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R.i.p. Bernie Mac

Tue, 12 Aug 2008

"Actor/comedian Bernie Mac passed away this morning from complications due to pneumonia in a Chicago area hospital," his publicist, Danica Smith, said in a statement from Los Angeles, California. She said no other details were available and asked that his family's privacy be respected. The comedian suffered f...

Niecy Nash Brings Her Opinions To 'the Insider'

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:59:50

theinsider.com - "The Insider" has the latest... Niecy Nash, well-known for her roles in "The Bernie Mac Show," "Reno 911!" and "Clean House," has joined "The Insider" as a celebrity panelist! Niecy will be debating with "The Insider"'s Lara Spencer, Samantha Harris and Chris Jacobs about the buzzworthy headlines that everyone is talking about. "We are thrilled to welcome Niecy to ‘The Insider’ team,” said "The Insider" executive producer Linda Bell Blue. "Her comedic timing and extensive performance background makes her the perfect addition to our 'Insider' panel." Nash is best known as host of the Style Network’s No. 1 show “Clean House” and star of Comedy Central’s “Reno 911.” She has also appeared in numerous feature films, including, 'Reno 911: Miami,' 'Code Name: The Cleaner,' 'Boys on the Side,' 'Guess Who' and 'G-Force.' Additionally, Nash has had guest-starring roles on such top-rated series as “My Name Is Earl,” “Monk,” “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” “Girlfriends,” “NYPD Blue,” “That’s So Raven,” “One on One,” “Judging Amy” and “Reba." Nash will continue to host the Style Network's "Clean House" in addition to her role on "The Insider." For more on "Clean House," click here. A native of Los Angeles, Nash graduated from California State University Dominguez Hills with a degree in theatre.

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Director Won't Make 'ocean's Fourteen' Without Bernie Mac

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:32:53

starpulse.com - Moviemaker Steven Soderbergh has ruled out another Ocean's Eleven sequel because no one wants to carry on the film franchise without funnyman Bernie Mac.

Director Won't Make 'ocean's Fourteen' Without Bernie Mac

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:32:25

starpulse.com - Moviemaker Steven Soderbergh has ruled out another Ocean's Eleven sequel because no one wants to carry on the film franchise without funnyman Bernie Mac.

Mac's Death Kills Off Ocean's Fourteen

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:02:42

pr-inside.com - Moviemaker STEVEN SODERBERGH has ruled out another OCEAN’S ELEVEN sequel because no one wants to carry on the film franchise without funnyman BERNIE MAC.Mac, who portrayed Frank Catton in all three Ocean’s movies, died last year (08) and now Soderbergh can’t imagine making a fourth film without him.He says, "For me it was three (movies)

Mac Hit Jackson With A Golf Ball

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:11:40

pr-inside.com - SAMUEL L. JACKSON has a painful memory of late pal BERNIE MAC - the comic hit actor with a ball while they played golf.Jackson was stunned when he learned that Mac had died in August (08), but he’ll always be left with one scar that reminds him of his friend.He explains, "Bernie was the only

Samuel L. Jackson: It's Weird Bernie Mac Didn't See 'soul Men'

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:33:38

starpulse.com - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Samuel L. Jackson doesn't feel normal promoting his latest film "Soul Men" without costar Bernie Mac.

Jackson: It's Weird Mac Didn't See 'soul Men' (ap)

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:53:25

rd.yahoo.com - AP - Samuel L. Jackson doesn't feel normal promoting his latest film "Soul Men" without costar Bernie Mac.

Review: Bernie Mac Makes Last Stand In Stale 'soul Men'

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:27:28

starpulse.com - The stale buddy road-trip movie "Soul Men" will be remembered mainly as the untimely swan song of Bernie Mac, the comic great who died in August at just 50.

Stax Records To Release Soundtrack To 'soul Men' Nov. 4

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 03:57:49

starpulse.com - Authentic soul music and superstar musical performances are the consistent theme and backdrop for the side-splitting comedy, Soul Men, starring entertainment icons Bernie Mac, who passed away on August 9,

Ben Stiller Pays Tribute To His Late "madagascar 2" Co-star Bernie Mac

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:15:15

exposay.com - Ben Stiller has paid tribute to his late "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" co-star Bernie Mac.

