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THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 12 & 19 , 1981

* The week Madonna Louise Ciccone became "MADONNA"
* Extremely early Madonna events in social media
* Pre-solo & SOLO START performance advertisements 
* Her band "Emmy & The Emmys" (guitarist & vocals)
* First "Madonna" printed in a publication ?
* Singer - songwriter - actress & more
* "Emmy" was a nickname given to her in NYC

Page 123 of the May 12th issue has an advertisement for upcoming performances at the Max's…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 3, 1978

* Pat Benatar - American singer and songwriter
* Woman musician's career begins at a NYC nightclub
* Noticed for the first time by a record representative
* Feature article on Brian Eno - music pioneer

Page 81 has a amazing ad for "PAT BENATAR" performances at the Tramps nightclub in New York City. The ad measures 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches. It was here that she first got noticed and was over a year prior to her…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 26, 1995

* Ginger Rogers death (1st report)
* American actress - dancer - singer
* Musical films - movies w/ Fred Astaire
* Best publication to be had ? (rare)

The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Movie Great Ginger Rogers Dies at 83" with subhead: "The Oscar-winning actress was best known for the 10 films she glided through with Fred Astaire." A color photo of her and Fred Astaire is included. The article carries over to page 24 and includes another…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 13, 1998

* Best "The Wedding" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American romantic comedy film 
* Actor Adam Sandler & Actress Drew Barrymore
* Other nice movie ads including "Titanic"

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Wedding Singer" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.

Note: Where else might one find…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 6, 1942

* Death of song writer George M. Cohan

This 42 page newspaper has two line, one column headline on page 20: "GEORGE M. COHAN, 64, DIES AT HOME HERE," with subheads that include: "Original Yankee Doodle Boy Composed 'Over There' and 'It's a Grand Old Flag'" and more.
Also a nice pictorial of Cohan on the same page (see photos). Nice to have in this title.
Other news of the day including much on World War II. Rag edition in great condition.

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ROTO LIVING magazine section of the Detroit Free Press, Feb. 5, 1956

* 17 year old actress Susan Strasberg
* 1956 magazine color cover photo 
* Soon after her breakout role 
* "The Diary of Anne Frank" 
* Broadway stage adaption play 

The front page of this section has a nice photo of American actress Susan Strasberg. (see images) Nice for display. And page 3 has a related article with 2 more photos.
Other topics throughout. Complete with all 16 pages, measures 13 x 11 inches, good…

THE DETROIT NEWS, June 18, 1961

* Actor Jeff Chandler death 
* 1950's Hollywood star 
* "Broken Arrow" film fame

The front page has a one column heading: "Movie Star Chandler Dies at 42" with photo. (see images) 
Complete with 60+ pages, light toning at them argins, small binding holes along the spine, small library stamp within the masthead, generally nice.


Background:Jeff Chandler (1918–1961) was a popular American actor and singer best known for his Oscar-nominated role as the…

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 31, 1931

* Al Capone
* Chicago gangster
* Hollywood movie actor ?

This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "CAPONE SEEKS MOVIE ROLE".

Unusual report suggests that Al Capone wanted to go to Hollywood to star in a gangster movie for $1,000,000. (see photos for text)

Other news of the day. Little margin wear, otherwise good.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 31, 1986

* James Cagney death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie -film actor - dancer
* Best publication to be had ?

The top of the ftpg. has a boxed section on James Cagney with 4 photos, beneath which is a 2 column head: "James Cagney, Legend of Movies, Dies at 86" "Actor for 30 Years, Noted for Tough-Guy Roles, Won Only Oscar Playing Song-and-Dance Man". The article carries over to take most of page 16 & 18  with 2 more photos. Nice to have this report in a…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 23, 1987 

* Fred Astaire death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie film actor
* American singer and dancer
* Best title to be had ?

