3/12/09 - Jimmy Boyd passed away on March 10th. Back in the early 50s he recorded a few songs with Rosemary. Check out a couple of them here.

3/11/09 - a few additions have been made to the Library, so stop by for a visit and enjoy some Rosie reading. Also check out a short video clip which has been added to the site. It's a rare clip from a 1963 episode of "The Dick Powell Show" entitled "The Losers." It features Rosemary singing a beautiful hymn.

Satellite Radio Plays Rosemary!! If you miss hearing Rosemary on the radio, or would just like to hear more of Rosemary - look no further than the Siriusly Sinatra channel on XM (channel 73) and Sirius (channel 75) Satellite radio. Sign up for a free trial and you might even think its Siriusly Clooney!! In addition to a healthy dose of Rosemary you'll hear all the greats singing songs from The Great American Songbook, plus shows featuring members of Frank's family. It's more than worth the subscription price.

Rosemary's lifelong best friend, Blanchie Mae Chambers passed away on January 11, 2009. She would have been 85 on February 3. Remember Blanche and her blessed friendship with Rosemary by clicking here. You will find funeral arrangements, information on where to send tributes, photos and more.

12/23/08 - Be sure to check out Christmas with Clooney an article by Matt Connor which details the long-lasting impact that "White Christmas" had on Rosemary's life and career. Matt conducted several interviews with friends and associates of Rosemary who witnessed the impact first-hand.

12/19/2008 Paramount is planning a re-release of the DVD of White Christmas in 2009. Interviews and filming took place in Augusta, KY on December 19 at The Rosemary Clooney House which is home to the largest collection of White Christmas memorabilia in the world.

Click here for an article about the filming and click here for information about Augusta's White Christmas parade.

Interviews were conducted with Nick Clooney, Gail Darley, Mica Darley and Steve and Heather French Henry. The producer of the new material for the DVD also hopes to conduct additional interviews with family of the movie's stars and remaining cast members. In addition to the interviews, they filmed the "White Christmas" parade and spent time going through the collection which includes: Bing's uniform; Rosemary's red robe: Vera's white Mandy outfit; Mary Wickes, Veral Ellen and Rosemary's dresses from the Cast Party scene; the Rhinestone Gloves from "Love You Didn't Do Right By Me"; a blue fan from the Sisters routine; and both Rosemary's and Vera's Sisters dresses.

8/22/06 - New York City's 92nd Street Y will include "The Last Girl Singer: Rosemary Clooney and Her Way With Words" as part of their Lyrics and Lyricists series. There are five performances scheduled from January 6-8, 2007. Deborah Grace Winer, artisitic director; John Oddo, musical director, John Pizzarelli, vocals & guitar; and Debby Boone, vocals (1/7 & 1/8). Click here to order your tickets.

The week of June 29, 2006, John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey's Radio Deluxe program was a Salute to Rosemary Clooney. They were joined by John Oddo and Deborah Grace Winer. You can listen to the entire program, by downloading it here.

6/06 - Catch the BBC's phenominal program ROSIE ALL THE WAY being broadcast live on the internet, Sunday's in June at 8 p.m., by Cinciannti's WVXU radio station. Click here for more information about this program. Read Nick's review of the program, and his column about the Cincinnati broadcast. 

5/31/06 - The Rosemary Clooney House will hold a special dedication service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 3rd to commemorate the 1st Anniversary of the house's soft opening. A costume worn by Rosemary when she co-starred with Bob Hope in Here Come the Girls will be unvailed. Nick and Nina Clooney will join others in this special recognition which coincides with  Augusta's "Arts in the Garden" festival.

1/7/06 - The Rosemary Clooney House website has been updated with photos and press from the Oct. 2005 Grand Opening. In addition to photos of the participants visitors will get a glimpse of the hundreds of items that make up the house's impressive collection.

Also added to the site are photos and descriptions of several items that can be purchased from the house. Items included two different ornaments, two different t-shirts and autographed copies of "Girl Singer" signed by Joan Barthel.

 
9/29/05 - Details of the Grand Opening Weekend for The Rosemary Clooney House have been finalized. Will include a fundraiser, book signing, ribbon cutting, Rosemary's bedroom, the Miss America Room, preview of materials salvaged from 1019 Roxbury Drive, and much more. Click here for more details.

