Friday, August 13, 2010

Danny McBride addresses ‘The Office’ rumors, who’s in/out for ‘Eastbound & Down’

Danny McBride addresses ‘The Office’ rumors, who’s in/out for ‘Eastbound & Down’

Danny McBride addresses ‘The Office’ rumors, who’s in/out for ‘Eastbound & Down’

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 08:25 PM PDT

Danny McBride teases that his alter-ego Kenny Powers will find a new romance in Mexico but that his beloved April Buchanon (Katy Mixon, left) will somehow remain a part of his life when the second season of Eastbound & Down resumes Sept. 26 on HBO. The comedy premiered in February of 2009 and introduced McBride as a burned-out former professional pitcher who returns


Pop star Katy Perry realizes her "Dream" (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 07:52 PM PDT

Reuters - Katy Perry is dangerously close to falling. Not because she's launching herself into the air with a harness like Pink, or clomping through a Heathrow terminal in 12-inch platforms, like Lady Gaga. This pop star's potential collapse is due to an unfortunate combination of sand, schmoozing and exquisite heels.


Richie Hayward, co-founder of Little Feat, dies (AP)

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 07:36 PM PDT

AP - Richie Hayward, co-founder of the Little Feat, an eclectic jamband that maintained a strong cult following throughout the decades, has died. He was 64.


Songwriting trio in demand for its country hits (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 07:11 PM PDT

Reuters - Anywhere else, the name "Peach Pickers" might conjure up images of farmers or fruit-laden orchards.


Thomas Jane & Patricia Arquette Split Again

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 06:42 PM PDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Patricia Arquette and Thomas Jane have split again, a rep for the "Hung" star told People.

"The split is completely amicable and their prime focus is their daughter," the rep told the magazine. "They ask that their privacy be respected at this time."

Patricia Arquette, Thomas Jane Split Again

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 06:31 PM PDT

Patricia Arquette and Thomas Jane have called it quits again, this time deciding to get a divorce, according to People.

"The split is completely amicable and their prime focus is their daughter," his rep tells the magazine. "They ask that...

Access Star Sightings: August 6 - 12, 2010

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 06:09 PM PDT

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Stars at the Teen Choice Awards! Who hit Las Vegas last weekend? Celebs at Lollapalooza! And who was out in NYC?

Indie band Ra Ra Riot readies second album (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 07:12 PM PDT

Reuters - Just as the members of indie-pop band Ra Ra Riot were getting ready to hit the big time in 2007, tragedy struck, with the drowning death of the group's drummer, John Pike.


California duo puts girly spin on simple surf-pop (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 06:17 PM PDT

Reuters - She's a breezy California surf rocker, a throwback '90s indie queen and a savvy Twitter star all rolled into one. But Best Coast singer-songwriter Bethany Cosentino is something else too: a certifiable "It" girl who has been featured in Vogue and Rolling Stone.


Experian taps Detroit band for credit-score ads (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 06:12 PM PDT

Reuters - With more than 70,000 spots aired on network and cable channels in 2009, the FreeCreditReport.com band -- and its catchy songs about bad jobs, relationships and credit, sung from roller coasters and Renaissance fairs -- is arguably the jingle king of America.


TV on the Radio's Sitek launches solo "Balloon" (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 06:11 PM PDT

Reuters - When Dave Sitek is described as ambitious, it's in relation to the intricate production and instrumentation he employs with his primary band, indie fave TV on the Radio. But Sitek's true ambition, he reveals, is a little more ... blond.


Key Pink Floyd albums drop from digital market (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 05:24 PM PDT

Reuters - If you're looking to buy the classic Pink Floyd albums "The Wall" or "Animals" as digital downloads, you're out of luck.


Did Dina Lohan Get The Facts Right During 'Today' Interview?

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 05:30 PM PDT

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Dina Lohan caused a stir with her tense appearance on the "Today" show on Friday, talking about daughter Lindsay Lohan's time in jail and rehab, but was what she said accurate? Access investigates Dina's truth vs. fiction.

"Toy Story 3" top-grossing animated film of all time (Reuters)

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 05:31 PM PDT

Reuters - Woody and his pals have elbowed aside the green ogre, with Disney/Pixar's "Toy Story 3" climbing above Paramount/DreamWorks' "Shrek 2" to become the top-grossing animated film worldwide.


The Steven Slater / JetBlue Saga Continues, Friday's Latest Updates!

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 05:03 PM PDT

QUEENS, N.Y. -- The fed-up JetBlue flight attendant, Steven Slater, who skyrocketed to fame after exiting a plane via the emergency chute - (but not before cursing at passengers and grabbing a beer for the ride) - says he still wants his job!

"JetBlue is a wonderful airline which he has loved working for, and wishes to continue working for," Slater's attorney, Howard Turman, told reporters at a news conference on Thursday outside his client's home in Belle Harbor, Queens, New York, NBC New York reported.

Celebrity Rumor Mill

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 05:01 PM PDT

Gossip Cop debunks the silliest rumors of the week, from J.Lo's "Idol" antics to Rachel McAdams' new romance.


'Cougar' Courteney Cox Chats Emmy Snubs & The Trials Of Aging

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 04:50 PM PDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Courteney Cox -- former "Friend" and star of ABC's hit new comedy "Cougar Town" -- is speaking out about being the only member of the "Friends" ensemble to never receive a Primetime Emmy nomination.

"My ego got really bruised. When everyone did but me, that doesn't feel good at all," Courteney said in an interview with Emmy Magazine. "There were certain years I thought, 'Maybe I have a shot,' like the Monica-Chandler years. But I don't know how it happens and why... maybe I wasn't ready."

Jersey Shore Sets New Ratings Record

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 04:46 PM PDT

Jersey Shore has done it again.

The MTV reality show drew 5.5 million viewers Thursday, setting a new series record. Season 2 premiered two weeks ago to 5.3 million viewers, Shore's previous high.

Jersey Shore cast adds Deena; sounds off on authenticity, Obama and the art of "Snookin'"

Last week saw a slight dip to 5.03 million viewers. Perhaps the Ronnie-Sammie "Sweetheart" reunion and subsequent...

‘Scott Pilgrim vs. the World’ gets awesome new poster. (Yes, you should keep staring!)

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 04:56 PM PDT

Okay, so I haven't yet seen Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, nor was I planning to between now and Sunday (because, honestly, I kind of loathe seeing movies on opening weekends, thanks to cell-phone talkers, savory-stew eaters, and youths). But I just got sent a link to this extremely cool limited-edition poster for the movie,


‘Jersey Shore’ posts record-breaking episode

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 04:54 PM PDT

The Aug. 12 episode of Jersey Shore attracted a whopping 5.5 million viewers – a series high for the reality show. It also posted a record high 5.3 rating among persons 12-34, making it the No. 1 telecast of 2010 in the key, young demographic. For the third straight week, Jersey Shore was Thursday's No.


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