Bob Kerrey out of running for top job at MPAA
It’s back to square one for the Motion Picture Assn. of America.
2010 07 29
Posts Tagged Entertainment
Ellen DeGeneres quits "American Idol" as judge
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – “American Idol” judge Ellen DeGeneres unexpectedly quit the top-rated television singing show on Thursday after just a year in the job, saying it was not the right fit for her.
2010 07 30
Critic’s Notebook: A presidential ‘View’
Joy Behar saved Obama’s history-making appearance from becoming just another a.m. whistle stop.
Obama on ‘The View’: Shirley Sherrod, Snooki and the Chelsea Clinton wedding
President Obama had been sitting on “The View’s” custard-colored couch for only a few moments when Barbara Walters asked the question front-of-mind for many people.
Live review: Adam Lambert at the Pacific Amphitheater
Setting a slightly more subdued tone, Lambert’s 65-minute set opened with two deep cuts from his debut album “For Your Entertainment.”
Exclusive ‘Jersey Shore’ videos with Pauly D, Vinny, J Woww, Snooki and The Situation
No spoilers here, but you can expect a lot more house drama now that Angelina is back in the mix. And South Beach’s all-night club life definitely puts a new spin on things.
Frank Miller: ‘I’ve taken Batman as far as he can go’
Miller — arguably the most important comic book artist of the last 30 years — envisioned a story in which the Caped Crusader went on a blood quest against Al Qaeda.
Frank Miller: ‘I’ve taken Batman as far as he can go’
Miller — arguably the most important comic book artist of the last 30 years — envisioned a story in which the Caped Crusader went on a blood quest against Al Qaeda.
Sofia Coppola, Aronofsky lead Venice film lineup
ROME (Reuters) – World premieres by directors Sofia Coppola and Darren Aronofsky as well as the hotly anticipated adaptation of cult novel “Barney’s Version” will be among the highlights of this year’s Venice film festival.
America Ferrera writes new chapter in acting career
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – After four years playing an exuberant young office worker on TV comedy “Ugly Betty,” actress America Ferrera is all grown up and taking a decidedly more serious turn in a movie she worked tirelessly to make.
For Avenged Sevenfold, ‘Nightmare’ album is part of the grief
The majority of the lyrics on the album were rewritten to address the death of drummer Jimmy Sullivan. The result is a highly personal work.
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Jewish banker’s heirs sue Hungary for return of looted art
Their lawsuit, filed in U.S. courts, values the more than 40 artworks at more than $100 million. The lead plaintiff, who lives in Los Angeles, says his family wants ‘Hungary to feel some pressure.’
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