What a road this movie has traveled.�This is Sony's�big Summer 2011 comedy, but pre-bankruptcy�MGM did all the heavy lifting. It paid�$2 million for the Jay Scherick/David Ronn script and hired Kevin�James at a bargain price before he made Paul Blart: Mall Cop, and then steered the pic through production. It should have been MGM's swing for the fences, but the MGM financial crisis caused it to be turned over for distribution by its SPE partners. Release date is July 8th:
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Best ?Supernatural? Quotes from ?Let It Bleed?
The best quotes from the 21st episode of season 6 of Supernatural.
Friday Ratings for May 20: 'Supernatural' Dips in Finale
Last night on the CW, Supernatural ended its sixth season with a disappointing dip in ratings. But don't worry, because Sam and Dean will return next season for more paranormal shenanigans.
Supernatural was down 20%, with 2.21 million viewers for its two-hour season finale. In typical Supernatural fashion, the season ended on a sour note, leaving the characters in a rough situation.
You can read our recap here!
Supernatural was down 20%, with 2.21 million viewers for its two-hour season finale. In typical Supernatural fashion, the season ended on a sour note, leaving the characters in a rough situation.
You can read our recap here!
Monday, May 23, 2011
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Names & Faces: Donald Trump?s for-profit school under investigation; Pete Doherty is back in jail; Marion Cotillard has a baby boy
? The New York State attorney general?s office is investigating whether Donald Trump?s business school, formerly known as Trump University, is engaging in illegal business practices, the New York Times reports. Trump-U is not the only so-called school coming under the microscope ? the effort is part of a broader inquiry into for-profit education, which is also examining Career Education Corporation, Corinthian Colleges, Lincoln Educational Services, and Bridgepoint Education.
But the school ? which is known to charge up to $35,000 a course ? has its share of unsatisfied alums. Last year four former students sued the company in a federal court in California, seeking class-action status. New York and Maryland have also forced Trump-U to drop the word ?university? from its title (as of 2010, the school has been renamed Trump Entrepreneur Initiative) . In 2010, the Better Business Bureau gave it a D-minus, its second lowest score, after getting 23 complaints. That has to hurt.
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But the school ? which is known to charge up to $35,000 a course ? has its share of unsatisfied alums. Last year four former students sued the company in a federal court in California, seeking class-action status. New York and Maryland have also forced Trump-U to drop the word ?university? from its title (as of 2010, the school has been renamed Trump Entrepreneur Initiative) . In 2010, the Better Business Bureau gave it a D-minus, its second lowest score, after getting 23 complaints. That has to hurt.
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eBuddy XMS launches worldwide on iOS and Android, takes game to Kik and WhatsApp
eBuddy, a company famous for allowing its users to connect to the world’s most popular instant messaging networks from anywhere in the world, has today announced the worldwide launch of its free real-time messaging app for iOS and Android. The app is a direct competitor to services like Kik and WhatsApp, expanding the capability of [...]
Justin Timberlake Channels Mozart, Mocks Himself in Unaired 'SNL' Skit
Filed under: Reality-Free, TV NewsIf you'd like to watch Justin Timberlake make fun of himself with an on-and-off fake German accent, you should probably watch this unaired skit from this weekend's 'Saturday Night Live' season ender.
Things touched upon in the five-minute clip: musicians-turned-actors, similarities between 'No Strings Attached' and 'Friends With Benefits,' the 'Mickey Mouse Club' and those black-framed "take me seriously" glasses.
Watch after the jump, and tell us: Shouldn't this have aired instead of the tired Kristen Wiig game show sketch? Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Things touched upon in the five-minute clip: musicians-turned-actors, similarities between 'No Strings Attached' and 'Friends With Benefits,' the 'Mickey Mouse Club' and those black-framed "take me seriously" glasses.
Watch after the jump, and tell us: Shouldn't this have aired instead of the tired Kristen Wiig game show sketch? Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Update: Rahm Emanuel is getting his house back; Obama campaign selling birth-certificate t-shirts
The man who rented Rahm Emanuel?s Chicago house is finally leaving when the lease is up at the end of June, reports the Chicago Tribune. Rob Halpin took possession in 2009 and refused to move out when Emanuel returned to the Windy City last fall to run for mayor ? which played into his $800,000 battle to prove residency. The new mayor has spent the past several months in a rented condo.
? Three weeks after settling the whole birth-certificate fuss, the Obama 2012 campaign is hoping to profit from it ? offering ?Made in the USA? T-shirts and mugs emblazoned with an image of the president?s Hawaii long-form. ?If the facts can?t make these ridiculous smears go away,? said deputy campaign manager Julianna Smoot, ?we can at least have a little fun with it.?
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? Three weeks after settling the whole birth-certificate fuss, the Obama 2012 campaign is hoping to profit from it ? offering ?Made in the USA? T-shirts and mugs emblazoned with an image of the president?s Hawaii long-form. ?If the facts can?t make these ridiculous smears go away,? said deputy campaign manager Julianna Smoot, ?we can at least have a little fun with it.?
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Eminem and Justin Bieber Win Big at 'The 2011 Billboard Music Awards' (VIDEO)
Filed under: Reality-Free, TV ReplayAll the stars of popular music came out for 'The 2011 Billboard Music Awards' (Sun., 8PM ET on ABC), where they saw Justin Bieber and Eminem dominate the night with six awards apiece. Other big winners included Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Mumford & Sons, Taio Cruz, Taylor Swift and Usher with three awards apiece.
The night was filled with memorable performances as well, including Cee Lo Green floating through the sky at a piano and Britney Spears and Rihanna in a sexy duet that climaxed in a lingerie pillow fight.
Beyonce received the Billboard Millennium Award, while Neil Diamond was given the Icon Award and then promised to "Google it right after the show and find out exactly how an icon is supposed to handle himself." Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
The night was filled with memorable performances as well, including Cee Lo Green floating through the sky at a piano and Britney Spears and Rihanna in a sexy duet that climaxed in a lingerie pillow fight.
Beyonce received the Billboard Millennium Award, while Neil Diamond was given the Icon Award and then promised to "Google it right after the show and find out exactly how an icon is supposed to handle himself." Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
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'None' Named Most Trusted Political Reporter (TVNewser)
Suffolk University conducted a political poll this week that included the question, "What political reporter would you say that you trust the most?" Of the 1,070 respondents, 21 percent said, "Don't Know." The next highest percentage at 15 percent was "None." So according to this poll, "Don?t Know" and "None" are the most trusted U.S. political reporters.
Anton Hammerl Dead: Photojournalist Killed In Libya (HuffPost / AP)
The family of missing South African photographer Anton Hammerl said Friday that they now believe he was killed in the Libyan desert by Moammar Qaddafi's forces. NYT: South Africa accused Libyan leaders including Qaddafi Friday of spreading "misinformation" about the fate of a South African photojournalist by saying he was alive when they knew him to be dead.
Battle Over Condé Nast Office Space At 1 WTC (NY Post)
When Condé Nast finally moves into its new downtown digs at 1 WTC, many of the denizens of the city's glitziest publishing house will be in a for a rude surprise: The new office plan calls for open floor seating in the 1 million square feet of office space.
Top 10 Mobile TV Moments: Michael Jackson's Death, World Cup Lead (Forbes / Techno-Tainers)
MobiTV released an interesting list Thursday that sheds light on what kinds of live events drive people to watch television on their phones. Turns out it's really not that different from what drives humanity in general: death, sex, and soccer.
Trump Wins! Celebrity Apprentice Seizes Product Placement Presidency From American Idol (AdAge / MediaWorks)
Donald Trump won't have the opportunity to declare victory in a presidential campaign, but his show has a win of its own he can brag about: the most brand integrations of anything on primetime last month.
'None' Named Most Trusted Political Reporter (TVNewser)
Suffolk University conducted a political poll this week that included the question, "What political reporter would you say that you trust the most?" Of the 1,070 respondents, 21 percent said, "Don't Know." The next highest percentage at 15 percent was "None." So according to this poll, "Don?t Know" and "None" are the most trusted U.S. political reporters.
Anton Hammerl Dead: Photojournalist Killed In Libya (HuffPost / AP)
The family of missing South African photographer Anton Hammerl said Friday that they now believe he was killed in the Libyan desert by Moammar Qaddafi's forces. NYT: South Africa accused Libyan leaders including Qaddafi Friday of spreading "misinformation" about the fate of a South African photojournalist by saying he was alive when they knew him to be dead.
Battle Over Condé Nast Office Space At 1 WTC (NY Post)
When Condé Nast finally moves into its new downtown digs at 1 WTC, many of the denizens of the city's glitziest publishing house will be in a for a rude surprise: The new office plan calls for open floor seating in the 1 million square feet of office space.
Top 10 Mobile TV Moments: Michael Jackson's Death, World Cup Lead (Forbes / Techno-Tainers)
MobiTV released an interesting list Thursday that sheds light on what kinds of live events drive people to watch television on their phones. Turns out it's really not that different from what drives humanity in general: death, sex, and soccer.
Trump Wins! Celebrity Apprentice Seizes Product Placement Presidency From American Idol (AdAge / MediaWorks)
Donald Trump won't have the opportunity to declare victory in a presidential campaign, but his show has a win of its own he can brag about: the most brand integrations of anything on primetime last month.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Getting Started With LinkedIn
So you heard that a company called LinkedIn just went public, and want to find out just what the hype is all about and how you can use it? TNW is here to get you up and running on LinkedIn before this very day is over. LinkedIn is a social network, research tool, and job [...]
Taylor Swift's 'The Story Of Us' Video To Debut Tuesday On MTV
On-air debut at 7:53 p.m. ET will be followed by live 'MTV First' interview with Swift on MTV.com!By Jocelyn Vena
Taylor Swift in "The Story Of Us"
Photo: Big Machine Records
Taylor Swift has always had fun in her music videos. Whether she's a geeky schoolgirl-turned-glamour queen in her VMA-winning video for "You Belong With Me" or a forlorn lover in a snow-covered farmhouse in her "Back to December" clip, Swift has always tried to show off different sides of herself.
Now she's teaming up with MTV News for "MTV First: Taylor Swift," where she'll not only have an exclusive sit-down with our very own Sway, but also premiere the video for her Speak Now single "The Story of Us."
It all kicks off on Tuesday, May 24, at 7:53 p.m. ET on MTV and MTV.com. Fans can tune in to see Swift introduce the video's official premiere and speak with Sway live on-air. Sway and Taylor will then continue their chat for a 30-minute live stream on MTV.com. The singer will answer a few questions from fans too. Beginning on Friday (May 20), you can submit your pressing queries on MTV.com or via Twitter using @MTVNews (hashtag #AskTaylor).
This Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET, the music video will debut online on MTV.com, VH1.com and MTV's International Sites in 150+ territories, followed by a premiere on TeenNick at 10:56 p.m. ET. For those who can't wait for the video premiere, a 30-second sneak peek of "The Story of Us" will air during VH1's "Big Morning Buzz Live" on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. ET/PT. The full video will also appear on "VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown" on Saturday, May 28, at 9 a.m. ET/PT.
"The Story of Us" is the fourth single from Swift's chart-topping album. It follows "Mine," "Back to December" and her country-tinged track "Mean." As for this song, well, she explains that it was inspired by one awkward awards show encounter.
"That actually happened during what ended up inspiring the last song I wrote for this record called 'Story of Us,' "Swift explained to MTV News last year about the song. "And I was at an awards show, and there was a guy there, obviously — it all starts there, doesn't it? It was a guy I had been in a relationship with, falling out, then we end up at the same awards show," she continued. "Both trying to act like we don't care ... both like, you know, chatting up the people next to us."
After the incident, she knew there was enough emotion there to write a song. "Afterward, I just felt so empty, like we were both fighting this silent war of pretending we didn't care that the other was there," she said. "And I went home, and I wrote this song about it. And at that point, I had this gut feeling, and I knew the album was finished."
Don't miss the premiere of Taylor Swift's "The Story of Us" video, on Tuesday, May 24, at 7:53 p.m. ET on MTV, followed by our live "MTV First" interview with Taylor Swift on MTV.com!
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Taylor Swift in "The Story Of Us"
Photo: Big Machine Records
Taylor Swift has always had fun in her music videos. Whether she's a geeky schoolgirl-turned-glamour queen in her VMA-winning video for "You Belong With Me" or a forlorn lover in a snow-covered farmhouse in her "Back to December" clip, Swift has always tried to show off different sides of herself.
Now she's teaming up with MTV News for "MTV First: Taylor Swift," where she'll not only have an exclusive sit-down with our very own Sway, but also premiere the video for her Speak Now single "The Story of Us."
It all kicks off on Tuesday, May 24, at 7:53 p.m. ET on MTV and MTV.com. Fans can tune in to see Swift introduce the video's official premiere and speak with Sway live on-air. Sway and Taylor will then continue their chat for a 30-minute live stream on MTV.com. The singer will answer a few questions from fans too. Beginning on Friday (May 20), you can submit your pressing queries on MTV.com or via Twitter using @MTVNews (hashtag #AskTaylor).
This Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET, the music video will debut online on MTV.com, VH1.com and MTV's International Sites in 150+ territories, followed by a premiere on TeenNick at 10:56 p.m. ET. For those who can't wait for the video premiere, a 30-second sneak peek of "The Story of Us" will air during VH1's "Big Morning Buzz Live" on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. ET/PT. The full video will also appear on "VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown" on Saturday, May 28, at 9 a.m. ET/PT.
