On this day in 1974, the pioneering movie producer Samuel Goldwyn dies in his sleep at the age of 91, at his home in Los Angeles. Born Schmuel Gelbfisz in Warsaw, Goldwyn left Poland when he was 11 for England and later New York, where he took a menial job in a glove factory; he would rise [...]
The X Factor news came fast and furious on Monday night — first, that host Steve Jones would not be returning, then that judge Nicole Scherzinger was exiting (both confirmed by Fox) and finally, according to sources, that Paula Abdul also would be shown the door. Now The Hollywood Reporterhas learned that all of these major show decisions are coming from one key confab [...]
Call it a hunch … but Madonna’s gonna perform Vogue this Sunday at the Super Bowl Halftime Show — this according to several behind-the-scenes pics of the stage, obtained by TMZ. The pics were snapped over the weekend in Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis — while crew were testing stage lighting for the upcoming performance … and [...]
(Photo Credit: AP) Willie Nelson tipped his cowboy hat to Ohio congressman Dennis Kucinich over the weekend,the AP reports: Country music icon Willie Nelson has come to Ohio to sing out in support of an old friend, U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich. Nelson performed a sold-out benefit for the congressman on Sunday in Lorain, about 25 miles west of [...]
Getty Images A Giorgio Armani-clad George Clooney couldn’t keep his hands off gorgeous gal pal, Stacy Keibler, who dazzled in a black lace Marchesa gown, Jimmy Choo shoes, Palladium and Jacob and Co jewels, and a Judith Leiber clutch, at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, on Sunday. The Oscar winner was up for Outstanding Performance By [...]
NEW YORK – Former multiple-time MGM owner Kirk Kerkorian is on the prawl for a new Hollywood deal, looking to buy a studio, production firm or technology firm playing in the entertainment industry, theWall Street Journal reported. Jay Rakow, an executive at Kerkorian’s investment vehicle Tracinda Corp., told the paper that the 94-year-old investor who has stayed [...]
(Photo Credit: AP) Is President Obama’s voice really that good? Seal says yes. The singer, whose new album features a rendition of Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together,” (paging Heidi Klum?) said he felt a little threatened when Obama sang that tuneearlier this month. “I heard him sing that and I thought, God, it’s a good job [...]
(Photo Credit: AP) Nick Cannon has been keeping an eye on the presidential race, and he’s taken issue with a few remarks made by Republican White House hopeful Newt Gingrich. “Newt Gingrich says he wants Black kids to be janitors at their schools. Is he running for President of the USA or of the KKK?” [...]
It’s not Friday yet, but we’re giving you a pre-weekend treat anyway: a look at Mario Lopez in his skivvies! The Extra host stripped down on the Ellen DeGeneres Show Wednesday during a conversation about his underwear line, RatedM. “Are you wearing the underwear now, and can we see it?” DeGeneres — who turns 54 today — asked semi-seriously. But with a little encouragement [...]
Jennifer Lopez is making the rounds to promote her new show Q’Viva, but while visiting the Today Show, talk quickly turned to her relationship with ex Marc Anthony. Lopez tells Matt Lauer: “Marc and I were friends before we got married. We were friends for years, and we always loved each other,” Lopez said. “And, obviously, we [...]