A psychology professor, whose case made international headlines, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 1995 killing of the man she claimed raped her - out of concern for her daughter, says a longtime friend. The plea agreement accepted by Norma Patricia Esparza on Sept. 12, which will carry a six-year state prison sentence, was made to minimize the amount of time spent away from her 5-year-old daughter, Arianna. "She was terrified of being away from Arianna and the prospect of life in prison was just unbearable," says childhood friend Susan Peterson. Esparza, 40, who currently lives in France, teaches at a university...
- 9/17/2014
- by Johnny Dodd, @Johnny_Dodd
- PEOPLE.com
A psychology professor, whose case made international headlines, has pled guilty to manslaughter in the 1995 killing of the man she claimed raped her - out of concern for her daughter, says a longtime friend. The plea agreement accepted by Norma Patricia Esparza on Sept. 12, which will carry a six-year state prison sentence, was made to minimize the amount of time spent away from her 5-year-old daughter, Arianna. "She was terrified of being away from Arianna and the prospect of life in prison was just unbearable," says childhood friend Susan Peterson. Esparza, 40, who currently lives in France, teaches at a university...
- 9/17/2014
- by Johnny Dodd, @Johnny_Dodd
- PEOPLE.com
EW has an exclusive trailer for the psychological drama Elephant Song, which will be making its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival on Wednesday, Sept 10.
Based on the 2004 play by Nicolas Billion, the film directed by Charles Biname follows a game of quid pro quo between psychiatrist and patient that devolves into manipulation. Psychiatrist Dr. Toby Green (Bruce Greenwood) is tasked with interrogating the enigmatic and troubled Michael (Xavier Dolan), after the last psychiatrist Michael met with mysteriously disappears from his office.
Despite Green’s attempts to control the situation, the disaffected and disturbed Michael starts a game of...
Based on the 2004 play by Nicolas Billion, the film directed by Charles Biname follows a game of quid pro quo between psychiatrist and patient that devolves into manipulation. Psychiatrist Dr. Toby Green (Bruce Greenwood) is tasked with interrogating the enigmatic and troubled Michael (Xavier Dolan), after the last psychiatrist Michael met with mysteriously disappears from his office.
Despite Green’s attempts to control the situation, the disaffected and disturbed Michael starts a game of...
- 9/9/2014
- by Teresa Jue
- EW - Inside Movies
Dr. Lawrence has gone missing and the only person that might know where he is is an elephant-obsessed and troubled patient by the name of Michael Aleen (Xavier Dolan). In an effort to get any information Michael may be withholding, Dr. Green (Bruce Greenwood) sits down with him, but Green's ego and the fact he didn't read Michael's file before beginning the interview leaves him at a serious disadvantage. Set in the mid-'60s and based on the Nicolas Billon play of the same name, Elephant Song is a psychological drama in which Michael plays mind games with the good doctor, preying on what he knows of Dr. Green's personal life, including his past relationship with Michael's nurse, Susan Peterson (Catherine Keener). Billon adapted his own play for the screen and it's easily recognizable as something intended for the stage, though the benefit of telling the story on the big...
- 9/8/2014
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
What an inspirational story. Dallas Wiens and Jamie Nash overcame immense struggles and found love and hope in each other. Their wedding on Mar. 30 is a testament to human perseverance and the power of love. Congratulations!
Before Dallas Wiens and Jamie Nash met each other, they were struggling to recover from unbelievably traumatic experiences. But they both proved how strong, supportive, and in love they are now during their beautiful wedding ceremony in Fort Worth, Tex. on Mar. 30.
Dallas Wiens & Jamie Nash: Their Emotional Wedding Ceremony
Dallas and Jamie, who met in a support group for burn victims, showed that their love for each other was strong enough to withstand any physical pains, getting married in a beautiful ceremony at the same church where Dallas was injured.
Exchanging their vows in front of a congregation of over 150 people, Dallas lovingly told Jamie, “I am blessed beyond measure that you have chosen me,...
Before Dallas Wiens and Jamie Nash met each other, they were struggling to recover from unbelievably traumatic experiences. But they both proved how strong, supportive, and in love they are now during their beautiful wedding ceremony in Fort Worth, Tex. on Mar. 30.
Dallas Wiens & Jamie Nash: Their Emotional Wedding Ceremony
Dallas and Jamie, who met in a support group for burn victims, showed that their love for each other was strong enough to withstand any physical pains, getting married in a beautiful ceremony at the same church where Dallas was injured.
Exchanging their vows in front of a congregation of over 150 people, Dallas lovingly told Jamie, “I am blessed beyond measure that you have chosen me,...
