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Automatically compiled digests of ENTERTAINMENT
news stories
(originally aggregated by the Google News)
Friday
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Sep-03-2009 --
Schnabel ponders Palestinian conflict in "Miral"
While Julian Schnabel's Miral packs an emotional punch, he tells the wrong story. The film is based on the book of the same name by Palestinian-born journalist Rula Jerbeal. More...
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Sep-03-2009 --
Movie review: George Clooney's 'The American' isn't bulletproof
The man who refers to himself as Jack (George Clooney), a solemn, reserved figure at the center of Anton Corbijn's excellent new film The American, makes his living customizing rifles, and it's fair to surmise that he often uses them to murder people as well. A version of this story appears on page 1D of the Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010, print edition of the Detroit Free Press. More...
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Sep-03-2009 --
Movie review: 'The Tillman Story'
After he died in a canyon in Afghanistan in 2004, football star and Army Ranger Patrick Tillman was saluted by the Bush administration as a war hero who perished while protecting fellow soldiers from attackers. The outcome of the Tillmans' press for an honest inquiry has mixed results. More...
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Sep-03-2009 --
Disney Channel goes back to 'Camp Rock'
We just finished watching the new Disney Channel Original Movie "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam" and of course we loved it! The movie stars the Jonas Brothers (Nick, Joe and Kevin) and Demi Lovato along with Frankie Jonas, Alyson Stoner, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, Meaghan Martin and Matthew "Mdot" Finley and is set to premiere on the Disney Channel on September 3, 2010 at 8/7c. Nick and Joe get romantic storylines Nick's character falls for a girl from the rival performing-arts camp across the lake, which has some non-tragic "Romeo and Juliet" overtones, and Joe's Shane is smitten with Lovato's Mitchie. More...
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Sep-03-2009 --
Man convicted in Letterman extortion freed from prison
After pleading guilty to grand larceny for his attempt to extort $2 million from David Letterman in return for remaining silent about the TV host's office affairs, Robert "Joe" Halderman was released from prison Thursday, having served only four months of his six-month sentence due to good behavior. Halderman eventually pleaded guilty to grand larceny. More...
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Sep-03-2009 --
'Transformers 3' film set turns tragic when an extra is injured
Lindsay Lohan's father admits to making her private diaries public but says he never tried to sell them. Cedillo was airlifted to Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood with a serious head injury, police said. More...
Thursday
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Sep-02-2009 --
Today's 90210 babble brings back memories of Y2K
You might do a double take at your calendar, because today is September 2, 2010: A date that only comes around once in a lifetime. Garth played Taylor for the full 10 seasons, premiering in 1990 until it went off the air in 2000.'' More...
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Sep-02-2009 --
The American
George Clooney plays the title role as THE AMERICAN, a superb suspense thriller from Danish director Anton Corbijn. The tone is as laid-back as the Abruzzo countryside, as Corbijn ("Control") consistently allows scenes to drag on, belaboring the point that Clooney's Jack needs healing. More...
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Sep-02-2009 --
Miranda Lambert Leads Country Nominations
Lambert received nominations for Entertainer; Female Vocalist; Album for Revolution produced by Frank Liddell and Mike Wrucke; two for Single, "The House That Built Me" and "White Liar;" Song for "White Liar," which she wrote with Natalie Hemby; Musical Event, for "Bad Angel" with Dierks Bentley and Jamey Johnson; and two for Music Video of the Year for "The House That Built Me," directed by Trey Fanjoy, and "White Liar," directed by Chris Hicky. At 8 p.m. on ABC tomorrow night, Miranda can be seen on the CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock special. More...
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Sep-02-2009 --
Demi in a Bikini. Less is Definitely Moore!
THE old maxim goes if youve got it flaunt it - but movie star Demi Moore comes over a little too eager to show off her figure in her latest online musings. The gorgeous girl is described as being blonde and around 20 years old.much younger than raven-haired Demi who is 15 years old than Kutcher. More...
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Sep-02-2009 --
Rob & Kristen Move Out of Bel-Air "Hideaway" (156)
Robert Pattinson thinks Kristen Stewart is a '''real woman'''. No one knew that the couple was staying at the facility and the employee came to know that Pattinson and Stewart were actually staying there when the couple left the facility after spending some quality time there. More...
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Sep-02-2009 --
'Real Housewives of New Jersey' adds Teresa Giudice's sister-in-law, Melissa ...
You might do a double take at your calendar, because today is September 2, 2010: A date that only comes around once in a lifetime. Garth played Taylor for the full 10 seasons, premiering in 1990 until it went off the air in 2000.'' More...
Thursday
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Sep-02-2009 --
'Housewives' Teresa on what set her off
If there's one thing The Real Housewives of New Jersey reunion host Andy Cohen has learned from playing referee to the ladies of the Garden State, it's that nothing can hold back Teresa Giudice when something sets her off. The ladies were packing verbal heat, and Teresa didn't waste any time before firing the first shot at Danielle. More...
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Sep-02-2009 --
Jon Gosselin accused in alleged extortion plot
Just when you thought the Jersey Shore gang and all those fake housewives made you finally forget all about The Gosselins, Jonny G finds a way to grab headlines again. Hailey Glassman is not about to let her 15 minutes run out without a fight; she's back in the news, dragging ex-boyfriend Jon Gosselin's already soiled name through the mud. Hailey explains that Jon often made the calls via speaker phone while Hailey was present, unbeknownst to Kate. More...
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Sep-02-2009 --
Katrina, Five Years Later
Five years had passed since Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, but a group of students from universities across the nation had only four weeks to document the remnants of the devastation and rebuilding efforts in the city. Two years after the hurricane, the city began to repopulate further ''' public school enrollment increased, old homes were demolished and new construction was picking up the pace. More...
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Sep-02-2009 --
Glee stars are my family: Lea Michele
The Rachel Berry of 'Glee', who flaunts her sexy side on the cover of Glamour magazine, reasons her co-star is able to inspire and protect her despite the fact that they both have big personalities. "I think we'''re going to see with a boyfriend. More...
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Sep-02-2009 --
Beauty Queens, TV Hosts Set for New Season of The Amazing Race
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Beauty queens, home shopping hosts and a pair of Ivy League a capella singers highlight The Amazing Race's season 17 cast, announced Wednesday by CBS. The new cast also features a birth mother/daughter team who were recently reunited after the mother gave her newborn daughter up for adoption over 20 years ago. The latest batch of contestants on "The Amazing Race" includes a newly dating couple from Fort Lauderdale. More...
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Sep-02-2009 --
Rihanna Fixed Taylor Momsen
Set on the barren border between Texas and Mexico, Machete has an eclectic cast including Robert De Niro as an anti-immigrant U.S. senator, Jessica Alba as a law enforcement agent, veteran action film actor Steven Seagal, "Miami Vice" star Don Johnson and Lindsay Lohan. Rodriguez's latest role as Luz in Robert Rodriguez 's Machete takes the action star to a whole new level of kicking ass. More...
Wednesday (Update 1)
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Sep-01-2009 --
Tiger Woods takes out $54.5 million mortgage on mansion in Florida
The pro golfer has reportedly moved into a new home in New York City. Tiger and Elin have two children - a three year old daughter named Sam and a one year old son named Sam. More...
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Sep-01-2009 --
NYC man plunges 39 stories, lands on car, survives
Witnesses and police say 22-year-old Thomas Magill jumped from the high-rise at West 63rd Street on Tuesday. One could argue the story is a great quality story for the Charger -- it certainly must meet roof crush standards. More...
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Sep-01-2009 --
Samantha Ronson: "Incredibly Sad" Over Fatal Dog Attack
Samantha Ronson, friend of actress Linsdsay Lohan,'' is the subject of a criminal investigation, according to the County Department of Animal Care & Control, regarding the death of Tiger, a three pound Maltese, allegedly killed by Ronson's bulldog, Cadillac, who has killed a dog in the past, and had just returned from a three week socialization program. Samantha Ronson'''s bulldog, Cadillac, killed a small Maltese in her apartment building yesterday, and Sam is all sorts of sad about it. More...
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Sep-01-2009 --
Zsa Zsa Gabor back in hospital
Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor was rushed to the hospital after her husband found her unresponsive Tuesday morning, her publicist told CNN. Gabor, 93, was taken by ambulance from her Bel Air, California, home to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, where she had undergone hip replacement surgery earlier this summer , publicist John Blanchette said Tuesday. Washington, September 1 (ANI): Ailing actress Zsa Zsa Gabor has been hospitalized again. More...
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Sep-01-2009 --
Meet '''The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills''':
Bravo's newest "Housewives" cast includes: Camille Grammer - a mother of two who filed for divorce from Kelsey Grammer in July, Adrienne Maloof - a mother of three and part of the Maloof family dynasty (owner of the NBA's Sacramento Kings and the Palms hotel in Vegas), Kim and Kyle Richards - former child actors and Paris Hilton's aunt, Lisa Vanderpump - a British native, restaurant maven (Sur and Villa Blanca in LA) and mother of two, Taylor Armstrong - an Oklahoma native, who is a mother and wife of a venture capitalist. Adrienne Maloof : The New Mexico native is part of the Maloof dynasty, which owns the Sacramento Kings basketball team and the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. More...
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Sep-01-2009 --
Emmy Resentments Surface in TV Industry
By DAVE ITZKOFF Peter Kramer/KRAPE, Via Associated Press Miranda Lambert is one of five nominees for the Country Music Association's Entertainer of the Year award. "Country Music's Biggest Night" will be hosted for the third time by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. More...
Wednesday
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Sep-01-2009 --
Samantha Ronson 'incredibly sad' after dog attack
Samantha Ronson, friend of actress Linsdsay Lohan,'' is the subject of a criminal investigation, according to the County Department of Animal Care & Control, regarding the death of Tiger, a three pound Maltese, allegedly killed by Ronson's bulldog, Cadillac, who has killed a dog in the past, and had just returned from a three week socialization program. That's sad, and to Tiger's owner my sympathies go out to you. More...
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Sep-01-2009 --
Kardashian clan to launch clothing line for QVC
Apparently Kim, who is one of the stars of Keeping up With the Kardashians on E!, was interviewed on the red carpet of the 2010 Emmy Awards. The voluptuous Kim is perhaps the best known of the bunch, a fashion maven whose time in the spotlight was without a doubt assured by a combination of two things: the tireless commitment to appearing in the media'''s eyes and'''a sex tape that '''leaked''' all too conveniently. More...
