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Bernie Mac Public Memorial Set for Saturday
Bernie Mac Public Memorial Set for Saturday
A public memorial for late comedian Bernie Mac — who died Saturday at age 50 of complications from pneumonia — will be held Saturday in Chicago. Services are scheduled for noon in the 10,000-seat House of Hope at 752 E. 114th St. Donations in Mac's honor may be sent to: The Bernie Mac Foundation for Sarcoidosis 40 E. 9th St., Suite 601 Chicago, IL 60605. Ironically, Mac and Isaac Hayes (who died at age 65 on Sunday) were to appear in Samuel L. Jackson 's upcoming film Soul Men ...
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Loose Lips [Bernie Mac]
Jezebel — ... 's public memorial will take place on Saturday at Chicago's House of Hope, which has a capacity for 10,000 people. For Mac megafans or people who were just saddened by his death, donations can be made to The Bernie Mac Foundation for Sarcoidosis, 40 E. 9th St., Suite 601, Chicago, IL 60605. R.I.P. funny man. • Are ...

Sugar Bits — Isaac Hayes Passes Away at Age 65
PopSugar — ... , he was admitted to the hospital on July 24 and in intensive care during his entire stay, despite previous reports to the contrary. A public memorial service will be held this Saturday in Chicago. — ...

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R.I.P. Isaac Hayes
illroots.com 8/10/2008 — A day after Bernie Mac’s death comes the passing of one of my personal favorite soul and funk artists, Isaac Hayes. He was 65. Ironically, he was set to be in the upcoming film Soul Men with Bernie Mac, which is due out later this year. So far there haven’t been many reports on his passing, so by instinct I pray it is a false report.
Is Soul Men cursed?
seriouslyomg.com 8/11/2008 — (photo from Isaac Hayes ) Soul Men is not coming out until November 14th, but in the last two days two of its stars have died. Bernie Mac passed away yesterday at the age of 50 and today Isaac Hayes joined him at the age of 65, which makes me ...
Bernie Mac & Isaac Hayes were starring in a New Film, "Soul Men"!
votemecool.blogspot.com 8/11/2008 — Prior to their deaths both Men were in production for a new flick, "Soul Men" scheduled for a Nov. '08 release.
There needs to be a Samuel L. Jackson protection program
community.livejournal.com 8/11/2008 — Soul Men: Moving On Without Isaac Hayes And Bernie Mac Soul Men: Moving On Without Isaac Hayes And Bernie Mac It’s been a depressing weekend for great black artists. In the span of 48 hours the entertainment industry has lost a legendary music ...
Isaac Hayes dies at 65 (1942 - 2008)
thesuperficial.com 8/11/2008 — In a freakish turn of events, Isaac Hayes, who co-stars with Bernie Mac in the upcoming film Soul Men , was found dead Sunday afternoon. The 65-year-old soul singer was collapsed near a treadmill when he was discovered by a family member, ...
‘Soul Men’ Takes Cue from ‘Dark Knight’
mollygood.com 8/11/2008 — Despite the fact that 66 percent of its stars died suddenly and tragically this weekend, Soul Men , starring Bernie Mac , Isaac Hayes and Samuel L Jackson , will be released (albeit possibly later than planned). Permalink | No comment | Add ...
R.I.P. Bernie Mac
thee-biz.com 8/9/2008 — Comedian Bernie Mac died at Northwestern Memorial hospital early Saturday morning, according to Sun-Times Columnist, Stella Foster. He was 50. Although a spokeswoman for Bernie Mac, whose real name is, Bernard McCullough, said on Friday the actor had been responding well to treatment for pneumonia, Foster said that she received calls early Saturday morning from Mac’s family members.
Bernie Mac Dies at 50
tmz.com 8/9/2008 — Filed under: R.I.P. Comedian Bernie Mac died this morning in Chicago after a long hospitalization from pneumonia.Mac, who's real name is Bernard McCullough, passed away early this morning at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He was 50 years old.His rep ...
Sadly It's No Longer a Rumor - Bernie Mac Has Died at the Age of 50
bittenandbound.com 8/9/2008 — Bernie Mac died early this morning after a long hospitalization for pneumonia. The comedian, who’s real name is Bernard McCullough, passed away at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He was 50-years-old.
