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Mar 11, 20135 Must-Attend Events For the Entrepreneurial Actor at SXSW
By Daniel Lehman SXSW isn’t just about film screenings and live music. Here are five opportunities in Austin that enterprising actors won’t want to miss March 8–17. (And after checking out all the fest has to offer, you’ll have plenty to talk about as you mingle and network with fellow artists and innovators at each night’s parties and daily meet-ups.) Workshops Throughout the festival, SXSW offers a variety of hands-on workshops and panels about the future of film, ranging from new technology and the changing business of filmmaking to... -
Mar 11, 2013Red Shirt Entertainment to Host Event for Rwandan Genocide Victims
By Marissa Maier Starting in January of this year, Red Shirt Entertainment launched the Off-Broadway Remembrance Project, which marks not only the 80th anniversary of the Holocaust but also honors the victims of genocide in general. As part of this effort, Red Shirt Entertainment, a company that focuses on all elements of production from artist development to marketing, recently teamed up with Foundation Rwanda to memorialize those affected by the Rwandan genocide. Foundation Rwanda raises money to help educate impoverished children who were born out of... -
Mar 11, 2013Seattle’s ‘First Date’ Headed to B’way
By Marissa Maier A new musical, “First Date,” will be making its way to the Longacre Theatre this summer, producer Junkyard Dog Productions announced earlier this week. “First Date” is currently enjoying a world premiere and limited run at Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre. Bill Berry, who serves as the producing director of the 5th Avenue Theatre and directed the current version, will also direct the Broadway edition of the musical. “First Date,” about a blind date between uptight Wall Street trader and a Soho artist, features a book by... -
Mar 11, 2013How to Survive and Thrive at South by Southwest
By Anna Margaret Hollyman This is not Anna Margaret Hollyman’s first time at the South by Southwest rodeo. The star of this year’s “White Reindeer” has previously been seen at SXSW in “Small Beautifully Moving Parts” and “Gayby” and as such, she’s pretty much an expert on how to survive the sprawling event. Here, Hollyman lists a few important keys to keep in mind. Checking in Go early to the Austin Convention Center (500 E. Cesar Chavez St.). Film and Interactive share the space so the mass of people can seem boggling... -
Mar 11, 2013SAG-AFTRA’s Reardon Gets National Labor College Position
By Sean J. Miller SAG-AFTRA Co-President Roberta Reardon has snagged another leadership role in the labor movement. Reardon, who also serves as a vice president of the AFL-CIO, has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the National Labor College in Silver Spring, Md. “We know her vast experience will be an asset as National Labor College continues to expand educational opportunities for labor union men and women across the country, “ Richard Trumka, president of the AFL-CIO and chairman of the NLC Board of Trustees, said in a statement. NLC President... -
Feb 25, 2013Oscars 2013" Complete Winners List
COMPLETE WINNERS LIST: BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR Christoph Waltz, "Django Unchained" SHORT FILM ANIMATED "Paperman" BEST ANIMATED FEATURE "Brave" CINEMATOGRAPHY "Life of Pi" VISUAL EFFECTS "Life of Pi" COSTUME DESIGN Jacqueline Durran, "Anna Karenina" MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING "Les Miserables" BEST LIVE-ACTION SHORT FILM "Curfew" BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT SUBJECT "Inocente" BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE "Searching for a Sugar Man" SOUND MIXING "Les Miserables" SOUND EDITING "Zero Dark Thirty" "Skyfall" BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS Anne... -
Jan 30, 2013Girl Meets World - Meet Cory and Topanga's Daughter!
Girl Meets World has found its girl. Rowan Blanchard will play Cory and Topanga’s offspring in the forthcoming Disney Channel spinoff of Boy Meets World , TVLine has confirmed. EW.com broke the news that the 11-year-old, who rose to the top of a national casting search, had nabbed the title role in the much buzzed-about comedy pilot — which the network has officially ordered; production is scheduled to begin in February. RELATED | Girl Meets World : 7 Possible Story Ideas! The potential series picks up more... -
Dec 19, 201210 Ways for Actors to Survive the Holidays [Backstage]
The business is winding down for the holidays and actors are booking flights home, pulling money together for gifts, and strategically sending holiday cards to casting directors. The Connecticut school massacre is troubling us all, bringing us to a screeching halt in a rush towards the holiday break. This is a time of reflection. While this time is a welcome change, it’s also a hectic, emotionally charged season that presents some real challenges. So here are some ways to be joyful, sane, and even successful during this holiday season. 1. Acknowledge the big feelings. If... -
Dec 19, 2012Use Your Fear To Fuel You [Backstage]
Some say the stress level an actor experiences on opening night is about the same as the stress a jet fighter pilot feels during combat. Whether that’s true or not, you’ll probably agree that being an actor can feel like you’ve got a lot on the line. Some research says that public speaking —which is the cousin of acting— is second on the list of things people are afraid of. The fear of death isn’t even on many of the lists, which means that many people would rather die than do what actors do on a regular basis! So, how do you engage your fear? The... -
Dec 19, 20123 Marketing Tools You Need [Backstage]
How do you start an acting career? Is a headshot and resume all you need? Yes…if the year is 1980. At least, some actors think so. But things have changed. The Internet has changed everything. You need a whole lot more. Mostly you need accurate information and high-tech marketing tools. Even after training – at a four-year university, college, or conservatory program; or a two-year intensive with a top acting teacher; or a hodge-podge of scene study, acting technique, Strasberg -The Method, Meisner, Stanislavsky, Naturalism, Chekov, Alexander, Suzuki, voice, speech, Improv,... -
Dec 19, 2012How To Set Up a Film Shot [Backstage]
“To me if there’s an achievement to lighting and photography in a film, it’s because nothing stands out. It all works as a piece. And you feel that these actors are in this situation and the audience is not thrown by a pretty picture or by bad lighting.” – Roger Deakins Sometimes the subtle details make all the difference. Whenever you are setting up a shot, there are lots of things to consider before the camera ever gets taken out of its case. What will the framing be? The angle? Where is the light source? Will there be any movement? Good... -
Nov 1, 2012'Wreck-It Ralph' Five Film Facts
'Wreck-It Ralph' Five Film Facts Photo by Walt Disney Pictures Disney's " Wreck-It Ralph " opens wide this weekend, just in time to squash any cynics out there that think Hollywood has lost its creative edge. In this whimsical and imaginative animated movie, John C. Reilly voices the character of Ralph, who for the last thirty years has been the bad guy in an 8-bit arcade game called Fix-It Felix Jr. In the throes of a mid-life crisis, Ralph decides he's had enough, so he jumps games in search of more heroic endeavors. With Reilly being joined by such... -
Oct 26, 2012Adam Sandler In 'Ridiculous 6'? Actor Lines Up Comic Western