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Sep-01-2009 --
Jesse James' Former Neighbor: James Brought a 'Bad Aura'
No Tweet needed here Jesse James and Kat Von D have confirmed they've taken their their relationship to the next level with a weekend getaway to Texas. It'''s much more peaceful down here.''' More...
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Sep-01-2009 --
'Piranha 3D' producer responds to James Cameron in a message that'd require 55 ...
Did anyone see Avatar this past weekend? The once-high-grossing 3D movie was re-released in theaters again, this time with nine minutes of previously unseen material tacked on. A lot of higher-brow people have complained it was simplistic, but I think that was deliberate. More...
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Sep-01-2009 --
Real Housewives Heads to TV?s Most Famous Zip Code
Bravo's newest "Housewives" cast includes: Camille Grammer - a mother of two who filed for divorce from Kelsey Grammer in July, Adrienne Maloof - a mother of three and part of the Maloof family dynasty (owner of the NBA's Sacramento Kings and the Palms hotel in Vegas), Kim and Kyle Richards - former child actors and Paris Hilton's aunt, Lisa Vanderpump - a British native, restaurant maven (Sur and Villa Blanca in LA) and mother of two, Taylor Armstrong - an Oklahoma native, who is a mother and wife of a venture capitalist. Adrienne Maloof - Maloof grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico and moved to Beverly Hills 15 years ago. More...
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Sep-01-2009 --
Lea Michele to the rescue for stray kittens
The 44th Annual CMA Awards is shaping up to be a big night for Miranda Lambert at least so far. Fast forward a few years to the country singers of today. More...
Tuesday
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Aug-31-2009 --
Perla Ferrar Pictures - People in the News
Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash -- real name Saul Hudson -- filed for divorce from his wife Perla Ferrar at the L.A. County Superior Court, according to TMZ. Slash is requesting joint custody of the couple's two sons, London Emilio and Cash Anthony, and is reportedly offering to pay spousal support. Perla Ferrar, Slash's wife is getting the boot. More...
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Aug-31-2009 --
Sued RV Dealer Challenges Taylor Lautner to a Push-up Contest
A short while ago, "Twilight" heartthrob Taylor Lautner sued an RV dealership for failing to deliver to him a customized vehicle on time, as stipulated by contract. Barta's statement said the matter might be settled if McMahon made a $40,000 donation to a charity of Lautner's choosing. More...
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Aug-31-2009 --
EXCLUSIVE: Jesse James' Former Neighbors 'Happy' He Left Town
No Tweet needed here Jesse James and Kat Von D have confirmed they've taken their their relationship to the next level with a weekend getaway to Texas. The made for each duo was spotted walking around, holding hands in Texas over the weekend. More...
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Aug-31-2009 --
Kardashian clan to launch a fashion line for QVC
Apparently Kim, who is one of the stars of Keeping up With the Kardashians on E!, was interviewed on the red carpet of the 2010 Emmy Awards. The problem is, Kim doesn't like blind dates. More...
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Aug-31-2009 --
'Takers' and 'Last Exorcism' switch places!
The North American box office continued its late-summer siesta this weekend as a two new movies, Lionsgate's The Last Exorcism and Sony's Takers pushed Sylvester Stallone's The Expendables out of the top spot. The Last Exorcism a mix between The Exorcist and The Blair Witch Project surprised analysts with a debut of $21.3 million, according to studio estimates from Hollywood.com. More...
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Aug-31-2009 --
Google Working on Pay-Per-View Movies
LOS ANGELES -- Roughly two weeks before a judge would sentence her to jail, Lindsay Lohan sat in a downtown courtroom and recounted to a grand jury how a burglar's black fingerprints on her wall left her so unnerved that she had to move. "You are like, 'Who has been in my house?' You know, the value of things kind of fades away. More...
Tuesday
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Aug-31-2009 --
Radio Exec Named Next ABC Family President
Riley, who most recently served as senior vice president and general manager of Radio Disney, will oversee all original programming and acquisitions, as well as marketing, sales and operations. After Paul Lee left his post as president of ABC Family to move to the top job at ABC , the Walt Disney Company has now revealed that a radio executive (albeit, one with some television experience) will be taking Lee's place. More...
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Aug-31-2009 --
TI Salutes Fans For Making 'Takers' #1
T.I., Chris Brown and the all-star cast of Takers has helped the film gain the number 2 spot at the box office on its opening weekend. Two of the latest hip-hoppers to attempt the leap, Chris Brown and Tip "T.I." More...
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Aug-31-2009 --
Lea Michele: Britney Spears Is "So Tiny!"
We know the show is just as much about the fashion as the awards, so here are the style winners and losers. The Emmys are all about the awards, but also the dresses! 'Glee' star Lea Michele chose a stunning floor length blue dress, with ruffles all the way to the floor. More...
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Aug-31-2009 --
'Kate Plus 8' review: And you thought you saw the last of Gosselin on the Emmys...
Out of all the people who walked the red carpet at the Emmy Awards Sunday night, one person in particular stood out in the crowd. "I think it is so fun to be somebody else, to get out of me and be somebody else." More...
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Aug-31-2009 --
Maserati GranTurismo Pulled Over with Lindsay Lohan Behind the Wheel
The 24-year-old beauty, who just completed her rehab stint on August 24, was pulled over by a police officer on Friday night, August 27 at 11:00 P.M., TMZ reported. Lindsay Lohan reportedly got pulled over by a patrol car at 11:00 PM on Friday, August 27, while going to Chateau Marmont. More...
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Aug-31-2009 --
Samantha Ronson "Incredibly Sad" About Fatal Dog Attack
We know the show is just as much about the fashion as the awards, so here are the style winners and losers. The Emmys are all about the awards, but also the dresses! 'Glee' star Lea Michele chose a stunning floor length blue dress, with ruffles all the way to the floor. More...
Monday
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Aug-30-2009 --
Ryan Reynolds, Bradley Cooper, and their abs to star in buddy cop flick
Now the names behind the action fest are none other than Ryan Reynolds and Bradley Cooper . Great casting This movie just shot up my list of movies I want to see because Reynolds and Cooper are both great actors and if this is anything like Lethal Weapon then we are in for a treat. More...
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Aug-30-2009 --
Nigel Lythgoe avoids 'Idol' talk; Gervais says no to 'Office' speculation
The best thing ever said concerning the national embarrassment that is "American Idol," was recently uttered by Sir Elton John's UK publicist, Gary Farrow, in response to the possibility that the singer-songwriter was being considered to appear on the show as a judge. If they are supposedly working with Elton John why are his reps vehemently denying it. More...
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Aug-30-2009 --
Detroit Symphony Players Reject Contract Proposals
DSO management offered musicians Proposals A or B from which to choose. There would be some pay recovery in the second and third years of the contract. More...
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Aug-30-2009 --
Emmy Awards 2010 Winners List, Surprises and Omissions
The Amazing Race has won the category the previous seven years and was the favourite again this year while other nominees this year were Project Runway and American Idol. With a category list that includes "Nurse Jackie," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "30 Rock," "Glee," "The Office," and "Modern Family," there are too many amazing shows all vying for the award. More...
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Aug-30-2009 --
Emmy Awards 2010: Kate Gosselin disses herself while Ricky Gervais tears into ...
Most Surprising Win, Part I: In a category heavily favored for The Good Wife's Julianna Margulies, five-time nominee Kyra Sedgwick takes home the best actress in a drama prize for The Closer. Most Modest Acceptance Speech: Edie Falco wins an Emmy for her genre-busting work on Nurse Jackie, becoming the first woman to win best actress statuettes in both Comedy and Drama categories. ( Carroll O'Connor is the only man to have achieved the same feat -- for All in the Family and In the Heat of the Night.) More...
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Aug-30-2009 --
Lindsay Lohan Pulled Over By Cops, Report Says
Most Surprising Win, Part I: In a category heavily favored for The Good Wife's Julianna Margulies, five-time nominee Kyra Sedgwick takes home the best actress in a drama prize for The Closer. Most Modest Acceptance Speech: Edie Falco wins an Emmy for her genre-busting work on Nurse Jackie, becoming the first woman to win best actress statuettes in both Comedy and Drama categories. ( Carroll O'Connor is the only man to have achieved the same feat -- for All in the Family and In the Heat of the Night.) More...
Monday
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Aug-30-2009 --
'Top Chef' ends 'Amazing Race's' Emmy streak
Top Chef, which won the award for Outstanding Editing in a Reality Series at the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2008, has spawned spinoff series Top Chef:Junio r, Top Chef: Masters and the upcoming Top Chef: Just Desserts on Bravo. "Top Chef" beat the CBS series for outstanding reality competition on Sunday. More...
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Aug-30-2009 --
Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer: First Emmy, Then Honeymoon
Those with a Star Magazine subscription can find all about the happy married life of True Blood star Anna Paquin. Speaking to Us Magazine, Preston explained that Paquin and Moyer have a wonderful relationship based on mutual understanding. More...
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Aug-30-2009 --
Jacko`s body may be exhumed
Thousands of MICHAEL JACKSON fans gathered across the U.S. on Sunday (29Aug10), to celebrate what would have been the King of Pop's 52nd birthday. Wearing the typical accessories of the star, the hat and the glitter glove, fans gathered in memory of Jackson, who on Sunday would have turned 52. More...
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Aug-30-2009 --
Google plans pay-per-view films
Right now YouTube may have the market cornered on talking babies and ridiculous videos involving guys getting hit in the crotch, but when it comes to streaming anything that's actually, you know, good, people are going to Netflix Instant Watch and Hulu. The recently launched Google TV platform, which brings YouTube directly to Internet-connected televisions, presumes a constant Internet connection, so the rumored streaming rental model is a perfect fit for it. More...
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Aug-30-2009 --
Mystery illness forces Bieber to pull out of gig
Archives 29Aug10 Justin Bieber has been super sick and has to cancel a show originally scheduled for tonight at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY instead Bieber will perform Wednesday night. more Justin's not feeling too great after the jump A. This Girls flocking to Syracuse this weekend got devastating news today: Justin Bieber is postponing his concert at the New York State Fair -- originally set for 7 p.m. tonight -- until this Wednesday, according to TMZ. He's reportedly suffering. The fair, opened Thursday, announced that concert of Justin Bieber will be rescheduled. More...
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Aug-30-2009 --
Baltimore natives make a respectable showing at the Emmy Awards
Kyra's'' competition was fierce. Sedgwick is a nominee tonight for an Emmy, and she''probably won't win. More...