"The Story of Us" is the fourth single from Swift's chart-topping album. It follows "Mine," "Back to December" and her country-tinged track "Mean." As for this song, well, she explains that it was inspired by one awkward awards show encounter.
"That actually happened during what ended up inspiring the last song I wrote for this record called 'Story of Us,' "Swift explained to MTV News last year about the song. "And I was at an awards show, and there was a guy there, obviously — it all starts there, doesn't it? It was a guy I had been in a relationship with, falling out, then we end up at the same awards show," she continued. "Both trying to act like we don't care ... both like, you know, chatting up the people next to us."
After the incident, she knew there was enough emotion there to write a song. "Afterward, I just felt so empty, like we were both fighting this silent war of pretending we didn't care that the other was there," she said. "And I went home, and I wrote this song about it. And at that point, I had this gut feeling, and I knew the album was finished."
Don't miss the premiere of Taylor Swift's "The Story of Us" video, on Tuesday, May 24, at 7:53 p.m. ET on MTV, followed by our live "MTV First" interview with Taylor Swift on MTV.com!
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'Supernatural' Recap: Don't Mess with Exes
In the first half of the two-hour Supernatural season finale, the
boys get a little distracted from the mission to stop Crowley and
Castiel open the door to Purgatory. Crowley kidnaps Dean's ex-girlfriend
Lisa and her kid Ben, making Dean go on a one-man mission of
destruction. But that's not the only ex-girlfriend in the episode,
because it turns out one of Bobby's former romances was a lot older than
she said. Like, 900 years older.
boys get a little distracted from the mission to stop Crowley and
Castiel open the door to Purgatory. Crowley kidnaps Dean's ex-girlfriend
Lisa and her kid Ben, making Dean go on a one-man mission of
destruction. But that's not the only ex-girlfriend in the episode,
because it turns out one of Bobby's former romances was a lot older than
she said. Like, 900 years older.
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Circus siblings Karen Feld and Kenneth Feld?s explosive family feud blows up again in federal court
One of Washington?s most enduring family feuds ignited again ? and again ? in federal court last week.
Karen Feld ? daughter of late circus mogul Irvin Feld ? shrieked at her brother?s lawyer and stormed from the courtroom where she is suing him for having her thrown out of their aunt?s 2007 memorial service. Later, Kenneth Feld burst into tears on the witness stand. Things got so hot the judge posted a security guard in the room.
The siblings have been at odds for decades, since their father?s will cut her out of the family business in the ?80s, leaving Kenneth at the helm of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. A reunion at their Aunt Shirley?s shiva went badly: She claims she was injured when her brother had guards remove her; he?s countersuing for trespass, saying she disrupted the event with a foul-mouthed tirade.
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Karen Feld ? daughter of late circus mogul Irvin Feld ? shrieked at her brother?s lawyer and stormed from the courtroom where she is suing him for having her thrown out of their aunt?s 2007 memorial service. Later, Kenneth Feld burst into tears on the witness stand. Things got so hot the judge posted a security guard in the room.
The siblings have been at odds for decades, since their father?s will cut her out of the family business in the ?80s, leaving Kenneth at the helm of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. A reunion at their Aunt Shirley?s shiva went badly: She claims she was injured when her brother had guards remove her; he?s countersuing for trespass, saying she disrupted the event with a foul-mouthed tirade.
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'Supernatural' Season 6 Finale Theories
Tonight marks the special two-hour season finale of Supernatural and that means the battle for heaven is finally coming to a head while Sam's wall sadly breaks down. Amidst all hell breaking lose once again, fans are faced with several questions regarding Castiel, and, more importantly, the inevitable death that will most likely haunt fans for the rest of the summer. Here's what our readers and Facebook followers had to say:
VIDEO: Justin Timberlake & Andy Samberg's Latest 'SNL' Digital Short
We have a trilogy - On tonight's season finale of Saturday Night Live hosted by Justin Timberlake, he teamed with Andy Samberg for 3-Way (The Golden Rule), a triquel to their Emmy-winning digital short Dick In a Box and Emmy-nominated Motherlover. Timberlake and Samberg are back as their 1980s-inspired characters, joined by their Motherlover co-stars Patricia Clarkson and Susan Sarandon as well as the show's musical guest Lady Gaga. Overall, Timberlake solidified his status as one of the SNL's most entertaining hosts with a mix of new and familiar characters.
Khloe Kardashian Gets Candid with Jimmy Kimmel
Readying herself for some late night laughter, Khloe Kardashian was spotted arriving to "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in Hollywood, California yesterday (May 20).
The E! reality star looked radiant as she hit the set, wearing a sheer red top, black pants and a pair of sparkling black Louboutin heels for the TV appearance.
The always-candid Khloe opened up about the constant pressure she's under to start a family, noting that it's usually her mother KRIS that gives her the most flack for it.
After the show, the 26-year-old took to her Twitter to gush about her visit with the funnyman, writing, "Wooohoooooo!! @jimmyKimmel was soo fun!! I hope u tune in tonight to see me and Jimmy tease one another! I hope I wasn't too tired. LOL"
The E! reality star looked radiant as she hit the set, wearing a sheer red top, black pants and a pair of sparkling black Louboutin heels for the TV appearance.
The always-candid Khloe opened up about the constant pressure she's under to start a family, noting that it's usually her mother KRIS that gives her the most flack for it.
After the show, the 26-year-old took to her Twitter to gush about her visit with the funnyman, writing, "Wooohoooooo!! @jimmyKimmel was soo fun!! I hope u tune in tonight to see me and Jimmy tease one another! I hope I wasn't too tired. LOL"
Saturday, May 21, 2011
'American Idol' In 60 Seconds: Scotty And Lauren Sing To The End
Watch our second-to-last recap of the season, or, if you prefer, our last before the world ends.By Jim Cantiello
Haley Reinhart is eliminated on "American Idol"
Photo: FOX
There's only one week left of "American Idol" season 10 (or one day before the end of the world), so if you have some last-minute cramming to do before the end, we suggest looking back at our previous "Idol" in 60 Seconds recaps. For now, here's the script rounding up everything you need to know about how America said goodbye to Haley and voted two country singers into the finale:
This week the top three got to sing three songs each, but in three rounds, two hours and nine songs, only two minutes mattered.
[Clip: Beyoncé's "Who Rule the World (Girls)" video.]
No, not Beyoncé's video, although ... [Jim grabs a personal recording device, speaks into it] Note to self: Memorize Beyoncé's dance moves before the world ends this Saturday.
Where was I? Oh, right! Haley Reinhart, whose Led Zeppelin cover was a groundbreaking collaboration with her dad AND with gravity!
But then things went from great to good to god awful, while Scotty and Lauren kept things country strong. Well, country able.
Hey, judges! Care to make this night all about you?
[Montage of judges: Randy: "I produced the version of it with Boyz II Men." J. Lo: "I was just performing to 20,000 people." Steven: "Lee Ann's a good friend of mine, too."]
You guys are in it to w... waste time.
On Thursday night's results show ... that's not Rihanna [showing Nicole Scherzinger's performance]. That's not Il Divo [showing Il Volo's performance].
I dare you to make this more unpleasant.
[Clip of Elle Fanning squealing during her interview with Seacrest.]
And hometown visits, where Haley fought the rain, Lauren's mom fought for screen time and Scotty fought the waterworks. But wait, did that bitch just steal a girl's donut?!!
[Clip: Lauren Alaina makes it to the finale with Scotty.]
Oh, America. You have no taste. OK, that's not fair. You do have taste ... for baby food!
Ding!
Don't miss "Idol Party Live" every Thursday at noon on MTV.com for analysis, celebrity guests and even some karaoke — get in the conversation by tweeting with the hashtag #idolparty! In the meantime, get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions.
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Haley Reinhart is eliminated on "American Idol"
Photo: FOX
There's only one week left of "American Idol" season 10 (or one day before the end of the world), so if you have some last-minute cramming to do before the end, we suggest looking back at our previous "Idol" in 60 Seconds recaps. For now, here's the script rounding up everything you need to know about how America said goodbye to Haley and voted two country singers into the finale:
This week the top three got to sing three songs each, but in three rounds, two hours and nine songs, only two minutes mattered.
[Clip: Beyoncé's "Who Rule the World (Girls)" video.]
No, not Beyoncé's video, although ... [Jim grabs a personal recording device, speaks into it] Note to self: Memorize Beyoncé's dance moves before the world ends this Saturday.
Where was I? Oh, right! Haley Reinhart, whose Led Zeppelin cover was a groundbreaking collaboration with her dad AND with gravity!
But then things went from great to good to god awful, while Scotty and Lauren kept things country strong. Well, country able.
Hey, judges! Care to make this night all about you?
[Montage of judges: Randy: "I produced the version of it with Boyz II Men." J. Lo: "I was just performing to 20,000 people." Steven: "Lee Ann's a good friend of mine, too."]
You guys are in it to w... waste time.
On Thursday night's results show ... that's not Rihanna [showing Nicole Scherzinger's performance]. That's not Il Divo [showing Il Volo's performance].
I dare you to make this more unpleasant.
[Clip of Elle Fanning squealing during her interview with Seacrest.]
And hometown visits, where Haley fought the rain, Lauren's mom fought for screen time and Scotty fought the waterworks. But wait, did that bitch just steal a girl's donut?!!
[Clip: Lauren Alaina makes it to the finale with Scotty.]
Oh, America. You have no taste. OK, that's not fair. You do have taste ... for baby food!
Ding!
Don't miss "Idol Party Live" every Thursday at noon on MTV.com for analysis, celebrity guests and even some karaoke — get in the conversation by tweeting with the hashtag #idolparty! In the meantime, get your "Idol" fix on MTV News' "American Idol" page, where you'll find all the latest news, interviews and opinions.
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R.I.P. Donald Krim
Donald B. Krim, who was head of one of the most prestigious independent film distribution companies in the United States, died at his New York home today after a one-year battle with cancer. He was 65. According to his official bio, Krim, as the president of Kino International,�helped introduce some of the world's most revered film directors to�U.S. audiences, among them Wong Kar-Wai (Happy Together, Fallen Angels); Michael Haneke (The Piano Teacher); Amos Gitai (Kippur, Kadosh); Aki Kaurism�ki (The Match Factory Girl, Ariel); Julie Dash (Daughters of the Dust); and Andrei Zvyagintsev (The Return).�
After law school, Krim began his career at United Artists, first becoming head of the 16mm non-theatrical film rental division, then working on the formation of United Artists Classics, the first major studio-owned art house division and the model for today's Fox Searchlight and Sony Pictures Classics. Eventually, UA Classics also began to handle distribution rights to the MGM library and�new foreign films shortly after.�In 1977, Krim purchased the one-year-old company Kino International and immediately started to expand. he made deals to handle the Chaplin films, the Selznick films, and the Korda library before releasing new films beginning in 1979.�Krim started going to the Berlin Film Festival looking for new films and�began acquiring one or two�a�year.
In the last four years, Kino International titles have earned three Academy Award nominations in the Best Foreign Language Film category:�Beaufort (2007), Ajami (2009) and Dogtooth (2010). In December of 2009, Kino International merged with Lorber Films, and formed Kino Lorber Inc. ... Read More »
After law school, Krim began his career at United Artists, first becoming head of the 16mm non-theatrical film rental division, then working on the formation of United Artists Classics, the first major studio-owned art house division and the model for today's Fox Searchlight and Sony Pictures Classics. Eventually, UA Classics also began to handle distribution rights to the MGM library and�new foreign films shortly after.�In 1977, Krim purchased the one-year-old company Kino International and immediately started to expand. he made deals to handle the Chaplin films, the Selznick films, and the Korda library before releasing new films beginning in 1979.�Krim started going to the Berlin Film Festival looking for new films and�began acquiring one or two�a�year.
In the last four years, Kino International titles have earned three Academy Award nominations in the Best Foreign Language Film category:�Beaufort (2007), Ajami (2009) and Dogtooth (2010). In December of 2009, Kino International merged with Lorber Films, and formed Kino Lorber Inc. ... Read More »
Summer Hair Care Dos and Don'ts
Filed under: Hair Care, Hair
If you're used to fighting your hair all summer long, you'll love these do's and don'ts from stylists Mark Garrison and Amy Abramite on how to have your best behaved hair ever this season.Permalink | Comments
If you're used to fighting your hair all summer long, you'll love these do's and don'ts from stylists Mark Garrison and Amy Abramite on how to have your best behaved hair ever this season.Permalink | Comments
Gloria Estefan plays high volume mellow grooves at RIAA office
The smooth sounds of Gloria Estefan may sound tranquil enough piped into your dentist?s office ? but what if she actually showed up at your office? The Queen of Latin Pop commandeered a conference room all day Tuesday at the Recording Industry Association of America?s downtown office to rehearse her band for their performance at a congressional spouses? lunch. And it got loud. ?It?s been a real pleasant distraction,? a dazed staffer told us. ?Though the folks at the other end of our conference calls haven?t quite understood the loud conga drums.?
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Update: Rahm Emanuel is getting his house back; Obama campaign selling birth-certificate t-shirts
The man who rented Rahm Emanuel?s Chicago house is finally leaving when the lease is up at the end of June, reports the Chicago Tribune. Rob Halpin took possession in 2009 and refused to move out when Emanuel returned to the Windy City last fall to run for mayor ? which played into his $800,000 battle to prove residency. The new mayor has spent the past several months in a rented condo.
