Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Holbrook performs Twain on author's 175th birthday

Holbrook performs Twain on author's 175th birthday


Holbrook performs Twain on author's 175th birthday

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 08:55 PM PST

AP - The crowd sang happy 175th birthday to Mark Twain before the lights went down at the Clemens Center, then laughed along with the nearest incarnation of the late author and humorist: Hal Holbrook.


Under-appreciated faves: Finals!

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 09:00 PM PST

YOUR unsung hero of showbiz 2010: Will it be Allison Iraheta or Thomas Gibson? You make the call; vote!


20 movies that peak in first scene?

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 09:00 PM PST

''Goldmember,'' ''2012,'' ''Watchmen'': Just three you say had amazing starts -- and then went downhill


Under-appreciated Entertainer of the Year: The Finals!

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 09:01 PM PST

It's been a long, momentous November, but the day has come: The EW.com Under-appreciated Entertainer of the Year bracket game finals are upon us. It's down to red-headed siren Allison Iraheta, who JUST eked out a 52 percent to 48 percent final-four victory over the chameleon-like Karl Urban (Red), and Thomas Gibson, whose legions of


"Tron: Legacy" may fall short at box office (Reuters)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 08:47 PM PST

Reuters - Disney's costly sci-fi movie "Tron: Legacy" could open significantly below expectations, if preliminary surveys conducted by Hollywood tracking firms are anything to go by.


Actors vie for "Jack the Giant Killer" roles (Reuters)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 08:46 PM PST

Reuters - The big movie that young Hollywood is vying for this month is "Jack the Giant Killer," with director Bryan Singer set to conduct testing for the male and female leads in London within the next two weeks.


Sarah Palin's ratings recover a little from slide (Reuters)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 07:48 PM PST

Former Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin reacts as she meets Sofia Krejbjerg, of Houston, as Palin signed copies of her new book, 'America by Heart',  at a Borders Bookstore on Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Julio Cortez)Reuters - Sarah Palin's fortunes are improving on TLC.



Green Day rocker returns to "Idiot" play (Reuters)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 07:47 PM PST

Reuters - Following his debut in "American Idiot" in September, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong is once again taking on the role of St. Jimmy in the Broadway show based on his band's Grammy-winning 2004 album.


Glee places increased focus on issues of sexuality - Hilltop Views

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 09:08 PM PST


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Nate Berkus Hospitalized, Expected To Undergo Appendectomy

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 08:05 PM PST

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Nate Berkus has been hospitalized with appendicitis and will undergo an appendectomy, a rep for the company that produces "The Nate Berkus Show" told People.


Mega Buzz: CSI:Miami's Bad Romance, Dexter's Bloodbath and an Old Five-0 Flame

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 08:04 PM PST

Every week, editors Adam Bryant and Natalie Abrams satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questionsto mega_scoop@tvguide.com.

What is the deal with Delko and Calleigh on CSI: Miami? What's the status of their relationship? — Tanesha
ADAM: For the immediate future, they will be more friends than lovers. "Delko having to do things behind his colleagues' back kind of threw a wrench into the works as far as their relationship goes," co-executive producer Marc Dube tells us. "There's been a bit of an agreed backing-off on both sides. It's something that will be revisited, but right now it's more of a brother-sister relationship. They love each other very much. Will it spike again? Probably, but they're taking a little break from the intensity."

Any scoop on Dexter? — Scott
NATALIE: In the season's penultimate episode, there are not one, but two deaths! And not one, but two kidnappings!...


Green Day rocker returns to "Idiot" play

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 07:47 PM PST

Reuters - Following his debut in "American Idiot" in September, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong is once again taking on the role of St. Jimmy in the Broadway show based on his band's Grammy-winning 2004 album.


Kim Kardashian: My Coffin Photo Freaked Out My Family

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 07:41 PM PST

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Kim Kardashian is one of several celebrities who recently posed in a coffin as part of Keep A Child Alive's Digital Death Campaign for World AIDS Day, and she told Access Hollywood the picture freaked out the Kardashian clan.


Youngsters "Dance" to ballet black comedy (Reuters)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 07:49 PM PST

Reuters - Chloe Moretz, Jackie Earle Haley and Bailee Madison are attached to join Kristen Bell in the indie black comedy "Dance of the Mirlitons."


Michael Douglas on 'upward curve' from cancer (AFP)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 07:17 PM PST

Michael Douglas, pictured in May 2010, is on an AFP - Michael Douglas is on an "upward curve" after cancer treatment, his wife said in remarks published Tuesday, while the veteran star said the experience gave him "a little perspective on mortality."



'Entertainment Tonight' creator dies at 80 (AP)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 07:55 PM PST

AP - The Hollywood producer who created "Entertainment Tonight," "Star Search," "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous," "Solid Gold," and numerous other TV shows has died in Honolulu. Alfred "Al" Masini was 80.


Judge issues rulings in estate's superhero battle (Reuters)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 07:12 PM PST

Reuters - A New York federal judge has weighed in on an important case that could be worth billions of dollars and impact the future of Iron Man, X-Men, The Incredible Hulk, Spider-Man, and other superhero characters.


