CELEBRITY Gossip News, Jun 27, 2011 (2)

"Mad Men," "Modern Family" honored by TV critics Mon,20 Jun 2011 11:53 PM PDT Reuters - BEVERLY HILLS, California (Reuters) - In what amounts to a reflection of last year's Emmys and a bold prediction of this year's ceremony. "Mad Men" and "Modern Family" won the top prizes at a new event organized by television critics. Full Story1

"Hangover" tattoo lawsuit settled Mon,20 Jun 2011 07:48 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Fans of "The Hangover: Part II" can rest easy: the tattoo on Ed Helms' face is staying in the film. Full Story1

"The Killing" misfires at end of first season Mon,20 Jun 2011 07:31 PM PDT Reuters - (NOTE: Story contains key plot details from final episode) Full Story1

"Gossip Girl" star to play Jeff Buckley in movie Mon,20 Jun 2011 06:35 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Gossip Girl" star Penn Badgley will play Jeff Buckley in a movie about the late singer/songwriter's relationship with his equally noted father, folk singer Tim Buckley, its producers said on Monday. Full Story1

Marilyn Monroe "subway dress" breaks auction record Mon,20 Jun 2011 05:39 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - An auction of actress Debbie Reynolds' Hollywood memorabilia earned $22.8 million over the weekend and included the record-breaking sale of Marilyn Monroe's iconic "subway dress" from 1955 movie "The Seven Year Itch," organizers said on Monday. Full Story1

Rock guitarist Leslie West's lower leg amputated Mon,20 Jun 2011 05:33 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rock guitarist Leslie West, who rose to fame in the '70s power trio Mountain, has had his lower right leg amputated in a life-saving operation related to his diabetes, his wife said on Monday. Full Story1

50 Cent writes anti-bullying book for teens Mon,20 Jun 2011 04:27 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rapper 50 Cent, who rose to fame with songs that told of drug use and violence, is aiming to steer teenagers away from schoolyard bullying with a book called "Playground" that will reach stores in January, his publisher said on Monday. Full Story1

British artists selected to design Olympic posters Mon,20 Jun 2011 04:12 PM PDT Reuters - LONDON (Reuters) - Twelve artists including Tracey Emin, Martin Creed and Chris Ofili will design a set of posters for the Olympic and Paralympic Games next summer, as Britain seeks to use the events to showcase its cultural heritage. Full Story1

"Mad Men,"."Modern Family" honored by TV critics Mon,20 Jun 2011 03:40 PM PDT Reuters - BEVERLY HILLS, California (Reuters) - In what amounts to a reflection of last year's Emmys and a bold prediction of this year's ceremony. "Mad Men" and "Modern Family" won the top prizes at a new event organized by television critics. Full Story1

Full list of winners at Critics' Choice TV Awards Mon,20 Jun 2011 03:10 PM PDT Reuters - BEVERLY HILLS, California (Reuters) - Following is a complete list of winners at the inaugural Critics' Choice Television Awards, organized by the Broadcast Television Journalists Association. Full Story1

Peter Fonda marries in Hawaii Mon,20 Jun 2011 02:38 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Easy Rider" actor Peter Fonda was married to Margaret "Parky" DeVogelaere over the weekend in Hawaii, his representative said on Monday. Full Story1

Marilyn Monroe "subway dress" breaks auction record Mon,20 Jun 2011 02:35 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - An auction of actress Debbie Reynolds' Hollywood memorabilia earned $22.8 million over the weekend and included the record-breaking sale of Marilyn Monroe's iconic "subway dress" from 1955 movie "The Seven Year Itch," organizers said on Monday. Full Story1

Michelle Obama arrives in Africa on second solo trip Mon,20 Jun 2011 01:21 PM PDT Reuters - JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - First lady Michelle Obama arrived in South Africa on Monday on her second official solo journey abroad with a goal of advancing U.S. policies on education, health, and democracy. Full Story1

"Jackass" co-star dies in car crash in Pennsylvania Mon,20 Jun 2011 01:19 PM PDT Reuters - PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Ryan Dunn, a co-star of the "Jackass" movie franchise, died on Monday when a sports car he was driving careened off a highway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and burst into flames, police said. Full Story1

