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Bigelow pioneers Oscars with `Hurt Locker' win
Kathryn Bigelow played field commander to bring her raw, relentless Iraq War thriller "The Hurt Locker" to the screen. After her film triumphed at the Academy Awards with six prizes and made her the first woman ever to win the directing Oscar, she graduated to diplomat with her deft handling of some uncomfortable personal questions from reporters after the show. Bigelow's rivals included a man from her past — ex-husband James Cameron, whose science-fiction epic "Avatar" also was nominated for the best picture and director that she won. Backstage, Bigelow judiciously handled reporters' queries about Cameron, who was seated right behind her at the Oscars and joined the standing ovation she received, clapping heartily and saying, "Yes, yes" after she won best director. ... read more >>
Crazy crowd at "Twilight: New Moon" Los Angeles premiere
"Twilight" fans have taken over the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. Thousands of fans filled the streets near UCLA on Monday, hoping to catch a glimpse of their favorite undead stars attending the evening premiere of "New Moon" — the second film in the "Twilight" vampire saga. Some "Twi-hards" — as they call themselves — arrived as early as Thursday afternoon to secure a place in line for tickets allowing them to watch the stars' arrivals on the red carpet. The 800 available tickets were all distributed by Monday morning, but the line still stretched for blocks well after lunchtime. Nicole Zamora, 36, was sixth in line after getting to Westwood on Thursday afternoon. She and her three sisters wore "New Moon" T-shirts they'd made for the occasion and said they spent the weekend "reading, listening to the iPod and trying to sleep — anything to pass the time." ... read more >>
Michael Jackson died last night. R.I.P. Mike
Michael Jackson, the show-stopping singer whose best-selling albums -- including "Off the Wall," "Thriller" and "Bad" -- and electrifying stage presence made him one of the most popular artists of all time, died Thursday, CNN has confirmed. He was 50. He collapsed at his residence in the Holmby Hills section of Los Angeles, California, about noon Pacific time, suffering cardiac arrest, according to brother Randy Jackson. He died at UCLA Medical Center. Lt. Fred Corral of the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office said an autopsy would probably be done on the singer Friday, with results expected that afternoon. "Michael Jackson made culture accept a person of color," the Rev. Al Sharpton said. "To say an 'icon' would only give these young people in Harlem a fraction of what he was. He was a historic figure that people will measure music and the industry by." ... read more >>
Hollywood: Angelina Jolie gives birth to twins
HOLLYWOOD - The Jolie-Pitt twins have arrived! Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt welcomed a boy, Knox Leon, and girl, Vivienne Marcheline, Saturday night at Lenval hospital in Nice, France. The pair was delivered by Cesarian section and Jolie’s obstetrician, Dr. Michel Sussmann, told The Associated Press that the family is “doing marvelously well.” ... read more >>
Stars Pay Tribute to Jazz Great Oscar Peterson
Jazz stars Hank Jones and Diana Krall have joined a host of politicians in paying tribute to the late pianist and composer, Oscar Peterson. The multiple Grammy winner died of kidney failure at his home in Toronto, Canada, on Monday. He was 82. Peterson was one of jazz's most celebrated musicians, releasing more than 200 albums in his 68-year career. His virtuoso style was envied by many and unmatchable by his peers, and his astounding recordings won him eight Grammy Awards, including a lifetime achievement accolade in 1997. Remembering Peterson on Monday night, pianist Jones expressed his shock at the tragic news. He said: "It's hard for me to believe, even now. I just thought Oscar would be around ... read more >>
Amazon Is Secret Buyer of Rowling's $3.9 Million 'Bard'
Online bookseller Amazon has revealed it was the buyer behind the purchase of J.K. Rowling's unique volume of fairytales--as a "thank you" for her contribution to literature. The Tales of Beedle the Bard--first mentioned in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows--is a handwritten and illustrated book of tales relating to the boy wizard's final adventures. Only seven copies of the book are in existence--six of them were handed out by Rowling as gifts to those "most closely connected" to the Potter series since its conception, with one put up for auction on Thursday to help raise money for her Children's Voice charity, raising $3.9 million. Until now, the identity of the buyer has remained a secret. ... read more >>
Hollywood Writer Talks Collapse