The top of the front page features two photos of iconic film star & dancer Fred Astaire,  beneath which is a two column head: "Fred Astaire, Movies' Greatest Dancer, Dies" with subhead: "Master of Style, Elegance Was 88". The article carries over to take half of page 16 and features 3 more photos.
Great to have this report not only in…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 26, 1987 

* Mary Astor death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* Brigid in "The Maltese Falcon"
* Best title to be had?

The top of the front page has a one column photo with small heading: "Mary Astor dies at 81" (See)
The front page of section II has a heading: "Actress, Author Mary Astor, 81, Dies" with subhead and two related photos. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry and from the city where…

WHAT'S COOKIN' IN NEW YORK, New York, Sept. 4, 1954  

* Marilyn Monroe in New York City
* Actress, singer, model and sex symbol

This is an entertainment paper featuring the latest in "what's going on" in the theater and movie scene in New York.
Page 4 has a photo of Marilyn Monroe, soon to arrive from Hollywood to begin work on the film version of "The Seven Year Itch". Other photos & items include Rita Hayworth, Walter Winchell, Sammy Kaye, Jennifer Jones, & Ida Lupino, among others.
Sixteen…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 30, 1939

* Alice Brady death (1st report)
* Broadway stage actress
* Hollywood silent film - movie

The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "ALICE BRADY DEAD; STAGE, FILM STAR" with subheads and photo. (see) Nice to have from the city where she lived and died.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 36 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, January 24, 1937

* Marie Prevost death w/ photos
* Hollywood film movie actress
* Silent and talking pictures

The front page has a one column heading: "Marie Prevost Found Dead in Her Aprtment" with small photo. Two more photos of her on page 13. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with 20 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated January 27, 1947

* Grace Moore killed in airplane crash
* Opera singer & actress
* Tennessee Nightingale

This 40 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page:

* GRACE MOORE DIES IN BURNING PLANE; PRINCE ALSO KILLED

with subheads that include: "Crash In Denmark" "Take-Off Mishap Fatal to Singer, Swedish King's Grandson, 20 Others" and more.

Also one column photos of Moore and Prince Gustaf Adolf.

Continues on page 3 with…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 27, 1947

* Grace Moore killed in airplane crash
* Opera singer & actress - Tennessee Nightingale
* Gangster Al 'Scarface' Capone death

The top of the front page has a two column  headline: "GRACE MOORE DIES IN BURNING PLANE; PRINCE ALSO KILLED" with subheads that include: "Crash In Denmark" "Take-Off Mishap Fatal to Singer, Swedish King's Grandson, 20 Others" and more with photo. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept,. 10-16, 1980

* Elton John concert advertisement
* British singer - songwriter - pianist
* Free performance in Central Park 

Page 59 has a full page advertisement for the legendary performance performance by "ELTON JOHN" in Central Park. (see images)
Background:On September 13, 1980, Elton John performed a legendary free concert on the Great Lawn of New York City's Central Park, drawing an estimated 400,000 fans in one…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 11, 1993

* "Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story" film 
* Opening day premiere advertisement
* American biographical drama movie
* Actor & martial artist Jason Scott Lee

Page 59 has a nice advertisement for the opening day premiere of "Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story" in Manhattan. 
background: Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993) is a stylized biographical drama that traces the life of martial arts legend Bruce Lee, blending real…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, April 20, 1961 

* Bob Dylan - Robert Allen Zimmerman
* Very 1st public performance advertisement
* Gerde's Folk City music venue in Greenwich Village

An exceedingly significant newspaper which offers witness to the birth of the music career of the legendary Bob Dylan. And perhaps no better title exists for this content. Indeed, this notice may only have appeared in the Village Voice.
First, it is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 8, 1984

* Breakin' - Breakdance advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* American breakdancing musical film
* During the early days of hip-hop music

Page 42 has a 8 x 4 1/2 inch (not counting the locations underneath) advertisement for the opening day of the movie "Breakin'" This was the year that breakdancing took America by storm and the beginning of the new-school of hip hop music.
Note: The 1984…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., February 12, 1955

* Ona Munson suicide death
* American film - movie actress
* "Gone With the Wind" Belle Watling

The bottom of the front page has a small one column photo with heading: "Free Again" and brief text. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death of this American actress in silent movies, vaudeville and theater.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice.

