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Friday (Update 1)


  • Nov-20-2009 -- Santa to get Tri-City letters despite USPS decision
    Don't panic, Virginia, letters to Santa Claus may still reach the North Pole.
    The majority of the letters instead will be routed to the Postal Services' nationwide Operation Santa program. More...

  • Nov-20-2009 -- Do shoot 'The Messenger'
    I believe everyone in The Messenger existed before the first scene and after the last.
    The film touches on an aspect of military life that I imagine appeals to some personnel almost as much as patriotism. More...

  • Nov-20-2009 -- Movie popcorn plus soda can equal 3 mcdonald's burgers
    The group's second look at movie theater concessions -- the last was 15 years ago -- found little had changed in a decade and a half, despite theaters' attempts to reformulate.
    It may taste delicious, but when popped in coconut oil and covered in buttery oil topping, movie popcorn can contain days' worth of saturated fat. More...

  • Nov-20-2009 -- 'Broken Embraces': Love In Vain, By Kurt Loder
    The first minutes of Broken Embraces announce the death of its star attraction, the actress Lena, played by Cruz.
    The vibrantly hued movie-within-a-movie will call to mind Almodvar's Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. More...

  • Nov-20-2009 -- Jennifer Lopez, Adam Lambert Ready For AMA Stage
    On the American Idol stage, Adam Lambert proved that he's calm and cool in the face of pressure.
    CindyR your comment doesn't make sense. More...

  • Nov-20-2009 -- 'New Moon' Star Dakota Fanning Talks Cute Italian Boys And 'Runaways' On Jay Leno
    Mickey soon hit the red carpet to talk to the cast, beginning with an un-PC question to Taylor, asking '''How does it feel to have brought millions of girls into puberty?''' The always gentlemanly Taylor responded with a simple, '''I think it'''s the series and the characters.'''
    I play the guitar in the movie, too." More...

  • Nov-20-2009 -- This just in: And the 'Lost' premiere date is...
    ABC announced on Thursday that the Lost season premiere will be on Tuesday, February 2nd.
    An hourlong special recounting the story line so far will air at 8 p.m. EST Tuesday, Feb. 2, followed by the two-hour season premiere. More...

  • Nov-20-2009 -- Tila Tequila Explains Naked Late Night Meltdown
    Reality TV star Tila Tequila has filed a lawsuit against San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman alleging domestic violence.
    Reality TV star Tila Tequila has sparked fears for her health after she stripped naked and ranted during a bizarre online show. More...

Friday


  • Nov-20-2009 -- A gold probation star for Chris Brown
    The assault occurred during an argument that began around 12:30 a.m. Feb. 8 while the pair were in a rented Lamborghini in the Hancock Park area of Los Angeles.
    Chris Brown appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on Thursday (November 19) for a progress hearing on his probation and in the eyes of officials, the singer/actor has earned an "extremely favorable" report. More...

  • Nov-20-2009 -- Big business for a 'New Moon' romance
    Once upon a time, Robert Pattinson was God, nervously running his hands through his hair, then flicking that filmy follicular residue into a vast galactic expanse to create suns, solar systems, and human life itself.
    I think it's ridiculous that EW is stooping to the level of their competitiors (US & People) and posting every minutia of worthless information on this severly overrated movie series. More...

  • Nov-20-2009 -- This just in: And the 'Lost' premiere date is'''
    ABC announced today that the sixth and final season of Lost will blow-up with a all-night event on Tuesday, February 2, 2010.
    An hourlong special recounting the story line so far will air at 8 p.m. EST Tuesday, Feb. 2, followed by the two-hour season premiere. More...

  • Nov-20-2009 -- Top Model Winner Ready to Model But Not to Date
    The 18-year-old student from Louisville, CO was crowned America's Next Top Model's thirteenth-season winner during last night's broadcast of The CW reality competition's finale and won a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl Cosmetics, a contract with Wilhelmina Models and a cover and six-page spread in Seventeen magazine.
    Nicole survived the final elimination against Laura Kirkpatrick after winning the CoverGirl portion of the contest and falling short during the runway competition. More...

  • Nov-20-2009 -- Adam Lambert kicks off rehearsals for American Music Awards
    Honestly, I find the concept of a handler telling the writer of a gay magazine not to make their gay client seem too "gay-gay" much more offensive than the editor calling them out on it and wording it in a way that could have been handled better.
    Adam was on the cover, but he wasnt interviewed for the story. More...

  • Nov-20-2009 -- Party boy Levi Johnston is loving life in Hollywood
    He's not baring all in Playgirl magazine, but Levi Johnston is exposing an impressive new personal style in the spotlight.
    The nude model also said having dinner with the Palins would be "awkward." More...

  • Nov-20-2009 -- Frustration over Oscars' documentary short list
    Nobody can accuse the documentary branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences of crass commercialism.
    Bruce Davis, executive director of the academy, defended the process of selecting documentaries, which has been changed several times in reaction to past controversies. More...

  • Nov-20-2009 -- Brown professor wins national poetry award
    About 640 attendees paid up to $12,000 per table to attend the event in a ballroom "as big as the British Museum," Waldrop said.
    The National Book Award is the most prestigious annual literary prize in America. More...

Thursday (Update 1)


  • Nov-19-2009 -- 'So You Think You Can Dance' Exclusive: Judges, Elimated Contestant Reactions
    I don't think anyone was surprised by the guy who went home tonight: The judges last night warned Kevin Hunte and Karen Hauer that they'd probably be in the bottom three couples after their Broadway dance, and they were proved right.
    The judges unanimously kick off Channing and cite what has been obvious all along. More...

  • Nov-19-2009 -- A Minute With: Adam Lambert "For Your Entertainment"
    Honestly, I find the concept of a handler telling the writer of a gay magazine not to make their gay client seem too "gay-gay" much more offensive than the editor calling them out on it and wording it in a way that could have been handled better.
    "Because make no mistake, as terrifically talented and/or fascinating as Wanda Sykes, Cyndi Lauper, Rob Marshall, and Dan Choi are, none of them have the newsstand power of Adam Lambert." More...

  • Nov-19-2009 -- 'Bad Lieutenant' is on its own
    You might expect a legendary director like Werner Herzog to have an intimidating presence; after all, Herzog often seems to be drawn to incredibly outsized lead characters, and his films like Aguirre, the Wrath of God and Fitzcarraldo are volatile feats in themselves.
    My brother actually had the idea. More...

  • Nov-19-2009 -- Ferrell Tops List of Overpaid Stars
    Topping the list is Will Ferrelwho has had a string of box office duds lately ( Land of the Lost's failure comes to mind), yet still commands a high salary.
    Ewan McGregor finished second, followed by Billy Bob Thornton, Eddie Murphy and rapper turned actor Ice Cube. More...

  • Nov-19-2009 -- Grinch! North Pole irked at end to Santa replies
    What has changed, she says, are the generically addressed letters to "Santa Claus, North Pole" that for years have been forwarded to volunteers in the Alaska town.
    Mayor Doug Isaacson says the postal service didn't even bother to inform the city of the changes. More...

  • Nov-19-2009 -- Levi Johnston: I Don't Want to be a Porn Star!
    As a piece of pop culture theater, Sarah Palin gave a fairly competent performance.
    NEW YORK -- The first teaser picture of Levi Johnston's upcoming "Playgirl" spread has been unveiled on the magazine's website. More...

  • Nov-19-2009 -- '''Anvil!,''' '''It Might Get Loud''' Left Off Oscar Documentary Short List
    By DAVE ITZKOFF Overture Films Michael Moore gets a less-than-warm welcome when he visits General Motors headquarters in '''Capitalism: A Love Story.'''
    Michael Moore's latest, Capitalism: A Love Story, has been omitted from the list, to be whittled down to five ahead of the 2010 Oscars on 7 March. More...

  • Nov-19-2009 -- What's in a name? More than you might think
    Cruise, 47, surprised Holmes, 30, by renting out the entire second floor of the eatery, where the pair dined on house-made pasta, Chilean sea bass (Holmes's pick) and Wagyu steak (Cruise's choice).
    LONDON - Suri Cruise has proved that she is the most fashionable tot around the globe. More...

Thursday


  • Nov-19-2009 -- A Minute With: Metro Station on Tour With Miley Cyrus
    The next month Miley's show premiered on the Disney Channel.
    Miss Fanning has an ace up her sleeve. More...

  • Nov-19-2009 -- 'Sunday Night' Gives NBC No. 1 Prime-Time Program
    On Tuesday, November 10 from 8-10:01 p.m. ET, "The Biggest Loser" (3.8/10 in adults 18-49, 9.6 million viewers overall), gained 9 percent versus the prior week in adults 18-49 (3.8/10 vs. 3.5/9) and 6 percent in total viewers (9.6 million vs. 9.1 million).
    Friday's time-period competition included CBS's "Numb3rs" and ABC's "20/20." More...

