The Alzheimer’s Association California Southland Chapter is putting the finishing touches on its program for the upcoming Magic of Music Gala at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City on May 9.
The fundraiser, designed to honor “Alzheimer’s heroes,” will help support the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association and the local California Southland community. Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery will serve as the night’s co-hosts — alongside gala chairs and business leaders Peter and Camille Goldstein — and the pair will also perform songs from their “anti-cabaret,” Two Lost Souls. Honorees for the event include the 2014 film Still Alice, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, as well as Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger and hosts Lisa Foxx and Valentine.
“We’re excited to co-host this year’s Magic of Music Gala and perform songs from our cabaret show,” said Lynch and Flannery. “Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease that deserves our critical attention.
The fundraiser, designed to honor “Alzheimer’s heroes,” will help support the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association and the local California Southland community. Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery will serve as the night’s co-hosts — alongside gala chairs and business leaders Peter and Camille Goldstein — and the pair will also perform songs from their “anti-cabaret,” Two Lost Souls. Honorees for the event include the 2014 film Still Alice, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, as well as Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger and hosts Lisa Foxx and Valentine.
“We’re excited to co-host this year’s Magic of Music Gala and perform songs from our cabaret show,” said Lynch and Flannery. “Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease that deserves our critical attention.
- 4/9/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tony Bennett’s wife and son are remembering the life and legacy of the iconic singer as well as their final moments with him before his death.
Susan Benedetto and Danny Bennett made an appearance on the Today show Thursday, nearly two weeks after Bennett died at the age of 96, according to publicist Sylvia Weiner. Although his cause of death is unknown at this point, in February 2021, he revealed that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease five years prior.
But the disease didn’t slow the Grammy-winning singer down at all. He proceeded to go on tour and show up in the recording studio. Danny said when he would ask his father if he wanted to take a break, he would be like, “I don’t know what you’re talking about. You know, I wanna keep singing.”
He added that when they would “take him to the doctor…...
Susan Benedetto and Danny Bennett made an appearance on the Today show Thursday, nearly two weeks after Bennett died at the age of 96, according to publicist Sylvia Weiner. Although his cause of death is unknown at this point, in February 2021, he revealed that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease five years prior.
But the disease didn’t slow the Grammy-winning singer down at all. He proceeded to go on tour and show up in the recording studio. Danny said when he would ask his father if he wanted to take a break, he would be like, “I don’t know what you’re talking about. You know, I wanna keep singing.”
He added that when they would “take him to the doctor…...
- 8/3/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tony Bennett‘s wife Susan Benedetto paid tribute to the late singer after he died Friday in New York. He was 96.
Susan took to Bennett’s verified Instagram account and posted a moving message to the fans, friends and colleagues “who celebrated his life and humanity and shared their love of him and his musical legacy.”
She added, “And as sad as today has been for all of us we can find joy in Tony’s legacy forever.” The sweet message was signed by Susan and the couple’s son, Danny. Susan posted a photo of Bennett performing at Radio City Music Hall on his 95th birthday last year.
The Instagram account also on Saturday posted a photo of flowers left at Bennett’s bench at Central Park. The bench is dedicated to the late singer. She captioned the post, “A few Central Park carriage drivers left this note on...
Susan took to Bennett’s verified Instagram account and posted a moving message to the fans, friends and colleagues “who celebrated his life and humanity and shared their love of him and his musical legacy.”
She added, “And as sad as today has been for all of us we can find joy in Tony’s legacy forever.” The sweet message was signed by Susan and the couple’s son, Danny. Susan posted a photo of Bennett performing at Radio City Music Hall on his 95th birthday last year.
The Instagram account also on Saturday posted a photo of flowers left at Bennett’s bench at Central Park. The bench is dedicated to the late singer. She captioned the post, “A few Central Park carriage drivers left this note on...
