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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?

Jack Nicholson Is Confused at the Oscars

Emerald Catron — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:02:04 +0000

Jack Nicholson seemed even more confused than usual when he got caught off-guard on-camera at the Oscars on Sunday night. Plenty of 'Weekend at Bernie's' jokes abounded on the web. A GIF was spawned. But perhaps nothing captured the senior moment better than this picture made by twitter user Samir Mezrahi. Observe brilliance in its pure form:

'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' has Added Megan Fox to the Cast

Lynn Quale — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:38:43 +0000

Have Michael Bay and Meagan Fox reconciled? Sure looks like it since he has added her to the cast of the ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ reboot. Now the question is, who’s she going to play? After Fox was cut from the ‘Transformers’ films for ‘jokingly’ comparing director Michael Bay to Hitler, it seemed unlikely the [...]

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.

Charlize Theron Could Join Seth McFarlane's Comic Western

Damon Houx — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:10:29 +0000

Seth MacFarlane is seemingly Hollywood's busiest man. Not only does he have a block of animated programing on the Fox network, he just made the smash hit 'Ted,' is about to host the Oscars, and has at least two movies in the works. Though there was word that 'Ted 2' would be filming shortly, it looks like his comic Western 'A Million Ways to Die in the West' is coming first, and will be co-starring Charlize Theron.

J.J. Abrams Officially Directing 'Star Wars Episode 7′

Damon Houx — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 16:04:03 +0000

There may have been some wiggle-room yesterday about the news that J.J. Abrams was set to direct 'Star Wars Episode 7,' but Disney and Lucasfilm have confirmed that your new 'Star Wars' director was your old 'Star Trek' director.

HBO Developing New WW2 Mini-Series with Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:30:14 +0000

Any TV fan knows that all good things cinematic come in threes, so why would HBO's collaboration with legendary director Steven Spielberg and Hollywood icon Tom Hanks be any different? Following 2001's acclaimed mini-series 'Band of Brothers' and 2010 successor 'The Pacific,' the holy TV trinity has begun work on a third World War II mini-series, to once again adapt another historical account. Get the details on HBO's 'Masters of the Air' from Spielberg and Hanks inside!

2013 Golden Globes Winners

Nick Romano — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 18:15:43 +0000

The 2013 Golden Globes winners were revealed during the Tina Fey and Amy Poehler-hosted awards ceremony.

Paul McCartney + Old Nirvana = 'Sirvana'? [VIDEO]

Jenna — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:38:35 +0000

Will Paul McCartney’s jam session with the former members of Nirvana possibly make up a new super group? The 12 12 12 Concert for Sandy Relief was most definitely a star studded event and there were some pairings that you could see coming a mile away. Then there were others that were head scratchers. Like [...]

Original Batmobile from the 60′s TV Series Up for Auction

Sloan — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:08:35 +0000

The man responsible for designing and building The Batmobile is putting his prized creation up for auction. This is not just a replica of the most famous TV car of all time, but the actual original Batmobile driven in the TV series!

'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.

Watch The New Extra Long Preview for SKYFALL [VIDEO]

Sloan — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:27:19 +0000

007 returns in less than 3 weeks in SKYFALL, and the official James Bond Facebook Page has just released a new extended length 2 minute trailer for the film. It gives us a better glimpse at Javier Bardem's villain and some stunning action sequences.

Freddie Mercury Biopic to Be Released in 2014

Jenna — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:26:18 +0000

It has been in the works for two years now and it sounds like the Freddie Mercury biopic will see the lens after all. In April of last year, I told you that Queen band mates Roger Taylor and Brian May put their stamp of approval on a Freddie Mercury biopic that wouldn’t have gotten [...]

Rock Stars Return for All Star 'Celebrity Apprentice'

Jenna — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:22:14 +0000

Two favorite rock stars are returning for the all star Celebrity Apprentice. Who they are and when we can catch them in action. Former Poison front man Bret Michaels and Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider have agreed to come back to NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice for an all star season. Bret is a former Apprentice champion, [...]

Alex Karras of 'Webster' and 'Blazing Saddles' Dead at 77

Britt Hayes — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:12:06 +0000

Alex Karras, former NFL player, star of the television series ‘Webster’ and Mongo in the Mel Brooks classic ‘Blazing Saddles’ has passed away at the age of 77. TMZ reports that Alex Karras has passed away at the age of 77 from kidney failure following his struggle with various illnesses over the last several years, [...]

'Breaking Bond': Aaron Paul Parties With Pierce Brosnan at Radiohead, Awesomeness Ensues

Nick Romano — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:16:20 +0000

What did you do this weekend? Catch up on 'Breaking Bad,' or watch the James Bond saga before 'Skyfall' hits theaters? Well, Aaron Paul and Pierce Brosnan sure weren't. Both of them were out partying at the Radiohead concert in London, where they almost got kicked out and an awesomely hilarious photo (shown above) was created.

'Game of Thrones' Concept Art: What Did White Walkers Originally Look Like?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 04:59:26 +0000

One of the most anticipated races made their debut in the season 2 finale "Valar Morghulis," but how did The Others evolve from book to screen?

DISH Customers: AMC Has You Covered for The Walking Dead Season 3 Premiere! [VIDEO]

Sloan — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:46:29 +0000

If you're like me and are a huge fan of the AMC series like Mad Men, Hell On Wheels, Breaking Bad, and The Walking Dead, you're probably giddy about the upcoming season of The Walking Dead. HOWEVER, if you're also like me and made the horrific mistake of switching your TV provider to DISH Network a few years ago, then you're also as pissed-off as I am.

2012 Emmy Awards: Aaron Paul Wins Outstanding Supporting Actor in Drama for 'Breaking Bad'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 01:16:40 +0000

Seriously, how adorable is Aaron Paul? “Thank you for not killing me off,” said the ‘Breaking Bad’ star, as he accepted his second consecutive Emmy for the role of Jesse Pinkman. Paul referred to series creator Vince Gilligan’s initial plan for the Jesse Pinkman character, which would have seen him dead inside the first several [...]