Internet body throws open domain names Mon,20 Jun 2011 01:07 PM PDT Reuters - SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Good.food, learnto.salsa, glossy.lipstick -- people and companies will be able to set up a website with almost any address by the end of next year if they have a legitimate claim to the domain name and can pay a hefty fee. Full Story1

French court says Bettencourt guardian request invalid Mon,20 Jun 2011 12:09 PM PDT Reuters - PARIS (Reuters) - France's Appeals Court ruled on Monday that a request to appoint a guardian to oversee the business affairs of L'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt was invalid, despite a recommendation in favor by doctors. Full Story1

Tennis great Jimmy Connors to write memoir Mon,20 Jun 2011 10:42 AM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - A memoir by brash tennis player Jimmy Connors that promises to address his broken engagement to fellow tennis star Chris Evert as well as his rivalry with John McEnroe will be published in 2012, HarperCollins said on Monday. Full Story1

EMI mulls possible sale, IPO or recapitalization Mon,20 Jun 2011 10:12 AM PDT Reuters - LONDON (Reuters) - British music company EMI, owned by Citigroup, said on Monday it had launched a strategic review to examine options including a possible sale, recapitalization or initial public offering. Full Story1

Trustee says defer Blockbuster lawyers' pay Mon,20 Jun 2011 08:32 AM PDT Reuters - WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) - Bankrupt video store chain Blockbuster Inc has so little remaining value that its lawyers and advisers should not be paid their outstanding fees and expenses at this time, the U.S. trustee overseeing the bankruptcy said in a court filing. Full Story1

Senegalese rappers shaking up youth ahead of polls Mon,20 Jun 2011 07:43 AM PDT Reuters - DAKAR (Reuters) - For once, the trio joke, something concrete came out of one of the marathon tea-drinking sessions the Senegalese use to while away the time during the regular 20-hour power blackouts -- a rap-led protest movement. Full Story1

EU shines spotlight on incentives for U.S. filmmakers Mon,20 Jun 2011 04:59 AM PDT Reuters - BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European regulators are to assess if competition between EU states to lure major U.S. filmmakers with state subsidies undermines public funding for European films, the European Commission said on Monday. Full Story1

Miss California, a history buff, named Miss USA Mon,20 Jun 2011 12:48 AM PDT Reuters - LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - A 21-year-old "history geek" representing California was named Miss USA at the annual beauty pageant in Las Vegas on Sunday. Full Story1

"Bold and Beautiful" top drama at Daytime Emmy awards Sun,19 Jun 2011 10:16 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "The Bold and the Beautiful" was named best drama at the Daytime Emmy awards for best the third consecutive year during a ceremony in Las Vegas on Sunday. Full Story1

Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga win at Canada video awards Sun,19 Jun 2011 09:57 PM PDT Reuters - TORONTO (Hollywood Reporter) - Pop stars Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga were the big winners at Canada's MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto Sunday. Full Story1

Noah Wyle chooses sci-fi series for TV comeback Sun,19 Jun 2011 09:48 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It's been six years since Noah Wyle left hospital drama "ER." Full Story1

Springsteen saxophonist Clarence Clemons dies Sun,19 Jun 2011 05:04 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Clarence Clemons, the burly saxophone player who played a crucial role in shaping Bruce Springsteen's early sound, died on Saturday, six days after suffering a stroke at his Florida home. He was 69. Full Story1

Marilyn Monroe "subway" dress sells for $4.6 million Sun,19 Jun 2011 02:36 PM PDT Reuters - BEVERLY HILLS, California (Reuters) - The pleated ivory dress that blew around Marilyn Monroe in an iconic scene from "The Seven Year Itch" sold for $4.6 million at a weekend auction of Hollywood costumes -- far exceeding its estimate. Full Story1

"Cars 2" -- cooler rides and more action Sun,19 Jun 2011 02:00 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "Cars" is widely regarded as among the less dazzling of Pixar's dozen sterling titles, so it's fair to imagine that the animation studio's pit crew used a little extra elbow grease in order to deliver an improved new model five years later. Full Story1

