President-elect Donald Trump’s White House victory has given “shape” to a new politically oriented TV series titled “The Good Fight,” its executive producer says. During a press tour for the Television Critics Association, Michael King said the election “gave us a spine” for the CBS All Access spin-off of “The Good Wife,” Business Insider reported.
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Who rocked the Golden Globes red carpet?
… I’ve never seen any of them? Fresno’s top spot for keeping a finger on the pulse of Valley pop culture, entertainment, dining, shopping and things to do. Brought to you by The Bee’s Rory Appleton , Rick Bentley , Bethany Clough , Craig Kohlruss, …
Who rocked the Golden Globes red carpet?
… I’ve never seen any of them? Fresno’s top spot for keeping a finger on the pulse of Valley pop culture, entertainment, dining, shopping and things to do. Brought to you by The Bee’s Rory Appleton , Rick Bentley , Bethany Clough , Craig Kohlruss, …
Fact Check: Streep overrated? Trump picks a decorated star
This image released by NBC shows Meryl Streep accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. NEW YORK, N.Y. – President-elect Donald Trump took to Twitter on Monday, calling Meryl Streep “one of the most over-rated actresses in Hollywood” following her speech Sunday night at the Golden Globe awards While “overrated” is an opinion, Streep, who took aim at Trump in her speech while accepting the Globes lifetime achievement award, holds the record for the most Academy Award nominations of any actor.
Fact Check: Streep overrated? Trump picks a decorated star
This image released by NBC shows Meryl Streep accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. NEW YORK, N.Y. – President-elect Donald Trump took to Twitter on Monday, calling Meryl Streep “one of the most over-rated actresses in Hollywood” following her speech Sunday night at the Golden Globe awards While “overrated” is an opinion, Streep, who took aim at Trump in her speech while accepting the Globes lifetime achievement award, holds the record for the most Academy Award nominations of any actor.
Celebrities to turn out for women’s march on Washington
In this Sept. 21, 2016 file photo, America Ferrera is seen in New York. Hollywood will be turning out in force for the women’s march on Washington set to follow Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Celebrities to turn out for women’s march on Washington
In this Sept. 21, 2016 file photo, America Ferrera is seen in New York. Hollywood will be turning out in force for the women’s march on Washington set to follow Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Watch Three Beatles Jam at George Harrison’s House in 1994
On June 23, 1994, surviving Beatles Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr gathered at Harrison’s house-better known as Friar Park in Henley-on-Thames, England-to shoot some extra footage for their new project, The Beatles Anthology . In case you don’t remember, Anthology was a hugely successful documentary TV series , a three-volume set of double albums and a massive coffee-table book that focused on the long and winding road that was the Beatles’ incredible career.
Watch Three Beatles Jam at George Harrison’s House in 1994
On June 23, 1994, surviving Beatles Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr gathered at Harrison’s house-better known as Friar Park in Henley-on-Thames, England-to shoot some extra footage for their new project, The Beatles Anthology . In case you don’t remember, Anthology was a hugely successful documentary TV series , a three-volume set of double albums and a massive coffee-table book that focused on the long and winding road that was the Beatles’ incredible career.
Bill Paxton Wants You to Check Out the Old Movie References in…
“I should be doing TCM – that’s the next thing after this,” star jokes of CBS adaptation of Denzel Washington film Bill Paxton knows his old movies and the star says his new CBS show “Training Day” will be chockablock with references to them. “Training Day,” premiering February 2, is a series adaptation of the 2001 crime thriller starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke about two cops battling gang violence in Los Angeles.
Bill Paxton Wants You to Check Out the Old Movie References in…
“I should be doing TCM – that’s the next thing after this,” star jokes of CBS adaptation of Denzel Washington film Bill Paxton knows his old movies and the star says his new CBS show “Training Day” will be chockablock with references to them. “Training Day,” premiering February 2, is a series adaptation of the 2001 crime thriller starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke about two cops battling gang violence in Los Angeles.
Why Doesn’t Lily Collins Have a British Accent? We’re Genuinely Asking
Something that has been bothering us for a while now is the fact that Lily Collins, ubertalented actress and owner of some of the best brows in the business , doesn’t have a British accent. That sounds like a nonsensical thing to be bothered by, because it is, but bear with us: even though her father is British and she did have an accent in the 2014 film Love, Rosie , Lily does not, in fact, have a British accent IRL.
Why Doesn’t Lily Collins Have a British Accent? We’re Genuinely Asking
Something that has been bothering us for a while now is the fact that Lily Collins, ubertalented actress and owner of some of the best brows in the business , doesn’t have a British accent. That sounds like a nonsensical thing to be bothered by, because it is, but bear with us: even though her father is British and she did have an accent in the 2014 film Love, Rosie , Lily does not, in fact, have a British accent IRL.
Golden Globes 2017: 14 things you missed after the show ended
Skip to navigation Skip to content Skip to footer View text version of this page Help using this website – Accessibility statement Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment, plus select which news your want direct to your inbox. What went down after Jimmy Fallon signed off the Golden Globes telecast Sunday night? Only a multitude of A-list after-parties.
Golden Globes 2017: 14 things you missed after the show ended
Skip to navigation Skip to content Skip to footer View text version of this page Help using this website – Accessibility statement Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment, plus select which news your want direct to your inbox. What went down after Jimmy Fallon signed off the Golden Globes telecast Sunday night? Only a multitude of A-list after-parties.
‘The tweet speaks for itself’ could become a Trump administration motto
… Trump had sounded off about congressional ethics, the auto industry, Obamacare, Guantanamo Bay and the entertainment lineup at his inaugural festivities. Trump would later comment about a wall along the border with Mexico and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s …
Trump fires back at Meryl Streepa s Golden Globes speech
Actress Meryl Streep took a moment to talk about President-elect Donald Trump as she received the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 2017 Golden Globes in Beverly Hills, California. She called Trump’s mocking of a disabled reporter while on the campaign trail the year’s performance that most “stunned her.”
Michael Keaton Shrugs Off – Hidden Fences’ Snafu: – I’m…
The “Birdman” star screwed up his “Hidden Figures” and “Fences” films last night at the 2017 Golden Globes, and the Internet hasn’t let him hear the end of it since. For his part, Keaton seemed to feel fairly bad about the flub – that is, until he heard it’s gone viral.
Kellyanne Conway Slams Meryl Streep for Not Mentioning Chicago…
“I’d like to hear from her today if she wants to come and continue her platform on behalf of the disabled,” Trump senior advisor says Donald Trump senior advisor Kellyanne Conway slammed actress Meryl Streep for not mentioning the Chicago torture victim when she took the president-elect to task for mocking a disabled man during her acceptance speech for the Cecil B. Demille Award at the Golden Globes on Sunday.
Say Hello to Sheriff Reba: New Details on Her Show from the Creator of “Desperate Housewives”
If all goes well, we could soon see a different side of Reba McEntire , as she teams up with the man behind Desperate Housewives for a new TV show. “I play a sheriff in a small town,” Reba tells ABC Radio.
