Archive for May 2010

Gary Coleman, 42, Dies

UPDATE from the Associated PressGary Coleman, the child star of the smash 1970s TV sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes" whose later career was marred by medical and legal problems, has died after suffering an intercranial hemorrhage. He was 42.Utah Valley Regional Medical Center spokeswoman Janet Frank says life support was terminated and Coleman died at 12:05 p.m. MDT.Coleman, with his sparkling...

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Alicia Keys — Engaged and Pregnant

(from CNN)Alicia Keys, 29, is pregnant with her first child, her representatives confirmed. They would not say when the child is due.Weeks of photos have shown Keys noticeably fuller in the mid-section and sporting a collection of loose-fitting black tops. The father is Keys' fiance, producer/DJ/rapper Swizz Beatz. The couple is engaged to be married in a private ceremony later this...

Vance DeGeneres

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Q and A: Week of May 24

Q: One of my favorite comedic actors to come from “Saturday Night Live” since Will Ferrell is Kristen Wiig (pictured, left). When is she going to get a starring role in her own feature film? — Pamela Z., via e-mailA: The hilarious 36-year-old actress is joining forces with Judd Apatow and Paul Feig (the “Freaks and Geeks” dynamic duo) to bring to life her untitled comedy, which she...

Syringe and Pills Found Near Paul Gray's Body

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Syringe and Pills Found Near Paul Gray's Body

(from the Associated Press) The hotel employee who found Slipknot bassist Paul Gray dead in his room told a 911 operator that there was a hypodermic needle next to Gray's bed and there were "all kinds of pills everywhere."TownePlace Suites maintenance worker Mike Kellow told the operator Monday morning that he found the 38-year-old Gray's body in a corner of his room slumped against...

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Art Linkletter, 97, Dies

(from the Associated Press) Art Linkletter, whose People Are Funny and House Party shows entertained millions of TV viewers in the 1950s and '60s with the funny side of ordinary folks and who remained active as a writer and speaker through his ninth decade, died Wednesday. He was 97.Linkletter died at his home in the Bel-Air section of Los Angeles, said his son-in-law, Art Hershey,...

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Jesse James: "Why I cheated on Sandra"

Because of childhood abuse inflicted on him by his father (who denies any claims of abuse), Jesse James says he "never felt good enough for anyone," which is why he subconsciously sabotaged his relationship with Sandra Bullock.During his month in rehab, he learned a lot about himself, and cried more in those 30 days than he has "his entire life." He learned that childhood abuse victims...

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Drop Dead Diva's Season 2 Begins June 6

Lifetime's original series Drop Dead Diva returns for its sophomore season on Sunday, June 6 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The premiere episode features guest star Paula Abdul (pictured left, with Diva star, Brooke Elliott) in a musical dance number.In case you missed any or all of the first season, there will be an all-day marathon of the entire Season 1 on Sunday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m....

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Brittany Murphy's Husband Found Dead

(from the Associated Press)The husband of Brittany Murphy was found dead at his Los Angeles home late Sunday, five months after the Hollywood actress died, police said.The preliminary cause of the death of British screenwriter Simon Monjack is natural causes, police spokesman Sgt. Louie Lozano told The Associated Press."We concluded there no signs of foul play or any criminal activity...

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VIDEO: Harry Potter Stars Visit Wizarding World Harry Potter

MILD SPOILER ALERT!© Universal Studios, All Rights ReservedHARRY POTTER, characters, names and related indicia are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © ...

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Bret Michaels Has "Warning Stroke"

(from the Associated Press)LOS ANGELES — Bret Michaels is receiving outpatient care after being hospitalized for what doctors called a "warning stroke."His publicist, Joann Mignano, gave no other details Friday in an e-mail to The Associated Press.Mignano had earlier confirmed that Michaels suffered what doctors call a "warning stroke" and has been diagnosed with a patent forum ovale,...

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Potter Stars Tour Wizarding World

This morning, Harry Potter film stars Robbie Coltrane, Matthew Lewis, Emma Watson, and Oliver and James Phelps began their sneak peek tour of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter by entering Hogsmeade. The group was invited to Universal Orlando Resort for a first-look at the immersive environment, and spent the day visiting many of the iconic locations made famous in the popular Harry...

Wizarding World of Harry Potter Cracks Open its Doors

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Wizarding World of Harry Potter Cracks Open its Doors

(from the Orlando Sentinel blogs)Muggles have invaded the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.Those mere mortals attending the Orlando International Pow Wow, a travel and tourism industry group, were invited Monday to glimpse parts of the new attraction that’s set to have a grand opening at Universal’s Islands of Adventure on June 18.What they saw: the high level of detail throughout the...