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THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 25 1984

* GrandMixer DXT - D.ST. editorial with photo
* 1st Musician to use the turntable as a instrument
* First of the turntablists - turntablism pioneer
* Beginning of new-school hip hop - rap music
* DJ Scratching - vinyl record turntable moving
* LAST ONE IN INVENTORY ***

Page 93 is an editorial with one column heading: "D.St. Builds from Scratch" with related photo. (see images)
Background: In 1984,…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 11, 1985

* Early & rare Run-DMC D.M.C. advertisement
* Performance at the RITZ nightclub in Manhattan
* Beginning of new-school hip hop - rap music
* "The Goonies" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere 
* Adventure comedy cult classic 

Page 108 has a advertisement for upcoming performances at the RITZ nightclub with one of the performers being "Run-D.M.C." (see images)
Background:On June 12, 1985,…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 3, 1996 

* Gene Kelly death (1st report)
*  Film & stage actor singer - dancer
* "Singin' in the Rain" movie fame
* Best publication to be had ?

The ftpg. features a nice boxed section with 3 photos of Gene Kelly headed: "Gene Kelly, 1912 - 1996", and a column head: "Gene Kelly Dies; Legendary Dancer Was 83". The article carries over to take all of page 25 which includes 5 more photos of him (see). Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 13, 1985

* Anne Baxter death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie film & TV actress
* Frank Lloyd Wright granddaughter
* Best title to be had ?

Page 3 has an article headed: "Anne Baxter Dies at 62--50 Years of It as Star in Films, Stage and TV" plus a photo of her. The article carries over to page 20.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section with pages 1-36, nice condition.

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 18, 1965

* Yoko Ono - pre John Lennon - Beatles
* "Cut Piece" art performance - Carnegie Hall
* Fluxus movement - art performances (experimental)

Page 13 has a small advertisement: "YOKO ONO Carnegie Recital Hall" (see image) Not mentioned in the ad, this was for her famous "Cut Piece" performance. May only be found in this counterculture publication. This was well over a year prior to meeting John Lennon.
Background:Yoko…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, July 30, 1970  A significant newspaper on the historic "Festival For Peace" concert at Shea Stadium as this was the only issue in which the iconic advertisement appeared. The Janis Joplin website identifies this festival/concert as her last public performance before her untimely death.
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. So it is notable…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 5, 1982

* Stray Cats - American rockabilly band 
* Video Lounge at Danceteria advertisement
* "Rock This Town" written by Brian Setzer
* Video of the Year at MTV's inaugural VMAs 

Page 119 has an advertisement for upcoming performances at the Danceteria nightclub in New York City. Within these ads is special notice to Village Voice readers for "Be In The Stray Cats Video !" and more. (see image) 


Background: The advertisement placed…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 23, 1986

* Early MADONNA w/ Sean Penn advertisement 
* Singer - songwriter - actress - model
* Shanghai Surprise opening day film 
* Adventure comedy movie - George Harrison

Page 59 has a 7 1/2 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day premiere of "SHANGHAI SURPRISE" in New York City.
Madonna's main residence at the time was in East Village, Manhattan which is right next door to Greenwich Village, so this…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, August 13, 1970 

* Janis Joplin last public performace
* Festival for Peace concerts
* Shea Stadium, Queens, NYC
* 25th anniversary of Hiroshima

A significant newspaper on the historic "Festival For Peace" concert at Shea Stadium.
The front page has a photo of the festival, and an article/review which begins on page 40, under "RIFFS" has "DANGER: MUSIC FOR PEACE", and includes a photo of Janis Joplin. The article continues on the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 21, 1993 

