William Morrow to Publish Debbie Reynolds’ Updated Autobiography
New York, NY (January 31, 2012) – William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, today announced plans to publish, Unsinkable, the definitive memoir and tell-all by film legend Debbie Reynolds. Senior Vice President and Deputy Publisher Lynn Grady acquired world rights for the book from Dan Strone, CEO of Trident Media Group. The book, to be edited by Senior Vice President, Executive Editor, and Director of Editorial Development Jennifer Brehl, will be published in 2013. At the end of her 1988 autobiography, Debbie: My Life (Morrow), Debbie Reynolds talks about...
Read MoreCity Honors Reynolds With a Star
Actress Entertains Well-Wishers in Palm Springs By Mark Armstrong Like a breathless tornado of self-effacing humor, glamour and genuine gratitude, stage and screen legend Debbie Reynolds swept through downtown Tuesday as hundreds gathered to honor her with a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars. Onlookers spilled onto South Palm Canyon Drive to get a glimpse of Reynolds, who arrived fashionably late and joined celebrity friends near the Plaza Mercado to receive her honor. She wowed the crowd with a string of pointed one-liners and bubbly conversations — even turning down a few...
Read More‘Ballyhooing’ For Bone Density Testing
By Sue Hoye Published by CNN Osteoporosis, a disease that affects millions of women each year, is gaining public attention. In the past year, the importance of bone density testing has been brought to the forefront by both advocacy groups and legislative changes. A national coalition of 110 organizations has put together a public awareness campaign called “Stay Strong! Test Your Bone Strength.” The project aims to raise women’s awareness of the disease and let them know that testing is easy, affordable and available. Project spokeswoman, actress Debbie Reynolds,...
Read MoreDebbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher and Todd Fisher Receive AFI Associates Platinum Circle Award
Published by CNN The AFI Associates a major support group of the American Film Institute (AFI) today presented the second annual AFI Platinum Circle Award to the show business family of actress Debbie Reynolds, actress/writer Carrie Fisher and filmmaker Todd Fisher at a star-studded luncheon/show in Beverly Hills. The award, given last year to the family of Walter Matthau, pays tribute to an entire family whose creative contributions have enhanced the entertainment community. Candice Bergen presented the award to the family at the conclusion of the luncheon/show that was hosted by Debbie...
Read MoreFlicks Interview: “Mother”
By Patrick Stoner Patrick Stoner: This is a much more subtle performance than we’ve ever seen from you. Could you have done a role like this in your early career? Debbie Reynolds: No, I wouldn’t have known how to do it. I needed both the life experience and the years of developing my acting craft. And then, I haven’t been asked to do anything in films for a long time – a couple of decades. So, I knew that I better do a good job with this. Stoner: What did you do to get to know this character? You haven’t exactly spent your adult life as a suburban...
Read MoreDebbie Reynolds: A Real Life Unsinkable Molly Brown
By Joe Curreri There are movie stars and celebrities wrapped in their glittering images, and then there is – Debbie Reynolds. She came to Philadelphia for media blitz to plug her new movie, “Mother.” Lucky to land an interview, I was not prepared to see an earthy, compassionate woman who got right down and chatted in a totally natural manner with direct, honest interaction. Debbie Reynolds is still a statuesque, green-eyed, blonde-haired knockout. An unabashed 65 in years, but 16 in spirit. “I’m too young to be old,” she smiles. “Enthusiasm can beat...
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