News about Judy Garland

Liza Minnelli has revealed why her mother Judy Garland was the 'most challenging' part of her childhood in a rare interview. The 78-year-old was raised in Hollywood by Judy and famed director Vincente Minnelli, then forged her own glittering career on stage and screen. But her early life unfolded under the shadow of her mother's demons, including addiction and a string of failed marriages, before Judy's overdose death aged 47.

I'm 86 and I've been on HRT since my early 40s when I had a hysterectomy. I believe it has kept me healthy and active. I've never broken a bone - even though osteoporosis runs in my family - and this must be thanks to the HRT. Now my GP wants me to stop using the patches as he says I'm too old to be on HRT. What should I do?

Judy Garland sang that life is just a bowl of cherries. And this winter, that's true in the world of fine fragrance. Because there is no bigger or more tempting trend right now than cherry perfumes. 'Cherry is the most mouthwatering of all the notes in the ­perfumer's palette,' says Paris-based ­Claire Liegent, who has incorporated cherry in her just-launched Edeniste, Oud Ghazal. 

Charity Marie Curie said it had compiled what it described as the first playlist curated by people at the end of life, by polling bereaved relatives on the subject. Frank Sinatra's (top left) My Way, The Beatles' Hey Jude as well as Over The Rainbow by Judy Garland (bottom right), while Whitney Houston's (top right) version of I Will Always Love You, (Simply) The Best by Tina Turner (bottom left), Girls Just Want to Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper, Angels by Robbie Williams, What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong, Beautiful by Christina Aguilera and These are the Days of our Lives sang by Queen's Freddie Mercury (centre) were among the most popular choices.

Liza Minnelli has announced she is writing a memoir - after feeling 'mad as hell' about the past portrayals of her life story and her 'sabotaged appearance at the Oscars ' alongside Lady Gaga. The 78-year-old legend of stage and screen previously swore she would never write an autobiography, saying: 'Tell it when I'm gone!' However, she changed her mind after being infuriated by the previous depictions of her own life and that of her late mother Judy Garland.

Her place in film history was secured when she famously sang 'Somewhere over the Rainbow'. Now, fans of Judy Garland can continue to listen to her voice from beyond the grave, as part of a new deal to narrate audiobooks using artificial intelligence. ElevenLabs, a London-based business launched by two Polish entrepreneurs, said it had reached deals with the estates of Ms Garland and Sir Laurence Olivier to clone their voices.

Liza Minnelli cried nonstop for 'about eight days' when her mother Judy Garland died of an accidental overdose at the age of 47. Garland's life was buffeted by decades of substance abuse, including a pill addiction that began during her days as a child star when she was plied with amphetamines to work up to 72-hour shifts, then given barbiturates to be able to sleep afterwards. When Garland was found dead in the bathroom of her London home in 1969, Minnelli - the eldest of her three children - was only 23 years old.

Showbiz legend Liza Minnelli is 'too unwell' to make the journey from her home in Beverly Hills to New York to appear at the Tribeca Film Festival, where a new documentary about her life and legacy is screening next week. She was personally asked to attend by festival founder Robert De Niro, an old friend, who co-starred with her in Martin Scorsese's New York, New York in 1977. The documentary - Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story - is much anticipated, and features footage from her own private archive and interviews with friends. It begins by reflecting on the death of her mother, Judy Garland.

They sent fans into a frenzy by revealing that they would be heading back on tour. But Girls Aloud were quick to see the funny side of their repeated insistence that they would never get back together, with a hilarious Instagram clip on Monday. The group - Cheryl, Kimberley Walsh, Nadine Coyle and Nicola Roberts - re-enacted a viral meme from the 2019 Golden Globe Awards, when Lady Gaga was shown how her red carpet gown eerily resembled a look by Judy Garland in Star Is Born.

A year on from being diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, my children told me I must plan my funeral. I remembered how grateful I was to my beloved late husband, Desmond Wilcox (pictured together left), who planned his memorial service down to the last detail. Like him, I decided I'd like my service to contain music and readings I love, not all gloomy, plenty of laughter. But how to choose?

It's one of Renee Zellwegger's career defining roles. But Bridget Jones could have been played by none other than Toni Colette - but she turned it down. The Australian actress, 51, was offered the role of the British heroine in Bridget Jones' Diary but decided it wasn't for her.