Ben - who reprises his role voicing Alex the lion in the animated sequel - says Bernie, who recorded his lines as Alex's father Zuba before his untimely passing in August aged 50, is the "core of the movie."

Video: Samuel L. Jackson Remembers 'soul Men' Co-stars

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:43:57

theinsider.com - Samuel L. Jackson and the late Bernie Mac team up for the laugh-out-loud musical comedy 'Soul Men,' in theaters November 7, and "The Insider" is with Sam as he remembers the good times -- and great talent -- of Bernie and soul legend Isaac Hayes, who both passed away the same weekend in August. "If you had to make up -- in an ideal world -- a last performance that left a lasting impression on an audience that loved you and cared about you and have watched you do all these things, this is the perfect going away present," Jackson says. See what Samuel has to say about working with both Mac and Hayes shortly before the entertainment icons passed away. In 'Soul Men,' Sam and Bernie play a pair of backup soul singers who haven't spoken to each other in 20 years. But when they're invited to perform at a tribute concert for their famous former band leader at the legendary Apollo Theatre, the two curmudgeons reluctantly agree to travel cross country together for the honor. Isaac Hayes has a cameo role in the movie. Watch "The Insider" for more with Samuel L. Jackson!

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Samuel L. Jackson Remembers 'soul Men' Co-stars

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:23:05

Bernie Mac Missed Out On His 'greatest' Film Role

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:25:17

starpulse.com - Funnyman Bernie Mac missed out on seeing the movie that friends feel sure will cement his reputation as a bona fide film star - because he fell ill before a finished print was complete.

Mac Missed Out On His Greatest Film Role

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:10:57

pr-inside.com - Funnyman BERNIE MAC missed out on seeing the movie that friends feel sure will cement his reputation as a bona fide film star - because he fell ill before a finished print was complete.Soul Men co-star Samuel L. Jackson insists the late comedian would have been proud of his final film - because he was

Thousands Of Friends, Celebrities Attend Bernie Mac's Funeral

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:17:53

exposay.com - Samuel L. Jackson was among 6,000 mourners who gathered to remember comedian Bernie Mac at a service on Saturday.

The "Pulp Fiction" actor paid his respects to the "Ocean's Thirteen" star - who died on August 9 after suffering complications related to pneumonia - and made a touching speech during the ceremony at Chicago's House Of Hope Church.

New Video From Bernie Mac's Funeral

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:29:53

theinsider.com - Bernie Mac was laid to rest on Saturday in Chicago, and ET has video from the star-studded funeral as thousands of people turned out to pay tribute to the late actor and comedian.

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Thousands Pay Respects To Bernie Mac

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 18:24:56

starpulse.com - CHICAGO (AP) - As Cedric the Entertainer scanned the crowd of more than 6,000 gathered on Chicago's South Side to remember Bernie Mac on Saturday, he cracked that the comedy king was "still the hottest ticket in town."

Thousands Pay Respects To Comedy King Bernie Mac (ap)

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 09:22:51

rd.yahoo.com - AP - CHICAGO (AP) � As Cedric the Entertainer scanned the crowd of more than 6,000 gathered on Chicago's South Side to remember Bernie Mac on Saturday, he cracked that the comedy king was "still the hottest ticket in town."

Thousands Pay Respects To Comedy King Bernie Mac (ap)

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 03:38:01

rd.yahoo.com - AP - As Cedric the Entertainer scanned the crowd of more than 6,000 gathered on Chicago's South Side to remember Bernie Mac on Saturday, he cracked that the comedy king was "still the hottest ticket in town."

D.l. Hughley Speaking At Bernie Mac Memorial

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:01:17

theinsider.com - D.L. Hughley says he will speak at Bernie Mac's memorial on Saturday in Chicago, which will be held at noon at the 10,000-seat House of Hope for fans and friends of the late star. "I hate funerals. I don't like going to church. I feel like Bernie kind of punk'd me on this one," Hughley said during his stand-up comedy this week at the Tempe Improv comedy club in Arizona, USA Today reports via The Arizona Republic. "I thought, like we all do, that things would get better and I'd get around and get to talk to him," he said. "But I didn't, and I didn't get to tell him how much I loved him." Mac died last Saturday at age 50 of complications from pneumonia. Donations in his honor may be sent to the Bernie Mac Foundation for Sarcoidosis, 40 E. 9th St., Suite 601, Chicago, IL 60605, according to his rep.

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