  • Nov-19-2009 -- For an 'Educated Consumer,' He Discounted Designer Suits
    Syms established the Sy Syms Foundation, which endowed philanthropic institutions including The American Heart Association, Boys Town of Jerusalem, Children's Cancer Center & Blood Foundation, Congregation Emanu-El, Friends of the Israel Philharmonic, Parkinson's Disease Foundation, UJA-Federation of New York and Public Television.
    How does Syms do it? Company literature explains that Syms sells "a broad range of first quality. nationally recognized designer and brand-name merchandise at prices substantially lower than generally found in traditional retail stores." More...

  • Nov-19-2009 -- Locklear puts spark in new 'Melrose Place'
    LOS ANGELES - Amanda Woodward is back.
    More...

  • Nov-19-2009 -- Levi Johnston: He's hot, he's cute, he's playing hardball
    As a piece of pop culture theater, Sarah Palin gave a fairly competent performance.
    I was really disappointed in Oprah's deferential treatment of Palin, I think she had many opportunities to show up her (Palin) ignorance. More...

  • Nov-19-2009 -- Will Ferrell Is Hollywood's Most Overpaid Star: Forbes
    According to a list by list-loving Forbes, Will Ferrell is the most overpaid actor in Hollywood.
    Comedy on film is "My Girl Friday" with Cary Grant. More...

  • Nov-19-2009 -- EMI helps Hulu take on YouTube
    Neither EMI nor Warner Music Group, the fourth major, has reached a deal to participate in Vevo's launch yet.
    Prior to joining Mediaedge:cia in a strategic digital and social media capacity about two years ago, Wolinetz honed a range of skills as a music industry insider, a medical school coordinator, a. More...

  • Nov-19-2009 -- 'The Biggest Loser': Liz plays the age card and Danny drops 'a Jillian'
    Rebecca Meyer -- the latest contestant to be voted off NBC's The Biggest Loser - lost over 100 pounds in the weight loss competition -- has gained a new boyfriend.
    "I did play the game, but I'm not playing to where I'm compromising what my focus is here," assured Allen. More...

Wednesday (Update 1)


  • Nov-18-2009 -- 'Twilight' author: It started with a dream
    "I can't write when I feel like people are looking over my shoulder.
    Many in the Bluff City, along with thousands of Twilight fans across the United States, are eagerly anticipating the sequel to the first Twilight movie. More...

  • Nov-18-2009 -- New Moon' director wanted to avoid sequel-it is'
    In part it was self-serving because you don'''t want to have to explain what the heck is supposed to be going on when you could be shooting it.
    As we count down to "New Moon" finally hitting theaters (four days to go. well. three if you're planning on hitting up a midnight show like us) the stars of the "Twilight" series are gearing up for tonight's big Los Angeles premiere ( we'll be live blogging , so check back with us at 8pm EST! ) While Alex Meraz heads into tonight's festivities relaxed and ready, explaining, "Just getting outta the shower about to eat my WHEATIES I'm gonna need it today." Peter Facinelli opted to take a more stressful approach, tweeting, "Many people wonder what celebs do the morning of their movie premiere. More...

  • Nov-18-2009 -- Adam Lambert's Band Looks Cool And Familiar
    Lambert, who will perform on the American Music Awards show Sunday (8 p.m. ET/PT, ABC), may have an edge.
    I was getting bored with my life. More...

  • Nov-18-2009 -- Rebecca Meyer on Leno: Wowza! Hottest 'Loser' ever?
    Last time on the EW.com Biggest Loser recap: ''Is Amanda still in this game? Does anyone think she has more than one week left on the ranch?'' Fellow viewers, I never pretend to have any idea what I'm talking about, and Amanda's stunning showing last night (it was her best weigh-in ever ) proves that this season is still wide open.
    Guests have visited The Resort from all over the world and have come to rely on the calorie-controlled, boot-camp style program. More...

  • Nov-18-2009 -- Miley Cyrus, Like, Totally Hates Twilight!
    Miley Cyrus apparently is no fan of the Twilight franchise and has no plans on ever seeing the original film or the sequel, New Moon.
    I agree with Miley I don't like vampires either I don't get what all the hoopla is about with the Twilight series. More...

  • Nov-18-2009 -- Cage uncuffs inner bad cop for `Bad Lieutenant'
    The Academy Award-winning actor and nephew of director Francis Ford Coppola has been trying to sell homes around the world to raise money at a time when the values of real estate and stock portfolios have fallen.
    Ted Jackson / The Times-Picayune People gather to bid on homes up for action by the Orleans Parish Civil Sheriff's office, including two that belonged to actor Nicholas Cage, Thursday, November 12, 2009. More...

  • Nov-18-2009 -- Michael Jackson Molestation Accuser's Father Dead Of Apparent Suicide
    The father of MICHAEL JACKSON's alleged abuse victim JORDAN CHANDLER committed suicide by shooting himself in the head, officials have ruled.
    More...

  • Nov-18-2009 -- Jaycee Dugard and her family calls horror filmmaker's plan to tell her story ...
    In a statement Tuesday, family spokeswoman Nancy Seltzer called a plan to make a movie about Dugard's life "exploitive, hurtful and breathtakingly unkind."
    Jaycee Dugard allegedly suffered at the hands of accused rapist and kidnapper Phillip Garrido for 18 years, but a California filmmaker plans on taking the disturbing details of her ordeal to the silver screen just a couple of months after her rescue. More...

Wednesday


  • Nov-18-2009 -- MTV nabs rights to Michael Jackson documentary
    MTV has acquired the TV rights to Michael Jackson concert-rehearsal movie "This Is It" from Sony.
    Distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing, the film has reached $222.6 million in box office receipts worldwide. More...

  • Nov-18-2009 -- Canuck record for 'New Moon' tickets
    Thousands yes, thousands of screaming, sign-wielding, homemade-T-shirt-wearing fans turned out just to catch a glimpse of the Twilight Saga: New Moon stars at the film’s LA premiere last night .
    In Germany and Spain, sporting arenas were filled to capacity with fans eager for a glimpse of Stewart, Pattinson and Lautner. More...

  • Nov-18-2009 -- Can 'Avatar' play on DVD?
    Zoe Saldana, who is most known for her role in 'Star Trek,' is going to be in James Cameron's upcoming movie, 'Avatar.' A photo of her character, Neytiri, was just released with many other promotions for the film.
    After news that Adam Lambert would perform " Time for Miracles " on the " 2012 " soundtrack rocked the universe, the folks behind " Avatar " are keen to heighten the super pop ballad sweepstakes. More...

  • Nov-18-2009 -- A film as lost as the girl it glorifies
    A ctress Gabourey Sidibe is living her own Cinderella story - one worthy of being a Hollywood movie.
    I also thought that actress Gabourey Sidibe's nuanced portrayal of the title character transcended stereotypes. More...

  • Nov-18-2009 -- Disney's Rich Ross halts production of 'Captain Nemo: 20000 Leagues Under the Sea'
    In his first move affecting a major film project, newly named Walt Disney Studios chief Rich Ross has pulled the plug on a planned $150-million production of "Captain Nemo: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" -- the last project approved by his predecessor Dick Cook.
    Despite the director's expectation about the lead actor for the movie, Production Weekly later reported that Dwayne " The Rock " Johnson was attached to portray the scientific genius. More...

  • Nov-18-2009 -- Brad and Angelina's Night of Indulgence
    Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have designed a limited-edition collection of gold and silver snake jewelry and accessories called "The Protector" for high-end jeweler Asprey.
    For Jolie, 34, the inspiration for the collection was an obvious one. More...

  • Nov-18-2009 -- Miley Cyrus: I "Don't Want Anything to Do" With 'New Moon'
    The buzz is loud as " The Twilight Saga's New Moon " is nearing its release date, but Miley Cyrus doesn't catch the fever because unlike many other teens at her age, she isn't into vampires.
    The singer recently signed up to work with "Twilight" producers Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey on "Wings," a fantasy movie which bears some resemblance to the vampire series about a 15-year-old who becomes a fairy. More...

  • Nov-18-2009 -- Taylor Swift gets one more mag cover, but this one's in 3-D
    Although I'm not a Taylor fan by a long shot, I think anyone who cannot admit she deserved the Entertainer award is kidding themselves.
    Country fans are not alone. More...

Tuesday (Update 1)


  • Nov-17-2009 -- Tequila files suit vs. Merriman
    SAN DIEGO - Reality show hostess Tila Tequila filed a civil lawsuit this week against San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman, accusing him of assault, battery, false imprisonment and emotional distress.
    Tila is 411 93 lbs and Merriman 64 280 lbs. More...

  • Nov-17-2009 -- This Week's Blu-rays Keep on Trekkin'
    With Star Trek: The Art of the Film, Vaz and Titan books have delivered to fans much of the pre-production documents the actors got to see before signing onto the project, save for the actual script, as well as an exhaustive chronicle of how much of the design process changed between pre, principal, and post production.
    It's sad that 'Wild Child' is the last credited screen role for the late Natasha Richardson, as the movie never even pretends to be more than a lightweight teen comedy. More...