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Lost Finale Eligible for Emmy

(from the Associated Press) An Emmy rules exemption will give the talent behind Sunday's extended-length "Lost" finale the chance to compete for awards.The TV academy's board of governors voted Wednesday night to make the upcoming "Lost" finale eligible for acting, directing and other individual honors despite the episode's two-and-a-half-hour length.The academy's senior vice president...

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Lindsay Is on the Lam

UPDATE: The warrant for Lindsay has been revoked, as long as she returns by Monday morning. A judge issued a warrant Thursday for Lindsay Lohan's arrest after the actress missed a mandatory hearing. Bail was set at $100,000.The 23-year-old actress was due in court for a progress report on her probation stemming from two arrests in 2007. Her attorney, Shawn Chapman Holley, said Lohan's...

All the Cullens Returning for Breaking Dawn

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All the Cullens Returning for Breaking Dawn

(Press Release from Summit Entertainment)Los Angeles, CA May 19, 2010 – Summit Entertainment has confirmed that Peter Facinelli, Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone, Elizabeth Reaser, and Nikki Reed will all return as members of the Cullen Family in THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN. These cast members join Billy Burke as Charlie Swan.Academy Award® winner Bill Condon will direct...

BY Unknown 08:49 0

TBS Upfronts

TBS will expand its programming lineup sharply in 2010 and 2011. Conan O'Brien's new late-night show will debut Nov. 8. He will be followed by LOPEZ TONIGHT, the hit late-night show starring George Lopez that debuted in 2009. TBS's lineup also includes the original series MY BOYS, ARE WE THERE YET? and the new animated series NEIGHBORS FROM HELL.In addition, TBS has acquired exclusive...

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TNT Upfronts

This summer, TNT will air seven new or returning originals on four different nights: THE CLOSER, SAVING GRACE, DARK BLUE, LEVERAGE, MEMPHIS BEAT, RIZZOLI & ISLES and HAWTHORNE. Later this year, TNT will bring back the critically praised hit MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE.In 2011, the network will debut a much-anticipated new series from Steven Spielberg and starring Noah Wyle called FALLEN...

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Interview: Helena Mattsson Takes Hollywood by Storm

Dubbed "The Swedish Bombshell," Helena Mattsson surely is making her mark in Hollywood. With a part in prime time's hottest show, as well as 2010's biggest summer blockbuster (so far!), Helena is no longer flying under the radar. I caught up with her recently to talk about Iron Man 2, working with Robert Downey Jr., and playing a gold-digging manipulator on Desperate Housewives.Celebrity...

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TNT Greenlights Franklin and Bash

TNT has given the greenlight to the buddy lawyer series Franklin and Bash, starring Mark-Paul Gosselaar (NYPD Blue, TNT’s Raising the Bar) and Breckin Meyer (Heroes, Clueless, Kate & Leopold). TNT has ordered 10 episodes of the series.Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer are an odd-couple pair of lawyers. Meyer plays Jared Franklin, who has a knack for connecting with jury and...

BY Unknown 07:37 0

Q and A: Week of May 17

Q: While I love hearing about all the “Twilight” kids, I’d really like to know what my favorite vampire, Peter Facinelli, has in the works. — Ingrid S., via e-mailA: Peter Facinelli, aka Dr. Carlisle Cullen, is ready to prove his action credentials — he’s reportedly signed up to star as World Lightweight Champion Vinny Pazienza, called “Paz.” The boxer stunned doctors by returning to...

Legendary Actress/Singer/Activist Lena Horne Dies at 92

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Legendary Actress/Singer/Activist Lena Horne Dies at 92

Legendary African American singer Lena Horne died Sunday in New York City at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. She was 92. No cause of death was given.Lena's rise from a 16-year-old chorus girl at Harlem's Cotton Club to six decades of work in film, radio, television, and on stage is impressive and unprecedented. (For an extensive obituary, go her...

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BY Unknown 10:32 0

Breaking Dawn Has a Release Date

First we have an announcement for the director, now an announcement for the release date. Summit has set Nov. 18, 2011, as the release date for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, though the studio still isn't saying whether the final book adaptation will be one movie or t...

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BY Unknown 08:56 0

Corey Haim Cause of Death: Pneumonia

(from CNN) Pneumonia, not drug abuse, killed actor Corey Haim, the Los Angeles County Coroner ruled in an autopsy report released Tuesday.Although the investigation into Haim's death began as a "suspected prescription medication overdose," toxicology tests "revealed no significant contributing factors" from drugs, the coroner reported.The autopsy found "an extremely large amount" of...

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Lynn Redgrave, 67, Passes Away

(from AP)Lynn Redgrave, an introspective and independent player in her family's acting dynasty who became a 1960s sensation as the freethinking title character of "Georgy Girl" and later dramatized her troubled past in such one-woman stage performances "Shakespeare for My Father" and "Nightingale," has died. She was 67.Her publicist Rick Miramontez, speaking on behalf of her children,...

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