People: Murray on Letterman’s final lineup
Bill Murray was David Letterman’s first late night guest on Feb. 1, 1982, and he could be the last. Murray is one of the stars who will help bid Letterman farewell as he begins his final 28 broadcasts of “The Late Show” on CBS, the network announced Monday.
Letterman is retiring from the late night game on May 20 after 33 years. He joined CBS in 1993 after 11 years at NBC where he was host of “Late Night.” His successor at “The Late Show,” former Comedy Central host Stephen Colbert, takes over on Sept. 8.
In addition to Murray, the lineup of guests for Letterman’s final month includes George Clooney, Robert Downey Jr ., Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Tom Hanks, Jack Hanna, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Keaton, Steve Martin, Sarah Jessica Parker, Don Rickles, Julia Roberts, Ray Romano, Paul Rudd, Jerry Seinfeld, Martin Short, Howard Stern, John Travolta, Bruce Willis and Oprah Winfrey.
Musical guests in the final weeks will include Elvis Costello, the Dave Matthews Band, Emmylou Harris, Norah Jones, Mumford and Sons, Ralph Stanley and Amos Lee.
Kardashian, West baptize daughter North in Jerusalem
Kim Kardashian and husband Kanye West visited a centuries-old Armenian church in Jerusalem on Monday for the baptism of their daughter, North West.
The Kardashians fended off swooning fans as they entered the Saint James Cathedral in Jerusalem’s Old City. Kardashian, appearing overwhelmed, clutched the tiny girl as she was escorted by West, her sister Khloe and hooded clergymen.
“Stop,” Kim Kardashian shouted to the crowd. “Stop! It’s not safe for the baby,” her sister added.
There were no details on the ceremony, and the family left the church without speaking to reporters.
The members of reality TV’s first family arrived in a private jet at Israel’s international airport on Monday for what was described as a private two-day visit.
The celebrities arrived from a high-profile visit to Armenia, where the Kardashian family traces its roots. They are expected to shoot some footage for their reality show in Jerusalem before moving on to Jordan.
The birthday bunch
Actor Bradford Dillman is 85. Country singer Loretta Lynn is 83. Actress Julie Christie is 75. Rock musician Ritchie Blackmore is 70. Actor Brad Garrett is 55. Rock singer-musician John Bell (Widespread Panic) is 53. Actor Anthony Michael Hall is 47. Actor Adrien Brody is 42. Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar is 38. Singer-guitarist JD McPherson is 38. Rock singer Win Butler (Arcade Fire) is 35. Actress Abigail Breslin is 19.