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Paul Haggis Backs Tom Cruise 'Wife Auditions' Scandal Story
Paul Haggis has backed up Vanity Fair's controversial article about Tom Cruise wife auditions
By WENN on 05 September 2012
Off Camera, Katie Couric Brands Kate Middleton 'Too Thin'
Katie Couric has risked the wrath of the PR team at Buckingham Palace by suggesting Kate Middleton is "too thin". The comments - initially reported by Usa Today - came during a question-and-answer session following...
By WENN on 04 September 2012
Ratings For Rnc Coverage Slips
Coverage of the Republican National Convention by all three major networks combined was watched by nearly as many viewers as tuned in to the results episode of America's Got Talent Wednesday night. NBC led the...
By Lew Irwin on 30 August 2012
Modern Family Creator Offers Ann Romney A Role On New Season
'Modern Family' creator Steve Levitan has reacted to news that Ann Romney - wife of Presidential candidate Mitt Romney - considers the Abc comedy to be her favorite show on television. The series centers on...
By Lew Irwin on 30 August 2012
Joss Whedon To Write And Direct New 'Shield' Series
Joss Whedon, the director of The Avengers, is to write and direct new action series S.H.I.E.L.D reports Screen Rant. The news follows the announcement that Whedon will be the writer and director of The Avengers...
By WENN on 29 August 2012
Taylor Swift Crashed Kennedy Wedding, Says Kathie Lee Gifford
Apparently, Taylor Swift and new beau Conor Kennedy were playing Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn this week when they crashed the wedding of Victoria Kenny's daughter, Kyle, last weekend.Victoria's stepmother Kathie Lee Gifford spoke about...
By WENN on 24 August 2012
Reports A Replacement For Regis Has Been Found
After nearly a year-long search following the departure of Regis Philbin, ABC has found a permanent co-host for Kelly Ripa on its morning Live! talk show. He's former football star Michael Strahan, who currently appears...
By Lew Irwin on 22 August 2012
Tony Scott Diagnosed With Inoperable Brain Cancer Before Death
Tony Scott 's death came as a great shock to the movie industry this week, though the context of the director's decision to commit suicide is beginning to take shape. A source close...
By WENN on 20 August 2012
Viewers Watching More News, Believing It Less
The "believability" ratings of the major TV and print news organizations have taken another hit. According to a survey by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press, only 56 percent of the...
By Lew Irwin on 17 August 2012
Journalist Booed For Robert Pattinson, Prince Charles Analogy
Robert Pattinson was left squirming in his seat during what proved to be an extremely uncomfortable interview with the New York Times journalist David Carr on Wednesday night (August 15, 2012). The Twilight star joined...
By WENN on 16 August 2012
Dancing With The Stars Parings: Bristol Palin Gets Mark Ballas!
After months of waiting, the pairings for Dancing With The Stars' forthcoming season have been finalized. As many will know by now, the new season is a special 'all-star' instalment, meaning, former winners of the...
By Lew Irwin on 13 August 2012
Avengers 2 For May 2015 Release?
'The Avengers 2' looks set to be released on May 1, 2015. The follow up to this year's 'Avengers Assemble' superhero movie is expected to hit the big screen in less than three years and...
By Bang Showbiz on 13 August 2012
Joss Whedon Back In The Saddle For 'The Avengers 2'
In news that will no doubt delight Disney executives, Joss Whedon has signed on to direct the sequel to Marvel's huge grossing 'The Avengers' movie. The filmmaker seemed undecided about a return when...
By WENN on 08 August 2012
Joss Whedon To Write And Direct Avengers 2
Joss Whedon will write and direct 'The Avengers 2'. The filmmaker impressed Disney bosses so much with 'Avengers Assemble' - which brought together many characters from the Marvel comics - that they have signed him...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 August 2012
Jennifer Garner Plans Return To Action Films
Jennifer Garner wants to return to making action films.The 'Juno' actress - who shot to fame as CIA agent Sydney Bristow in TV crime drama 'Alias' - is hoping to give the action genre another...
By Bang Showbiz on 08 August 2012
Katherine Jackson Tricked Into Long Break?