Westerns might be dead, but don't tell that to Adam Sandler. According to Deadline.com, Sandler is set to star in "Ridiculous 6," a Western comedy about ... well, not much. No plot details are known, but Sandler will produce and co-write the film for Paramount, with hopes to start production next spring. As THR notes, the big news here is Sandler's shift to Paramount from Sony. The actor's last six films -- "Grown Ups," "Just Go With It," "Jack and Jill," "That's My Boy," "Hotel Transylvania" and the upcoming "Grown Ups 2" -- were all released by Sony,... -
Oct 26, 2012Conan the Sexagenarian: Arnold Schwarzenegger Coming Back for Legend of Conan
There's a familiar Barbarian at the gate. Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to star in The Legend of Conan , an extension of the Universal Pictures franchise that kicked off in 1982 with Conan the Barbarian , the studio confirmed Thursday to E! News. And yes, Schwarzenegger will play the titular warrior again, picking up "where Arnold is now in his life," according to Chris Morgan , who is coproducing with Paradox Entertainment's Fredrik Malmberg . "I always loved the Conan character and I'm honored to be asked to step into the role once... -
Oct 26, 2012Chicago Fire Gets Order for Five More Scripts
Hooray! Possibly five more weeks of hot, shirtless men! NBC has ordered five more scripts for Chicago Fire , which stars Lady Gaga's boyfriend Taylor Kinney and former House hunk Jesse Spencer . So just how has the Dick Wolf show been doing in the ratings? Definitely respectably. Last night the firefighter drama averaged a 1.8 rating for adults 18-49 and 6.3 million viewers. While Chicago Fire finished third in its 10 p.m. time slot, behind CSI and Nashville, overall it was up... -
Oct 25, 2012Fall 2012: Most popular shows so far
The 2012-13 TV season is already a month old and, as expected, returning favorites have remained just that — favorites. Naturally, this year's best comedy winner at the Emmys remains in the Top 5 (way to go, Cam!), while Shonda Rhimes' trusty medical drama is still fighting the good fight for ABC. But how are all those new shows faring opposite the veterans through the first four weeks? Here's the top (and low) rated dramas through Oct. 21 and what they are averaging in the uber-important adults 18-49 demographic. (New shows are bolded and cancelled ones are... -
Oct 25, 2012Joss Whedon's S.H.I.E.L.D. Pilot Casts ER Star Ming-Na
Marvel's new agents are starting to assemble! Joss Whedon's highly-anticipated S.H.I.E.L.D. pilot for ABC, which centers on Marvel's peacekeeping organization (led in the films, at least, by Samuel L. Jackson and includes Cobie Smulders as an agent) has cast its first agent: ER actress Ming-Na has joined the project. Ming-Na is set to take on the role of the soulful and slightly damaged Agent Melinda May, according to Deadline. Agent May is an ace flier and weapons expert, and the role sounds very... -
Oct 25, 2012Arrested Development Surprise! Conan O'Brien and Andy Richter Will Be Appearing
What do you get when combine one of the funniest late-night duos with one of TV's funniest shows? An awesome sounding Arrested Development , obviously. Will Arnett stopped by Conan last night to talk about Arrested 's triumphant return to our lives, and just to whet our appetites even further he revealed two people who will be involved with the series debuting on Netflix next Spring. "I don't want this to be too much of a spoiler alert, but let me put it this way: There are a few people on this stage tonight who are a part of it,"... -
Oct 24, 2012Johnny Depp In 'Transcendence'? Actor Pairs With 'Dark Knight' Cinematographer Wally Pfister For New Film
Johnny Depp isn't pairing with Wes Anderson for "The Grand Budapest Hotel,"but he does have another director-driven project up his sleeve. Alcon Entertainment announced on Wednesday that Depp is negotiating to star in "Transcendence," the directorial debut of "Dark Knight Rises" cinematographer Wally Pfister. “I'm thrilled, and feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Johnny," Pfister, sounding confident in the negotiations, said in a statement. "He is a creative and intelligent artist whom I feel will bring great depth to the... -
Oct 24, 2012Taylor Swift, American Music Awards 2012: Singer & Nicki Minaj To Perform
It'll be a little bit country and a little bit rock `n' roll onstage at next month's American Music Awards. Organizers announced Wednesday that Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj and Linkin Park will perform at the 40th annual ceremony on Nov. 18. All are also up for awards. Minaj is the night's leading nominee, along with Rihanna, with four bids each. Swift is nominated for favorite female country artist and Linkin Park is in the running for alternative artist. Fans can pick the winners by voting online. Christina Aguilera will also perform at the ceremony... -
Oct 24, 2012Robert De Niro: I've Been Replaced by Leonardo DiCaprio
Robert De Niro may be one of the greatest actors of all time, but he isn't exactly feeling the love these days. While he was honored last night at the Hollywood Film Awards with the Supporting Actor Award for his work in The Silver Linings Playbook , Mr. De Niro kvetched that he's usually the one handing out the accolades, not the guy receiving them. Really ? "What mostly gets me here is to present awards to other people," De Niro said to the crowd packed into the ballroom at the Beverly Hilton hotel. "I've handed out Oscars to Sean... -
Oct 24, 2012James Cameron To Direct 'The Informationist'
James Cameron might be getting out of the "'Avatar' business." According to THR, Cameron has grabbed the rights to Taylor Stevens' "The Informationist," a novel about female "information dealer" with a shady past who heads to Africa to look for the kidnapped daughter of a billionaire. As THR notes, the novel's protagonist, Vanessa “Michael” Munroe, has been compared to Lisbeth Salander from "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo." The idea is that Cameron will produce and direct the film. “Taylor Stevens’ Vanessa Michael Munroe is... -
Oct 24, 2012Halloween Goes "Gangnam Style": Watch This Whole House Sing With an Oh La La-Worthy Light Show
Pick a new Halloween costume, because you can't be PSY anymore. We know you already bought the glasses and powder blue blazer but the thing is: This house already did it and did it better than you ever could. Every All Hollow's Eve brings with it a new light show synchronized to whatever flavor-of-the-minute song is deemed viral-worthy. So, if you have ears and an Internet connection, you're surely not surprised that Edwards Landing Lights set their showcase to PSY's "Gangnam Style" this year. So that's a viral video based off a viral... -
Oct 23, 2012Ellen DeGeneres Honored With Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
In case you didn't know, Ellen DeGeneres is funny, but she wasn't the one making people laugh tonight at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Instead, the talk-show host's friends and colleagues—including Jane Lynch, John Krasinski, Jason Mraz and Kristen Chenoweth— gathered to honor the funnywoman for becoming the 15th recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. "I'm flattered. It's fantastic. Of course I think, 'What took so long?'" she joked on the red carpet, according... -
Oct 23, 2012Katie Holmes on Project Runway All Stars: Watch Now
Project Runway season 10 just ended last week, but it's already time to start gearing up for Project Runway All Stars ! And there is no better way to do that than a first look at the celeb-heavy promo of the second season. In the clip, guest judges Katie Holmes, Stacy Kiebler , Kylie Minogue and Liv Tyler make use of their fashion savvy to judge outfits from all-stars such as season one's villain Wendy Pepper and season two's emotional outburst-prone Andrae Gonzalo . (See the complete... -