? Three weeks after settling the whole birth-certificate fuss, the Obama 2012 campaign is hoping to profit from it ? offering ?Made in the USA? T-shirts and mugs emblazoned with an image of the president?s Hawaii long-form. ?If the facts can?t make these ridiculous smears go away,? said deputy campaign manager Julianna Smoot, ?we can at least have a little fun with it.?
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? Three weeks after settling the whole birth-certificate fuss, the Obama 2012 campaign is hoping to profit from it ? offering ?Made in the USA? T-shirts and mugs emblazoned with an image of the president?s Hawaii long-form. ?If the facts can?t make these ridiculous smears go away,? said deputy campaign manager Julianna Smoot, ?we can at least have a little fun with it.?
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India has 9m 3G users. Adds 11.1m GSM users in April
According to the latest report by Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), the Indian GSM subscriber base rose to 580.66 million in April representing a 11m increase on the previous month. This ties in our previous report of India having�500 million subscribers, not 800m as was widely believed before. Airtel which has been adding features [...]
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Connie Smith to Unveil a 'Long Line of Heartaches'
Filed under: Albums, Legends, Country News
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Dolly Parton once famously said, "There are only three female singers in the world; [Barbra] Streisand, [Linda] Ronstadt and Connie Smith. The rest of us are only pretending." That's perhaps one reason new music from longtime Grand Ole Opry member Connie Smith can be celebrated as an "event." Of course, the other reason might just be that the last album Connie released came nearly 13 years ago -- and its predecessor arrived in 1978.
'Long Line of Heartaches,' Connie's 54th album, is set for release on Sugar Hill Records on August 23. The collection promises to be business as usual for the country singer whose most memorable hits include 'Cincinnati, Ohio,' 'Just One Time' and the record-setting 'Once a Day.' That 1964 smash, written by Bill Anderson, spent eight weeks at No. 1, becoming the first debut hit by a female artist to ever top the chart. The new album, she declares, will continue in the traditional vein.
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Dolly Parton once famously said, "There are only three female singers in the world; [Barbra] Streisand, [Linda] Ronstadt and Connie Smith. The rest of us are only pretending." That's perhaps one reason new music from longtime Grand Ole Opry member Connie Smith can be celebrated as an "event." Of course, the other reason might just be that the last album Connie released came nearly 13 years ago -- and its predecessor arrived in 1978.
'Long Line of Heartaches,' Connie's 54th album, is set for release on Sugar Hill Records on August 23. The collection promises to be business as usual for the country singer whose most memorable hits include 'Cincinnati, Ohio,' 'Just One Time' and the record-setting 'Once a Day.' That 1964 smash, written by Bill Anderson, spent eight weeks at No. 1, becoming the first debut hit by a female artist to ever top the chart. The new album, she declares, will continue in the traditional vein.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Foxconn plant in Chengdu China, where iPads are made, suffers explosion
Manufacturing giant Foxconn’s plant in Chengdu, where many iPads are produced, suffered an explosion early Friday morning. The report from M.I.C. Gadget indicates that there are currently more than 10 fire engines and ambulances and an array of police cars on the scene. There is video from eyewitnesses and reports that 6 or 7 people [...]
Kid Rock Will Return as Host of the CMT Music Awards
Filed under: Country News
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Kid Rock is returning as host of the CMT Music Awards!
The Detroit rocker, who made his hosting debut last year, is thrilled to make an encore performance -- for reasons other than reprising his role as emcee. "Hosting the CMT Awards was a wonderful bridge to a great after party," he tells Us Weekly. "I'm looking forward to crossing that bridge again this year."
The 'Born Free' singer is also nominated for a CMT belt buckle trophy for Collaborative Video of the Year for his song, 'Collide,' which features his summer touring partner, Sheryl Crow. But while most of his music leans more towards hip-hop than traditional country music, the 40-year-old says he actually fits right in with the genre.
Jason Merritt, Getty Images
Kid Rock is returning as host of the CMT Music Awards!
The Detroit rocker, who made his hosting debut last year, is thrilled to make an encore performance -- for reasons other than reprising his role as emcee. "Hosting the CMT Awards was a wonderful bridge to a great after party," he tells Us Weekly. "I'm looking forward to crossing that bridge again this year."
The 'Born Free' singer is also nominated for a CMT belt buckle trophy for Collaborative Video of the Year for his song, 'Collide,' which features his summer touring partner, Sheryl Crow. But while most of his music leans more towards hip-hop than traditional country music, the 40-year-old says he actually fits right in with the genre.
Drake Leaks First Song From Take Care
'Dreams Money Can Buy' is reportedly intro track to rapper's forthcoming sophomore album.By Alvin Blanco
Drake
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Young Money's Drake set the hip-hop world afire Friday (May 20) morning when he officially leaked "Dreams Money Can Buy" from his forthcoming sophomore album, Take Care. The song was made available via a post on Drizzy's October's Very Own blog and quickly began making the file-sharing rounds.
Besides an MP3 download link, the post contained this message: "A song that I felt the need to share. Not my single. Just a piece of my story. Hear me out though..." Reportedly, "Dreams Money Can Buy" is Take Care's intro track. Drake's blog post was accompanied by an image with text that reads, "This is a story of dreams mixed with reality."
True to its title, the song is filled with quotables clearly taken from the pages of Drake's charmed rap life. In the first verse he muses on juggling different women and on how his success (Thank Me Later has been certified platinum) hasn't necessarily made his life any less stressful. "And comfortable I sit, in manual Ferrari Italian, some fly sh--/ But it's sitting at the house like I bought it in '96, 'cause honestly I'm too busy to drive stick," he raps.
In the second verse Drake addresses rival MCs and past rumors that he was on the outs with Lil Wayne and the YMCMB crew. "Can't tell ya how much I love when n---as think they got it/ And I love the fact that line made them think about it," Drake slickly spits at the beginning of the verse, followed by, "I am CMB, these n---as make it so hard to be friendly when I know part of it's envy."
Rap conspiracy theorists are going to have a field day speculating on whom Drake is possibly referring to with a "top five" line in the same verse. "I feel like lately it went from top five to remaining five, my favorite rappers either lost it or they ain't alive/ And they trying to bring us down, me Weezy and Stunna, we stayed up, Christmas lights in the middle of summer." One rapper Drake himself claims he is not referring to is Jay-Z. "Hov diss? Hov of all people has not lost it ... that's god body flow," Drake tweeted.
Drake's longtime collaborator Noah "40" Shebib produced the song's hauntingly ambient track, which features a prominent sample of British singer/songwriter Jai Paul's "BTSTU." A vocal swipe of "Don't f--- with me, don't f--- with me" from Paul's song is used as the hook for Drake's record.
The "Best I Ever Had" rapper had fallen back on recording after dropping his debut, Thank Me Later. But with talk of collaborating with the Weeknd, guesting on DJ Khaled's "I'm on One" with Lil Wayne and Rick Ross — essentially a Drake record — and now "Dreams Money Can Buy," the Toronto rapper's brief sabbatical is officially over.
What do you think of Drake's newest track? We want to hear from you in the comments!
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Drake
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Young Money's Drake set the hip-hop world afire Friday (May 20) morning when he officially leaked "Dreams Money Can Buy" from his forthcoming sophomore album, Take Care. The song was made available via a post on Drizzy's October's Very Own blog and quickly began making the file-sharing rounds.
Besides an MP3 download link, the post contained this message: "A song that I felt the need to share. Not my single. Just a piece of my story. Hear me out though..." Reportedly, "Dreams Money Can Buy" is Take Care's intro track. Drake's blog post was accompanied by an image with text that reads, "This is a story of dreams mixed with reality."
True to its title, the song is filled with quotables clearly taken from the pages of Drake's charmed rap life. In the first verse he muses on juggling different women and on how his success (Thank Me Later has been certified platinum) hasn't necessarily made his life any less stressful. "And comfortable I sit, in manual Ferrari Italian, some fly sh--/ But it's sitting at the house like I bought it in '96, 'cause honestly I'm too busy to drive stick," he raps.
In the second verse Drake addresses rival MCs and past rumors that he was on the outs with Lil Wayne and the YMCMB crew. "Can't tell ya how much I love when n---as think they got it/ And I love the fact that line made them think about it," Drake slickly spits at the beginning of the verse, followed by, "I am CMB, these n---as make it so hard to be friendly when I know part of it's envy."
Rap conspiracy theorists are going to have a field day speculating on whom Drake is possibly referring to with a "top five" line in the same verse. "I feel like lately it went from top five to remaining five, my favorite rappers either lost it or they ain't alive/ And they trying to bring us down, me Weezy and Stunna, we stayed up, Christmas lights in the middle of summer." One rapper Drake himself claims he is not referring to is Jay-Z. "Hov diss? Hov of all people has not lost it ... that's god body flow," Drake tweeted.
Drake's longtime collaborator Noah "40" Shebib produced the song's hauntingly ambient track, which features a prominent sample of British singer/songwriter Jai Paul's "BTSTU." A vocal swipe of "Don't f--- with me, don't f--- with me" from Paul's song is used as the hook for Drake's record.
The "Best I Ever Had" rapper had fallen back on recording after dropping his debut, Thank Me Later. But with talk of collaborating with the Weeknd, guesting on DJ Khaled's "I'm on One" with Lil Wayne and Rick Ross — essentially a Drake record — and now "Dreams Money Can Buy," the Toronto rapper's brief sabbatical is officially over.
What do you think of Drake's newest track? We want to hear from you in the comments!
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Bono and Edge Discuss Saving 'Spider-Man' on 'GMA' (VIDEO)
Filed under: TV ReplayThis morning on 'Good Morning America' (weekdays, 7AM on ABC), Bono and the Edge were presented with a New York Times review of 'Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark' that said "it may rank amongst the worst musicals ever made." Considering Bono and the Edge wrote the music for the show, that had to sting a little. But surprisingly, Bono said he and his U2 bandmate don't necessarily disagree.
Julie Taymor, who directed the Broadway adaptation of 'The Lion King,' left the project and it has been rewritten and re-launched in previews. "Julie would not accept this, but she got very close to it," said Bono. "So close perhaps that she couldn't see it. And we were going at it and coming back, and we could see very clearly what we thought were the problems."
Bono said the characters and plot are better drawn in the new version, and they've fixed a lot of "obvious stuff." The most obvious hopefully would be the rigs that lift the actors and other safety hazards that have plagued the show and made it an easy punch line. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Julie Taymor, who directed the Broadway adaptation of 'The Lion King,' left the project and it has been rewritten and re-launched in previews. "Julie would not accept this, but she got very close to it," said Bono. "So close perhaps that she couldn't see it. And we were going at it and coming back, and we could see very clearly what we thought were the problems."
Bono said the characters and plot are better drawn in the new version, and they've fixed a lot of "obvious stuff." The most obvious hopefully would be the rigs that lift the actors and other safety hazards that have plagued the show and made it an easy punch line. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Cali Swag District's M-Bone Remembered By New Boyz
Legacy and Ben J send prayers to Mante 'M-Bone' Talbert's family.By Rob Markman
New Boyz' Legacy and Ben J
Photo: MTV News
As hip-hop continues to mourn the death of Cali Swag District member Mante "M-Bone" Talbert, MTV News asked Legacy and Ben J of New Boyz to reflect on M-Bone's life.
"What we feel can't compare to what the homeys Cali Swag District feel," Ben J said. "We knew him, we hung out with him, had a couple of times, and it was great times. Just the fact that I knew him, it kinda hurt me when I heard about that. I dropped a couple of tears, man.
"It wasn't his time, real talk. He had a lot of success to go."
New Boyz, like Cali Swag District, got recognition as part of the hip-hop dance scene that emerged out of California. The Boyz gained notoriety with their 2009 platinum dance single "You're a Jerk," and Cali Swag with their 2010 hit "Teach Me How to Dougie." The two groups would cross paths at radio stations and show venues during their respective promotional runs, and New Boyz even went on to appear in CSD's "Dougie" video.
"I think it's real messed up that somebody gotta hate on another person," Legacy said. "I don't really know the situation, but it never has to escalate to that. And dude was real talented. He was making money, having a good time, living his dream.
"My prayers go out to Cali Swag, M-Bone's family, everybody. Rest in peace, M-Bone."
On Sunday, Bone was gunned down in a drive-by shooting on La Brea Avenue in Inglewood, California. Police are still investigating the murder and are asking anyone with information to call its homicide division at (310) 412-5246 or its 24-hour anonymous hotline at (888) 41 CRIME or (888) 412-7463.
Stay tuned to MTV News for further details as this story develops.
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Photo: MTV News
As hip-hop continues to mourn the death of Cali Swag District member Mante "M-Bone" Talbert, MTV News asked Legacy and Ben J of New Boyz to reflect on M-Bone's life.
"What we feel can't compare to what the homeys Cali Swag District feel," Ben J said. "We knew him, we hung out with him, had a couple of times, and it was great times. Just the fact that I knew him, it kinda hurt me when I heard about that. I dropped a couple of tears, man.
"It wasn't his time, real talk. He had a lot of success to go."
New Boyz, like Cali Swag District, got recognition as part of the hip-hop dance scene that emerged out of California. The Boyz gained notoriety with their 2009 platinum dance single "You're a Jerk," and Cali Swag with their 2010 hit "Teach Me How to Dougie." The two groups would cross paths at radio stations and show venues during their respective promotional runs, and New Boyz even went on to appear in CSD's "Dougie" video.
"I think it's real messed up that somebody gotta hate on another person," Legacy said. "I don't really know the situation, but it never has to escalate to that. And dude was real talented. He was making money, having a good time, living his dream.