Talks between striking screenwriters and Hollywood producers have broken down in Los Angeles--leaving the future of hit shows 24, Grey's Anatomy and Desperate Housewives at a standstill. Now in its fifth week, the strike has closed down dozens of popular TV shows and delayed production on movies. And with no sign of a breakthrough in negotiations over pay, each side is suggesting the other is to blame for a lack of progress. The dispute centers on how writers sho ... read more >>
West and Winehouse Lead Grammy Nominees
Rapper Kanye West and soul star Amy Winehouse are leading the pack at the 50th Grammy Awards, after picking up eight and six nominations, respectively. West's Graduation is up for awards including Album of the Year and Rap Album of the Year, while his tracks "Can't Tell Me Nothing" and "Good Life" have both been nominated for Best Rap Song. Winehouse's Back to Black is also up for the coveted Album of the Year gong, and her hit single "Rehab" is nominated for both Song of the Year and Record of the Year, going up against Rihanna's Umbrella, which is also recognized in the two categories. Justin Timberlake and Foo Fighters, who both re ... read more >>
Wayne and Taylor Enter California Hall of Fame
Hollywood icons John Wayne and Elizabeth Taylor were inducted into the California Hall of Fame on Wednesday in celebration of their ties to the state. The Hall of Fame was launched by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's wife Maria Shriver in 2006 in collaboration with the California Museum for History, Women and the Arts to honor individuals who have made their mark on history. Baseball players Jackie Robinson and Willie Mays were also inducted into the Hall of Fame this week. But some of California's most famed inhabita ... read more >>
Cyrus Tops Highest-Earning-Teens List
Singer Miley Cyrus is one of the highest paid teenagers on the planet--despite not yet being old enough to drive a car. The 15-year-old Hannah Montana star, daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, made her debut on Forbes magazine's 20 Top-Earning Young Superstars Under 25 list on Tuesday, ranking 17th with an annual income of $3.5 million. The actress/singer looks set to rise up the lis ... read more >>
ABC Poised to Claim Victory in November Sweep
ABC is on track to win the November sweep in adults 18-49, and CBS will be first in viewership, while Fox and Univision are the only big networks to show year-over-year increases. The sweep, which ended Wednesday, took place this year against the backdrop of the writers' strike. The Writers Guild of America's work stoppage caused some shuffling of programs, including a quick end to original episodes of NBC's The Office and repeats of other key shows. Fox still was stuck in fourth place among the Big Four, a tenth of a point away from NBC in adults 18-49, but was the only network to show an increase. Fo ... read more >>
Broadway Strike Deal Reached
Stagehands at Broadway theaters in New York have reached a deal with producers to end the strikes that have resulted in the closure of more than 20 shows in two weeks. Cast and crew on all Broadway productions have been on strike since Nov. 10, supporting stagehands' quest for better pay. But the walkout caused a number of high-profile productions, including The Grinch, Hairspray, Chicago and Wicked, to close. ... read more >>
Bindi Irwin Turns to Hip-Hop
Late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin's daughter Bindi is launching a new career as a rapper. The 9-year-old releases her debut hip-hop single "Trouble in the Jungle" next month. Bindi's song contains the lyrics: "I'm afraid of grizzly bears, but don't you see / Grizzly bears should really be afraid of me / There's trouble in the jungle / We find that mankind is not so kind at all." ... read more >>
Craig Shoots Down 'Anti-Religious' Claims
Daniel Craig has dismissed claims his new film The Golden Compass is anti-religious, suggesting the Vatican will one day sell the Philip Pullman books in its gift store. The Bond actor, who attended the movie's U.K. premiere in London on Tuesday night, insists the books are morally sound despite their thinly-veiled critique of the Roman Catholic church, portrayed by the evil, child-kidnapping Magisterium. Craig says, "I'm not surprised at the criticism. I get that. But I think the majority of people who are criti ... read more >>
Alba to Take on Broadway
Jessica Alba is lining up a stint on the Broadway stage next year--in a bid to beat an actors’ strike. Alba is in talks to star in a production of David Mamet's Speed-the-Plow, playing Karen--a role debuted on the New York stage in 1998 by Madonna. The actress hopes the show will coincide with a planned actor's strike--so she doesn't ha ... read more >>Articles: 1495 next page >>