Pro-Trump celebs (yes, there are some) await their turn in spotlight
… eclectic club: celebrities who not only support the president-elect, but are willing to do so publicly. The entertainment industry’s liberal bent, combined with election-season outrage over Trump’s controversial comments on women and minorities, …
Braless Minka Kelly displays cleavage at Golden Globes after-party
Brad Pitt gets his groove back! Angelina Jolie’s ex receives huge cheer of support from his Hollywood pals at the Golden Globes ‘It broke my heart’: Meryl Streep fights back tears as she rips into ‘bully’ Donald Trump and his impersonation of a disabled reporter in powerful speech that brings stunned Golden Globe audience to its feet Trump fires back at ‘Hillary lover’ Meryl Streep: President-elect says he is ‘not surprised’ he is being slammed by ‘liberal movie people’ Meryl Streep’s anti-Trump Golden Globe speech divides America: Twitter war breaks out over whether actress was ‘brave’ or ‘disrespectful’ to President-elect and his voters Guests at Golden Globes surprised to find program letter from the Obamas thanking nominees for ‘bringing diverse tales to life, celebrating triumphs and illustrating flaws’ French police arrest 16 veteran gangsters aged between 50 and 72 over Kim … (more)
‘La La Land’ breaks record at Golden Globes
The musical film — starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling — won all seven of the awards for which it received nominations including best motion picture – musical or comedy, best director, best screenplay, best score and acting awards for its stars. Host Jimmy Fallon kicked off the broadcast with a taped sketch that riffed off “La La Land” — foreshadowing the winning theme of the night.
Globes honored TV and movies, and often slammed Donald Trump
This image released by NBC shows host Jimmy Fallon at the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. This image released by NBC shows host Jimmy Fallon at the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017.
Golden Globes fashion both unexpected and mundane
Ruth Negga arrives at the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Ruth Negga arrives at the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Affleck gets career reprieve with Globe win for ‘Manchester’
After a long stretch in muddy waters, Casey Affleck has reached high ground, thanks to a small movie set in a small seaside town, and an old, more-famous friend. He has for years been a small player in less-than-award-caliber movies, always a distant second-fiddle to his big brother Ben.
2017 Golden Globes review: Meryl Streep goes after Donald Trump, Jimmy Fallon flounders
Meryl Streep, was the recipient of the Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award at the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday. But Streep used her time onstage to attack Donald Trump and defend artists and the press.
8 moments you may have missed at the Golden Globes
Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2i8YfAQ Jimmy Fallon hosts the 2017 Golden Globe Awards, with big wins from ‘La La Land’ and ‘Moonlight.’ Meryl Streep and other talk about Trump’s policy.
Pays tribute to Fisher, Reynolds
Los Angeles, Jan 9 The 74th Golden Globe Awards ceremony paid a tribute to late actresses, mother-daughter Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds by showcasing clips of some of their memorable roles. While hosting the gala, comedian Jimmy Fallon stopped the show to pay tribute to Fisher and Reynolds at the Beverly Hills Hotel in California.
Jimmy Fallon Jokes About Donald Trump in Golden Globes Monologue
Jimmy Fallon has kicked off the 2017 Golden Globes and he didn’t hold back in poking fun at President-elect Donald Trump , among others, in his opening monologue. First, the teleprompter went down, to which Fallon joked, “I can do impressions, what do we do here!? … Already you have your Golden Globes moment.”
The most must-see films of 2017, from ‘Beauty and the Beast’ to ‘Star Wars’
The most must-see films of 2017, from ‘Beauty and the Beast’ to ‘Star Wars’ 2017 is bursting with tentpole films, potential blockbusters and big franchises. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2jhYRCa A new year means a fresh crop of potential sequels, blockbusters and Hollywood heavyweights, though 2017 is bursting with more tentpole films than you can shake a lightsaber at.
Charmed’ Reboot, – The Notebook’ Adaptation Updates…
TCA 2017: “At this point, it is a self-contained, self-sustained show,” Mark Pedowitz says of the drama reboot The newly announced “Charmed” reboot hails from “Jane the Virgin” showrunner Jennie Urman, and that was all The CW president Mark Pedowitz needed to order a script for the project, The executive told reporters following his executive session at the Television Critics Association’s Winter Press Tour in Pasadena Sunday It was Urman’s idea to do “Charmed” in the 1970s, though at the time there’s no real connection to the 1990s with drama starring Shannon Doherty, Alyssa Milano, Rose McGowan and Holly Marie Combs. “At this point, it is a self-contained, self-sustained show,” Pedowitz said during his panel.
Golden Globes, best and worst dressed of all time
Model Kate Moss accompanied actor Johnny Depp to the 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards in a timeless sequin turtleneck dress. Model Kate Moss accompanied actor Johnny Depp to the 52nd Annual Golden Globe Awards in a timeless sequin turtleneck dress.
Screen scene: Local film news
OUT OF TIME: R.E.M. is one of several bands featured in Athens, GA: Inside Out, Tony Gayton’s documentary about the college town’s rise to national music prominence. a The North Asheville Public Library ‘s monthlong America, America film series – featuring works that wrestle with the idea and reality of America – continues Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m., with a screening of Easy Rider .
Donald Trump’s B-List crew of celebrities await his turn in spotlight, and their own
… eclectic club: celebrities who not only support the president-elect, but are willing to do so publicly. The entertainment industry’s liberal bent, combined with election-season outrage over Trump’s controversial comments on women and minorities, …
Trump has taken few steps to disentangle from private empire
President-elect Donald Trump pledged to step away from his family-owned international real estate development, property management and licensing business before taking office Jan. 20. With less than two weeks until his inauguration, he hasn’t stepped very far. Trump has cancelled a handful of international deals and dissolved a few shell companies created for prospective investments.
Trump celeb crew awaits his turn in spotlight, and their own
… after addressing the delegates during the opening day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. The entertainment industry’s liberal bent, combined with election-season outrage over President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial comments on …
Trump celeb crew awaits his turn in spotlight, and their own
… eclectic club: celebrities who not only support the president-elect, but are willing to do so publicly. The entertainment industry’s liberal bent, combined with election-season outrage over Trump’s controversial comments on women and minorities, …
Selena Gomez & David Henrie Reunite & Tease A…
This is absolutely amazing! Former co-stars Selena Gomez and David Henrie were hanging out on Jan. 7 and got to talking about the absolute best idea for a ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ reunion. Get all the details here! While lounging around eating some food and drinking what appears to be wine with a few friends, Selena Gomez , 24, took to Instagram to post her very first Instagram story, starring her and former Wizards of Waverly Place co-star, David Henrie , 27. In the story she and David lay out plans for what would be the most EPIC reunion of any Disney Channel show, ever.
Stevie Wonder, Kelly Roland and John Legend attend star-studded President Obama farewell party
Tom Hanks, Nick Jonas and Kelly Rowland were among the celebrities invited to President Barack Obama’s star-studded farewell party. According to ABC News, other A-listers seen attending the exclusive soiree at the White House in Washington D.C. on Friday included Bradley Cooper, Meryl Streep, Lena Dunham, George Lucas, Robert De Niro, Jon Hamm and Stevie Wonder.
Florida airport shooting suspect claimed government was controlling his mind
Skip to navigation Skip to content Skip to footer View text version of this page Help using this website – Accessibility statement Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment, plus select which news your want direct to your inbox. Join today and you can easily save your favourite articles, join in the conversation and comment, plus select which news your want direct to your inbox.
Trump celeb crew awaits his turn in spotlight, and their own
In this July 18, 2016 file photo, actor Scott Baio gives two thumbs up after addressing the delegates during the opening day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. The entertainment industry’s liberal bent, combined with election-season outrage over President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial comments on women and minorities, left Trump persona non grata with most A-listers, particularly those who have rolled in President Barack Obama’s circles.
The top 6 star spawn honored as Miss (or Mr.) Golden Globe
Miss Golden Globes Sistine Stallone, Scarlet Stallone and Sophia Stallone attend the big reveal on Nov. 10. If the three young women you see handing out Golden Globes and shepherding boozed-up celebs offstage Sunday look eerily like Rocky Balboa, you’re not going crazy. Sylvester Stallone’s daughters – Sophia, 20, Sistine, 18, and Scarlet, 14 – are this year’s Miss Golden Globes, an honor the Hollywood Foreign Press Association bestows upon the offspring of Hollywood royalty.