Oct 23, 2012Arrow Scores Full Season Pickup From CW
Arrow definitely hit the bullseye for the CW. The network has picked up the superhero series for a full season after only two episodes have aired. Star Stephen Amell tweeted the good news this morning: "Best way to start a Monday? Getting picked up for your back nine episodes. Thwick. #Arrow" We assume "thwick" is the sound effect of an arrow hitting a target, and not some cool slang used by actors playing superheroes. Arrow came out of the bow (puns, we've got millions of 'em) strong and quick, with over 4 million viewers... -
Oct 23, 2012The X Factor Renewed for Third Season
Hours after The Voice revealed it would be airing live shows during Election Week, Fox announced that it has renewed its competitor The X Factor for a third season. It's reality TV drama at its finest! "I couldn't be happier about The X Factor already being renewed for another season," Simon Cowell said in a statement. "I am so proud of the show and the team who have made it this season. I want to thank our incredible sponsors for their support and creativity, and Fox for going out of their way to do everything they can to... -
Oct 22, 2012Barry Manilow to play Broadway in January
Looks like Barry Manilow is making it again — on Broadway. The Grammy Award-winning singer of such songs as "Mandy," ''I Write the Songs" and "Looks Like We Made It," will start a 17-show stand on Jan. 18 at the St. James Theatre. Manilow, who grew up in New York, has graced a Broadway stage before, in the winter of 1976 and the spring of 1989. His new show, called "Manilow on Broadway," has tickets ranging in price from $50 to $350. The 69-year-old crooner, whose most famous song may be "Copacabana (At the Copa)," had 25 consecutive Top 40... -
Oct 22, 2012Ellen DeGeneres to receive top humor prize in DC
Jane Lynch and John Leguizamo are joining a lineup that includes Jimmy Kimmel and Kristin Chenoweth to honor Ellen DeGeneres with the nation's top humor prize in Washington. The Kennedy Center is awarding DeGeneres the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Monday night. The show will be broadcast Oct. 30 on PBS stations. Star entertainers will deliver tribute performances to salute DeGeneres . The lineup also includes Jason Mraz , John Krasinski and Sean Hayes .... -
Oct 22, 2012First Look: Iron Man 3 Teaser Trailer!
What a tease! Before Marvel releases the first full trailer for Iron Man 3 Tuesday, the company is giving fans a 17-second glimpse of what's to come. In the super-short teaser trailer, there are a few quick images of Tony Stark ( Robert Downey Jr.) walking through a sea of photographers, and then suited up as Iron Man, diving from the sky. Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) is also back for the third installment of the action franchise, and it looks like she'll be in a bit of trouble, given the quick shot we can see of her struggling to free herself... -
Oct 22, 2012Z100's Jingle Ball 2012 Lineup: Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, One Direction, The Wanted And More
Z100 hosted its Jingle Ball 2012 Official Kick Off Party at Aéropostale Times Square in NYC yesterday (Oct. 19), revealing the 10 acts that will perform at this year's bash in December. The radio station’s afternoon DJ, JJ, announced the star studded lineup for the annual holiday concert with special musical guest The Wanted, and The Huffington Post was there to take in all the action. "Z100’s Jingle Ball has new surprises this year, there is a theme, sort of in my mind," Elvis Duran, from Elivis Duran and the Z100 Morning Show, told... -
Oct 22, 2012Liam Hemsworth Injured on Catching Fire Set
For Liam Hemsworth, the show must go on. While shooting a scene for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire in Atlanta last week, the actor wound up with a bit of an injury. But far be it from Liam to let that stop him. "I twisted my knee," the 22-year-old star told USA Today . "I try to just fight through it. There's so many people standing around waiting for you to do your thing. You feel sort of obligated not to let everyone down." Hemsworth also revealed that his character, Gale, will be getting a lot more screen time in the highly... -
Oct 19, 2012Girls Aloud Reunion: Cheryl Cole & Friends Will Unite For Greatest Hits Tour
Girls Aloud are back together and hitting the road. The British five-part girl group announced at a London news conference Friday they are reuniting for a tour starting in February. Cheryl Cole, Nicola Roberts, Kimberley Walsh, Sarah Harding and Nadine Coyle were put together 10 years ago on U.K. reality show "Popstars: The Rivals." The tour, a greatest hits album called "Ten" and single "Something New"_ out Nov. 18 – is to mark their decade in the business. Recently the stars have worked separately on fashion, stage and screen projects. Cole... -
Oct 19, 2012Jason Aldean's Tour Will Hit Major Stadiums
Jason Aldean admits it was really hard to keep his big announcement a secret. It was a doozy, after all. The hard-rocking country music star made a whirlwind run around the eastern U.S. on Thursday, announcing shows at Boston's Fenway Park, Chicago's Wrigley Field and on the University of Georgia campus in the space of 12 hours. "I've known about these shows for a while so it's been hard for me keep quiet, you know?" Aldean said. "I found myself every now and then telling a friend, `You can't tell nobody, but, uh, guess what?'" Aldean will make the first... -
Oct 19, 2012Spice Girls Reunion! Mel C's Mates Watch Her in Jesus Christ Superstar in London
Maybe the Spice Girls were right when they said friendship never ends. Melanie Chisholm had a little extra support in the audience last night when Emma Bunton and Geri Halliwell turned up to watch her in Jesus Christ Superstar , her final performance in London before the show moves on to the United States and Australia next year. "so excited to see Melanie with Jesus tonight@MelanieCmusic @EmmaBunton x," Halliwell (aka Ginger Spice), tweeted before the show, in which Mel C plays Mary... -
Oct 19, 2012Martin Sheen, Woody Harrelson To Star In 9/11 'Truther' Film 'September Morn'
Sept. 11th was surely one of the most defining and poignant moments in American history. The events of that day have been rehashed in countless television specials and documentaries, but in 2013 audiences can expect something different. A 9/11 "truther" fim titled "September Morn" is set to hit theaters and it has two big Hollywood names at the helm. Martin Sheen and Woody Harrelson will star in the 9/11 truther flick, according to Yahoo! Movies. The film will focus on some of the theories presented by the truther movement, a coalition of individuals who believe... -
Oct 19, 2012David Fincher Courting Brad Pitt for 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA as Disney Weighs Greenlight Decision
After the one-two punch of The Social Network and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo , director David Fincher has taken his time in choosing his next feature project. He helmed the first couple of episodes of the new Netflix series House of Cards with Kevin Spacey , but with modest box office returns on Dragon Tattoo the follow-up adaptation has been slow-going. Fincher has a number of options on his plate at the moment, but he’s been pretty passionate about getting his... -
Oct 19, 2012'Ghostbusters 3' Possibly Shooting Next Summer
