Archive for January 26, 2010

John Travolta Lands in Haiti with Relief Supplies

Making good on his promise, John Travolta personally flew a Boeing 707 to Haiti with relief supplies. The actor and his wife, Kelly Preston,  flew to Haiti with six tons of ready-to-eat military rations and medical supplies, the Associated Press reports. Fuel for the trip was provided by Qantas airlines. "We have the ability to actually help make a difference in the situation in Haiti and I just can't see not using this plane to help," he told reporters on the ground. Read More »

Justin Timberlake Headed to Harvard?

Is Justin Timberlake going from "SexyBack" to Ivy League? Sort of… Hasty Pudding Theatricals, a Harvard University drama troupe, has named Timberlake "Man of the Year." He will be bestowed this honor on February 5, when the organization roasts the star. Anne Hathaway was tapped the "Woman of the Year." Complete with a parade, her ceremony will take place on January 28. Read More »

Dick Van Dyke’s Magical Return to ‘Mary Poppins’

Dick Van Dyke has dazzled audiences for decades with his breakout performance in Disney's 1964 classic, 'Mary Poppins,' and ET was exclusively with the star Friday night in L.A. before he took the stage in Broadway's award-winning rendition of the enchanting tale. Famed for playing the singing, dancing chimney sweep Bert alongside Julie Andrews' magical nanny in the big-screen masterpiece, Dick actually pulled double duty in the film, also donning heavy makeup to play crabby bank director Mr. Dawes Senior. The 84-year-old entertainer shared his excitement with ET about reprising the latter role on stage at the Ahmanson Theatre on Friday night. Read More »