Bernie Mac Dies, Age 50
gone-hollywood.com 8/9/2008 — Comedian Bernie Mac died this morning in Chicago after a long hospitalization from pneumonia. Mac, whose real name is Bernard McCullough, passed away early this morning at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He was 50 years old. “Actor/comedian ...
Bernie ‘Mac’ McCullough Dies At 50
backseatcuddler.com 8/9/2008 — 50- year old comedian Bernard McCullough, aka Bernie Mac died earlier this morning of complications due to pneumonia at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Bernie Mac, 1957-2008.
daily.greencine.com 8/11/2008 — (I don't mean to sound crass, but it really isn't a good week for Bernies.) From UPI : Comedian Bernie Mac , known for his roles in films like "Guess Who," died Saturday morning at a Chicago hospital at the age of 50, the Chicago Sun-Times ...
Remembering Bernie Mac
thee-biz.com 8/15/2008 — The”CELEBRATING THE Life of Bernard Jeffrey McCullough aka Bernie Mac” memorial service is at noon Saturday at the House of Hope Church, 752 E. 114th St. This celebration is open to the public and to all his friends and fans who loved and will miss the superstar actor/comedian who succumbed to pneumonia Saturday at Northwestern [...]
First Look: Bernie Mac, Isaac Hayes, Samuel L. Jackson in Soul Men
buzzsugar.com 8/15/2008 — I knew this movie was being made, but I wasn't paying a ton of attention to it, since there was nothing to check out yet. But now that I've seen a few clips of Soul Men , I honestly can't wait to see it. Sadly, these are now some of the final ...
Isaac Hayes Dies On Treadmill
hollywoodbackwash.com 8/10/2008 — It’s a bad week to be in bad health if you are a celebrity. The death of soul singer Isaac Hayes is the second celebrity death in as many days, following that strange pneumonia death of Bernie Mac yesterday. You know celebs always die in threes. The sad thing is it sounds like Isaac was keeping himself in shape. What a freakin’ bummer to die while working out! Relatives found ...
Steve Harvey Morning Show, Tom Joyner Morning Show: Tribute
postchronicle.com 8/11/2008 — Now that comedian Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes, who played the voice of 'Chef' on 'Southpark', have died, many are mourning - including Steve Harvey....
Things Look Bleak for ‘Soul Men’
celebwarship.com 8/11/2008 — If the old adage “death comes in threes” stands correct, Samuel L. Jackson should consider laying low for a while. Over the weekend, two of Sam’s co-stars died: Bernie Mac died on Saturday, and Isaac Hayes passed away on ...
Isaac Hayes - A Legend Who Will Be Missed
music2nite.blogspot.com 8/11/2008 — Isaac Hayes was an incredibly talented soul and funk singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, arranger, composer, and actor. Read more... I would like to also pay my respects to Bernie Mac, who was an amazing comedian, entertainer, and actor. He too will be missed...
Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes Died
idontlikeyouinthatway.com 8/11/2008 — I realize this happened on Saturday, but holy shit, Bernie Mac died. People says:
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prefixmag.com 8/11/2008 — Legends Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes passed away this weekend. Now there seems to be a rash of rumored deaths ...
Bernie Mac’s Memorial Service Draws ThousandsSnark Food
The late Bernie Mac’s public memorial service was held today at Chicago’s House of Hope church on Chicago’s South Side. Bernie died from complications of pneumonia at only 50 years old. Many celebrities joined the public, and eulogized Bernie with emotional speeches. Chris Rock, Rev. Jesse Jackson and actor Samuel L. Jackson, Mac’s costar in the upcoming flick Soul ...
Bernie Mac Died and then Isaac Hayes Died and We're SadCelebNewsWire
Well, this weekend totally sucked an egg. Bernie Mac AND Isaac Hayes died . No more 'merica! No more salty chocolate balls! IMDb says: Comedian Bernie Mac has died after losing his battle with pneumonia. The 50-year-old Ocean's Eleven star passed away on Saturday morning at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, a week after being admitted to the medical centre. Also:  ...
