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American Idol Down to 11 as Simon Issues Ryan a Warning
American IdolSimon Cowell may be leaving American Idol after this season, beware anyone who crosses him while he's still around. "Want to get the eyeballing out of the way?" he pointedly...


Celebrity Rehab's Jeff Conaway: "I Told Corey Haim He Was Gonna Die"
Jeff ConawayIt was a prescription for disaster. In an exclusive interview with E! News, Grease star and Celebrity Rehab alum Jeff Conaway says he warned Corey Haim last year that prescription drugs...


Tiger Woods Joins Letterman, Clinton in South Park Battle Against Alien Sex Fiends
South Park, Tiger WoodsIn a very special South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone's topical toon returns for its 14th season to pose the question: What could be causing rich, successful men to seek...


This Just In! Kristen Stewart is Completely Flawless
Kristen StewartFor all of you who've bashed us for blabbing on and on about how much we totally heart Kristen Stewart, listen up: We're sure you've heard the saying, "a picture is worth a...


Miley Cyrus: The Next Julia Roberts?
Julia Roberts, Miley CyrusMiley Cyrus sure has a lot to live up to. First her Hannah Montana movie director, Peter Chelsom, compared Cyrus to Judy Garland, Shirley Temple and Barbra Streisand. And...


Marie Osmond Not in a Singing Mood After All
Marie Osmond, Donny OsmondRushing back to work may not have been the best move for Marie Osmond after all. The veteran entertainer, who resumed performing with brother Donny a day after burying her 18-year-old...


Breaking Dawn to Be Directed by an Oscar Fave?
Breaking Dawn Book, Sofia Coppola, Gus van SantWere still waiting on an official confirmation as to whether Breaking Dawn will be split into one or two films (though were still hearing the plan is for it to be two, shot back-to-back). And one...


Donald Trump Fixing the Economy, One Apprentice at a Time
Donald Trump, The ApprenticeThe national unemployment rate is huuuge, and there's at least one man who's confident he can fix that. Donald Trump and producer Mark Burnett revealed Wednesday that the next...


Kendra's a Baby Lover, Not a Kate Gosselin Hater!
Kendra Wilkinson, TwitterKendra Wilkinson-Baskett doesn't look down on Kate Gosselin. She just has different ideas about parenting, that's all. "You know how Kate is on Dancing With the Stars?"...


Amanda Seyfried Cool With People Seeing Her Naked—Just Not Dad
Amanda Seyfried, Julianne Moore, ChloeAmanda Seyfried wants everyone who's age-appropriate to go see her new thriller, Chloe, which features a "very choreographed" love scene between her and Julianne...


Sam Mendes Denies Cheating on Kate Winslet
Sam Mendes, Kate Winslet, Rebecca HallIf anything came between Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes, it was a little gold man, not a flesh-and-blood woman. At least not according to a rep for Mendes, who calls rumors that the British...


Why Was Corey Haim Broke When He Died?
Corey HaimI was just reading that Corey Haim's family asked for donations to pay the costs of his funeral. Wouldn't he receive residuals from all the movies that he was in, especially the hit ones...


Glee's Lea Michele: Rachel's Heart Belongs To...
Lea Michele, GleeIf Rachel Berry isn't careful, she could end up as Glee's resident man eater. Not only has she already locked lips with Finn and Puck, but she's got another suitor in the...


Code Bullock! Sandra Backs Out of London Premiere; Tabloid Hysteria Ensues
Jesse James, Sandra BullockLet the speculation begin. Oh, wait. Seems like the ever-reliable tabloids already have that one covered. While everyone seems to have their opinions as to why, all we know for sure is...


Antonio Banderas Pulls an Angelina
Antonio BanderasAntonio Banderas is not only looking good, he's doing good. Following in the rarified ranks of Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, Orlando Bloom and David Beckham, Melanie Griffiths'...


Why Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett Can't Stop Crying!
Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett, Hank Jr.There have been a lot of bumps on the road to stardom for Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett, but the working mom's latest tears are simply because she's missing her little man Hank Jr., who's...


Jennifer Aniston Can't Escape Her Comfort Zone
Jennifer AnistonEverybody's best-tressed Friend Jennifer Aniston has been on a media blitz promoting her new rom-com with Gerard Butler, The Bounty Hunter, and you know what that means: lots of interesting,...


Ryan Seacrest Mans Up on American Idol
Ryan SeacrestThere comes a time in every boy's life when he must become a man. When he must shed his fears, his shortcomings, his inadequacies and step up to confront the forces that deny his...


Chelsea Handler Blog: Miley's Last Song?
Miley Cyrus, Chelsea HandlerIn a recent interview, Miley Cyrus discussed her hopes for the future. She is promoting her new movie, The Last Song, and she wants this to be the beginning of a long-running career as a movie...


Padma's Baby Daddy No Longer a Secret Ingredient
Padma Lakshmi, Adam DellPadma Lakshmi has intentionally kept quiet on the identity of her baby daddy, ostensibly to keep press attention to a minimum. File that under Best Laid Plans. The cover of...



