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Photos | Family & Friends Say Goodbye To Michael Jackson

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:00:44 +0000

Family & Friends Say Goodbye To Michael Jackson

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Drew Barrymore Spotted Trying On Wedding Veils In NYC

admin — Sat, 12 May 2012 19:00:43 +0000

The stories about Drew Barrymore’s pregnancy may not be confirmed, despite the pics which suggest she has a gorgeous growing bump (and that pretty telling pic of her holding a sonogram?!) BUT, at least now we know that the wedding is imminent, and actually happening. Drew visited a bridal shop on the Upper East Side [...]

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Howard Stern Calls Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez ‘Dummies’

admin — Sat, 12 May 2012 17:00:25 +0000

Britney will be ‘train wreck’ on ‘X Factor,’ new ‘America’s Got Talent’ judge adds at press conference.
By James Montgomery

Howard Stern held court at New York's Friars Club on Thursday in a long-running press conference to promote his upcoming stint as a judge on "America's Got Talent." And in keeping with the spirit of the legendary roasts that take place at the venue, he didn't shy away from taking some shots at his singing-competition contemporaries.

Stern was asked by a reporter whether he would have signed up for the "Talent" gig if it meant serving on a panel with "American Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez and newly-announced "X Factor" judge Britney Spears — as opposed to the "Talent" tandem of Howie Mandel and Sharon Osbourne — and, well, let's just say he answered rather directly.

"No, I would not [have], because I think we have the best judging panel out there, out of all these shows. I think that the judges all offer constructive, precise criticism, and I really like it," Stern said. "To sit there with J.Lo and Britney Spears and try to prop those two up, I'd be like a ventriloquist with two dummies; I'm not going to sit there and do that."

Stern didn't stop there, either. When he was asked for his thoughts on "The X Factor" 's reported $15 million deal with Spears, the shock jock joked that he was in favor of it … for slightly dubious reasons, of course.

"I think it's a wonderful decision; Britney still thinks the world is flat. We're going to tune in to see if she can sort of function through the thing. As far as any real criticism, I think ["X Factor" judges] Simon [Cowell] and L.A. Reid will be doing that," he said. "I think Britney's going to stand there and eat a lollipop and wear a sexy outfit; I don't anticipate great opinions from her. I think she's going to sit there like J.Lo. 'Oh, you're wonderful, you're terrific. You think I could get a perfume endorsement out of this? You think I can perform on the show?' I think that's what it's about, but I think it will be interesting. … I'll tune in to see what kind of train wreck she is, absolutely."

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‘Catching Fire’ Countdown: What To Watch While You Wait

admin — Sat, 12 May 2012 15:00:14 +0000

With the ‘Hunger Games’ sequel more than a year away, here’s where you can catch its stars in the meantime.
By Amy Wilkinson

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November 23, 2013, is just a year and a half away, but it might as well be a lifetime from now considering how antsy we are to feast on “The Hunger Games” sequel “Catching Fire.” Progress is no doubt beginning on the follow-up (director Francis Lawrence was confirmed last week by Lionsgate), but there’s still much to be done before the film is big-screen ready for next, next Thanksgiving. In the meantime, we’ll pass the torturous days and months by gripping our Peeta pillow extra tight and gorging on the stars’ slew of interim offerings—Jennifer Lawrence and her Panem peeps are in-demand actors, after all! Here’s your guide to the actors’ upcoming projects:

Jennifer Lawrence
If only Lawrence could swipe Katniss’ bow and arrow for use in her horror flick “The House at the End of the Street,” out September 21. Lawrence plays a teen who moves next door to a home where a grisly murder took place. She befriends the surviving son and, well, things don’t go so well for her after that.

Two months later, Lawrence will appear alongside Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro in the big-screen adaptation of Matthew Quick’s novel “The Silver Linings Playbook.” She reportedly plays a widow trying to seduce Cooper’s character, who has recently been released from a mental institution.

The Cooper coupling will continue with the period drama “Serena” (a role originally intended for Angelina Jolie), after the thriller “Devil You Know” makes its debut.

