With donations from famous friends like Jennifer Garner, Alec Baldwin and Michael Douglas, Melissa Gilbert's campaign for Congress in Michigan's 8th district is off to a well-financed start.
That said, the 51-year-old actress, who rose to fame for playing Laura Ingalls Wilder in the 1970s hit TV series Little House on the Prairie, is facing a tough battle in the swingy, gerrymandered district that encompasses the roughly 100 miles of farmland between the state capital of Lansing and the upscale suburbs of Detroit. The district hasn't sent a Democrat to the U.S. House since the 1990s.
The actress, who...
That said, the 51-year-old actress, who rose to fame for playing Laura Ingalls Wilder in the 1970s hit TV series Little House on the Prairie, is facing a tough battle in the swingy, gerrymandered district that encompasses the roughly 100 miles of farmland between the state capital of Lansing and the upscale suburbs of Detroit. The district hasn't sent a Democrat to the U.S. House since the 1990s.
The actress, who...
- 3/21/2016
- by Tierney McAfee, @tierneymcafee
- People.com - TV Watch
With donations from famous friends like Jennifer Garner, Alec Baldwin and Michael Douglas, Melissa Gilbert's campaign for Congress in Michigan's 8th district is off to a well-financed start. That said, the 51-year-old actress, who rose to fame for playing Laura Ingalls Wilder in the 1970s hit TV series Little House on the Prairie, is facing a tough battle in the swingy, gerrymandered district that encompasses the roughly 100 miles of farmland between the state capital of Lansing and the upscale suburbs of Detroit. The district hasn't sent a Democrat to the U.S. House since the 1990s. The actress, who...
- 3/21/2016
- by Tierney McAfee, @tierneymcafee
- PEOPLE.com
With donations from famous friends like Jennifer Garner, Alec Baldwin and Michael Douglas, Melissa Gilbert's campaign for Congress in Michigan's 8th district is off to a well-financed start. That said, the 51-year-old actress, who rose to fame for playing Laura Ingalls Wilder in the 1970s hit TV series Little House on the Prairie, is facing a tough battle in the swingy, gerrymandered district that encompasses the roughly 100 miles of farmland between the state capital of Lansing and the upscale suburbs of Detroit. The district hasn't sent a Democrat to the U.S. House since the 1990s. The actress, who...
- 3/21/2016
- by Tierney McAfee, @tierneymcafee
- PEOPLE.com
Melissa Gilbert is hoping to move from “Little House on the Prairie” to the U.S. House of Representatives. The Hollywood veteran, who played Laura Ingalls Wilder on the NBC drama in the 1970s and ’80s, announced on Monday that she’s running for Michigan’s 8th Congressional District. “Please join me in my fight for working families,” Gilbert tweeted. The mother-of-two, a Democrat, will challenge freshman Republican Rep. Mike Bishop. Also Read: Melissa Gilbert Owes $360,000 to the IRS A native of Los Angeles, Gilbert and her husband, actor Timothy Busfield, have been living in Howell, Michigan, since 2013. “I’m...
- 8/10/2015
- by Itay Hod
- The Wrap
Gwar has been hypnotizing their fans around the world with their costumes, story lines and most importantly their music for decades. The band has been able to successfully sustain their popularity, a fantastic feat for any musicians out there. Earlier this year they took a major hit when their fearless leader Oderus Urungus (David Murray Brockie) passed away, leaving a huge vacant spot in the lead singer department. It hit Gwar fans really hard, but rather than fade into obscurity, the band continued on. They quickly filled the void with not just one, but two new Scumdog singers – Blothar (Mike Bishop) and Vulvatron (Kim Dylla). In the blink of [ Read More ]
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- 11/11/2014
- by Melissa Molina
- ShockYa
After frontman and founder Oderus Urungus (aka Dave Brockie) of Gwar died earlier this year, many wondered what the future of the gross-out metal band would be. The band has always had a rotating door, but there would need to be a gap filled for another vocalist. Well, we have at least a partial answer. Gwar got a lady singer. And her name is Vulvatron. According to a profile from Wondering Sound, she made her debut during Riot Fest in Chicago over the weekend, and she is a sight to see. I feel, in this case, we have all won, and for several reasons: 1. Her "massive (prosthetic) breasts occasionally shoot geysers of blood," making her "a monster instead of a princess." 2. She's purple! Cool! 3. She is not the first female member of Gwar, but is the group's first major player, co-leading on vocals with Blothar (aka Mike Bishop, aka Beefcake...
- 9/18/2014
- by Katie Hasty
- Hitfix
He spent decades dressing up as Oderus Urungus and rocking out for thousands of fans, but Dave Brockie has sadly died at age 50.
The Gwar frontman/founder was found inside his Richmond, Virginia home on Sunday by his roommate around 7pm.
And while Brockie’s cause of death is still under investigation, the local police department has confirmed that there were no drugs found on the premises.
Bandmate Mike Bishop told press, “Dave was one of the funniest, smartest, most creative and energetic persons I’ve ever known. He was brash sometimes, always crass, irreverent, he was hilarious in every way. But he was also deeply intelligent and interested in life, history, politics and art.”
And fellow musician Randy Blythe added a message to his Instagram account- "My friend Dave Brockie, Aka Oderus Urungus, the singer of Gwar, has left the building & taken off back to his home planet. Dave...
The Gwar frontman/founder was found inside his Richmond, Virginia home on Sunday by his roommate around 7pm.
And while Brockie’s cause of death is still under investigation, the local police department has confirmed that there were no drugs found on the premises.
Bandmate Mike Bishop told press, “Dave was one of the funniest, smartest, most creative and energetic persons I’ve ever known. He was brash sometimes, always crass, irreverent, he was hilarious in every way. But he was also deeply intelligent and interested in life, history, politics and art.”
And fellow musician Randy Blythe added a message to his Instagram account- "My friend Dave Brockie, Aka Oderus Urungus, the singer of Gwar, has left the building & taken off back to his home planet. Dave...
- 3/24/2014
- GossipCenter
Dave Brockie, the Gwar frontman also known as Oderus Urungus, was found dead at his home in Richmond, Va., on Sunday night. He was 50.
Dave Brockie Dies
Police received a call just before 7 p.m. on Sunday that indicated a man had been found dead in his home, according to a statement from a Richmond police spokesperson. “When officers arrived, they found David M. Brockie, 50, deceased inside the home," the statement, which appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, read.
Foul play is not suspected in Brockie’s death and no drugs were reportedly uncovered at the scene. The Medical Examiner’s office will determine and reveal the official cause of death.
Brockie’s death was confirmed on Monday in a statement from the band’s manager, Jack Flanagan. "My main focus right now is to look after my band mates and his family," said Flanagan, who revealed that a Gwar bandmate...
Dave Brockie Dies
Police received a call just before 7 p.m. on Sunday that indicated a man had been found dead in his home, according to a statement from a Richmond police spokesperson. “When officers arrived, they found David M. Brockie, 50, deceased inside the home," the statement, which appeared in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, read.
Foul play is not suspected in Brockie’s death and no drugs were reportedly uncovered at the scene. The Medical Examiner’s office will determine and reveal the official cause of death.
Brockie’s death was confirmed on Monday in a statement from the band’s manager, Jack Flanagan. "My main focus right now is to look after my band mates and his family," said Flanagan, who revealed that a Gwar bandmate...
- 3/24/2014
- Uinterview
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