Richard Kahn, Former President of the Motion Picture Academy, Dies at 95

The first leader of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) from its marketing and PR department, Kahn, passed away on Saturday in Los Angeles. This was announced by his daughters, Sharon Kahn and Lisa Kahn Feldstern. In a statement they shared, “Our father had a warm heart, a great sense of humor, and was an exceptional dad. We will deeply miss him.”

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Kahn, who served as the first head of AMPAS from its marketing and PR division, died on Saturday in Los Angeles according to his daughters, Sharon Kahn and Lisa Kahn Feldstern. They stated, “Our father was known for his kind and generous spirit, witty humor, and exceptional parenting skills. We will dearly miss him.

Sisters Toni Howard and Wendy Howard Goldberg to Be Honored by Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai

The guild has chosen two remarkable individuals, Toni Howard of CAA and her sister Wendy Howard Goldberg, as recipients for the Trailblazer Awards. This recognition will take place at a grand event held on May 1 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Entertainment Tonight‘s Nischelle Turner has been confirmed to host this celebration, and it will also include a conversation between the Howards, led by their friend for many years, Judge Judy Sheindlin, in a fireside chat setting.

NCIS Star’s Secret Role in ‘Almost Famous’ Revealed: You Won’t Believe Who Pauley Perrette Played

It’s worth noting that before she became a part of the popular series NCIS, Perrette had already made an appearance in the acclaimed 2000 film “Almost Famous,” which boasted a stellar cast including Kate Hudson, Billy Crudup, and Frances McDormand. Set in the 1970s, it followed the story of an aspiring teenage journalist who toured with the band Stillwater. With its recent 25th anniversary, this Oscar-winning film is well worth revisiting as a tribute to this significant milestone.