Thursday, February 11, 2010

Kate Winslet Heads to HBO for New Miniseries

Kate Winslet Heads to HBO for New Miniseries


Kate Winslet Heads to HBO for New Miniseries

Posted: 11 Feb 2010 08:12 PM PST

HBO has picked up the Kate Winslet-starring miniseries Mildred Pierce, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The five-hour miniseries will be directed by Todd Haynes and is based on the James M. Cain novel. Winslet...


Heidi Klum and Paulina Porizkova to Guest on Desperate Housewives

Posted: 11 Feb 2010 07:56 PM PST

Watch out, Wisteria Lane.

Project Runway host Heidi Klum and former America's Next Top Model judge Paulina Porizkova have signed on to guest-star in an episode of Desperate Housewives, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

Jesse Metcalfe joins Jerry Bruckheimer pilot

Klum and Porizkova will play...


"How to Make It" a semi-convincing New York story (Reuters)

Posted: 11 Feb 2010 08:22 PM PST

Reuters - HBO's new half-hour series "How to Make It in America" is a misnomer.


Colin Firth makes journey to "Promised Land" (Reuters)

Posted: 11 Feb 2010 07:55 PM PST

Reuters - Colin Firth and Matthew Macfadyen are lining up alongside Jim Sturgess to star in Michael Winterbottom's "The Promised Land," the film's backers said Thursday.


John Mayer's Apology Caught on Tape

Posted: 11 Feb 2010 07:01 PM PST

The singer gets choked as he explains his recent remarks about sex and race.


Kristi Yamaguchi Predicts "Really Great" Winter Olympics for U.S.

Posted: 11 Feb 2010 07:00 PM PST

It's been 18 years since she won the figure skating singles title in Albertville, but Kristi Yamaguchi says it still feels like yesterday — for the most part. "There are definitely snapshots that are still vivid, but it's slowly starting to seem a little more distant now," she tells TVGuide.com. "I remember skating off the ice, being backstage with my coach, Christy Ness, and the anticipation of waiting for the scores, and then the proud moment of being announced Olympic champion and stepping on the podium." The 38-year-old Dancing with the Stars champion will watch someone else be crowned Olympic champion from the NBC booth in Vancouver, where she is working as a special correspondent for the Today show. Get her take on the U.S. figure skating team's chances of taking home gold, what sport she's most excited to see and which Olympian should go Dancing next.


CBS in business with Larry Charles (Reuters)

Posted: 11 Feb 2010 07:42 PM PST

Reuters - CBS has handed a presentation order to an untitled comedy from director Larry Charles and screenwriter Ant Hines, whose collaborations have included "Borat" and "Bruno."


Kiper is first 'Survivor' hero sent home (AP)

Posted: 11 Feb 2010 07:33 PM PST

In this publicity image released by CBS, the new cast of the CBS reality series, 'Survivor: Heroes vs. Villans,' standing from left, Benjamin 'Coach' Wade, Courtney Yates, Amanda Kimmel, Rob Mariano, Cirie Fields, Rupert Boneham, Stephenie LaGrossa, Colby Donaldson, Tyson Apostol, Jessica 'Sugar' Kiper, James 'J.T' Thomas Jr., Danielle DiLorenzo, Sandra Diaz, kneeling from left, James Clement, Parvati Shallow, Russell Hantz, Candice Woodcock, Tom Westman, Jerri Manthey and Randy Bailey are shown. The twentieth installment of the reality series premiering on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. EST on CBS. (AP Photo/CBS, Monty Brinton)AP - Jessica "Sugar" Kiper was too sweet for "Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains."



HBO picks up Kate Winslet miniseries (Reuters)

Posted: 11 Feb 2010 07:32 PM PST

Reuters - Todd Haynes' "Mildred Pierce" is headed to HBO.


TLC adds cupcakes to its reality menu (Reuters)

Posted: 11 Feb 2010 07:21 PM PST

Reuters - TLC has ordered another food-related reality series, this time taking on a cupcake shop.


Dr. Dre sues over unpaid 'Chronic' royalties (AP)

Posted: 11 Feb 2010 07:51 PM PST

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2009 file photo, Dr. Dre poses for pictures at a news conference announcing, Heartbeats by Lady Gaga, the latest addition to the Beats by Dr. Dre family of headphones from Monster Cable, in New York. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, File)AP - Dr. Dre sued the new iteration of Death Row Records on Thursday claiming the label failed to pay royalties and released a new version of his iconic album "The Chronic" without his permission.



iTunes approaches 10 billion downloads (Reuters)

Posted: 11 Feb 2010 06:55 PM PST

Reuters - Apple's iTunes Music Store on Thursday launched "Countdown to 10 Billion Songs," and is planning to give away a $10,000 iTunes gift card to the customer who buys the song that turns the counter to eleven digits.


"Valentine's Day" poised for box-office win (Reuters)

Posted: 11 Feb 2010 07:20 PM PST

Reuters - Garry Marshall's "Valentine's Day," which opens Friday, is a prohibitive favorite to top the four-day frame that includes the movie's namesake holiday and Presidents Day.


Mumbai braces for Khan film release amid political row (AFP)

Posted: 11 Feb 2010 06:11 PM PST

Mumbai braced on Friday for the release of top Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's latest film amid tight security due to threats of violence sparked by a row between the star and Hindu nationalists. Police leave has been cancelled and reservists have been called in to protect the 63 cinemas in the city planning to show AFP - Mumbai braced on Friday for the release of top Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's latest film amid tight security due to threats of violence sparked by a row between the star and Hindu nationalists.



Jaycee Dugard's Emotional Diary Entries from Captivity - People Magazine

Posted: 11 Feb 2010 03:00 PM PST


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Smallville's Allison Mack Excited About Directing Again and a New Coupling

Posted: 11 Feb 2010 06:41 PM PST

While fans of Smallville have longed to see longtime friends Chloe (Allison Mack) and Clark (Tom Welling) take their friendship to the next level, there's a new relationship coming to light. Oliver (Justin Hartley) and Chloe will develop a spark in the coming episodes, but it's a bond unlike what we've seen between Lois (Erica Durance) and Clark. TVGuide.com spoke with Mack her second time directing (Friday's episode, "Warrior") her thoughts on Lois and Clark and much more!


Fashion Insider Would Like To Welcome 'Jersey Shore' To NY Fashion Week

Posted: 11 Feb 2010 06:19 PM PST

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- A fashion insider has said the "Jersey Shore" cast would be a wonderful addition to have at New York Fashion Week.

Simon Doonan, creative director of Barneys, told Page Six he'd love to see the cast of self-proclaimed guidos and guidettes at this season's biggest fashion events.


Lady Gaga And Cyndi Lauper Team Up To Fight AIDS

Posted: 11 Feb 2010 06:00 PM PST

Lady Gaga and Cyndi Lauper talk with Access about joining the MAC Viva Glam Campaign and what they are doing to promote HIV awareness for women. Plus, how did they come up with their signature lipstick for the campaign?


Taylor: 'Valentine's Day' Without Taylor Swift Is A 'Bummer'

Posted: 11 Feb 2010 06:00 PM PST

On the cusp of his 18th birthday, Taylor Lautner makes a red carpet wish and tells us his birthday plans, which do not include a currently-on-tour Taylor Swift. Plus, does Taylor have any "Breaking Dawn" details?


Hugh Jackman Looking For 'Real Steel' Co-Star

Posted: 11 Feb 2010 05:58 PM PST

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Want to make a movie with Wolverine?

Hugh Jackman is looking for an actor to play the role of his character's son in "Real Steel," hosting an open casting call at www.realsteelcasting.com.


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