Rosemary's movie "Red Garters" is now available on DVD.

Rosemary's son Miguel Ferrer is starring in the recently released movie, "The Man."

6/14/05 - The Rosemary Clooney House held it's "soft-opening" on June 4, 2005. Well over 1,000 visitors "Came On-A Rosie's House" to see priceless memorabilia from her career while experiencing the peace and tranquility of Rosemary's house on the river. Visit http://www.rosemaryclooneyhouse.com for more information and to plan your visit.

4/26/05 - RITA COOLIDGE to headline the ROSEMARY CLOONEY CONCERT October 1 in Maysville, KY - Tickets for the Rosemary Clooney Concert are on sale and prices will remain the same as last year, ranging from $250 per person for the butler-served dinner to $90 each for the Rosie basket. Tickets can be secured by calling Duff Giffen at 606-564-9419 or by calling Lundy's at 800-785-8639.

4/19/05 - The Henry's opened THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY HOUSE for a press preview on April 19, 2005. Reporters, videographers and photographers were given a sneak peek at the rennovations and some of the memorabilia which will be on display. Click here for more information.

4/10/05 - Check out Debby's updated tour schedule.

3/30/05 - TESSA ROSE FERRER, granddaughter of Rosemary Clooney, named Queen of the 78th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. Click here for details.

3/27/05 - "REFLECTIONS OF ROSEMARY" by Debby Boone will be released on the Concord Label April 26, 2005. A page has been added to the site that gives details about the CD and also Debby's upcoming performance schedule. Pre-order you copy today.

Several links have been updated on the website. The Nelson Riddle family has launched the official Nelson Riddle website.

The Hal Linden Music Company has released "The Best of Rosemary Clooney," a songbook containing the sheetmusic for 21 songs Rosemary recorded.

JUNE 4, 2005 - THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY HOUSE will open to the public during Augusta, Kentucky's ART IN THE GARDEN WEEKEND. Make plans now to visit this historic community and Come On-A Rosie's House.

Monday, June 20, 2005 at 8:00 PM - JVC Jazz Festival New York - ROSEMARY CLOONEY: AN ALL-STAR REMEMBRANCE OF AMERICA'S GIRL SINGER at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium. A benefit for the Weill Music Institute's Professional Training Workshops, this evening features a once-in-a-lifetime assemblage gathered to honor one of the greatest vocal talents of our time. Presented by George Wein and Festival Productions, Inc., in partnership with Carnegie Hall. Debby Boone will co-host the event.

According to the Producers of THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY MUSIC FESTIVAL, this year's event will take place on Saturday, September 24, 2005.

10/2/04 - Photos and recap of the Sixth Annual Rosemary Clooney Music Festival have been added to the site.

9/23/04 - Silent Auction details added. Check out the many donated items, including some from Rosemary's personal collection, as well as many autographed items from her friends and family.

9/7/04 - Details added to the Sixth Annual Rosemary Clooney Music Festival page about the dedication of Rosemary's Highway marker in front of the Russell Theatre on Friday, Sept. 24.

9/1/04 - General Admission tickets now available for the Sixth Annual Rosemary Clooney Music Festival. Click here for more details on obtaining this $15.00 tickets.

8/26/04 - Plans have been announced for "The Clooney-Crosby Connection II" program which will take place during the Sixth Annual Rosemary Clooney Music Festival and will feature Kathryn Crosby, Nick Clooney and video clips edited by film archivist Bob DeFlores. The program is Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. at Field's Auditorium, Maysville Community College. Tickets $20 at the door.

A silent auction will once again be held during the festival to help raise funds for the restoration of the Russell Theatre. The Rosie-themed-baskets will be available for preview during the morning program and the auction will take place in front of the Russell Theatre prior to the evening's main event. Check back for a listing of the items and information on absentee bidding.

The NEW ROSEMARY CLOONEY PALLADIUM BULLETIN BOARD is up and running. All fans are encouraged to take their questions, comments, discussion about our favorite "girl singer," her life, her career, her friends & family to the board. News & information will be shared their first!!

6/2/04 - Roberta Flack to headling 6th Annual Rosemary Clooney Music Festival - September 25, 2004. Click here for more information and ticket reservation form.

