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Comedian Jonathan Winters Dead at 87

Jacob Hall — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:50:32 +0000

Jonathan Winters, a titan of comedy on both the big and small screens, passed away at the age of 87. TMZ announced his death due to natural causes last night at his home in California surrounded by friends and family. To examine the career of Jonathan Winters is to examine a half century of American [...]

Original "Mouseketeer" Annette Funicello Dead at 70

Jacob Hall — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:02:04 +0000

Annette Funicello, best known as one of the original “Mouseketeers” on Walt Disney’s ‘Mickey Mouse Club’ has passed away at the age of 70. Funicello was twelve years old when she was selected by Disney himself to be a part of his iconic children’s variety show when it launched in 1955. Her dance background immediately made her [...]

Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show' Confirmed as Leno Officially Steps Down in 2014

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:44:08 +0000

The speculation had reached a boiling point in recent weeks, with the NBC late-night comedians even playfully joking about the matter, before NBC officially decided to confirm the transition. So when can we expect 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon?

Will Ferrell is Now Working Security for the L.A. Lakers

Eric Walkuski — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:12:52 +0000

The comedian appears to have fallen on a big old rough patch, as he was spotted last night working security for the L.A. Lakers.

The Magic Mike N' Ike [VIDEO]

Mark Alan — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:18:12 +0000

You may not appreciate art, or you may not like candy but you’ll love this, eye candy!You probably got an eye full watching Magic Mike especially if you saw it two or three times. If you enjoy a good piece of candy be ready for this explosion in the art world. An enormous portrait of [...]

2013 Golden Globes: Jodie Foster's "Non-Coming-Out" Speech Is…Confusing?

Nick Romano — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:21:31 +0000

The 2013 Golden Globes award ceremony honored Jodie Foster with the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by 'Iron Man' star Robert Downey Jr., and what ensued was probably the strangest/longest "non-coming-out" speech of all-time.

Kelsey Grammer and Martin Lawrence Developing Odd-Couple Sitcom?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 07:46:15 +0000

Unusually-matched celebrities Kelsey Grammer and Martin Lawrence are looking into the possibility of developing a sitcom together.

David Lee Roth Recaps his Dance Moves Through the Years [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 14:08:30 +0000

David Lee Roth posted a new installment of his web series ‘The Roth Show’ on his website titled ‘David Lee Roth’s Super Terrific New Year’s Eve Dance Party Spectacular’ and yes, it’s as cool as it sounds. The video is a little lengthy coming in at just over 25 minutes, but it’s highly entertaining to [...]

The 12 12 12 Hurricane Sandy Relief Concert Album Due in January

Jenna — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:53:55 +0000

The epic 12 12 12 Concert for Sandy Relief was a show for the ages and now it’s coming soon to a store near you. I’ve always been one to get an album and rip it open to look at the album art closely, look at the gate fold and the liner notes. Now with [...]

Ask Men Magazine Announces Top 99 Desirable Women in the World

Lynn Quale — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:04:47 +0000

Ask Men Magazine takes a poll every year to find out who America thinks are the 99 most desirable women in the world. Well, the list is out and there are a few surprises..including the top spot. The top spot on the Ask Men list went to ‘The Hunger Games’ star Jennifer Lawrence. Lawrence is [...]

'Two and a Half Men' Star Calls the Sitcom Filth – Urges You to Stop Watching [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:46:53 +0000

19 year old Angus T. Jones plays Jake on the hit television sitcom 'Two and a Half Men' and yesterday he posted a video on YouTube urging viewers to stop watching the show, or risk going to hell. Seems a little extensive, but on the flip side, I give this kid props for standing up for what he believes in.

Early Who Manager Dies

Jenna — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:13:08 +0000

The man behind The Who in their early days has passed away. Will the show go on? Chris Stamp managed The Who in their early days after meeting the band while filming a documentary with Kit Lambert about the British music scene, as he was a filmmaker first. Chris and the group became fast friends [...]

Led Zeppelin Coming Soon to a TV Near You

Jenna — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 17:21:44 +0000

Led Zeppelin holds very tight reigns on who uses their music and for what and they’ve now licensed their music for use on a new NBC drama. There are a lot of new shows on TV this fall and one of the biggest is on NBC. The show is called Revolution and one of the [...]

Rolling Stones Talk About Their New Music

Jenna — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:10:00 +0000

The Rolling Stones celebrated 50 years together this past summer and they’re still cranking out the tunes. Here they discuss the new material and maybe drop some hints about their plans for 2013. Some songwriters say that their best songs came about very quickly and that’s exactly what Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are saying [...]

Vice President Biden takes on Acting

Lynn Quale — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:32:36 +0000

As if being the Vice President of the United States didn’t keep you busy enough, why not ad making a guest appearance on a hit TV show to your list of things to do. VP Joe Biden found the time to film an episode of the hit TV show ‘Parks and Recreation’ earlier this fall, [...]

Roger Waters Standing Up For Heroes

Jenna — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:58:21 +0000

Roger Waters is no stranger to non-profit work and collaborating with charities and now we’re getting word that Roger is going to be standing up for heroes. According to ReMind.org, the Sixth Annual Bob Woodruff Foundation Fundraiser called Stand Up For Heroes is taking place tonight at the Beacon Theater in New York City and [...]

Roger Waters "Determined" to Put Out a New Album

Jenna — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:31:48 +0000

We may have new music from the Pink Floyd mastermind sooner rather than later. Roger Waters says that he’s had the concept album rolling around in his head since the 1990′s. In a new interview with Rolling Stone Magazine, Roger says he has a tentative title for the album and just finished writing some new [...]

Is The Who's Tour Doomed?

Jenna — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:08:19 +0000

Pete Townshend left the stage before the show was over on The Who’s opening date of their Quadrophenia Tour. The Who have a date scheduled for at the Target Center. Will they make it? Pete Townshend left the stage in Sunrise, Florida during You Better You Bet and did not come back for Baba O’Reiley, [...]

How Does Jason Bonham Feel About 'Celebration Day'?

Jenna — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:17:42 +0000

The remaining members of Led Zeppelin and the late John Bonham’s son put on a heck of a show at the O2 in London, but how does Jason really feel about being a part of the reunion? I got to see Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience a couple of years ago and if you closed [...]

'Spider-Man' Sequel Could Cast Jamie Foxx

Lynn Quale — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:57:28 +0000

It looks like there’s a chance Jamie Foxx could suit up in superhero style for the upcoming sequel in the latest ‘Spider-Man’ series. So who exactly could Foxx be playing? Electro! Reportedly Jamie is in negotiations to play the villain Electro who gets his super powers from being struck by lightning. To be honest, I [...]