"Ghostbusters 3" may start filming next year. That's the word from Mike Fleming at Deadline.com, who noted that director Ivan Reitman has plans to shoot the new "Ghostbusters" film in the summer of 2013. Of course, whether "Ghostbuster 3" will actually be a sequel is unclear. In a recent interview with Collider, Reitman said that the classic film could use a restart. "Well, I’d like to go forward and make new things," Reitman said. "I think 'Ghostbusters' probably should be remade, if we can get it all right. We’re working on it, so... -
Oct 18, 2012Dylan McDermott to Return as a Guest Star on American Horror Story: Asylum
It's just so hard to stay away! At least it is for American Horror Story season one star Dylan McDermott , who is poised to return to the hit FX series as a guest star for its second season titled American Horror Story: Asylum (which premieres tonight at 10 p.m.). Of course, he won't be returning as Ben Harmon as season two of the anthology series houses a completely new setting (a Boston sanitarium) and a slew of new characters and mysteries. So who will he be playing? Like most things related to American Horror Story , McDermott's... -
Oct 18, 2012Angelina Jolie "Spooky" as Evil Fairy in Maleficent
We have a feeling we're going to love Angelina Jolie in Maleficent . How could we not? After all, she's starring as the title character, aka the evil fairy from Sleeping Beauty ! "She's incredible," Jolie's costar Elle Fanning told me at Elle 's Women in Hollywood event. "She's so elegant. She looks just amazing as Maleficent, all her costumes and her makeup." "She's just so nice," she continued gushing. "I found myself just staring at her." So how scary is Jolie in the flick? "You know, it's like an elegant... -
Oct 18, 2012Naomi Watts Recreates Iconic Moment for Princess Diana Biopic
Double take! Naomi Watts had us doing just that when we spotted this pic of the actress as the late Princess Diana while she shot a scene for the upcoming film, Diana . The Oscar-nominated star was recreating that memorable moment when Di met with a child in Angola who had lost a leg to a land mine. The visit occurred in 1997 during the princess's trip to the country on behalf of the Red Cross as part of an international campaign to try and eradicate the use of mines in war. Sadly, Princess Diana died a mere seven months later.... -
Oct 17, 2012RoboCop's Bike Revealed, Film Is Pushed Back to 2014
RoboCop fans will have to wait a little bit longer to see the crime-fighting cyborg ( Joel Kinnaman ) back in action. Sony and MGM have pushed back the sci-fi flick's original Aug. 9, 2013 release date to Feb. 7, 2014, according to the Hollywood Reporter. While a specific reason wasn't given for the switch-up, the mag said the move would allow more time for special effects and postproduction. Meanwhile, sci-fi film Elysium was bumped into that Aug. 9 spot, moving from its original March 1, 2013 release date. The film,... -
Oct 17, 2012Fox Names Khloe Kardashian Odom And Mario Lopez Hosts Of 'The X Factor' Season 2
After months of speculation, Fox has chosen Khloé Kardashian Odom and Mario Lopez as hosts of "The X Factor" Season 2, the network announced Tuesday. The pair will make their first appearance when the reality competition's live rounds kick off in November. “The worst kept secret in Hollywood is out,” said producer/judge Simon Cowell in a statement. “Mario and Khloé are our hosts. They will debut on our first live show in November and I couldn’t be happier.” “I’m so thrilled to become a part of 'The X... -
Oct 17, 2012Beyonce At The Super Bowl: Singer Confirms Halftime Gig On Her Blog
It's official! Beyonce will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show. After the AP broke the story with an anonymous source, the singer took to her blog to confirm the gig in a decidedly Beyonce manner: She posted a photo of her face with eyeblack featuring the words "Feb. 3 2013." That, of course, is the date of Super Bowl XLVII. Last year, Madonna teamed up with M.I.A., Nicki Minaj and LMFAO for a somewhat chaotic halftime performance (M.I.A. notoriously showed the camera her middle finger). From the AP: A source familiar... -
Oct 16, 2012Robert Pattinson Honors Leading Lady Uma Thurman
Robert Pattinson knows how to treat his leading ladies. R. Pattz was out tonight at the Elle Women in Hollywood event in Beverly Hills to present an award to his Bel Ami costar Uma Thurman. "I'm learning how to read tonight," an actually nervous-looking Pattinson said when he reached the stage. "I find this terrifying." He laughed, saying that it was "so annoying" to follow other presenters and honorees "who were so funny...[and]so smart." The Twilight star was dressed in a gray suit, white shirt and... -
Oct 16, 2012It's Official: Khloé Kardashian Odom Named X Factor Cohost
Britney Spears , Demi Lovato and Simon Cowell have a new addition to their X Factor family — and it's someone from the E! family: Khloé Kardashian Odom ! Khloé has long been rumored as a front-runner for half of the planned male-female hosting tag team, and E! News confirms that, beginning in November, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star will share onscreen duties with a yet-to-be-named partner. (While the season kicked off Sept. 12, the first batch of... -
Oct 16, 2012Taylor Swift's New Song "State of Grace"—Listen Now!
How lucky are you to get a snippet of yet another new Taylor Swift single?! A week ago, fans got to listen to a bit of one of the singer's tracks from Red called "I Knew You Were Trouble" and just like clockwork, T.Swift lovers got another taste of the album this morning when Taylor previewed "State of Grace" on Good Morning America. Swift described the song as, "When you first fall in love with someone, the possibilities. And, you know, kinda thinking the different ways it could go. It's a really big sound, to... -
Oct 16, 2012Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Hosting 2013 Golden Globes
Someone was listening to the post-Emmys buzz. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will host the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards, NBC announced today along with Dick Clark Productions and the Hollywood Foreign Press. Not that they didn't have enough haha cred working in their favor before, but the 30 Rock and Parks and Recreation stars were singled out for their respectively hilarious bits during last month's Emmy Awards, prompting the wise notion that they would probably do a good job hosting the entire thing.... -
Oct 16, 2012The Walking Dead Premiere Shatters Ratings Records
Those who said this zombie trend is on the way out (looking at you, vampires!) were wayyy off base. The season-three premiere of The Walking Dead shattered ratings records with 10.9 million viewers, making it the most-watched episode of any drama series in basic cable history. Turns out there are a lot of people out there who want to see zombie gore, and we raise our glass to them. Sunday's episode saw a 50 percent increase from The Walking Dead season-two finale, which was then a record-breaker as well. An additional 3.5 million... -
Oct 15, 2012Sacha Baron Cohen's Freddie Mercury Movie Likely For 2014?
Sacha Baron Cohen was cast as Freddie Mercury in an untitled movie about the Queen frontman back in September of 2010. Over two years later, it appears the project may finally go before cameras. Last week, Queen guitarist Brian May posted an update about the film on his website: Ah … I promised news of yesterday's Queen band meeting. Well, it was just Roger and Jim Beach and myself … we are a small cottage industry !! Our main agenda was the Freddie film … which, I'm happy to tell you, is on course. Much of our discussion was... -
Oct 15, 2012Rolling Stones Announce 50th Anniversary Concerts!
