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Agent Bonnie Bernstein Moves to ICM

Veteran New York motion picture agent Bonnie Bernstein, who was let go from WME last week, has joined ICM. She will work out of the agency's New York office.

Australian Actor Ray Barrett Dies at 82

Veteran Australian actor Ray Barrett, who became a familiar figure on British television in the 1960s and most recently appeared in the big-budget movie "Australia," has died at the age of 82.

'Variety' Columnist Army Archerd Dies at 87

Gossip columnist Army Archerd, who wrote upbeat stories about movie stars for the Hollywood trade paper Daily Variety for more than 50 years, died in a Los Angeles hospital on Tuesday. He was 87.

De Niro, Brooks Among Kennedy Center Honorees

The Kennedy Center will celebrate the careers of Bruce Springsteen, Robert De Niro, Mel Brooks, opera singer Grace Bumbry, and musician Dave Brubeck.

Need College Alums for New Story

For our annual College Guide, Back Stage is looking to speak with recent college alumni about how their school did (or did not) prepare them for the business side of an acting career.

Casting Director Caro Jones Dies

Caro Jones, a casting director for television, film and theater for more than four decades, died Sept. 3 in Los Angeles following a 14-year battle with multiple myeloma. She was 86.

Berg Is New Regional Chief at Equity

Rick Berg will succeed Carol Waaser as eastern regional director of Actors' Equity Association in February, the union announced Sept. 8.