Sunday
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Aug-29-2009 --
Katy Perry Revenge for iPhone
Katy Perry wrapped up the Today show'''s Toyota Summer Concert Series this morning, performing two songs off her new album Teenage Dream and a jazzy remix of '''I Kissed a Girl.''' "And you know, life is too stressful to not have a laugh about stuff and it really helps. More...
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Aug-29-2009 --
Intruder no match for Paris Hilton's boyfriend?
A man suspected of trying to break into Paris Hilton's Los Angeles home while armed with knives was charged today with attempted residential burglary, according to the District Attorney's Office. BEIJING, Aug. 27 (Xinhuanet) -- Paris Hilton's house intruder was charged on Thursday with attempted residential burglary, the District Attorney's office said. More...
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Aug-29-2009 --
Taylor Swift's 'Mine' Recalls Pop-Culture Love Stories
The 20-year-old country singer Taylor Swift premiered her "Mine" music video in Kennebunkport, during a half-hour CMT special event on Friday evening, August 27. The video directed by Roman White was shot in July. More...
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Aug-29-2009 --
NYC Subway Driver Stops Train Just in Time to Avoid Woman
Stunning photographs show the unidentified woman sprawled out on the subway tracks at the Fifth Ave. and 59th St. station about 7 a.m. Saturday. An eagle-eyed''motorman saved a straphanger from almost certain death when he slammed the brakes on a 370-ton train - missing by mere seconds a woman who had fallen on the tracks. More...
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Aug-29-2009 --
'Bachelorette' Contestant Jesse Csincsak Weds
"I've waited for this moment my whole life," said Jesse Csincsak on Friday, according to PEOPLE, the night before tying the knot with Ann Lueders at Las Vegas' Rumor Hotel on Saturday. Lueders, 28, is four months pregnant with the couple's first child. More...
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Aug-29-2009 --
Big hack attack
Levi Johnston has claimed that ex-girlfriend Bristol Palin has the same attitude to the limelight as he has. Sounds like people that have no direction in life, follow sara palin. levi is a mini-me. just making money like his hero; Sara Palin. is this really important. More...
Sunday
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Aug-29-2009 --
Taylor Swift's 'Mine' Recalls Pop-Culture Love Stories
The 20-year-old country singer Taylor Swift premiered her "Mine" music video in Kennebunkport, during a half-hour CMT special event on Friday evening, August 27. Actor Toby Hemingway ("Black Swan") plays Swift's "man." More...
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Aug-29-2009 --
James Cameron Admits Some 'Avatar' Footage Will Never Be Released
The U.S. army lands in Pandora, an earth-sized moon in outer space. "Avatar was a very, very experimental film from the getgo for all the obvious reasons, a giant 3-D tent-pole movie and performance-capture and all that," said Cameron. More...
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Aug-29-2009 --
Intruder no match for Paris Hilton's boyfriend?
A man Paris Hilton caught trying to break into her home has been charged. The LA County District Attorney reportedly confirmed the charges to the website. More...
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Aug-29-2009 --
Angelina Jolie Considering 'Unforgiven' Role Based On British Miniseries
A movie adaptation of the British miniseries is currently being scripted by Christopher McQuarrie with Angelina Jolie in mind for the leading role, Deadline.com reports. Jolie - who stars in the new action movie 'Salt' - is a qualified pilot, as is Pitt. More...
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Aug-29-2009 --
Swords, sandals, and splatter
From Neil Marshall, director of horror hits The Descent and Dog Soldiers, comes a chase thriller set during the Roman occupation of Britain. All of the survivors attempting to reach safety provide strong performances. More...
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Aug-29-2009 -- Mariana Klaveno on Stephen Moyer & Anna Paquin: '''They are so in Love'''
The fun doesn't end there. I have already privately apologized to Todd and Sarah. More...
Saturday
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Aug-28-2009 --
Levi Johnston makes 6th visit to CBS morning show
The fun doesn't end there. I have already privately apologized to Todd and Sarah. More...
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Aug-28-2009 --
Michael Jackson Kids Start School for First Time
The two kids started at The Buckley School in the San Fernando Valley earlier this week. The private school (where the tuition ranges from $25,769 to $29,010 per student per year) has some other famous alums, including Kim Kardashian , Alyssa Milano, Matthew Perry, Rashida Jones , Laura Dern, Nicolette Sheridan , and Paris and Nicky Hilton. More...
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Aug-28-2009 --
What Was the Biggest Surprise on Jersey Shore?
You don't often hear the word "sanitation" in the Jersey Shore house. (Unless you're talking about Ronnie's future career options. Dinner can be a drag in the Jersey Shore house, says Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola, because the girls always get stuck doing the dishes. More...
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Aug-28-2009 --
Chris Brown Scores Positive Marks In Probation Hearing
"You're doing a great job." NO ONE, but Rihanna and Chris, knows what happened that night. More...
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Aug-28-2009 --
Mayer calls HuffPost 'the internet Death Star'
John Mayer has kept fairly quiet since dropping the "N" word in Playboy earlier this year, but he broke from the light-hearted material in his recent Tumblr posts to take on reports which claim he's returned to the arms of Jennifer Aniston. The Huffington Post speculated that the singer could be back on with "The Switch" actress following, what the site claimed was his on-stage ramblings from his recent show at the Hollywood Bowl. "Let's break it down: I don't think I ever said, '''I believe in second chances!''' but I can't be 100 percent sure," Mayer said in a post on Web site tumblr.com. More...
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Aug-28-2009 --
Big Brother: Double Eviction Rocks the House
Not just any other movie, but a silent, black-and-white movie about Louis Armstrong. The unsophisticated physical comedy is more akin to lower-tier Keystone Kops shorts than Chaplin, while the title character is little more than an onlooker with a horn. More...
Saturday
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Aug-28-2009 --
Mesrine: Killer Instinct
The younger Cassel took a variety of darker, more diverse roles -- most notably as a young skinhead in Mathieu Kassovitz's breakthrough feature "La Haine (Hate)." I'll tell you here and now that Part Two of the Mesrine saga is much better and much more interesting. More...
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Aug-28-2009 --
A Silent Musical
Not just any other movie, but a silent, black-and-white movie about Louis Armstrong. The unsophisticated physical comedy is more akin to lower-tier Keystone Kops shorts than Chaplin, while the title character is little more than an onlooker with a horn. More...
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Aug-28-2009 --
Tina Fey's Emmy message to Betty White: Mention me
Bryan Bedder/Getty Images; Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Sunday August 22, 2010 10:46am Doogie and Rose Nyland won big! At Saturday's Creative Arts Emmy Awards at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, Betty White and Neil Patrick Harris both grabbed. Gearing up for the 62 nd Emmy Awards ceremony this Sunday, August 29 th with Jimmy Fallon as host? Ohhhh, what a shame. More...
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Aug-28-2009 --
"Toy Story 3" to Cross $1 Billion Boxoffice Mark
Already the 7th biggest motion picture in industry history, Disney is now the first studio to ever release back-to-back billion dollar hits in a single year. ( Tim Burton's " Alice In Wonderland " was the first, which ranks as the the 5th biggest title in global box office history with $1.0243 billion worldwide.) In two months, " Toy Story 3 " became the most successful animated film in movie history. More...
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Aug-28-2009 --
Nobody keeps Baby off 'Dancing!'
Bristol Palin -- daughter of Sarah Palin and baby mama of Levi Johnston -- will be hitting the dance floor on the upcoming 11th season of Dancing With the Stars, E! Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN) - Kirstie Alley, of Cheers and Jenny Craig fame, will be dancing under the bright lights on the next season with Dancing With the Stars. More...
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Aug-28-2009 --
Renner joins newest 'Mission Impossible'
LOS ANGELES — War miniseries "The Pacific," comedy series "Glee," and hit dramas "Mad Men," "Lost" and "30 Rock" are among the big contenders for this year's Emmy Awards, along with actor George Clooney's humanitarian efforts. Newman has only been nominated three times for Emmy and has won every time. More...
Friday
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Aug-27-2009 --
'Jersey Shore' Season Two, Episode Five: By The Numbers
Last night "Jersey Shore" season 2 episode 5 was aired on MTV and the audience watched the show with full anticipation to watch the drama and fun of the reality series. New Jersey is more than 50% hater, according to a Quinnipiac University poll . More...
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Aug-27-2009 --
James Cameron Admits Some 'Avatar' Footage Will Never Be Released
This weekend Avatar returns to theaters with an additional 9 minutes of new footage with what is being dubbed Avatar: Special Edition. "The other factor is I think people want to see 'Avatar' in movie theaters. More...
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Aug-27-2009 --
Is Jeremy Renner the New Tom Cruise?
Although a casting search began this week, Paramount has cast Jeremy Renner as the lead opposite Tom Cruise in the upcoming Mission: Impossible IV, being directed by Pixar's Brad Bird. Deadline explains: "Paramount has struggled to find the right co-star to play an operative opposite Cruise, and one factor was selecting an actor who could potentially carry the series down the line, should Cruise's Ethan Hunt character not continue." Word is that production chief Adam Goodman felt that Renner "has a Daniel Craig quality", and that the actor may end up taking the franchise forward if Cruise decides to bow out of the franchise. More...
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Aug-27-2009 --
Join Our Live Emmys Blog Sunday Night!
In hopes of beefing up interest in his hosting gig on this weekend's Primetime Emmy Awards (as well as the ratings for this year's trophy show which is stuck in the dog days of August, instead of mid-September like god intended, due to NBC's Sunday football contract) the network's late-night host Jimmy Fallon has been dispensing exciting information about his plans to distinguish himself from past Emmy hosts. HA!,,,,,,Sorry about the gallows humor.) More...
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Aug-27-2009 --
Bloody good 'Centurion' delivers gore galore
From Neil Marshall, director of horror hits The Descent and Dog Soldiers, comes a chase thriller set during the Roman occupation of Britain. Along with a rip-roaring adventure, Centurion also half-heartedly attempts to be a realistic combat picture, with clinical attention lavished on the effects of brutal cold, fatigue, hunger, and, of course, bloody wounds'''but without the kind of subjective rigor that would make the actors' contribution register as more than a whole bunch of yelling and flailing. More...
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Aug-27-2009 --
Fantasia: 'I decided to pull myself together'
From Neil Marshall, director of horror hits The Descent and Dog Soldiers, comes a chase thriller set during the Roman occupation of Britain. While the movie is politically modern, too the Romans are on a purely politically-driven mission that also muddies the waters. More...
Friday
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Aug-27-2009 --
"Hurt Locker" Star Joins "Mission: Impossible" Team
Some superb news for fans of all things Mission: Impossible, and Jeremy Renner come to think of it. Paramount decided on Renner instead.) More...
