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Paul Rudd All He Can Be, And More, As Hasty Pudding’s Man of the Year (photos!)

Keith GirardFebruary 3, 2018

Paul Rudd, one of Hollywood’s most versatile actors in both comedies and dramas, now has another accolade honoring his career–The Hasty Pudding Theatricals’ Man of the Year Award. Rudd was roasted last night Rudd and presented with the traditional "Pudding Pot." Past contemporary recipients include Robert Downey Jr, Tom Hanks, Chris Pratt, Robert De Niro, Harrison Ford, Justin Timberlake and most recently, Ryan Reynolds....

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David Rockefeller Estate to Sell Extensive Art, Furniture Collection

Keith GirardJune 14, 2017

David Rockefeller, banker, philanthropist and avid collector died in March at the age of 101, prompting the sale of more than 2,000 items from his estate....

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Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul, Gets R-e-s-p-e-c-t From Harvard Univ.

Keith GirardMay 29, 2014

Aretha Franklin, who demanded r-e-s-p-e-c-t in her hit 1967 song, won the ultimate respect from Harvard University. The esteemed institution bestowed her with an honorary Doctor of Arts degree. The university announced this year’s honorees today (May 29) on its Web site. The list includes Former New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg (Doctor of Laws), Former President George H.W. Bush (Doctor of Laws) and novelist Isabel Allende (Doctor of Letters)....

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