  • Nov-17-2009 -- Kellan Lutz: They asked me to audition for Robert Pattinson role
    Kellan Lutz plays the sexy Cullen brother Emmett in the 'Twilight' film series, but he says he had the opportunity to have Robert Pattinson's lead role as Edward Cullen.
    Kellan and AnnaLynne? No Way. More...

  • Nov-17-2009 -- Movie theme songs: What are the best and worst of all time?
    The BBC reports today that Leona Lewis has been tapped to sing the theme song to James Cameron's upcoming I-see-blue-people sci-fi epic Avatar, with the help of James Horner and Simon Franglen, the team who blessed/bedeviled the world with Celine Dion's deathless chest-pounder "My Heart Will Go On" for Cameron's Titanic back in 1997.
    More...

  • Nov-17-2009 -- Victoria's Secret Model Adriana Lima Gives Birth to a Daughter
    According to People, the 28-year-old Victoria's Secret model gave birth to a baby girl on Sunday in New York City.
    Lima and the Memphis Grizzlies star first met in 2006 and became engaged two years later on the model's 27th birthday. More...

  • Nov-17-2009 -- PHOTO: Ryan and Tatum O'Neal Share an Awkward Father-Daughter Kiss
    Ryan O'''Neal isn'''t in Farrah Fawcett''' s will? But her secret lover is? And guess who else got left out.
    How is it that someone like Farrah Fawcett, who's claim to fame is a cheesy tv show that was on the air about 30 years ago was able to end up with an estate worth over $4 million, yet all these athletes who have made over $100 million just a few years ago are now broke? Amazing. More...

  • Nov-17-2009 -- Diary of a Call Girl Blogger Is Revealed - Gasp - as a Scientist
    A British scientist said she is Belle de Jour, the anonymous blogger whose accounts were turned into books and the television series Secret Diary of a Call Girl.
    London, England (CNN) -- An erotic blogger whose double life as a prostitute became a hit TV series has ended years of fevered speculation by revealing her most intimate secret -- her true identity. More...

  • Nov-17-2009 -- Taylor Lautner Never Had A Dream Like 'Twilight'
    "I can't write when I feel like people are looking over my shoulder.
    "Stephenie Meyer grew up in the Southwest, got married, had kids, wrote some books about vampires and got rich. More...

Tuesday


  • Nov-17-2009 -- Album review: Kris Allen's debut
    Sing us a song, Mr. Allen.
    Not surprisingly, given the caliber of songwriters and producers the "Idol" franchise attracts, there are highlights: "Before We Come Undone" rides a zippy electro-rock groove by Greg Kurstin of the Bird and the Bee, while the Mike Elizondo-helmed "Can't Stay Away" throbs like a not-bad Maroon 5 outtake. More...

  • Nov-17-2009 -- Adriana Lima and husband, NBA star Marko Jaric, welcome baby girl
    According to People, the 28-year-old Victoria's Secret model gave birth to a baby girl on Sunday in New York City.
    "Mother, father and baby are all doing well." More...

  • Nov-17-2009 -- A fashionable turnout to MOCA's 30th
    The stars show their artsy sides! Hollywood's hottest power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt joined the likes of Eva Mendes and James Franco on Saturday night in support of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles, California -- ET has the pics.
    Following red carpet arrivals of international arts patrons, artists and celebrities, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles gala commenced with cocktails and a private preview of Collection: MOCA's First Thirty Years at MOCA Grand Avenue. More...

  • Nov-17-2009 -- Levi Johnston not 'full frontal' naked in 'Playgirl' spread, says spokesman
    First Palin told Oprah that Johnston now goes by the nickname.
    More...

  • Nov-17-2009 -- New 'Jon & Kate Plus 8' recap: Bitter, bitter 'broken dreams, broken promises ...
    Kate and TLC really do deserve each other.
    "There are many women who come through with a version of my haircut," Kate says, referring to fans at stops on her book-signing tour. More...

  • Nov-17-2009 -- Spencer Pratt Hits Below the Belt with Anti-Al Roker Tweets
    What's worse? Over-exposed stars on The Hills or Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag pitching their own reality show? In this case, both scenarios are plausible, they barely differ, and hardly anyone's rejoicing.
    "Umm, I think maybe never," the blonde said. More...

  • Nov-17-2009 -- 'Curb Your Enthusiasm': This show tastes like peaches
    What happened on this week's 'Curb Your Enthusiasm ' episode, 'The Table Read' -- in 100 words or less.
    Michael goes to find Larry and the fake Danny Duperstein. More...

  • Nov-17-2009 -- This is the Kings of Leon's coronation
    Kings of Leon drummer Nathan Followill is officially off the market.
    After years of being notorious hell-raisers on the road, Nathan is the first of the Followills the band is led by middle brother, guitarist/singer Caleb, and features youngest brother Jared on bass and cousin Matthew on lead guitar to wed. More...

Monday


  • Nov-16-2009 -- The Amazing Race: The Teams Play Dirty
    Brian and Ericka as well as Sam and Dan had to do the Sling because there were only two courts.
    Since all the teams started out even from the ferry, that's not a huge chunk of time. More...

  • Nov-16-2009 -- Don't get Fergie started
    Fergie and husband Josh Duhamel were all smiles as they walked the rainy streets of New York City Friday night.
    During the sketch, Wiig's Gifford starts singing, which profoundly upsets the members of the Peas (their reactions are pretty priceless). More...

  • Nov-16-2009 -- Sezmi offers a new kind of TV service
    After the three-month trial period, Belmont-based Sezmi will begin charging customers who continue to use the service.
    More...

  • Nov-16-2009 -- Sarah Palin back on the trail: What to watch for
    In an upcoming interview with Barbara Walters, former GOP vice-presidential contender Sarah Palin says that she did not know her daughter Bristol was sexually active with Levi Johnston.
    Bristol, now 18, gave birth to son Tripp in December. More...

  • Nov-16-2009 -- Red Carpet Recap: MOCA Gala
    Following red carpet arrivals of international arts patrons, artists and celebrities, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles gala commenced with cocktails and a private preview of Collection: MOCA's First Thirty Years at MOCA Grand Avenue.
    The Collection: MOCA'''s First Thirty Years will be an exhibit marking the museum'''s 30th anniversary and will be open to the public today (November 15) through May 3, 2010. More...

  • Nov-16-2009 -- Sarah Jessica Parker-Matthew Broderick Burglary Trial Begins
    Carpenter is charged in connection with a conspiracy to take items from a woman who acted as a surrogate mother for the twins of Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick.
    ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio -- Recipe for scandal, Ohio Valley style: One glitzy Hollywood star and her Broadway star husband. More...

  • Nov-16-2009 -- 'Chef Academy': Warmed-over dishes
    Bravo's latest entry to its lineup of mouthwatering reality shows is "Chef Academy," which follows Michelin-winning, London-based French chef Jean Christophe Novelli as he goes to Venice, Calif., to start a culinary institute.
    Jean-Christophe Novelli was born to play himself on TV. An acclaimed chef with restaurants in London, France and South Africa, Novelli has movie-star good looks, a thick French accent, a piercing gaze and a real talent for making cooking students feel intimidated, then adored, then unnerved, then undermined. More...

  • Nov-16-2009 -- Ashlee Simpson-Wentz Confirms Broadway Starring Role
    "My sister has an incredible body.
    After being dropped from her role on the U.S. remake of Melrose Place in October, it seems that she is now set on following her sister's footsteps into the world of fashion. More...

Monday


  • Nov-16-2009 -- Stephanie Pratt heads for 30-day rehab
    Reality TV star Stephanie Pratt has agreed to undergo 30 days in rehab as part of her ongoing drunk-driving case.
    The Hills' star Stephanie Pratt has agreed to undergo therapy as she denies a drink-driving charge. More...

  • Nov-16-2009 -- Ray Davies at the Orpheum Theatre
    Despite the volatile relationship between Davies and his brother and lead guitarist Dave and a heavy rotation of band members through the '70s, The Kinks managed to remain a successful touring and recording act.
    The Kinks Choral Collection is a reworking of classic Kinks songs by the man who wrote them in the first place. More...

  • Nov-16-2009 -- Sex tape glory not worth hype
    Including the fact that Carrie Prejean has a brand new book out.
    Carrie Prejean is not alone with fake stream stories Saturday. More...

  • Nov-16-2009 -- Network TV winners and losers
    UPDATED: Sweeps-fueled episodes of "Private Practice," "CSI" and "Grey's Anatomy" drove the Thursday hits to some of their best numbers in weeks.
    Fox doesn't compete at 10 p.m. The results show competitors have struggled to attract the TV homes NBC surrendered when the network replaced its 10 p.m. dramas. More...

