Lorna Luft: Last News

Lily Moayeri About six weeks ago, locals and visitors to the famed intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street saw one of the bare walls in the area begin to show some shapes and colors. Over on Instagram, posing at the same spot, Los Angeles urban pop artist Tristan Eaton wrote on July 17, “My dream wall is finally happening!” On Aug. 25, the six-story mural, which adorns the south-facing side of the Aster club and hotel, had its official reveal in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The mural was created with spray paint and executed in Eaton’s signature collage style, which mixes pop art and traditional techniques. It’s a salute to Hollywood groundbreakers such as Judy Garland and Sidney Poitier, whose likenesses are the largest figurative elements of the work. Garland’s daughter, Lorna Luft, and granddaughter, Vanessa Richards, were among the guests who attended the ribbon-cutting.

Lorna Luft is excited to be passing the baton on to the next generation of Pink Ladies. ET's Denny Directo spoke to the  star at the  premiere Wednesday, where she talked seeing the legacy of the long-loved franchise continue.«We had so much fun, and to know that Olivia and John and Stockard — they passed us the baton, and now we're getting to pass it on to a whole new generation,» Luft, who was wearing her original Pink Ladies jacket, said. Discussing 's popularity, Luft said just as the prequel will target a streaming audience, the sequel found its fans on cable television.«I think that  found its home with cable television.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Howard Bragman — an architect of modern public relations and queer rights advocate who died last month — was celebrated by friends, family, and former clients in an emotional memorial on Sunday in Los Angeles.  A packed private park in North Hollywood adorned with string lights and a humble stage welcomed guests including Stevie Wonder, Lizzy Caplan, Melissa Rivers, Judy Garland’s daughter Lorna Luft, and Bragman’s musician husband Michael Maimone. Industry types in attendance included Oscar winner and “The Woman King” producer Cathy Shulman, former Entertainment Weekly editor Jess Cagle, and former “Good Morning America” hosts Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes. Bragman’s brother Adam and his client Don Lemon sent video tributes honoring the late executive. 

Hollywood star Judy Garland died.The star of films including The Wizard Of Oz and Meet Me in St Louis, was found dead at her home on June 22, 1969 at the age of 47 years old - just two weeks after her birthday.Her death left fans and the world of entertainment in shock, as many mourned the loss of one of the world's greatest entertainers.READ MORE: 'Cursed' Hollywood films - eerie coincidences, tragic deaths and make-up poisoningFollowing her death, a coroners report shared the details of how she died - with her husband Micky Dean revealing the details of the star's final hours.Judy Garland's final months were reportedly marred with money issues, an addiction to prescription drugs and shows that saw the star take to the stage for performances that were sometimes hours late.However, fans still waited outside the venues for a glimpse of the star, who is one of the world's biggest music icons, with her manager at the time Stevie Phillips telling Closer that her "concerts were always wonderful".It is also reported that the singer played many of these solo concerts to pay back thousands of dollars owed to the IRS in taxes.Her last performance was in Copenhagen, Denmark in March 1969 - with the star dying three months later.Judy was also reported to have had an addiction to prescription drugs that she had battled throughout her life.Speaking on This Morning, her daughter Lorna Luft said she believes that her mother would not have died so early if there had not been a stigma around addiction in the sixties.She said: "We have so much education about the world of addiction and it's so prevalent in everybody’s life right now - and the stigma has been taken off.

Judy Garland's daughters have launched a fragrance in honor of her 100th birthday.The legendary actress' children Liza Minnelli, 76, and Lorna Luft, 69, have created a limited-edition fragrance to honor what would have been her centenary on June 10, 2022.The performer, who is best remembered for her role as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz as well as her iconic torch song Over the Rainbow, died of an accidental drug overdose at the age of 47 in 1969. Making the move:Judy Garland's daughters have launched a fragrance in honor of her 100th birthday; she is seen in 1950Liza, 76, spoke to People and told the media outlet that it was her 69-year-old sister who first thought of creating a perfume based on their mother's taste.She stated: 'Lorna came up with the idea for creating a fragrance to honor my mom on what would have been her 100th birthday.' The performer also noted that she was particularly impressed with her younger sister's efforts.'I entrusted Lorna with the many details necessary but she kept me informed, and when the time came to smell the final unisex fine fragrance, it definitely smelled like Mama,' she said.

Judy Garland's daughters have launched a fragrance in honour of her 100th birthday. The legendary Hollywood actress - who was mother to Liza Minnelli, 76, and Lorna Luft, 69, and is best remembered for her role as Dorothy Gale in 'The Wizard of Oz' as well as her iconictorch song 'Over the Rainbow' - died of an accidental drugs overdose at the age of 47 back in 1969 and her daughters have created a limited-edition fragrance to honour what would have been her centenary on June 10, 2022. Liza told PEOPLE: "Actually, Lorna came up with the idea for creating a fragrance to honor my mom on what would have been her 100th birthday.

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Michael Feinstein is making something clear about his friend Liza Minnelli’s appearance at The Oscars.

Liza Minnelli surprised audiences at the 2022 Oscars Sunday night. The legendary stage and screen star appeared at the 94th annual Academy Awards alongside Lady Gaga, who was pegged to present the award for Best Picture. Minnelli, who was dressed in an all-black look, that featured just a pop of pink, sat in a wheelchair as she helped Gaga, who brought the glam in a fitted tuxedo, read out the nominees.While Minnelli, who has struggled with several illnesses over the years, including viral encephalitis, had trouble announcing the winner, Gaga was by her side to help, sweetly telling the  performer, «I got you,» before presenting the Best Picture win to .Lady Gaga whispering “I got you” to Liza Minnelli… Best Picture indeed #Oscarspic.twitter.com/8ykQcd1q71In January, ET spoke to Minnelli and her sister, Lorna Luft, about their late mother, Judy Garland, and the legacy she left behind.«She was so funny.

ET sat down with the late Judy Garland‘s daughters, Liza Minnelli and Lorna Luft, for a special ET exclusive, and they shared priceless memories of growing up with the beloved movie star as their mother.

Judy Garland's daughters, Liza Minnelli and Lorna Luft, for a special ET exclusive, and they shared priceless memories of growing up with the beloved movie star as their mother.The star would have been 100 years old on June 10, but she died in 1969 of an accidental drug overdose. She was 47 years old. Garland had 75-year-old Minnelli with her second husband, Vincente Minnelli, and 69-year-old Luft is Garland's daughter with her third husband, Sidney Luft.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorWelcome to this week’s “Just for Variety”…We’re just a couple days away from Liza Minnelli’s birthday, which is March 12. As I first told you, the Hollywood legend — and Variety cover star — will be feted that night with “Love Letter to Liza: A 75th Birthday Tribute Celebration,” a virtual extravaganza benefiting The Actors Fund.

Some of the world’s biggest stars have come together to support the LGBTQ+ nightlife industry with a benefit concert.

In an effort to support LGBTQ nightlife workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic, the Stonewall Gives Back Initiative partnered with World of Wonder Productions for a live-stream concert on Thursday featuring Rufus Wainwright, Cyndi Lauper, Kristin Chenoweth, Troye Sivan and more. The event was hosted by Michelle Visage and Tyler Oakley, with proceeds going toward an emergency fund for industry workers.

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