"My prayers go out to Cali Swag, M-Bone's family, everybody. Rest in peace, M-Bone."
On Sunday, Bone was gunned down in a drive-by shooting on La Brea Avenue in Inglewood, California. Police are still investigating the murder and are asking anyone with information to call its homicide division at (310) 412-5246 or its 24-hour anonymous hotline at (888) 41 CRIME or (888) 412-7463.
Stay tuned to MTV News for further details as this story develops.
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Schwarzenegger?s love child: How did he keep the secret so long?
How did it stay a secret so long?
For at least 10 years, throughout a spectacular and closely-scrutinized political career, Arnold Schwarzenegger managed to hide the existance of a love child with a member of his own household staff.
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For at least 10 years, throughout a spectacular and closely-scrutinized political career, Arnold Schwarzenegger managed to hide the existance of a love child with a member of his own household staff.
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Obama and Boehner?s golf game ? we?re still waiting for it
It?s been more than four months since one of Congress?s best golfers was elected speaker of the House. But John Boehner has yet to hit the links with the Duffer-in-Chief.
Early on, Boehner suggested he?d be glad to play a few rounds with President Obama ? whenever he was asked about it, anyway, by golf-fixated journalists. ?Of course? he?d play POTUS, he told Fox?s Chris Wallace in January, though ?I?m sure I?ll have to give him strokes.? White House officials made similar agreeable-sounding noises at the time.
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Early on, Boehner suggested he?d be glad to play a few rounds with President Obama ? whenever he was asked about it, anyway, by golf-fixated journalists. ?Of course? he?d play POTUS, he told Fox?s Chris Wallace in January, though ?I?m sure I?ll have to give him strokes.? White House officials made similar agreeable-sounding noises at the time.
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Thursday, May 19, 2011
Mel Gibson: Dining with Royalty
Fresh off of his big promotional appearance at Cannes, Mel Gibson made his way to spend time with royalty in Monaco on Thursday (May 19).
The recently scandal-plagued actor was photographed as he hopped aboard a port-set vessel to dine on a surely exquisite lunch with the Prince Albert II.
Having spent time in Cannes for the premiere of his upcoming film "The Beaver," Mel recently chatted about returning to his career after a lengthy break.
He told, "I got to a place where I thought, you know, I don't even know if I want to do this, and walked away for awhile. I think I just walked away for about eight years. Cause you can keep grinding on the same bicycle and the chain starts to wear out."
Adding that the break was helpful in terms of rejuvenation, Gibson said, "So when you come back to it, it's kind of, it's interesting again. Not only because you've been absent from it for awhile, but because a lot of the factors around, including yourself have gone through some change."
The recently scandal-plagued actor was photographed as he hopped aboard a port-set vessel to dine on a surely exquisite lunch with the Prince Albert II.
Having spent time in Cannes for the premiere of his upcoming film "The Beaver," Mel recently chatted about returning to his career after a lengthy break.
He told, "I got to a place where I thought, you know, I don't even know if I want to do this, and walked away for awhile. I think I just walked away for about eight years. Cause you can keep grinding on the same bicycle and the chain starts to wear out."
Adding that the break was helpful in terms of rejuvenation, Gibson said, "So when you come back to it, it's kind of, it's interesting again. Not only because you've been absent from it for awhile, but because a lot of the factors around, including yourself have gone through some change."
Wood Paneling Clothing: Great for Hiding in Basements
Filed under: Fashion, Designers & Brands
There's a time and place for wood paneling.Permalink | Comments
There's a time and place for wood paneling.Permalink | Comments
The Dell Venue Pro continues to disappoint
Consumer backlash over issues with Dell’s Venue Pro Windows Phone 7 handset continues to mount. Today marks yet another slipped date for a possible firmware update to assuage issues with the phones, and owners are steamed. The handsets were originally delayed, and�lengthily�so, and have since dealt with bricking and a grip of other issues that [...]
Kid Rock Will Return as Host of the CMT Music Awards
Filed under: Country News
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Kid Rock is returning as host of the CMT Music Awards!
The Detroit rocker, who made his hosting debut last year, is thrilled to make an encore performance -- for reasons other than reprising his role as emcee. "Hosting the CMT Awards was a wonderful bridge to a great after party," he tells Us Weekly. "I'm looking forward to crossing that bridge again this year."
The 'Born Free' singer is also nominated for a CMT belt buckle trophy for Collaborative Video of the Year for his song, 'Collide,' which features his summer touring partner, Sheryl Crow. But while most of his music leans more towards hip-hop than traditional country music, the 40-year-old says he actually fits right in with the genre.
Jason Merritt, Getty Images
Kid Rock is returning as host of the CMT Music Awards!
The Detroit rocker, who made his hosting debut last year, is thrilled to make an encore performance -- for reasons other than reprising his role as emcee. "Hosting the CMT Awards was a wonderful bridge to a great after party," he tells Us Weekly. "I'm looking forward to crossing that bridge again this year."
The 'Born Free' singer is also nominated for a CMT belt buckle trophy for Collaborative Video of the Year for his song, 'Collide,' which features his summer touring partner, Sheryl Crow. But while most of his music leans more towards hip-hop than traditional country music, the 40-year-old says he actually fits right in with the genre.
'Hunger Games' Star Jennifer Lawrence's First Photo As Katniss Revealed
Actress tells Entertainment Weekly she would 'regret it every day' if she had turned down high-profile role.By Kara Warner
Jennifer Lawrence on the cover of <i>Entertainment Weekly</i>
Photo: Entertainment Weekly
The excitement surrounding the big-screen adaptation of Suzanne Collins' beloved best-seller "The Hunger Games" has hit a new high with the release of the first official photo of Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen on the cover of this week's Entertainment Weekly.
In the photo, Lawrence is shown staring directly at the camera, with her long, now-dark hair in a braid, bow and arrow in hand, quiver over her shoulder, and mockingjay pin secured on her jacket. It also appears that Lawrence-as-Katniss is standing in the middle of a bright green forest.
The photo is accompanied by an interview with Lawrence, who described her first encounter with "Hunger Games" director Gary Ross during the height of Oscar season.
"He was asking me what the experience was like," she recalled, "and I just kind of opened up and said, 'I feel like a rag doll. I have hair and makeup people coming to my house every day and putting me in new, uncomfortable, weird dresses and expensive shoes, and I just shut down and raise my arms up for them to get the dress on, and pout my lips when they need to put the lipstick on.' And we both started laughing because that's exactly what it's like for Katniss in the Capitol. She was a girl who's all of a sudden being introduced to fame. I know what that feels like to have all this flurry around you and feel like, 'Oh, no, I don't belong here.' "
The 20-year-old Oscar nominee went on to say that when she was offered the role, she had mixed emotions about taking on such a high-profile character, but in the end, her passion for the project pushed her forward.
"I love this story," she said, "and if I had said no, I would regret it every day."
Check out everything we've got on "The Hunger Games."
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Jennifer Lawrence on the cover of <i>Entertainment Weekly</i>
Photo: Entertainment Weekly
The excitement surrounding the big-screen adaptation of Suzanne Collins' beloved best-seller "The Hunger Games" has hit a new high with the release of the first official photo of Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen on the cover of this week's Entertainment Weekly.
In the photo, Lawrence is shown staring directly at the camera, with her long, now-dark hair in a braid, bow and arrow in hand, quiver over her shoulder, and mockingjay pin secured on her jacket. It also appears that Lawrence-as-Katniss is standing in the middle of a bright green forest.
The photo is accompanied by an interview with Lawrence, who described her first encounter with "Hunger Games" director Gary Ross during the height of Oscar season.
"He was asking me what the experience was like," she recalled, "and I just kind of opened up and said, 'I feel like a rag doll. I have hair and makeup people coming to my house every day and putting me in new, uncomfortable, weird dresses and expensive shoes, and I just shut down and raise my arms up for them to get the dress on, and pout my lips when they need to put the lipstick on.' And we both started laughing because that's exactly what it's like for Katniss in the Capitol. She was a girl who's all of a sudden being introduced to fame. I know what that feels like to have all this flurry around you and feel like, 'Oh, no, I don't belong here.' "
The 20-year-old Oscar nominee went on to say that when she was offered the role, she had mixed emotions about taking on such a high-profile character, but in the end, her passion for the project pushed her forward.
"I love this story," she said, "and if I had said no, I would regret it every day."
Check out everything we've got on "The Hunger Games."
For young Hollywood news, fashion and "Twilight" updates around the clock, visit HollywoodCrush.MTV.com.
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'American Idol:' Wanna Know What Haley Reinhart's Singing Tonight?
Filed under: American IdolWe already know the judges' picks for the Top 3 but in case you missed it, Scotty McCreery is saddled with Kenny Rogers' "She Believes in Me," Lauren Alaina gets the predictable "I Hope You Dance" by Lee Ann Womack and Haley Reinhart has her work cut out for her with Alanis Morissette's family-friendly, "You Ought to Know."
But now, thanks to Haley's parents and 'Idol' scoopage queen, MJ of MJs Big Blog, we know what else we'll be hear hearing from the underdog turned Top 3 finalist tonight. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
But now, thanks to Haley's parents and 'Idol' scoopage queen, MJ of MJs Big Blog, we know what else we'll be hear hearing from the underdog turned Top 3 finalist tonight. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Gloria Estefan plays high volume mellow grooves at RIAA office
The smooth sounds of Gloria Estefan may sound tranquil enough piped into your dentist?s office ? but what if she actually showed up at your office? The Queen of Latin Pop commandeered a conference room all day Tuesday at the Recording Industry Association of America?s downtown office to rehearse her band for their performance at a congressional spouses? lunch. And it got loud. ?It?s been a real pleasant distraction,? a dazed staffer told us. ?Though the folks at the other end of our conference calls haven?t quite understood the loud conga drums.?
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Upfronts Update: The Best and Worst Things About the New Fall Season
Filed under: Reality-Free, TV News, Stay TunedWe're in the midst of Upfront Week, which is when the networks present their fall schedules to advertisers and to the world.
Four of the five broadcast networks have already presented their 2011-12 rosters, and via clips and show descriptions, it's possible to discern that which is good or at least interesting ('Lost' is back! Sort of! Not really!) and that which is disheartening or downright bad (My God, ABC, what have you done!?), all of which I present below.
The Top 6 Good Things about the Next Season of Television
Get ready for some interesting scheduling moves.
CBS, the most conservative network, has decided to move two of its flagship programs: 'CSI' is migrating to Wednesdays and 'The Good Wife' will air on Sundays next season. 'The Good Wife' is such a gem that I hope this scheduling move doesn't hurt the show. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Four of the five broadcast networks have already presented their 2011-12 rosters, and via clips and show descriptions, it's possible to discern that which is good or at least interesting ('Lost' is back! Sort of! Not really!) and that which is disheartening or downright bad (My God, ABC, what have you done!?), all of which I present below.
The Top 6 Good Things about the Next Season of Television
Get ready for some interesting scheduling moves.
CBS, the most conservative network, has decided to move two of its flagship programs: 'CSI' is migrating to Wednesdays and 'The Good Wife' will air on Sundays next season. 'The Good Wife' is such a gem that I hope this scheduling move doesn't hurt the show. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
What's On Tonight: 'Criminal Minds,' 'America's Next Top Model,' 'Cougar Town' & More
Filed under: TV PreviewsHere's tonight's lineup of new shows and events (all times Eastern). Check your local TV listings for additional information.
* = Series/Season Premiere
** = Series/Season Finale
# = New Day/Time
7:00 to 8:00
Cartoon Network: 'Hole in the Wall' -- 7:30 start
ESPN: 'Wednesday Night Baseball' -- The Rockies and the Phillies
8:00 to 9:00
ABC: 'The Middle'
FOX: 'American Idol' -- (90 minutes)
NBC: 'Minute to Win It'
DIY: 'Money Hunters' -- 8:30 start
G4: 'Web Soup'
TNT: 'NBA Playoffs' -- Game 2 of the Eastern Conference championship between the Heat and the Bulls
The rest of the schedule after the jump. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
* = Series/Season Premiere
** = Series/Season Finale
# = New Day/Time
7:00 to 8:00
Cartoon Network: 'Hole in the Wall' -- 7:30 start
ESPN: 'Wednesday Night Baseball' -- The Rockies and the Phillies
8:00 to 9:00
ABC: 'The Middle'
FOX: 'American Idol' -- (90 minutes)
NBC: 'Minute to Win It'
DIY: 'Money Hunters' -- 8:30 start
G4: 'Web Soup'
TNT: 'NBA Playoffs' -- Game 2 of the Eastern Conference championship between the Heat and the Bulls
The rest of the schedule after the jump. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Cannes: Politics Hit Festival As Obama, Sarkozy Are Dissed In Official Films
Cannes has never been a place to shy away from politics. It's not enough that official competition entry Melancholia's �director Lars Von Trier stirred things�up Wednesday�by singling out Hitler and Nazis for his admiration forcing the Festival to ask for an apology,�the last couple of days have also seen�Presidential politics�creep into the fest lineup in a very prominent way with eyebrow-raising�equal opportunity disses thrown at President Obama and French President Nicolas Sarkozy in two very different films screening�in the official selection.