4/16/04 - An exclusive feature, "The 4 Girls Phenomenon" has been added to the site. Written by Matt Connor, this story weaves together the details of the act with the funny stories of its principal players and observers. The feature is based on extensive research and hours of interviews with the surviving members of the 4 Girls 4, and their friends and family. Audio and video files, and never-before-seen photos help to make this the most comprehensive piece ever compiled on this phenomenal part of Rosemary's career!!

Numerous articles have been added to the library.

For the first time ever, Rosemary's album of children's recordings, Clooney Tunes is now available on CD. For more information and to order, click here.

3/27/04 - A section devoted to Rosemary's widower Dante DiPaolo has been added to the site and can be accessed in the Family section of the Links page. Dante was an accomplished dancer on both screen and stage, as well starring in a number of motion pictures.

An article from Collier's, December 25, 1953 has been added to the library. The article is entitled "Fabulous Joe Ferrer" and details many of Rosemary's first husband's successes. The article includes several pictures of the then newlyweds.

Details for four more Lux Show programs have been added to the Episode Guide.

3/22/04 - WOSU.TV, the PBS Station in Columbus, Ohio, has informed the Palladium that they will broadcast "Rosemary Clooney: Girl Singer" on Wednesday, March 24 at 9:30 p.m. Obtain a copy of the program (DVD or VHS), with the additional song and interviews, by making a contribution to PBS.

3/21/04 - A page detailing the contents of the DVD Rosemary Clooney: Singing At Her Best has been added to the site. This DVD will be released on April 6, 2004. The page contains song selections, duet partners, ordering information and a brief review.

Nick Clooney's official campaign website is up and running and includes the ability to make contributions online. Visit it at www.clooneyforcongress.com

Additions continue to be made to the Episode Guide for Rosemary's television series. You might be amazed at songs Rosemary performed but were not commerically released. 26 songs from those performances are available on the CD "The Rosemary Clooney Show: Songs from the Classic Television Series."

Folks who have enjoyed the PBS Special, Rosemary Clooney: Girl Singer might want to take note of the fact that the DVD/VHS availalbe from PBS stations includes additional interviews and song performance not broadcast. Click here for more information about obtaining the program from PBS.

3/17/04 - With the help of RosemaryFans, the Palladium has added a Episode Guide which begins to detail the guests and song selections from Rosemary's two television series. The clips for the PBS special as well as the songs from the new CD were taken from the first series "The Rosemary Clooney Show." If you have additional details about "The Rosmary Clooney Show" or "The Lux Show Starring Rosemary Clooney" please pass them on to the Palladium.

3/5/04 - Additions have been made to the Rosemary Clooney Show CD page, which include a review of the companion PBS special.

3/4/04 - The Rosemary Clooney Show CD page has been added to the site, with track listing and ordering information. The page also contains some photos of Rosemary around the time these shows were made....look close and you'll see Rosemary and Jose from one episode and also Rosemary dressed as Little Red Riding Hood from an episode with Boris Karloff.

2/18/03 - Pre-order the Concord Records release The Rosemary Clooney Show: Songs from the Classic Television Series which will be available on March 23, 2004. This CD is being released in conjunction with the PBS special Rosemary Clooney: The Girl Singer that will begin airing in March on local stations. The special includes clips from Rosemary's hit TV series of the 50s. Check you local listings for times in your area. Pre-order your copy of the CD today by clicking on the CD's artwork.

2/9/04 - In accepting his award for best pop traditional album, Tony Bennett said last evening, "I've been very fortunate to receive 11 of these wonderful Grammys, but, if I may, I'd like to give this one to Rosemary Clooney." He went on to say that, "Mike Nichols, the great director, said of Rosemary Clooney, 'She was the Spencer Tracy of singers; the most natural, honest singer that lived.'" He went on to say, "She's been my sister in show business all these years," dating back to a TV talent contest that she won and he was runner-up.

2/8/04 - A link to the Honolulu Symphony Musician's has been added to the Links page. Without this great group of musicians THE LAST CONCERT CD wouldn't have been possible.

Concord Records is set to release on March 23, Rosemary Clooney: "Songs from the Classic Television Series." This CD will coincide with the special that will air in March on your local PBS stations.

A new DVD will be released in April entitled Rosemary Clooney: Singing at her Best. Pre-order your copy from Amazon.com today.