* Audrey Hepburn death (1st report)
* Actress, model, dancer & humanitarian
* Hollywood golden age movie - film
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the front page has a boxed report headed: "Audrey Hepburn, Actress and Humanitarian, Dies" at age 63, with a color photo of her (see). The article carries over to take most of page 28 with much text on her life & career and also includes 4 more photos of her.
Great to have this report in a newspaper…

BOSTON GAZETTE, May 11, 1809 

* Edgar Allan Poe's mother theater ad

A curious literary item here as the top of page 3 has an advertisement for the "Boston Theatre" for the performance of: "FALSE DELICACY", a theatrical performance, with a song sung by "Mrs. Poe". (see image) She was the mother of Edgar Allan Poe. This ad is lightly inked.
News of the day and other interesting advertisements. Four pages, nice condition.

Background: In 1809, during the Boston Theatre’s production of…

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 24, 1926 

* Famous movie actor death 
* Rudolph Valentino 

This 20 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Valentino Wanted To Die Young; Gets His Wish"

Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: On August 15, 1926, Valentino collapsed at the Hotel Ambassador in New York City. He was hospitalized at the Polyclinic in New York and underwent surgery…

THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Michigan, August 24, 1926 

* Famous movie actor death 
* Rudolph Valentino 

This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
"MILLIONS PAY LAST TRIBUTE TO DEAD IDOL" and "Crowds Clamor for Last Look at Valentino Remains, Lying in State".

Other news of the day. Usual browning with some margin wear and tear. Should be handled with care.

wikipedia notes: On August 15, 1926, Valentino collapsed at the Hotel Ambassador in New York City.…

THE WORLD, New York City, August 23, 1926 

* Famous movie actor death close 
* Rudolph Valentino  

This 30 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page that include: "VALENTINO'S FATE QUESTION OF HOURS" "Temperature and Respiration Increase as Condition Spreads in Lungs" "Film Sheik Unable To Eat" and more. (see) He would die on this day.

Other news of the day. Usual browning with little margin wear and address label near top, otherwise good.

wikipedia notes: On…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 6, 2005

* Multiple noteworthy death reports
* Ernest Lehman (screenwriter)
* June Haver (actress - the next 'Betty Grable')
* James B. Stockdale (Vice Admiral of the Navy - POW)

Pages B8 and B9 have three noteworthy death reports with corresponding photos. The headings are: "June Haver, 79; Movie Star Later Married Actor Fred MacMurray", "Ernest Lehman, 89; Wrote Screenplays for Many Movies Destined to Be Classics" (including North By Northwest", "The Sound of…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 30, 1989

* Slick Rick - Ricky Martin Lloyd Walters
* Golden-age of new-school hip hop - rap music
* One of greatest storytelling song rappers 
* Just after the release of "Children's Story"

Page 71 has a editorial by Cathy Campbell with heading: "Rappin' His Balls Off", with a corresponding photo. (see images) Text continues on the following page.
Background:Slick Rick, born Richard Walters in London and raised in the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 21, 1990

* Barbara Stanwyck death (1st report)
* Movie - film & TV actress model singer
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the ftpg. has an article headed: "Barbara Stanwyck Dies; Career Spanned 60 Years" which includes a photo of her. The article carries over to page 36.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section with pages 1-38, nice condition.

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 13, 1977

* Star Wars - Episode IV - A New Hope
* George Lucas - epic space opera film
* American film critic Molly Haskell review
* Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker
* Early movie advertisement

The top of the front page has a action photo of Luke Skywalker with heading: "Star Wars; Review by Molly Haskell"
Pages 40 & 41 has the opening review for this iconic film with headings: "Galactic Graffiti" and "A Star Is King of…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 4, 1982

* "DIVINE" - Harris Glenn Milstead
* Character actor, singer and drag queen
* The Fun House nightclub advertisement