Before the Festival began on May 11 we reported rampant rumors that Sarkozy might be attending�the Cannes kickoff�since his wife, Carla Bruni� was appearing in the�opening night�film selection, Midnight In Paris. As it turned out neither showed on the red carpet but Wednesday Sarkozy finally made his debut in Cannes -- sort of. The night's main event, an out of competition premiere showing of The Conquest launched the nationwide start of what can only be described as a french Primary Colors (a veiled story of Bill Clinton). Unlike that movie this one about the rise to power of French President Nicolas Sarkozy� was not even thinly disguised, using real names and actors who look exactly like the real-life players.� Sarkozy cannot be very happy with this portrait which paints him as a master manipulator who was ... Read More »
Before the Festival began on May 11 we reported rampant rumors that Sarkozy might be attending�the Cannes kickoff�since his wife, Carla Bruni� was appearing in the�opening night�film selection, Midnight In Paris. As it turned out neither showed on the red carpet but Wednesday Sarkozy finally made his debut in Cannes -- sort of. The night's main event, an out of competition premiere showing of The Conquest launched the nationwide start of what can only be described as a french Primary Colors (a veiled story of Bill Clinton). Unlike that movie this one about the rise to power of French President Nicolas Sarkozy� was not even thinly disguised, using real names and actors who look exactly like the real-life players.� Sarkozy cannot be very happy with this portrait which paints him as a master manipulator who was ... Read More »
Carla Bruni is pregnant, father in law says
Expecting: Carla Bruni and French president Nicolas Sarkozy. After growing speculation that the first lady is expecting, Sarkozy?s father, Pal, told Germany?s Der Bild Tuesday that it?s true. ?Neither wants to know the gender beforehand, but I?m certain it will be a girl, and beautiful like Carla,? he told the newspaper.
All the signs ? according to the French press ? point to a presidential baby on the way. Instead of her signature form-fitting clothing, Bruni has been wearing loose tops and shawls. And she skipped the red-carpet premiere of Woody Allen?s movie in Cannes for ?private and professional reasons? although she has a small role in the film.
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All the signs ? according to the French press ? point to a presidential baby on the way. Instead of her signature form-fitting clothing, Bruni has been wearing loose tops and shawls. And she skipped the red-carpet premiere of Woody Allen?s movie in Cannes for ?private and professional reasons? although she has a small role in the film.
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6 Reasons I Didn't Like the 'How I Met Your Mother' Season 6 Finale (and 3 Reasons I Did)
Last night marked the end of How I Met Your Mother season 6, a season that has taken us through fun and touching highs (Marshall's storyline with his father, and Robin Sparkles three, y'all!) and painful lows (pretty much anything to do with Zoey). Unfortunately, "Challenge Accepted" ended the chapter on a mostly low note. Here's why:1. The return of Zoey. If I had just one word, it would be this: REALLY? Sure, Ted's almost reconciliation with her laid the groundwork for Barney and Robin to project and finally lay out their own residual feelings for each other, but did we actually have to see Zoey again for that to happen? And did Ted have to close out the season like a total goon for that to happen? No. The answer to both is no. And instead of giving me the ol' Barney and Robin warm and fuzzies, all that plotline did was remind me what a stinker this entire Zoey story has been. If "new is always better," then why did they (the gang, and the show) drag out that completely unlikable character fooor sooo looong? Oh, and speaking of dragging, how about that ...
Death Cab For Cutie's Codes And Keys: Alone Together
New album sees frontman Ben Gibbard getting happy while feeling more alone than ever, in Bigger Than the Sound.By James Montgomery
Death Cab For Cutie's <i>Codes and Keys</i>
Photo: Atlantic Records
"Some boys don't know how to love," Ben Gibbard sings on Death Cab for Cutie's new Codes and Keys album, perhaps unaware of the fact that he's just summed up the band's entire career in the process.
Of course, the object of that love — self, location, family, girls — has never really been as important as the sentiment itself. Death Cab truly are at their best when they're at their lowest, their most lost, be it on songs like "Styrofoam Plates" and "405" or albums like Transatlanticism and Narrow Stairs. They are, for all intents and purposes, a band that seems incapable of solving the eternal quandaries of the heart.
So what, then, will fans make of Keys, an album written after Gibbard did just that, marrying actress Zooey Deschanel and getting sober in the process (as he recently revealed to Spin magazine)? In keeping with that newfound clarity, he describes the disc as "more balanced than ever," displaying "a more even emotional palette" than the morose Stairs. And when those quotes are taken in context with the winging, wide-eyed guitars of first single "You Are a Tourist," perhaps the alarms begin to go off: Is it possible Gibbard has left his sad-sack past behind him? Has he finally figured out how to love?
Well, yes and no. Because while Codes and Keys (which hits stores May 31) certainly beams with rays of positivity, those rays are often obscured by the same dark clouds that have always dotted Death Cab's horizons. "Tourist" is a perfect example of this. Sure, it brims with sonic sunshine, but lyrically, there's a darkness to it, an urge to free oneself from the constraints of emotion and geography. "Unobstructed Views" pulls the same trick, only in reverse, starting off with a somber, piano-driven introduction before slowly blossoming into a full-blown paean to affection, with Gibbard repeating the mantra "Just our love/ Just our love."
In fact, with matters of the heart seemingly squared away, Gibbard turns his attention to the world at large, and, in the process, discovers that he's probably more lost than ever. Codes and Keys is a record about longing to feel connected in increasingly disconnected times, to find meaning in the possessions we surround ourselves with, to receive comfort in home, even if — as I wrote last week when the band unveiled some of the record live in Seattle — no one's quite sure where home is these days.
And it's in the moments where that longing becomes so sharp that it breaks the surface of the skin — songs like album opener "Home Is a Fire," the roiling "Doors Unlocked and Open," "Portable Television" and the chilly "St. Peter's Cathedral" — that Codes and Keys really hits its stride. Gibbard fills them with mentions of unblinking pane glass, unrelenting freeway traffic, unfeeling concrete and unmoving monuments to our faith. His bandmates match him every step of the way, particularly the rhythm section of Nick Harmer and Jason McGerr, who provide a propulsive slipstream on which Gibbard's words zip endlessly toward the skyline. And as both a player and a producer, Chris Walla fills the album with plenty of atmospheric touches — echoed harmonies, wiry, barely there guitar jags, hissing room tones, pulsing, burbling synthesizers — ensuring that we all get the message Keys is trying to convey: that no matter how safe, secure, ensconced or attached we all may feel, we are still all alone, and we will probably die that way.
In short, Codes and Keys is an ode to alienation, and no matter how hard Gibbard tries to push against that fact (like on saccharine album-closer "Stay Young Go Dancing," when he keens, "And oh, how I feel alive/ Though winter's advancing/ We'll stay young, go dancing"), he can't seem to change the inevitable outcome. And that conflict between the head and the heart is the key to the album's success. It is very much a temporal thing, an album made for no other time than right now. Because falling in love is a centuries-old concept at this point; falling apart while remaining eternally connected, now that's a new problem.
Death Cab For Cutie's <i>Codes and Keys</i>
Photo: Atlantic Records
"Some boys don't know how to love," Ben Gibbard sings on Death Cab for Cutie's new Codes and Keys album, perhaps unaware of the fact that he's just summed up the band's entire career in the process.
Of course, the object of that love — self, location, family, girls — has never really been as important as the sentiment itself. Death Cab truly are at their best when they're at their lowest, their most lost, be it on songs like "Styrofoam Plates" and "405" or albums like Transatlanticism and Narrow Stairs. They are, for all intents and purposes, a band that seems incapable of solving the eternal quandaries of the heart.
So what, then, will fans make of Keys, an album written after Gibbard did just that, marrying actress Zooey Deschanel and getting sober in the process (as he recently revealed to Spin magazine)? In keeping with that newfound clarity, he describes the disc as "more balanced than ever," displaying "a more even emotional palette" than the morose Stairs. And when those quotes are taken in context with the winging, wide-eyed guitars of first single "You Are a Tourist," perhaps the alarms begin to go off: Is it possible Gibbard has left his sad-sack past behind him? Has he finally figured out how to love?
Well, yes and no. Because while Codes and Keys (which hits stores May 31) certainly beams with rays of positivity, those rays are often obscured by the same dark clouds that have always dotted Death Cab's horizons. "Tourist" is a perfect example of this. Sure, it brims with sonic sunshine, but lyrically, there's a darkness to it, an urge to free oneself from the constraints of emotion and geography. "Unobstructed Views" pulls the same trick, only in reverse, starting off with a somber, piano-driven introduction before slowly blossoming into a full-blown paean to affection, with Gibbard repeating the mantra "Just our love/ Just our love."
In fact, with matters of the heart seemingly squared away, Gibbard turns his attention to the world at large, and, in the process, discovers that he's probably more lost than ever. Codes and Keys is a record about longing to feel connected in increasingly disconnected times, to find meaning in the possessions we surround ourselves with, to receive comfort in home, even if — as I wrote last week when the band unveiled some of the record live in Seattle — no one's quite sure where home is these days.
And it's in the moments where that longing becomes so sharp that it breaks the surface of the skin — songs like album opener "Home Is a Fire," the roiling "Doors Unlocked and Open," "Portable Television" and the chilly "St. Peter's Cathedral" — that Codes and Keys really hits its stride. Gibbard fills them with mentions of unblinking pane glass, unrelenting freeway traffic, unfeeling concrete and unmoving monuments to our faith. His bandmates match him every step of the way, particularly the rhythm section of Nick Harmer and Jason McGerr, who provide a propulsive slipstream on which Gibbard's words zip endlessly toward the skyline. And as both a player and a producer, Chris Walla fills the album with plenty of atmospheric touches — echoed harmonies, wiry, barely there guitar jags, hissing room tones, pulsing, burbling synthesizers — ensuring that we all get the message Keys is trying to convey: that no matter how safe, secure, ensconced or attached we all may feel, we are still all alone, and we will probably die that way.
In short, Codes and Keys is an ode to alienation, and no matter how hard Gibbard tries to push against that fact (like on saccharine album-closer "Stay Young Go Dancing," when he keens, "And oh, how I feel alive/ Though winter's advancing/ We'll stay young, go dancing"), he can't seem to change the inevitable outcome. And that conflict between the head and the heart is the key to the album's success. It is very much a temporal thing, an album made for no other time than right now. Because falling in love is a centuries-old concept at this point; falling apart while remaining eternally connected, now that's a new problem.
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Alicia Keys: I Didn't Break Up Swizz Beatz's Marriage
Trying to put an end to any home-wrecking rumors, Alicia Keys has spoken out - insisting that she and Swizz Beatz did not begin dating until after he split from his former wife.
The 30-year-old's husband announced his separation from now ex R&B artist wife Mashonda Tifrere in April 2008, although their divorce was not finalized until 2010.
Two months later, the rapper married already-pregnant Alicia, however, the singer told the June issue of "Essense" there was no cheating involved, revealing, "We didn't start seeing each other until months after they had separated."
Keys went on to say that she "was aware of all the false things that were being said about me," adding, "It definitely hurt."
The 30-year-old's husband announced his separation from now ex R&B artist wife Mashonda Tifrere in April 2008, although their divorce was not finalized until 2010.
Two months later, the rapper married already-pregnant Alicia, however, the singer told the June issue of "Essense" there was no cheating involved, revealing, "We didn't start seeing each other until months after they had separated."
Keys went on to say that she "was aware of all the false things that were being said about me," adding, "It definitely hurt."
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Anchor Bay Films Acquires 'Redline'
BEVERLY HILLS, CA -- Anchor Bay Films announced today the acquisition of Katsuhito Ishii?s REDLINE with all rights in North America, the U.K. as well as Australia and New Zealand. The film will be released under Anchor Bay?s Manga brand this fall. Written by Katsuhito Ishii (director of The Taste of Tea, Funky Forest, Shark Skin Man & Peach Hip Girl and the anime segment of Kill Bill Vol. 1) and directed by the up-and-coming Takeshi Koike, who participated in the ?World Record? segment of Animatrix (2003), REDLINE was seven years in the making and proudly demonstrates the new possibilities of 2D animation, amidst the current prominence of 3D animation. Bill Clark, President of Anchor Bay Entertainment, made the announcement.
Additionally, REDLINE has received rave reviews even from those admittedly not anime fans. From its premiere at Fantastic Fest, Harry Knowles said ?REDLINE should not be missed, everyone came out smiling and happy. FANTASTIC!? He called it the ??coolest Speed Racer ever?and that counts the Wachowski film.? AnimeNewsNetwork.com called it ?? the most insanely exciting, visually exhilarating anime film you've seen in decades. Incredible fun!?
REDLINE is a racing film created by studio Madhouse (Paprika, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Summer Wars). REDLINE is about the biggest and most deadly racing tournament in the universe. Only held once every five years, everyone wants to stake their claim to fame, including JP, a reckless dare-devil driver oblivious to speed limits ... Read More »
Additionally, REDLINE has received rave reviews even from those admittedly not anime fans. From its premiere at Fantastic Fest, Harry Knowles said ?REDLINE should not be missed, everyone came out smiling and happy. FANTASTIC!? He called it the ??coolest Speed Racer ever?and that counts the Wachowski film.? AnimeNewsNetwork.com called it ?? the most insanely exciting, visually exhilarating anime film you've seen in decades. Incredible fun!?
REDLINE is a racing film created by studio Madhouse (Paprika, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, Summer Wars). REDLINE is about the biggest and most deadly racing tournament in the universe. Only held once every five years, everyone wants to stake their claim to fame, including JP, a reckless dare-devil driver oblivious to speed limits ... Read More »
'Glee's' Chord Overstreet Debuts Dark Hair (Photos)
Filed under: Hair, News, Hair Color, Celebrity Hair
"Glee" star Chord Overstreet stepped out at the 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango concert Saturday night in Los Angeles with a noticeably darker and shorter hairstyle.Permalink | Comments
"Glee" star Chord Overstreet stepped out at the 102.7 KIIS FM Wango Tango concert Saturday night in Los Angeles with a noticeably darker and shorter hairstyle.Permalink | Comments
John Ensign and Doug Hampton: With friends like these. . .
