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LASC's exclusive rooftop party, co-sponsored by Diesel and BMW, was one of the most exclusive and hottest soirees during West Hollywood's Gay Pride Parade.

MGMA A's service for local stations is a 24/7 offering of old TV shows and movies such as the 1960s film A A'Beach Blanket Bingo.A A' Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.

When his father was away serving in the military, Bobby Rydell's mother wrote him letters saying "You know, the baby is always singing!" His dad wrote back, "Who knows? Maybe one day we'll have a star in the family." How right he was.

A touring production of the eternally popular "Grease" hits the Fisher Theatre, with "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks crooning his way through the role of Teen Angel .

IN" RETURNS for the Season at NORTH BEACH: The Entertainment Value of the Summer! Featuring big screen and full radio broadcast sound! *First Movie is Thursday, June 11th: "BEACH BLANKET BINGO," Classic beach party film staring Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon! "Economic Stimulus Package" for the whole family - Only $10 per vehicle, $5.00 per ...

Soul Patrol, look no further. Recording artist Taylor Hicks of "American Idol" fame has earned his Broadway wings.

Frank Micelotta/FOX/ associated press Frankie Avalon recently made a guest appearance on Fox's "American Idol." For Frankie Avalon, his recent appearance on "American Idol" was like going back to his roots.

My lovely wife, who is typically of a much sweeter nature, will often roll her eyes and derisively mock me anytime she catches me watching an old 'B' movie - Bella Lugosi or Vincent Price films, Elvis movies and the early '60s beach movies featuring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello or even Gidget - all fall to her critical disdain because they are ...

La Casita BilingA1 4e Montessori School is using a beach motif for its annual fundraiser this year.

Shirley Bianco doesn't plan to attend today's bankruptcy auction of Bianco's Little Supper Club - an east-side landmark since 1960 that had been the site of wedding proposals, birthday dinners, graduation celebrations and one late-night dinner by singer Frankie Avalon.

As much as teen idols are adored and, well, idolized, not very many of them are able to sustain that kind of worship.

Frankie Valli, the man who sang 'Stay,' has shown phenomenal staying power since he and the Four Seasons broke out with their chart-topper 'Sherry' in 1962.

Born Francis Thomas Avallone on September 18, 1940 in South Philadelphia. He broke into show business as a child prodigy trumpet player, earning an appearance on the Jackie Gleason Show and making records for RCA Victor's subsidiary, 'X' Records.

Singer Frankie Avalon made a suprise appearance on "American Idol" to sing "Venus" for Simon Cowell.

"Any number can playbut it's better with just two!" They look so happy and bright, singing and dancing on the beach! Who would think that they are actually singing about such naughty activities? I love vintage ...

For whatever reason, in addition to giving America a few of its favorite singing sweethearts in Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson, 'American Idol' has turned into a talent factory for Broadway.

I love the story and music from "Grease." I was only 8-years-old when the film version hit screens in 1978, so when the original musical story created by Chicago great Jim Jacobs first danced on the stage at ...

Taylor Hicks got his start on "American Idol" and it took him all the way to Broadway.

We need a show about fried chicken. You know you totally have a crush on Annette Funicello and/or Frankie Avalon! No shame in watching Beach Party .