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Cannes 2013: Movies we're excited about
The Cannes Film Festival officially launched on Wednesday with the opening ceremony and the premiere of Baz Luhrmann's "The Great Gatsby." As the stars took to the red carpet, including judges of this year's event like Steven Spielberg and Nicole Kidman, many huddled under umbrellas to avoid what ended up being a soggy opening day. […]
While you were working ...
Today's news you might've missed: Kelly Rowland's "Dirty Laundry" is something to behold. The singer's new single gets frank and very personal, as Rowland sings about her jealousy of Beyoncé post-"Survivor" and an abusive ex. [Billboard] Actor/director Jon Favreau is going to both act and direct in his next feature, and he's bringing along a […]
'Virtual' Eazy-E, Ol' Dirty Bastard to perform at Rock the Bells
"When you take north, east, west, south/and put it all together and it spell newwwwws!" – Ol' Dirty Bastard's "Brooklyn Zoo II" Know what else spell(s) news? A star-powered hip-hop festival announcing that two rap legends - not figurative legends, mind you; one's been dead eight years, the other 18 - will perform this fall. […]
'Angry Birds' the movie? It's happening
"Angry Birds" will soon arrive at your local movie theater - and they'll be in 3-D. Sony Pictures announced Wednesday that the studio's acquired rights for the animated film, which will be developed, financed and produced by Rovio Entertainment, the creator of the addictive "Angry Birds" game. Rovio masterminded the top-selling mobile app, which has […]
Robin Williams, Sarah Michelle Gellar comedy coming to CBS
NBC has retooled its Thursday night lineup to include three new comedies, but in the fall the network will have competition in that category from CBS. The network announced on Wednesday that their fall 2013 schedule will include five new series, including new comedies from Robin Williams, Anna Faris and Will Arnett, whose show on […]
Brad Pitt's 'quite emotional' about Jolie's choice
Brad Pitt is feeling relieved. The 49-year-old actor, who's been described as "loving and supportive" of his longtime partner and fiancée, Angelina Jolie, as she underwent a preventative double mastectomy, told USA Today that it's left him feeling pride and also a "wonderful relief." The past few months have been "emotional and beautifully inspiring," Pitt, […]
Final four celebs named for 'DWTS'
"Dancing with the Stars" woke up Tuesday to some bad news, as ABC announced that the long-running series would be cut to one night a week starting this fall. But the show must go on, and that means putting on a happy face and staging what may be the second-to-last results show in series history. It was not […]
Beyonce, feeling better, apologizes for canceled show
Beyoncé is on the rebound after canceling a concert Tuesday due to "dehydration and exhaustion." In a letter on her website, the 31-year-old entertainer apologized to her "dearest fans" in Antwerp, Belgium, who missed out on seeing the singer perform yesterday. "I've never postponed a show in my life," Beyoncé wrote. "It was very hard […]
While you were working....
Today's news you might've missed: Oooooo noooo! Who shall crack us up with that catch phrase as NBC "Dateline's" host Keith Morrison now?! 'SNL' cast member Bill Harder is reportedly leaving the sketch comedy show after eight years. Don't worry Stefon, we will see you at that hot New York City club "Ummm hmmm." [New […]
More 'Now You See Me' hits the web
If the thriller "Now You See Me" doesn't do well at the box office, it won't be for lack of hype. In the past few days a clip and a new trailer from the magical heist film have made its way to the Internet. The film stars Jesse Eisneberg as the head of a group […]
ABC cutting 'DWTS' to one night in fall schedule
ABC is bringing in some big guns to shake up its 2013-14 schedule, revealing a lineup that the network said reflects its "innovation and stability." As expected, ABC picked up Joss Whedon's "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." and the spinoff "Once Upon a Time in Wonderland." "S.H.I.E.L.D." will air on Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. ET, launching a night […]
Changes coming for 'The Voice' judges?
Fans of "The Voice" might want to enjoy judge Shakira while they can. According to Deadline.com, sources are saying the Latina singer will be vacating her chair for the return of original judge, Christina Aguilera. Aguilera and fellow judge Cee-Lo Green were absent this season to focus on their music, making the way for new […]
Judges in a generous mood on 'DWTS'
To say the judges have been quite stingy on this season's "Dancing with the Stars" is a bit of an understatement. Entering Monday night's semifinals, the three-judge panel only handed out one perfect score all season. That all changed last night, as the judges were handing out 30s like they were giving them away. Four […]
While you were working ...
Today's news you might've missed: Beyoncé has said that she's ready to expand her family, and now there's fresh speculation that she's expecting baby No. 2. Yet, knowing this star, we're not going to see confirmation until she can reveal her baby bump on another red carpet. [Page Six] Daft Punk's "Random Access Memories" is […]
Are you sure about the CNN thing Barbara Walters?
You kind of hurt my feelings, Barbara Walters. As you head off into the sunset of retirement in 2014 as the reigning doyenne of celebrity journalism, you had this to say to The New York Times. "When I go there is not going to be any, 'Please can I have another appearance?' I don't want […]
Fox confirms '24's' return, announces fall 2013 lineup
The answer to the question of whether "24" could return to Fox is now an unequivocal "yes." Fox's Chairman of Entertainment, Kevin Reilly, confirmed to press during a conference call on Monday that Kiefer Sutherland's Agent Jack Bauer is back in an event series that'll run over 12 weeks. As had been previously reported, there […]
Katy Perry jams with the Rolling Stones in Vegas
Katy Perry spent Saturday night gyrating on Mick Jagger, and she's shouting it from the rooftops er, Twitter. The pop star joined the Rolling Stones in Las Vegas as part of their "50 and Counting" tour. She took the stage and rocked out with the legends on "Beast of Burden." Fans knew to expect Perry, […]
Barbara Walters: I'm not gone yet
Barbara Walters received not one but two standing ovations as she announced her impending retirement on "The View" Monday. Her words have been expected for weeks now, as the anticipation that Walters was going to retire has been at a high since March. Last month, Walters had to go on air to say that she […]
NBC keeps 'Community,' unveils fall schedule
We hope you didn't get too attached to NBC's new comedies last fall, because the network has cleaned house. Along with the cancellations of "Whitney" and "Up All Night," newbies "Guys With Kids," "1600 Penn," "Go On" and "The New Normal" have also gotten the ax. In their place this fall will be three new […]
Sneak peeks: 'Arrested Development,' 'S.H.I.E.L.D.'
With 13 days left to go until Netflix unleashes the fourth season of "Arrested Development," we now have a 90-second sneak peek at what to expect. With the Bluths all accounted for, "The Final Countdown" has begun for the 15 new episodes to arrive on May 26. Creator Mitch Hurwitz has said that this addition […]