  • Nov-16-2009 -- Jessie Baylin is Nathan Followill's Wife
    With years of sweet music together ahead of them, Kings of Leon drummer Nathan Followill married singer Jessie Baylin in an outdoor ceremony in Brentwood, Tenn., Saturday.
    The Kings of Leon drummer wed his girlfriend, singer/songwriter Jessie Baylin, in an outdoor ceremony in Brentwood, Tenn., Saturday, his rep said. More...

  • Nov-16-2009 -- Miley Cyrus looks to a post-'Hannah Montana' future during a sold-out concert ...
    Real-life Disney princess Miley Cyrus remains alive and well today, but if you'd checked the internet earlier today, you might not believe me.
    All snark aside, I'm glad to hear the star is still alive. More...

  • Nov-16-2009 -- Ashlee Simpson: My Sister Has an Incredible Body
    "My sister has an incredible body.
    As for maintaining her current figure ? Simpson-Wentz gives all the credit to her son. More...

  • Nov-16-2009 -- Shayne Lamas Charged with DUI
    "Early Saturday morning, after consuming one drink, I willingly drove through a mandatory check point on my way home with complete confidence of passing," Lamas admitted to E!
    Well I guess even DUI publicity is better than no publicity at all. More...

Sunday (Update 1)


  • Nov-15-2009 -- 'Fantastic Mr. Fox'
    The sets might just as well have been built out of available household stuff, the stiff figurines animated and ventriloquized on a classroom or bedroom floor by precocious children.
    Mr. Fox (voiced by George Clooney ) plays a walking, talking, motorcycle-riding fox. More...

  • Nov-15-2009 -- Soldiers cope with grim duty in 'The Messenger'
    Two soldiers knock on a door.
    "What was so beautiful was that you could take the military out of the movie,'' Foster says. More...

  • Nov-15-2009 -- 'Under the Dome,' by Stephen King
    The more sensible souls ally themselves with Dale Barbara, an Iraq war vet who cooks at the Sweetbriar Rose cafe, and Julia Shumway, the editor of the local newspaper.
    On a clear October day, an invisible dome descends over the town of Chester's Mill, Maine. More...

  • Nov-15-2009 -- Late-Night Revolution? In Taste, Perhaps
    There's a distinctive late-night comedy show in here somewhere.
    After the tragic passing of lead singer Mike Baker in October 2008, SHADOW GALLERY's new CD introduces new vocalist Brian Ashland and not only sees the entire band once again sharing additional vocal duties but also features guest vocal appearances by Ralf Scheepers ( PRIMAL FEAR ) and Clay Barton ( SUSPYRE ) to complement the release. More...

  • Nov-15-2009 -- '2012' film is a teachable moment for Mayan culture experts
    A: The story started with claims that Nibiru, a supposed planet discovered by the Sumerians, is headed toward Earth.
    Impressive movie special effects aside, Dec. 21, 2012, won't be the end of the world as we know. More...

  • Nov-15-2009 -- Shayne Lamas Gets DUI, According to Shayne
    Shayne Lamas was arrested on suspicion of DUI 1 A.M. Saturday.
    I had a friend. she married and had been abused and beaten by her husband. More...

  • Nov-15-2009 -- 'The Blind Side': Family rescues homeless kid
    The Tuohys, an affluent white family in Memphis, were driving home on a winter night when they noticed a black teen walking by the side of the road.
    We have a lot of fun. He jokes around with me because I'm slightly older than he is. More...

  • Nov-15-2009 -- sal's Red Kettle campaign kicks off Friday
    Wilson said donors contributed $185,000 to the Red Kettle campaign in Mesa County last year, which was down a bit from 2007.
    Detroit Red Wings Executive Vice President and General Manager Ken Holland, annual honorary Red Kettle chairman for the fourth consecutive time, will kick off the event by ringing the first bell Friday at 9 a.m. with all other bell ringers starting at 10 a.m. Donations are being collected until Dec. 24 at retailers and businesses including Kroger, Walmart, Macy's, Sam's Club, JCPenney and Walgreens. More...

Sunday


  • Nov-15-2009 -- Struggling Studio MGM Says It's Looking for Buyer
    The home of the James Bond and Pink Panther franchises said Friday it has begun to explore strategic options including "a potential sale of the company."
    Add on maybe another $50-$80 million annually going forward based on when a new DVD is released (and whatever other reissues you've got), and you're still waiting almost a generation to turn a actual profit by which time you've recast the role at least twice, and who knows if a 60-year-old franchise can even work. More...

  • Nov-15-2009 -- 'The Blind Side': Family rescues homeless kid
    The Tuohys, an affluent white family in Memphis, were driving home on a winter night when they noticed a black teen walking by the side of the road.
    The movie is based on the true story about Michael Oehr's life. More...

  • Nov-15-2009 -- Salvation Army hopes to raise $640000 in kettle drive
    Jingle bells, jingle bells jingle all the way, from Nov. 20 through the Christmas season.
    Employees of General Mills also will be helping, Daniels said. More...

  • Nov-15-2009 -- Megan Fox: 'I'm not a tigress like Angelina'
    Really? It tanked because it didn't appeal to middle America? How about it tanked because many people don't find Megan Fox a good actress and didn't think she would be believable in the leading role.
    I am trying to like her, but honestly she makes it extremely difficult when she keeps blaming others, Michael Bay, women, Middle America, for her poor acting and lack at box office success in her first non-Transformers movie. More...

  • Nov-15-2009 -- Wes Anderson Sets George Clooney 'Free' On 'Fantastic Mr. Fox'
    The sets might just as well have been built out of available household stuff, the stiff figurines animated and ventriloquized on a classroom or bedroom floor by precocious children.
    Mr. Fox (voiced by George Clooney ) plays a walking, talking, motorcycle-riding fox. More...

  • Nov-15-2009 -- World Goes 'Gaga' For Pop Star's Debut Album
    BEYONCE and LADY GAGA have delivered a double treat for fans they've recorded a second duet after collaborating on the RandB superstar's new single VIDEO PHONE. The Irreplaceable hitmaker invited Lady GaGa to remix her latest track and the pair filmed the video for the song in New York last month (Oct09).
    I also searching for music info like lyrics albums singers and much more'''. More...

  • Nov-15-2009 -- Sammy Sosa explains the change in color of his face (photos)
    Mysteries of 'Gina Gershon,' 'Tony Alamo,' and 'Friday the 13th' Solved sammy sosa face before and after speaking of cosmetic procedures, what the heck is up with sammy sosa' s face.
    The new Sammy looks like a boneless veal cutlet. More...

  • Nov-15-2009 -- A Christmas Carol and Other Christmas Books
    "The Haunted Man," by contrast, is a creepy ghost story in the mold of "A Christmas Carol."
    Everyone from Alastair Sim, Albert Finney and George C. Scott to Bill Murray, Patrick Stewart and even Ethan Hawke, Mickey Mouse and Mister Magoo have had turns portraying the coal-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge. More...





Saturday (Update 1)


  • Nov-14-2009 -- A Christmas Carol and Other Christmas Books
    "The Haunted Man," by contrast, is a creepy ghost story in the mold of "A Christmas Carol."
    Everyone from Alastair Sim, Albert Finney and George C. Scott to Bill Murray, Patrick Stewart and even Ethan Hawke, Mickey Mouse and Mister Magoo have had turns portraying the coal-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge. More...

  • Nov-14-2009 -- Making a difference for Christmas
    Jingle bells, jingle bells jingle all the way, from Nov. 20 through the Christmas season.
    Employees of General Mills also will be helping, Daniels said. More...

  • Nov-14-2009 -- Struggling Studio MGM Says It's Looking for Buyer
    The home of the James Bond and Pink Panther franchises said Friday it has begun to explore strategic options including "a potential sale of the company."
    The lenders agreed to seek outside investors for a new partnership, investment or sale of part or all of the company. More...

  • Nov-14-2009 -- Well 'Twilight' fans, how was Stephenie Meyer's Oprah appearance for you?
    Since the first movie went into production, the franchise has become a hit and made Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart pop-culture royalty.
    After more than a year of forgoing all interview requests, Stephenie Meyer emerged to promote the upcoming " New Moon " movie on " The Oprah Winfrey Show." More...

  • Nov-14-2009 -- Lindsay Lohan Balks at Picking Up the Bill
    A gaunt-looking Lindsay Loha n hit Jermaine Dupri and Pascal Mouawad's Nu Pop Movement launch party at Kitson Men's in West Hollywood Thursday.
    In September, actress Mackenzie Phillips revealed to Oprah Winfrey that her rock star father, John Phillips, raped her at age 18, sparking a 10-year-long consensual sexual relationship. More...

  • Nov-14-2009 -- 'Hills' Star to Tackle Month of Rehab
    Hoping to take care of her partying problems, Stephanie Pratt is planning on enrolling in a 30-day residential rehab facility.
    Stephanie Pratt pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor DUI in a Los Angeles court Friday and will enroll in a 30-day residential rehab facility. More...

