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Ke$ha & David Cook to perform on American Idol

BY STAFF
New pop star Ke$ha and former American Idol winner David Cook will be performing on American Idol this Wednesday. The two singers broke the news on twitter today. Ke$sha tweeted, “Party time american idol woot t minus 3 dayz,” while Cook tweeted, “Oh and I brought a present back for everyone. We’ll be performing [...]

Showest: Movie Theaters Asked to Offer Healthier Snacks by Sony Pictures Head Michael Lynton

At Showest: Sony Pictures Studio head, Michael Lynton, citing childhood obesity epidemic, says it’s “the right thing to do for your industry, our audiences and the country.” Polls shows two-thirds of moviegoers likely to buy healthier snacks if offered
The nation’s theater owners were asked today by the head of a major Hollywood studio to [...]

Kate Winslet & Sam Mendes Split

BY STAFF
“Kate and Sam are saddened to announce that they separated earlier this year,” their lawyers say in a statement. “The split is entirely amicable and is by mutual agreement. Both parties are fully committed to the future joint parenting of their children.”
The seven-year marriage of Kate Winslet and director Sam Mendes, unfortunately, is coming [...]

Tim Burton gets inducted into France’s cultural honor roll

BY STAFF
Film director Tim Burton has been inducted into France’s cultural honor roll by being giving the honor of an officer in France’s National Order of Arts and Letters. The ceremony took place in Paris and was led by Culture Minister Frederic Mitterand. Burton says has always loved France and has always felt a special [...]

Corey Feldman will be absent at Corey Haim’s Funeral Service

BY STAFF
Best friend Corey Feldman will not be present at Corey Haim’s funeral set to take place in Toronto on Tuesday. Feldman told ET that “In the days following my best friend Corey Haim’s death, I have spent much time with his mother Judy, who has always been like a mother to me. I would [...]

Alexander Payne’s “The Descendants” To Begin Principal Photography

George Clooney, Judy Greer, Beau Bridges, Matthew Lillard, Robert Forster, Shailene Woodley, Mary Birdsong, Nick Krause and Amara Miller Lead Cast. Fox Searchlight Pictures’ Presidents Stephen Gilula and Nancy Utley announced today that principal photography for THE DESCENDANTS will begin March 15 on the islands of Oahu and Kauai in Hawaii.
The film stars [...]

David Schwimmer Engaged

“The Insider” confirms that David Schwimmer is engaged. “Yes, he’s engaged,” his rep says of the news that the actor is set to wed longtime girlfriend Zoe Buckman, as first reported by Entertainment Weekly.
This will be the first walk down the aisle for both bride and groom. The former “Friends” star met his future [...]

Joy Behar, Cynthia Nixon among this year’s recipients of media awards from the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.

Joy Behar, Cynthia Nixon and the ABC drama series “Brothers & Sisters” are among this year’s recipients of media awards from the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.
Presented Saturday in New York, winners of the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards also include the NBC sitcom “Parks and Recreation,” MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show,” the [...]

Johnny Depp and Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” easily remained the No. 1 weekend draw with $62 million

“Alice” buries Matt Damon thriller at box office. “Alice in Wonderland” has climbed to a $208.6 million total domestically to become the top-grossing of Depp and Burton’s seven films together, which include “Edward Scissorhands,” “Sweeney Todd” and “Corpse Bride.
“I believe it’s literally the magical, if you would, pairing of Tim and Johnny,” said Chuck [...]

Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jamie Kennedy No More

It’s over. Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jamie Kennedy split. According to a source the break up was not contentious. The source told PEOPLE.COM “It had kind of just run its course … They just sort of looked at each other and said, ‘We like each other and we make each other laugh, but this isn’t [...]

Ben Stiller’s Haitian School Initiative and Artists for Peace and Justice Join Forces for Haiti

BY STAFF
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Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ) announced today that Ben’s Stiller’s Haitian school initiative (HSI) will merge with APJ effective immediately.
The two organizations, both of whom were committed to improving living conditions in
impoverished Haiti prior to the devastating earthquake, will combine their shared passion [...]

“The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” releases the first trailer

BY TODD GILCHRIST
Here you have it Twilight fans, the moment that you have all been waiting for. The new trailer for the highly anticipated “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” has been released and does it look amazing! The famous series that stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner is sure to keep fans enthusiastic and [...]

Wall Street 2 gets pushed back to Sept. 24

BY STAFF
The new Oliver Stone film, “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps” has been pushed back from April 23 to September 24 to try to make an attempt to have it show at the Cannes Film Festival. Variety reported that “Insiders say the film has a strong shot at being included in the fest, which runs [...]

Jewel designs pendant for “Project Clean Water”

BY STAFF
Pop singer Jewel has just finished a collaboration with Pennyroyal to create a pendant to benefit her “Project Clean Water.” The jewelry is the latest pendant in the Pennyroyal Signature Collection and features a water drop shape with the phrase “Give a Drop” engraved on the back. Give a Drop is in reference to [...]