Page 118 has a 7 x 3 inch advertisement for a performance by "DIVINE" at the Fun House in New York City. (see image)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newspaper known for being the…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 3, 1976

* "The Bad News Bears" - American sports comedy
* Opening premiere movie film review w/ photo
* Actor Walter Matthau & actress Tatum O'Neal

Page 123 has the opening review of the film "The Bad News Bears" with heading: "I'd Rather 'Lose' by Winning Than 'Win' by Losing" and photo showing Walter Matthau and Tatum O'Neal. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to…

THE HOME JOURNAL, New York City, July 1, 1848

* Jenny Lind... The Swedish Nightingale
* Opera singer of eventual P.T. Barnum fame

Page 3 has a small heading, "Jenny Lind", which includes a 1/2 column of text related to the world-famous opera singer nicknamed "The Swedish Nightingale".
Mostly literary content with short stories & poems, this title also has some news articles as well.
Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 8, 1935

* Aleta Freel suicide death
* American Stage actress
* Hollywood - Los Angeles

The top of page 44 has a one column heading: "ALETA FREEL ENDS LIFE IN HOLLYWOOD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on American stage actress Aleta Freel committing suicide in Los Angeles, California.
Complete 1st section only with 48 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 5, 1988

* "Beetlejuice" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere
* Comedy-fantasy movie - Tim Burton
* Pink Floyd - English  psychedelic rock band
* "A Momentary Lapse of Reason" album tour
* Giants Stadium performance advertisement
* MEGADETH thrash heavy metal group
* Beacon Theater NYC ad - Dave Mustaine
* "So Far, So Good... So What" album tour

Page 66 has a nice advertisement for the opening day…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, February 22, 1952

* Dick Button performs 1st triple jump in figure skating
* Elizabeth Taylor gets married

This 34 page newspaper has two column headlines in the sport's section (page 25): "Button First '48 Olympic Titlist to Repeat Victory", "Harvard Student Walks Away With Figure Skating Crown...". This was when the very first triple jump used in competition in figure skating. Page 18 has a two column heading: "Admirers Mob 'Liz' and 'Mike'; London Paper…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 1, 1995

* Selena shot and killed in Texas
* Latin music star singer
* Tejano - Tex-Mex music

The front page has a two column heading: "Latin Music Star Selena Shot, Killed in Texas Hotel" with photo. First report coverage continues inside with another photo of her. (see images) Nice to have from the capital of the entertainment industry. Rare as such.
Complete with all sections (150+ pages), very nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 11, 1932

* Camille D'Arville death
* Comic opera singer

Page 30 has a one column heading: "CAMILLE D'ARVILLE, OPERA STAR, DIES" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with 32 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 26, 1995 

* Dean Martin death (1st report)
* Italian-American singer & actor
* "King of Cool" -  Jerry Lewis duo
* Best title to be had ?

The middle of the front page has a one column heading: "Dean Martin, Screen Star and Singer, Dies at 78" and includes a photo of him. The article carries over to take most of pg. 32 & includes an early photo of him with Jerry Lewis.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry &…

THE SUNDAY STAR-NEWS, Wilmington, North Carolina, May 31, 1942

* John Barrymore death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie actor

This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 7: "JOHN BARRYMORE DIES IN HOSPITAL" and "Famous Actor Succumbs At Age Of 60 Following 11-Day Illness" with a photo of Barrymore (see photos).

Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear and chipping, otherwise good.

wikipedia notes: John Sidney Blyth Barrymore (February 15, 1882 – May…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 10, 1980

* "Coal Miner's Daughter" advertisement & review
* Grand Opening day movie premiere
* American biographical musical film 
* Actress Sissy Spacek as Loretta Lynn 

Page 51 has the opening day review for the film "Coal Miner's Daughter" with photo.
Page 53 has a 9 x 4 3/4 inch advertisement for the opening day in New York City. (see images)
Background:Coal Miner’s Daughter (1980) is a biographical film about…