  • Nov-14-2009 -- Apology from Jaycee Dugard's alleged kidnapper for 'what has taken...
    PLACERVILLE, CA - The El Dorado County District Attorney's Office has responded to the latest letter by Phillip Garrido, in which he seems to apologize for the kidnapping of Jaycee Dugard, by calling him "a master manipulator."
    Garrido and his wife, Nancy, are being been held at El Dorado County Jail. More...

  • Nov-14-2009 -- Megan Fox: 'I'm not a tigress like Angelina'
    If you have a few minutes today I'd strongly recommend reading this fascinating five-page New York Times Magazine story on Megan Fox called The Self-Manufacture of Megan Fox.
    As a child, I had it in my head that I was supposed to be doing this, and then I did it. More...

Saturday


  • Nov-14-2009 -- Stephenie Meyer Reveals 'New Moon' Secret On Oprah
    After more than a year of forgoing all interview requests, Stephenie Meyer emerged to promote the upcoming " New Moon " movie on " The Oprah Winfrey Show."
    A word of advice for all writers looking to spend 143 weeks on the "New York Times" bestseller list: do what "Twilight" mastermind Stephenie Meyer did and listen to your mother. More...

  • Nov-14-2009 -- Apology from Jaycee Dugard's alleged kidnapper for 'what has taken place'
    In light of a new letter from kidnapping suspect Phillip Garrido, the El Dorado County district attorney described the convicted rapist as a "master manipulator."
    Prosecutors charged that Garrido was being manipulative -- and not for the first time. More...

  • Nov-14-2009 -- POLL: Who Should Win Project Runway?
    Althea has a cute boyfriend named Stuart, and her parents seem super-supportive and sweet.
    The non-bombshell was dropped: A 13th look had to be created (but the actual shocker was that the "muse models" will be casting the models for that look.) More...

  • Nov-14-2009 -- Burdened by Billions in Debt, MGM Puts Itself Up for Sale
    The home of the James Bond and Pink Panther franchises said Friday it has begun to explore strategic options including "a potential sale of the company."
    The lenders agreed to seek outside investors for a new partnership, investment or sale of part or all of the company. More...

  • Nov-14-2009 -- Stephanie Pratt to Enter 30-Day Rehab
    Pratt pleaded not guilty on account of the heels and will face up to six months in prison and a $1,000 fine if convicted.
    The Hills star Stephanie Pratt entered a plea of not guilty to a charge of misdemeanor DUI this morning, and her lawyer says Spencer's sister will soon check in to rehab. More...

  • Nov-14-2009 -- PHOTO: Lindsay Lohan Makes Another Disturbing Public Outing
    A gaunt-looking Lindsay Loha n hit Jermaine Dupri and Pascal Mouawad's Nu Pop Movement launch party at Kitson Men's in West Hollywood Thursday.
    Like The Fresh Prince said, parents just don't understand. More...

  • Nov-14-2009 -- Movie review: 'The Messenger' starring Ben Foster and Woody Harrelson
    Variety: "Nobody plays angry like Ben Foster, but compassion is something new for the actor, who softens his crazy-man shtick to deliver a complex and moving performance in 'The Messenger.' Foster plays an Iraq War hero assigned to work for the Casualty Notification Office -- those uniformed bearers of bad news who show up on the doorsteps of parents and wives with word of a soldier's death.
    In "The Messenger," Captain Tony Stone (Woody Harrelson), an Army lifer with a shaved head and a face like a cement block, and Staff Sergeant Will Montgomery (Ben Foster), a coiled, secretive Iraq-war hero, work together in one of the most difficult jobs in the armed services: informing parents and spouses that a loved one has been killed. More...

  • Nov-14-2009 -- Gucci Mane's Lawyer Explains Jail Sentence
    Gucci's sentence is the result of a probation violation charge.
    Gucci Mane is a man at the height of his career. More...

Friday (Update 1)


  • Nov-13-2009 -- TV review: 'Prisoner' remake captive of past
    It's mesmerizing, maddening, provocative, profound.
    Where the original 1967 series - considered a cult classic - ran 17 episodes and redefined the possibilities of nonlinear (and possibly nonsensical) storytelling on television, the remade version is a miniseries with a concrete conclusion come Tuesday night. More...

  • Nov-13-2009 -- Lifetime Globe prize for Scorsese
    "Goodfellas," Great Director: Director Martin Scorsese can add another golden statuette to his stash in January when he receives the Cecil B. DeMille lifetime achievement award at the 67th Golden Globes.
    The only non-white director to win has been Ang Lee, so until another few years have passed at least, I don't see the DeMille award being out of character with HFPA history. More...

  • Nov-13-2009 -- Will.I.Am on Josh & Fergie: They're in Love & Perfect for Each Other
    Fergie is opening up about cheating and her fondness of women.
    Molly was asked about Josh while doing publicity for sometihng else. More...

  • Nov-13-2009 -- 'Michael Jackson's: This Is It' Passes $200 Million Worldwide
    LOS ANGELES - "This Is It" is raking in money gloved hand over fist.
    Continuing their self-defense regimen, Michael Jackson’s kids were spotted leaving their Los Angeles-area dojo yesterday (November 11). More...

  • Nov-13-2009 -- 'Star Trek Online' to beam gamers to the bridge
    Next up we have "Ben Burtt and the Sounds of STAR TREK" (11:45).
    Moving to Disc 3, we have a digital copy of the film which you can download to your computer or iPhone, as well as a free trial of the STAR TREK: D.A.C. computer game for the Xbox 360 and web links to the game for PC and Playstation 3. More...

  • Nov-13-2009 -- 'Grey's Anatomy': Izzie's not-so-triumphant return
    While I grew to like Teddy, I really wished that Izzie would just go home and never come back.
    Owen gifts Cristina with a cardio god, the Chief struggles with an inner demon, and oh, Izzie's back. for a bit. More...

  • Nov-13-2009 -- Salina Salvation Army Kettle Campaign Begins
    The organization is seeking 10,000 volunteers to ring bells at kettle sites until Christmas Eve.
    In an effort to expand its reach, the organization tapped into media not used before. More...

  • Nov-13-2009 -- Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire
    The painful life burdens of the movie's main character, a teenager named Precious, will cause you to weep.
    "What does it mean when the author describes the protagonist's circumstances as unrelenting?" Ms. Rain asks at one point. More...

Friday


  • Nov-13-2009 -- Chimp Attack Victim Reveals Disfigured Face
    NEW HAVEN, Conn. - A Connecticut woman who was attacked by a 200-pound chimpanzee says she repeatedly warned the animal's owner that the primate was dangerous and could hurt someone.
    This woman came to help her friend in a time of need, she did not own this animal nor was she caring for it. More...

  • Nov-13-2009 -- Levi Johnston's Manager: Playgirl Shoot "Was Fantastic!"
    Regardless of what you think about Levi, the simple fact is that he is this child's father, and he should be able to see him and build a father-son relationship with him.
    Levi Johnston says he has a lot in common with Jon Gosselin. More...

  • Nov-13-2009 -- Stripper Apologizes to Fergie
    Dear Fergie : the Atlanta stripper who insists that she had a torrid October tryst with your husband would like to apologize.
    Fergie is opening up about cheating ''' and her fondness of women. More...

  • Nov-13-2009 -- Britney's Twitter Gets Hacked & Eliza Dushku Reacts To 'Dollhouse' Cancelation ...
    Katie - "I didnt start enjoying Dollhouse until the last few episodes.
    Considering Angel got better ratings than Buffy from time to time, I wouldn't consider that struggling. More...

  • Nov-13-2009 -- Death of 'Wipeout' contestant under investigation
    LOS ANGELES - A contestant who was hospitalized after competing briefly on the game show "Wipeout" died two weeks later of a stroke apparently caused by a rare condition, his father said.
    A source close to the production company that produces "Wipeout" for ABC said that Sparks began to complain of knee pain while running through the first part of an obstacle course challenge during taping on October 19. More...

  • Nov-13-2009 -- Sue reveals yet another surprising side on 'Glee'
    Tonight'''s episode is a game-changer for the off-beat series about an underdog glee club, guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and probably dance a little, all the while answering burning questions about Artie ( Kevin McHale ) Sue ( Jane Lynch) and Tina ( Jenna Ushkowitz ) and showing off the vocal talents of Rachel (Lea Michele ) and Kurt in a Diva-Off.
    Things kick off with Artie'''s first solo, a confident, wheelchair-bound bop to the Nouvelle Vague version of Billy Idol'''s '''Dancing With Myself.''' More...

  • Nov-13-2009 -- 'Top Chef' recap: Finding Inspiration
    The 43-year-old is seen as largely not in the same league as the remaining five contestants (with perhaps the exception of Eli), and the elimination of Mike I. two weeks ago was a shocker.
    I thought the guest judge was quite mean. More...