In honor of their Big 5-0, the Rolling Stones are hitting the road. The World's Greatest Rock and Roll Band announced via a video posted to their website and YouTube that they'll be playing four concerts—two at London's 02 Arena on Nov. 25 and 29 and two at Newark's Prudential Center on Dec. 13 and 15—to mark their amazing five-decade career together. "Is everybody ready? Are you ready? Yeah, we're ready. You must have guessed this was coming," Mick Jagger , Keith Richards , Ronnie Wood and ... -
Oct 15, 2012Lady Gaga & Prince May Appear On Soundtrack For 'The Great Gatsby'
This is what it sounds like when doves gasp: Lady Gaga and Prince may write new music for Baz Luhrmann's 3D adaptation of "The Great Gatsby," either separately or together. Actress Adelaide Clemens revealed that bit of juicy gossip in an interview with Indiewire's The Playlist, though even Clemens was aware that she was probably speaking out of turn. "Some pretty huge artists have approached Baz and are writing songs for the film, and I don't think Warner Bros. are going to turn down Prince and Lady Gaga knocking down your door" Clemens said, before... -
Oct 15, 2012Anne Hathaway's 'Dark Knight Rises' Role Slotted In Best Actress Category
Anne Hathaway won't compete with herself this awards season. As first reported by In Contention, a HitFix blog that covers the Academy Awards, Warner Bros. has decided to run Hathaway in the Best Actress category for her role in "The Dark Knight Rises." The move leaves Hathaway's buzzed-about turn in "Les Miserables" as her sole chance for Best Supporting Actress. The decision is surprising, if only because many considered Hathaway's performance as Catwoman in "The Dark Knight Rises"the film's best chance at a supporting acting nomination. "If there... -
Oct 15, 2012Skyfall Nabs Rave Early Reviews from Critics
James Bond is still the man. While we won't see 007 tackling his latest mission until Nov. 9, when Skyfall hits theaters in the U.S., film critics are already releasing early rave reviews of the flick, saying viewers will be in for a treat. "Dramatically gripping while still brandishing a droll undercurrent of humor, this beautifully made film will certainly be embraced as one of the best Bonds by loyal fans worldwide and leaves you wanting the next one to turn up sooner than four years from now," Hollywood Reporter 's Todd McCarthy wrote.... -
Oct 12, 2012Mary Elizabeth Winstead & 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'? Actress May Star In Marvel Sequel
Mary Elizabeth Winstead may have the inside track on the female lead in "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" despite not appearing on a rumored short list of contenders earlier this month. According to Latino Review, Winstead -- who is currently starring in the indie drama "Smashed" -- is the front-runner to play Sharon Carter, the niece of Peggy Carter, Captain America's love interest in the first film. If the news is true, it puts Winstead ahead of Alison Brie, Emelia Clarke, Jessica Brown Findlay, Teresa Palmer and Imogen Poots in the race... -
Oct 12, 2012'Terminator 5' Not Happening Anytime Soon According To New Report
So much for "Terminator 5." According to the website Moviehole.net, the film has been put on an indefinite hold because of script issues. This new report jibes with a quote"Terminator" star Arnold Schwarzengger gave Empire Magazine last month. The actor -- who would have reprised his T-800 role for "Terminator 5" -- said that the film's screenplay was not in good shape. "They have been trying to put a script together but I've not seen it," Schwarzenegger said. "There's nothing on the board at this point. Nothing on the plan." "Terminator 5" was... -
Oct 12, 2012Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone Steam Up New Gangster Squad Trailer
Gangster Squad is back in action, with one exception. As promised by Warner Bros. in the wake of the Dark Knight Rises shooting in July, a scene featuring a gun fight in a movie theater has been excised from the film. The original trailer, which showed a snippet of that scene, had been playing before some Dark Knight showings and was instantly yanked by the studio. If not for the senseless tragedy, Gangster Squad would have hit theaters Sept. 7, but its release was bumped to Jan. 11 to... -
Oct 12, 2012Tom Hanks to make his Broadway debut next year
Tom Hanks will play a gutsy New York City newspaper columnist when he makes his debut on Broadway in the spring. Producers of Nora Ephron 's play "Lucky Guy" announced Thursday that Hanks will play Mike McAlary in the stage biography. Hanks, a two-time Oscar winner, had been in negotiations for the role when Ephron died this summer. Previews begin March 1 at the Broadhurst Theatre and an opening night is set for April 1. McAlary, the city's one-time dominant tabloid reporter, got the first interview with Abner Louima... -
Oct 11, 2012The Rolling Stones' 'Doom and Gloom': Band Releases All-New Song
Stop everything. The Rolling Stones have released new music. Debuted on BBC Radio 2 this morning, "Doom and Gloom" is the first new track off of the band's upcoming album, "GRRR!" A recording session in Paris under the direction of Don Was resulted in the first new Stones songs in seven years.The 50th anniversary collection also features Stones' staples such as "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" and "Start Me Up," along with "Doom and Gloom" and the still-in-the-works "One More Shot." This morning's song release comes on the heels of newly announced additional... -
Oct 11, 2012New Django Unchained Trailer: More Leonardo DiCaprio, More Laughs, Some Jonah Hill
Quentin Tarantino really let Django Unchained run free this time. A new two-and-a-half-minute trailer for the director's latest ultra-violent dark comedy not only showcases more of the film's talent— Christoph Waltz , Leonardo DiCaprio and Samuel L. Jackson do Quentin Tarantino 's biting dialogue proud, plus we finally get a glimpse of Jonah Hill as one of the antebellum tale's many assorted scumbags—but it also delves much deeper into the back story of Django, the out-for-revenge slave played... -
Oct 11, 2012Shailene Woodley in Talks for Amazing Spider-Man Sequel
Shailene Woodley may be ascending to her first big-screen blockbuster. The Secret Life of the American Teenager star, who earned critical raves for her turn as George Clooney's daughter in The Descendants last year, is in talks to join The Amazing Spider-Man sequel as none other than Peter Parker love interest Mary Jane Watson, E! News has confirmed. Sounds like a prime opportunity for Woodley, 20, especially considering the upcoming fifth season of Secret Life will be its last, as announced by ABC... -
Oct 11, 2012Matt Bomer to Guest Star on The New Normal as Andrew Rannells' Ex-Boyfriend!
It seems like Ryan Murphy has a favorite guest star: Matt Bomer! (Hey, can you blame him?) The White Collar and Magic Mike actor, who guest starred in season three of Glee as Blaine's (Darren Criss) older brother, is set to make an appearance on Murphy's new hit comedy The New Normal , the showrunner announced via Twitter. "Guess who's coming on The New Normal as Bryan's sexy ex-boyfriend? The one and only Matt Bomer!!!" Murphy posted. While we're always excited to see more of Bomer on our... -
Oct 11, 2012The First Casualty of the 2012 Fall TV Season Is...
