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  • Barry Manilow Rushed to L.A. Hospital, Undergoes Second Surgery

    Barry Manilow, the singer best-known for decades-old hit songs including “Mandy,” “Daybreak,” and “Copacabana” was rushed to a hospital in L.A., where he remains tonight, for complications from oral surgery he had on Monday.

    Per his official Facebook page, Barry Manilow fans and ticket holders were informed of both his hospitalization as well as the cancellation of at least two of his shows.

    New York, NY (February 11, 2016) – Following a triumphant sold out concert in Memphis, Barry Manilow was rushed back to…

    Posted by Barry Manilow on Thursday, February 11, 2016

    Undergoing more surgery on Friday, Barry Manilow is said to be resting comfortably this evening.

    Manilow Out of SurgeryBarry is out of surgery and doing well. His Doctors report that the surgery was successful and…

    Posted by Barry Manilow on Friday, February 12, 2016

    Page Six reached out to Manilow’s rep for a comment, but has not received a reply.

    Barry Manilow wrote jingles for Pepsi, McDonald’s, and more before he broke onto the pop music charts back in the 1970s. He worked with Bette Midler from 1971 to 1975.

    Despite the fact that he is 72, Barry Manilow still enjoys a cult following. Most of his fans are middle-aged or older women.

    They–in addition to husband Garry Kief–are hoping the singer makes a full and speedy recovery.

  • Barry Manilow Hospitalized in L.A., Concerts Postponed

    Barry Manilow, known for decades-old hit songs including “Mandy,” “Daybreak,” and “Copacabana” is hospitalized in L.A. for complications from oral surgery he had on Monday.

    Per his official Facebook page, Barry Manilow fans were informed of two concert cancellations.

    New York, NY (February 11, 2016) – Following a triumphant sold out concert in Memphis, Barry Manilow was rushed back to…

    Posted by Barry Manilow on Thursday, February 11, 2016

    The post also indicated Barry Manilow might not make his scheduled appearance at Monday’s Grammy Awards. He received a Grammy nomination for his album, “My Dream Duets.”

    An announcement was posted on the singer’s Twitter account as well.

    Barry Manilow is in the middle of his “One Last Time–One Last Tour” concert tour, with stops in both the U.S. and the U.K.

    Page Six reached out to Manilow’s rep for a comment, but has not received a reply.

    Barry Manilow wrote jingles before he broke onto the pop music charts in the 1970s. He worked with Bette Midler from 1971 to 1975.

    Despite the fact that he is 72, Barry Manilow still enjoys a cult following. Most of his fans are middle-aged or older women.

    They–in addition to husband Garry Kief–are no doubt hoping the singer makes a full and speedy recovery.

  • Barry Manilow Did Marry His Boyfriend, Says Suzanne Somers

    Barry Manilow once had a hit with a song called “Mandy.” Maybe his fan base presumed based on that song that their beloved Copacabana crooner was straight.

    Wrong.

    The National Enquirer first reported that Barry Manilow had married his manager and long-time lover Garry Kief in a small private ceremony at their home in California.

    An apparently-enthusiastic Enquirer source said, “Barry has lived a very secretive life and the wedding was no different! Barry and Garry did not tell friends or family that the occasion was their wedding,” the insider explained. “It was a beautiful wedding and consummated their lifelong love affair!”

    This source also said that Barry Manilow had kept his sexual orientation out of the public eye for fear of fan reaction.

    “Barry is paranoid that his fans would not approve of him being gay, when in reality, many have suspected it for years – and most wouldn’t care,” the source said. “They would be happy for him!”

    Another source for People Magazine said something similar about Barry Manilow.

    “He’s at a point now where he’s got his career and personal life in a great place and he really doesn’t care what people think,” the source says. “He’s in love and happy.”

    Anonymous sources re one thing, But now Suzanne Somers has admitted on television that the ceremony took place. On Watch What Happens Live recently, Somers opened up about the marriage.

    “They’re married and they’re happy and I was there when it was announced,” Somers said.

    “He’s extremely private, extremely,” said Somers. “I think it was very difficult, and it’s very difficult for me to talk about, so I want to do it with complete respect and love. He’s an awesome person, they’re both awesome people, they’re my dearest friends.”

  • John Denver Awarded Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

    John Denver of ‘Sunshine on My Shoulders’ and ‘Country Roads‘ fame was posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday. The country/folk singer died 17 years ago in a plane crash. He was piloting his experimental, amateur-built Rutan Long-EZ.

    Zak Deutschendorf and Jesse Belle Denver, John Denver’s son and daughter, attended the unveiling of their father’s star. It became the walk’s 2,531st star.

    Other popular John Denver songs included ‘Rocky Mountain High,’ ‘Thank God I’m A Country Boy,’ and ‘Annie’s Song.’ Friday’s unveiling of Denver’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame coincided with the opening of a new exhibit in Hollywood called ‘Sweet Sweet Life: The Photographic Works of John Denver.’ The exhibit will appear for the next month at Hollywood’s Substrate Gallery.

    John Denver was just 53 years old when he died back in 1997. His music and his children are his legacy. How wonderful that both are still honoring him to this very day.

    In other interesting John Denver news, Barry Manilow–in conjunction with Amazon Music–just released a new recording of his duet with the late singer. Fans can hear both singers perform their rendition of ‘Sunshine On My Shoulders.’ The song is featured on Barry Manilow’s new album, ‘My Dream Duets.’

    Were you a John Denver fan? If so, you are no doubt thrilled that in addition to his music, his memory is reignited through not only his duet with Barry Manilow, but also with the huge honor of receiving a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.