  • Nov-13-2009 -- Rock-ing the boat
    Swift Sweeps Country Music Awards: Jon Caramanica writes for The New York Times on Wednesday night's Country Music Awards, where Taylor Swift won four trophies including Entertainer of the Year.
    Aerosmith is the best-selling American hard rock band of all time, having sold more than 150 million albums worldwide, including 66.5 million albums in the United States alone. More...

Thursday (Update 1)


  • Nov-12-2009 -- Trump Rule -- Hot Chicks Required in Miss USA
    TMZ obtained an audio tape recorded during the pre-show screening portion of the 2009 pageant, in which Trump can clearly be heard exercising " The Trump Rule " -- which guarantees a certain number of "beautiful" women will advance in the contest.
    More...

  • Nov-12-2009 -- Lawyer: Colo. balloon boy parents to plead guilty
    FORT COLLINS, Colo. — The Colorado parents who reported their 6-year-old son floated away aboard a helium balloon will plead guilty to some charges and serve probation so that the family can stay together, the attorney for the boy's father said Thursday.
    More...

  • Nov-12-2009 -- 'Glee': Defying gravity
    Here we have an episode bluntly addressing the complexities of disability and doing so with so much respect and dignity, and there are complaints about Artie not being wheelchair-bound in real life? Cooooome on, guys.
    More...

  • Nov-12-2009 -- Top Chef: The Chefs Take a Gamble
    The chefs had to translate that into a dish to serve for 175 people during a banquet at the World Market Center.
    This is the first season where the weakest chefs are being weeded out first to the exception of mike i before robin. every other season inconsistent chefs made it way too far. last season it was carla. the season before that it was antonia and lisa. consistency each week should be the determining factor not one dish. More...

  • Nov-12-2009 -- Mike Tyson arrested after LA airport scuffle
    "There's a lot of different versions to the story," Los Angeles Airport Police Sergeant Jim Holcomb said.
    More...

  • Nov-12-2009 -- Jon Gosselin: TLC Violated Child Labor Laws
    Now Jon Gosselin is calling TLC a very, very bad network.
    "The Plaintiff's hands are so sullied, polluted and infected with wrongdoing, deception, heavy handedness, unconscionability and disregard for the Public's Interest, that the only resolve that justice should mandate is that Plaintiff's infected hands be amputated." More...

  • Nov-12-2009 -- Disney restructures film studio's divisions
    LOS ANGELES, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co ( DIS.N ) on Wednesday said it restructured its film studio's marketing, distribution, and operations divisions, reflecting a new strategic direction for bringing content to the market.
    More...

  • Nov-12-2009 -- Exclusive: Ryan Murphy calls tonight's episode of 'Glee' a 'game changer'
    Tonight'''s episode is a game-changer for the off-beat series about an underdog glee club, guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and probably dance a little, all the while answering burning questions about Artie ( Kevin McHale ) Sue ( Jane Lynch) and Tina ( Jenna Ushkowitz ) and showing off the vocal talents of Rachel (Lea Michele ) and Kurt in a Diva-Off.
    More...

  • Nov-12-2009 -- 'Precious' promos during 'The Biggest Loser': really?
    Fans''have certainly''received an''extra jolt''over the last two weeks''from Lionsgate, which opted to''run trailers for Precious during the weight-loss show.
    More...

  • Nov-12-2009 -- NYC to buy land to revive Coney Island amusements
    Critics said the mayor's new plan risked "homogenizing" the area's traditionally raffish character and blocking ocean views with 20- to 30-storey hotels.
    More...

  • Nov-12-2009 -- UPDATE 1-Classic rockers upgraded to key U.S. pop chart
    LOS ANGELES, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Good news for fans of Michael Jackson, the Beatles and other veteran artists.
    More...

Wednesday (Update 1)


  • Nov-11-2009 -- Comedy Twitter feed lands TV deal
    It isn't exactly Texts from Last Night: The Movie a concept that I've long-contended would be one of pure brilliance but it is something new. Shit My Dad Says , the extremely popular Twitter account from 29-year old Maxim.com senior editor Justin Halpern, is becoming a book then it's becoming a television show courtesy of the folks at CBS and the producers of Will and Grace.
    Mutchnick and Kohan will exec produce. More...

  • Nov-11-2009 -- Recorded phone call between Michael and Dina Lohan reveal daughter Lindsay ...
    Radaronline.com reveals more shocking revelations in the Lindsay Lohan tapes.
    Why on earth did her father record their private conversations. ?? And please dont tell me for'security' because that just proves that what Lindsey is saying is correct. More...

  • Nov-11-2009 -- Books: Dickens found joy in 'A Christmas Carol'
    Jim Carrey's Scrooge is collecting holiday donations from movie fans with a $31 million opening weekend to take the No. 1 spot with his new take on "A Christmas Carol."
    The IMAX 3D computer technology applied in animated movies of "The Polar Express "(2004) and "Beowulf" (2007) were also used on the flick. More...

  • Nov-11-2009 -- 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' a fantastic second childhood
    As most of you know, Fantastic Mr. Fox is based on the best-selling children's book by Roald Dahl ( Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach ) and it features the voices of George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Wally Wolodarsky, Eric Anderson, Michael Gambon, Willem Dafoe, and Owen Wilson.''
    Perfectly matching a song with a scene is nothing new (see: Scorsese, Martin ), but Wes Anderson takes the movie soundtrack to new levels of artistry. More...

  • Nov-11-2009 -- Wanda Sykes, George Lopez set to push late-night talk into virgin territory
    Last night, George Lopez became the first Chicano to host a late-night talk show with TBS' "Lopez Tonight."
    TBS floats in that netherworld between major network and cable outlet, giving Lopez just enough exposure to convince a considerable audience to at least check out his show. More...

  • Nov-11-2009 -- EXCLUSIVE: Jon Voight Confirms He's Reconciled With Angelina Jolie
    New York, Nov 10 (IANS) Hollywood funnyman Jim Carrey has blasted superstars Tom Cruise and Angelina Jolie on live TV. The comedian appeared on U.S. chat show 'Chelsea Lately' stating he wanted to cut some celebrities down to size, branding them'spoiled brats', reports accesshollywood.com.
    The Immigration and Naturalization Service has confirmed that the celebrity couple is in the process of filing papers for a girl from Syria. More...

  • Nov-11-2009 -- Disabled Advocates Protest Glee's Wheelchair Episode
    Those who get Glee and those who need to.
    The most mind-boggling aspect of the still-fresh TV season isn't that witches. More...

  • Nov-11-2009 -- Denzel Washington returning to Broadway in 'Fences'
    Washington, 54, was last seen on Broadway in 2005 playing Brutus in the revival of " Julius Caesar."
    Washington will play Troy Maxson, a baseball player turned garbage man and the patriarch of a working class black family in Pittsburgh. More...

Wednesday


  • Nov-11-2009 -- Teen Taylor Swift is up against her elders at the CMA Awards
    As for live performances during the 43rd annual country music awards show, Norman native Vince Gill will team up with rock band Daughtry for a duet.
    Rosie Flores played in Screaming Sirens, back when cow-punk wasnt (yet) cool. More...

  • Nov-11-2009 -- Rihanna Shouts Out Maya Angelou, Her Mom At Glamour Awards
    Through the magic of Twitter we are able to see a play by play of what's going on at Glamour Magazine's Women of the Year Awards.
    An emotional Rihanna stole the limelight at a women's awards ceremony in New York when she dumped her regular androgynous style for a stunning floor-length mermaid gown. More...

  • Nov-11-2009 -- '2012': 'The thrill of destruction' without any of the real-life fear
    Beautiful Amanda Peet reteams with John Cusack in director Roland Emmerich's massive disaster epic as ex-spouses who end up trying to avoid being killed as the world faces destruction while a futuristic Noah's Ark is being secretly developed by the White House.
    If the world was to end in three years as it's been foretold by the Mayans when they devised their intricate series of calendars and almanacs eons ago, you'd probably want it to see its inevitable demise happen the way that it does in Roland Emmerich's new movie 2012. More...

  • Nov-11-2009 -- REEL 2 REAL: Disney film 'Scrooges' audience on emotion
    Jim Carrey's Scrooge is collecting holiday donations from movie fans with a $31 million opening weekend to take the No. 1 spot with his new take on "A Christmas Carol."
    I suspect some actually werent impressed and didnt like it. More...

  • Nov-11-2009 -- Robert Pattinson talks about his dirty habits
    Though Summit Entertainment has yet to announce that the fourth book of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga will be made into film, " Twilight " star Robert Pattinson has confirmed that " The Twilight Saga's Breaking Dawn " is likely to happen.
    Director David Slade took on the action-packed third film, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, which recently wrapped production in Vancouver, Canada. More...

  • Nov-11-2009 -- Lady Gaga Fans React To 'Bad Romance' Video
    A brief snippet of the clip which premiered on a German TV show became a YouTube sensation, Perez Hilton wrote about it, people Googled it like crazy.
    How disappointing for us ALL." More...