And CBS has won the title of first network to cancel a new series in the 2012 fall TV season! Sure, it's not really a title anyone wants to win, but that they did today when the network announced it was canceling its legal procedure Made in Jersey . The Janet Montgomery -starrer has been pulled from CBS' Friday night line-up effective immediately, with reality series Undercover Boss set to replace it beginning Friday, Nov. 2. Made in Jersey failed to impress in its 9 p.m. timeslot; the premiere brought in just 7.7 million viewers and... -
Oct 10, 2012Lady Gaga Gets Peace Award From Yoko Ono in Iceland
Lady Gaga has given a peace a chance, and Yoko Ono has taken notice. John Lennon 's widow, a rock legend in her own right, presented the 21st-century pop icon with the LennonOno Grant for Peace today in Iceland. The Imagine Peace Tower, whose construction was spearheaded by Ono in honor of her late husband, was unveiled in Kollafjörður Bay in 2007. But Gaga didn't just get her hands on a puzzle-piece-shaped trophy for her social activism and philanthropic ways—the prize is a grant after all! "I will be donating... -
Oct 10, 2012'Hitchcock' Photos: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren & Scarlett Johansson Star In New Film
Fox Searchlight surprised many Oscar watchers when it announced that Sacha Gervasi's "Hitchcock" would debut right in the middle of awards season. Out Nov. 23, the film -- which chronicles director Alfred Hitchcock relationship with his wife, Alma Reville, during the production of "Psycho" -- is still cloaked in mystery: It's one of the few Oscar contenders without a trailer orfancy festival premiere date. In an effort to kickstart the campaign, however, Fox Searchlight has released some new stills from the film, showcasing Anthony Hopkins (as Hitchcock),... -
Oct 10, 2012New Charlie Brown Movie Announced for 2015
You're going to be on the big screen again, Charlie Brown! The Peanuts gang will be coming to a theater near you in 2015 as the heirs of Charles M. Schulz and 20th Century Fox Animation, along with the latter's Blue Sky Studios division, have announced they are developing a feature film starring the legendary comic strip characters. Cue that famous piano theme. The deal for the movie rights announced today was years in the making, according to the late cartoonist' s son, Craig Schulz . "We have been working on this... -
Oct 10, 2012Louis C.K. Delays Next Season of Louie
Being an Emmy darling has its perks. A little more than two weeks after walking away with a pair of trophies, Louis C.K. is getting his wish for more time to ready the next season of his critically-adored FX comedy. Season four of Louie , which was originally scheduled to premiere in summer 2013, will now return in spring 2014, FX president and GM John Landgraf announced during a conference call with reporters on Tuesday. The lengthier hiatus, which C.K. requested, will allow the Louie multitasker more time to... -
Oct 10, 20122012 American Music Awards: Nicki Minaj, Rihanna Lead Nominees With Four Nods, Trailed by Justin Bieber, One Direction
Nicki Minaj will be slugging it out again big time—and it won't be against Mariah Carey! Big Barbz and Rihanna dominated all nominees for this year's American Music Awards with four nods apiece. The noms were announced Tuesday by Christina Aguilera, who will also be performing at the show on Nov. 18. (Two for one!) Following closely with three nods each are Justin Bieber, Drake, Maroon 5 , Usher and One Direction. This year, there's no shortage of drama among the artists who'll be battling... -
Oct 9, 2012PSY Makes All Our Gangnam Dreams Come True With His Promise To Write Next Single In English
PSY and his Gangnam-styled good looks are making the dreams of every American fan come true. The galloping rapper announced that he will record his next single in English, ensuring that devout K-poppers in the US will have more than the words "Ehh sexy baby" to look forward to. According to an interview with the BBC, PSY began work on the song this week. But writing a follow-up with the same viral punch as his breakout dance video -- in a foreign language no less -- has proved more difficult than you'd think. "It's too much pressure to overcome Gangnam... -
Oct 9, 2012Community and Whitney Premiere Dates Delayed
Sorry Human Beings, but it looks like Community won't be returning a soon as you hoped. A source confirms to us that NBC will not be premiering the new seasons of Community and Whitney on Friday, Oct. 19, like originally planned. But before you start sharpening your pitchforks and Mapquesting NBC's headquarters, this delay is actually a good thing. The insider tells us that the reason the network has pushed back the premiere date for two of its comedies is to give them proper marketing support. And if anybody needs some kind of push in an... -
Oct 9, 2012Oscars have record 71 foreign-language submissions
Academy Awards organizers have received submissions from a record 71 countries for this season's foreign-language prize. The entries include Austria 's "Amour" from director Michael Haneke , which won the top prize at last May's Cannes Film Festival . The film stars Emmanuelle Riva and Jean-Louis Trintignant as an elderly couple coping with the wife's worsening health. The Oscar submissions also feature director David "Tosh" Gitonga's "Nairobi Half Life." It's the first entry ever from Kenya . Other... -
Oct 9, 2012Bear Grylls making competition series for NBC
Bear Grylls will soon have some company on his in-the-wild adventures. NBC said Monday that it is making a competition series with Grylls . He is the former star of Discovery's "Man vs. Wild" series that tested his survival skills in foreboding settings The NBC series , "Get Out Alive," is planned for airing next summer. In it, Grylls will guide two teams in adventures. He says competitors will learn survival skills and teamwork but will have to suffer some pain before being rewarded in the end. Grylls is... -
Oct 8, 2012Jay-Z Barclays Center Concerts Becoming Album
Jay-Z went hard for Brooklyn over the last week, playing eight sold-out shows at the newly opened Barclays Center. If you weren't lucky enough to attend of those performances, however, Hova has some good news: The rapper-mogul is ready to release an EP of selected songs from the Brooklyn shows for mass consumption. As first reported by RapRadar.com, the eight-song album will be available on Tuesday, Oct. 9. Called Live In Brooklyn , the mini-album (or "optic EP") will include eight songs and videos. Fans will be able to download the EP via iTunes. The... -
Oct 8, 2012Jay-Z Launches YouTube Channel, Brings Wife Beyoncé on Stage at Concert
Jay-Z had a very special onstage guest at his final show in New York City Saturday night: his stunning wife Beyoncé ! The hot mama hit the stage with her hubby at Brooklyn's Barclays Center, surprising fans as she strutted out in black leather shorts and a Brooklyn Nets cap to perform "Diva" solo and "Crazy in Love" with Jay-Z, according to MTV. After heading off stage with a slap on the behind from the rap icon, Beyoncé later returned rocking black leather pants and a black motorcycle jacket to perform "Young Forever" with Jay-Z,... -
Oct 5, 2012Jay-Z to stream concert on his new YouTube channel
Jay-Z is live-streaming the last of his eight concerts at New York City's Barclays Center for the launch of his new YouTube channel. The rapper announced Thursday his performance at the new Brooklyn sports arena will be live-streamed on Saturday at 9:30 p.m. Eastern time. He says it'll air on his new Life and Times channel. Jay-Z's new channel is part of an original programming initiative by YouTube, owned by Mountain View, Calif.-based Google Inc. Life and Times promises a lineup of "in depth lifestyle pieces" based... -
Oct 5, 2012'Star Trek Into Darkness': Conan O'Brien & J.J. Abrams Debut First Clip (VIDEO)