Josh Hutcherson
After bonding with Liam on the set of “The Hunger Games,” Hutcherson will star alongside the other Hemsworth brother in the November 21 release “Red Dawn,” which finds a group of teenagers trying to protect their town from invading North Korean soldiers.

The baker’s son has a couple of other projects in the pipeline (neither of which have official release dates), but keep an eye out for “7 Days in Havana” and “The Forger.”

Liam Hemsworth
The younger Hemsworth will flex his action muscles throughout the rest of 2012 and into the new year. First up is “AWOL” (scheduled for release sometime this year), which follows a Vietnam soldier who defects to win back the love of his life. The film co-stars Teresa Palmer, Aimee Teegarden and Chris Lowell.

If that doesn’t sound harrowing enough, Hemsworth will team up with every action star ever (read: Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Chuck Norris) for the splashy sequel “The Expendables 2,” out August 17. His list of in-the-works flicks also includes “Paranoia,” “Timeless” and “Arabian Nights.”

Elizabeth Banks
Fans won’t have to wait long to see Elizabeth Banks grace the silver screen once again. The bubbly blond dons a pregnancy belly for next week’s “What to Expect When You’re Expecting,” based on the iconic self-help book. (That woman loves her some adaptations, huh?)

Shortly after (June 29, to be exact), Banks will portray long-lost sister to Chris Pine, who must find his secret sibling to deliver a $150,000 inheritance in the film “People Like Us.”

Woody Harrelson
The word “eclectic” comes to mind when summing up Woody Harrelson’s CV — and it’s not an ill-advised adjective to describe his list of upcoming projects either. “Seven Psychopaths,” out in limited release November 2, follows a struggling screenwriter who gets caught up in the criminal underworld after his weird friend kidnaps a mobster’s dog.

Then there’s 2013′s “Now You See Me,” in which a group of illusionists pull heists as part of their act and give the spoils to their audiences. (Uh, do you guys need extras?) The January release co-stars Mark Ruffalo, Dave Franco and Morgan Freeman.

Which of “The Hunger Games” stars’ other upcoming projects are you excited about? Sound off in the comments below and tweet me @amymwilk with your thoughts and suggestions for future columns!

Earlier ‘Hunger Games’ columns
+ Francis Lawrence’s ‘Catching Fire’ To-Do List
+ ‘Fifty Shades Of Grey’: What’s In It For ‘Hunger Games’ Fans?
+ ‘Catching Fire’: Five Reasons To Be Stoked
+ ‘Catching Fire’ Director: Who Could Carry The Torch?
+ ‘Hunger Games’ Postmortem: Five Lessons For ‘Catching Fire’

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Britney Spears Would Be ‘Great Fit’ For ‘X Factor,’ Marcus Canty Says

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:00:41 +0000

‘She would give me that pop I need,’ last season’s fourth-place finisher tells MTV News of rumored addition to judges’ table.
By Christina Garibaldi

During his final appearance on "The X Factor," Marcus Canty promised his fans it was "not over" for him yet, and he was right. The fourth-place finisher, who wowed viewers with his energetic stage presence and smooth R&B style, recently signed to Epic Records and has released his debut single, "Won't Make a Fool Out of You."

Yet at one time it seemed like we might never have heard his music at all. Before "X Factor" Canty tried but failed to get through the audition rounds for "American Idol."

"I tried 'American Idol.' I got in front of the judges, I sang my little heart out, but I guess I didn't make it," Canty revealed to MTV News. "I guess they didn't want me."

"Idol" may not have wanted Canty, but "The X Factor" did. With help from his mother, Canty reluctantly decided to step in front of the judges, hoping to get his chance to go to Hollywood.

"The funny thing is that I didn't want to do 'X Factor' at first. I was just like, 'Man, I'm gonna do it myself,' then I look on the bill and I see L.A. Reid, and I'm like, 'Wait a minute, that's L.A. Reid!' " Canty said. "For so long I've been trying to get music to him. When it came that time, my mom was like, 'Look, you should just try it."

With Reid as his mentor, Canty battled his way to a fourth-place finish with some show-stopping performances that gained him comparisons to Al Green and Bobby Brown.

Canty also developed relationships with the other judges on the show, including former mentors Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger.