Baldwin needles Trump again, this time in Russian
The actor will return to play President-elect Trump on “Saturday Night Live” for the first time since the election, according to a source close to the show. Alec Baldwin has been satirically portraying Donald Trump on “Saturday Night Live,” but even with the program on break, he’s still managed to poke fun at the President-elect.
Snyder: All hail the Golden Globes! Leta s hope first-time host Jimmy…
… Green-and-Gold heroes!) Red carpet shows: A live red carpet arrivals show starts at 6 p.m. on NBC. Cable’s E! entertainment network also has a red carpet show, starting at 5 p.m. On Monday night, the E! network airs a “Fashion Police” show on the …
News flash
… “family” aspect), this movie takes itself even less serious and breaks even more laws of physics for your entertainment. So if you can suspend your disbelief and roll with it, this is a goofy thrill-ride to purchase (again). Extras: A …
Ex-bandmates plan memorial concert to mark David Bowie’s 70th birthday
A memorial charity concert remembering David Bowie and featuring the superstar musician’s former bandmates is to be held on what would have been his 70th birthday. A memorial charity concert remembering David Bowie and featuring the superstar musician’s former bandmates is to be held on what would have been his 70th birthday.
Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds buried together after LA memorial service
Carrie Fisher and her mother Debbie Reynolds have been laid to rest at a funeral in Los Angeles, where the ashes of the Star Wars actress were carried in an urn shaped like a Prozac pill. The actresses were buried together during a private family service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park-Hollywood Hills following their deaths just a day apart.
Inside the Obamas’ farewell bash
In his weekly address, U.S. President Barack Obama discusses the points he will touch on in his upcoming farewell address to the nation. John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, DJ Cassidy, and Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld partied at the White House to farewell the Obamas.
Watch Jim Carrey Perform With Alice Cooper at Hawaii Benefit Gig
Alice Cooper, who spent much of 2016 rocking out alongside Johnny Depp, performed with Jim Carrey at his annual New Year’s Eve benefit show in Hawaii. Alice Cooper , who spent much of 2016 rocking out alongside Johnny Depp in the Hollywood Vampires , performed with another movie star at his annual New Year’s Eve benefit show in Maui, Hawaii as Jim Carrey joined in on a pair of Cooper classics.
This week in the news: Protesters in the streets and more tweets
A whopping 82 percent of you knew the popular term for “takotsubo cardiomyopathy,” mentioned in stories about actress Debbie Reynolds, who died one day after the death of her daughter, Carrie Fisher. President-elect Donald Trump tweeted: “China has been taking out massive amounts of money & wealth from the U.S. in totally one-sided trade, but won’t help with.
For the Record’s Week in Review: Congress kicks off
For the Record’s Week in Review: Congress kicks off Lawmakers returned from their holiday break. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2i3AVEv House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., does a mock swearing in for Rep. Roger Marshall, R-Kas., while Marshall’s son “dabs” in the background.
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A depraved attack on a mentally disabled white teen broadcast live on Facebook allegedly by four black Chicago-area residents became a national rallying cry Thursday for conservative pundits who tried to pin the blame for the attack – without evidence – on the Black Lives Matter movement.
Trump blasts ‘Apprentice’ ratings
Executive Producer and host Donald Trump speaks about the NBC television show ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’ during the TCA presentations in Pasadena, California, January 16, 2015. Photo: Reuters US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday mocked his “Apprentice” successor Arnold Schwarzenegger over ratings for the TV show, sparking a Twitter fight between America’s two biggest celebrities-turned-politicians.
Things to do in the Myrtle Beach area on Jan. 8
Bill Cherry, the global winner for the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in 2009, will pay tribute to the early years and comeback special for the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll on the “Elvis Lives” tour. The sixth annual tour, including Cherry, wraps up its local run with shows at 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, at Legends in Concert, 2925 Hollywood Drive, Myrtle Beach, at U.S. 17 and 29th Avenue North, at Broadway at the Beach.
Robert Pattinson, FKA twigs reportedly call off wedding
Los Angeles, Jan 7 – Actor Robert Pattinson and singer FKA twigs have reportedly called off their wedding. Apparently, the Twilight actor fears their families will release all the couple’s secrets to the media if they were invited to their wedding.
Megyn Kelly says her farewell to Fox as she heads to NBC
Pictured: ‘Air rage’ gunman, 26, who ‘argued with passengers on flight’ before taking gun from his checked luggage and executing five people in baggage reclaim at Ft. Lauderdale Airport Suspect, 26, behind Florida airport shooting is a war vet ‘who lost his mind’ after Iraq tour and was being prosecuted for strangling his ex when he told the FBI in 2016 that he was being forced to fight for ISIS Will Craftsman’s famous lifetime warranty still apply after $900M sale? Worried customers fear their tools may not be protected after Sears sells to Black & Decker My laptop saved my life: Passenger at Ft.
The Latest: Trump says Democrats at fault for getting hacked
In this Dec. 28, 2016 file photo, President-elect Donald Trump talks to reporters at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla. This Dec. 9, 2016 image released by NBC shows Arnold Schwarzenegger, the new boss of “The New Celebrity Apprentice,” at a press junket in Universal City, Calif.
Will Trump’s promised wall become taxpayer-fundeda
It was the signature promise of his campaign: Donald Trump vowed to build an impenetrable, concrete wall along the southern border. And Mexico was going to pay for it.
‘Days of our Lives’ may be numbered, report says
From left, actor Bill Hayes, actress Susan Seaforth Hayes, production manager Greg Meng, actress Deidre Hall, actor Bryan Datillo and actress Nadia Bjorlin at a ‘Days Of Our Lives’ book signing in 2015 celebrating 50 years of the NBC soap opera. Megyn Kelly’s recent move to the network has raised questions about the fate of the series.
Golden Globes 2017: Can Denzel Washington slow Casey Affleck’s momentum?
The Golden Globes mark the real start of awards season. More importantly, they tend to shed light on this year’s Oscar race.
Vladimir Putin Ordered Pro-Trump Cyber Attacks on US, Report Claims
For nearly two months now, President-elect Donald Trump has consistently denied that the Russian government had any involvement in the hacking and release of private emails pertaining to the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign . A total of 17 intelligence agencies have stated that there is sufficient evidence to conclude that the cyber-attacks originated in Russia and were most likely carried out with the goal of helping Trump win the presidency.
Princess Leia as a Disney princess is just one possibility for the character’s future
On the same day that scores of celebrity mourners were gathering at the neighboring L.A. homes of Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher after their deaths last month, fans and filmmakers were weighing the fate of Fisher’s most iconic character, Princess Leia. Cody Christensen, a fan from Cedar City, Utah, has his wish: The father of five daughters has launched a Change.org petition to “Make Leia an official Disney princess.”
Gary Cole Talks ‘Good Wife’ Spinoff, Donald Trump-Inspired…
The actor discusses Kurt and Diane’s ‘Good Wife’ marital troubles and playing a character loosely inspired by the president-elect on ‘SVU’: “I don’t know that anyone’s ever going to see this.” There’s his series regular role on the Emmy-winning political satire Veep .
‘Charmed’: The 1976 Edition In The Works For The CW
‘Charmed’ is set to return as news of a re-boot arises. The new series will air on The CW and has been created by the people behind ‘Jane The Virgin’.
Trump takes aim at NBC in latest Twitter tirade
President Obama’s intelligence briefing Thursday on Russian hacking of the Democratic National Committee also detailed widespread Russian cyber attacks on The White House, US State Department, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and unnamed American corporations, according to a report. The report, which as broadcast on Thursday’s NBC Nightly News, was quickly blasted by President Elect Donald Trump.