The first moving images from "Star Trek Into Darkness" premiered on Thursday night's episode of "Conan," courtesy of director J.J. Abrams. Those who blinked, however, were out of luck. Abrams, who is in the midst of editing the "Star Trek" sequel right now, told host Conan O'Brien that he wanted to show a clip from the film during their interview. The problem? Paramount, the studio behind "Star Trek Into Darkness," wasn't as keen on the idea. "Paramount is really unhappy with me at the idea of bringing anything," Abrams said. "I told them, 'I really wanted to do... -
Oct 5, 2012Jersey Shore Premiere: The Beginning of the End
Can you believe it's almost all over?! At least we have one more season of the Jersey Shore for our guilty pleasures memory bank. Tonight's two-hour episode began just like every other premiere, following each of the castmembers on their way to the shore house, but it was quickly evident that things would be different this summer. Snooki was six months pregnant and engaged, Mike was newly sober and getting serious with Paula , and Deena was "finally happy" with her boyfriend, Chris . At the same time, some things... -
Oct 4, 2012Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Releases Latest List Of Nominees
Rush, Deep Purple, Public Enemy and N.W.A. are among the group of first-time nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They join returnees Heart, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Randy Newman, Donna Summer and Kraftwerk among the 15 artists vying for entry. Even in the iPod age, the list of nominees up for induction in 2013 is as eclectic as they come. Nominees differ wildly in sound, origin and influence, ranging from the enduring prog rock of Canadian trio Rush and Procul Harum to German proto-electronica act Kraftwerk, the disco of Chic and Summer to the New... -
Oct 4, 2012New Lincoln Trailer Premieres During 2012 Presidential Debate
How fitting, right? If you were tuning into the 2012 Presidential Debate on either ABC, CBS or CNN, you got a special treat: a fresh, new trailer from the highly anticipated Steven Spielberg film, Lincoln . If you missed it, we've got you covered. Once the dramatic beat hit, you couldn't take your eyes off of what became flashbacks from some of history's monumental events, but it almost goes on for so long that you start wondering when the trailer will begin. Then you realize, this clip is more than two minutes long! The extended TV... -
Oct 4, 2012Iron Man 3: Robert Downey Jr. Debuts New Suit on Set!
Well now, here's a sight for sore eyes. As we know, Robert Downey Jr. and Co. resumed filming Iron Man 3 in Miami this week after taking a nearly six-week break to allow for the star's ankle injury to heal And it turns out, he wasted no time in getting back into superhero mode, as the first shots from the set showed off RDJ not only in Tony Stark mode, but in Iron Man mode, too. Filming resumed near Dania Beach, Fla., on Oct. 1, and it was on the second day of the restarted production that Downey got his superhero on. Despite... -
Oct 3, 2012New Lone Ranger Trailer: Johnny Depp & Armie Hammer Handsomely Keep the Peace
The Lone Ranger rides again. Though, this time he's got Johnny Depp by his side, so you really can't blame us for giving Tonto more attention than he may be used to. Armie Hammer , who plays the titular peacekeeper in The Lone Ranger , Disney's trouble-plagued update of the classic serial, brought the brand-new trailer with him on his visit to The Tonight Show Tuesday—and, so long as you're not a Clayton Moore purist, the sneak peek at the Gore Verbinski -directed adventure flick didn't disappoint.... -
Oct 3, 2012Breaking Dawn Part 2 Advance Ticket Sales Top Those of Breaking Dawn Part 1
Fans are clearly eager to see how this one plays out. The advance first-day ticket sales of Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 have far surpassed the previous first-day ticket sales for Breaking Dawn Part 1 E! News confirms. By how much, you ask? A lot, but don't worry, we'll go into more detail. Around this time last year, Breaking Dawn Part 1 managed to rake in $626,000 on its first-day advance ticket sales, but Part 2 's first-day advance tickets, which went on sale Monday, brought in a... -
Oct 3, 2012Iron Man 3 Resumes Production, Robert Downey Jr. Back in Action
Robert Downey Jr. is fit to resume his billionaire-playboy-crimefighter ways. Production on Iron Man 3 is back under way in Miami, nearly a month and a half after its star injured his ankle in Wilmington, N.C., while executing a stunt. And not only can fans feel better about the franchise extender being finished on time for its May 3, 2013, release (Marvel Entertainment is sticking to that time frame), but they've also been treated to the first "real-life" look at the retooled Iron Man armor and Don Cheadle's... -
Oct 3, 2012Khloe Kardashian and Mario Lopez near 'X Factor' host deals
Mario Lopez and Khloe Kardashian are in the final stage of negotiations to co-host the "The X Factor," a source close to the show told CNN Tuesday. "Those two want to do it, and the show is keen to have them," the source, who asked not to be named, said. Producers of the Fox TV music competition and managers for Lopez and Kardashian are putting final touches on the hosting deals, the source said. The 2012 season's "live" shows, which require a host, begin on November 1. "X Factor" started second season on U.S. television last month with audition episodes... -
Oct 3, 2012Boardwalk Empire Renewed by HBO for a Fourth Season
File this under: Not surprising, but still awesome. HBO has renewed Boardwalk Empire for a fourth season, the network announced today. The Prohibition-era drama has been a solid hit for HBO, and has garnered plenty of acclaim with critics and Emmy voters. " Terry Winter , Martin Scorsese and the rest of their outstanding team continue to produce a stunning show that never fails to surprise and entertain," HBO president Michael Lombardo said in a statement. "We are excited to bring this unique series back for a fourth season." The... -
Oct 2, 2012Christine Ebersole cast in 'Wolf of Wall Street'
Christine Ebersole and Leonardo DiCaprio are going to be family in the film "The Wolf of Wall Street." Talent agency APA said Tuesday the Tony-winning Ebersole will play DiCaprio's mother in the drama. Martin Scorsese is directing the film, based on a New York stockbroker's memoir of his rise and fall. Ebersole, who also plays a mom in the TBS comedy "Sullivan & Son," is on the big screen next in "The Big Wedding" with Robert De Niro , Amanda Seyfried and Katherine Heigl.... -
Oct 2, 2012The Voice Recap: The Coaches Complete Their Teams
The never-ending enchanting blind auditions wrapped up tonight on The Voice , and each coach completed their team of singers. Of course, those choices weren't made without arguing amongst coaches and broken hearts. So how did Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Blake Shelton and Adam Levine's teams round out? Let's talk giant red chairs and high-caliber talent: Nathalie Hernadez hits the stage first and wows the judges with Taylor Swift's breakup ballad "White Horse." After some bickering back and forth (shocking),... -
Oct 2, 2012'SNL' Announces Christina Applegate, Bruno Mars As Upcoming Hosts
Christina Applegate and Bruno Mars are headed to "Saturday Night Live," NBC announced on Monday. Applegate, who is promoting her sitcom "Up All Night," will host on October 13 with musical guest Passion Pit. The "Anchorman" and "Married with Children" star has hosted the show once before, in 1993. Mars will both host and act as musical guest on the October 20 episode of the show. His sophomore album, "Unorthodox Jukebox," will be released in December. He appeared as the show's musical guest in 2010. After a hiatus last Saturday, "SNL" returns this weekend... -
Oct 2, 2012Seth MacFarlane to Host the Oscars!
