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**** TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP BOOKS A HOBO ODYSSEY An Extended Excursion Into History Complete With Its Own Serial Killer **** A Hobo Odyssey A writer of family histories, as well as an autobiographical account of life growing up in a southern textile town, Larry O. Nichols now confirms his status as an author to contend with in the historical thriller genre with his latest book, A Hobo Odyssey (Warren Publishing). A Hobo Odyssey is an accurate snapshot of a period in American history that depicts how common families dealt with poverty and hardship in the aftermath of World War I and the Great Depression that left many Americans jobless, homeless and starving; often forcing whole families to leave their roots and become vagabonds – riding the rails and stowing away on freight trains – in search of anything that would put food on the table. In the process, they often became hobos or drifters who were generally feared since desperation forces people to do desperate things. Based on true event...

**** MICKY DOLENZ MAKES STATEMENT TO TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP ON DAVY JONES DEATH **** Micky Dolenz We reached out to Monkee Micky Dolenz on the death on Davy Jones. Below is what he had to say. "I am in a state of shock; Davy and I grew up together and shared in the unique success of what became The Monkees phenomena. The time we worked together and had together is something I'll never forget. He was the brother I never had and this leaves a gigantic hole in my heart. The memories have and will last a lifetime. My condolences go out to his family.”

Baby Sitting Kathy Posner My Mother loved me and my sister very much, but she was not fond of other people’s children. She called young people “fat squabs.” I never had any children. I never wanted to have any children because they would have gotten in the way of my life. I always wished my sister had decided to have children so I could have spoiled them and been the eccentric Aunt Kathy. I find it enjoyable visiting with friend’s offspring, but I am always glad when they go away. I am good for an hour tops with those less than 21 years of age—with a few exceptions. Given my history of not caring about little people, it is obvious that I probably was never hired to baby sit in my younger years. I wrote about my feelings for children last November so none of this should come as a surprise to anyone. Up until now, the only time I have been totally in control of a baby is when, years ago, my friend Stephanie Dillard had a doctor’s appointment at Northwestern Hospital, close to my hom...

**** DEATH OF ICON DAVY JONES **** Davy Jones Monkees legend Davy Jones has died of a heart attack at age 66, according to media reports. No other information has been given out yet. Davey Jones was famous for his role in the pop group The Monkees, which got together in 1965 for the TV show of the same name. Their huge mega-hits included "Daydream Believer," "Last Train to Clarksville," "I'm a Believer," and "Pleasant Valley Sunday." Photo By:RD / AARON CRISLER / Retna Digital

**** WALTER MCBRIDE AT 2012 CABARET SOIREE **** Halley Wegryn Gross Raviv Ullman Janeane Garofalo And Morgan Spector Scott Elliott With Nancy Manocherian Johnny Orsini Lily Rabe With Dad David Daniel Oreskes Hamish Linklater Lily Rabe Alan Rickman Lily Rabe along with Halley Wegryn Gross, Alan Rickman and others, attended The New Group Gala 2012 Cabaret Soiree at the Edison Ballroom on in New York City. Photos By: Walter McBride / WM Photography / Retna Ltd.

Debbie Harry Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President of Waterkeeper Alliance, and Jeff Koons, Artist Chair, will host Art for Water, an auction benefiting Waterkeeper Alliance and celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act on Monday, March 5th, 2012 at the Matthew Marks Gallery in New York. "I am thrilled to be involved with Art for Water and am so grateful to the art community for responding with generosity and enthusiasm. This auction will raise significant funds for Waterkeeper Alliance to continue to fight in communities across the globe for their right to clean water," says Mr. Kennedy. Art for Water will host a special performance from Deborah Harry of American rock band Blondie. Guests will enjoy hors d'oeuvres and Chardonnay wine from the event’s sponsor, The Dreaming Tree wines, as well as an exclusive live and silent auction conducted by Sotheby’s Auction House. Collectively the auctions represent some $1.125 million worth of artwork, which includes 77 pi...

Betty White TV Land’s hit original sitcom “Hot in Cleveland” has won a Gracie Award in the category of Outstanding Comedy. The Gracies recognize commendable programming in the entertainment industry that is created by women, for women and about women. The 37th Annual Gracie National Awards® are presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) and will be given at a gala in Los Angeles on May 22. “Hot in Cleveland,” which stars television veterans Valerie Bertinelli (“One Day at a Time”), Jane Leeves (“Frasier”), Wendie Malick (“Just Shoot Me”) and Betty White (“The Golden Girls”), is currently in its third season, airing Wednesday nights on TV Land at 10pm ET/PT. Betty White recently won her second consecutive Screen Actors Guild Award® for her role on the series. “Receiving this Gracie Award is a huge honor for TV Land and the entire cast and crew of ‘Hot in Cleveland,’” said Larry W. Jones, president, TV Land. “We are so proud that our network is at the forefront of cre...

