Friday, March 5, 2010

Dish Of Salt Backstage At The 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards' On3 Productions Gift Lounge

Dish Of Salt Backstage At The 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards' On3 Productions Gift Lounge

Dish Of Salt Backstage At The 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards' On3 Productions Gift Lounge

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 08:03 PM PST

By Laura Saltman

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Hey everyone, I'm so excited to be backstage at the Film Independent Spirit Awards again this year, their 25th Anniversary year. Of course, this year the Awards moved from Saturday afternoon on the beach in Santa Monica to Friday night at L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles.

I'm situated in On 3 Productions' Gift Lounge, where FAGE Total Yogurt and LG Electronics' new high-performance Kompressor Vacuums are the primary sponsors, all for charity.

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L.A. Times sells Disney front page for movie ad (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 06:16 PM PST

Reuters - The Los Angeles Times' critic may have panned the film, but that didn't stop Disney from paying top dollar to turn the newspaper's front page into a special advertisement on Friday for the new movie, "Alice in Wonderland."


Oscar producers promise fast and fierce Oscars (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 05:47 PM PST

Reuters - Organizers of this year's Oscar telecast promised on Friday the competition will be fierce and the show fast-paced in a bid to boost viewership as box office hits like "Avatar" vie for best film.


Deschanel, Ward making music again as She & Him (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 05:43 PM PST

Reuters - With She & Him's 2008 debut, "Vol. 1," M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel proved it's possible for a respected indie-rock troubadour to successfully team with a songwriting film star. The duo's first effort won over fans and critics with the combination of Deschanel's sugary lyrics and simple song structure in front of Ward's guitar and production work.


T-Pain revives Freaknik for cartoon musical (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 08:11 PM PST

Reuters - As T-Pain wraps up work on a new Nappy Boy All Stars mix tape and his latest album, "RevolveR," fans can anticipate the release of an entirely different kind of project from the Auto-Tuned rapper/producer.


HBO Sends Veterans to Capital to Celebrate The Pacific

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 07:27 PM PST

In anticipation of its upcoming World War II miniseries The Pacific, HBO will foot the bill for 250 veterans to visit the World War II memorial in Washington next week, The Associated Press reported.

The pay cable channel said it is working with the Honor Flight Network, which pays to transport...

Jon Gosselin Says He'll Vote for Kate on Dancing with the Stars

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 07:18 PM PST

The new season of Dancing with the Stars hasn't even started but contestant Kate Gosselin already has one fan: her ex-husband...

Dramatics founder Ron Banks, 58, dies

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 07:01 PM PST

Reuters - Singer Ron Banks, a founding member of R&B group the Dramatics, died Thursday (March 4) at his Detroit home of a reported heart attack. He was 58.


Drive-By Truckers roll on with new label, album (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 07:30 PM PST

Reuters - They've been called America's greatest rock band by more than one music writer, and they're certainly one of the busiest, but Drive-By Truckers have yet to parlay that critical love and work ethic into arena-level success.


Dramatics founder Ron Banks, 58, dies (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 07:01 PM PST

Reuters - Singer Ron Banks, a founding member of R&B group the Dramatics, died Thursday (March 4) at his Detroit home of a reported heart attack. He was 58.


Elton John recording album with Leon Russell (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 06:32 PM PST

Reuters - In an unexpected pairing, Elton John and Leon Russell are recording an album together in Los Angeles with producer T Bone Burnett. Both performers have written songs for the project, which has no title or release date yet.


Week in Photos: Feb. 27 - Mar. 6, 2010

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 05:54 PM PST

Miss any of the hot celebrity stories from last week? Get caught up with the Week in Photos.


Get Ready for the Oscars with Awards Season's Biggest Fashion Hits and Misses

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 05:54 PM PST

As the Academy Awards ceremony nears, the big question is: Who will win? Another big question, of course, is: What will they be wearing? TVGuide.com looks back on the biggest red carpet hits and misses of the awards season in anticipation of Hollywood's biggest night. Which stars will hit the right note like Lea Michele? Will anyone...

Carrie Ann Inaba Reveals Her Awards Preparation and Dream Oscars Interviews

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 05:48 PM PST

It seems everyone goes to great lengths in Hollywood to primp for the Academy Awards. So how does TV Guide Network red carpet host Carrie Ann Inaba get ready? It's a lot simpler than you might think. Inaba talked with TVGuide.com about...

Real life 'Hurt Locker' - CNN

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 05:50 PM PST


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Deschanel, Ward making music again as She & Him (Reuters)

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 05:43 PM PST

Reuters - With She & Him's 2008 debut, "Vol. 1," M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel proved it's possible for a respected indie-rock troubadour to successfully team with a songwriting film star. The duo's first effort won over fans and critics with the combination of Deschanel's sugary lyrics and simple song structure in front of Ward's guitar and production work.


Life After Death is Sweet for Uncorked's Julie Benz

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 05:26 PM PST

After four years as serial killer Dexter Morgan's other half on Showtime's hit Dexter, Julie Benz's on-screen alter ego was murdered in one of the year's most jaw-dropping season finales. But with a recurring role on ABC's Desperate Housewives and her new romantic comedy Uncorked, Benz is proving life after death can be sweet, even funny.

"I got my start in comedy years ago and then...

Celebrity Rumor Mill

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 05:06 PM PST

Gossip Cop debunks the most ridiculous celebrity rumors of the week, from Jessica Simpson's Oscar date to Zac Efron's proposal.


Access Star Sightings: February 26 - March 5, 2010

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 05:01 PM PST

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Jon Hamms it up! Plus, Rihanna goes green, Kate Gosselin puts on her "Dancing" shoes & more!

Is Dexter Over Rita's Death? Not Even Close

Posted: 05 Mar 2010 04:51 PM PST

Michael C. Hall hasn't glossed over his real-life troubles this year. He put his courageous battle with cancer front-and-center when he appeared with his head covered to accept his Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild awards for his acting on Dexter.

Fortunately, he says, he's winning the fight.

"I'm great," he said Thursday at a Paley Center panel on the show. "On the health front, I had my second to last treatment last night, and one more on March 17, but I'm...
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