Trump and his companies ‘owe more than $1.4 billion’, says Wall Street Journal
The revelation has prompted renewed concern about a potential conflict of interests minefield when President-elect Donald Trump takes office in two weeks’ time. Photo/ AP Debt “connected” to the President-elect’s companies adding up to more than US$1 billion is owed to more than 150 financial institutions, the Wall Street Journal reported overnight.
Justin Bieber, Usher Prevail in $10 Million – Somebody to…
Justin Bieber and Usher can breathe a sigh of relief. And maybe belt out a chorus of “Somebody to Love” in celebration.
DeGeneres says her show is no place for anti-gay advocates
In this photo released by Warner Bros., host Ellen Degeneres speaks with singer and film producer Pharrell Williams during a taping of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” at the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, Calif.
Michael Keaton on why he didna t star in a Batman Forevera : a oeIt suckeda
Michael Keaton has revealed why he didn’t choose to star in the lead role in the 1995 film Batman Forever , saying that the project “sucked.” Keaton had starred as Batman in 1989’s Batman and 1992’s Batman Returns , but opted out of reprising the role in Batman Forever three years later.
Ryan Seacrest: Mariah Carey’s NYE show was ‘unfortunate’
The 46-year-old singer was performing in Times Square, New York, on Saturday as part of ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest’ when she was plagued with technical difficulties that caused her to storm off stage but the 42-year-old presenter – who has hosted the spectacular since 2006 – insists the situation could have happened to anyone because working on live TV is so “complicated”. He said: “I’m just catching up on all this, but there’s been a lot reported about the performance in Times Square for Mariah.
Leia’s fate in ‘Star Wars’ discussed after Carrie Fisher’s death
Carrie Fisher’s Dec. 27 death has left a disturbance in the Force.
The Latest: Transition reveals inauguration ticket images
In this Dec. 15, 2016, file photo, President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a rally in Hershey, Pa. Trump tweeted Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, that the album sales of teenage classical singer Jackie Evancho have “skyrocketed” since he announced she would perform at his Inauguration.
Sue’s Entertainment Update: Megyn Kelly Offered $100 Million To Stay At Fox; Sarah Jessica Parker Was Stuck In An Elevator! – MAGIC 106.7
Fox offered Megyn Kelly $100 Million deal to stay at Fox… and Sarah Jessica Parker got stuck in an elevator! Fox News offered Megyn Kelly even more than has generally been reported – a whopping $100 million package to stay put at the network and continue hosting her highly-rated prime time show. A source close to Kelly says the offer was for four years but Kelly never even countered Fox’s generous offer because she had made up her mind to move on.
Air Conditioners and the Federal Reserve Cooled Down the Economy
In early December the Federal Reserve Board moved to slow down the economy by raising interest rates. While this rate hike was widely expected, its impact will be to slow the rate of economic growth, thereby reducing the rate of job creation.
Trainspotting 2 world premiere to be held in Edinburgh with Ewan McGregor to walk red carpet
The Scottish actor reunited with director Danny Boyle and the original 1996 cast for the sequel and everyone is due to appear at the Fountain Park premiere. Ewan McGregor is to return to Edinburgh for the world premiere of the long-awaited Trainspotting sequel more than 20 years after the original film made him a star.
Meryl Streep overrated? Donald Trump picks a decorated star
President-elect Donald Trump took to Twitter on Monday, calling Meryl Streep “one of the most over-rated actresses in Hollywood” following her speech Sunday night at the Golden Globe awards. Trump’s “overrated” remark follows one he made in 2015 to The Hollywood Reporter in which he called Streep one of his favorite actresses and a “fine person, too.”
A Beloved Pastor’s Homophobic Tirade
A video of the Houston church founder ranting against homosexuality went viral. But many in America share the hateful views of Kim Burrell-and that needs to change.
Should ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ be terminated now that Trump is gone?
This image released by NBC shows the cast of “The New Celebrity Apprentice,” back row from left, Matt Iseman, Laila Ali, Ricky Williams, Porsha Williams, Lisa Leslie, Boy George, Eric Dickerson, Chael Sonnen, and front row from left, Nicole Polizzi, Carson Kressley, Brooke Burke, Vince Neil, Kyle Richards, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carnie Wilson, Jon Lovitz and Carrie Keagan in Los Angeles. Bodybuilder, actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger officially took over the mantle of “Celebrity Apprentice” boss from President-elect Donald Trump.
‘Obama out’: U.S. president ending his reign as pop culture king
President Barack Obama seconds after dropping his mic at the end of his White House Correspondents’ dinner address on April 30, 2016. From his campaign fist bump to his theatrical mic drop at the last White House correspondents’ dinner, Barack Obama ruled as America’s pop culture president.
Megyn Kelly Faces the Perils of Daytime
One of Megyn Kelly’s biggest challenges will be to craft a daytime show. The failures of Katie Couric, Meredith Vieira, and Anderson Cooper show how hard it is to get a format that looks so easy right.
Is the NOLA-shot ‘Logan’ (aka ‘Wolverine 3’) Oscar-bound? Ryan Reynolds thinks so
Hugh Jackman appears in a screengrab from the first trailer for director James Mangold’s ‘X-Men’ sequel ‘Logan,’ which shot in New Orleans in 2016 under the title ‘Wolverine 3.’ Historically, movies based on comic-book characters have struggled to make a mark at the Academy Awards. Heath Ledger won a posthumous Oscar for his portrayal of The Joker in 2008’s “The Dark Knight,” but beyond that noteworthy exception, superhero films must generally settle for nominations in technical categories, such as sound and visual effects.
Michael Keaton reveals why he left Batman franchise
In this Sept. 15, 2016, file photo, actor Michael Keaton poses for photographers upon arrival at the world premiere of the film ‘The Beatles, Eight Days a Week’ in London.
Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds’s close relationship revealed in documentary trailer
The trailer for a documentary movie about Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher’s mother-daughter relationship has dropped, and it’s an emotional watch. The Hollywood stars died within a day of each other in December, and HBO quickly announced it was bringing forward its documentary Bright Lights.
Newspaper that John Lennon ‘forged The Beatles autographs’ to sell for A 1.5k
Paul Ryan gives congressman’s son a stern telling off as he DABS during his father’s swearing-in photo… and gets the teen grounded Wealthy real estate lawyer, his wife and his two daughters aged 12 and 14 are killed as their small plane crashes en route to Telluride ‘How does anyone survive this?’: Mother is left feeling ‘unlovable’ and a ‘failure’ after her husband left her for his assistant on New Year’s Eve Assange says a 14-year-old could have hacked Democratic emails as he reveals John Podesta’s password was ‘password’ Trump criticizes intelligence agencies for ‘delaying’ his briefing on the ‘so-called’ Russian hacks – and suggests that they don’t have a proper case ‘I am my mom’s best friend’: Incredible bond between Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds is revealed in new HBO documentary filmed a year before their deaths Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds will be laid to rest in a … (more)
Gallant, Alessia Cara and Jeremih make Forbes a 30 Under 30a 2 new talent list
… star Kylie Jenner, who appears in the retail and e-commerce category. The selections in the Hollywood and entertainment category include Suicide Squad actress Margot Robbie, Orange Is The New Black star Samira Wiley and Alden Ehrenreich , the actor …
John Stossel:
I wonder if President Donald Trump will stick to his campaign promises – like reducing immigration and slamming consumers by imposing a 35 percent tariff. Bernie Sanders wanted to make college free, even though professors say classes are filled with privileged students who party and just kill time.
