Jayne Mansfield News

The independent film by Frank Ferruccio Enterprises and Villanovision Films will be distributed by Indierights/Nelson Madison Films. The 2014 film premiered at Hoboken International Film Festival in May of 2014. The film stars Actress Hailey Heisick as Jayne Mansfield. The late actress died at age 34 in June of 1967 leaving behind five children. Actress Mariska Hargitay of Law and Order SVU fame was asleep in the back seat of the vehicle which killed her mother. The movie focuses on Mansfield's stardom and her rapid decline via alcohol and drugs. Her most notable husband was Mr. Universe Mickey Hargitay who is played by actor Adrian Gorbaliuk. The film which is based on Frank Ferruccio's best selling book of the same name was published in 2007. The film was filmed in 2013 in New Jersey, New York and Mansfield's home state of Pennsylvania where she is buried. The film will also be available on Amazon prime, Hulu, Xbox, Playstation, Vudu, Mgo, Vimeo and Youtube Channel Indierights films.

New York's treasured radio and TV host Joe Franklin died on Saturday, Jan. 24, from prostate cancer. He was 88.

Bravo Media's “Inside the Actors Studio,” hosted by James Lipton, welcomes distinguished actress, Mariska Hargitay to the stage tonight, September 22 at 8pm ET/PT.

Bravo Media's “Inside the Actors Studio,” hosted by James Lipton, welcomes distinguished actress, Mariska Hargitay to the stage on Monday, September 22 at 8pm ET/PT.

Bravo Media's “Inside the Actors Studio,”hosted by James Lipton, welcomes distinguished actress, Mariska Hargitay to the stageon Monday, September 22 at 8pm ET/PT.

Keeping our promise made a few months back, the 7-inch for this go-round is another deadly two song pairing from the leather nightmares of the Dead Weather. T

Musical Theatre Guild, the winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critic's Circle Margaret Harford Award for sustained excellence in the theatre, has announced an exciting quintet of shows to celebrate its nineteenth season of Broadway in Concert musicals. The MTG 2014-2015 season includes: SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS, TRIUMPH OF LOVE, THE GOLDEN APPLE, GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES and ROAD SHOW.

The Man Beneath His Wings - Today we lost a man to whom the song, made famous by Ms. Bette Midler, could have very well been about - Robert L. Spencer.

With campy music, slapstick comedy and heartfelt discoveries, Olio Theatre Work's original musical comedy 'Old Black Magic: A Haunted Musical' was performed annually in LA and Orange Counties from 2003 - 2007 in a variety of venues from former Seal Beach restaurant Bayou St. John (now 320 Main), Immanuel Center for Spiritual Living in Long Beach, and the Costa Mesa Playhouse, among others, proving to be one of OTWs most successful and memorable shows.

One night a year spirits dead n' gone rise up to walk the earth trying to find their way home. These wandering spirits are lost in limbo as penance for something they've left undone in life, unless they can find a sympathetic ear to life the burden. But don't be fooled, they're not innocent and havoc will arise when jealous lovers, ambitions ingenues and drunk has-beens clash, threatening to recreate the turmoil of their lives and keep them locked in limbo eternally. Ushered into the land of the living by Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, these celebrity ghosts are given one last chance to heal their 'past life issues' or remain in limbo forever. Featuring the ghosts of John Barrymore, Jayne Mansfield, Edgar Allen Poe & more!

With campy music, slapstick comedy and heartfelt discoveries, Olio Theatre Work's original musical comedy 'Old Black Magic: A Haunted Musical' was performed annually in LA and Orange Counties from 2003 - 2007 in a variety of venues from former Seal Beach restaurant Bayou St. John (now 320 Main), Immanuel Center for Spiritual Living in Long Beach, and the Costa Mesa Playhouse, among others, proving to be one of OTWs most successful and memorable shows.

One night a year spirits dead n' gone rise up to walk the earth trying to find their way home. These wandering spirits are lost in limbo as penance for something they've left undone in life, unless they can find a sympathetic ear to life the burden. But don't be fooled, they're not innocent and havoc will arise when jealous lovers, ambitions ingenues and drunk has-beens clash, threatening to recreate the turmoil of their lives and keep them locked in limbo eternally. Ushered into the land of the living by Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, these celebrity ghosts are given one last chance to heal their 'past life issues' or remain in limbo forever. Featuring the ghosts of John Barrymore, Jayne Mansfield, Edgar Allen Poe & more!

The LA Times reports that Jane Kean, best known for playing Ed Norton's wife on the 1960's TV revival of The Honeymooners has died. According to her niece, Deidre Wolpert, the 90-year-old died of complications from a fall.

One night a year spirits dead n' gone rise up to walk the earth trying to find their way home. These wandering spirits are lost in limbo as penance for something they've left undone in life, unless they can find a sympathetic ear to life the burden. But don't be fooled, they're not innocent and havoc will arise when jealous lovers, ambitions ingenues and drunk has-beens clash, threatening to recreate the turmoil of their lives and keep them locked in limbo eternally. Ushered into the land of the living by Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, these celebrity ghosts are given one last chance to heal their 'past life issues' or remain in limbo forever. Featuring the ghosts of John Barrymore, Jayne Mansfield, Edgar Allen Poe & more! The show runs January 31st - February 9th, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

One night a year spirits dead n' gone rise up to walk the earth trying to find their way home. These wandering spirits are lost in limbo as penance for something they've left undone in life, unless they can find a sympathetic ear to life the burden. But don't be fooled, they're not innocent and havoc will arise when jealous lovers, ambitions ingenues and drunk has-beens clash, threatening to recreate the turmoil of their lives and keep them locked in limbo eternally. Ushered into the land of the living by Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, these celebrity ghosts are given one last chance to heal their 'past life issues' or remain in limbo forever. Featuring the ghosts of John Barrymore, Jayne Mansfield, Edgar Allen Poe & more! The show runs January 31st - February 9th, 2014.

Mariska Hargitay was honored in Los Angeles with the 2,511th star on the Walk of Fame yesterday. Her star was placed next to her late mother's, Jayne Mansfield, star.

Due to popular demand, a second performance by comedian Ron White has been added on Saturday, February 8 at 9:30 p.m. Tickets for the second performance go on sale Friday, October 25 at 10:00 a.m. at authorized ticket outlets, which include the Bass Concert Hall Ticket Office, most H-E-B stores and all Texas Box Office outlets, online at www.TexasPerformingArts.org, or by calling (512) 477-6060 or (800) 982-BEVO.

Following the success of the inaugural Chicago Music Summit this fall, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are proud to announce the first Chicago Film and Media Summit today, October 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington.

Following the success of the inaugural Chicago Music Summit this fall, Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are proud to announce the first Chicago Film and Media Summit on Sunday, October 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington. The Summit will focus on Chicago's film making community in efforts to nurture the ever-growing local culture. Chicago filmmakers expected to participate include actor Michael Shannon, producer Bob Teitel and director John McNaughton.