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Aug-27-2009 --
Britney's boys enjoy fun day at the beach with grandparents
Britney Spears Britney Spears and her boyfriend, Jason Trawick, were shot smooching one another at a beach in Hawaii and putting an end to the rumors of trouble in paradise. BUFFED: Britney Spears is toned and fit, thanks to a strict regime of diet and exercise, her trainer says. More...
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Aug-27-2009 --
TV highlights for Friday, Aug. 27, 2010
It's being reported that Levi Johnston, the father of former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's grandson, has filed papers to run for office next year in his hometown of Wasilla, Alaska. We're told Levi talked with some of the employees at the shop about hunting -- but according to our source, the political hopeful hasn't had any time to kill some Dall sheep (Levi's game of choice). probably because of the whole reality show thing . More...
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Aug-27-2009 --
Young actors keep Rob Reiner's 'Flipped' upright
In “Flipped,” adapted from a young-adult novel by Wendelin Van Draanen, with a screenplay by Mr. Reiner and Andrew Scheinman, the period is visualized with an almost surreal fixation on detail and atmosphere. There are subtleties to Callan's acting that shine through the actor brilliantly. More...
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Aug-27-2009 --
Mindless, artless violence in 'Centurion'
From Neil Marshall, director of horror hits The Descent and Dog Soldiers, comes a chase thriller set during the Roman occupation of Britain. Marshall and his wife, Belgian actress and writer Axelle Carolyn, are in town to promote Centurion, a blood-drenched take on the Roman army's disastrous attempt to subdue Scotland's indigenous Pict tribes in A.D. 117. More...
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Aug-27-2009 --
Heidi Montag wants breast implants gone
"I literally flipped over it. There are subtleties to Callan's acting that shine through the actor brilliantly. More...
Thursday
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Aug-26-2009 --
The Last Exorcism
Roth and director Daniel Stamm made a movie that will piss off everyone. Shot in a pseudo-documentary style by German newcomer Daniel Stamm ]] Daniel Stamm , the movie involves the possible possession of a local girl at a Louisiana farm ( Ashley Bell ). More...
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Aug-26-2009 --
Kelly Preston and John Travolta Expecting a Boy
John Travolta and Kelly Preston are expecting a baby boy. Everyone in the family is confident of the child being a healing baby for the couple. More...
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Aug-26-2009 --
Your Conan O'Brien roundup, just because
NBC executives may be anxious about Conan O'Brien's victory speech if he wins an Emmy this Sunday night for his role as host of "The Tonight Show,' given his highly-publicized departure from the show and network earlier this year. NBC Photo Conan O'Brien needs to watch his tongue at the upcoming Emmy Awards. More...
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Aug-26-2009 --
Takers
" Takers " has exactly that crew, and they help drive this heist thriller out of the basement even if it never hits the big score. I really wanted to work with Michael Ealy and Zoe Saldana. More...
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Aug-26-2009 --
Oprah opens up about moving on, coming into her OWN
Pictures of people who the producers are looking for can be found here . The final season will include other homecomings, too. More...
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Aug-26-2009 --
Exclusive: Bristol Palin Is Coming to Dancing With the Stars
John Travolta and Kelly Preston are expecting a baby boy. Everyone in the family is confident of the child being a healing baby for the couple. More...
Thursday
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Aug-26-2009 --
From 'Twilight' to 'True Blood:' Vamps Have Made Hollywood $7 Billion
Enough cash to fuel the economy of a small country.'' "By starting with one simple mythological creature that's been part of our literary universe for centuries," Julie Plec, writer and exec producer of the CW series The Vampire Diaries, says of novelist Bram Stoker's 1897 Count Dracula, "you can create a story that has it all: romance, horror, action, special effects, sex, epic love, wish fulfillment, romantic leading men, delicious bad-boy villains, female bad asses, damsels in distress, death, monsters and, ultimately, the perfectly flawed hero who would give it all up if it meant they wouldn't have to spend eternity alone It doesn't get more universal than that." More...
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Aug-26-2009 --
Ex-Disney chief Michael Eisner reportedly in talks with Tribune Co.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former Walt Disney CEO Michael Eisner is in discussions with Tribune Co creditors that could lead him to succeed Sam Zell as chairman after the company exits bankruptcy, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter. Under one scenario being discussed by the senior creditors, Eisner, 68, would be joined by Jeff Shell, a former News Corp. cable executive who is now in top management at Comcast Corp., according to four people with knowledge of the talks. More...
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Aug-26-2009 --
Kermit the Frog comes home to DC
The original Kermit the Frog, which the late Jim Henson fashioned out of his mother's old coat and a pair of ping pong balls, will be donated to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in a special ceremony Wednesday. Along with Kermit, 10 other puppets from the 1950s show Muppet and Friends were given to the Smithsonian, the Washington Post reports. More...
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Aug-26-2009 --
'127 Hours' trailer: A Danny Boyle Joint
The first teaser trailer for 127 Hours, starring James Franco ( Eat Pray Love, Date Night ) and directed by Oscar-winner Danny Boyle ( Slumdog Millionaire, Trainspotting ), has been released. I do have high hopes for 127 HOURS, based on the strength of Boyle'''s total resume and Franco'''s acting ability. More...
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Aug-26-2009 --
Low-budget film producer accused of running Ponzi scheme
Mahmoud Karkehabadi, the producer of B-movie gems like '''Confessions of a Pit Fighter''' featuring rapper Flavor Flav, has been accused of running a $9 million Ponzi scheme and is being charged with 89 felony counts. More...
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Aug-26-2009 --
Dylan's Demo Recordings To Be Released This Fall
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former Walt Disney CEO Michael Eisner is in discussions with Tribune Co creditors that could lead him to succeed Sam Zell as chairman after the company exits bankruptcy, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter. Under one scenario being discussed by the senior creditors, Eisner, 68, would be joined by Jeff Shell, a former News Corp. cable executive who is now in top management at Comcast Corp., according to four people with knowledge of the talks. More...
Wednesday
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Aug-25-2009 --
Michael Douglas, Ex-Wife Fight Over "Wall Street" Money
Lawyers representing Michael Douglas and his former wife Diandra Douglas have clashed over whether she's entitled to earnings from his film Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps. A rep for Diandra declined any comment, and Michael's rep did not return calls. More...
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Aug-25-2009 --
Short's wife died of natural causes
The wife of Canadian actor and comedian Martin Short has died. Dolman and Short, who have three grown children, were married for 30 years. More...
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Aug-25-2009 --
Jenice Armstrong: Barrino's agony
Fantasia Barrino fought back tears during a U.S. TV interview on Tuesday as she recalled her recent suicide attempt, and blamed intense public scrutiny for driving her into a deep depression. "You can't accidentally take a whole bottle of pills." More...
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Aug-25-2009 --
Joe Jackson -- Dr. Murray Held MJ Drug Intervention
Dr. Conrad Murray will not appear in court again until next year. A Los Angeles judge set a January 4 date for a hearing that will give the first official public details of the charges against Dr. Murray. More...
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Aug-25-2009 --
Aaliyah's Death: Still Shocking Nine Years Later
Sometimes such incidents happen which are unforgettable and Aaliyah Dana'''s sudden death is one of them. It's been nine years since Aaliyah was killed in a tragic plane crash. More...
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Aug-25-2009 --
Miley Cyrus Spanked By Her Mom'''WTF?
Image Credit: Albert L. Ortega/PR Photos; Glenn Harris/PR Photos Anna Paquin and Kristen Bell have joined the cast of Scream 4, which has already started shooting in Michigan and is slated for release next April. The USA Today broke the news yesterday and Dimension Films confirms that the True Blood star and Veronica Mars will join the franchise's holdovers Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, as well as new characters played by Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettiere, and Adam Brody in director Wes Craven's new frightfest. The first part of a new trilogy written by screenwriter Kevin Williamson and directed by Wes Craven. More...
Wednesday
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Aug-25-2009 --
Britney Spears On Working With Lady Gaga: 'Anything's Possible'
LADY GAGA has been named the Queen of Twitter, after racking up the most followers ever recorded on the social networking site. As of August 23, Gaga topped 5,749,000 followers while Britney hovered at 5,706,000. More...
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Aug-25-2009 --
Ochocinco -- Major Commitment to 'Basketball Wives'
Chad Ochocinco went from Dancing with the Stars to The Ultimate Catch, from dancing, to dating. Once at training camp and the weekend before last for the first preseason game. More...
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Aug-25-2009 --
Michael Douglas, Ex-Wife Fight Over "Wall Street" Money
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Lawyers for Michael Douglas and his ex-wife Diandra squared off in court on Tuesday over rights to the earnings of the upcoming sequel to the movie "Wall Street". Michael's lawyer had previously stated that Diandra is misinterpreting the divorce agreement and is not entitled to anything. More...
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Aug-25-2009 --
'Mockingjay' Official Midnight Release Party: We Were There!
Kansas City teen Libby Torres and her friends talked about sleeping outside a Barnes & Noble bookstore until it opened this morning so they could be first in line for a copy of "Mockingjay," the final book in Suzanne Collins' best-selling "Hunger Games" trilogy. Affecting a light Appalachian accent, the voice of fictional narrator and teen fighter Katniss Everdeen, the 48-year-old Collins read a couple of pages from the second book of the series, "Catching Fire." More...
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Aug-25-2009 --
Brad Pitt is 'willing to look at the death penalty' in bizarre rant against BP
For the big wigs behind the BP oil spill, it's a good thing Brad Pitt isn't in power. At first, a lightheartedness prevailed as Lee and members of the cast and others stood for photographs and chatted with the press. More...
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Aug-25-2009 --
High class problems for Taylor Lautner
Watch out people, Taylor Lautner is mad and he is going to sick those werewolves and vampires on you ! Rumor has it that Lautner is going to sue a RV dealership for causing him 'emotional distress' and 'annoyance' after the company failed to deliver a vehicle on time. Sounds like YOU are the 12 year old if you can't figure that out. More...
Tuesday
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Aug-24-2009 --
George Michael pleads guilty to drug offenses
Pop singer George Michael, from north London, was warned he faced jail after he admitted crashing his Range Rover while under the influence of cannabis. In a 15 minute appearance at the London Court, Michael admitted driving under the influence of drugs and possession of cannabis following the July 4th crash. More...
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Aug-24-2009 --
'Piranha 3D' Sequel Already Planned
According to Rotten Tomatoes, the consensus was that the film, "played exactly to expectations for a movie about killer fish run amok,'' Piranha 3-D dishes out gore, guffaws and gratuitous nudity with equal glee." Sorry, teenage boys, but if you wanted to see it, you should have gone last weekend, because if your parents start reading about it you're never going to be able to watch it. More...