What launched Megyn Kelly into a superstar?
… “Newscaster-led daytime talk shows have been a difficult sell recently. Viewers seem to want more Ellen-style entertainment shows, instead of harder-edged shows.” Let us bring the headlines to you every night. Stay current and catch up on the …
Civil rights activists arrested protesting Trump’s Attorney General pick
Benard Simelton , president of the Alabama NAACP State Conference, Cornell William Brooks , president & CEO of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People , and Devon Crawford , a fellow with with the NAACP Youth & College Division,… Police in Alabama arrested six civil rights activists staging a sit-in at Senator Jeff Sessions’ office on Tuesday to protest his nomination for U.S. Attorney General, criticizing his record on voting rights and race relations. Members of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People had vowed to occupy Sessions’ Mobile, Alabama office until the conservative Republican lawmaker either withdrew as a candidate or they were arrested.
Nets Finally Side with Trump, Tout Tweet Aimed at House GOP
The liberal Big Three networks finally found a use for President-elect Donald Trump, and it’s to smear Republican members of Congress. The same networks who blacked-out unethical Democrats were up in arms Tuesday after the House GOP attempted to reform the Office of Congressional Ethics, but after it’s retraction they credited the president-elect.
Fired from ‘Apprentice,’ Omarosa may get Trump White House job
Omarosa Manigault, best-known for repeatedly being fired on the TV show “The Apprentice,” is being considered for a job in Donald Trump’s White House, a member of the president-elect’s transition team said on Tuesday. A lecturer on branding and marketing at Howard University and a former Mrs America pageant contestant, Manigault, 42, was one of Trump’s more visible African-American supporters during his successful election bid.
Megyn Kelly leaving Fox News, will host 2 shows on NBC
Megyn Kelly, the Fox News star who’s had a contentious relationship with President-elect Donald Trump, said Tuesday that she’s leaving the network for NBC News, where she will host a daytime talk show and a weekend newsmagazine, as well as contribute to breaking news coverage. NBC News made the announcement Tuesday, ending months of speculation over whether she would re-up with Fox, where she has flourished while suffering bruised feelings in recent months, or start a new chapter in her career.
Alec Baldwin shields his son Rafael from the rain they go for a stroll in NYC
Protective papa! Alec Baldwin shields his son Rafael from the rain with an umbrella as they go for a stroll in NYC Alec Baldwin held 18-month-old Rafael in his arms as they went for a walk on a rainy Tuesday in New York. The proud papa toted the tot on his right arm while shielding them both from the inclement weather with a large black umbrella that he carried in his left hand.
Fired from ‘Apprentice,’ Omarosa may get Trump White House job
Omarosa Manigault, best-known for repeatedly being fired on the TV show “The Apprentice,” is being considered for a job in Donald Trump’s White House, a member of the president-elect’s transition team said on Tuesday. A lecturer on branding and marketing at Howard University and a former Mrs. America pageant contestant, Manigault, 42, was one of Trump’s more visible African-American supporters during his successful election bid.
Sylvester Stallone, Adam Driver Team for – Tough As They Come’
Sylvester Stallone is climbing back into the directors chair to tell the true story of an American hero – quadruple amputee Travis Mills. “Tough as They Come,” an adaptation of Retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Mills’s memoir, is being shopped by Stallone’s agent William Morris Endeavor – the “Rocky” legend will direct and co-star with “Star Wars” star Adam Driver, two individuals familiar with the project said.
1President Obama to host a goodbye party at the White House on Friday
January 2017 will definitely see an onslaught of A-list tourists at the White House. But they’re not coming for the inauguration.
Story on Rockettes meeting over Trump performance criticized
The Madison Square Garden Co. is slamming an article from Marie Claire that details a private meeting between its executive chairman and the Radio City Rockettes over a performance at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
After Ignoring Dem Corruption, Nets Fear GOP Will ‘Gut’ Ethics Panel
Despite routinely ignoring Democratic corruption scandals, on Tuesday, the network morning shows were aghast that House Republicans dared to make bureaucratic changes to a congressional ethics panel, accusing the GOP of attempting to “gut” the investigative office. Leading off NBC’s Today , co-host Matt Lauer announced: “New era.
After Ignoring Dem Corruption, Nets Fear GOP Will ‘Gut’ Ethics Panel
Despite routinely ignoring Democratic corruption scandals, on Tuesday, the network morning shows were aghast that House Republicans dared to make bureaucratic changes to a congressional ethics panel, accusing the GOP of attempting to “gut” the investigative office. Leading off NBC’s Today , co-host Matt Lauer announced: “New era.
Megyn Kelly leaves Fox to host two shows on NBC
Megyn Kelly, the Fox News star who’s had a contentious relationship with President-elect Donald Trump, said Tuesday that she’s leaving the network to work for NBC News, where she will host a daytime talk show and a weekend newsmagazine, as well as contribute to breaking news coverage. NBC News made the announcement Tuesday, ending months of speculation over whether she would re-up with Fox, where she has flourished while suffering bruised feelings in recent months, or start a new chapter in her career.
Megyn Kelly leaves Fox to host two shows on NBC
Megyn Kelly, the Fox News star who’s had a contentious relationship with President-elect Donald Trump, said Tuesday that she’s leaving the network to work for NBC News, where she will host a daytime talk show and a weekend newsmagazine, as well as contribute to breaking news coverage. NBC News made the announcement Tuesday, ending months of speculation over whether she would re-up with Fox, where she has flourished while suffering bruised feelings in recent months, or start a new chapter in her career.
Story on Rockettes meeting over Trump performance criticized
The Madison Square Garden Co. is slamming an article from Marie Claire that details a private meeting between its executive chairman and the Radio City Rockettes over a performance at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Story on Rockettes meeting over Trump performance criticized
The Madison Square Garden Co. is slamming an article from Marie Claire that details a private meeting between its executive chairman and the Radio City Rockettes over a performance at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Netflix Canada: What’s good in January?
Case in point: Riverdale , a modern, dark TV show centred around friends Archie, Veronica, Betty and Jughead, made famous by the Archie comic books. But these aren’t your saccharine, sweet teens wiling away the hours at the malt shop.
Netflix Canada: What’s good in January?
Case in point: Riverdale , a modern, dark TV show centred around friends Archie, Veronica, Betty and Jughead, made famous by the Archie comic books. But these aren’t your saccharine, sweet teens wiling away the hours at the malt shop.
How Trump could really disrupt NASA and the space program
The Trump people are taking over NASA, and it’s hard to predict how this will play out for the agency’s human spaceflight program. That’s in part because the usual rules of partisanship and ideology don’t apply in outer space.
Schumer pitches a accountability Congressa in first speech as Senate minority leader
Members of Congress and others arrive at St. Peter’s on Capitol Hill for an interfaith service on Tuesday, the first day of the 115th Congress. Since the Democrats’ surprise defeat on Nov. 8, the party’s base has watched nervously for any hints of compromise with President-elect Donald Trump.
‘You’re terminated!’: Schwarzenegger takes over Trump’s ‘Apprentice’
When Donald Trump hosted “The Celebrity Apprentice,” he dismissed contestants with what became his indelible catchphrase: “You’re fired.” Now that Trump is poised to take over the White House, there is a new boss on the reality show.
Australian actor Margot Robbie makes Forbes under 30 power list
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Images from Obama presidency: Celebrities
Whether it was in cars getting coffee or dancing on Ellen, the Obamas fostered relationships with many celebrities during their time in the White House. On Dec. 7, 2015, comedian Jerry Seinfeld knocks on the Oval Office window to begin a segment for his series, “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.”