"Christmas Story" star to produce musical version (Reuters)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 07:09 PM PST

Reuters - Peter Billingsley -- star of 1983's "A Christmas Story" -- has signed on to executive produce the musical adaptation of the film.


Amy Poehler trades "SNL" skits for single character (Reuters)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 07:06 PM PST

Reuters - If Captain Ahab had his whale, then idealistic but tenacious government employee Leslie Knope -- the character Amy Poehler plays on NBC's "Parks and Recreation" -- has her pit.


Producer of Ray Charles musical sues investor (Reuters)

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 07:11 PM PST

Reuters - "Jersey Boys," the Broadway musical about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, is a big hit. Why not a production based on the life of Ray Charles? After all, Jamie Foxx won an Oscar for playing the soul icon in 2005.


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‘Inferno’ Director Glad To Be Rid Of ‘Lindsay Lohan Situation’

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 12:31 PM PST

It hasn't been difficult for "Inferno" director Matthew Wilder to move forward with his film without Lindsay Lohan – in fact, he's quite enjoying it.

"I feel like 16 tons of weight are off my mind not having to deal with the Lindsay Lohan situation," Wilder told Radar Online.

Billy Baldwin On The Perfect Mate For Brother Alec: ‘Ted Koppel In A Dress’

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 12:19 PM PST

Billy Baldwin may have been married for two decades, having found the love of his life in Chynna Phillips, but he has a different type of girl in mind for his older brother, Alec Baldwin.

‘Teen Mom’ Amber Portwood Reportedly Reunited With Daughter Leah

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 11:33 AM PST

"Teen Mom" star Amber Portwood is reportedly back together with her baby girl.

The 20-year-old mom was reunited with her 2-year-old daughter, Leah, on Monday, after Indiana officials returned the toddler to her mom, according to Us Weekly.

CBS News Overhauls Its Morning Show

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 10:00 AM PST

CBS News is completely overhauling "The Early Show" broadcast team.

Co-anchors Harry Smith and Maggie Rodriguez are out, along with weather forecaster Dave Price. The morning news show's new anchor team will be Chris Wragge and Erica Hill, who have worked together anchoring CBS' Saturday-morning show. Hill is also the current news reader for the weekday version.

Glam Slam: Celebrity Wedding Bling — Color Rocks!

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 09:50 AM PST

Kate Middleton's blue sapphire ring is gorgeous and very sentimental. Jessica Simpson loves her unique ruby engagement ring from fiancĂ© Eric Johnson. "He knew that I didn't want the traditional wedding ring," Jessica told us on our morning show, Access Hollywood Live. "He knew that I wanted ruby in my ring… apparently he hid it in his shoe for three weeks, I had no idea!"

Colored stones are having a moment according to Gina Nigrelli, designer of Jules Smith jewelry, which has been worn by Blake Lively, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Kristen Stewart and Miley Cyrus.

Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong To Join ‘American Idiot’ Cast

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 08:46 AM PST

Billie Joe Armstrong apparently liked his Broadway debut in "American Idiot" — he's signed on to return for 50 performances.

Producers say the Green Day frontman will reprise the role of St. Jimmy in the musical that his songs inspired beginning Jan. 1 and ending Feb. 27 at The St. James Theatre.

‘127 Hours,’ ‘Black Swan’ Among Spirit Awards Noms

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 08:43 AM PST

The rural crime thriller "Winter's Bone" earned a leading seven nominations Tuesday for the Spirit Awards honoring independent film, including best picture and acting honors for Jennifer Lawrence, John Hawkes and Dale Dickey.

Also nominated for best picture were James Franco's survival tale "127 Hours," Natalie Portman's ballet drama "Black Swan," Ben Stiller's dark romance "Greenberg" and Annette Bening's lesbian family drama "The Kids Are All Right."

Anne Hathaway: Oscars Gig Will Be A ‘Challenge’

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 08:23 AM PST

Anne Hathaway is excited to take on her new gig as Oscars co-host – but the actress admits it won't be an easy task.

"I don't really have a great reason," Anne told The New York Post's PopWrap of taking the job, alongside fellow young actor James Franco. "I like a challenge. It seems like an incredibly cool and exhilarating thing to do."

Ben Affleck Leaves The Christmas Shopping Up To Wife

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 08:21 AM PST

When it comes to getting into the holiday spirit in Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner's home, Ben admits it's his wife who decks the halls – and hits the stores.

"I'm not particularly proud of it, but it's a bit of a '50s thing I guess. Because my wife is so capable, and because I'm less so, she does a lot of that work and I kind of root her on," Ben told Ellen DeGeneres in an interview set to air on Wednesday's "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." "I'm encouraging."

Kid Rock Bashes Brokers For Ticket Profiteering

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 07:17 AM PST

Kid Rock says ticket brokers are crashing his birthday bash and driving up concert prices.

The country rocker with hip-hop roots says on his website that he would love to confront scalpers who swoop in and buy blocks of his low-priced tickets, then resell them for profit.