Conny Van Dyke, a singer-songwriter signed to Motown Records who starred in such films as “W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings” and “Framed,” has died. She was 78.
Van Dyke died on Nov. 11 at her home in Los Angeles due to complications of vascular dementia, her son Bronson Page told Variety.
The Detroit native was a longtime colon cancer and stroke survivor. She got her start in the entertainment industry when she was just 15 and a student in high school, making the film “Among the Thorns” with Tom Laughlin, Bill Wellman Jr. and Stephanie Powers. During that time, Van Dyke also worked as a songwriter for Wheelsville Records in Detroit.
In 1961, Van Dyke signed with Motown Records, making her one of the first white recording artists on the label. Her first two singles, “Oh, Freddy,” written by Smokey Robinson, and “It Hurt Me Too,” previously written and recorded by Marvin Gaye, were...
Van Dyke died on Nov. 11 at her home in Los Angeles due to complications of vascular dementia, her son Bronson Page told Variety.
The Detroit native was a longtime colon cancer and stroke survivor. She got her start in the entertainment industry when she was just 15 and a student in high school, making the film “Among the Thorns” with Tom Laughlin, Bill Wellman Jr. and Stephanie Powers. During that time, Van Dyke also worked as a songwriter for Wheelsville Records in Detroit.
In 1961, Van Dyke signed with Motown Records, making her one of the first white recording artists on the label. Her first two singles, “Oh, Freddy,” written by Smokey Robinson, and “It Hurt Me Too,” previously written and recorded by Marvin Gaye, were...
- 11/11/2023
- by Valerie Wu
- Variety Film + TV
CBS Mornings co-host and CBS sports analyst Nate Burleson and TikTok/YouTube star Charli D’Amelio have been tapped to co-host Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2023.
Meanwhile, Stranger Things leads the nominees with a total of six mentions.
This year, the awards show, which will air live March 4 at 7 p.m. Et/Pt, has a new venue: the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The Kids’ Choice Awards, with its signature sliming of winners and celebrities, honor fan favorites across film, television, music, sports and more.
“Hosting [Nickelodeon’s] NFL Slimetime is always a blast, and I can’t wait to bring that same energy and slime as co-host of the iconic Kids’ Choice Awards.” Burleson said. “I grew up on Nickelodeon and my kids still love watching, so we’re all ready for the stunts, surprises and superstars that await us at this year’s show.”
Added D’Amelio: “I got...
Meanwhile, Stranger Things leads the nominees with a total of six mentions.
This year, the awards show, which will air live March 4 at 7 p.m. Et/Pt, has a new venue: the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. The Kids’ Choice Awards, with its signature sliming of winners and celebrities, honor fan favorites across film, television, music, sports and more.
“Hosting [Nickelodeon’s] NFL Slimetime is always a blast, and I can’t wait to bring that same energy and slime as co-host of the iconic Kids’ Choice Awards.” Burleson said. “I grew up on Nickelodeon and my kids still love watching, so we’re all ready for the stunts, surprises and superstars that await us at this year’s show.”
Added D’Amelio: “I got...
- 1/31/2023
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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