Coming to a screen near you in 2017: superheroes, sequels and something new
Vin Diesel returns as Xander Cage and Deepika Padukone is Serena Unger in “xXx: Rreturn of Xander Cage.” George Kraychyk/Paramount Pictures The alll-new, fully CG animated feature “Smurfs: The Lost Village” is coming to theaters worldwide in March 2017.
Coming to a screen near you in 2017: superheroes, sequels and something new
Vin Diesel returns as Xander Cage and Deepika Padukone is Serena Unger in “xXx: Rreturn of Xander Cage.” George Kraychyk/Paramount Pictures The alll-new, fully CG animated feature “Smurfs: The Lost Village” is coming to theaters worldwide in March 2017.
Australian television show airs the ‘most awkward New Year’s Eve countdown ever’
Mayhem at airports as immigration system inexplicably crashes – causing huge lines and hours of disruption on one of the busiest travel days of the year – but officials dismiss suggestion of hacking Teen and her three young siblings are killed and a further six are hospitalized by poisonous gas from mouse pesticide sprayed under their home So what DID happen the night George Michael died? Tweets about suicide. Rumors of drug abuse.
Australian television show airs the ‘most awkward New Year’s Eve countdown ever’
Mayhem at airports as immigration system inexplicably crashes – causing huge lines and hours of disruption on one of the busiest travel days of the year – but officials dismiss suggestion of hacking Teen and her three young siblings are killed and a further six are hospitalized by poisonous gas from mouse pesticide sprayed under their home So what DID happen the night George Michael died? Tweets about suicide. Rumors of drug abuse.
‘Rogue One’ remains a force at box office
Moviegoers bid adieu to 2016 and welcomed in 2017 over the four-day holiday weekend, spending about $200 million to see just the 10 top-grossing films, a pack led once again by “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” The continued forceful showing by Disney’s “Rogue One” was expected to add $64.3 million to its total by the time the weekend drew to a close, bringing its domestic total to $439.7 million, according to figures from comScore.
Katie Couric returns to ‘Today’ show as guest co-anchor
Longtime “Today” show viewers are being treated to a familiar sight this week as Katie Couric returns to the co-anchor chair for the first time in more than a decade. Couric rejoined Matt Lauer on Monday to begin a weeklong stint on the NBC morning program.
Star Wars fans weep as they come together to remember Carrie Fisher
Actor Casper Van Dien and his girlfriend Jennifer Wenger, who donned Leia’s famous gold bikini from Return Of The Jedi, were among those in the crowd. Van Dien, famous for his leading role in sci-fi film Starship Troopers, said he was “devastated” by Fisher’s death.
Bruce Springsteen questions Donald Trump’s competency
The Boss is dreading the countdown to inauguration.
For Trump, the 1980s still hold relevance
Many of President-elect Donald Trump’s cultural touchstones, which he’d frequently name-drop at campaign rallies and on Twitter, were at their peak in the 1980s – the decade Trump’s celebrity status rose in New York, Trump Tower was built, “The Art of the Deal” was published and he first flirted with running for public office. The “Go Go 1980s” of New York were spurred by Wall Street’s rise.
Morning Joe’ Scarborough Wants You to Know He Never…
MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” namesake Joe Scarborough is not happy that incoming New York Times reporter Sopan Deb and the paper’s current reporter, Maggie Haberman, continue to imply that he “partied” with President-elect Donald Trump on New Year’s Eve – and is calling on Times editors to take action. On Sunday, Scarborough lashed out at Deb for saying he “partied” with Trump.
Katie Couric returns to a Todaya show as guest co-anchor
Longtime “Today” show viewers are being treated to a familiar sight this week as Katie Couric returns to the co-anchor chair for the first time in more than a decade. Couric rejoined Matt Lauer on Monday to begin a weeklong stint on the NBC morning program.
Scarborough on Trump Party: I’m Not Letting People Lie About Me
MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough continued fighting back reports that he and “Morning Joe” co-host Mika Brzezinski had “partied” with President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, insisting on the show and later on his Twitter account that other media reports were lies. “I’m not gonna let people lie about me,” Scarborough told a panel on his early morning show, saying that was one of his New Year’s resolutions for 2017, responding to a report in The New York Times that he and Brzezinski were at the party.
Katie Couric returns to – Today’ show as guest co-anchor
Katie Couric returns to ‘Today’ show as guest co-anchor Longtime “Today” show viewers are being treated to a familiar sight this week as Katie Couric returns Check out this story on detroitnews.com: http://detne.ws/2iXtoVD New York – Longtime “Today” show viewers are being treated to a familiar sight this week as Katie Couric returns to the co-anchor chair for the first time in more than a decade. Couric rejoined Matt Lauer on Monday to begin a weeklong stint on the NBC morning program.
These Are The Celebrities That SHOT Trump Down And Why – Americans Now Responding
I think it is the very height of disrespect and damned near unpatriotic to refuse to perform at a presidential inauguration. But a lot of A-lister Hollywood types have done just that.
Carrie Fisher’s daughter, Billie Lourd, speaks for first time
There are no words to express how much I will miss my Abadaba and my one and only Momby. Your love and support means the world to me.”
Drake tops the best-dressed poll – while Orlando Bloom’s best undressed
Canadian rapper Drake, rumoured to be in a relationship with singer Jennifer Lopez, pipped last year’s British winner Eddie Redmayne to the top of the chart, compiled by GQ magazine. The Night Manager star Tom Hiddleston , TV host James Corden and Sherlock actor Benedict Cumberbatch also make the top 10. Those who missed out on the top 10 include Poldark star Aidan Turner , singers Pharrell Williams and Zayn Malik and London Mayor Sadiq Khan .
Trump aide says Obama’s Russia sanctions may be disproportionate
Incoming White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer questions Obama’s Russia sanctions on January 1, 2017 on ABC’s ‘This Week.’ US President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming press secretary suggested on Sunday that the Obama administration’s measures against Russia in the wake of allegations that Moscow interfered in the 2016 elections were disproportionate.
Whata s got you excited for 2017? Wea re looking forward to these pop culture moments
… a fading memory. It’s time to forget about e-mail scandals, elections, Summer Olympics and the passing of entertainment greats . Now is the time to look ahead. So far, 2017 is a clean slate with wonderful possibilities looming just over the horizon. …
Celebrity Apprentice’: Just How – Yuge’ Were Those TV…
Something looks different about this season of “Celebrity Apprentice” – we just can’t quite put our finger on it. Oh right, the former boardroom boss is soon to be the frigging president of the United States.
It’s all politics on ‘The New Celebrity Apprentice’
Without the program there would be no President-elect Trump, disgraced Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich would be only slightly less of a punchline, and the former governor of California might have stuck with rebooting his old movie career instead of making the leap onto the boob tube. So thanks, NBC – for the rise of Donald J. Trump and TV’s newest game show host, former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
‘Will & Grace’ coming back for 10 more episodes, Leslie Jordan teases possible revival
The stars of NBC’s Will & Grace may reunite once again for a 10-episode revival of the Emmy-winning series, says its guest actor Leslie Jordan. The official word has yet to come from the Peacock network, but Jordan revealed that former co-stars Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes and Megan Mullally will all be reprising their roles, reported People magazine.
Celebrities Who Broke Their Promise And Are Still Here in America
Back in late October I presented a list of so-called ” celebrities ” who vowed to leave the country if Donald Trump won the election. Although many of the “celebrity” names will be unfamiliar to most Americans, it is now the new year and it’s time to check back to see if any of them have bid goodbye.
MASH star William Christopher dies aged 84
His death was confirmed by William’s agent who said he passed away at 5.10am and his wife Barbara Christopher was with him at the time. He was diagnosed with small cell carcinoma over a year ago and was moved to a hospice at the beginning of this week.
