Alan Menken on revisiting the music ofBeauty and the Beast

Who was going to direct? So when I found out that Bill Condon was directing, I was thrilled. Then it was a matter of finding out what his approach would be and what the script was. Credit: Ron Eshel/Invision/AP It was both exhilarating and challenging at the same time. Consequently, we wrote a brand-new song. Its a passionate love story and its got a lot of depth. And he never lived to see it....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 229 words · Karen Irwin

Alan Thicke dead: 5 best TV theme songs

In addition to acting and hosting talk shows and game shows, he also composed a handful of scores. That excludes his most-known works, likeDiffrent StrokesandThe Facts of Life, which he wrote with ex-wife Gloria Loring. See his best compositions below. Credit: Andrew Chin/Getty Images Thicke wrote it with Loring, and Al Burton and provided vocals. The Wizard of Odds Before Alex Trebek moved toJeopardy!, he hosted this 70s game show....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Neil Ramirez

Alan Thicke dead: Celebrities react

Recently, Thicke appeared in season 2 of NetflixsFuller House.Members of the cast remembered their late costar. So sad is the passing of Alan Thicke. Such a good husband, father, brother, and friend. Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic He will be deeply missed. Rest in peace dear Alan, Bob Saget wrote on Twitter. Candace Cameron Bure penned an Instagram tribute to Thicke. Im sad beyond words that Alan Thicke has passed away. You were a part of my family and hockey family....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 266 words · William Thomas

Alan Thicke dead: Fuller House cast pays tribute

Im sad beyond words that Alan Thicke has passed away, Candace Cameron Bure wrote on Instagram. You were a part of my family and hockey family. You will be greatly missed. Credit: Netflix Such a good husband, father, brother, and friend, Saget wrote on Twitter. He will be deeply missed. Rest in peace dear Alan. Coulier posted a photo of him and Thicke alongside a hockey-themed message. RIP Alan Thicke, he said....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Kimberly Brown

Alan Thicke dead: Leonardo DiCaprio remembers Growing Pains costar

Hollywood and TV fans alike have been mourning theTuesday deathofGrowing Painsstar Alan Thicke. Alan was a devoted father, husband, friend and role model, he wrote. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity I had to work with Alan early in my career. Credit: ABC Photo Archives/ABC via Getty Images I miss him already my thoughts and prayers are with the entire Thicke family during this difficult time. Thicke died Tuesday at age 69, suffering a heart attack while playing hockey with his youngest son....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Madison Nelson

Alan Thicke dead: This Is Us creator pays tribute

One of the last roles for the versatileGrowing Painsstar was a guest spot in the NBC dramedys first episode. Thicke played himself as well as the estranged father of the Manny, a.k.a. Kevin (Justin Hartley), in the goofy sitcom that Kevin starred in. Credit: NBC During one of the pilots memorable scenes, Kevin nailed a rather dramatic version of a scene opposite Thicke. Thicke congratulated him (May I have the envelope, just…!...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Megan Barber

Alan Thicke dead: Tracey Gold remembers Growing Pains dad

In 1985, the Seavers became a family and Alan was our patriarch. I looked up to Alan and admired him greatly. I always listened to his advice and wisdom. Credit: Tibrina Hobson/WireImage He was so kind and warm and always made me laugh. He was incredibly proud that ourGrowing Painsdays were about family, all our families. Golds statement continued, He was truly an amazing father. His sons were his world....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Hannah Hill

Alan Thicke's Life In Photos

He rose to fame years later, joiningGrowing Painsas Dr. Jason Seaver in 1985. See photos of the late star through the years, ahead. Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Ron Galella/WireImage Ron Galella/WireImage Ron Galella/WireImage Ron Galella/WireImage Ron Galella/WireImage Ron Galella/WireImage Ron Galella/WireImage ABC Photo Archives/ABC via Getty Images Ron Galella/WireImage Ron Galella/WireImage Ron Galella/WireImage Ron Galella/WireImage Johnny Nunez/WireImage Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage Charley Gallay/WireImage George Pimentel/WireImage Brent N. Clarke/WireImage Jason Kempin/Getty Images...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Kayla Martin

Alan Thicke's reality sitcom 'Unusually Thicke' to air in tribute to the late actor

The 69-year-oldGrowing Painspatriarch wasconfirmed deadon Tuesday. He was a part of our Pop family and was a tremendous talent. He was also for all who knew him, an amazing father and a true gentleman. Credit: Andrew Chin/Getty Images We had the privilege to work with Americas Favorite Dad and his loss is one that is deeply felt. Unusually Thickeairs Monday, Dec.19 through Friday, Dec. 23 at 9:30 a.m. E.T. Full episodes are availablehere....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 73 words · Pamela Smith

Alec Baldwin almost turned down Donald TrumpSNLgig: 'I just didn't want to play him'

The Emmy-winning actor says Tina Fey and Lorne Michaels pushed him to tackle the now iconic portrayal. I just didn’t want to play him. But Tina and Lorne pushed me, so I finally said yes." Credit: Will Heath/NBC/Getty Images And they didn’t put the money in escrow. And I think to myself, ‘What if I hadn’t done that?’… It’s turned out to be this incredible opportunity." I didn’t think about it I just did it....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Tony Aguilar

Alec Baldwin and Kurt Andersen's Trump parody book gets a hilarious cover

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Unsurprisingly, he disapproves of them both. “I think the Alec Baldwin situation is not good,” Trump toldFox & Friendsin March. Penguin Press “I’m disappointed. I think the portrayal of me is ridiculous.” The bestsentencesand, what do you call them,paragraphs. Penguin Press But those writers didn’t understand Trump, because quite frankly they were major losers.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 64 words · Jessica Snyder

Alec Baldwin brings Donald Trump impression to protest rally

I just want to say, Ive been standing out here in the freezing cold for a long time. But Im holding it in, holding it in. Im not going to pee. Credit: Will Heath/NBC Like the biggest pee Ive ever had in my lifetime. Are you going to lay down? the30 Rockstar yelled to cheers. One thing they dont realize is that New Yorkers never lay down. You say whatever you want to about this city, and New Yorkers never lay down....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 217 words · Amanda Floyd

Alec Baldwin compares Donald Trump to a grilled cheese sandwich

Saturday Night Livewent through several different Donald Trump impersonators over the course of the 2016 presidential campaign. In a recent interview with theNew York Times,Baldwin finally revealed the secret to a pitch-perfect Trump impression. It has a lot to do with frequent pauses, or as Baldwin calls them, puffs. Credit: Will Heath/NBC Its the same dish its a grilled cheese sandwich rhetorically over and over again. Baldwin has come under some fire for normalizing Trumps behavior....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Brandon Ellis