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Aug-24-2009 --
Michael Jackson Doctor Conrad Murray's Trial Set For January
Dr. Conrad Murray will not appear in court again until next year. Murray is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, August 23, where Judge Michael Pastor is expected to set a preliminary hearing date. More...
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Aug-24-2009 --
Nick Cannon Dodges Latest Round Of Mariah Carey Pregnancy Rumors
Caption: Mariah Carey opnbrktPictureclsbrkt 12th annual 'Keepers of the Dream Awards' held at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Tower - Arrivals New York City, USA. MARIAH CAREY'S husband NICK CANNON has refused to confirm rumours that his wife is pregnant. 40-year-old Carey has recently been at the centre of renewed speculation as to whether she is expecting, but her husband has once again decided against divulging information. Mariah Carey's first Christmas collection, titled "Merry Christmas" was released in 1994. More...
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Aug-24-2009 --
For Spike Lee, a New Requiem for New Orleans
Five years after Hurricane Katrina, director Spike Lee brings us a mixed message about the impact of the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history. The film takes a look at post-Katrina New Orleans, including the devastation caused by the British Petroleum Gulf oil spill. More...
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Aug-24-2009 --
Taylor Lautner sues over missing trailer
MALIBU, Calif. (WPIX) - Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer, co-stars of the hit HBO series "True Blood", have officially declared their true love for one another with a trip to the altar over the weekend. The duo, who have been engaged for over a year, recently appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone, naked and splattered with blood. More...
Tuesday
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Aug-24-2009 --
Martin Short's wife has died
The wife of Canadian actor and comedian Martin Short has died. Dolman died Saturday at the couple's home in the Pacific Palisades, a section of Los Angeles close the beach communities of Malibu and Santa Monica. More...
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Aug-24-2009 --
John Lithgow's Killer 'Dexter' Emmy Acceptance Speech Mistake
Betty White's Facebook-generated "Saturday Night Live" hosting gig and Neil Patrick Harris's turns as Tonys host and special guest star on "Glee" landed both veteran TV stars in the winners' circle at Saturday night's Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. The "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert" also won for outstanding technical direction, camerawork, video control for a miniseries, movie or a special. More...
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Aug-24-2009 --
'Expendables' endures at No. 1 with $17 million
Whichever reason, The Expendables stayed on top of the box office for the second weekend in a row. "Vampires Suck," a lightly regarded spoof of the movies based on novelist Stephenie Meyer's blockbuster "Twilight" series, grossed $12.2 million for second place, well ahead of projections. More...
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Aug-24-2009 --
Critic's Notebook: Eli Broad and the Diller Scofidio + Renfro museum design
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - A $100 million art museum designed by acclaimed New York firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro will open on Grand Avenue by the end of 2012, philanthropist Eli Broad said this morning. The Broads also have selected the Santa Monica offices of Gensler to serve as the executive architect. More...
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Aug-24-2009 --
Lilo `wants apology from the courts`
The actress' attorney Shawn Chapman Holley is to attend a probation modification hearing on Wednesday in front of Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Elden Fox to assess whether the star needs to continue receiving treatment at the UCLA Medical Center. Judge Fox will be issuing a ruling sometime Tuesday afternoon, Los Angeles Superior Court spokesman Allan Parachini told TheWrap late Monday. More...
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Aug-24-2009 --
Michael Jackson Manslaughter Case Pushed Into 2011
Sally Draper got a haircut, and Roger Sterling a dressing down, in the fifth and strongest episode of the fourth season. We don't even mind man or woman of mystery, Lyle Evans, to stoke buzz. More...
Monday
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Aug-23-2009 --
'The Expendables' Doesn't Make 'The Switch' From No. 1 Box Office Spot
All together now: EEEEEWWWWWWWW. That this scene is moderately amusing rather than just creepy can be credited to Bateman, as agile and inventive a comic actor as we've got. Sebastian's chip-off-the-old-block angst is just what's needed to crush Wally's commitment issues, and Robinson does an excellent job of it. More...
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Aug-23-2009 --
Katy Perry Reveals Her Teenage Dream In This Week's 'Late Night Lineup'
Then again, it was hard to resist a pop singer whose every move came with a wink and a nod. We can coexist because we each bring something different to the table. More...
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Aug-23-2009 --
Faith Evans Arrested On Suspicion Of Drunken Driving
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Singer and actress Faith Evans was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving on Saturday after being stopped at a police checkpoint in a Los Angeles beach community, police said. R&B star FAITH EVANS was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol on Saturday night (21Aug10), according to a U.S. report. More...
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Aug-23-2009 --
Dolly Parton, Queen Latifah to Make 'Noise'
D olly Parton ]] olly Parton is returning to the big screen to duet with Queen Latifah ]] Queen Latifah in the feature "Joyful Noise," which centers around two women who join forces to prevent a small-town gospel choir from shutting down. Parton, 54, has not been in a feature film since the 1992 movie "Straight Talk." More...
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Aug-23-2009 --
Lindsay Lohan 'fuming' at court system, wants apology or compensation for her ...
Lindsay Lohan's father has backtracked over his recent calls to send his daughter to rehab - he's now urging the judge overseeing the actress' case to release her from a court-ordered treatment program. Last week, Holley told TMZ, '''We are waiting to hear the assessment of doctors and other treatment professionals concerning the appropriate length of Ms. Lohan'''s rehabilitation. More...
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Aug-23-2009 --
Runaway reptile! Alligator found under New York City car
A handout picture provided by the Miss Universe Organization on 11 August 2010 shows Jessica Schell, Miss Guatemala 2010, getting her Dar Be Dar swimsuit fitted by swimwear designer Tala Raassi, as she starts the registration and fitting process in preparation for the Miss Universe 2010 Competition at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 07 August 2010. If you want to watch 2010 Miss Universe online, live streaming, or on TV you will have to tune in at 9PM ET to NBC who will have the show live which will last a total of 2 hours. More...
Monday
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Aug-23-2009 --
'The Switch' a better than ordinary romance
All together now: EEEEEWWWWWWWW. That this scene is moderately amusing rather than just creepy can be credited to Bateman, as agile and inventive a comic actor as we've got. Bateman gets a major assist from Jeff Goldblum in the obligatory sidekick role. More...
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Aug-23-2009 --
The Fish Are Really Biting Those Women in Bikinis
This year is no exception, but with one addition: a small earthquake hits, opening a fissure in the lake bottom and releasing thousands of prehistoric piranha on an unsuspecting spring break populace. I call Piranha 3D ''exploitation,'' rather than a quality scare movie, because it serves up well-timed gross-outs instead of genuine suspense and because the movie has no pretense of providing character, plot, acting, or dialogue that's anything more than boilerplate. More...
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Aug-23-2009 --
NY archbishop saddened by suspected bias attacks
Borough President James Molinaro has attributed the violence to criminals looking for easy prey, not ethnic violence. Most of the suspects were described as young black men and were investigated for bias crimes; a grand jury has indicted only one of seven people arrested on a hate crime charge. More...
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Aug-23-2009 --
Jay Leno Raises $100000 For Gulf Coast Recovery
Entertainer Jay Leno jokes with Rich Westfall, right and hidden by oversized check, president of Gulf Coast Community Foundation about the money raised by Leno's one-night, one-show only benefit concert at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Miss., Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010, for Mississippi oil spill victims. Tickets for the benefit are $40, $80 and $150 each. More...
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Aug-23-2009 --
New Orleans plays on after Hurricane Katrina
Though it's been almost five years since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, many areas across the region are still struggling to recover. Let me open this thread by saying that while no one could dispute Gordon Boyers right to post a comment on this story, it is clear that he should not comment because that would be like spitting in the face of those who find his website abhorrent the new intro video is clearly the last straw for all decent people (don't direct us to your right but our left). More...
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Aug-23-2009 --
Twins' Facebook suit spawns movie
Spike Lee has claimed that his documentary If God Is Willing And Da Creek Don't Rise shows the tenacity of the people of New Orleans. Much of the final night is devoted to the new devastation wrought by the BP oil spill in the Gulf. More...
Sunday
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Aug-22-2009 --
Hundreds come for 'Amityville Horror' house moving sale
A tag sale (or in some corners of the world, a garage sale) was held at the infamous Amityville House as the currently owners have nearly got the home sold, with it under contract for $1.15 million, reports the Long Island Press. Cars lined Ocean Avenue and surrounding blocks Saturday as the current owners of the famously known "Amityville Horror" house held a moving sale . More...
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Aug-22-2009 --
Blagojevich pulls in $50 an autograph at Comic Con
Here's how Wizard CEO Gareb Shamus described Blagojevich's appearance in the official statement: "Wizard World Chicago Comic Con is all about pop culture, and Rod Blagojevich is as relevant to today's news as it gets." A lot of us on the Wizard board tried to warn Wizard and air our grievances, but every year we were shouted down and ignored as the show sank lower and lower. More...
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Aug-22-2009 --
'Case 39' Trailer With Renee Zellweger and Bradley Cooper Debuts Online
We've been reporting on Paramount's Case 39 so long now that we think the film's child star Jodelle Ferland is probably an adult already! After around three years of dealing with false starts, clips, trailers, and Renee Zellwegger's seemingly frozen face, we finally have a firm release date. To be honest, Speakeasy wasn't even aware that Renee Zellweger and Bradley Cooper had shot a horror film called "Case 39." More...
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Aug-22-2009 --
Lindsay Lohans pre-jail photo shoot
Lindsay Lohan's father has backtracked over his recent calls to send his daughter to rehab - he's now urging the judge overseeing the actress' case to release her from a court-ordered treatment program. GOOD LUCK LINDSAY. This is sad. More...
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Aug-22-2009 --
Box Office: Has 'Vampires Sucks'-ed the life out of 'The Expendables'?
If you are going to download and watch Vampires Suck movie ]] download and watch Vampires Suck movie , you are assured that you will be able to have a good time with your family and friends. Bounty Hunter made $100 when you add in international, but did less that $70 mil domestically, again with a major male lead and the other film was a film with lots of other actors, and she was not top billed. More...
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Aug-22-2009 --
'Piranha 3D': Exclusive, NSFW, behind-the-scenes photo gallery!
According to reports, Charles Haddon, singer with London-based group Ou Est Le Swimming Pool, has taken his own life in Belguim. The singer killed himself shortly after the band's set on Friday (August 20). More...