- 7/22/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Anthony Dominick Benedetto, better known as Tony Bennett, died in July 2023. And he leaves behind a legacy of sensational music. Bennett received 20 Grammy Awards over the course of his lifetime. Aside from his professional career, he also made headlines for his personal life. So, who was Tony Bennett’s first ex-wife, Patricia Beech, and why did they divorce? Here’s what to know.
Who was Tony Bennett’s ex-wife, Patricia Beech?
Patricia Beech was Tony Bennett’s first wife. Before she met Bennett, she worked as a model while studying art at Ohio University. She later became a full-time mother.
Bennett first saw Beech while singing at Moe’s Main in Cleveland, Ohio. Though Beech had a date with her, Bennett claimed he felt “taken with her beauty” in his book, The Good Life.
“I met and fell in love with a young woman named Patricia Beech in July of 1951,” he wrote,...
Who was Tony Bennett’s ex-wife, Patricia Beech?
Patricia Beech was Tony Bennett’s first wife. Before she met Bennett, she worked as a model while studying art at Ohio University. She later became a full-time mother.
Bennett first saw Beech while singing at Moe’s Main in Cleveland, Ohio. Though Beech had a date with her, Bennett claimed he felt “taken with her beauty” in his book, The Good Life.
“I met and fell in love with a young woman named Patricia Beech in July of 1951,” he wrote,...
- 7/21/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tony Bennett, the jazz and pop singer with work covering eight decades, died on Friday morning. He was 96.
Bennett dropped his debut single, “Because of You,” in 1951 and released perhaps his most famed hit, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” in 1962. He earned a total of 20 Grammy awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001. While in his late 80s, his second album of Duets debuted at No. 1 in September 2011, making Bennett the oldest performer to release a chart-topping album.
The singer has also had a host of high-profile collaborations, including Carrie Underwood, Michael Bublé, Diana Krall and Amy Winehouse. He also recorded a pair of albums with Lady Gaga.
Bennett was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2016, but he continued to sing and record music until 2021. His wife, Susan Benedetto, said he was “not always sure where he is or what is happening around him” where objects such as “a...
Bennett dropped his debut single, “Because of You,” in 1951 and released perhaps his most famed hit, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco,” in 1962. He earned a total of 20 Grammy awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001. While in his late 80s, his second album of Duets debuted at No. 1 in September 2011, making Bennett the oldest performer to release a chart-topping album.
The singer has also had a host of high-profile collaborations, including Carrie Underwood, Michael Bublé, Diana Krall and Amy Winehouse. He also recorded a pair of albums with Lady Gaga.
Bennett was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2016, but he continued to sing and record music until 2021. His wife, Susan Benedetto, said he was “not always sure where he is or what is happening around him” where objects such as “a...
- 7/21/2023
- by Alex Nguyen
- Uinterview
The world is mourning an entertainment legend.
On Friday, iconic pop vocalist Tony Bennett, whose career spanned an incredible nine decades, died at age 96. Bennett’s publicist, Sylvia Weiner, confirmed the news of his death in a statement to Et.
According to the statement, Bennett often said in later life that he hoped to be remembered “as a nice person.”
In a post on Bennett’s official Instagram account, it was revealed that the legendary singer spent his final days doing what he loved.
“Tony left us today but he was still singing the other day at his piano and his last song was, ‘Because of You,’ his first #1 hit,” read the caption, alongside a black and white image of the singer in his youth. “Tony, because of you we have your songs in our heart forever. ”
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On Friday, iconic pop vocalist Tony Bennett, whose career spanned an incredible nine decades, died at age 96. Bennett’s publicist, Sylvia Weiner, confirmed the news of his death in a statement to Et.
According to the statement, Bennett often said in later life that he hoped to be remembered “as a nice person.”
In a post on Bennett’s official Instagram account, it was revealed that the legendary singer spent his final days doing what he loved.
“Tony left us today but he was still singing the other day at his piano and his last song was, ‘Because of You,’ his first #1 hit,” read the caption, alongside a black and white image of the singer in his youth. “Tony, because of you we have your songs in our heart forever. ”
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- 7/21/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
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