The old advice about D.C. ? ?if you want a friend in Washington, get a dog? ? is sounding better than ever since last week?s release of the Ensign report, which details the unusually close friendship between Sen. John Ensign and his BFF/administrative assistant Doug Hampton for nearly 20 years until Ensign?s ruinous affair with Cindy Hampton.
How close? According to the riveting 75-page narrative submitted to the Senate ethics panel, they were sooo close that:
. . . their families vacationed together every summer at the Ensigns? California lake house.
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How close? According to the riveting 75-page narrative submitted to the Senate ethics panel, they were sooo close that:
. . . their families vacationed together every summer at the Ensigns? California lake house.
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'Nurse Jackie' Season 3, Episode 8 Recap
Filed under: Reality-Free, Recaps['Nurse Jackie' - 'The Astonishing']
A day without Valium? Jackie wasn't totally out; she had one snort to start the day, but as the hours passed, our Jackie was losing it.
Would she make it to Gracie's pageant to see her portray Christina the astonishing, a Belgian saint of insanity, or was getting a hug from Bill more important?
It's hard to know exactly what Bill wanted from Jackie by asking her to come to his place for a score.
Since Jackie has a history of bartering sex for drugs, her showing up at the building suggested that she was ready to give it up for a fix or two. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
A day without Valium? Jackie wasn't totally out; she had one snort to start the day, but as the hours passed, our Jackie was losing it.
Would she make it to Gracie's pageant to see her portray Christina the astonishing, a Belgian saint of insanity, or was getting a hug from Bill more important?
It's hard to know exactly what Bill wanted from Jackie by asking her to come to his place for a score.
Since Jackie has a history of bartering sex for drugs, her showing up at the building suggested that she was ready to give it up for a fix or two. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Arnold Schwarzenegger Fathered Baby with Staff Member
Spending some quality time with one another, Arnold Scwarzenegger and daughter Christina stopped for a cool drink at a Santa Monica Starbucks earlier today (May 16).
The father-daughter duo took a leisurely stroll together before sharing a warm embrace and parting ways, leaving the former governor to hop on his bicycle for a ride home.
It's been a family-filled couple of days amidst looming infidelity revelations for Arnold, as the "Terminator" star has admitted that he fathered a child out of wedlock .
Making matters worse, Schwarzenegger told that the child was born over a decade ago and the mother is a longtime member of household staff.
He told, ?I understand and deserve the feelings of anger and disappointment among my friends and family. There are no excuses and I take full responsibility for the hurt I have caused. I have apologized to Maria, my children and my family. I am truly sorry.?
Arnold added, ?I ask that the media respect my wife and children through this extremely difficult time. While I deserve your attention and criticism, my family does not. ?
The father-daughter duo took a leisurely stroll together before sharing a warm embrace and parting ways, leaving the former governor to hop on his bicycle for a ride home.
It's been a family-filled couple of days amidst looming infidelity revelations for Arnold, as the "Terminator" star has admitted that he fathered a child out of wedlock .
Making matters worse, Schwarzenegger told that the child was born over a decade ago and the mother is a longtime member of household staff.
He told, ?I understand and deserve the feelings of anger and disappointment among my friends and family. There are no excuses and I take full responsibility for the hurt I have caused. I have apologized to Maria, my children and my family. I am truly sorry.?
Arnold added, ?I ask that the media respect my wife and children through this extremely difficult time. While I deserve your attention and criticism, my family does not. ?
'Survivor: Redemption Island' Finale: And the Winner is ...
The finale of Survivor: Redemption Island is unlike any other in Survivor history, because going into it, any one of eight castaways could win the million dollars. With four people still in the game and four on Redemption Island, it all comes down to who wins the final challenges.
Jane Pratt's New Web-azine, xoJane, Launched Today
Filed under: Fashion, News
We can't decide which part of us is most excited about the launch of Jane Pratt's new web-azine, xoJane.com.Permalink | Comments
We can't decide which part of us is most excited about the launch of Jane Pratt's new web-azine, xoJane.com.Permalink | Comments
Monday, May 16, 2011
Get Some Southern Hospitality From This Pub
Cover all things indigenous to the South for a byline in this regional mag.
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Janet Jackson's Style Evolution
Filed under: Celebrity, Celebrity Style
"Style-wise, you've always been seamless in matching your hard-hitting sound with what you're wearing at the moment."Permalink | Comments
"Style-wise, you've always been seamless in matching your hard-hitting sound with what you're wearing at the moment."Permalink | Comments
Matraca Berg Visits 'Dreaming Fields' on First CD in 14 Years
Filed under: Albums
Amazon
Matraca Berg's last album, 'Sunday Morning to Saturday Night,' released a mere 14 years ago, was hailed by USA Today, Time, Entertainment Weekly and People, among others, as one of the year's Top 10 releases.
Now the songwriter whose tunes have been covered by Kenny Chesney ('You and Tequila'), Trisha Yearwood ('Wrong Side of Memphis'), Martina McBride ('Wild Angels'), Reba McEntire ('The Last One to Know') and Deana Carter ('Strawberry Wine') among countless others, returns with her own moody, enigmatic collection, 'The Dreaming Fields,' out Tuesday (May 17) on Dualtone. [Listen to the full album here.]
"I knew when I was writing these songs, the ones that I was drawn to ... that they deserved to be heard," says the Nashville native, who landed her first No. 1 single as an 18-year-old songwriter with 'Faking Love' (recorded by T.G. Sheppard and Karen Brooks). "They were a bit deeper and darker than a lot of what's happening, so I knew it was up to me. I'd done some shows with various girlfriends, and when you look at the women -- and the men -- in the audience, I realized these stories I'm writing are their stories too. So, making sure they get to them became important to me."
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Matraca Berg's last album, 'Sunday Morning to Saturday Night,' released a mere 14 years ago, was hailed by USA Today, Time, Entertainment Weekly and People, among others, as one of the year's Top 10 releases.
Now the songwriter whose tunes have been covered by Kenny Chesney ('You and Tequila'), Trisha Yearwood ('Wrong Side of Memphis'), Martina McBride ('Wild Angels'), Reba McEntire ('The Last One to Know') and Deana Carter ('Strawberry Wine') among countless others, returns with her own moody, enigmatic collection, 'The Dreaming Fields,' out Tuesday (May 17) on Dualtone. [Listen to the full album here.]
"I knew when I was writing these songs, the ones that I was drawn to ... that they deserved to be heard," says the Nashville native, who landed her first No. 1 single as an 18-year-old songwriter with 'Faking Love' (recorded by T.G. Sheppard and Karen Brooks). "They were a bit deeper and darker than a lot of what's happening, so I knew it was up to me. I'd done some shows with various girlfriends, and when you look at the women -- and the men -- in the audience, I realized these stories I'm writing are their stories too. So, making sure they get to them became important to me."
Vince Gill Receives Honorary Doctorate From Belmont Univ.
Filed under: Country News
Kevin Winter, Getty Images
Vince Gill has received dozens of awards and accolades, including 20 Grammy trophies and induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. But it's the Opry member's recent honorary doctorate in Humanities, which he received from Nashville's Belmont University on Saturday (May 14), that he says is the most meaningful.
"I have never been more honored to receive anything in my life," Vince says of his doctorate (quote via WSMV-TV). According to Belmont University President Dr. Bob Fisher, the country icon, whose selfless acts have included raising money for flood victims and supporting wounded military through Challenge America, was more than worthy of the recognition.
Kevin Winter, Getty Images
Vince Gill has received dozens of awards and accolades, including 20 Grammy trophies and induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. But it's the Opry member's recent honorary doctorate in Humanities, which he received from Nashville's Belmont University on Saturday (May 14), that he says is the most meaningful.
"I have never been more honored to receive anything in my life," Vince says of his doctorate (quote via WSMV-TV). According to Belmont University President Dr. Bob Fisher, the country icon, whose selfless acts have included raising money for flood victims and supporting wounded military through Challenge America, was more than worthy of the recognition.
Lodsys explains in-app patent warning letters sent to iOS developers
On Friday, news broke of a number of warning letters sent to application developers for iPhone and iPad applications, warning them that by using Apple’s in-app payment mechanism, they were violating a patent issued to “inventions” firm Lodsys. The�patent in question was filed in December 2003 as part of series of continuations on earlier patent [...]
'Survivor: Redemption Island' Season 22, Episode 14 (Season Finale) Recap
Filed under: Recaps['Survivor: Redemption Island' - 'Seems Like a No Brainer']
Could "Boston Rob" Mariano pull off one of the most impressive victories in the history of 'Survivor'? Going into the finale, he looked poised to do just that. Of course, he still had to whittle down his Final Four, contend with whoever returned from Redemption Island and then convince the jury to not be bitter and reward his game play.
From Redemption, he faced the possibility of going up against Matt, who'd spent 29 days there, surviving every single duel up to this point. Mike was well-liked and had dominated even Matt since going there, while Andrea and Grant were members of his own alliance. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Could "Boston Rob" Mariano pull off one of the most impressive victories in the history of 'Survivor'? Going into the finale, he looked poised to do just that. Of course, he still had to whittle down his Final Four, contend with whoever returned from Redemption Island and then convince the jury to not be bitter and reward his game play.
From Redemption, he faced the possibility of going up against Matt, who'd spent 29 days there, surviving every single duel up to this point. Mike was well-liked and had dominated even Matt since going there, while Andrea and Grant were members of his own alliance. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Fox Schedule Intel: 'Terra Nova' On Monday?
Right after NBC, it is Fox's presenting its fall schedule tomorrow. After making some major scheduling moves last year with shifting American Idol to Wednesdays and Thursdays and launching a Glee-anchored comedy block on Tuesdays, the network is expected to bet on stability this year, especially after both gambles this season largely paid off. Idol is expected to keep its Wednesday-Thursday airing pattern, which would be mirrored in the fall by The�X Factor, whose 90-minute Wednesday show will probably be used to launch a new comedy the way American Idol has done it.
I hear the most anticipated new Fox series, prehistoric drama Terra Nova, which had been rumored to launch either on Monday or Thursday, looks Monday-bound. Conventional wisdom has it that Fox should use a reliable performer like House to launch its highest-profile new series, and that has been the scenario most speculated about. But�Terra Nova has tested great as a four-quadrant show with a very broad appeal, so I won't be surprised if Fox decides to make a switch and put Terra Nova at 8 PM to capture the family audience. Terra Nova doesn't really need a lead-in -- after all, it's a Steven Spielberg-produced show with dinosaurs -- so it could be a self-starter like Glee proved to be this season. And ... Read More »
I hear the most anticipated new Fox series, prehistoric drama Terra Nova, which had been rumored to launch either on Monday or Thursday, looks Monday-bound. Conventional wisdom has it that Fox should use a reliable performer like House to launch its highest-profile new series, and that has been the scenario most speculated about. But�Terra Nova has tested great as a four-quadrant show with a very broad appeal, so I won't be surprised if Fox decides to make a switch and put Terra Nova at 8 PM to capture the family audience. Terra Nova doesn't really need a lead-in -- after all, it's a Steven Spielberg-produced show with dinosaurs -- so it could be a self-starter like Glee proved to be this season. And ... Read More »
Freida Pinto in a Patterned Peter Pilotto Dress: Our Look of the Day
Filed under: Celebrity, News, Celebrity Style
The Indian actress was on hand to celebrate the opening of the new Nicholas Kirkwood flagship store in LondonPermalink | Comments
The Indian actress was on hand to celebrate the opening of the new Nicholas Kirkwood flagship store in LondonPermalink | Comments
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Pippa Middleton's Trip to Spain with Her Former Flame
Drawing an end to her out of town excursion, Pippa Middleton readied for the short flight back home to London via the Madrid-Barajas Airport in Spain on Sunday (May 15).
The younger sister of Duchess Catherine was in quite the cheerful mood as she passed through the international terminal following a two-day getaway in the Spanish capital city.
Stirring up plenty of chatter with the weekend trip, Pippa was joined by a gaggle of gal pals along with her ex-boyfriend, George Percy.
Percy happens to be the son of the Duke of Northumberland (one of Britain's wealthiest people), with Pippa having dated him while they shared a flat during their studies at Edinburgh University.
The younger sister of Duchess Catherine was in quite the cheerful mood as she passed through the international terminal following a two-day getaway in the Spanish capital city.
Stirring up plenty of chatter with the weekend trip, Pippa was joined by a gaggle of gal pals along with her ex-boyfriend, George Percy.
Percy happens to be the son of the Duke of Northumberland (one of Britain's wealthiest people), with Pippa having dated him while they shared a flat during their studies at Edinburgh University.
A Windows Guy Goes Linux
As Christopher Hitchens once opined, it’s always worthwhile to establish first principles. How do you know, he asked a Canadian audience, that the world is round? How do we know, he continued, what we think that we know? This is as true in as philosophy as it is in operating systems. In case you are [...]
