Monthly Archives: October 2009
When I met Hilary Swank for lunch in Malibu last month, I had not seen the movie we were meant to discuss, the biopic Amelia opening Friday. It was still undergoing director Mira Nair's finishing touches and, as deadlines go … Continue reading
Matt Bomer — that handsome guy pictured right — says his stint on NBC's Chuck as super-spy Bryce Larkin directly led to his starring role as ace con artist Neal Caffrey on the new series White Collar, premiering Friday night … Continue reading
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Voluptuous reality star Kim Kardashian celebrates her 29th birthday today.She and her sisters seem to have a monopoly on tabloid stories lately, between Khloe’s sudden marriage to Los Angeles Laker Lamar Odom, Kourtney’s surprise pregnancy and Kim’s breakups with footballer … Continue reading
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My Hilary Swank cover story of Oct. 11 fueled some angry email in the past week from readers who saw the headlines as glorifying the idea of dropping out of high school. Swank, 35, whose new movie about Amelia Earhart … Continue reading
Rapper Snoop Dogg, who practically created a new language by attaching "izzle" to the end of every word, celebrates his 38th birthday today. Head Heartbreaker Tom Petty, releasing The Live Anthology box set next month, turns 59. And Viggo Mortensen, … Continue reading
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Alicia Silverstone, who rose to fame in the 1995 teen movie Clueless, was making the media circuit last week promoting her new vegan diet and cookbook, The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the … Continue reading
Say what you will about George Wendt, the Second City comedy legend and beloved Cheers star who once had a 0.0 semester GPA at the University of Notre Dame, the man knows his beer. His book Drinking With George (in … Continue reading
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Happy 64th birthday today to John Lithgow. The former 3rd Rock from the Sun actor can currently be seen opposite Michael C. Hall on Showtime's Dexter. Evander Holyfield, the boxer who had part of his ear famously chewed off by … Continue reading
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From classic rockers such as Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton to Jack White and Dave Grohl today, musicians have long had side projects in addition to their usual bands. The latest to moonlight with another group is Linkin Park singer … Continue reading
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Some of your favorite TV shows this week will be sending the message that volunteering is cool, but if you’re a USA WEEKEND follower you already know that. Still, we realize the power of celebrity and we want to make … Continue reading
Drew Barrymore’s new movie Whip It, out two weeks now, isn’t getting much love from movie critics, but I admire her for putting together a great cast, learning to skate like a roller derby dame and directing the whole thing … Continue reading
John Mayer, who apparently has on-again, off-again girlfriend Jennifer Aniston “hooked,” celebrates his 32nd today. His new single Who Says is the first from his upcoming album Battle Studies, set to be released in November. Suzanne Somers, the Three’s Company … Continue reading
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Not only do Twilight fans love their vampire romances, they also like their tunes. Due to demand, the soundtrack for The Twilight Saga: New Moon will be released tomorrow online and in stores, four days prior to its originally scheduled … Continue reading
I got an early look at tonight’s premiere episode of NBC’s 30 Rock, and I can tell you to pay close attention because it’s jam-packed with social commentary. Creator Tina Fey takes on corporate greed, government bail-outs, celebrity arrogance, the … Continue reading
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Tito Jackson, who has said he forgives his Michael Jackson’s doctor for any part he may have had in his brother’s death earlier this year, turns 56. Chef Emeril Lagasse, who has a new eco-conscious cooking show, Emeril Green, on … Continue reading
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NCIS, the most-watched scripted show on TV, will release a second volume of its official soundtrack on Nov. 3. I'm an NCIS fan but somehow I missed that first soundtrack. Anyway, the new one has new and unreleased tracks from … Continue reading
A recently single Usher, who is set to release a new album Monster in December, turns 31 today. Fellow singer Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks, who offstage is married to Heroes star Adrian Pasdar, is 35. Actress and one-time … Continue reading
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I’m back to work after a trip to the West but no matter how far any of us go anymore we can’t escape celebrity news, right? The morning I departed was the morning that David Letterman’s sex-with-staffers scandal was the … Continue reading
Music legend Paul Simon, who was back touring with his musical half Art Garfunkel this summer, celebrates his 68th birthday. Kelly Preston, the actress wife of John Travolta whose son Jett tragically passed away earlier this year, is 47. R&B … Continue reading
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Reigning “Sexiest Man Alive” Hugh Jackman celebrates his 41st birthday. After this summer’s blockbuster, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Jackman already signed on for another X-Men sequel, slated for 2012. Chris Wallace, now hosting a political talk show on Fox News, turns … Continue reading
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