Bernie Mac Public Memorial Scheduled..Hip Candy
A public memorial for late comedian Bernie Mac — who died Saturday at age 50 of complications from pneumonia — will be held Saturday in Chicago. Services are scheduled for noon in the 10,000-seat House of Hope at 752 E. 114th St. Donations in Mac's honor may be sent to: The Bernie Mac Foundation for Sarcoidosis 40 E. 9th St., Suite 601 Chicago, IL 60605. Ironically, Mac and Isaac ...
Is the New Bernie Mac & Samuel L. Vehicle Cursed?SOULBOUNCE.COM
We're not the superstitious kind around here and it's probably too soon to be speculating about such matters, but this isn't the sort of thing that is easy to ignore. Over the weekend, we were hit hard by the deaths of comedian Bernie Mac and soul legend Isaac Hayes . They were both stars of the upcoming Soul Men which, at first glance is somewhat of a Black Blues Brothers also starring ...
Isaac Hayes, Bernie Mac and the Unfortunate Publicity PhotoSpoutBlog
As you surely are aware by now, over the weekend, both 50 year-old Bernie Mac and 65 year-old Isaac Hayes died. The former succumbed to pneumonia after several weeks of speculation over his health; the latter apparently collapsed whilst exercising at home. At first, the news––especially in regards to Mac––was greeted with shock. But by late Sunday, the two deaths had been conflated into a ...
Bernie Mac memorial set for SaturdayUSATODAY.com - Lifeline Live
Everyone is invited to a public memorial service for Bernie Mac, who died Saturday, according to The Chicago Tribune. Services are scheduled for noon Saturday in the 10,000-seat House of Hope at 752 E. 114th St. in Chicago. Donations in...
Isaac Hayes Co-star of Bernie Mac in Soul Men Found DeadCelebrity Gossip, Hollywood gossip, Entertainment News - Anything Hollywood
Isaac Hayes who co-stars with Bernie Mac in the upcoming film Soul Men was found dead on Sunday afternoon. Hayes, the soul singer who was 65 collapsed near his treadmill and was found dead by a family member as reports by AP: more photos after the jump… Hayes was pronounced dead at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis [...]
Isaac Hayes Passes Away at 65Cinematical
According to the Associated Press , 65-year-old singer-songwriter Isaac Hayes has passed away after being found unresponsive in his Memphis, TN home. An indelible influence on the world of music, a pop culture icon besides for his work as Chef on "South Park" and in its full-length feature , Hayes will be most fondly remembered in the world of film for his award-winning theme to Shaft and ...
Hollywood Says Goodbye to Bernie MacJonathan Jaxson
Thousands (7,000) of the late Bernie Mac's fans, friends and family were all in attendance for his special memorial service Saturday at Chicago's House of Hope . Cedric the Entertainer, the first to speak, got the memorial started with something that was appropriately funny. "This dude," said Cedric, "is a very, very popular guy. You know y'all were like, 'Let me get four tickets ...
Thousands Attend Bernie Mac’s Chicago Memorial ServiceTeddy & Moo's Celebrity Pictures & Gossip
Thousands of mourners poured into a Chicago church this afternoon to say good bye to comedian Bernie Mac, who died last Saturday. Among the crowd were Mac’s famous friends, Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, Steve Harvey, Ocean’s Thirteen co-star Don Cheadle, Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson. “That dude is a very popular guy,” Cedric said, according [...]
Bernie Mac Funeral (Photos)Bitten and Bound
Actor and comedian Bernie Mac was laid to rest today. A public funeral was held at Chicago’s House of Hope Church where family members, friends and thousands of fans gathered to say goodbye to a good man. Mac told The New York Times in 2001: “The success of my comedy has been not being afraid to touch on subject matter or issues that everyone else is politically scared ...
Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes in ‘Soul Men’. Clip of the DaySpoutBlog
MTV Music Videos MTV Shows Entertainment News We lost two great men last weekend, Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes. So, in a timely promotion of the upcoming film Soul Men , which costars Mac and features Hayes in a cameo, MTV has posted four new clips , including the one seen above of Hayes’ appearance. Seeing the two late stars together (with Samuel L. Jackson) ...
