Monthly Archives: April 2010

'First mom' Michelle Obama is on our cover this week

After 18 months in the White House, Americans have gotten a pretty good idea of what kind of first lady Michelle Obama is. She’s into organic gardening, wants to teach America’s kids to be healthy, and looks great in sleeveless … Continue reading

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'Glee' star Lea Michele joins Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, others on 'Time 100' list

Time magazine is singing actress Lea Michele‘s praises in its annual issue that identifies the 100 most influential people in the world. “As Rachel Berry on the hit TV show Glee, she is inspiring young people to get involved in … Continue reading

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Steve Carell sees the end of Michael Scott

Will we soon be saying goodbye to Michael Scott? In a BBC Radio interview for his Date Night movie, Steve Carell was asked how long his contract runs. “Contract through next season,” which is the seventh season. And will he … Continue reading

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Fourth 'Twilight' film finds a director

Summit Entertainment has confirmed that Bill Condon will direct The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, based on the fourth novel in author Stephenie Meyer‘s Twilight series. The movie is currently being written by Melissa Rosenberg, and will star Kristen Stewart, Robert … Continue reading

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Ricky Gervais to return as Golden Globe host in 2011

Just in: Ricky Gervais has signed for an encore performance. He’ll host The 68th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011 on NBC. This year’s show will again be broadcast live at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT from … Continue reading

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Sandra Bullock files for divorce, adopts baby

Surprise! Sandra Bullock has broken her silence. And she’s got some big news. While her husband Jesse James has been making headlines for a sex scandal, Bullock has been quietly keeping a secret, reports People. She has a new baby! … Continue reading

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National Geographic to air harrowing volcano footage

National Geographic Channel had a film crew on the ground in Iceland as the Eyjafjallajokull volcano erupted on March 20 and again on April 14.  From a helicopter above the volcano, the crew captured footage as it spewed fire and … Continue reading

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Bret Michaels chances of recovery are 'quite good'

Bret Michaels remains in critical condition, but what exactly is he facing as a result of having a brain hemorrhage? According to this MTV story, in 10-15 percent of cases, doctors are unable to find the source of the bleeding. … Continue reading

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Arnold Schwarzenegger: The Hollywood sign has been saved

Hugh Hefner to the rescue! California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced today that sufficient money had been raised to purchase and protect the land around the historic Hollywood sign in Hollywood. Views of the sign were in jeopardy and the group … Continue reading

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Justin Bieber fever gets too hot in Australia

Bieber Fever hit a new high in Australia today. Pop star Justin Bieber had been scheduled to perform an outdoor concert in Sydney for a morning TV show. But some 4,000 people camped out overnight for the performance and police … Continue reading

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Follow us on Twitter to win 'Iron Man 2' toys!

What’s almost as cool as a blockbuster movie in the summer? The toys that come out with it! And this year brings some really cool Iron Man 2 merchandise for kids of all ages. We’re teaming with Hasbro for a … Continue reading

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Downey, Johansson sizzle in 'Iron Man 2' and at our photo shoot

Look out, Batman and Robin: Here comes Hollywood’s newest dynamic duo, Iron Man 2 stars Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson. In the upcoming sequel to the 2008 blockbuster comic book movie, Johansson plays seductive spy Black Widow to Downey’s … Continue reading

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Carrie Underwood wants 'someone to rock out' on 'Idol'

Carrie Underwood doesn’t have a favorite among the American Idol-ers this season. “I quit having favorites because I would have a favorite and then they would get voted off,” she told reporters backstage at last night’s Idol Gives Back show. … Continue reading

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Adam Scott lives it up on 'Party Down'

If you’ve never partied down with Party Down, now’s your chance. The first season of the Starz ensemble comedy is out now on DVD — and streaming on Netflix — just in time for the second season premiere this Friday. … Continue reading

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'Glee' looking at doing more Madonna

Glee was so hot last night that series creator Ryan Murphy is talking to Madonna about another Madge-themed episode, reports EW‘s Michael Ausiello. Murphy says, “Madonna and her people are into it and want it to happen.” Look for a … Continue reading

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Michael Jackson and Cirque du Soleil team for shows

Think Michael Jackson. Think Cirque du Soleil. Now imagine the two together. Just announced: The Estate of Michael Jackson, represented by Executors John Branca and John McLain, and Cirque du Soleil are joining together for the creation, development, production and … Continue reading

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'CSI' star Robert David Hall spills about life in the lab

Although he admits to never being a “science person” in college, Robert David Hall was hired for the fifth episode of the first season of CSI, just for one quick scene with show star William Petersen. Hall clicked with Petersen, … Continue reading

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Observe 'a minute of mayhem' for Malcolm McLaren

Sex Pistols manager and punk impresario Malcolm McLaren, who died April 8 after battling a rare form of cancer, will be laid to rest Thursday in London. Fans are invited to pay their respects by observing the funeral procession leading … Continue reading

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Sharon Osbourne to give her implants to Ozzy

Sharon Osbourne’s getting something off her chest — her breast implants. She told Matt Lauer on Today this morning that she plans to have her 34DD implants taken out in July and turned into paper weights, which she’ll hand over … Continue reading

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It’s been the year of the Rabbit for 'Trauma' star Cliff Curtis

One of the most underrated and overlooked new shows this season has been the NBC drama Trauma, but at least our readers have taken notice of its star, Cliff Curtis. We frequently get questions from people inquiring about the New … Continue reading

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