FilmObituaryDorothy Malone obituaryHollywood star who won an Oscar for her role in Written on the Wind and appeared in the TV soap Peyton PlaceAlthough the Hollywood star Dorothy Malone, who has died aged 92, appeared in only a handful of works of distinction in a fairly lengthy career, they were good enough to secure her place in film history. On those occasions when the role permitted, most notably in two flamboyant melodramas directed by Douglas Sirk, Written on the Wind (1956) and The Tarnished Angels (1957), Malone revealed what a talented performer she could be, one capable of projecting a potent blend of cynicism, sexuality and intelligence. Read More...
On the 5th of August, 2004, Vonda Ward, 6’6″, with the IBA world light-heavyweight (vacant) and WIBA world light-heavyweight titles on the line faced Ann Wolfe, 5’9″ in the ring. Despite the humongous height and reach difference, Ann Wolfe took care of Vonda Ward in the very first round of this fight. Quick and spontaneous with her jabs, moving the head out of the centre line, Wolfe caught Ward with a big overhand right. Read More...
Will Smith is working hard to get his career back on track. Ever since the public incident at the 2022 Oscars awards show, people have been hesitant to work with him. At last year's ceremony, Smith approached the stage and slapped Chris Rock in the face in front of the entire audience. The violent act was in response to Chris Rock making an offensive joke about Smith's wife. Immediately following the exchange, Smith was promptly criticized and blacklisted by many. Read More...