Sunday
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Aug-22-2009 --
Heading West: A Ballet Dancer From China Looks Back
Bruce Beresford's "Mao's Last Dancer" tells the kind of inspirational true-life story that seems made for the movies. In a marvelous moment, Greenwood's Stevenson attempts to dispel a bit of ugly American racism. More...
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Aug-22-2009 --
Jennifer Aniston under fire for 'retard' comment
Jennifer Aniston has waded into fresh controversy - after using the word 'retard' in a TV interview. "Sadly, people use the word pervasively even if they don'''t realize it. More...
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Aug-22-2009 --
'Right time' for Expendables movie
SAN DIEGO (SHNS) - Steven Seagal, Chuck Norris and Jean-Claude Van Damme said sorry, Sly, we can't play rough with you and film "The Expendables," Sylvester Stallone's bone-crunching, blood-splattered action film. I knew I could do it because I'''m a survivor, having watched the Western fade into the recesses of an American consciousness utterly devoid of an appreciation for history, ritual or mythology. More...
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Aug-22-2009 --
'Material Girl', Madonna's Clothing Line, a Trademark Lawsuit
The remark went by almost unnoticed by the audience and co-hosts, but has sparked anger from disability advocates. My non-legal-expert self feels compelled to note that L.A. Triumph's line was almost certainly named after a Madonna song in the first place, but that may or may not have anything to do with the legal issue here. More...
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Aug-22-2009 --
House arrest for celeb salon boss
Jennifer Aniston says she sensed something was wrong and stopped going to the Chez Gabriela Studio salon five years before the owner, Maria Gabriela Perez, was arrested on fraud charges. According to an affidavit filed in the United States District Court, 51-year-old Perez has swindled about $214,000 from Tyler alone over a five month period. More...
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Aug-22-2009 -- Nanny McPhee Returns
True Blood stars Alexander Skarsgard, Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer grace the cover of Rolling Stone this month naked and covered in blood. The trio appear completely naked, splattered with fake blood - and Moyer and Skarsgard are positioned to cover The Piano star's modesty. More...
Saturday
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Aug-21-2009 --
James Patterson World's Highest-Paid Author
Top spot goes to James Patterson, whose earnings have accumulated to $70 million, rising from second place two years ago. The creator of the Twilight Saga, Stephenie Meyer follows Patterson on the list. More...
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Aug-21-2009 --
Demi Lovato wished she kept her relationship with Joe Jonas `secret`
Singer/actress Demi Lovato arrives on the red carpet as the Disney Channel hosts the World Premiere of 'Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam'. You know, I'll go public when I marry someone one day." More...
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Aug-21-2009 --
Britney Spears Films More Scenes For 'Glee'
Britney Spears is all in. Photo credit: Britney Spears official Twitter page. More...
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Aug-21-2009 --
Apparent suicide at Saratoga concert
Sgt. Rick Sung says: '''the man left a friend in the audience around 10 p.m. and soon appeared on a roof that covers the stage. Image Credit: Conor Masterson Last night, a man apparently committed suicide at a Swell Season concert in Saratoga, according to SF Weekly . More...
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Aug-21-2009 --
'Nanny McPhee Returns': The Reviews Are In!
It can take a miracle to create a movie that's fun for kids and their parents. As I mentioned earlier there's a good amount of slapstick scenes involving Phil and the children. More...
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Aug-21-2009 --
Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber Blasted by Bill O'Reilly for Sexy Pics
Superstar Madonna has been slapped with a lawsuit over the junior clothing line that she designed with her daughter Lourdes Leon, RadarOnline.com has learned. My non-legal-expert self feels compelled to note that L.A. Triumph's line was almost certainly named after a Madonna song in the first place, but that may or may not have anything to do with the legal issue here. More...
Saturday
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Aug-21-2009 --
Taylor Swift's 'Mine' Video: Watch A Sneak Peek Now!
Kanye West takes the microphone from best female video winner Taylor Swift as he praises the video entry from Beyonce at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, September 13, 2009. The 'Mine' music video will be introduced by Taylor Swift in a TV special which has her giving fans a tour of the shooting location in Maine. More...
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Aug-21-2009 --
Britney Spears Films More Scenes For 'Glee'
With the anticipation for Season 2 building as fall approaches -- OK, let's face it, the anticipation hasn't changed -- one of the second season's most coveted episodes is the tribute to pop princess Britney Spears. My new BFF'''s," Spears said , captioning the above photo of herself, creator Ryan Murphy and star Heather Morris. More...
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Aug-21-2009 --
'Jersey Shore' High Five: Sammi's Done, Or Is She?
Watch Jersey Shore Season 2 Episode 4 Online Jersey Shore season 2 episode 4 aired last night on MTV and if you didn't get a chance to watch it for whatever reason, you should be able to watch it streaming online. Whatever, bye.''' Rather than sulking, Snooki, the mature woman that she is, dealt with the situation in a more refined manner ''' by smashing dishes and enlightening viewers by saying that guys don'''t know how to deal with women. More...
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Aug-21-2009 --
The Highest-Paid Authors
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The book publishing industry may be experiencing lean times and lower sales, but a new survey shows fat incomes for many of the world's top authors in the past year. John Grisham, Nicholas Sparks and "Harry Potter" creator J.K. Rowling, with a mere $10-million year. More...
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Aug-21-2009 --
Five years after Katrina, an uneasy cultural shift
When Spike Lee first planned out his new HBO documentary, 'If God Is Willing and Da Creek Don't Rise,' about the state of New Orleans and the Gulf region five years after Hurricane Katrina, he figured he'd end the movie on a high note, with the city celebrating after the Saints won the Super Bowl. Landrieu's speech on the BP oil spill allows Lee to drift into the extremely topical last hour, which succeeds better than anything that came before it. More...
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Aug-21-2009 --
The search is on for a Google movie
Caption: Demi Lovato opnbrktPictureclsbrkt World Premiere of 'Camp Rock II: The Final Jam' held at Alice Tully Hall New York City, USA. DEMI LOVATO was the one handing out gifts on her 18th birthday on Friday (20Aug10) - she bought her family a house. Kevin, Joe and Nick Jonas took to the red carpet alongside the movie's female star and Joe's ex-girlfriend, Demi Lovato. More...
Friday
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Aug-20-2009 --
Heidi Montag considering legal action over ex-hubbys tell-all book
You haven'''t heard the last of Speidi yet ''' publicity hound Spencer Pratt is writing a tell-all about his life with ex-wife Heidi Montag. Pratt told Us Magazine his tell-all will include spilling details of soon-to-be-ex-wife Montag's relationship with her mother, Darlene Egelhoff, who reportedly was distraught in the wake of her daughter's multiple plastic surgeries . More...
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Aug-20-2009 --
Video: Kourtney Kardashian: "I'll Probably Have a Second Baby" With Scott
Caption: Kim Kardashian opnbrktPictureclsbrkt out shopping on Robertson Boulevard Los Angeles, California. YES! BOYCOTT THESE CHICKS! I see US' background pic is of three tramps. More...
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Aug-20-2009 --
Jennifer Aniston Under Fire for Using the Word "Retard"
Jennifer Aniston has waded into fresh controversy - after using the word 'retard' in a TV interview. Why is the public being tortured by this person. More...
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Aug-20-2009 --
A Google Movie Might Be The Most Boring Ever (GOOG)
Groundswell Productions and producer John Morris bought the movie rights to Ken Auletta's 2009 book Googled: The End of the World As We Know It, according to Hollywood.com. The movie is going to be produced by Michael London's Groundswell Productions and producer John Morris. More...
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Aug-20-2009 --
Eat, Pray, Love ... From Home
Julia Roberts stars in the movie adaptation of the book '''Eat Pray Love.''' Elizabeth Gilbert's 2006 book "Eat, Pray, Love" became both a massive best-seller and a big Hollywood movie. More...
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Aug-20-2009 --
Sylvester Stallone struggled to find volunteers for gory movie scene
SAN DIEGO (SHNS) - Steven Seagal, Chuck Norris and Jean-Claude Van Damme said sorry, Sly, we can't play rough with you and film "The Expendables," Sylvester Stallone's bone-crunching, blood-splattered action film. Swedish beefcake Dolph Lundgren tags along, but not for long; Sly's Planet Hollywood cofounders Bruce Willis and Arnie agree to a cameo scene trading insults in a church. More...
Friday
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Aug-20-2009 --
Movie review: 'Mao's Last Dancer' isn't just about the moves
Bruce Beresford's "Mao's Last Dancer" tells the kind of inspirational true-life story that seems made for the movies. You would think that a period piece that celebrates the accomplishments of a Chinese-born-and-trained ballet dancer would have a ready-made audience in the country where it was filmed and set. More...
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Aug-20-2009 --
Spencer Pratt Plans Heidi Montag Tell-All
Heidi Montag has threatened estranged husband Spencer Pratt with legal action if he moves forward with plans to reveal all about their short-lived marriage in a memoir. According to Mr Pratt, he would to spill everything about his relationship with Montag - including details about her tormented relationship with her mother, Darlene Egelhoff. More...
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Aug-20-2009 --
Miranda Kerr Confirms She's "Four Months" Pregnant
Four months along," the Victoria's Secret model tells the Spanish edition of Vogue for its September issue. Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr has confirmed that she's four months pregnant with new husband Orlando Bloom's baby. More...
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Aug-20-2009 --
Another Awesome Foreign Expendables Poster
SAN DIEGO (SHNS) - Steven Seagal, Chuck Norris and Jean-Claude Van Damme said sorry, Sly, we can't play rough with you and film "The Expendables," Sylvester Stallone's bone-crunching, blood-splattered action film. This weekend's box office was dubbed a " Battle of the Sexes ," with the shoot-em-up rampage The Expendables opening against the romantic pick-me-up Eat Pray Love . More...
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Aug-20-2009 --
Drake And Lil Wayne's 'Miss Me' Video Premieres
After answering questions about his mom ("I love her. "We got cool, started hanging out and going on vacations. More...
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Aug-20-2009 --
Will Demi Lovato Be On Selena Gomez's Album? Demi Dishes
Britney Spears had'so much fun' when she shot her episode of Glee on Wednesday. '''About to do my first shot of the day for Glee tweeties! Here we goooo!," Spears tweeted. More...
Thursday
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Aug-19-2009 --
Mel Gibson Wants Oksana's Son's Laptop Seized
Mel Gibson's former partner Oksana Grigorieva has asked a Los Angeles judge for an increase in child support for their young daughter Lucia. Oksana's lawyers will ask the court to stop the move, and will file a motion to quash the request, according to sources connected with the case. More...