Dianna Agron Debuts Messy Bob (Photo)
Filed under: Hair, Celebrity, News, Celebrity Hair
Now that "Glee" girl, Dianna Agron, has wrapped up her second season at William McKinely High she's ready to take it all off -- her hair that is.Permalink | Comments
Now that "Glee" girl, Dianna Agron, has wrapped up her second season at William McKinely High she's ready to take it all off -- her hair that is.Permalink | Comments
Interview: Owner and Founder of Amoro Jewelry Reveals Latest Collection
Filed under: Accessories, Designers & Brands
Not only does Amoro pride itself in bringing the finest diamond cuts, gemstones and gold settings at extremely competitive prices, they also demonstrate a true understanding of the emotional attachment a piece of jewelry represents.Permalink | Comments
Not only does Amoro pride itself in bringing the finest diamond cuts, gemstones and gold settings at extremely competitive prices, they also demonstrate a true understanding of the emotional attachment a piece of jewelry represents.Permalink | Comments
'American Idol' Fashion Recap: Lady Gaga Wears Penis Shoes; Lauren Alaina and Haley Reinhart Wear Dramatic Dresses
Filed under: Fashion, Celebrity, News, Celebrity Style
On a night when Lady Gaga, strutting in shoes featuring heels shaped like male genitalia, served as "American Idol's" musical mentor, Lauren Alaina and Haley Reinhart were virtually compelled to take the stage wearing something theatrical.Permalink | Comments
On a night when Lady Gaga, strutting in shoes featuring heels shaped like male genitalia, served as "American Idol's" musical mentor, Lauren Alaina and Haley Reinhart were virtually compelled to take the stage wearing something theatrical.Permalink | Comments
More NBC Cancellations: 'Outsourced,' 'Perfect Couples,' 'Chase' & More
Filed under: TV News, The Show GirlThe networks are cleaning house in preparation for next week's Upfronts presentations of new shows, cancelling existing shows faster than anyone can keep up.
The latest shows to get shut down? NBC has axed freshman Thursday night comedies 'Outsourced' and 'Perfect Couples,' as well as drama 'Chase' and reality series 'School Pride' and 'America's Next Great Restaurant.'
While rapid-fire press releases and rumor confirmations have been the norm for getting the news out the past few days, 'Outsourced' star Rizwan Manji actually took to Twitter before news of their cancellation broke:
@Riz_Manji: "Before it hits the trades-Outsourced isnt coming back.Sad to see it go-hopeful that this opportunity was a step towards others! Thanx all!" Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
The latest shows to get shut down? NBC has axed freshman Thursday night comedies 'Outsourced' and 'Perfect Couples,' as well as drama 'Chase' and reality series 'School Pride' and 'America's Next Great Restaurant.'
While rapid-fire press releases and rumor confirmations have been the norm for getting the news out the past few days, 'Outsourced' star Rizwan Manji actually took to Twitter before news of their cancellation broke:
@Riz_Manji: "Before it hits the trades-Outsourced isnt coming back.Sad to see it go-hopeful that this opportunity was a step towards others! Thanx all!" Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Teri Hatcher Talks Dating Ryan Seacrest (VIDEO)
Filed under: TV Replay
Teri Hatcher and Ryan Seacrest? There have been rumors the two were dating, something Hatcher disputed today on 'The Wendy Williams Show' (weekdays, syndicated). Hatcher explained the two were set up on a blind date by a friend whom Hatcher said is now "off the blind date list."
Hatcher looked like she just wanted to put the whole thing behind her. "It was years ago," she said. "It's fine. He's fine. He's great." Williams pressed for details, including what Hatcher wore and whether the date was painful and long. Hatcher said it was fine and ended in a little peck of a kiss.
"You didn't know he was rich at the time," said Williams. "No, I didn't know photographers were shooting," Hatcher responded. Keeping photographers busy is just one of Seacrest's many jobs. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Teri Hatcher and Ryan Seacrest? There have been rumors the two were dating, something Hatcher disputed today on 'The Wendy Williams Show' (weekdays, syndicated). Hatcher explained the two were set up on a blind date by a friend whom Hatcher said is now "off the blind date list."
Hatcher looked like she just wanted to put the whole thing behind her. "It was years ago," she said. "It's fine. He's fine. He's great." Williams pressed for details, including what Hatcher wore and whether the date was painful and long. Hatcher said it was fine and ended in a little peck of a kiss.
"You didn't know he was rich at the time," said Williams. "No, I didn't know photographers were shooting," Hatcher responded. Keeping photographers busy is just one of Seacrest's many jobs. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
How the Internet is Revolutionizing Education
As connection speeds increase and the�ubiquity�of the Internet pervades, digital content reigns. And in this era, free education has never been so accessible. The Web gives lifelong learners the tools to become autodidacts,�eschewing�exorbitant tuition and�joining the ranks of other self-taught�great thinkers in history such as Albert Einstein, Alexander Graham Bell, Paul Allen�and Ernest Hemingway. ?Learning [...]
Darryl Worley Raises Money & Morale for 'Unsung Heroes'
Filed under: Country News
Hot Schatz PR
Darryl Worley is again reaching out through his music to aid U.S. military, their families and the families of those affected by the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
For each download of his song 'Unsung Heroes,' available from his website by clicking here, Darryl will donate one dollar. Proceeds from the downloads will go to the U.S. Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command,(FMWRC), which benefits the families of the men and women serving overseas, as well as 9/11 Families for a Secure America Foundation which assists families of those overseas and 9/11 families by way of Secure America Foundation. As a special bonus, members of the military can download the song for free.
Hot Schatz PR
Darryl Worley is again reaching out through his music to aid U.S. military, their families and the families of those affected by the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
For each download of his song 'Unsung Heroes,' available from his website by clicking here, Darryl will donate one dollar. Proceeds from the downloads will go to the U.S. Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command,(FMWRC), which benefits the families of the men and women serving overseas, as well as 9/11 Families for a Secure America Foundation which assists families of those overseas and 9/11 families by way of Secure America Foundation. As a special bonus, members of the military can download the song for free.
Jacob Lyda, Mallary Hope to Headline Tornado Relief Concert
Filed under: Country News
Courtesy of JEMMedia
While newcomer and Alabama native Jacob Lyda may have moved to Nashville in 2006 to pursue his career as a country singer, his mind is never far from his family and friends back home. After tornadoes blew through his hometown of Stevenson, Ala. last month, Jacob immediately traveled south to witness the wreckage first-hand.
"Thankfully, everyone in my family is OK," Jacob writes on his website. "My family is working through major damage to our possessions and property; it's going to be a long road. My thoughts and prayers go out to friends and neighbors who have lost their lives in this devastating tragedy."
Jacob may reside in Music City, but he wasn't immune to the destruction. A home he still owns in the area suffered severe roof damage and every window in the house was blown out. In addition, a garage containing two classic trucks that he was restoring with his father was destroyed.
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While newcomer and Alabama native Jacob Lyda may have moved to Nashville in 2006 to pursue his career as a country singer, his mind is never far from his family and friends back home. After tornadoes blew through his hometown of Stevenson, Ala. last month, Jacob immediately traveled south to witness the wreckage first-hand.
"Thankfully, everyone in my family is OK," Jacob writes on his website. "My family is working through major damage to our possessions and property; it's going to be a long road. My thoughts and prayers go out to friends and neighbors who have lost their lives in this devastating tragedy."
Jacob may reside in Music City, but he wasn't immune to the destruction. A home he still owns in the area suffered severe roof damage and every window in the house was blown out. In addition, a garage containing two classic trucks that he was restoring with his father was destroyed.
Reba McEntire's New Single Took 'Hold' One Sleepless Night
Filed under: Country News, Songs
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Do you find yourself humming Reba McEntire's new single, 'When Love Gets a Hold of You,' while lying in bed at night? Well, she does too! The country music superstar recalls one sleepless night when she realized she may have let the latest offering from her 'All the Women I Am' album slip through her fingers.
"I was thinking, 'Oh my gosh, is that a song on the radio, or is that a song I've been hearing out of all of the demos? ... And have I put it on hold?'" Reba explains to GAC, recounting one evening during the album making process.
The country icon quickly called her record label to secure the song, penned by Jessi Alexander, Jon Randall and Gary Nicholson.
Frederick Breedon, Getty Images
Do you find yourself humming Reba McEntire's new single, 'When Love Gets a Hold of You,' while lying in bed at night? Well, she does too! The country music superstar recalls one sleepless night when she realized she may have let the latest offering from her 'All the Women I Am' album slip through her fingers.
"I was thinking, 'Oh my gosh, is that a song on the radio, or is that a song I've been hearing out of all of the demos? ... And have I put it on hold?'" Reba explains to GAC, recounting one evening during the album making process.
The country icon quickly called her record label to secure the song, penned by Jessi Alexander, Jon Randall and Gary Nicholson.
Quoted: Woody Allen on New York, Paris
?I wanted to show the city emotionally, the way I felt about it. Not realistically, but subjectively.?
? Woody Allen explaining why the New York of his movies is not a thing like the New York you know: It?s inspired, he said, by the New York he saw in other people?s movies. Ann Hornaday reports from Cannes that Allen says he intentionally did the same thing with the city in his new ?Midnight in Paris.?
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? Woody Allen explaining why the New York of his movies is not a thing like the New York you know: It?s inspired, he said, by the New York he saw in other people?s movies. Ann Hornaday reports from Cannes that Allen says he intentionally did the same thing with the city in his new ?Midnight in Paris.?
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Harry Reid shows off his shiner
Harry Reid tried a few one-liners Tuesday about his black eye ? which fell flat, just like he did when he slipped last week during his morning run and dislocated his shoulder. Arm?s in a sling, but otherwise he?s fine.
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Nick Cannon Calls Mariah Carey Child Services Investigation 'Ridiculous' (VIDEO)
Filed under: TV ReplayOn 'Access Hollywood Live' (weekdays, syndicated), Nick Cannon explained a visit he and Mariah Carey received from a social worker to investigate a complaint that Carey was abusing alcohol and drugs while nursing.
According to Cannon, the trouble started when a nurse told Carey that drinking Guinness would spur milk production. Then, an anonymous person filed a complaint with the LA Department of Children and Family Services. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
According to Cannon, the trouble started when a nurse told Carey that drinking Guinness would spur milk production. Then, an anonymous person filed a complaint with the LA Department of Children and Family Services. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Friday, May 13, 2011
Brad Paisley Drives Into Theaters With 'Cars 2' Soundtrack
Filed under: Country News, Movies and TV
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Brad Paisley is not only heading to stores with his brand new album, 'This Is Country Music,' at the end of the month, but he is also racing toward theaters nationwide. The country superstar will be heard in the forthcoming Pixar animated film, 'Cars 2.'
Brad contributes two songs to the new soundtrack, including a duet with British pop star Robbie Williams. 'Collision of Worlds' is described as "a cool rock 'n' roll song," a departure from what Brad is used to, but seems to capture the essence of the movie and is played over the end of the credits. "The song is a rock vocal event with one of the most talented people I've ever met, Robbie Williams," notes Brad. "It was ['Cars' director and Pixar executive John Lasseter's] idea to bring these two worlds together -- combining the English and American takes on music. We're both out of our comfort zone, seeing what happens when you're forced into going new places, which is really what 'Cars 2' is about. It's totally parallel to the story."
Rick Diamond, Getty Images
Brad Paisley is not only heading to stores with his brand new album, 'This Is Country Music,' at the end of the month, but he is also racing toward theaters nationwide. The country superstar will be heard in the forthcoming Pixar animated film, 'Cars 2.'
Brad contributes two songs to the new soundtrack, including a duet with British pop star Robbie Williams. 'Collision of Worlds' is described as "a cool rock 'n' roll song," a departure from what Brad is used to, but seems to capture the essence of the movie and is played over the end of the credits. "The song is a rock vocal event with one of the most talented people I've ever met, Robbie Williams," notes Brad. "It was ['Cars' director and Pixar executive John Lasseter's] idea to bring these two worlds together -- combining the English and American takes on music. We're both out of our comfort zone, seeing what happens when you're forced into going new places, which is really what 'Cars 2' is about. It's totally parallel to the story."
'The Vampire Diaries': Looking Forward to Season 3
The Vampire Diaries season 2 finale was a brilliant conclusion to
a great season, with some fantastic set-ups for season 3. Stefan turned
evil and agreed to work with Klaus, Damon and Elena grew closer and,
most importantly, Jeremy came back from the dead and started seeing his
dead ex-girlfriends, Anna and Vicki.
a great season, with some fantastic set-ups for season 3. Stefan turned
evil and agreed to work with Klaus, Damon and Elena grew closer and,
most importantly, Jeremy came back from the dead and started seeing his
dead ex-girlfriends, Anna and Vicki.
Miss Willie Brown Begin Fateful Journey to Country Stardom
Filed under: Exclusive, Interviews, Country News, New Faces
The Green Room PR
Miss Willie Brown can attest to the truth of the old saying "Sometimes the best plan is to have a little good luck." How else to explain the fate that brought Amanda Watkins of West Virginia and Kasey Buckley of Texas together? Kasey wasn't even a singer when the two first met, both working at a Los Angeles diner to earn some cash while they sought their big breaks.
A friendship formed, then a writing partnership that fused their eclectic musical tastes into a signature sound. Now the pair are signed to A&M/Octone Records, are on the 2011 Jägermeister Country tour with Dierks Bentley and Josh Thompson and are looking ahead to the release of a full-length album next year.
Just before they boarded the bus to head out on tour, the two took a short break to talk to The Boot about how the stars aligned for them.
The two of you met in Los Angeles yet opted to write country music. Why not indie rock or pop, which seem to fuel the L.A. music scene?
Kasey: It literally wasn't a decision. It is just what happened, what we gravitated naturally toward. It wasn't like we said, 'We should be a rock band.' We started writing songs and they were what they were. It just came naturally to us, country, and how our voices meld.