“Twilight: Eclipse” trailer 10 second preview

BY STAFF
Get ready Twilight fans! The first trailer for “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” movie is going to premiere tomorrow at 6:00 am PST via satellite. The trailer that runs 90 seconds is being kept under secrecy until its debut, but we’ve found a 10 second clip of it. The full trailer can also be seen [...]

Amy Winehouse to remarry Blake in Las Vegas

Amy Winehouse is going to remarry her ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil in a quick ceremony in Las Vegas as soon as she can get clearance to come back to the U.S. The couple divorced and then reconciled a few months later and it looks like they’re ready to be back together again. A source stated, “They [...]

Simon Cowell pledges support for protection of animals

Simon Cowell has pledged his support for the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) to bring awareness to the campaign to get international recognition for animal welfare. WSPA hopes that Cowell’s lead will encourage others to come forward to their governments and express their love for animals. Cowell stated why animals mean so [...]

Heidi Montag makes fun of herself in new spoof video

Heidi Montag has been the source of jokes over the past few months for her obsession with plastic surgery and for getting 10 surgeries in one day. Her plastic surgeon even denied doing more work on her despite her desire to continue to do more. Here she is with a new spoof video that features [...]

“The Runaways” debut official poster & trailer

“The Runaways” starring Dakota Fanning and Kristen Stewart has officially unveiled the official poster for the movie when it hits the theaters March 19. The flick directed by Floria Sigismondi got many people talking at its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. The official poster features a still of the movie that [...]

Lil Wayne finally makes it to prison for a 1 year sentence

Lil Wayne has managed to avoid going to jail twice now with both dates being pushed back due to unforeseen circumstances (he needed dental work done and then a fire erupted in courthouse), but his luck is finally up. He has officially turned himself into authorities today to begin his year long sentence. MTV has [...]

A-List stars crowned Oscar red carpet with platinum jewelry

The stars on the red carpet of the 82nd Academy Awards were all crowned with platinum jewelry as the trending fashion this year. Platinum is the highest quality metal and its natural white color maximizes the brilliance of diamonds and colored gemstones, making them sparkle brighter. Below is a list of all the celebrities that [...]

Elton John AIDS Foundation Post-Oscar party raises $3.7M

Sir Elton John and David Furnish hosted the 18th Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party following the Oscars Award show and pulled in $3.7 million for the fight against AIDS. The party continues to be the leading fundraiser that takes place on Oscar night in Hollywood. The night consisted of a cocktail reception, [...]

“Alice in Wonderland” gets first broadcast spot from ABC

ABC has picked up the first broadcast rights to Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland,” set to hit tv’s beginning in 2012. The film just finished a record-setting $210 worldwide three-day opening and it is certainly the talk of the town. ABC Cable Network’s Grou’s executive vice president of program acquisitions & scheduling said, “Alice’s” “captivating [...]

“Precious” nabs top Indie Spirit awards

BY STAFF
Film Independent, the non-profit arts organization that produces the Spirit Awards and the Los Angeles Film Festival, handed out top honors to Precious and Crazy Heart at this evening’s 25th Spirit Awards. (500) Days of Summer, Anvil! The Story of Anvil, An Education, Humpday, The Messenger, and A Serious Man also received awards at [...]

Oscar producers want viewers to tune in early

Oscar producers Bill Mechanic and Adam Shankman have stated that viewers should tune in early because this year is “the most dynamic opening, from drama to spectacle to humor, that has ever been staged.”
Shankman is not worried about the weather for the show. He told AP that the only rain they are going to be [...]

Top Celebs not among Oscar voters

It has come to the attention that many of the top celebrities are not Oscar voters. Those included are Taylor Lautner, Woody Allen, George Lucas, Rupert Murdoch, Pedro Almodovar, and Sascha Baron Cohen among others. Even top heads of studios are missing from the list such as NBC Universal chief Jeff Zucker. Invitations to join [...]

Oprah dreams of taking Gabourey Sidibe to the Oscars

Oprah has admitted that her dream date would be to take Gabourey Sidibe to the Oscars. Sidibe will be bringing her mom along her side to the big awards show but Oprah would love to be in her spot. Sidibe stated, “Oprah called me and was like, ‘Hey girl, do you want to ride together?’ [...]

Wolfgang Puck has big night planned ahead for the Oscars

Wolfgang Puck is going to be providing the food for 1,600 guests who will attend the post-Oscar Governors Ball for the 16th year. The Governors Ball is where all the nominees where will be including George Clooney, Sandra Bullock, Quentin Tarantino, and Meryl Streep. Puck has employed nearly 1,000 people including 300 chefs to work [...]

Is the LA Times strapped for cash?

If you haven’t picked up a copy of today’s Los Angeles Times, then you are in for a big surprise. The Walt Disney Company worked with them to create a special promotion for their movie “Alice in Wonderland,” which hits the theaters today. The front page is covered with a full-color photo of Johnny Depp’s [...]

Danny Glover rallies stars against Hugo Boss for the Oscars

Danny Glover, in collaboration with labor union Workers United has sent out letters requesting Hollywood stars to deny wearing Hugo Boss for the Oscars. This is reply to the option for 400 Hugo Boss manufacturing workers losing their jobs in Clevelend if the company closes down the plant there. Glover sent a letter to dozens [...]

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