'Soul Men' Clips--Starring Two Recently-Deceased Actors!I Watch Stuff - The Best Movie News Ever
Honor the memories of Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes with choppy streaming clips of a movie you wouldn't care about if its stars were alive. Soul Men clips here .
We miss you Bernie Mac!Celebutopia
It was a tough weekend dealing with the death of two of Hollywood’s finest, Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes. Lucky for us they finished filming their final roles for a new movie entitled, “Soul Men.” Check out the clip: MTV Music Videos MTV Shows Entertainment News ShareThis
In Case You Missed It: Salute to Bernie Mac on Larry KingPop Culture Fix | Your Daily Dose
On August 12th Larry Kind hosted a king sized salute to the much missed Bernie Mac on Larry King Live. It's still shocking and sad... Many of his fellow stars were on hand to talk about his great talent and life, including Cedric the Entertainer, DL Hugley, Steve Harvey, Ashton Kutcher, and Geroge Lopez. The public memorial service for Bernie Mac will be held on Saturday at the House of ...
Video Of Bernie Mac And Isaac Hayes In Soul MenCinema Blend News
Jackson and Mac croon on stage and in the street.
Bernie Mac And Isaac Hayes Remembered In ‘Soul Men’ ClipsMTV Movies Blog
It’s one of those odd twists of fate I suppose that this film, “Soul Men,” that wasn’t on many of our collective radar’s before a few days ago, now has so much resonance. “Soul Men” now has the strange distinction of containing some of the final on-screen performances of both Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes. Mac passed away over the weekend after a bout ...
Soul Men ClipsEvil Beet Gossip
MTV Music Videos MTV Shows Entertainment News In case you hadn’t heard, two of the stars of the upcoming release Soul Men — Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes — died this past weekend. So what better time to start promoting the film??!! The studio has rushed out these clips from Soul Men, which hits theaters November 14.
Isaac Hayes died of a stroke; ‘Soul Men’ starring Hayes and Bernie Mac could be delayedCele|bitchy
Soul Men features Isaac Hayes, Bernie Mac and Samuel L. Jackson Isaac Hayes’ cause of death has been released, after he was found lying next to a treadmill. He died from a stroke. The deep-voiced soul singer died on Sunday after he was found unconscious at his Memphis residence. No autopsy was performed, but paperwork filed by Hayes’ family physician, Dr. David Kraus, lists the ...
Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes: Last Film TogtherPop Culture Fix | Your Daily Dose
In a sad twist of irony, Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes will both share their last moments on the screen together. They will make their final appearance together in new movie Soul Men , along with Samuel L. Jackson, due for release in November. The Malcolm D. Lee film tells the story of two estranged soul-singing legends (Jackson and Mac) who agree to participate in a reunion performance at the ...
Thousands Join Family, Friends at Bernie Mac MemorialCelebrity Fix
Family, friends and thousands of fans gathered at Chicago's House of Hope church on Saturday to attend the public memorial for actor/comedian Bernie Mac, who died one week ago from complications with pneumonia. He was 50.The star-studded tribute ...
Isaac Hayes and Bernie Mac star in new filmNME News
An upcoming film about US soul music is expected featured appearances from Isaac Hayes and actor/comedian Bernie Mac, despite both men dying (in unrelated circumstances) this weekend (August 9/10).
Bernie Mac Public Memorial Set for SaturdayLatest News on omg!
Ironically, Mac and Isaac Hayes (who died a day after the comedian) were set to star in a new movie together
Double Loss for 'Soul Men'ETonline - Breaking News
ET has the latest... In a sad twist of fate, Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes , who both passed away this weekend, will appear together in the movie 'Soul Men' this November. The musical comedy finds Mac teamed up with Samuel L. Jackson as a ...
Bernie Mac Dead at 50Extra
Chicago's own Bernie Mac passed away at Northwestern Memorial hospital early this morning, as reported by Sun-Times columnist, Stella Foster. He was just 50. Mac had been hospitalized for pneumonia since August 1. Just the other day, a ...