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Pubcaster says ciao to 'Pocoyo'
International News: Italian pubcaster RAI has inked free-to-air TV rights to CGI preschool series "Pocoyo."
Rosenbaum joins Digital Domain
Film News: Won visual effects Oscar for 'Avatar,' 'Gump' -- Fresh off his visual effects Oscar win for "Avatar," Stephen Rosenbaum has joined the staff of Digital Domain.
Exhibs show green side at ShoWest
ShoWest News: Theater owners learn eco-friendly lesson -- ShoWest showed off its green side on St. Patrick's Day, with exhibitors displaying eco-friendly theater practices.
Hyde Park buys Nick Stone rights
Film News: Production company targets Andy McNab book series as franchise -- Hyde Park has acquired the rights to Brit author Andy McNab's Nick Stone espionage novels and is eyeing the series as a potential franchise.
Abbie Cornish fields twin roles
Film News: Actress lines up Madonna, De Niro projects -- Abbie Cornish has followed up her "Bright Star" turn with a pair of high-profile roles.
Blockbuster may file for bankruptcy
Technology News: Struggling Vidtailer dealing with billion-dollar debt -- The decision by consumers to make fewer trips to the video store is forcing Blockbuster and its rivals to revisit bankruptcy protection.
Reitman to direct Kutcher, Portman
Front Page: Trio set for Paramount's untitled romantic comedy -- Veteran producer and director Ivan Reitman will get back behind the camera in May to direct Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher in an untitled romantic comedy for Paramount Pictures.
McKellan: 'Hobbit' to begin shooting in July
Film News: New Line hasn't officially announced start date -- Ian McKellan is predicting that the first of the two "Hobbit" films will start shooting in July, even though New Line hasn't officially greenlit the pics.
New Jackson documentary coming 'Soon'
Music News: Halperin brings King of Pop's final days to bigscreen -- The author behind "Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson" is tackling the King of Pop's last days for the bigscreen.
Gordon takes 'Prisoner'
TV News: Exec producer to adapt Israeli drama for U.S. -- As "24" potentially draws to a close, exec producer Howard Gordon has signed on to adapt Israeli drama "Prisoners of War" for U.S. auds.
Mai Mai Miracle (Maimai Shinko to Sen-nen no Mah?)
Film Reviews: Charming, millennium-spanning anime succinctly maps the dynamics of childhood imagination.
Hamlet
Music Reviews: A bare-bones, rather tacky-looking production.
NBC accommodating Poehler pregnancy
TV News: 'Parks' production start date moved up -- NBC is working to accomodate the pregnancy of "Parks and Recreation" star Amy Poehler.
EIC partners to boost science grads
Film News: Council partners with science, entertainment orgs -- The Entertainment Industries Council has partnered with science and entertainment organizations in their effort to expand the number of college graduates in the fields of science, engineering, technology and mathematics to 400,000 by the year 2020.
Mr. Nice
Film Reviews: Shaggy-dog story is casually cheeky and frankly celebratory.
Denver stages world preems
Legit News: New plays by Lowe, Weitzman on tap for 2010-11 season -- The 2010-11 season at the Denver Center Theater Company includes world preems by Michele Lowe and Ken Weitzman.
Lilith Tour to regroup
Music News: Female singers return with 36 dates and names -- The femme gathering of tribes formerly known as Lilith Fair, which is staging a comeback after more than a decade of going MIA, has announced eight of its 36 summer dates.
The Book of Grace
Legit Reviews: Regional presenters won't be fighting over the latest opus from Suzan-Lori Parks.
FCC to tackle retrans issue
TV News: Carriage conflicts spur review of rule -- The FCC will undertake a review of the retransmission consent rule amid the growing contentiousness among broadcasters and cable operators on carriage agreements, FCC boss Julius Genachowski said Wednesday.
'Bounty' blowout in New York
Film News: Casting Butler, Aniston was easiest part for the director -- After cheering for Gerard Butler and his abs at the premiere screening of "The Bounty Hunter" Tuesday at the Ziegfeld Theater, guests were ready for cocktails and kobe sliders at the Tao midtown after-party.
Cold Weather
Film Reviews: A little bit of narrative goes a long way in Aaron Katz's "Cold Weather."
Helmer's hankering for 'Chloe'
Gotham: Atom Egoyan on hand for N.Y. premiere -- Director Atom Egoyan has Ivan Reitman to thank for his latest film, "Chloe."
Daytime Emmys again look for home
Award Central: Struggling kudocast has a date but no place -- The Daytime Emmys will go on, but on which network remains a question.
Daytime Emmys still value soaps
Award Central: Online skeins might be key to future -- As daytime TV drops its focus on soap operas, so might the Daytime Emmys. But not yet.
Nomination method changes for soap actors
Award Central: Daytime Emmys employ more wide-open process -- Actors who take home Daytime Emmys later this year will truly mean it when they thank their peers for their votes.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Film Reviews: An appealing, if glossy, adaptation of Jeff Kinney's hugely popular cartoon-illustrated novel.
Repo Men
Film Reviews: "Repo Men" rejects thought-provoking science fiction in favor of a giddy futuristic bloodbath.
The Bounty Hunter
Film Reviews: There are no rewards to be claimed for enduring "The Bounty Hunter."
Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution
TV Reviews: On its face, British chef Jamie Oliver's campaign to inspire people to eat healthier ought to be no more controversial than first lady Michelle Obama's educational efforts in the same arena.
Life
TV Reviews: "Life" picks up beautifully where "Planet Earth" left off.
Looped
Legit Reviews: Legendary star Valerie Harper is reduced to playing Good Witch/Bad Bitch.
Brotherhood
Film Reviews: "Brotherhood" achieves the sweaty-palmed intensity of classic film noir.




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