**** WALTER MCBRIDE ON BROADWAY **** Darlene Love Heidi Blickenstaff Julia Murney Joel Grey Julie Halston Betsy Wolfe Lindsay Mendez Seth Rudetsky Darlene Love along with Julia Murney, Lindsay Mendez, Seth Rudetsky , Betsy Wolfe, Robert Creighton, Joel Grey, Heidi Blickenstaff and others, attended the 'Broadway Belts for PFF!' A fundraiser benefiting The Michael Kuchwara Fund for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at Birdland. Old friend Richie Ridge was also on hand to help the celebration. Photos By: Walter McBride / WM Photography / Retna Ltd.

**** TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP TELEVISION “HAPPILY DIVORCED” SEASON 2 PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7th AT 10:30PM ET/PT **** Fran Drescher In the second season premiere episode, Fran has no interest in facing her old nemesis, Jill (Morgan Fairchild) at her college reunion, until she runs into her ex-boyfriend Elliot (D.W. Moffett) and he agrees to be her faux fiancé for the night. What could go wrong? After all, they’re just friends. Don’t miss out on what happens in this episode of "Happily Divorced!" Photo By: RD/Orchon/Retna

**** TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP STYLE **** Crossworks for Forevermark Pink Diamond Ring At the 84th Academy Awards, Actress Zoe Saldana dazzled in Crossworks for Forevermark Pink Diamond Ring and Forevermark 10.0 total carat Diamond Studs at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party. Everybody dazzled the world wearing diamonds from the worlds top jewelers. Pure Oscar style! Michelle Williams Fred Leighton for Forevermark Brilliant Cut Diamond Necklace set in Silver on Gold Judy Greer Forevermark Diamonds Mimi So For Forevermark Jewelry Photo: Wire 140006399 Milla Jovovich Jacob & Co. Jewelry Diamond drop earrings in Platinum $750,000 Diamond Ring 34 carats $1,000,000 Diamond Cuff Bracelet $500,000 Giuliana Rancic Palladium Jewelry by Jacob & Co. Pear Shaped Diamond Ring $600,000 Maria Menounos Palladium Jewelry by Jacob & Co. Cocktail Ring $22,350 Vintage Chandelier Pear Shaped Stone Earrings $400,000 Square Emerald Cut Tennis Bracelet $125,000 Wendi McLendon-Covey Simon G Jewelry Kelly Osbou...

Jessica Biel Jessica Biel may have only just started to flash her engagement ring around town, but that doesn't mean the 31-year-old actress has kept her excitement about becoming Mrs. Justin Timberlake quiet. One of Biel's closest confidantes has been none other than her New Year's Eve and Valentine's Day film director Garry Marshall, who told Us Weekly he's spoken at length with Biel about her happy news. "We talk about it a lot. I hope it all works out -- they are terrific kids," Marshall told Us at Sunday's Night of 100 Stars Gala in Beverly Hills, Calif. of Biel and Timberlake. "I love them both. I'm happy for her." Getting engaged during a snowboarding trip in the Jackson, Wyoming mountains in December 2011, Biel and Timberlake plan to tie the knot next summer. "Monique Lhuillier is her No. 1 choice for the dress," the insider hints to Us of the beloved designer, whose dresses have been worn by such A-list brides as Reese...

Lily Collins January Jones Elizabeth Banks Chris Evans Robin Thicke And Paula Patton Donald Sutherland Leslie Mann And Judd Apatow Julie Bowen Patricia Clarkson Diane Kruger Victoria Beckham Martin Scorsese Anderson Cooper Elizabeth Olsen Ben Stiller Sean Diddy Combs Minnie Driver Katie Holmes And Tom Cruise Emily VanCamp Zoe Saldana Jason Statham With Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Chevy Chase Li Bingbing Neil Patrick Harris And David Burtka Lauren Sanchez Natalie Portman With Benjamin Millepied Jonah Hill Kristen Wiig Cameron Diaz Liam Hemsworth And Miley Cyrus Jennifer Lopez The stars swarmed to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted by Graydon Carter at Sunset Towers in West Hollywood, California last night. Photos By: RD / Brian Dowling / Retna Digital