Ann-Margret Honored by USO, Receives Challenge Coin

0:00It's April 30th. Entertainment and celebrity news today starts now, AI-powered and trending. Anne Margaret made a rare public outing this week, lighting up the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills. At 85, the Hollywood icon got honored by the USO for her lifelong support of American troops. They gave her a special challenge coin, recognizing decades of boosting morale for service members. She's only the second person to get this nod, right after the legendary Bob Hope, who basically defined USO entertainment. Next year, March the 85th birthday for both Anne Margaret and the USO itself tying their stories together in service and showbiz. Fans and folks in the know love her deep ties to the military. She's toured with the USO three times, including two trips to Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. At coin she got, in military circles, it stands for trust, share grit and belonging, making the moment hit even harder. The crowd included big names, like Bruce Valinch, Bob Hope's daughter Linda, USO CEO Michael

1:05Linnington, and board member Barbara Barrett, all, celebrating her vibe. Looking ahead, she'll grab a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Cheetah Rivera Awards in New York City on May 16th, keeping that. Take a seat rolling strong.