Goodbye Quahog and hello Hollywood! Seth MacFarlane is hosting the Academy Awards. Yes, the Academy announced Monday that the Family Guy creator and Ted star/director will host the 85th Academy Awards on Feb. 24, 2013. "It's truly an overwhelming privilege to be asked to host the Oscars," MacFarlane, who follows in Billy Crystal 's footsteps emceeing the show, said in a statement. "My thoughts upon hearing the news were, one, I will do my utmost to live up to the high standards set forth by my predecessors; and two, I hope... -
Oct 2, 2012Foo Fighters Hiatus? Dave Grohl Says Band Has No More Shows Planned
Some curious news on the Foo Fighters front: Dave Grohl told a massive New York crowd that their Saturday show may have been their last. "Without making a big deal out of it, we don't have any shows after this," Grohl said. "This is it, man. Honestly I don't know when we're gonna do it again ... and this is the perfect place to do it." The band was performing in New York's Central Park as part of the Global Citizen Festival, a free show put on by the Global Poverty Project. The event was also streamed online (video of Grohl's comments is available above).... -
Oct 1, 2012'All You Need Is Kill' Release Date Set For 2014
Despite personal trauma and turmoil, Tom Cruise remains ever busy. This December, Cruise stars in "Jack Reacher" for Paramount, an action thriller based on the Lee Child novel series. (How Cruise will handle his press obligations for the film in the wake of the Vanity Fair cover story about his alleged girlfriend auditioning process remains to be seen.) In April of 2013, Cruise will be seen in "Oblivion," a science-fiction film that sounds a bit like a live-action version of "WALL*E": "A court martial sends a veteran soldier to a distant... -
Oct 1, 2012George Michael Cancels Australia Tour Dates Due To 'Major Anxiety'
British singer George Michael has cancelled his tour of Australia due to "major anxiety" brought on by his recent battle with severe pneumonia, he announced on his website. The former Wham! frontman said that he would complete his Symphonica Tour dates in Britain in October before seeking treatment. He had been due to open in Australia in Perth on Nov. 10 before performing in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Hunter Valley on Dec. 1. "I have ... announced the cancellation of the shows in Australia which breaks my heart," Michael said in a statement. The... -
Oct 1, 2012Natalie Portman As Jackie Kennedy: 'Black Swan' Actress In Talks To Play First Lady
What do Katie Holmes, Blair Brown, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Jaclyn Smith, Jacqueline Bisset, Jill Hennessy and Sarah Michelle Gellar have in common? They've all played Jackie Kennedy onscreen. And Natalie Portman may soon be included in the litany of actresses who've portrayed the iconic first lady. Deadline reports that the "Black Swan" stunner is being wooed by Fox Searchlight to star in "Jackie," a drama that follows the title character in the aftermath of President John F. Kennedy's assassination. Portman's "Black Swan" director, Darren Aronofsky,... -
Oct 1, 201230 Rock Final Season First Look: Jane Krakowski Gets Rough With Tina Fey
It's truly the end of a TV era as 30 Rock begins its final season on Oct. 4 on NBC. And we've got an exclusive first look at the last season premiere ever. We're getting choked up just thinking about it. In this clip, Jenna ( Jane Krakowski ) is pressuring Liz (Tina Fey) to be her maid of honor, even though she has plenty of friends who could fill the role. For example, Honey Boo Boo 's mom. But it's Liz she wants, and when her best friend hesitates, Jenna uses alternative means to get her to accept her request. Check out the first look at 30... -
Sep 28, 2012Dion, Hudson to Perform at Houston Tribute Special
A-list music stars Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson and Usher are confirmed to perform on the upcoming one-hour TV special dedicated to the late Whitney Houston, titled "We Will Always Love You: A GRAMMY Salute To Whitney Houston." The special, airing November 16 on CBS, will celebrate Whitney's life through interviews and performances from various artists paying homage to the legendary singer, and will include her own most memorable performances of her career. Jennifer has paid tribute to Whitney before by singing her iconic hit I Will Always... -
Sep 28, 2012'The Big Dream' & Pyongyang Film Festival: German Film Wins North Korean Event's Top Prize
A German film about an English teacher's struggle to introduce soccer at a strict school in late 19th century Germany has won the grand prize at the Pyongyang International Film Festival. North Korea's official news agency reports that "The Big Dream" also won the festival's award for best actor, while a joint North Korean-European film, "Comrade Kim Goes Flying," won for best direction. The biennial film festival closed Thursday after an eight-day run that offered North Koreans and foreigners the chance to see movies from North Korea as well as France, Britain,... -
Sep 28, 2012The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Gets Hairy in New Poster
The latest Hobbit poster has drawn a crowd. While Bilbo Baggins ( Martin Freeman ) was center of attention when a one sheet hit the web Monday featuring the hobbit hero gripping his magical sword Sting, the newly released poster for Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey features Baggins' dwarf cohorts that will join him on said journey. What do you think of Dwalin, Balin, Bifur, Bolg and the rest of the hirsute gang? Sound off and make sure to stay tuned for more Middle earth mania before The Hobbit: An... -
Sep 28, 2012Olivia Munn joins 'New Girl' as Nick's love interest
Who will win the adorkable face off? Olivia Munn is joining Zooey Deschanel's "New Girl" for an arc this season. She's going to play "Angie," a love interest for Nick (Jake Johnson). She's described as sexy (duh), as well as "earthy, charming and can hold her own with the group." Deadline says Munn will shoot her "New Girl" arc before re-joining HBO's "The Newsroom" for season two. "New Girl" returned Tuesday night to 5.2 million viewers, down a bit from last year, but managed to tie NBC's "Go On." Source: ... -
Sep 27, 2012Lil Wayne tops Elvis Presley's Billboard record
Lil Wayne is not only making rap history , he's making rock 'n roll history: the rapper has surpassed Elvis Presley as the male with the most entries on Billboard's Hot 100 chart . Lil Wayne now has 109 songs on that chart with Thursday's debut of Game's song "Celebration," where he is a guest alongside Chris Brown , Tyga and Wiz Khalifa . Of his 109 charted songs, only 42 are led by Lil Wayne; 67 are songs where he is the featured act. Thursday is the rapper's 30th birthday. Presley totaled 108 songs on... -
Sep 27, 2012Country icon George Strait announces his final tour
Country music icon George Strait has announced his final concert go-round but stressed that he does not plan to ride into the sunset after his two-year "The Cowboy Rides Away Tour" ends in 2014. "Don't think I'm retiring, because I'm not," Strait, who turned 60 this year, said at a press conference Wednesday at the Country Music and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee. "If a special event happens to come up somewhere I want to do, by all means, I'm going to do it," he said. "I hope I still have a lot of those left in me." A likely prospect, if his future at all...
