After the film roles receded, in the '60s and '70s Charisse and her second husband, Tony Martin, toured nightclubs and appeared on tv shows with their song and dance routines. Charisse made her Broadway debut in 1992 playing an aging ballerina in Grand Hotel, and in 2006, she was awarded the National Medal of Arts at the White House. Below is a darling, recent photo of Cyd and husband Tony. She is survived by him and two children, Tony Jr. and Nicky.

Cyd Charisse, 86, Silken Dancer Of Movies, Dies [New York Times]
Cyd Charisse, Actress and Dancer, Dies [AP via EW]

• Matthew McConaughey went to Nicaragua to surf and ended up partying at a bar called the Iguana, standing on a table and screaming, "I've lost by flip-flops," after which he was seen "resting" in a ditch. Quoth Matt: "I'm STILL looking for my left flip-flop. So if anyone finds it floating around down there (it has 6:22 stitched into the side), please send it my way. There is a reward." [Rush & Molloy]
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• Joan Rivers has apologized for swearing on a live British TV show. "Yes, I swore, and I'm so fucking sorry," she says. [People]
• One of Nicole Kidman's bodyguards laid down in the street to prevent paparazzi from following Nicole and hubby Keith Urban. A photog says: "I've never seen anything like it. And after about five minutes, this guy just got up, wished us all a nice evening, and strolled off." [Rush & Molloy]
• Nicole Richie attended the Women In Film's Crystal and Lucy Awards, because she is such a huge movie star. [ET]

• Amy Winehouse remains in the hospital, and her father is by her side. She is "still having tests done." What ever will they find? [Mirror]
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• Steven Tyler was seen at the Lakers vs. Celtics game last night. Does this mean he's out of "foot pain" rehab? Hmm, he did wear sneakers, which seems out of character. [TMZ]
• Holy crap! This "house" in the valley Britney wants to buy is basically like, a castle. A California castle. Pool and screening room, sigh. [TMZ]
• Brit's dad is selling her Studio City home. And Britney will be in Louisiana when her sister gives birth. Jamie Lynn is due in late June, which is fast approaching. [People]
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• Look at this: Mike Myers and Heidi Klum swapped shoes at a party, har har. [Rush & Molloy]
• As pictured, George Takei and his main man Brad Altman got a marriage license yesterday. They plan to wed in September, in front of family, friends and Star Trek cast mates. Takei and Altman were the first couple to receive a marriage license from West Hollywood, a city that previously did not issue licenses to gay or straight couples. Congrats! [People]
• Lance Armstrong was on The View, dodging questions about Kate Hudson. [People]
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• This post says Colin Farrell is attempting to hide a wedding ring on his left hand, but shows a ring on his right hand. The left hand is in the pocket. Hmm. [A Socialite's Life]
• Robert De Niro! In court! Testifying about real estate! That would be cool to watch. [CBS News]
• Patti Lupone is working in a memoir. [Yahoo News]
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• Singer Katy Perry: Seen kissing a girl. No, really. [Page Six]
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• RIP Cyd Charisse. She was elegant, gorgeous and had legs for miles. [People]
• Here's video of Cyd dancing with Gene Kelly. [E!]