1/22/04 - Information about making contributions to Nick Clooney's campaign has been added to the Nick Clooney for Congress page at the website.

1/21/04 - The Rosemary Clooney estate, has authorized LSL Productions to complete a DVD entitled "Rosemary Clooney: Girl Singer". This retrospective on Rosemary's career will premier on Public Television this March. It will be available to the public later in the year.

The Last Concert CD page has been updated with Grammy news.

Updates have been made to Bette's section of the site. New dates have been added to her tour and she continues to give loving tribute to Rosemary in all her interviews, including looking into withdrawing from the Grammy's so as to not go up against Rosemary.

NBC recently airred a program entitled "An Evening with Scott Hamilton & Friends." The program featured the greatest performers skating their magic to the accompaniment of special musical guest Michael Feinstein. The Palladium believes that Rosemary may have been a catalist for the friendship between Michael and Scott, as Scott was a huge fan of Rosemary. This program is available on DVD from Amazon. Rosemary fans will enjoy seeing her longtime accompanist, John Oddo at the ivories, as well as Matt Cattingub on sax and Steve Moretti on drums.

Fans of Rosemary's son Miguel Ferrer, will once again be able to catch him on Crossing Jordan on NBC, come February.

12/4/03 - GRAMMY NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED - Rosemary Clooney's work appears in the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album category twice — as an artist and in homage by another artist. Nominees include Clooney's own The Last Concert album going head-to-head with Bette Midler's Bette Midler Sings The Rosemary Clooney Songbook, as well as A Wonderful World by Tony Bennett and k.d. lang, As Time Goes By&ldots;The Great American Songbook: Volume II by Rod Stewart, and The Movie Album by Barbra Streisand.

11/28/03 - A "Nick Clooney for Congress" page has been added to the site, which includes news reports of his announcement and the subsequent reaction.

Numerous updates have been made to the Bette Midler section of the site, including reviews, interviews and additional tour dates. The transcript of Nick's call to Bette on Larry King Live will be of most interest to Rosemary's fans.

9/30/03 - Concord Records will release "Rosemary Clooney: The Best of the Concord Years" on October 7, 2003. Track listing and other information has been added to the site.

9/30/03 - Watch the TODAY show today and tomorrow for appearances by Bette Midler. On 9/30 she'll be interviewed (est. 8:18 a.m.) and Wedneday 10/1 she sings (w/Barry Manilow) as part of their concert series. Check out the BETTE cd page for reviews, ordering information and promotion schedule.

9/24/03 - Nick's wrap-up of the festival weekend has been added to the Fifth Annual Rosemary Clooney Music Festival Page

9/23/03 - Rescue the Russell is $23,850.00 closer to reaching its goal of restoring the theatre and housing a Rosemary Clooney museum.

9/22/03 - Reports and photos of the successful events which occurred during the Fifth Annual Rosemary Clooney Music Festival have been added to the website.

9/16/03 - Tony Bennett, Patti Page, Patsy's Italian Restaurant and others make generous donations to Rescue the Russell's Silent Auction to be held during The Fifth Annual Rosemary Clooney Music Festival. Place your absentee bids by 9/19.

9/15/03 - Preview soundclips added to Bette's CD page.

9/10/03 - Info from Columbia's press release about Bette Milder Sings the Rosemary Clooney Songbook CD has been added, including quotes from Bette & Barry about Rosemary and the making of the CD.

9/5/03 - Maysville's Ledger-Independent ran an article about "The Clooney-Crosby Connection" program today.

The cover art for Bette's CD has been added.

9/1/03 - Nick Clooney's article "Special Guests to Grace Festival" has been added to the site.

8/29/03 - The Rescue the Russell website has been updated and includes ordering information to purchase the Rescue the Russell Christmas cards. Not only are these lovely holiday greetings, they are sure to become collectors' items as well (the red inset box does not appear on the cards).

The cards feature the marquee of the Russell Theatre announcing Bing & Rosemary in "White Christmas." All the proceeds from the sale of the cards go directly to helping fund the restoration of the Russell Theatre.

8/18/03 - Bluegrass Satellite and Rescue the Russell will present "The Clooney-Crosby Connection" during The Rosemary Clooney Music Festival. Kathryn Crosby will reminsce and answer audience questions while reknowned film archivist Bob DeFlores will present rare vintage video clips of Bing and Rosemary. The program will take place 9/20 at 10AM at the Opera Theatre in Maysville. Tickets are $20 at the door. 100% of the proceeds benefit Rescue the Russell.

