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Ted Casablanca
BornBruce Wallace Bibby
(1960-11-20) November 20, 1960 (age 64)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Occupation(s)Gallery owner, gossip columnist, journalist

Ted Casablanca (born Bruce Wallace Bibby; November 20, 1960) is an American entertainment journalist and gossip columnist. He had an E! Online column called The Awful Truth, which ran for sixteen years, ending in July 2012.

Biography

Career

Casablanca’s early career included roles at Esquire and Rolling Stone, where he worked in research and editorial positions. These roles shaped the writing of "The Awful Truth". This column not only attracted a loyal readership but also paved the way for future celebrity bloggers and gossip websites. Casablanca began writing for Premiere magazine in 1987, where he originally conceived his gossip column "The Awful Truth" before transferring it to E! in 1996 as a weekly (later daily) column. He regularly presented it on E! Television and sometimes appeared as a correspondent and commentator for various E! Television events. Casablanca earned notoriety for delving into the personal lives and relationships of celebrities in "The Awful Truth"; Casablanca often attributed pseudonyms to the subjects of his pieces, and garnered attention with his satirical speculation on the secret sexuality of particular celebrities. As Bruce Bibby, he has written for a number of entertainment magazines and has been a contributor to the television magazine Hard Copy. Casablanca was also the gallery owner of Ted Casablanca Gallery in Palm Springs, California.

Television and film appearances

Casablanca appeared on several television series, usually as a commentator, but he has also appeared as himself on Grosse Pointe and, more recently, in an episode of General Hospital in February 2007. In October 2023 during an interview, Casablanca discussed his decision to step away from the public eye and celebrity journalism, reflecting on the increasing commercialisation and sensationalism in the industry.

Personal

Bruce Wallace Bibby (Ted Casablanca) was born November 20, 1960, in Dallas county Texas to Robert and Alice Wallace Bibby. Casablanca earned a degree in sculpture from the California Institute of the Arts before turning to journalism.

According to his own column, Casablanca married Jon Powell in Hawaii in May 2008. But on September 16, 2009, Casablanca announced that he and Powell had, after a separation, decided to end their union. Casablanca was also notably paired with actor Harvey Fierstein from 1987 to 1992. Casablanca now resides in Carmichael, California.

References

  1. Casablanca, Ted (July 5, 2012). "Thank You". The Awful Truth. E! Online; retrieved July 6, 2012.
  2. ^ Shaw, Lucas (July 9, 2012). "Ted Casablanca MIA in New E! Online Redesign". The Wrap.
  3. ^ Kinosian, Janet (January 5, 2003). "Metropolis / Chat room; Serious Conversation About Celebrity Gossip: [HOME EDITION]". ProQuest Central. ProQuest 421767899.
  4. "Johnny Nicoloro Displays Flower Art You Can Sit On". Palm Springs Life. 2017-05-10. Retrieved 2017-08-01.
  5. Ted Casablanca at IMDb
  6. "In". Soap Opera Weekly. 2007-02-27. p. 5.
  7. Bibby, Bruce (October 12, 2023). "If We Had a Patreon: Ted Casablanca aka Bruce Bibby".
  8. "Texas, U.S., Birth Index, 1903–1997". ancestry.com. Archived from the original on May 4, 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
  9. Kroll, Gerry (20 August 1996), "The Naked Truth: Hollywood journalist Bruce Bibby — also known as gossip columnist Ted Casablanca — bares all", The Advocate: 79–80
  10. Casablanca, Ted (28 April 2008). "Psst List!". The Awful Truth. E! Online. Retrieved 19 September 2009. I'm getting married in less than a week, woo-friggin'-hoo!
  11. Casablanca, Ted (16 September 2009). "Morning Piss: Burning and Just Plain Sad". The Awful Truth. E! Online. Retrieved 16 September 2009.
  12. Kroll, Gerry (20 August 1996), "The Naked Truth: Hollywood journalist Bruce Bibby — also known as gossip columnist Ted Casablanca — bares all", The Advocate: 79, But for Harvey Fierstein, Bibby's partner from 1987 to 1992, the difference between the two is clear. 'Bruce Bibby is a real person. Ted Casablanca is a son of a bitch. Bruce puts his worst ego in Ted.'
  13. "Bruce W. Bibby – TruePeopleSearch".

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