"I actually was kind of surprised," Canty said of the departures of Abdul and Scherzinger. "I thought it was a lot of drama on the show with Paula and Nicole, but they were so nice."

Canty was no stranger to drama himself. The R&B crooner found himself in the bottom two during several episodes, most notably edging out Rachel Crow in an emotional and controversial finish.

"I feel like Paula was honest. I feel like Nicole was honest — even in certain situations on the show that they got into, with me and Rachel and at one point, me and Drew," Canty said. "If I was in that situation I probably wouldn't know what to do."

With Scherzinger and Abdul out of the judges' seats, rumors have been swirling that pop star Britney Spears may fill one of the vacant spots.

"Oh wow, I haven't heard that one. Britney Spears, wow. That should be interesting," Canty said in response to the news. "Britney Spears can be my mentor because, first of all, I was the entertainer. I know she would give me that pop I need. That's definitely a great fit."

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‘Game Of Thrones’ Throws Out The Book

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 09:00:40 +0000

Latest episode features a massive departure from the source material.
By Josh Wigler

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Photo: HBO

See that beautiful platinum-blond princess across the way? That’s Daenerys Targaryen. Stay away from her. Everyone she loves dies or gets taken away — not ideal for those of you who value your lives.

Honestly, as much as I’m loving this season, I’m not happy with where “Game of Thrones” is taking Dany. I’m an avid fan of George R.R. Martin’s source material but not a stickler or purist who believes his novels must be adapted to the letter. Still, the liberties taken with Dany in Qarth, this week in particular, feel needless and damaging to who the character is.

We’ll get deeper into that later in our recap. Keep reading for more updates from Westeros, most of them blood-soaked and reeking of death — with one lovely exception.

Bye-Bye, Whiskers
Northerners, man. Those guys have a hard time hanging onto their heads, don’t they? Ser Rodrick is the latest to die on the chopping block, at the hands of the traitorous (not to mention embarrassingly weak) Theon Greyjoy, now fancying himself Lord of Winterfell and Prince of the Iron Islands. As we say goodbye to the sweetest whiskers in Westeros, Rodrick’s final words ring true: Theon really is truly lost now. But where Theon falls, his performer rises: Actor Alfie Allen continues to kill it as Theon this season. If you think you’ve seen him at his lowest after this week — well, keep watching.

Gone With the Reeds
With Winterfell sacked, Bran and his companions are left powerless … well, not entirely powerless. The crafty Osha sleeps with Theon and manages to sneak Bran, Rickon, Hodor and the direwolves out of House Stark’s royal seat as a result. It’s cool to see this story moving so quickly, but still, where are Jojen and Meera Reed? The greenseer and his sister are huge parts of Bran’s story at this point in the books, but with their continued absence and Osha’s increasing prominence, I’m beginning to think they’re out of the picture for good. Casualty of adaptation, I suppose, but a change I’m sorry to see.

Ra Ra Riot
The North isn’t the only area of Westeros under fire. In King’s Landing, the wicked Joffrey’s awful behavior nearly costs him his life when he incites a bloody riot that turns the streets red. He barely escapes with his life — though he thankfully doesn’t evade a physical shaming at Tyrion’s hands once again — as does Sansa, who is nearly raped by a trio of rioters. Her life is saved by the Hound, who finally gets his long-awaited Terminator moment when he guts one of the would-be rapists and kills the other two in equally merciless fashion. One of the best characters in the books, Sandor Clegane hasn’t had much to do on the show so far. Perhaps this is the beginning of bold new things for the most feared burn victim in the Seven Kingdoms.

Kissed by Fire
It wasn’t all doom and gloom on “Thrones” this week. Finally, Jon Snow has met his match in Ygritte, a wilding warrior woman who is more than prepared to meet her maker should the worst come to pass. Of course, she also values her life greatly and isn’t afraid to make some moves on Jon to keep herself safe. That’s not great news for Jon; as a man of the Night’s Watch, Lord Snow isn’t allowed to take women into his bed. Then again, he’s a teenager and, well, you know — hormones and all that. Perhaps what happens north of the Wall stays north of the Wall?