The Green Room PR
Miss Willie Brown can attest to the truth of the old saying "Sometimes the best plan is to have a little good luck." How else to explain the fate that brought Amanda Watkins of West Virginia and Kasey Buckley of Texas together? Kasey wasn't even a singer when the two first met, both working at a Los Angeles diner to earn some cash while they sought their big breaks.
A friendship formed, then a writing partnership that fused their eclectic musical tastes into a signature sound. Now the pair are signed to A&M/Octone Records, are on the 2011 Jägermeister Country tour with Dierks Bentley and Josh Thompson and are looking ahead to the release of a full-length album next year.
Just before they boarded the bus to head out on tour, the two took a short break to talk to The Boot about how the stars aligned for them.
The two of you met in Los Angeles yet opted to write country music. Why not indie rock or pop, which seem to fuel the L.A. music scene?
Kasey: It literally wasn't a decision. It is just what happened, what we gravitated naturally toward. It wasn't like we said, 'We should be a rock band.' We started writing songs and they were what they were. It just came naturally to us, country, and how our voices meld.
Harry Reid shows off his shiner
Harry Reid tried a few one-liners Tuesday about his black eye ? which fell flat, just like he did when he slipped last week during his morning run and dislocated his shoulder. Arm?s in a sling, but otherwise he?s fine.
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It's Official: Ashton Kutcher Joins 'Two and a Half Men,' Vows to Entertain Us
Filed under: TV NewsAshton Kutcher has officially signed on to replace Charlie Sheen on CBS's 'Two and a Half Men,' the network made the announcement today.
"I can't wait to get to work with this ridiculously talented '2.5' team and I believe we can fill the stage with laughter that will echo in viewers' homes," Kutcher said in a statement. "I can't replace Charlie Sheen but I'm going to work my a** off to entertain the hell out of people!"
Chuck Lorre, creator and executive producer of 'Two and a Half Men' sang the 'That 70s Show' veteran's praises via a written statement.
"We are so lucky to have someone as talented, joyful and just plain remarkable as Ashton joining our family," Lorre said. "Added to that is the deep sigh of relief knowing that our family stays together. If I was any happier, it'd be illegal." Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
"I can't wait to get to work with this ridiculously talented '2.5' team and I believe we can fill the stage with laughter that will echo in viewers' homes," Kutcher said in a statement. "I can't replace Charlie Sheen but I'm going to work my a** off to entertain the hell out of people!"
Chuck Lorre, creator and executive producer of 'Two and a Half Men' sang the 'That 70s Show' veteran's praises via a written statement.
"We are so lucky to have someone as talented, joyful and just plain remarkable as Ashton joining our family," Lorre said. "Added to that is the deep sigh of relief knowing that our family stays together. If I was any happier, it'd be illegal." Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Harry Reid shows off his shiner
Harry Reid tried a few one-liners Tuesday about his black eye ? which fell flat, just like he did when he slipped last week during his morning run and dislocated his shoulder. Arm?s in a sling, but otherwise he?s fine.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Jennifer Lopez Talks "Idol" Future
She?s showing no signs of slowing down, but Jennifer Lopez has realized that motherhood is the number one priority in her life.
Sitting down on the ?American Idol? stage with Mary Hart for an interview the ?On the Floor? singer revealed that being a mom has been her biggest transition.
"When you have kids, your whole mind changes," Jennifer explained. "Every mom knows this. You understand what it is to love something more than yourself."
When asked if she would remain a judge on the hit reality series, JLo kept it open-ended. "I don't know," she said with a nervous laugh. "There's so many things going on, I just don't know what's going to happen. There's a lot of amazing opportunities."
Sitting down on the ?American Idol? stage with Mary Hart for an interview the ?On the Floor? singer revealed that being a mom has been her biggest transition.
"When you have kids, your whole mind changes," Jennifer explained. "Every mom knows this. You understand what it is to love something more than yourself."
When asked if she would remain a judge on the hit reality series, JLo kept it open-ended. "I don't know," she said with a nervous laugh. "There's so many things going on, I just don't know what's going to happen. There's a lot of amazing opportunities."
'Dancing with the Stars' Live Results: Instant Success or Failure
This season's Instant Dances have come and gone. And, alas, one of the season 12 stars will have to follow suit tonight. Which Dancing with the Stars celebrity will it be? Unfortunately, the results don't arrive quite as quickly as that choreography did.But the results will come, and we'll be here to get them all. So let's get to it!
Morning Media Newsfeed 05.11.11
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Morning Scramble: Will Shakeups At Early Show, Today Boost GMA? (TheWrap.com)
The traditional morning recipe for early news shows -- a mix of soft stories to ease viewers into the day and serious news they need to know -- may be about to change.
Rick Kaplan Leaving CBS News (TVNewser)
CBS Evening News executive producer Rick Kaplan announced in an afternoon meeting that Thursday would be his last day with the broadcast and with CBS News, departing even before the show's anchor, Katie Couric. NYT / Media Decoder: Kaplan rejoined CBS four years ago to run Couric's newscast. He had first worked there in the 1970s when Walter Cronkite was the Evening News anchor. He spent most of the 1980s and 1990s in senior producer positions at ABC News, and later became the president of both CNN/U.S. (from 1997-2000) and MSNBC (from 2004-2006).
Time Inc. Parts With Another Jack Griffin Hire: John Q. Griffin, Head Of The News Group (AdAge / MediaWorks)
Time Inc. is parting ways with another executive hired during the brief reign of Jack Griffin, who was ousted in February after about five months in the post. This time it's John Q. Griffin, the former National Geographic executive recruited in December to be executive vice president and president of the newly created news group, comprising Time, Fortune, Money, and Life. paidContent: Griffin's exit comes one day after Time Inc. said it had hired News Corp. digital business development executive Perry Solomon in a similar role. NY Post: The Griffins have left the building. Adweek: His departure follows those of Peter Kreisky and Randall Rothenberg, other Jack Griffin hires who also left in the wake of his firing after five months. It could have cost Time Inc. more than $2 million to pay out the rest of his contract, given industry standards for executive pay at that level.
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Morning Scramble: Will Shakeups At Early Show, Today Boost GMA? (TheWrap.com)
The traditional morning recipe for early news shows -- a mix of soft stories to ease viewers into the day and serious news they need to know -- may be about to change.
Rick Kaplan Leaving CBS News (TVNewser)
CBS Evening News executive producer Rick Kaplan announced in an afternoon meeting that Thursday would be his last day with the broadcast and with CBS News, departing even before the show's anchor, Katie Couric. NYT / Media Decoder: Kaplan rejoined CBS four years ago to run Couric's newscast. He had first worked there in the 1970s when Walter Cronkite was the Evening News anchor. He spent most of the 1980s and 1990s in senior producer positions at ABC News, and later became the president of both CNN/U.S. (from 1997-2000) and MSNBC (from 2004-2006).
Time Inc. Parts With Another Jack Griffin Hire: John Q. Griffin, Head Of The News Group (AdAge / MediaWorks)
Time Inc. is parting ways with another executive hired during the brief reign of Jack Griffin, who was ousted in February after about five months in the post. This time it's John Q. Griffin, the former National Geographic executive recruited in December to be executive vice president and president of the newly created news group, comprising Time, Fortune, Money, and Life. paidContent: Griffin's exit comes one day after Time Inc. said it had hired News Corp. digital business development executive Perry Solomon in a similar role. NY Post: The Griffins have left the building. Adweek: His departure follows those of Peter Kreisky and Randall Rothenberg, other Jack Griffin hires who also left in the wake of his firing after five months. It could have cost Time Inc. more than $2 million to pay out the rest of his contract, given industry standards for executive pay at that level.
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Read this: The ?sibling? rivalry of Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins
Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins -- both are women, both are U.S. senators from Maine, both are moderate Republicans who frequently oppose their conservative colleagues. They vote in unison on all major issues. And apparently, they can?t stand each other! But if you?re looking for a delicious catfight, you won?t find it in Martha Sherrill?s very long dual profile of the two women; apparently, they?re just like the boys that way. ?Christopher Dodd told me that the hardest relationship most senators have,? says Joe Lieberman, ?is with the senator from their own state.?
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011
A Collection with 80 Co-Authors
In this encore edition of the Morning Media Menu, we interviewed Michael Siedlecki, founder of Neovella. The new collaborative website allows writers to co-write stories with friends and publish them.
The site just published its first collection, a book of 17 short stories with 80 co-authors. Follow this link to read excerpts from the interview.
Click here to listen to the interview (MP3 link). The show was hosted by GalleyCat editor Jason Boog. Click here to receive mediabistro.com's Daily Newsfeed via email. Music by Kevin MacLeod.
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The site just published its first collection, a book of 17 short stories with 80 co-authors. Follow this link to read excerpts from the interview.
Click here to listen to the interview (MP3 link). The show was hosted by GalleyCat editor Jason Boog. Click here to receive mediabistro.com's Daily Newsfeed via email. Music by Kevin MacLeod.
New Career Opportunities Daily: The best jobs in media.
Placido Domingo?s big farewell at Washington?s Opera Ball at Chinese embassy
As farewells go, it?s hard to beat a laser show with your face 10 feet tall.
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Carl Icahn Loses Again: Canadian Court OKs Lionsgate Effort To Thwart His Hostile Bid
Billionaire Carl Icahn suffered another setback today in his hostile takeover attempt of Lionsgate. The Court of Appeal for�British�Columbia�upheld a lower court ruling that Lionsgate had acted appropriately last year when it allowed a lender to swap his debt for equity. Icahn charged that the move was designed to�keep Lionsgate management entrenched by diluting his stake in the film and TV production company. But the Canadian courts agreed with Lionsgate that the transaction was prudent. The company did not have to "forego the opportunity to reduce Lionsgate's debt by some $100 million in order to preserve the status quo for Icahn's benefit," the Court of Appeal said. Earlier, the New York Supreme Court rejected a similar charge by Icahn that Lionsgate's debt-for-equity swap violated the company's fiduciary responsibilities to its shareholders.
What Is Lady Gaga Like? 'Judas' Co-Stars Weigh In!
'Gaga's a super cool girl from New York,' Norman Reedus tells MTV News.By Jocelyn Vena, with additional reporting by Matt Elias
Lady Gaga
Photo: Victor Chavez/ WireImage
Lady Gaga is many things to many people. She's a pop star, a fashionista and a voice for those who feel they can't speak for themselves. In her video for "Judas," she took on a new role: Mary Magdalene. MTV News caught up with both Judas (Norman Reedus) and Jesus (Rick Gonzalez) from the clip, and they shared what Gaga is really like to work with.
"Gaga's a super cool girl from New York," Reedus said. "She's religious; she does prayers. We have some mutual friends, I think. She says prayers with her people before she goes out onstage, I've heard, and she's very much a group player. And she's not weird at all. She's actually an artist who believes in what she's doing and really takes the bull by the horns and is not afraid to say what she wants to say."
His "Judas" co-star, Gonzalez, said that a lot of her coolness is reflected in her partnership with creative director Laurieann Gibson. "When I first met [Gaga], she was very passionate and very driven. I was really impressed and found a newfound respect for her, because she's such a hardworking woman and so dedicated and very creative," Gonzalez said. "And her, with Laurieann, they make such a great team together.
"I think you're going to see a lot more amazing things with them, 'cause they totally have this synergy," he continued. "And I've overheard them say it: They're totally going to do a lot more things together. So I'm excited to see what that's stuff going to be. ... It's really impressive."
While a lot of the time Gaga seems to offend someone with what she's doing, Reedus said that's not her intention.
"She's cool enough where she's just not trying to offend people to offend people. I mean, who does that? She's actually super talented and she's a machine," Reedus said. "That girl works really, really hard. ... I felt sort of lazy around her. It was kind of inspiring."
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Photo: Victor Chavez/ WireImage
Lady Gaga is many things to many people. She's a pop star, a fashionista and a voice for those who feel they can't speak for themselves. In her video for "Judas," she took on a new role: Mary Magdalene. MTV News caught up with both Judas (Norman Reedus) and Jesus (Rick Gonzalez) from the clip, and they shared what Gaga is really like to work with.
"Gaga's a super cool girl from New York," Reedus said. "She's religious; she does prayers. We have some mutual friends, I think. She says prayers with her people before she goes out onstage, I've heard, and she's very much a group player. And she's not weird at all. She's actually an artist who believes in what she's doing and really takes the bull by the horns and is not afraid to say what she wants to say."
His "Judas" co-star, Gonzalez, said that a lot of her coolness is reflected in her partnership with creative director Laurieann Gibson. "When I first met [Gaga], she was very passionate and very driven. I was really impressed and found a newfound respect for her, because she's such a hardworking woman and so dedicated and very creative," Gonzalez said. "And her, with Laurieann, they make such a great team together.
"I think you're going to see a lot more amazing things with them, 'cause they totally have this synergy," he continued. "And I've overheard them say it: They're totally going to do a lot more things together. So I'm excited to see what that's stuff going to be. ... It's really impressive."
While a lot of the time Gaga seems to offend someone with what she's doing, Reedus said that's not her intention.
"She's cool enough where she's just not trying to offend people to offend people. I mean, who does that? She's actually super talented and she's a machine," Reedus said. "That girl works really, really hard. ... I felt sort of lazy around her. It was kind of inspiring."
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In an interview with E!, Gaga says that the only contentious part of her religiously-themed video is the fashion.Permalink | Comments
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