Revellers around the world usher in 2017
… film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” played. “This year, sadly, we saw the loss of many music and entertainment legends around the world,” fireworks show co-producer Catherine Flanagan said. “So celebrating their music as part of Sydney New …
A-List’s Trump Blacklist Hits HomeBy Joy-Ann Reid
… in a country reared on “Dallas” and “Dynasty.” It’s arguable that without the mainstreaming power of entertainment shows like “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air” and the “Cosby Show” and portrayals of black presidents that became routine in film and on …
Revelers bid adieu to year of conflicts, deadly violence
… and how lucky we are here in Europe despite everything.” “It’s been such a horrible year, with all these (entertainment celebrity) deaths, Syria, Brexit and Trump. I say: good riddance,” said Karine Dublot, from Lyon. Pope Francis has called on the …
Remembering Carrie Fisher for her iconic character, grace and honesty
In this Nov. 13, 1978 file photo, Harrison Ford talks with Carrie Fisher during a break in the filming of the CBS-TV special “The Star Wars Holiday” in Los Angeles. On Tuesday, Fisher died at the age of 60. In this Nov. 13, 1978 file photo, Harrison Ford talks with Carrie Fisher during a break in the filming of the CBS-TV special “The Star Wars Holiday” in Los Angeles.
Debbie Reynolds, left, and daughter Carrie Fisher (AP).
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From Ali to Zsa Zsa: Stars we lost in 2016
The trinity of deaths of rock icon David Bowie, beloved actor Alan Rickman and Glenn Frey of the Eagles in early January shocked the world, and the hits just kept coming in 2016: Prince on April 21 from an accidental overdose of a powerful painkiller; boxing’s “The Greatest” Muhammad Ali on June 3 from complications from Parkinson’s; not to mention actor Gene Wilder , novelist Harper Lee, former First Lady Nancy Reagan, and, in an end-of-the-year gut punch, the passings of “Star Wars” icon Carrie Fisher and her mother, “Singin’ in the Rain” star Debbie Reynolds , a day apart.
X Factor Honey G’s debut single fails to reach top 100 in charts
But The Honey G Show – accompanied by a video where she states, “Now I’ve got the whole world saying my name” – has not even made the top 100. The controversial rapper made it through to the quarter-finals of the ITV competition and recently told how she wants to release a full album in the new year.
Play it again: Sequels and reboots fill 2017 box office schedule
A visit to the cinema in 2017 will take audiences on a trip down memory lane as sequels, prequels and remakes pack the schedules. Superheroes and comic book fare will continue to punctuate the year as Ben Affleck’s Batman and Henry Cavill’s Superman return in Justice League, Tom Holland tests his webs in Spider-Man: Homecoming and Hugh Jackman takes his final bow was Wolverine in Logan.
They loved her, and she knows: Mardi Gras crew honors Carrie Fisher
New Orleans a Their hair wrapped in side buns, wielding lightsabers and dressed as everything from Wookiees to stormtroopers, thousands of people turned out Friday to honor Carrie Fisher, the actress famous for her iconic role as Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” movies. Fisher, whose tough-talking princess defied Empire generals while tossing off one-liners like “into the garbage chute, flyboy,” died Tuesday.
Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher to be buried together
Debbie Reynolds’ son said Friday his mother and sister, actress Carrie Fisher, will have a joint funeral and will be buried together. Todd Fisher said the actresses will be interred at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills, the final resting place of numerous celebrities, including Lucille Ball, Dick Van Patten, Liberace, Florence Henderson, David Carradine and Bette Davis.
Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds Joint Funeral Planned
Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds will be memorialized in a joint funeral early next week and buried side-by-side at Forrest Lawn in Burbank, according to a TMZ report . TMZ has also learned that after an autopsy was performed on Fisher, a death certificate issued on Friday does not list a cause of death because that is still not clear.
Charlie Sheen Seeks Ted Cruz Alliance To Beat Donald Trump in…
Charlie Sheen thinks he can unseat President-elect Donald Trump in four years with a little help from Ted Cruz. , took to Twitter to recruit the Texas senator to be his 2020 running mate, writing, “You bring the awesome, I’ll bring the winning!” The alliance doesn’t look likely to happen.
No, 2016 wasna t the worst year for celebrity deaths a ” and wea ll prove it
There’s been much hand-wringing about 2016 killing off so many of our beloved celebrities: Bowie. Ali. Prince.
Cosby’s Attorney Asks to Have Trial Moved
The attorney for Bill Cosby in his criminal trial for sexual assault filed a motion Friday to have the case moved out of Montgomery County because, in part, “prospective jurors in Montgomery County have been uniquely subjected to extensive, sustained, and pervasive negative coverage of the case.” The motion did not recommend a new venue for the case, but attorney Brian McMonagle asked Common Pleas Judge Steven O’Neill to either grant the request for hold a hearing to discuss a change of venue further.
‘Gold’: Film Review
In an adventure drama inspired by true events, Matthew McConaughey and Edgar Ramirez star as business partners whose underdog mining enterprise puts them on the high-finance map. Kenny Wells, the indefatigable wildcat prospector at the center of Gold , is a classic American striver – but without the classic American sheen.
Carrie Fisher fans gather in New Orleans to pay respects
The Mardi Gras Krewe is dedicated to all things sci-fi and fantasy related and has always drawn inspiration from the Star Wars movies. The group’s logo features the head of Chewbacca, the furry Wookiee who was Han Solo’s close friend and co-pilot.
Schwarzenegger: ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ his show, not Trump’s – Fri, 30 Dec 2016 PST
… ago (last February) and things weren’t where they are now.” She hopes viewers will “take it for what it is,” entertainment in which money won by its celebrity competitors goes to charity. In Ali’s case, that’s the Women’s Sports Foundation. Other …
Amy Goodman: Needless arms race is alarming – Fri, 30 Dec 2016 PST
President-elect Donald Trump exploded a half-century of U.S. nuclear-arms policy in a single tweet last week: “The United States must greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability until such time as the world comes to its senses regarding nukes.” With that one vague message, Donald Trump, who hasn’t even taken office yet, may have started a new arms race.
Charlie Sheen defends ‘Trump next’ tweet after Debbie Reynolds’ death
Actor Charlie Sheen has defended remarks suggesting he hopes US president-elect Donald Trump will be the next celebrity to die. The former Two And A Half Men star posted a message on Twitter which read: “Dear God, Trump next please!” shortly after the death of actress Debbie Reynolds was announced.
Debra Messing remembers TV mom, ‘warrior woman’ Debbie Reynolds…
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Liam Neeson on what advice he’d impart to Felicity Jones if asked: ‘Keep a bit of mystery’
Liam Neeson admits he and his A Monster Calls co-star Felicity Jones haven’t spoken about their common experience of appearing in Star Wars movies. Neeson played Qui-Gon Jinn in 1999’s Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace and Jones can now be seen in the blockbuster Rogue One: A Star Wars Story .
Actor Charlie Sheen tweets: ‘Trump next, please’
It has been a very tough year for celebrities, especially with this week’s deaths of actress Carrie Fisher and her mother, actress Debbie Reynolds , which occurred one day apart. Who is next? It’s certainly macabre to speculate, but with only two days remaining in 2016, actor Charlie Sheen has his own candidate.
Debra Messing remembers TV mom, ‘warrior woman’ Debbie Reynolds
Actress Debra Messing took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a heartfelt tribute to her TV mother, the late Debbie Reynolds. Reynolds played Bobbie Adler, mother to Messing’s titular character Grace Adler on the sit-com “Will & Grace,” for all of the show’s eight seasons.