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Aug-19-2009 --
The Switch
In her new film The Switch, Jennifer plays Kassie, a single woman who is desperate for a baby and decides to have artificial insemination to fall pregnant. The star was on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles for the screening of latest film The Switch, in which she is a single woman who opts to have a baby with a sperm donor. More...
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Aug-19-2009 --
Jonas Brothers & Demi Lovato's Surprise Romantic Duet at Camp Rock 2 Premiere
Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato, Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas attend the premiere of "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam" at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on August 18, 2010 in New York City. Tess Tyler (Meaghan Jette Martin), the diva of Camp Rock, returns, but soon ditches the camp for Camp Star. More...
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Aug-19-2009 --
Foetus skeletons found in basement
The remains were discovered about 5 p.m. Tuesday in the 800 block of South Lake Street near James M. Wood Boulevard, according to coroner's Investigator Selena Barros and Los Angeles police Lt. Wes Buhrmester of the Rampart Station. ONE of the women who discovered two mummified infants in the basement of a LA apartment building today said the remains of one seemed as though they may have been those of a miscarried baby. More...
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Aug-19-2009 --
Angelina Jolie Makes Lunch for the Kids
PARIS — Hollywood star Angelina Jolie, in Europe to promote her spy thriller "Salt", has handed 100,000 dollars (78,000 euros) to help refugees from Pakistan's floods, UN sources told AFP. A crowd of 1,000 fans engulfed the 34-year-old actress, who is also a goodwill ambassador for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, when she stepped out of a limousine in Paris on Tuesday evening clad in a short shiny number with plunging neckline for the French premiere of the movie. Screenwriter Kurt Wimmer doesn't give you much insight into what's going on Salt's head. More...
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Aug-19-2009 --
Betty White signs a two-book deal with Putnam
The outfit made the most of Angelina's figure and highlighted her tiny waist - something the Amanda Wakeley gown she chose for the London premiere failed to do. Angelina Jolie is sick and tired of the media criticizing her daughter's tomboy look, admitting little Shiloh Jolie-Pitt likes to wear boys' clothing and even wanted a short hair cut because "she thinks she's one of the brothers." More...
Thursday
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Aug-19-2009 --
WORD OF MOUTH: 'Lottery Ticket' tries to beat the odds
In the comedy Lottery Ticket, Kevin Carson (Bow Wow) is a young man living in the projects and working at a local Foot Locker, until he wins $370 million in the lottery, causing everyone to suddenly want a piece of him. I can believe he's worth that much. More...
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Aug-19-2009 --
True Blood stars strip for blood-spattered Rolling Stone cover
True Blood Rolling Stone Cover Causing A Stir (Photo) If you're a True Blood fan then you probably heard that Alexander Skarsgard, Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer are featured on the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine. Here's to more nudity! My choices would be more Rutina Wesley (Sookies BFF) and Bill's voluptuous mixed up teen Vampire Jessica. More...
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Aug-19-2009 --
Eminem Reclaims Top Spot on Album Chart
Eminem's Recovery is once again the #1 album on the Billboard 200 after spending two weeks at #2. Eminem's "Recovery" returned to the top spot in the land, selling 19,000 copies, while Arcade Fire's "The Suburbs" moved 12,000 units, a drop of over 60 per cent from last week's totals, according to Nielsen SoundScan. More...
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Aug-19-2009 --
Fetuses found in CA basement trunk dating to '30s
The remains were discovered about 5 p.m. Tuesday in the 800 block of South Lake Street near James M. Wood Boulevard, according to coroner's Investigator Selena Barros and Los Angeles police Lt. Wes Buhrmester of the Rampart Station. Coroner's investigators took the remains, drawers, medical bags, photos, personal letters and postcards, Gomez said. More...
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Aug-19-2009 --
Kim Kardashian teases Twitter fans with a sneak peek of her racy new calendar
In the September issue of Allure magazine, reality star and mogul Kim Kardashian opens up about being single, her infamous sex tape and her dedication to hard work. The reality TV star understands that it's a part of her past, but feels that it's time for herself and fans to "move on," reports Hollyscoop . More...
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Aug-19-2009 --
Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart Land In LA Together
The Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart kissing photos were apparently snapped in Montreal, Canada. Kristen sported a late 50's attire,which consisted of a pale pink blouse and long maroon skirt. More...
Wednesday
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Aug-18-2009 --
Lindsay Lohan trying to score $1 million for first post-jail interview with OK ...
Lindsay Lohan is spending her time in rehab sketching and is doing ''wonderful'', according to her mother Dina. If you sign up before August 27, you'll get a free Self-Paced Course worth $179. More...
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Aug-18-2009 --
E-mail is too slow and wristwatches are pointless for college freshmen
BELOIT, Wis. -- For students entering college this fall, phones have never had cords and the computers they used as kids are in museums now. The list basically tells us of the cultural experiences of the incoming freshman class. More...
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Aug-18-2009 --
The man who slowed down Justin Bieber: 'It was a joke, and now it's this ...
DETROIT -- A Michigan teen said he was bombarded with more than 30,000 phone calls and text messages after teen pop star Justin Bieber gave out his phone number in a Twitter post. Kevin Kristopik earned himself a Justin Bieber twitter bomb after admitting he '''meddled''' into the singer'''s life '''a little bit.''' More...
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Aug-18-2009 --
Google TV Is a Tough Sell Among Would-Be Partners
Google (GOOG) is finding that many TV networks are reluctant to support the company's Google TV initiative, the Wall Street Journal reports. A new generation of services, Google TV among them, aim to make it easier and to offer more content. More...
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Aug-18-2009 --
Snooki may not be at court hearing
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — "Jersey Shore" cast member Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi's lawyer is expected in court on her behalf. He's Snooki's desired type'''and much bigger than Vinny. More...
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Aug-18-2009 --
'Black Swan' trailer: This can't end well, can it?
Anna along with co-stars Alexander Skarsgard and Stephen Moyer get down to their birthday suit for the September issue of the magazine, and Stephen shares what makes vampires attractive. Looking ever-so-elegant, Anna Paquin arrived at the premiere of the 2nd season of HBO's "True Blood" on Tuesday night (June 9, 2009). More...
Wednesday
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Aug-18-2009 --
Kim Kardashian Talks About Beauty Secrets
Kim Kardashian, 29, has a lot on her plate right now. "And I was like, OK, when I'm old enough, I will make an audition tape." More...
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Aug-18-2009 --
A Flight Attendant's Lot Is Not a Happy One
Steven Slater has a reality TV offer on the table, according to reports. Steven Slater may get a reality TV show, as reported at The Week . More...
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Aug-18-2009 --
'Dancing With the Stars': Let's brainstorm a dream cast for season 11!
We find out the 2010 Dancing With the Stars cast during a live telecast that ABC will provide, giving even more press coverage to the upcoming season. In a stunning marriage of the skanky and the sparkly, ABC will announce the season 11 cast of Dancing With the Stars during Aug. 30s episode of Bachelor Pad. (Skanky and sparkly are not mutually exclusive, of course.) More...
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Aug-18-2009 --
Lady Gaga's Next Album Will Be 'Shocking,' Producer RedOne Says
Caption: David Bowie opnbrktPictureclsbrkt and Iman 2010 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center - Arrivals New York City, USA. DAVID BOWIE has taken to his website to deny reports he's planning a collaboration with LADY GAGA. The reclusive rocker states the rumours linking him to the pop star's new album are "untrue and a hoax". Lambert & Bowie make more sense than GaGa & Bowie. More...
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Aug-18-2009 --
Ailing Zsa Zsa Gabor to spend final days at home
Zsa Zsa Gabor has gone home for her final days. Movies and TV roles, continued for Gabor on into the 80s and 90s with appearances ranging from A Nightmare on Elm Street 3 to Christmas at Pee Wee's Playhouse.'' More...
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Aug-18-2009 --
Marilyn Manson and Evan Rachel Wood call off engagement
Caption: Tila Tequila opnbrktPictureclsbrkt leaving the Kyashii club London, England. You can't not look at it. More...
Tuesday
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Aug-17-2009 --
Monkey See
Every year, Beloit College in Beloit, Wis., releases its Mindset List to give a snapshot of the world view of the incoming freshmen class. Nirvana is on the classic oldies station. More...
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Aug-17-2009 --
Laurence Fishburne uses tough love on porn star Chippy D Fishburne
Mission not accomplished. In related news, the 18-year-old recently told E! News anchor Giuliana Rancic about her decision to become a porn star, admitting that she was first drawn to the adult entertainment community two years ago. More...
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Aug-17-2009 --
Danielle Staub Reportedly Axed from "Real Housewives of New Jersey"
Have your grain of salt, ripped weaves, and broken heels at the ready as we tell you who might be leaving next. What is really going on? Is Danielle Staub fired for real? The show would be quite different, and I don'''t think we have heard the last from the star about the dilemma. More...
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Aug-17-2009 --
Erykah Badu fined for stripping
DALLAS — A city spokesman says singer Erykah Badu has paid a $500 fine and will serve six months of probation for stripping during a music video shoot at Dealey Plaza in Dallas, where President John F. Kennedy was fatally shot in 1963. Police said many people complained that children saw Badu moving naked in the area. More...
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Aug-17-2009 --
Ailing Zsa Zsa Gabor to spend final days at home
Zsa Zsa Gabor has gone home for her final days. Some forty years later the Hungarian diva was in the news gain afor lashing out at a cop in a LA driving fracas bust. More...
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Aug-17-2009 --
Mad Men Review: Focus Groups, Lesbians, and Pot Roast
Every year, Beloit College in Beloit, Wis., releases its Mindset List to give a snapshot of the world view of the incoming freshmen class. Now they have so many channels. More...
Tuesday
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Aug-17-2009 --
'Melissa & Joey' displays Hart and soul of '90s sitcoms
Hart was all over television in the '90s and early 2000s in "Clarissa Explains it All" and later "Sabrina the Teenage Witch." As much as "Melissa & Joey" traffics in that sort of predictable corny comedy, it also tries too hard to be edgy, intimating use of a vulgarity rarely used on premium cable let alone a supposed new kind of "family" channel. More...
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Aug-17-2009 --
Jesse James and Kat Von D 'Are Just Friends'
Nikki Sixx's ex-girlfriend Kat Von D has reportedly moved on from the pair's failed relationship - the TV tattoo artist has sparked rumours of a new romance with Sandra Bullock's ex-husband Jesse James after they were spotted on a night out in Las Vegas. The motorcycle mogul, whose divorce from Bullock was finalised in June, was spotted having dinner with the `LA Ink` star in Las Vegas, reported People magazine. More...