  • Nov-11-2009 -- Mad Men: Don't act like a stranger. We've got tea.
    The last episode of the third season of "Mad Men" was a wrenching mash-up of loss and possibilitythe end of Don and Betty Draper's marriage and Betty's being free to be with a man she can trust, and the Sunday-night break-in at the office of the advertising agency Sterling Cooper by the leaders of the firm, chafing under the prospect of a second takeover in less than two years and willing to take the risk of starting a new firm. (As a friend pointed out, the new offices of the breakaway firm will provide a whole new range of set-decorating possibilities next season.)
    To me, the work part of Don's life - and the ongoing duet between Jon Hamm and Elisabeth Moss - has always been a more appealing part of "Mad Men" than what happens in Ossining. More...

  • Nov-11-2009 -- Recording: Lohan was dating Heath Ledger
    Michael Lohan is a pretty terrible parent.
    Rumours were flying yesterday when it was reported that Lindsay's father had requested £62,500 for the taped conversations but was turned down, eventually taking the money instead for an interview. More...

Tuesday (Update 1)


  • Nov-10-2009 -- Timberlake stalker must stay away
    Justin Timberlake has been granted a permanent restraining order against a woman whom he accused of stalking him.
    I was let on the property." More...

  • Nov-10-2009 -- J Lo: Celeb Caught on Tape in 'Sexual Situations'
    Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James Chalfant's order to Lopez's former husband will remain in effect until a court hearing on Tuesday, to determine whether to extend it.
    Ojani Noa is planning to sell a show-all movie about their marriage, which includes clips from saucy home videos. More...

  • Nov-10-2009 -- Ugly Betty May Steal Eastwick Slot From Lost
    ABC's the forgotten was very quickly just that.
    On the other front, ABC picked up five more scripts for the Jerry Bruckheimer drama, The forgotten, which I had forgot was even still on TV. ABC still plans on airing all 13 episodes of Eastwick before pulling the plug, but by them pulling this weeks ep (for the CMA's) and next week's ep (for a Janet Jackson interview) from the schedule, we will be lucky to see that day happen. More...

  • Nov-10-2009 -- Report: Jon Gosselin to Countersue TLC for $5 Million
    Jon Gosselin is back in Pennsylvania.
    For one what does Lohan even have to do with the lawsuit? And two TLC has no say on if Jon or Kate can go on Tv and talk about there personal life. More...

  • Nov-10-2009 -- Travoltas Step Out at First Event Since Son Jett's Death
    Nov. 9: Actor John Travolta (R) and wife Kelly Preston pose with their daughter Ella Bleu Travolta (L) at the premiere of their new film "Old Dogs" in Hollywood.
    In a new interview with USA Today , Travolta says, "We've been working very hard every day as a family to heal." More...

  • Nov-10-2009 -- Is that you, Mrs. Draper?
    The last episode of the third season of "Mad Men" was a wrenching mash-up of loss and possibilitythe end of Don and Betty Draper's marriage and Betty's being free to be with a man she can trust, and the Sunday-night break-in at the office of the advertising agency Sterling Cooper by the leaders of the firm, chafing under the prospect of a second takeover in less than two years and willing to take the risk of starting a new firm. (As a friend pointed out, the new offices of the breakaway firm will provide a whole new range of set-decorating possibilities next season.)
    Season 4 will undoubtedly tap into that mysterious well. More...

  • Nov-10-2009 -- Rob Pregnant! Taylor Never Stripping Again! And Other Twilight Tall Tales
    It was by no means vicious, but Taylor Swift ]] Taylor Swift finally got in a few digs at Kanye West when she hosted NBC's Saturday Night Live this weekend.
    The singer dished on ex-boyfriends, rumored flames and -- of course -- Kanye West in an opening monologue song titled, "Monologue Song (La La La)." More...

  • Nov-10-2009 -- Report: Lindsay Lohan and Heath Ledger Secretly Dating When He Died
    Michael Lohan is a pretty terrible parent.
    Everybody pays attention to this "man" (using this word freely) is because a lot of people is concern about Lindsay. this guy can die tomorrow and nobody would care, a lot of people would make a parties and become a national day, but lindsay otherwise would be sad. More...

Tuesday


  • Nov-10-2009 -- Spoiler Chat: Lady Gaga Gets in on Gossip Girl Threesome!
    The Parents Television Council surely didn't plan it this way, but a protest from the conservative watchdog group might do for "Gossip Girl" what a guy-on-guy kiss and coed romps haven't been able to accomplish this season: Boost the ratings, which have seen double-digit declines this fall.
    After drinking, partying and completing the Top 15 Things to Do Before Graduating College, the new Three Musketeers (Dan, Vanessa, and Olivia) decide to have a quiet night cap. More...

  • Nov-10-2009 -- Justin Timberlake Tells Judge He Fears Stalker
    Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Cunningham granted a permanent, three-year restraining order against Karen McNeil.
    LOS ANGELES — A judge has ordered a woman to stay away from Justin Timberlake for the next three years. More...

  • Nov-10-2009 -- Two cable networks snap up "Curb" reruns
    Award-winning HBO comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm will air on TV Guide Network and TV Land, marking the first time the hit show will appear on basic cable, the two channel'''s announced Monday (Nov. 9).
    TV MoJoe tries to make sense of the vast video universe of the 21st century, from the people and programming that populate the five much-maligned broadcast network to cable, online and TV on DVD. It's written by TheWrap TV Editor Josef Adalian, who's covered the business for nearly 20 years. More...

  • Nov-10-2009 -- Maya Angelou, Rihanna among Glamour mag's honorees
    Through the magic of Twitter we are able to see a play by play of what's going on at Glamour Magazine's Women of the Year Awards.
    NEW YORK, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Glamour magazine announces its annual Women of the Year tribute with 11 extraordinary and inspirational winners and one special-recognition honoree. More...

  • Nov-10-2009 -- Tiffani Thiessen and actor Brady Smith expecting their first child
    ACTOR BRADY Smith and Tiffani Thiessen are expecting their first baby.
    The 35-year-old actress, who's currently starring on USA's drama White Collar, will be a mom for the first time next year, her rep confirmed. More...

  • Nov-10-2009 -- Carrie Prejean: Embarrassing Sex Tape "Worst Mistake of My Life"
    The legal spat between former Miss California Carrie Prejean and pageant officials has come to an end after both the parties reached a confidential settlement.
    Carrie Prejean is a hypocritical idiot. More...

  • Nov-10-2009 -- Letterman scheme suspect to ask court to drop case
    According to a couple of reports, Robert Joe Halderman, the CBS News producer who's charged with trying to extort $2 million from Letterman, doesn't want to take a plea bargain in the case and is gearing up to go to trial.
    The host will have a number of affairs with the show's staff, having managed to do so for some time. More...

  • Nov-10-2009 -- Avatar Costs How Much?
    Now, before I hype this all up as some kind of "all or broke" type scenario, let me just say that the Hollywood power players have indeed learned a thing or two from the days of Waterwold, and have learned to take some prudent steps to ensure that one carton of spilled milk doesn't ruin the entire farm.
    For it relates specifically to the amount that Fox and its many financial partners on the movie have had to spend to bring Avatar to the screen, and sufficiently promote it. More...

Monday (Update 1)


  • Nov-09-2009 -- 'Precious' lives up to the hype
    Daniels, who produced 'Ball,' also assumes the mantle of director with 'Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire,' one of the year's most talked-about dramas even before it opens.
    Almost as soon as the book was published, Sapphire received proposals to turn it into a film. More...

  • Nov-09-2009 -- Wanda Sykes' talk-show debut lacks spark
    And, for that matter, almost exclusively male.
    Sykes made a powerful, interesting start, even getting New Adventures of Old Christine co-star Julia Louis Dreyfus to show for a quick scene. More...

  • Nov-09-2009 -- Jake Gyllenhaal cracking the 'Code'
    Jake Gyllenhaal is negotiating to star in the sci-fi thriller Source Code, which will be directed by Moon man Duncan Jones.
    Project, which Jones is still writing, will be postponed as the director has officially been announced to helm the new thriller Source Code. More...

  • Nov-09-2009 -- 'Family Guy': Roadhouse!
    Rounding up the Smith household is Roger, the selfish and sarcastic space alien who lives in the attic, and Klaus, a perverted attention-starved goldfish with the brain of a German man.
    "Seth and Alex's Almost Live Review" managed to do something Family Guy doesn't always accomplish: Be funny in an "offensive" way while avoiding the sense that to cause offense was an end in itself. More...

  • Nov-09-2009 -- 'Dexter': An innocent (if obnoxious) man
    In a nutshell, Deb discovers the philandering truth about Harry while convincing LaGuerta to open the case on Trinity, Quinn gets on Dexter's trail and Dexter kills an innocent man.
    Nov. 9 (THIANDIAN NEWS) The seventh episode of the fourth season of " Dexter ", that aired on Nov. 9, is titled " Slack Tide." More...

