Monthly Archives: May 2010

Stephen Colbert explains his link to Dr. House

Did you know about the mutual admiration society going on between Stephen Colbert and Hugh Laurie? It actually goes back a few years, so some of you probably do. If you look carefully, you might notice a small, framed photograph … Continue reading

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CMT announces final nominees for music awards

The final nominees for the CMT Music Awards were announced this morning and Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood each received three nods. Overall nominations were announced in April, and fans voted to narrow down each category … Continue reading

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'24 exec: Jack Bauer won't live 'happily ever after'

There will be no happy ending for Jack Bauer. And judging from last night’s bloody scenes on 24 in which Jack (Kiefer Sutherland) stabbed, burned, pinched and punched (did I miss anything?) a Russian operative, it would be a little … Continue reading

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Barbara Walters to undergo heart valve surgery

Barbara Walters, 80, announced during The View‘s Hot Topics this morning she’s got heart surgery scheduled. “Later this week, I’m going to have surgery to replace one faulty heart valve,” Walters said. “You kept it secret very well, Barbara,” Joy … Continue reading

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Put a little 'Life' in your Mother's Day weekend

People definitely love their moms — just wait till you see how many restaurants are packed with families on Mother’s Day Sunday. But moms are really important in the animal kingdom, too. The BBC/Discovery documentary Life chronicled animals of all … Continue reading

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'Twilight' influences most popular baby names of 2009

Twilight is spawning more than just sequels. The film seems to be inspiring new parents. According to the Social Security Administration, Isabella (the full name of Kristen Stewart‘s Bella character) replaced Emma as the most popular baby name for girls … Continue reading

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Sarah Palin graces our Mother’s Day issue

Last week, we featured an early Mother’s Day interview and cover story with Michelle Obama. This weekend, it’s Sarah Palin. A lot of readers feel very strongly about both issues — they object to the order, and they disapprove of … Continue reading

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'Robin Hood' star Mark Strong stirs up Sherwood Forest

Russell Crowe is a frequent collaborator with director Ridley Scott, and now so is Mark Strong. The British actor, who appeared with Crowe in Scott’s Body of Lies and can be seen now as the villain of Kick-Ass, teams again … Continue reading

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Check out an exclusive clip from 'Jonah Hex Motion Comics'

If you’re into both Westerns and comic books, you know all about that mean old rattlesnake Jonah Hex, his extreme brand of justice and that horrifically scarred mouth of his. The guy’s ornerier than Dirty Harry and the Man with … Continue reading

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Sarah Palin, Betty White among Time 100 gala stars

Sarah Palin, who’s on this weekend’s cover with her kids, and Taylor Swift were just two of the stars at the Time 100 “Most Influential People” gala last night in NYC. Palin told Entertainment Tonight she was “representing everyday, average … Continue reading

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Lindsay Lohan to play porn star Linda Lovelace

Lindsay Lohan has landed a job. She’ll be playing Linda Lovelace in the upcoming movie Inferno. The Los Angeles Times talked to Inferno producer Wali Razaqi, who confirmed that Lohan has been cast as the 1970s porn star. He expects … Continue reading

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Jimmy Fallon named Emmy host

Jimmy Fallon, our upcoming cover boy next month, was named the host of the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards, airing live on NBC, Sunday, Aug. 29 (5-8 p.m. PT, 8-11 p.m. ET). “Jimmy has many talents. He can sing, he can … Continue reading

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Bret Michaels a 'very, very strong' player on 'Celebrity Apprentice'

Bret Michaels survived another week on Celebrity Apprentice when, as project manager of his team with Sharon Osbourne and Maria Kanellis on last night’s episode, he won the task of writing three 30-second radio commercials for a home-services company. Who … Continue reading

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Lynn Redgrave dies at age 67

Breaking from AP: Actress Lynn Redgrave has died, her children have announced. She was 67. Redgrave, sister of Vanessa Redgrave, was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 60. Her publicist Rick Miramontez, speaking on behalf of her children, said Redgrave … Continue reading

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