- 3/31/2013
- by Andrew Gruttadaro
- HollywoodLife
Emmy award winner Gary Collins, a fixture of American television, has passed away at the age of 74 in Biloxi, Ms. According to TMZ, the Charlie's Angel's star passed away at the Biloxi Regional Medical Center around 1:00 Am from natural causes. Collins was the former Miss America emcee who was also a television actor and host. His work in classic TV series like Charlie's Angels, Fantasy Island, The Love Boat, Iron Horse, hosting the Miss America Contest and his Hour Magazine talk-show are what so many of us remember tonight. Collins was married to Mary Ann Mobley for 45 years, and together they had a daughter. He has two children from his first marriage to Susan Peterson.
- 10/14/2012
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Gary Collins, a familiar TV figure throughout the '80s as both an actor and show host, died early Saturday. He was 74. Collins succumbed to natural causes just before 1 a.m. Saturday in Biloxi, Miss., Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer tells TMZ. He lived in Biloxi and died in the hospital, according to The New York Times. In addition to leading roles in three short-lived TV series, including The Wackiest Ship in the Army, Collins, with his all-Amercan looks, made a number of guest appearances on such successful shows as Perry Mason, The Six Million Dollar Man, The Love Boat and Charlie's Angels.
- 10/13/2012
- PEOPLE.com
Legendary TV host and actor Gary Collins died early this morning (Oct. 13) of natural causes at the Biloxi Regional Medical Center in Mississippi. He was 74.
Collins appeared on a number of hit shows in the 1970s like "Charlie's Angels," "The Love Boat" and "Fantasy Island," but he is best known for hosting the "Hour Magazine" talk show from 1980 to 1988 and the Miss America Pageant from 1985 to 1989.
Collins was married to former Miss America Mary Anne Mobley for 44 years before they separated last year. He has three children: daughter Mary Clancy Collins with Mobley, and Guy Collins and Melissa "Mimi" Collins with his first wife, Susan Peterson.
Collins appeared on a number of hit shows in the 1970s like "Charlie's Angels," "The Love Boat" and "Fantasy Island," but he is best known for hosting the "Hour Magazine" talk show from 1980 to 1988 and the Miss America Pageant from 1985 to 1989.
Collins was married to former Miss America Mary Anne Mobley for 44 years before they separated last year. He has three children: daughter Mary Clancy Collins with Mobley, and Guy Collins and Melissa "Mimi" Collins with his first wife, Susan Peterson.
- 10/13/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Legendary TV actor and host, Gary Collins, passed away early this morning in Biloxi, Miss., at the age of 74.
Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer tells TMZ that Collins died of natural causes just before 1:00 a.m. at Biloxi Regional Medical Center.
Appearing on hit shows, such as "Jag," "Charlie's Angels," "Fantasy Island" and "The Love Boat," Collins was best known for hosting the talk show "Hour Magazine" from 1980 to 1988. He also hosted the Miss America Pageant from 1985 to 1989.
Collins, who separated from his wife of 44 years, Mary Ann Mobley, last year, has three children -- daughter Mary with Mobley and Guy and Mimi with his previous wife, Susan Peterson.
Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer tells TMZ that Collins died of natural causes just before 1:00 a.m. at Biloxi Regional Medical Center.
Appearing on hit shows, such as "Jag," "Charlie's Angels," "Fantasy Island" and "The Love Boat," Collins was best known for hosting the talk show "Hour Magazine" from 1980 to 1988. He also hosted the Miss America Pageant from 1985 to 1989.
Collins, who separated from his wife of 44 years, Mary Ann Mobley, last year, has three children -- daughter Mary with Mobley and Guy and Mimi with his previous wife, Susan Peterson.
- 10/13/2012
- by Leigh Blickley
- Huffington Post
Legendary TV actor and host, Gary Collins, passed away early this morning in Biloxi, Miss., at the age of 74.
Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer tells TMZ that Collins died of natural causes just before 1:00 a.m. at Biloxi Regional Medical Center.
Appearing on hit shows, such as "Jag," "Charlie's Angels," "Fantasy Island" and "The Love Boat," Collins was best known for hosting the talk show "Hour Magazine" from 1980 to 1988. He also hosted the Miss America Pageant from 1985 to 1989.
Collins, who separated from his wife of 44 years, Mary Ann Mobley, last year, has three children -- daughter Mary with Mobley and Guy and Mimi with his previous wife, Susan Peterson.
Harrison County Deputy Coroner Brian Switzer tells TMZ that Collins died of natural causes just before 1:00 a.m. at Biloxi Regional Medical Center.
Appearing on hit shows, such as "Jag," "Charlie's Angels," "Fantasy Island" and "The Love Boat," Collins was best known for hosting the talk show "Hour Magazine" from 1980 to 1988. He also hosted the Miss America Pageant from 1985 to 1989.
Collins, who separated from his wife of 44 years, Mary Ann Mobley, last year, has three children -- daughter Mary with Mobley and Guy and Mimi with his previous wife, Susan Peterson.
- 10/13/2012
- by Leigh Blickley
- Aol TV.
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