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CELEBRITY Gossip News, Jul 12, 2011


Review: R.E.M.'s "Lifes Rich Pageant" still rich Mon,11 Jul 2011 06:30 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap) - "We are young despite the years," Michael Stipe sang 25 years ago in "These Days," trying to sound like an older man trying to sound younger. That line surely has a lot more resonance for the R.E.M. frontman now that he can sing it and mean it. Full Story

FCC lawyer wants Comcast fined for discrimination
Mon,11 Jul 2011 06:27 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoLOS ANGELES (TheWrap) - Comcast has just been served by the Federal Communications Commission over its treatment of the Tennis Channel.

Hulu debuts serial drama "The Booth at the End"
Mon,11 Jul 2011 06:14 PM PDT
Reuters - NEW YORK (TheWrap) - Hulu launched yet another original series on Monday, this one an enigmatic serial called "The Booth at the End" that is set entirely at a table in a diner and told through a series of conversations. Full Story

Review: Colbie Caillat stays bubbly on "All of You"
Mon,11 Jul 2011 05:58 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoLOS ANGELES (TheWrap) - What's the most improbable duet pairing of all time? Probably Bing Crosby and David Bowie...still. But coming close behind would have to be the sun-drenched songstress Colbie Caillat and the socially conscious rapper Common -- unlikely bedfellows who join forces for "Favorite Song," a frothy tune on Caillat's third album, "All of You."


"Class" creators sue CAA for cutting into profits
Mon,11 Jul 2011 05:34 PM PDT
Reuters - NEW YORK (TheWrap) - The creators of the hit sitcom "Head of the Class" sued talent agent CAA on Monday, accusing the company of making its own side deals that cut into their profits from the two-decade-old show. Full Story

"Torchwood" debut viewership matches "Camelot"
Mon,11 Jul 2011 05:33 PM PDT
Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap) - Starz's "Torchwood: Miracle Day" had a very encouraging premiere this weekend -- but whether it achieves a longevity in keeping with its theme will depend on how well subsequent episodes do. Full Story

Tori Spelling to advise on "Millionaire Matchmaker"
Mon,11 Jul 2011 04:54 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoNEW YORK (TheWrap) - Despite scorching ratings during a one-season detour to New York City, Bravo's "The Millionaire Matchmaker" is heading back to Los Angeles for its fifth season, set to debut August 18, according the network.

Walter Goggins joins Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln"
Mon,11 Jul 2011 04:29 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoLOS ANGELES (TheWrap) - Walton Goggins has joined Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln," TheWrap has confirmed.

Television's Keith Ablow to write Casey Anthony book
Mon,11 Jul 2011 04:10 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoLOS ANGELES (TheWrap) - Had enough of Casey Anthony for a while? If so, that's a shame, because she's coming to your local bookstore.

Mila Kunis accepts Marin's YouTube date request
Mon,11 Jul 2011 04:07 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoLOS ANGELES (TheWrap) - Actress Mila Kunis will be joining the Marines in November -- at least for an evening of dinner, dancing and merrymaking.

Glenn Beck moving to Texas and building studio there
Mon,11 Jul 2011 04:04 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoNEW YORK (TheWrap) - Glenn Beck is headed to Texas, and he is bringing both his family and a new studio with him.

Review: 'Idol' alum Pia Toscano's single 'This Time'
Mon,11 Jul 2011 04:02 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoLOS ANGELES (TheWrap) - Pity poor Jimmy Iovine. The Interscope chairman inherited the "American Idol" franchise that once belonged to Clive Davis, just in time to get the first season where both the top two finishers were country.

"Batman" television cast to reunite at Comic-Con
Mon,11 Jul 2011 03:44 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoLOS ANGELES (TheWrap) - Holy reunion, Batman! Or maybe we should say: Holy Batman reunion!

Review: "Red River Blue" finds Blake Shelton less rowdy
Mon,11 Jul 2011 02:40 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoLOS ANGELES (TheWrap) - Everybody knows winners on TV music competitions have their albums rushed through production to capitalize on instant notoriety. But Blake Shelton may be the first judge on such a show to require his own rush job.

Ryan Seacrest starts his own music festival
Mon,11 Jul 2011 01:56 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoLOS ANGELES (TheWrap) - Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Bruno Mars and Nicki Minaj are among a slew of performers who will swarm on Las Vegas in September for the inaugural iHeartRadio Music Festival, Ryan Seacrest announced on Monday.

Spike Lee to direct South Korean remake 'Oldboy'
Mon,11 Jul 2011 01:54 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoLOS ANGELES (TheWrap) - Spike Lee has signed on to direct "Oldboy," a remake of the South Korean film, for Mandate Pictures, the company said Monday.

Harry Smith joining new NBC news magazine show
Mon,11 Jul 2011 01:45 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Veteran CBS journalist Harry Smith is joining rival NBC to take part in a new weekly primetime magazine program, NBC said on Monday.

Fans, stars, Hollywood say farewell to Harry Potter
Mon,11 Jul 2011 01:39 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoLONDON (Reuters) - Thousands of fans braved rain and battled security restrictions in London's Trafalgar Square on Thursday to say farewell to the boy wizard Harry Potter at the world premiere of the final movie in the record-breaking series.

Elizabeth Banks joins cast of "What to Expect"
Mon,11 Jul 2011 10:49 AM PDT
Reuters -
photoLOS ANGELES (TheWrap) - Elizabeth Banks is the latest future mom in Lionsgate's upcoming film "What to Expect When You're Expecting," the studio announced Monday.

