Remembering Benny Hill

Ftang! remembers and salutes comedian Benny Hill who passed away on this day back in 1992.

Celebrity Death - Danny Federici - April 17, 2008

Danny Federici - April 17, 2008

Danny Federici, keyboardist for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band has died. He was 58.

Federici had been battling melanoma for three years. It was Federici, along with original E Street Band drummer Vini Lopez, who first invited Springsteen to join their band.

Remembering Joey Ramone

Ftang! remembers Joey Ramone who passed away seven years ago today.

Gabba Gabba Hey, Joey!

Celebrity Death - Ollie Johnston - April 14, 2008

Ollie Johnston - April 14, 2008

Walt Disney Studios reports that legendary animator Ollie Johnston has died of natural causes at age 95. Johnston was the last of Walt Disney's so-called 'Nine Old Men.'

You'll know some of his work. He's responsible for contributing animation and direction to film classics such as "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," "Pinocchio," "Fantasia," "Song of the South," "Cinderella," and "Alice in Wonderland."

Titanic - 96 Years Ago Today

Ninety-six years ago today, the Titanic struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage.

In tribute, FTANG! is pleased to present the film... Titanic. In five seconds.

Celebrities in Peril - Vanilla Ice

First Rikki Rockett and now Vanilla Ice?! What's the world coming to?

Rapper Vanilla Ice has been released from jail after being arrested for allegedly pushing his wife. Police said his wife called saying she had been kicked and hit during an argument. Later she told officers the star only pushed her. The "rapper" (Ftang! uses that term lightly) denied pushing her. He was freed on Friday after appearing in court.

A creature of habit, Ice spent a night in jail in 2001 after being arrested following a domestic dispute.

Remembering Sam Kinison

FTANG! remembers Sam Kinison who was tragically killed in a car crash 16 years ago today.

!!! MISS YOU SAMMY !!! Ah! Ah! Ahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!


Back To School



The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson – Are You Lonesome Tonight?

Celebrity Death - Charlton Heston - April 5, 2008

Charlton Heston - April 5, 2008

One of the last of the Big ‘C’ celebrities... John Charles Carter (a.k.a. Charlton Heston) has passed away at the age of 84 due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease.

Oscar winner. Moses. Ben Hur. El Cid. Ape loathing astronaut Taylor. The Omega Man. Soylent "It’s made of people!" Green consumer. A true Hollywood classic.

Star Wars - The Way It Was Meant To Be!

Celebrity Death - Wayne 'Frosty Freeze' Frost - April 3, 2008

Wayne 'Frosty Freeze' Frost - April 3, 2008

Wayne Frost, the hip-hop pioneer known as "Frosty Freeze", and who also had a small part in the 1983 movie "Flashdance" has died at 44 after a long illness.