Where Are My Dragons?
All the way east in Qarth, Dany is unsuccessful in recruiting the city’s leaders to her cause to sail to Westeros and claim the Iron Throne. Worse, when the khaleesi returns to her quarters after her failed attempt to secure a fleet, she finds many members of her khalasar — beloved handmaiden Irri included — dead, with her dragons missing to boot. None of this happens in the books. I’m guessing it’s a dramatic new way to get Dany to the House of the Undying, where she’ll experience her fair share of life-altering events. But it’s an unnecessary departure that, A) kills even more of the characters in Dany’s story despite their survival in the books, further complicating the butterfly effect the show will have to deal with as it gets deeper into Martin’s mythology, and B) cheapens Dany’s character by stealing her dragons right out from under her. Just as she says, Dany is a strong and fierce fighter fueled by fire and blood. She is the mother of dragons. There is no world in which Dany’s dragons are taken from her without her losing her life in the process. I don’t like what the show’s decision to steal Dany’s dragons away from her says about the character, but maybe that’s just me. What say you, readers of “Ice and Fire”: Are you as bothered by the new changes to Dany’s story as I am, or are you not sweating it? Hit us up in the comments below and let us know!

In Previous “Game of Thrones” News …
» “Game of Thrones” kills the king
» “Game of Thrones” births a shadow baby
» Has Robb Stark found true love?
» A kid-killing trend sweeps over Westeros
» Peter Dinklage’s Tyrion lays the smack down

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Rachel McAdams Does Some Shopping Solo

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:00:43 +0000

I think that someone had a successful shopping trip on Sunday. Yesterday afternoon, Rachel McAdams stepped out solo and shopped around Trader Joe’s in Studio City. After picking up a few things from the store, the actress made her way … Continue reading →

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Drew Barrymore’s Tardy Salon Arrival

admin — Sun, 06 May 2012 16:00:59 +0000

After running later, Drew Barrymore stopped by the Byron and Tracey Salon in Beverly Hills, CA this afternoon (May 5).

The expecting mommy-to-be was turned away because of her tardiness and the fresh-faced actress made her way back to her car trying to avoid the swarm of paparazzi surrounding it.

In personal news, the 37-year-old star was spotted leaving the Coldplay concert in Los Angeles, CA last night (May 4) hand-in-hand with her close gal pal Cameron Diaz.

The two joined other celebrities including Ashley Tisdale, Zoe Saldana, Gwen Stefani and Ryan Phillippe for an evening of music.

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Kristin Cavallari Is Having A Baby Boy!

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:01:20 +0000

Back in January we learned that reality TV star Kristin Cavallari is pregnant with her first child with fiancÃ©e Jay Cutler. Today we learn that she is having a baby boy. Up until now, Kristin has kept mum on the sex of the baby but this week, Cutler‘s fellow football player compatriots were talking about [...]

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Tony Award Nominations 2012

admin — Thu, 03 May 2012 10:01:11 +0000

The nominations for the 66th Annual Tony Awards have been announced and let me tell you it is quite a list. Some big name stars and some serious snubs comes out in the 2012 Tony Awards nominations. I am telling you I was surprised by some of the names on the list and some left off. That being said, I give to you the full list of nominations. Best Actor In A Play James Corden, One Man, Two Guvnors Philip Seymour Hoffman, Death of a Salesman James Earl Jones, Gore Vidal’s The Best Man Frank Langella, Man and Boy John Lithgow, The Columnist Best Actress In A Play Nina Arianda, Venus in Fur Tracie Bennett, End of the Rainbow Linda Lavin, The Lyons Stockard Channing, Other Desert Cities Cynthia Nixon, Wit Best Musical Newsies the Musical Once Leap of Faith Nice Work If You Can Get It Best Play Venus in Fur Clybourne Park Peter and the Starcatcher Other Desert Cities Best Revival Of A Play Death of a Salesman Gore Vidal’s The Best Man Master Class Wit Best Actor In A Musical Ron Raines, Follies Danny Burstein, Follies Jeremy Jordan, Newsies the Musical Steve Kazee, Once Norm Lewis, The [...]

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