  • Nov-09-2009 -- "Men Who Stare at Goats" Weathers Far-Flung Shoot
    "Wacky" isn't George Clooney's strong suit as an actor.
    Goats, which opens Friday, is not an all-out winner. More...

  • Nov-09-2009 -- 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' to be cleaned up for the masses on TV Guide Network, TV ...
    TV Land and TV Guide Network today announced that they will jointly acquire basic cable rights to "Curb Your Enthusiasm," the award-winning HBO comedy series produced by and starring "Seinfeld" co-creator Larry David.
    TV MoJoe tries to make sense of the vast video universe of the 21st century, from the people and programming that populate the five much-maligned broadcast network to cable, online and TV on DVD. It's written by TheWrap TV Editor Josef Adalian, who's covered the business for nearly 20 years. More...

  • Nov-09-2009 -- A Movie's Budget Pops From the Screen
    The Times story says Rupert Murdoch's conglomerate juggernaut (Which is now three times bigger than it was just ten years ago! There's a scary thought.) is only on the hook for 40% of the cost of the film.
    I dont have enough time to word it properly but theres a lot of things online talking about it that can explain it much better than what i can. More...

Monday


  • Nov-09-2009 -- In 'Precious,' the comedienne takes a serious turn
    Daniels, who produced 'Ball,' also assumes the mantle of director with 'Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire,' one of the year's most talked-about dramas even before it opens.
    At the Cannes Film Festival, 'Precious' was met with critical acclaim, and actress Gabourey Sidibe's performance as the ill-fated Precious received particular praise. More...

  • Nov-09-2009 -- Michael Jackson -- No One Is Forgetting
    Court papers filed in Los Angeles reveal that the 81-year-old Joe Jackson, father of Michael Jackson, monthly expenses are $20,000, but he receives only $1,700 from the state.
    Joe and Katherine Jackson have been married for 50 plus years, but do not live with one another. More...

  • Nov-09-2009 -- Arts, Briefly Honolulu Symphony Cancels Concert Calendar
    The board said that it voted on Oct. 30 to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and that it is $1 million in debt.
    The musicians' union president Brien Matson had been waiting for a call back from Honolulu Symphony officials for one week to learn about the future of the 110-year-old organization. More...

  • Nov-09-2009 -- Project Runway's Final 3 Revealed!
    More than the lack of tension in the competition, none of the last designs lived up to an end-of-season show.
    While we haven't produced a winner yet, Seattle has been represented in the last two seasons of "Project Runway" by designers Blayne Walsh and Logan Neitzel. More...

  • Nov-09-2009 -- George Lopez wants to bring party atmosphere to new talk show
    According to dallasnews.com , George is already assured of that.
    George Lopez has proved himself to be a concert headliner. More...

  • Nov-09-2009 -- lilo dad eyed dough for tape
    Lindsay Lohan claims her father threatened to kill her mother.
    On it Dina is heard saying Lindsay would, "punch me in the face, kick me out of the car. like you don't know the I went through". More...

  • Nov-09-2009 -- A&E Network Unveils Jackson TV Show
    A reality show about the Jackson family will premiere Dec. 13 on A&E, with back-to-back hourlong episodes.
    The project then got renewed interest, after Michael Jackson'''s untimely death back in June. More...

  • Nov-09-2009 -- 'Spider-Man' Is Given a New Lead Producer
    The production team will be led by Michael Cohl, with Jeremiah Harris second in command.
    Both announcements raised more than a few eyebrows of theater insiders. More...

Sunday (Update 1)


  • Nov-08-2009 -- Burglary Gang Found Doors Unlocked at Celeb Homes
    A Hollywood Hills Burglar Bunch suspect ratted out the other alleged members of the group, this according to a search warrant affidavit just released out of Las Vegas.
    Court records show that a suspect charged in eight of the crimes gave police a statement implicating several others in the thefts at the homes of Hollywood's young celebrities. More...

  • Nov-08-2009 -- Activision posts 3Q profit, backs 2009 outlook
    Gwen Stefani is no Courtney Love -- and that's a good thing -- but the bombshell No Doubt lead singer and her bandmates seem to have a similar axe to grind with video game giant Activision, creator of the popular Guitar Hero and Band Hero titles.
    Analysts on average expect 44 cents a share on revenue of $2.3 billion. More...

  • Nov-08-2009 -- 'Gossip Girl' threesome: do parents really have reason to worry?
    The Parents Television Council has asked CW affiliates not to air the much-anticipated threesome episode of " Gossip Girl " because airing the teen menage a trois would be "reckless and irresponsible," said the group's president Tim Winter in a statement Wednesday.
    Clips for the episode that will air on Nov. 9 hint at the inclusion of a threesome, and the Parents Television Council is not thrilled with the idea. More...

  • Nov-08-2009 -- LiLo dad eyed dough for tape
    Lindsay Lohan claims her father threatened to kill her mother.
    People don't deal well when backed into a corner and prodded with sticks. More...

  • Nov-08-2009 -- Recap ''' Mad Men 3.12 "The Grown Ups"
    If nine Emmys and three Golden Globes doesn't prove to you that "Mad Men" is one of the best shows on TV, then we're not sure what will.
    Pete doesn't take the news well at all and commiserates with Harry. More...

  • Nov-08-2009 -- Calle 13 Wins Big At 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards
    Puerto Rican duo Calle 13 took home Grammy gold last night.
    Calle 13's singer and rapper, Residente, ran past the bleachers high-fiving the fans, while women in sequined gowns rubbed shoulders with Mexican regional groups dressed in identical suits and cowboy hats. More...

  • Nov-08-2009 -- In Berlin, Music Fans Build a New History
    Cheers for U2's free concert in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate on Thursday have turned to jeers after organizers erected a barrier that blocked the view of the stage from the street.
    The U2 event was seen by Germany as a deeply significant start to the festivities. More...

  • Nov-08-2009 -- A&E Network Unveils Jackson TV Show
    A reality show about the Jackson family will premiere Dec. 13 on A&E, with back-to-back hourlong episodes.
    Will the brothers talk about Michael? How much? Will Michael's children be included in the show? All that and more will be answered when The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty debuts on A&E December 13 , at 9 p.m. The plan is for two hour-long episodes to kick off the series. More...

Sunday


  • Nov-08-2009 -- Method to 'Mad'-ness
    If nine Emmys and three Golden Globes doesn't prove to you that "Mad Men" is one of the best shows on TV, then we're not sure what will.
    Pete doesn't take the news well at all and commiserates with Harry. More...

  • Nov-08-2009 -- Is Steven Tyler really rocking Aerosmith's boat?
    We had to take two weeks off and we missed probably seven dates."
    SUICIDAL ANGELS was one of two bands who were awarded record deals with Boomer Entertainment and Nuclear Blast Records as part of a band contest launched by the Austrian management and booking company Rock The Nation. More...

  • Nov-08-2009 -- Readers' suggestions: 'SNL' sketches for Taylor Swift
    Any doubts that 19-year-old country-pop star Taylor Swift would be able to hold her own on "Saturday Night Live" just got dashed. (La la la, ha ha ha.)
    Country music starlet''Taylor Swift will host and perform tonight on''"Saturday Night Live.''' More...

  • Nov-08-2009 -- Judge accepts plea deal for 'Girls Gone Wild' founder Joe Francis
    A federal judge sentenced '''Girls Gone Wild''' founder Joe Francis today to 301 days already served and a year of probation in a case in which the soft-porn mogul pleaded guilty to filing false income tax returns and bribing jail workers.
    Joe also admitted to giving more than $5,000 in gifts to prison employees. More...

  • Nov-08-2009 -- Calle 13 Wins Big At 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards
    Puerto Rican duo Calle 13 took home Grammy gold last night.
    The duo also took home best urban music album; best short-form music video for '''La Perla," featuring Panamanian salsa singer Ruben Blades; and best alternative song for "No Hay Nadie Como T''," a collaboration with Mexico City rockers Cafe Tacuba. More...

  • Nov-08-2009 -- Activision posts 3Q profit, backs 2009 outlook
    Band Hero - Activision's family-friendly version of the Guitar Hero franchise - includes three songs from No Doubt in which players can perform as members of the group.
    Funny, nobody's upset that you could have Johnny Cash singing Iron Maiden, or Jimi Hendrix playing Korn songs in the last Guitar Hero. More...

  • Nov-08-2009 -- 'My father threatened to kill my mother', Lindsay Lohan tweets
    Lindsay Lohan claims her father threatened to kill her mother.
    On it Dina is heard saying Lindsay would, "punch me in the face, kick me out of the car. like you don't know the I went through". More...

  • Nov-08-2009 -- Extreme Home Makeover Crews Surprise Westside Family
    James, a computer specialist at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, is known at work and in the community as an inspirational role model who always helps others but never asks for help himself.
    Staff photo by Ron Alvey James Terpenning and family react to seeing their house after it was rebuilt by volunteers. More...








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