Monthly Archives: February 2009
Denise Jonas, mom to Jonas Brothers Kevin, 21, Joe, 19, and Nick, 16, has more than the usual worries when her sons — the hottest boy band in the country — are on the road, as they are now promoting … Continue reading
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Hardcore comic book fans have been waiting for a big-screen adaptation of the graphic novel Watchmen for two decades. They finally will have the chance to see it a week from today, as will we all, because that’s when the … Continue reading
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I’ve always found it interesting that Elizabeth Taylor and Chelsea Clinton share a birthday. Taylor, the first actor to make a million dollars for a movie, celebrates 77 today and Chelsea Clinton, Bill and Hillary’s one and only, is now … Continue reading
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Rosie O’Donnell has a new TV movie airing Saturday at 9 p.m. ET on Lifetime about a cause that’s dear to her — foster care. It’s called America, and our Gayle Jo Carter talked with O’Donnell about it recently — after … Continue reading
Watchmen is shaping up to be the first blockbuster movie of 2009, and we have something truly special for fans and USA WEEKEND readers in this weekend’s issue: an exclusive collectible poster of the film’s stars drawn by Dave Gibbons, … Continue reading
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Soul singer Erykah Badu, who is set to release part two of her New Amerykah album series in early 2009, turns 38 today. Classic crooner Fats Domino, who mastered the R&B sound before Badu was even born, is 81. Domino, … Continue reading
Tea Leoni, who will star opposite Billy Bob Thornton in the upcoming comedy Manure, celebrates her 43rd birthday. In October, Leoni announced that she separated from husband David Duchovny, who recently checked out of rehab for sex addiction. Actor Sean … Continue reading
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There’s a lot to like about Eric McCormack‘s new TNT series Trust Me. There’s Eric, formerly of Will & Grace, (at right in photo) and his co-star Tom Cavanagh, formerly of Ed. There’s also the concept of best friends dealing … Continue reading
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Titanic actor Billy Zane is 43 today; former CBS and CNN anchor Paula Zahn turns 53. Barry Bostwick, of Rocky Horror Picture Show and Spin CIty fame, is 64 and Edward James Olmos is 62.
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The reviews of last night’s Oscar show are in. Depending on which ones you read, it was either a total bust, with Hugh Jackman (left) a lackluster host, or it was a solid attempt to change things up, with Jackman … Continue reading
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Most actors would kill for the career Dakota Fanning has, and the youngster is celebrating only her 15th birthday. She’s been seen in Push and heard in the animated movie Coraline already this year, and she’s currently in talks for … Continue reading
Heath Ledger‘s family took their son’s Oscar for best supporting actor backstage, where they talk about him and his legacy. Jeanne reports that they confirmed the statue will go to Heath’s daughter, Matilda, in whom they see their son. "He’s … Continue reading
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Backstage after her win, the lovely Penelope Cruz told reporters she planned to call the director of Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Woody Allen as soon as she left them. She warmly described Allen as a good friend — one with whom … Continue reading
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Jeanne’s back stage now, taking a breath before filling us in on the rest of the red carpet happenings. She says it was gridlock but Kate Winslet and Penelope Cruz merged at one point and walked arm in arm, deep … Continue reading
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Just got off the phone with my daughter, Alicia, who is off to an Oscar party with her friends at Washington University in St. Louis. Like many of you they are marking their ballots, hopeful they’ll be right on target … Continue reading
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The fashion discussion on the carpet is all about the women, where big statement jewelry is clearly in. Check out supporting actress nominee Amy Adams, full length at left, and Amanda Seyfried, Mamma Mia! star, at right. But the men … Continue reading
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Madonna is on the red carpet and it’s impossible to believe she’s 50. She’s hosting a party tonight with pal Demi Moore…Kevin Kline and Phoebe Cates, a long-lasting celebrity marriage, almost give away his "secret" part in the ceremony. So … Continue reading
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Giuliani Rancic, who is co-hosting with Ryan Seacrest among others on the E! channel is reporting that Jennifer Aniston, maybe with John Mayer, will be a presenter along with Jack Black. Oooo. Could it be the night she has to … Continue reading
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Our Jeanne Wright is in on the red carpet this afternoon in L.A., along with some 800 other members of the press. If you judged by the number of credentialed media for the Academy Awards, you’d believe we are a … Continue reading
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