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Famous birthdays for Oct. 10: Dan Stevens, Wendi McLendon-Covey

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Famous birthdays for Oct. 10: Dan Stevens, Wendi McLendon-Covey

Actor Dan Stevens turns 40 and actor Wendi McLendon-Covey turns 53, among the famous birthdays for Oct. 10.

Famous birthdays for Oct. 10: Ben Vereen, Wendi McLendon-Covey

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Famous birthdays for Oct. 10: Ben Vereen, Wendi McLendon-Covey

Actor Ben Vereen turns 75 and actor Wendi McLendon-Covey turns 52, among the famous birthdays for Oct. 10.

Samuel E. Wright, voice of 'Little Mermaid's' Sebastian, dead at 74

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Samuel E. Wright, voice of 'Little Mermaid's' Sebastian, dead at 74

Samuel E. Wright -- who lent his voice to Sebastian the scene-stealing crab in the 1989 animated classic "The Little Mermaid" -- has died at the age of 74.

Liza Minnelli to celebrate 75th birthday with virtual, star-studded event

Entertainment News // 3 years ago

Liza Minnelli to celebrate 75th birthday with virtual, star-studded event

Liza Minnelli will celebrate her upcoming 75th birthday during a ticketed, virtual event alongside a number of celebrity friends on March 12.

Will Smith bringing 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air' reunion to HBO Max

TV // 3 years ago

Will Smith bringing 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air' reunion to HBO Max

Will Smith's Westbrook Entertainment announced a special reuniting the cast of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" on Monday. Will Smith and costars will tape Sept. 10 and air on HBO Max around Thanksgiving.

Globes' Meyers: 'Good evening, ladies, and remaining gentlemen'

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Globes' Meyers: 'Good evening, ladies, and remaining gentlemen'

Seth Meyers kicked off the Golden Globe Awards by immediately acknowledging the spate of sexual harassment allegations rocking the entertainment industry.

Ben Vereen apologizes for 'inappropriate conduct' after women allege sex abuse

Entertainment News // 6 years ago

Ben Vereen apologizes for 'inappropriate conduct' after women allege sex abuse

Ben Vereen has issued an apology for his "inappropriate conduct" after four women accused him of sexual abuse and harassment.

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Top News // 7 years ago

On Oct. 10, 1973, Vice President Spiro Agnew resigns in disgrace after pleading no contest to income tax evasion.

Movies // 9 years ago

Richard Gere's 'Time Out of Mind' acquired by IFC Films

Richard Gere drama "Time Out of Mind" will be distributed by IFC Films in the U.S.

Odd News // 9 years ago

UPI Almanac for Friday, Oct. 10, 2014

Ben Vereen (born October 10, 1946, in Laurinburg, North Carolina) is an American actor, dancer, and singer who has appeared in numerous Broadway theatre shows. Vereen graduated from Manhattan's High School of Performing Arts.

He was nominated for a Tony Award for Jesus Christ Superstar in 1972 and won a Tony for his appearance in Pippin in 1973. Vereen appeared in the Broadway musical Wicked as the Wizard of Oz in 2005. Vereen has also performed in one-man shows and actively lectures on black history and inspirational topics.

He has also starred in numerous television programs and films. Notable film roles include song-and-dance men in Funny Lady and All That Jazz. He appeared on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air episode, “Papa’s Got a Brand New Excuse", in which he played Will Smith's biological father. He starred in the television series, Tenspeed and Brown Shoe, but is probably best known for his role as "Chicken" George Moore in Roots. He also appeared as Mayor Ben ( a leopard ) on Zoobile Zoo.

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