Katherine Jackson has suggested she was tricked into blocking communication with her grandchildren recently. Katherine made the claim when she filed a declaration as part of her attempt to obtain co-guardianship over Michael Jackson's children...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 August 2012
Vince Vaughn Set To Be Involved With Re-boot Of 'The Brady Bunch'
Vince Vaughn is set to be at the helm of yet another re-boot, as the comic actor is rumoured by Deadline.com to be taking co-developed and executive producer role for the return of the much-loved...
By Lew Irwin on 02 August 2012
Hoda Kotb Flies To London To Help Save Today's Olympic Coverage
Hoda Kotb has been flown to London by Nbc to help rejuvenate Today's coverage of the Olympics, as the show continues to suffer from faltering viewing figures. This is bad news for Savannah Guthrie, who...
By Lew Irwin on 01 August 2012
Modern Family Stars Reach Settlement To End Wage War
The stars of hit TV show Modern Family have reached a deal to end a legal dispute over their contracts.The series' lead actors Sofia Vergara, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Eric Stonestreet, Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell...
By WENN on 28 July 2012
Derek Hough May Quit Dancing With The Stars
Derek Hough has hinted he might quit 'Dancing with the Stars'.The professional dancer wants to pursue a film career and has implied the upcoming special series of the popular ABC show, 'Dancing with the Stars...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 July 2012
Eric Dane Quits Grey's Grey's Anatomy
Actor Eric Dane has stunned fans by quitting hit U.S. medical drama Grey's Anatomy.The star has portrayed Dr. Mark 'MCSteamy' Sloan in creator Shonda Rhimes' show since 2006, but he has decided it's time to...
By WENN on 27 July 2012
Kourtney Kardashian Annoyed By Scott's Partying
Kourtney Kardashian is furious with Scott Disick for going out partying while she minds their children.The reality TV star - who has son Mason, two, and daughter Penelope, born earlier this month with the businessman...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 July 2012
Prince Michael Breaks His Silence Over Grandma Drama
Michael Jackson's eldest son Prince Michael has broken his silence amid the family feud following five days of headline-grabbing drama about the whereabouts and wellbeing of his grandmother.The teenager took to Twitter.com early on Thursday...
By WENN on 26 July 2012
Modern Family In Turmoil: Sofia Vergara And Co Unite Over Pay Dispute
The stars of Modern Family have closed ranks against the show's producers, in a bid to get their contracts legally voided. Sofia Vergara, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell and Eric Stonestreet have also...
By Lew Irwin on 26 July 2012
Katherine Jackson Explained Leaving Grandchildren
Katherine Jackson says she didn't let her grandchildren know she was visiting their aunt in Arizona because she didn't feel like using the phone.Michael Jackson's 82-year-old mother recently lost guardianship of his children Paris, Blanket...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 July 2012
Fred Willard On Adult Theater Arrest: The Movie Was Lousy!
According to Fred Willard, the absolute worst thing about the events last week that saw him arrested for allegedly exposing himself in a movie theater wasn't the embarrassment of being caught -it was that the...
By WENN on 24 July 2012
Jennifer Jason Leigh To Play Emily's Mom In 'Revenge'
Fans of Abc's Revenge have been left guessing for months as to who would be picked to play the role of Emily Thorne's mysterious mother. Entertainment Weekly have revealed today that the role will in...
By WENN on 23 July 2012
Mother Of 'Dark Knight Rises' Shooter: You Have The Right Man
The mother of James Holmes - the 24-year-old former medical student suspected of shooting dead at least 14 people during a midnight screening of 'The Dark Knight Rises' - says authorities have got their man.Abc...
By Lew Irwin on 20 July 2012
Fred Willard Blames Embarassing Arrest On 'Misunderstanding'
Fred Willard, the 'Anchorman' star who was arrested for a "lewd act" at a Hollywood adult cinema, says the whole thing was a misunderstanding. The 72-year-old was reportedly sacked from his work on a television...
By WENN on 20 July 2012
Bristol Palin To Make A Comeback On 'Dancing With The Stars'?
As Abc readies its list of acts confirmed for the new season of 'Dancing With The Stars' - they'll be announcing the names in full on July 27th - a familiar face in the shape...
By Lew Irwin on 17 July 2012
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