Thousands pay respects to comedy king Bernie Mac (AP)Yahoo! News: Gossip/Celebrity News
AP - CHICAGO (AP) — As Cedric the Entertainer scanned the crowd of more than 6,000 gathered on Chicago's South Side to remember Bernie Mac on Saturday, he cracked that the comedy king was "still the hottest ticket in town."
Thousands pay respects to comedy king Bernie Mac (AP)Yahoo! News: Television News
AP - CHICAGO (AP) — As Cedric the Entertainer scanned the crowd of more than 6,000 gathered on Chicago's South Side to remember Bernie Mac on Saturday, he cracked that the comedy king was "still the hottest ticket in town."
Thousands Mourn Bernie Mac In Chicago Memorial ServiceEntertainment on HuffingtonPost.com
Thousands of fans of late comedian Bernie Mac streamed into a South Side memorial service Saturday to hear Hollywood and political celebrities remember a Chicagoan who made people laugh on both TV and the big screen. Mac's fellow "Original Kings ...
Thousands pay respects to comedy king Bernie Mac (AP)Yahoo! News: Movie News
AP - As Cedric the Entertainer scanned the crowd of more than 6,000 gathered on Chicago's South Side to remember Bernie Mac on Saturday, he cracked that the comedy king was "still the hottest ticket in town."
Thousands Attend Bernie Mac's Chicago Memorial ServiceUsmagazine.com
Thousands of mourners poured into a Chicago church this afternoon to say good bye to comedian Bernie Mac, who died last Saturday. Among the crowd were Mac's famous friends, Cedric the Entertainer , D.L. Hughley Steve Harvey , Ocean's ...
Stars Gather For Bernie Mac MemorialETonline - Breaking News
Stars like Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson were just a couple of A-list stars on hand for the touching memorial for late comedian Bernie Mac , held today in Mac's hometown of Chicago. According to The Chicago Tribune , thousands of ...
Celebrities Pay Respect to Bernie MacExtra
Friends and colleagues have gathered together in Chicago today to pay their respects to Bernie Mac, who died August 9 of complications due to pneumonia. AP reports that actor Samuel L. Jackson is among the group who will speak at Mac's memorial ...
Crowds for memorial to Bernie Mac in Chicago (AP)Yahoo! News: Television News
AP - CHICAGO (AP) — Large crowds of people are gathering in Chicago to attend a public memorial for actor and comedian Bernie Mac.
Crowds for memorial to Bernie Mac in Chicago (AP)Yahoo! News: Gossip/Celebrity News
AP - CHICAGO (AP) — Large crowds of people are gathering in Chicago to attend a public memorial for actor and comedian Bernie Mac.
Crowds for memorial to Bernie Mac in ChicagoLatest News on omg!
AP - CHICAGO (AP) — Large crowds of people are gathering in Chicago to attend a public memorial for actor and comedian Bernie Mac.
D.L. Hughley to Speak at Bernie Mac MemorialETonline - Breaking News
Funnyman D.L. Hughley says he will speak at Bernie Mac 's memorial on Saturday in Chicago, which will be held at noon at the 10,000-seat House of Hope for fans and friends of the late star. "I hate funerals. I don't like going to ...
Bernie Mac, Isaac Hayes Portray 'Soul Men' In One Of Their Final Films -- Watch Four Clips HereMTV News Latest Headlines
Check out four clips of Bernie Mac and Isaac Hayes in one of their final films, "Soul Men."
For 'Soul Men' director, deaths of Mac, Hayes were doubly devastatingUSATODAY.com Life - Top Stories
When Malcolm Lee got the call over the weekend that Bernie Mac had died, the director says he was overcome by grief. When he ...
'Soul Men' Director on Bernie Mac: 'A Tremendous Loss'ETonline - Breaking News
Bernie Mac may be gone , but he leaves among his legacy the upcoming movie 'Soul Men,' in which he stars opposite Samuel L. Jackson and Isaac Hayes , who also passed away unexpectedly this weekend. "Both those guys were ...
Soul Men Director Remembers Mac and HayesCelebrity Fix
When his final flick, Soul Men, is released, Bernie Mac will not only be remembered for his comedic acting chops, but also his great singing voice.Yes, his singing voice.