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Aug-17-2009 --
'The Big C' Premiere with Laura Linney: Episode 1 Recap
"The Big C," a provocative new offering from Showtime, could be a tough sell. By the end of the third episode, we understand exactly what we're going to see, over and over again, throughout the course of the first season: Beleaguered, denial-plagued smiley mom, man-child husband, insolent son, angry shut-in neighbor, angry overweight girl (played by Gabourey Sidibe from "Precious") trying to diet, angry radical brother. More...
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Aug-17-2009 --
Fantasia Opens Up After Suicide Scare
After one of the most dramatic weeks of her life, Fantasia Barrino wants to return to the music. The message boards were brutal when Barrino played Celie on Broadway in The Color Purple; "ugly" was a common descriptor. More...
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Aug-17-2009 --
Find Out the Gender of Neil Patrick Harris' Twins!
It's going to be double the baby joy for Neil Patrick Harris ! The How I Met Your Mother star and his partner of six years, actor David Burtka, are expecting twins in October via a surrogate. If gays deserve kids, how come they cannot conceive and birth them without a third party involved? How come they will never be able to experience having children that will be a manifestation of the two parents combined? Ill tell you why. its because its NOT NATURAL! Whatever laws may be implemented by activist judges across the country (without the approval of the voting public, even), such as in California, the laws of nature will continue to hold fast. More...
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Aug-17-2009 --
The jokes were on David Hasselhoff -- and this time, he was laughing.
Nikki Sixx's ex-girlfriend Kat Von D has reportedly moved on from the pair's failed relationship - the TV tattoo artist has sparked rumours of a new romance with Sandra Bullock's ex-husband Jesse James after they were spotted on a night out in Las Vegas. There is no romance there with Jesse." More...
Monday
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Aug-16-2009 --
'Jersey Shore's' Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Arrested For Outstanding Warrants
A statement from the police department, released to TMZ.com, reads, "Ronald Ortiz was placed under arrest for outstanding warrants from two separate jurisdictions. There's never a dull moment at the Jersey Shore . Ronnie was arrested on Sunday, not for getting into a fight or public drunkeness, which are obviously the first things to come to mind when we think "Ronnie Arrested," but for unpaid parking tickets. More...
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Aug-16-2009 --
Talk back: Did you see 'Scott Pilgrim'? What did you think?
It's not easy to play a cinematic dream girl, especially the inscrutable Ramona Flowers of Edgar Wright's Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, who literally meets our titular hero (played by Michael Cera) for the first time inside his own dream. While the reviews would have suggested that Scott Pilgrim had more than deserved the number two spot, the female moviegoers out there went and saw Eat Pray Love anyway, though that film's feedback wasn't nearly as good. More...
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Aug-16-2009 --
James and Kat Von D get cozy
It looks like reality TV star and motorcycle mogul Jesse James may be ready to move on from his ex-wife Sandra Bullock, after he was spotted getting cozy with '''LA Ink''' star Kat Von D during dinner at Palms Casino Resort'''s N9NE restaurant on Saturday night. I hate couples that sit next to each other in a booth. More...
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Aug-16-2009 --
Early Release For Lindsay Lohan?
Lindsay Lohan could be released from rehab as early as this week, according to TMZ. The Mean Girls actress has been serving a 90-day court mandated stint at a facility in California since her release from prison on August 2. SHE was not fired you stupid enabling stage mother. More...
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Aug-16-2009 --
Justin Bieber's Revenge: Tweets Phone Number to 4.5 Million Followers
Don't screw with the Bieber! Or his friends. "I have listened to Runaway Love about 10 times so far ironically I got a song called Runaway on my new album too." More...
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Aug-16-2009 --
Katie Holmes:Tom is 'incredible,' Suri is 'amazing'
Image Credit: Frank Micelotta/Comedy Central Did you catch Comedy Central's Roast of David Hasselhoff last night? Pals like Pam Anderson, Hulk Hogan, and Jerry Springer joined roastmaster Seth MacFarlane and Comedy Central regulars like Lisa Lampanelli, Jeff Ross, and Greg Giraldo in mercilessly mocking the Hoff. By telling jokes like these. More...
Monday
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Aug-16-2009 --
Abbey Lincoln dies at 80; jazz singer, actress, civil rights advocate
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Abbey Lincoln, the U.S. jazz singer, songwriter, actress and activist, died Saturday at her Manhattan home in New York city at age 80. Village Voice jazz critic Nat Hentoff supervised the recording of the Freedom Now Suite and watched Lincoln transform from a sultry nightclub singer into a more sophisticated artist. More...
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Aug-16-2009 --
Food Network crowns 'Next Star'
Next Food Network Star 2010 Winner: Aarti Sequeira Update: Aarti Sequeira and her magical recipes have won the competition, beating fellow contestants Tom Pizzica and Herb Mesa. The Next Food Network Star finale aired Sunday evening, and ended with the crowning of 2010's champion. More...
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Aug-16-2009 --
Justin Bieber, Kanye West Tweet About Possible Collaboration
On July 27th, Kristopik tweeted "im the one who hacked ryan and got justins #." I'm one year older than Justin Beiberit has nothing to do with agehis music is genericlisten to Prince, Madonna or Michael Jackson and then listen to Justib Beiber, Taylor Swift and Miley CyrusTell me which sounds better?Alot of the Pop artists today are generic even Lady Gaga.People are bashing on real artists like Kanye and M.I.A. when they're making good music. More...
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Aug-16-2009 --
Katy Perry debuts new bobbed look as she arrives in Japan... but is it a wig?
With a plethora of pop stars out there who can 'just' sing, it was great to see Katy up on the stage nailing every note, whilst jumping around and interacting with the super excited crowd. Perry also found new collaborators in Stargate and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart. More...
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Aug-16-2009 --
Cathy Guisewite slowly turns past the comics page
After 35 years of being relatable to a readership I imagine I have very little in common with, Cathy Guisewite's " Cathy " comic strip will come to a close on October 3. The Standard-Examiner runs Cathy as part of our Sunday comics section. More...
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Aug-16-2009 --
Snooki and Snooky: Reality TV Star and Cartoon Cat
The film's over-the-top action sequences rely less on widely used digital effects than on old-fashioned brute force and spectacular explosions. Jet Li gave an okay turn as Yin Yang. More...
Sunday
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Aug-15-2009 --
'Toy Story 3' is top-grossing animated film ever
The Toy Story 3 box office is approaching $1 billion, making Toy Story 3 the highest grossing animated film of all time. The previous top earner for an animated film was Shrek 2 which took $919.8 million globally at the box office. More...
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Aug-15-2009 --
Katy-clysmic!
With a plethora of pop stars out there who can 'just' sing, it was great to see Katy up on the stage nailing every note, whilst jumping around and interacting with the super excited crowd. Katy Perry's on the (Brand) wagon California Gurl's cleaned up thanks to fiance Russ. More...
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Aug-15-2009 --
Jon Chu to direct Bieber film
Justin Bieber has announced that Jon Chu will direct the upcoming 3-D biopic about the Canadian teen's meteoric rise to fame. Oscar winning director Davis Guggenheim had originally signed on to direct the movie, which will be a "dancing extravaganza" type of flick, but he just recently quit. More...
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Aug-15-2009 --
Demi Lovato Reveals Her Tour Wardrobe Inspiration: Rihanna
Yup, that was exactly it the Jonases have matured into a lean musical unit that doesn't need spectacle to get by anymore. Opening act Demi Lovato, who was also the opening act for the band's appearance two summers ago at the same venue, came out in the middle of the Jonas set to do a few duets with Joe. More...
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Aug-15-2009 --
Oprah Winfrey's OWN network sued because of 'hostile work environment'
On August 6, 2010, Discovery Communications, LLC ("DCL"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Discovery Communications, Inc. (the "Company"), Harpo, Inc. and Oprah Winfrey entered into an amendment to their joint venture agreement governing OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network ("OWN"). Discovery Communications is coughing up more cash to launch a new cable channel with Oprah Winfrey in return for more on-camera time with the talk queen. More...
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Aug-15-2009 --
Critics: Dr. Laura's Rant Reiterates N-Word Is Never OK
The judge played hardball. The actress , who found childhood fame in blockbuster hit, The Parent Trap, has been sentenced to 90 days in rehab following her release from prison due to overcrowding. More...
Sunday
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Aug-15-2009 --
'Toy Story 3' is top-grossing animated film ever
The Toy Story 3 box office is approaching $1 billion, making Toy Story 3 the highest grossing animated film of all time. With $896.7 million in global theatrical receipts, 3D film "Toy Story 3" is now the Disney-owned computer-animation company's top grosser, beating out the 2003 aquatic-themed "Nemo" (which topped out at $867.9 million). More...
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Aug-15-2009 --
Paula Cook 'Humiliated' By Husband's Alleged Affair with Fantasia
Two days after former American Idol Fantasia Barrino was hospitalized for attempting suicide, the singer's manager Brian Dickens confirms to UsMagazine.com that she has been released from the hospital. The caller who was outside of Fantasia's North Carolina home at the time informed the 911 operator that Barrino was slowly losing consciousness and had been moved into the shower. More...
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Aug-15-2009 --
Fans 'Get A Grip' on tickets, lose it for Aerosmith
Saturday night, Jenny Dee and The Deelinquents a fixture on the Gloucester music scene will be part of the New England summer rock concert of the year, opening for Aerosmith and the J. Geils Band at Boston's hallowed Fenway Park. A erosmith's bickering Boston bad boys will toss aside a year of drama, infighting and controversy for at least a couple of hours tonight when they take the stage at Fenway Park in a landmark gig that has classic rock fans pumped and ticket scalpers buzzing. More...
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Aug-15-2009 --
Animal Kingdom: A Cool and Creepy Crime Drama
If you like crime stories or good movies in general, you shouldn't miss it. The tour de force performance here belongs to Weaver. More...
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Aug-15-2009 --
Justin Bieber 3-D Movie Back On Track
Paramount Pictures on Friday said producers had hired John Chu, whose "Step-Up 3D" dance film is currently in theaters, to direct a movie highlighting Bieber's dramatic rise to stardom and looking behind-the-scenes at the young celebrity's life. " When I was approached about doing Justin's film, I jumped at the opportunity to tell a story with honesty and heart. More...
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Aug-15-2009 -- Patricia Arquette and Thomas Jane divorcing
The film's over-the-top action sequences rely less on widely used digital effects than on old-fashioned brute force and spectacular explosions. Sure, the cheesy one-liners fly almost as often as the bullets, but you will love every one of them. More...
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