Bette Midler's "Rosemary for Remembrance" will be released September 20. Pre-order now at Amazon.

Help keep Rosemary's dream of restoring the Russell Theatre alive by adopting a duck for the annual "Ducky Derby." Just $5.00 to adopt one duck. Call 606-564-5082 to adopt your duck.

7/29/03 - Just added, a Palladium exclusive, THERE FOR EACH OTHER: Recalling the stellar relationships between Rosemary Clooney, Bing Crosby and Bob Hope, by Matt Connor

7/28/03 - The Rosemary Clooney Palladium extends its deepest sympathies to Bob Hope's family. In addition to being a wonderful entertainer, Bob was a loving and loyal friend to Rosemary. The "Old Friends" are together again!!

7/1/03 - See Rosemary's son, Miguel Ferrer starring in the play "The Exonerated" in New York, August 12-17.

6/30/03 - Radio Yesteryear will repeat their tribute to Rosemary on Tuesday, July 1st at 2 a.m. eastern time. Listen live on the web.

6/29/03 - In the end, nothing was more important to Rosemary then her family. On this, the first anniversary of her death, we've added an article Rosemary wrote in 1960 about this subject entitled "I want eight more children."

6/28/03 - Tune in to Radio Yesteryear at 7 p.m. on June 29th Eastern for a live tribute to Rosemary Clooney.

6/18/03 - A few more links have been added to the "Rosemary on the Radio" section of the links page. On June 29th, Australian Radio Yesteryear will air a two hour tribute to Rosemary. In July, David Kenney will re-broadcast his program's listener tribute to Rosemary from last year.

6/15/03 - The Rosemary Clooney Palladium recommends the book "Pilot Your Life" by Rosemary's goodfriend Ron Shaw. Click here to read more about the Pilot Pen CEO's book, and view a couple of photos of Ron and Rosemary's lifelong friendship.

6/14/03 - At the prompting of the Australian Radio Yesteryear broadcast, a section has been added to the Links page called "Rosemary on the Radio" which lists some of the stations around the world which play Rosemary on the radio and/or web. If you know of other stations who broadcast on the web or simply play Rosemary's music, please send an email to admin@rosemaryclooney.com so links can be added to their station websites.

Another addition has been made to the video collection page - a Bing Crosby Oldsmobile show with Rosemary as a guest was added.

6/5/03 - Some additions were made to the "video collection" page, as well as a new email address to place orders. If you miss seeing Rosemary performances, give Tom's collection a glance, you won't be disappointed with the vast collection of vintage Rosemary performances.

The Palladium wishes Barry a speedy recovery and we hope that wall recovers quickly too.

6/1/03 - An article entitled "Her Life is a Song" written about BETTY CLOONEY in 1955 was added to the library.

The Barry Manilow website tells us that the Bette/Barry tribute CD to Rosemary will be released in the fall.

5/29/03 - Happy 100th Birthday to Rosemary's good friend Bob Hope. (Their recording of "Ya Got Class" is playing in the background.)

5/27/03 - Thanks to Barry Manilow's #1 FAN, we've added a photo of Bette, Barry and Rosemary to the hompage.

5/26/03 - A page of photos has been added from a celebration held at Patsy's restaurant on the eve of what would have been Rosemary's 75th Birthday.

Rosemary's husband and brother flew in from Lake Como, Italy for the event. Read about their vacation in Nick's Column.

The majority of the recording has been completed for the Bette Midler - Barry Manilow tribute album.

5/23/03 - Today we celebrate Rosemary's birthday. She would have been 75....

5/21/03 - In honor of Rosemary's birthday on May 23, the Palladium thought it would be nice to remember one of Rosemary's happiest celebrations, so we've added a gallery of photos from Rosemary's book signing party which took place on November 22, 1999 at Patsy's restaurant in NYC.

5/20/03 - An article written by Matt Connor entitled "Remembering the 'Girl Singer': A visit to Rosemary Clooney's hometown" has been added to the site. It provides a beautiful accounting of the activities surrounding the 4th Annual Rosemary Clooney Music Festival.

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