Anton Corbijn to direct le Carre thriller Sun,19 Jun 2011 01:58 PM PDT Reuters - COLOGNE, Germany (Hollywood Reporter) - U2 photographer turned director Anton Corbijn is bringing John le Carre's political thriller "A Most Wanted Man" to the big screen. Full Story1

Amy Winehouse cancels shows after Belgrade blunder Sun,19 Jun 2011 01:57 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - English pop singer Amy Winehouse, whose promising career has been crippled by substance abuse problems, cut short a European tour on Sunday after fans in Belgrade jeered her shoddy opening-night performance. Full Story1

"Green Lantern" falls short at box office Sun,19 Jun 2011 09:37 AM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The costly superhero movie "Green Lantern" flickered at the weekend box office in North America, while "Mr. Popper's Penguins" exceeded low-ball forecasts. Full Story1

On wedding day, Hugh Hefner embraces single life Sat,18 Jun 2011 03:12 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - On the day he was supposed to get married for the third time, Playboy founder Hugh Hefner said on Saturday he was probably better off staying single. Full Story1

Folk opera based on Bill Clinton to open in New York Sat,18 Jun 2011 05:33 AM PDT Reuters - LITTLE ROCK, Ark (Reuters) - An Americana folk opera based on a teenage Bill Clinton debuts this weekend in New York, featuring some of the exaggerated Southern characters who surrounded him growing up, such as his fun-loving mother. Full Story1

Painter directs short film starring Lindsay Lohan Fri,17 Jun 2011 07:01 PM PDT Reuters - VENICE (Hollywood Reporter) - For Commercial Break, one of the most anticipated exhibitions running concurrent to the 54th Venice Biennial, artist Richard Phillips - primarily a painter - tried his hand at filmmaking, creating two short ethereal movies, one starring Lindsay Lohan and former porn star-turned-actress Sasha Grey. Full Story1

"Green Lantern" on track to earn $20 million on Friday Fri,17 Jun 2011 06:26 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Warner Bros. Pictures' 3D superhero film "Green Lantern" -- starring Ryan Reynolds -- is on track to cross $20 million at the Friday box office, giving it a shot at a $57 million to $60 million debut over Father's Day weekend, according to early estimates. Full Story1

Film review: "Rest on Your Shoulder" Fri,17 Jun 2011 06:06 PM PDT Reuters - SHANGHAI (Hollywood Reporter) - A candy-colored, marshmallow-sweet fairytale about true love, horticulture and immunology, "Rest on Your Shoulder" tells of a botanical scientist who faithfully pines for his missing fiancÃ, unaware that she is by his side in a different form. Its loudly spelled out ecological lesson is tailor-made for family viewing and is Hong Kong writer-director Jacob Cheung's ("The Ticket," "A Battle of Wits') most guileless and mainstream film. Full Story1

Film review: "Don't Tell Me I Can't!" Fri,17 Jun 2011 06:06 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Another entry in the seemingly inexhaustible succession of kids' competition documentaries, "Don't Tell Me I Can't!" manages to keep things fresh by profiling a unique problem-solving contest now in its 26th year. Well-suited to educational settings and perhaps a narrowly targeted DVD release, the doc could also see limited public broadcasting exposure. Full Story1

Kate Bosworth to star in third film for director Fri,17 Jun 2011 06:05 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Kate Bosworth is set to star in writer/director Kat Coiro's "Untitled Italy Project," playing a married woman who embarks on an affair with a 19-year-old on the island of Ischia, Italy. Full Story1

2D ticket sales outpace 3D on ticket selling website Fri,17 Jun 2011 06:05 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - 2D movie ticket sales on Fandango for Warner Bros. weekend release "Green Lantern" and the final installment of "Harry Potter" are outpacing 3D ticket sales in a possible latest sign of 3D fatigue, BTIG analyst Richard Greenfield said Friday. Full Story1

Will Cheryl Cole judge UK's version of "The Voice?" Fri,17 Jun 2011 06:04 PM PDT Reuters - LONDON (Hollywood Reporter) - The BBC has won the battle to bring talent search show "The Voice" to BBC1 after a high stakes battle with ITV. The move could see Cheryl Cole back on British screens next year. Full Story1

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