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.[1][2]
Ted Casablanca | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bruce Wallace Bibby November 20, 1960 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Gallery owner, gossip columnist, journalist |
Biography
editCareer
editCasablanca’s early career included roles at Esquire and Rolling Stone, where he worked in research and editorial positions.[3] These roles shaped the writing of "The Awful Truth".[3] This column not only attracted a loyal readership but also paved the way for future celebrity bloggers and gossip websites.[3] 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.[2] 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.[4]
Television and film appearances
editCasablanca appeared on several television series, usually as a commentator, but he has also appeared as himself on Grosse Pointe[5] and, more recently, in an episode of General Hospital in February 2007.[6] 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.[7]
Personal
editBruce Wallace Bibby (Ted Casablanca) was born November 20, 1960, in Dallas county Texas to Robert and Alice Wallace Bibby.[8] Casablanca earned a degree in sculpture from the California Institute of the Arts before turning to journalism.[9]
According to his own column, Casablanca married Jon Powell in Hawaii in May 2008.[10] But on September 16, 2009, Casablanca announced that he and Powell had, after a separation, decided to end their union.[11] Casablanca was also notably paired with actor Harvey Fierstein from 1987 to 1992.[12] Casablanca now resides in Carmichael, California.[13]
References
edit- ^ Casablanca, Ted (July 5, 2012). "Thank You". The Awful Truth. E! Online; retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ a b Shaw, Lucas (July 9, 2012). "Ted Casablanca MIA in New E! Online Redesign". The Wrap.
- ^ a b c Kinosian, Janet (January 5, 2003). "Metropolis / Chat room; Serious Conversation About Celebrity Gossip: [HOME EDITION]". ProQuest Central. ProQuest 421767899.
- ^ "Johnny Nicoloro Displays Flower Art You Can Sit On". Palm Springs Life. 2017-05-10. Retrieved 2017-08-01.
- ^ Ted Casablanca at IMDb
- ^ "In". Soap Opera Weekly. 2007-02-27. p. 5.
- ^ Bibby, Bruce (October 12, 2023). "If We Had a Patreon: Ted Casablanca aka Bruce Bibby".
- ^ "Texas, U.S., Birth Index, 1903–1997". ancestry.com. Archived from the original on May 4, 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- ^ 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
- ^ 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!
- ^ Casablanca, Ted (16 September 2009). "Morning Piss: Burning and Just Plain Sad". The Awful Truth. E! Online. Retrieved 16 September 2009.
- ^ 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.'
- ^ "Bruce W. Bibby – TruePeopleSearch".