Jaycee Dugard "Primetime" interview tops TV ratings
Mon,11 Jul 2011 10:29 AM PDT
Reuters -
photoLOS ANGELES (TheWrap) - Diane Sawyer's interview with kidnap victim Jaycee Dugard on ABC's "Primetime" received Sunday night's biggest ratings, while NBC's "The Marriage Ref" plummeted to a new low, according to preliminary numbers.

ESPN Classic turns on "Friday Night Lights"
Mon,11 Jul 2011 09:59 AM PDT
Reuters -
photoLOS ANGELES (TheWrap) - "Friday Night Lights" may be wrapping up its critically acclaimed run on NBC and DirecTV on July 12, but the show about Texas football will live on courtesy of ESPN.

"That Girl" co-creator Sam Denoff dead at 83
Mon,11 Jul 2011 09:50 AM PDT
Reuters - NEW YORK (TheWrap) - Sam Denoff, the Emmy-winning television writer and co-creator of the hit Marlo Thomas sitcom "That Girl" has died at age 83. Full Story

Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood to host CMA Awards
Mon,11 Jul 2011 09:48 AM PDT
Reuters -
photoNASHVILLE, Tenn (Reuters) - Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will co-host the 45th annual Country Music Association Awards on November 9, sharing the duty for the fourth time, they said on Monday.

David, Victoria Beckham welcome new baby girl
Sun,10 Jul 2011 06:37 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Celebrity couple David and Victoria Beckham welcomed a new baby girl into the world on Sunday, adding a daughter to the three sons they already have in their growing family.

Rihanna escapes fire during Dallas show
Sun,10 Jul 2011 05:49 PM PDT
Reuters - (Note: strong language in tweet, paragraph 5) Full Story

Pawlenty raps rival Bachmann
Sun,10 Jul 2011 05:24 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty, trailing in public opinion polls, criticized Republican rival Michele Bachmann on Sunday for a "non-existent" record in the Congress.

From stars to Skid Row: Royals end California tour
Sun,10 Jul 2011 04:43 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Britain's Prince William and wife Kate ended their southern California stay on Sunday, bearing witness to both the poverty of Skid Row and the power of Hollywood.

"Curb" writer David Mandel talks about show's new season
Sun,10 Jul 2011 12:48 PM PDT
Reuters - NEW YORK (TheWrap) - David Mandel is one of only a handful of people in Hollywood not named Larry David who can legitimately claim to have written for both "Seinfeld" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm," the two most influential TV sitcoms of the past 20 years. Full Story

"Transformers" global box office hits $645 million
Sun,10 Jul 2011 12:34 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Big-budget action film "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" won the battle of the box office for the second-straight weekend, generating $140 million in global ticket sales and pushing its worldwide total since its debut to $645 million, studio estimates showed on Sunday.

David and Victoria Beckham welcome new baby girl
Sun,10 Jul 2011 12:07 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoLOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Celebrity couple David and Victoria Beckham welcomed a new baby girl into the world on Sunday, adding a daughter to the three sons they already have in their growing family.

"Gun Hill Road", an intimate film of family in transition
Sun,10 Jul 2011 11:34 AM PDT
Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap) - "Gun Hill Road," which was featured during Outfest 2011's Opening Night Gala on Friday night, is a sophisticated and intimate twist on a father-son drama. Full Story

Republican Pawlenty raps rival Bachmann
Sun,10 Jul 2011 10:50 AM PDT
Reuters -
photoWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty, trailing in public opinion polls, criticized Republican rival Michele Bachmann on Sunday for a "non-existent" record in the U.S. Congress.

Last edition of News of the World sells fast in London
Sun,10 Jul 2011 07:40 AM PDT
Reuters -
photoLONDON (Reuters)- When Rupert Murdoch, his media empire under fire over a phone-hacking scandal, swept into his London headquarters on Sunday from the United States, the message was clear.

UK broadcaster BBC to cut 3,000 jobs - report
Sun,10 Jul 2011 06:19 AM PDT
Reuters -
photoLONDON (Reuters) - Britain's state-funded broadcaster, the BBC, plans to cut around 3,000 jobs over five years following a freeze in the license fee paid by viewers, the Sunday Times said.

Murdoch to fly to Britain over phone-hack crisis
Sat,9 Jul 2011 02:16 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoLONDON (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch was set to fly to London to tackle a scandal engulfing his media empire while journalists prepared the last edition of the best-selling Sunday paper they say he has sacrificed to protect plans to expand his television business.

Argentine singer Facundo Cabral killed in Guatemala
Sat,9 Jul 2011 01:30 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoGUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - Argentine singer Facundo Cabral, one of the stars of Latin American folk music, was shot dead in Guatemala City early on Saturday when gunmen riddled his car with bullets, authorities said.

"Horrible Bosses" director vents on unemployment
Sat,9 Jul 2011 07:27 AM PDT
Reuters -
photoLOS ANGELES (TheWrap) - Unemployment has loomed in the life of "Horrible Bosses" director Seth Gordon, but it's been nothing compared to his friends from Yale architecture school.

Fire near stage cuts short Rihanna concert in Texas
Sat,9 Jul 2011 12:21 AM PDT
Reuters -
photoDALLAS (Reuters) - R&B singer Rihanna cut short a Dallas concert on Friday after a fire broke out near the stage, the artist said in a post on Twitter, and video of the incident showed sparks falling down from above.

Katy Perry cancels concerts after food-poisoning
Fri,8 Jul 2011 05:00 PM PDT
Reuters -
photoLOS ANGELES (TheWrap) - When Katy Perry opens her mouth to sing, something beautiful tends to come out. When she opens her mouth to eat? Maybe not so much.

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