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Blog Post Archive
Tweets from an '80s Don Draper
If we could, we'd watch "Mad Men's" characters age right on into the '90s, and a new Twitter account is sort of meeting our wish. Thanks to The Onion contributor/comedian John McNamee, we can now peer into the thoughts of the '80s version of Don Draper, the philandering heart of "Mad Men." "'80s Don Draper" [...]
Stan Lee: If I could be a superhero, I'd be Iron Man
Stan Lee knows exactly which superhero he'd be if given the opportunity: Iron Man. (And we don't blame him - have you seen how much money that guy brings in these days?) "I think I'd want to be Tony Stark because he's the best-looking and the richest!" Lee told CNN Thursday at the El Capitan [...]
Bradley Cooper, Steven Spielberg sign on for 'American Sniper'
Steven Spielberg has lined up his next project, and he's going to tackle it with Bradley Cooper. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Oscar winner has set his sights on adapting "American Sniper," the best-selling autobiography by Navy SEAL Chris Kyle. Kyle, who wrote about his experience as a lethal military sniper in Iraq, was [...]
While you were working ...
Today's news you might've missed: Kanye West would like for you to take note of June 18. This date is so important, he even deleted all of his tweets so only "June Eighteen" remains when you go to his account. Thanks for the heads up, Kanye! That was kind of you. Now if only we [...]
Leo DiCaprio: I need an acting break
Perhaps Leo DiCaprio can hook up with Ryan Gosling to unwind, sip mai-tais and not act together. (Guys if you do this - please call us.) The 38-year-old "Great Gatsby" star told CNN Wednesday that he, like Gosling, is ready to take a break from the business. Between "Django Unchained," "Gatsby" and the upcoming "Wolf [...]
Lil Wayne acknowledges hurt to Emmett Till family ... but they're not buying
Lil Wayne, in a letter to the family of Emmett Till, has acknowledged the hurt he caused in a song lyric that compared his sexual prowess to the decimated body of Emmett Till, the 14-year-old whose brutal 1955 murder helped spark the U.S. civil rights movement. The controversy he's responding to stems all the way [...]
Overheard: Cheadle's not into his 'Iron Man' suit
Don Cheadle's suit in "Iron Man 3" may have gotten an upgrade, but it seems its designers forgot to add "comfort" to the list of must-haves. The actor, who plays James "Rhodey" Rhodes in the three-quel in theaters tonight, said in an interview with the Huffington Post that his new, patriotic outfit might look cool [...]
Spice Girls 'Forever'? More like six months
The Spice Girls musical, "Viva Forever!" isn't going to be as long-lasting as its title suggests. After opening in the West End to negative reviews in December, the musical is going to end in June, producer Judy Craymer has announced. "It is with a heavy heart that I've had to make this very difficult decision [...]
'Pride, Prejudice and Zombies' eyes Lily Collins for lead
Natalie Portman's adaptation of "Pride, Prejudice and Zombies" isn't dead yet. The gestating project, based on the mash-up novel by Seth Grahame-Smith, has found a new director in Burr Steers ("17 Again"; "Charlie St. Cloud"), and has a potential new lead in Lily Collins. According to Variety, the 23-year-old "Blind Side" star is currently in [...]
Reese Witherspoon speaks on drunken arrest
After canceling TV appearances in light of her disorderly conduct arrest last month, Reese Witherspoon is ready to talk. The 37-year-old actress sat down with "Good Morning America" Thursday to explain just what happened in Atlanta on April 19, when Witherspoon allegedly interfered with the arrest of her husband, Jim Toth, on a drunk driving [...]
A #TBT in honor of Chris Kelly
Even those who aren't that familiar with the rap duo Kris Kross know a line or two from their single "Jump." That's not only because it was a massive success, having spent eight weeks on top of the Billboard Hot 100, but it's also one of the songs that most readily calls to mind the [...]
While you were working ...
Today's news you might've missed: Natalie Portman's next role is said to be a wish come true for the Oscar winner. She's going to join Michael Fassbender in an upcoming adaptation of "Macbeth." [ScreenDaily] Beyoncé reportedly left Princess Eugenie royally embarrassed at a recent show in London when she asked Eugenie (who is sixth in [...]
John Oliver starts as 'Daily Show' host on ...
John Oliver will take Jon Stewart's seat behind "The Daily Show's" anchor desk beginning June 10, Comedy Central's announced. Of course, it's not a permanent switch, as Stewart's just taking a hiatus to direct his first movie. The project, called "Rosewater," is based on a book by journalist Maziar Bahari. In addition to directing the [...]
Mariah, Nick Cannon renew vows at Disneyland
To celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary as well as their twins' second birthday, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon went to the happiest place on earth. Carey shared a photo of her family's adventure at Disneyland on Twitter Wednesday, showing that they even dressed up for the occasion: Celebrating our anniversary & #dembabies birthday (can you [...]
'Downton Abbey' casts first black actor
"Downton Abbey's" bringing on a roster of new cast members for its fourth season. The addictive British series has tapped Gary Carr (TV's "Death in Paradise" and "Bluestone 42") to portray a "charming and charismatic" jazz singer named Jack Ross - "Downton's" first recurring black character. “We are delighted to introduce another fantastic, dynamic character [...]
'DWTS' bids farewell to another star
Andy Dick initially found "Dancing with the Stars" to be pretty similar to rehab, but his stint came to an end on Tuesday night's show. The performer is the latest star to be eliminated from the competition, and the rest of the cast was sure to let him know how much he'll be missed. While [...]
Fleetwood Mac releases new music for the first time in 10 years
While some musicians make a splashy entrance when they're returning from a recording hiatus, Fleetwood Mac has been far more subtle. The legendary group has released a four-track EP called "Extended Play," which became available Tuesday on iTunes. It's the group's first studio release since 2003's "Say You Will." While Lindsey Buckingham said at a [...]
Martha Stewart signs up for Match.com - choose her profile photo
Martha Stewart, as it turns out, is an enthusiastic dater - and she's ready to get back out there. The media magnate and queen of DIY has signed up for Match.com, and she's looking for help in choosing her profile photo. On the Facebook page for her magazine, Martha Stewart Living, there are two options [...]
Overheard: Gwyneth Paltrow's 'amazing' relationship advice
If Gwyneth Paltrow starts giving tips like this one in her weekly editions of GOOP, she'd probably see an uptick in subscribers. The World's Most Beautiful woman was on "Chelsea Lately!" Monday night, and host Chelsea Handler pointed out what "an amazing advice-giver" Paltrow is: "We were at this dinner party one night, and a [...]
While you were working ...
Today's news you might've missed: Lily James is going from "Downton Abbey" to pumpkins and fairy godmothers. The actress has been handed the role of Cinderella in Disney's live-action version of the fairy tale, which will be directed by Kenneth Branagh and star Cate Blanchett as the wicked stepmother. Speaking of Disney princesses, not every [...]