Monthly Archives: May 2009
I'm just back from a lovely lunch with Richard Jaymes, an up and coming country artist whose new song Dollar and a Dream is getting noticed for its topical theme. In fact, Jaymes came straight to lunch from being on … Continue reading
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Mr. T is probably off somewhere pitying the fool, and celebrating his 57th birthday today. Maybe director Joe Carnahan will get the nostalgic itch and cast him in his old role as B.A. Baracus in the new A-Team movie. Joining … Continue reading
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I’ve been trying to keep up with all the news about primetime TV this week but it’s been coming out fast and furiously, much of it via Twitter feeds directly from the “upfront” media presentations in New York. The presentations … Continue reading
The CMT Music Awards are less than a month away — June 16 — but you can vote now on who should win USA WEEKEND Breakthrough Video of the Year award. Kellie Pickler announced the final nominations on Country Music … Continue reading
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Is it just me or were you also surprised at Shawn Johnson's victory over Gilles Marini in Dancing With The Stars? The final show last night played out pretty much as we predicted it would and the final two couples … Continue reading
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On screen, he's played a domestic terrorist (Live Free or Die Hard), a Wild West sheriff (Deadwood) and a hitman (Hitman, naturally), but today Timothy Olyphant's role is birthday boy, as he turns 41. He's a series regular on FX's … Continue reading
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Tonight's the night the Dancing With The Stars cheesy mirrorball goes home with a winner and it looks like it will be a showdown between sexy French actor Gilles Marini and sassy Olympian Shawn Johnson. Melissa Rycroft, who stepped in … Continue reading
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It’s hard enough in the competitive music industry for Coldplay, U2 and Bruce Springsteen to top the iTunes album download chart. So it’s pretty outstanding to pull off what up-and-coming Virginia band Parachute did last week: having its first major-label … Continue reading
Who’s birthday is it? Pete Townshend’s, that's who. The Who guitarist — the 50th greatest of all time, according to Rolling Stone — turns 64. He and fellow Brit, Who singer Roger Daltrey, were feted in December at the 31st … Continue reading
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May sweeps brings season finales to all our favorite shows. Yet, as those shows are ending, here comes the summer season with a whole new batch to watch, including Fox’s comedy musical series Glee, created by Ryan Murphy (Nip/Tuck). Airing … Continue reading
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A few things to know about this week: Taylor Swift is expected on The Oprah Winfrey show today…Lady Gaga will perform on the big Dancing With The Stars' finale on Tuesday.( I'll have last thoughts on the season tomorrow from … Continue reading
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So, how about that stunning Grey's Anatomy finale, huh? I had Thursday and Friday off last week but I didn't miss the season-ender. And among my first emails last Friday morning was one from my sister Linda in Glenwood Springs, … Continue reading
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Sarah Palin lookalike and funnywoman Tina Fey celebrates her 39th birthday today. The 30 Rock star is on top of the world: She was named one of 2008's most fascinating people by Barbara Walters, and one of this year's 100 … Continue reading
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Most people hung out with coffee and bagels this morning. I, on the other hand, was privy to Robin Williams and Ricky Gervais trying their best to crack each other up. Lorrie asked me to trek downtown to Washington, D.C., … Continue reading
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The new Vertigo Comics title The Unwritten, created by writer Mike Carey and artist Peter Gross, mines familiar territory if you’re into pop culture: A book series about a prodigal boy wizard is a worldwide phenomenon, and the author’s son/character’s … Continue reading
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Don't forget to check out my Who's News column in print this weekend. You will learn:• What's up with Whitney Houston's new CD (yes, there is one coming).• Where George Clooney's dad, former AMC host Nick Clooney, has been teaching.• … Continue reading
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Face it: When you’re a celebrity, there is usually free stuff to be had. Just think of all the goody bags they give out at the Oscars, with tons of free swag. Chances are, Brad Pitt or Tom Cruise could … Continue reading
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Steven Spielberg has been hard at work on a sequel to his 2008 blockbuster.No, it’s not another Indiana Jones movie — it’s the video game Boom Blox Bash Party, in stores Tuesday. Click read more below to see what our … Continue reading
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Soprano turned pop singer Jamie-Lynn Sigler turns 28 today. She recently guest-starred on another HBO property, Entourage, but her biggest recent accomplishment is starring in a popular SNL digital short with Andy Samberg and Justin Timberlake. On a completely different … Continue reading
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At this year’s Oscar rehearsals, Tilda Swinton took a break from practicing her Best Supporting Actress introduction (she won in 2008 for her role as the evil chemical company exec who faced off against George Clooney) to give our Nancy … Continue reading
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