Leo Woodall's fans were sent into a frenzy following the announcement he has been cast in the fourth installment of rom-com classic, Bridget Jones Mad About The Boy. The One Day star, 27, was revealed to be starring in the upcoming film, however it is not yet clear which part he will play in the franchise. During the last film, Bridget Jones' Baby released in 2016, the titular character discovered she was pregnant with her first child.

Fans of the late Wizard of Oz actress will be thrilled to learn that her house isn't up for auction, but not in Kansas.

Cresthill, a four-bedroom house in West Hollywood, was raised by Sammy Shore, his wife Mitzi Shore, and comedy writer Rudy DeLuca in 1972. It was nicknamed a 'frat house' and supported hundreds of careers in the seventies as well as sheltered a generation of funny-men. During its Golden Age, it hosted several parties attended by Hollywood's elite. Nevertheless, one of the house's most unusual features is the trap door, which is reported to have once concealed a mysterious tunnel that leads directly into The Comedy Store.

Fans of the late Wizard of Oz actress will be thrilled to learn that her house is actually up for auction, but not in Kansas. The 5,513-square-foot, five bedroom home was built specifically for the actor in Los Angeles' posh Bel-Air neighborhood a year before the 1939 film was released. The idyllic two-story house has hardwood floors throughout, and is seen in a series of vintage photographs starring the multitalent artist. It's also set on 2.9 acres of meticulously manicured grounds, an impressive sight rivaled only by the former owner's own achievements. Garland died at the age of 47 in 1969, but her legacy lives on.

Fans are sure to know some of the terms when Lady Gaga makes her debut in DC. According to Variety, the forthcoming musical sequel Joker: Folie à Deux will be'mostly a jukebox musical,' featuring at least 15 of the'very well-known' songs. Judy Garland's 'That's Entertainment' from the 1953 film The Band Wagon will be one of such numbers.

Judy Garland's recovered ruby red slippers from The Wizard of Oz will be auctioned after it was first stolen and now recovered. The pair, which had been worn by the late actress, was reunited with owner Michael Shaw and will be seen on an international tour before being auctioned off later this year. This follows shortly after a second man was arrested in connection with the robbery of Garland's iconic slippers worn by the late 1970 cult classic film, which was shot at the age of 47.

Liza Minnelli opened up about her ostensible longevity on her 78th birthday on Tuesday, and she displayed her trademark wit. The Oscar winner, born to legendary actress Judy Garland and famed director Vincente Minnelli, has survived through the challenges and lows of fame, including setbacks like health problems and tumultuous marriages. I'm so grateful for all the good wishes and all the love that comes my way.' Not just on my birthday, but also on People's shared with People.

Judy Garland, whose Oscar-winning appearance of Dorothy Gale stole America's hearts, was given a stand-in actor. In the more action-oriented scenes in the cult classic film, Bobbie Koshay served as Garland's body and stunt double.

JAN MOIR (left): Jeremy King (left) is back where he belongs, sporting his latest restaurant (right), which also happens to be his old restaurant and, perhaps more importantly, was his first restaurant. From 1981 to 2000, the King of Arlington, Texas, operated it with his business partner Chris Corbin as Le Caprice. It was purchased by billionaire Richard Caring in 2005, who closed it three years ago due to the pandemic, but the name and plans to relaunch it in a London hotel were mischievous. However, it is no surprise that it was King Le Caprice's version that thrilled and delighted London. The opulent, the undeniably popular, and the indelibly royal became a favorite haunt in St James's under Corbin & King's direction.

John Meyer, a musician who once dated Judy Garland (both pictured) after her fourth divorce, has died at the age of 86. Meyer, a pianist and playwright, died in mid-February as a result of complications after surgery, according to his niece Rachel Trousdale of PEOPLE. Meyer and the Wizard of Oz actor were together in 1968, not to be confused with American singer-songwriter John Mayor, who was in his late 20s and Garland was 46.

Here are 100 films that I believe every person should see at least once in their lifetime, and all of them should make you laugh, cry, gasp, or think. In some instances, perhaps all four are present. I hope my list would bring you some good cinematic treats, or better still, introduce you to them. Happy viewing!

The Beatles were aboard Pan Am Flight 102 on their way to America for the first time this week, and everyone was cautious about it. However, by the time they returned to the United Kingdom, their numbers had dominated all five top Billboard Hot 100 charts, an achievement never before or since.

No jail time was given to a dying thief who confessed to stealing a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in 'The Wizard of Oz' because he wanted to get rid of 'one last score.'