Paul Newman News & Posts

Rip Paul Newman

Wed, 01 Oct 2008

Paul Newman, the legendary actor whose steely blue eyes, good-humored charm and advocacy of worthy causes made him one of the most renowned figures in American arts, has died of cancer at his home in Westport, Connecticut on Friday. He was 83. "You can't be as old as I am without waking up with a surprised lo...

Letterman's Touching Tribute To Paul Newman

Wed, 01 Oct 2008

Start at 1:00 in.David Letterman had a special relationship, both on and off the air, with the late Paul Newman.It's a long segment, but still well worth the watch.At 7:30 there is a very entertaining video tribute.source- thehuffingtonpost.com

Paul Newman Has Lung Cancer?

Wed, 11 Jun 2008

I really hope this story isn't true!Paul Newman is reportedly battling lung cancer and has been suffering for several months.He is said to have pulled out of directing a big-screen adaptation of John Steinbeck's book Of Mice and Men.A friend told the National Enquirer:"We have known he is seriously ill for se...

Sinatra's Publicist Dies

Fri, 16 May 2008 03:04:54

pr-inside.com - FRANK SINATRA’s legendary press agent WARREN COWAN has died, aged 87.The revered publicist, who also represented high-profile clients like Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman, lost his battle with cancer at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday night (14May08).Cowan and Henry C. Rogers founded PR agency Rogers & Cowan in 1950 and Cowan went

Actor Paul Newman Seeing N.y. Oncologist For Back Trouble

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:16:12

exposay.com - Paul Newman was reported to have been seeing an oncologist for the past seven months in New York.

A source told PageSix.com, "He's been there a lot, he's even worked out in the waiting room, doing squat thrusts. Last time, he was in there he had a long beard."

Newman's $20,000 Hospital Donation

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:05:21

pr-inside.com - Veteran actor PAUL NEWMAN has donated $20,000 (£10,000) to a British cancer hospital which is treating a relative.The Cool Hand Luke star, 83, pledged the cash to Swansea’s Singleton Hospital’s breast cancer unit after they treated his daughter’s sister-in-law.He has also donated a further $20,000 to a cancer support charity in her hometown.Movie & Entertainment

Newman To Make Stage Directorial Debut

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:02:22

pr-inside.com - Veteran actor PAUL NEWMAN is to make his debut as a theatre director at the age of 83.The Cool Hand Luke star will direct a stage version of John Steinbeck’s novel Of Mice And Men at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Connecticut in October (08).Newman, who has experience directing movies and TV shows, has

Paul Newman Takes On Steinbeck At Revamped Theater (reuters)

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:15:52

rd.yahoo.com - Reuters - Now that Joanne Woodward and Anne Keefe are back in charge at the Westport Country Playhouse -- both had taken a sabbatical -- things are looking up again for the 78th season of the venerable Connecticut venue.

Pitt: 'i Want To Be The Next Paul Newman'

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 18:10:50

pr-inside.com - Actor BRAD PITT wants to emulate the career of movie veteran PAUL NEWMAN - and believes it wise to move into semi-retirement before too long.The 43-year-old has recently voiced concerns that he is getting "too old" for Hollywood, and admits 82-year-old Newman - who is famously selective with his movie choices - is his perfect

Robert Redford Dismisses Paul Newman Poor Health Reports

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 03:49:46

starpulse.com - Robert Redford has laughed off reports his actor pal Paul Newman's retirement was the result of poor health, insisting his Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid partner is "doing fine". Newman, 82, announced his retirement in May, blaming memory loss and a lack of confidence for his decision - but he's been keeping busy away from the cameras by challenging Redford to badminton matches.

Robert Redford Scraps Last Chance To Star With Paul Newman Again

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:32:53

starpulse.com - Robert Redford has been forced to scrap plans to make a third film with old pal Paul Newman - because his Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid partner is serious about retiring.

Newman Wins Gt Challenge

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 03:03:24

pr-inside.com - Movie veteran PAUL NEWMAN finished first in the last race of the Lime Rock Auto Speedway in Connecticut on Monday (01Oct07).The 82-year-old actor qualified for the American GT Challenge and then drove to victory in a Corvette GTI inscribed with his age.Movie & Entertainment News provided by World Entertainment News Network (www.wenn.com)

Paul Newman Donates $5,000 To Michigan High School Drama Club

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 16:39:41

starpulse.com - YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) - Ypsilanti High School drama teacher Michelle Peet checked her mailbox Monday and discovered the color of money. Paul Newman, once a budding actor himself, had donated $5,000 to the school's drama club as part of its ongoing fundraising effort.

Paul Newman Donates $5,000 To Drama Club (ap)

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 04:37:00

rd.yahoo.com - AP - YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Ypsilanti High School drama teacher Michelle Peet checked her mailbox Monday and discovered the color of money.

Newman Gives $10m To Ohio Alma Mater (ap)

Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:23:24

rd.yahoo.com - AP - Paul Newman is donating $10 million to Kenyon College to help start a scholarship fund, the private liberal arts school said. Newman, 82, graduated from the central Ohio college in 1949 with a degree in drama and economics.

Paul Newman Donates $10 Mln To Kenyon College (reuters)

Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:22:29

rd.yahoo.com - Reuters - Actor Paul Newman is giving $10 million to Kenyon College, the Ohio school from which he graduated, to establish its single largest scholarship fund.

Newman Donates $10 Million To College

Sat, 02 Jun 2007 04:04:10

pr-inside.com - Veteran actor PAUL NEWMAN is donating $10 million (£5 million) to arts school Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio.The 82-year-old is a 1949 graduate of the academic establishment. He is handing over the money through his Newman Own Foundation to establish the single largest scholarship fund, which will benefit minorities and other underrepresented groups at the

Paul Newman Donates $10 Million To Kenyon College

Sat, 02 Jun 2007 00:38:12

starpulse.com - Veteran actor Paul Newman is donating $10 million to arts school Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. The 82-year-old is a 1949 graduate of the academic establishment. He is handing over the money through his Newman Own Foundation to establish the single largest scholarship fund, which will benefit minorities and other underrepresented groups at the college.

Newman To Retire From Acting

Sun, 27 May 2007 20:06:16

pr-inside.com - Hollywood legend PAUL NEWMAN is to retire from acting - as he has "lost confidence" in his movie star skills.The veteran actor, 82, who has appeared in more than 50 films including Cool Hand Luke, admits his elderly years are behind his decision to withdraw from Tinseltown.He says, "I’m not able to work anymore as

Paul Newman To Retire From Acting (reuters)

Sat, 26 May 2007 20:28:24

rd.yahoo.com - Reuters - Paul Newman's career has included winning an Oscar, establishing a food company to fund charities, and operating a restaurant, but he said this week he is retiring from acting.

Paul Newman Says He's Too Old For Acting (ap)

Sat, 26 May 2007 00:33:12

rd.yahoo.com - AP - Paul Newman says he's given up acting.

Hollywood Star Paul Newman Gives Up Acting (afp)

Sat, 26 May 2007 00:30:59

rd.yahoo.com - AFP - The US actor Paul Newman said Friday he would make no more films since he was too old at 82, ending a glittering career that saw him star in classics such as "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid."

Stars Sign 'dog Bones' To Benefit Animal Rescue League

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 20:22:54

chron.com - Lauren Bacall, Doris Day, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, Donald Trump, Alec Baldwin, B.B. King, Tim McGraw, Morgan Freeman, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ryan Gosling and Betty White are also among the celebs who have signed bones.