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Zsa Zsa Gabor (left) and her husband, Frederic Prinz von Anhalt, are shown in a file photo from July 13, 1989.
Paul McCartney
Roseanne Barr
After what felt like an eternity but was actually just a few minutes, Frederic Prinz von Anhalt emerged from a white door into the foyer of the old-fashioned Bel-Air mansion that he shares with his wife of 25 years, former glamour queen Zsa Zsa Gabor.
The self-proclaimed German prince held a chocolate birthday cake he said was a gift from celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck.
Surrounded by paintings and photographs depicting Gabor when she was an infamously sassy Hungarian actress, a few dozen guests quietly sipped champagne and mingled in the common areas of the home overlooking the twinkling lights of Los Angeles.
But Gabor was nowhere to be seen — apparently celebrating her 95th birthday behind closed doors on the chilly Monday evening. Von Anhalt presented the cake to his bedridden beloved out of sight from the partygoers who had gathered for the occasion.
Gabor hasn't had much reason to celebrate for nearly two years as she dealt with a broken hip, a leg amputated because of gangrene, pneumonia, a loose feeding tube. But that didn't stop the publicity-loving von Anhalt from throwing a good party in her honor.
"This night is only a celebration of my wife's life," he proclaimed.
Paul to headline Queen's jubilee
Former Beatle Paul McCartney will star in a musical tribute to Britain's queen to mark her Diamond Jubilee.
The pop superstar will headline the concert to be held in front of Buckingham Palace. The concert will honor Queen Elizabeth II's 60 years on the throne.
Other performers include Elton John, Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey, Annie Lennox, Cliff Richard, Jessie J, boy band JLS and singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.
Roseanne running on Green ticket
Roseanne Barr's name is on California's primary ballot as a Green Party candidate for president.
Secretary of State Debra Bowen announced Monday that Barr is among 24 candidates she intends to place on the June 5 ballot.
The actress-comedian released a statement last week saying she's a longtime supporter of the Green Party and that the two major parties aren't serving the American people.
Madonna headed out on tour
Madonna's not finished with stadiums.
Live Nation Entertainment announced Tuesday that her first tour since 2009 will include a Sept. 6 show at Yankee Stadium.
On Sunday, Madonna was the Super Bowl halftime performer at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Her world tour will start May 29 in Tel Aviv, Israel. It will include performances in Istanbul, Brussels, Helsinki and Zurich.
The North American portion of the tour will include Montreal, San Jose and Cleveland.
Today's birthdays
Composer-conductor John Williams, 80; ABC News anchor Ted Koppel, 72; actor Nick Nolte, 71; comedian Robert Klein, 70; actress Brooke Adams, 63; actress Mary Steenburgen, 59; author John Grisham, 57; singer Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe, 51; actress Mary McCormack, 43; actor Seth Green ("Austin Powers," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer"), 38.
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