Reactions to the death of actress Debbie Reynolds Wednesday
I can’t believe this happened one day after Carrie. My heart goes out to Billie.”
Actress Debbie Reynolds, 84, dies a day after daughter
In this March 6, 1959, file photo actress Debbie Reynolds boards an airliner in New York en route to Spain where she will film a new picture.
Debbie Reynolds and daughter Carrie Fisher linked by death
In this Sept. 10, 2011, file photo, Debbie Reynolds, left, and Carrie Fisher arrive at the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.
Debbie Reynolds and daughter Carrie Fisher linked by death
10, 2011, file photo, Debbie Reynolds, left, and Carrie Fisher arrive at the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Reynolds, star of the 1952 classic “Singin’ in the Rain” died Wednesda… .
Debbie Reynolds and 128 famous faces we’ve said goodbye to in 2016
From actors and musicians to comedians and entertainers, we remember those well-known figures and famous faces who are no longer with us. One of the world’s best selling recording artists , whose career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, died following an 18-month secret battle with cancer.
‘I want to be with Carrie’ – Actress Debbie Reynolds dies one day after daughter Carrie Fisher
Debbie Reynolds, left, with her daughter Carrie Fisher at the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles in 2011 The 84-year-old Singin’ In The Rain star died on Wednesday, her son Todd Fisher announced, saying: “She’s now with Carrie and we’re all heartbroken.” She suffered a suspected stroke and emergency services were called at 1pm local time on Wednesday to her son’s Beverly Hills home, where they were making plans for Fisher’s funeral, according to Tmz.com.
Putting the Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s performance at the presidential inauguration in perspective
In the last “Saturday Night Live” episode of the year, Alec Baldwin’s faux-Donald Trump is handed a list of all the performers willing to participate at the presidential inauguration. “They’re both great,” Baldwin says, as he looks at the tiny scrap of paper on which the names are written.
LeAnn Rimes jets out of LAX with husband Eddie Cibrian
Flying high! LeAnn Rimes teases her ample cleavage in plunging sheer white blouse as she jets out of LAX with husband Eddie Cibrian So it’s no wonder LeAnn Rimes, 34, and husband Eddie Cibrian, 43, looked the picture of wedded bliss as they jetted out of LAX once again on Wednesday in coordinating looks for their flight. The country crooner hid her infamous gym-honed figure under a sheer white crepe blouse that daringly plunged to tease at her ample cleavage.
Famous mom and daughter shared complicated bond
Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher, a mother-daughter duo who embodied two generations of Hollywood fame.
Debbie Reynolds’ memorabilia showed Hollywood glamour
Debbie Reynolds had possibly the most elaborate collection of Hollywood memorabilia, which contained over 3,500 costumes and 20,000 original photos — dripping in nostalgia, art and fashion. The collection featured Marilyn Monroe’s legendary white halter dress from 1955’s “The Seven Year Itch” famous for showing the actress’s legs in a subway gate scene.
Fans create impromptu Walk of Fame star for Carrie Fisher
Fisher fans took over a blank star on Hollywood Boulevard and used paste-on letters to spell out her name and the phrase “May the force be with you always.” Candles and flowers surround the star. Fisher did not have an official star on the Walk of Fame, but administrators of the Los Angeles tourist attraction are allowing the tribute temporarily to give fans a place to mourn.
How the media should respond to Trump tweets
It’s time the media stop treating Donald Trump like a Kardashian and more like the person who, come January 20, will be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. And for the media, that should start by no longer giving Trump wall-to-wall coverage of every tweet — especially ones on substantive policy issues.
Rash of celebrity deaths prompt Gen X to ponder mortality
Tributes lie beneath a mural of British singer David Bowie by artist Jimmy C in Brixton, south London, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016. Princess Leia was our first girl movie heroine, and we made our moms braid brunette yarn so we’d have earmuff buns for Halloween.
Beasts, beauties and heroes: Movies coming in 2017
Oh, wait, it was! And that means we have a whole new slate of movies on the horizon. As usual, there are lots of sequels and franchise installments, but there are also some new takes on old classics.
‘Force Awakens’ Deleted Scene Reveals Classic Leia Wit
Carrie Fisher reprised her iconic role as Princess Leia Organa in last year’s The Force Awakens , yet her screen time was much less than what moviegoers saw of her in the original trilogy. Though featured in a number of key scenes, Fisher’s Leia was far from the focal point of the film.
Ali’s death, memories it stirred voted Kentucky’s top story
It was a send-off befitting The Greatest. And the world watched the drama play out in Muhammad Ali’s hometown, where admirers lined streets to toss cascades of flowers onto his hearse, and a star-studded lineup memorialized him inside an arena.
Carrie Fisher to appear in new ‘Family Guy’ shows, ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’
Carrie Fisher had completed work on two episodes of Family Guy and Star Wars: Episode VIII before her death on Tuesday. Variety reported Fisher is set to appear on Family Guy in her recurring role as Angela, a supervisor to main protagonist Peter Griffen voiced by creator Seth MacFarlane at the brewery where he works.
Carrie Fisher: A princess, a rebel and a brave comic voice
Carrie Fisher expounds upon “Hollywood Inbreeding 101” during her autobiographical show “Wishful Drinking,” at Studio 54 in New York, Sept. 24, 2009.
Carrie Fisher once hosted SNL and it was hilarious
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Deepika Padukone Hollywood debut XXX to release in India first! – News
Deepika Padukone’s most awaited and talked about project XXX: THE RETURN OF XANDER CAGE with Vin Diesel will first release in India. Deepika looks stunning and her never before seen avatar is creating buzz among the fans.
5 Ways Carrie Fisher Helped the LGBTQ Community
Once, when a Star Wars fan called Princess Leia actress Carrie Fisher her role model, Fisher replied, “I’m so sorry.” Despite her fame and literary accomplishments, Fisher remained plain-spoken and self-effacing-she considered herself a terrible actress and told her young daughter that her family’s history of mental illness and substance abuse provided all the material she’d need to become a professional comedian.
Cinnabon deletes, apologizes for Carrie Fisher tweet after backlash
Cinnabon deletes, apologizes for Carrie Fisher tweet after backlash The promotional tweet said Fisher “will always have the best buns in the galaxy.” Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hr9oNc Was Cinnabon’s tweet about the late Carrie Fisher done in poor taste? Many on social media seem to think so, while others think Fisher would have appreciated the deleted post.
How strong women are reacting to the death of Carrie Fisher
Scores of celebs, including numerous Star Wars cast members, have been sharing their sadness over Carrie Fisher’s death at the age of 60 following a heart attack. Including these strong women.
New Logan Photo Featuring Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine
Hugh Jackman and director James Mangold have revealed a new Logan photo featuring Jackman as the title hero. Check out the new Logan photo in the gallery below! Sir Patrick Stewart also stars in the film, which marks the ninth time that Hugh Jackman has played the character on the big screen.
$19.5 million profits fall for Simon Cowell firm
The company of The X Factor boss Simon Cowell has suffered an A 11million fall in profits – a cut of almost a third. Falling record sales were blamed for the plunge in takings for Simco, a company that includes his music and TV businesses.
Wednesday’s TV highlights: ‘Homeland’ marathon and more
Homeland Showtime offers a marathon of this Emmy-winning espionage drama, with an entire season airing each day through Sunday ahead of the show’s Season 6 premiere on Jan. 15. Claire Danes and Mandy Patinkin star. 10 a.m. Showtime Undercover Boss New York & Company chief executive Greg Scott works at one of his retail outlets in this new episode.
Princess Leia superfan remembers idol Carrie Fisher
In these photos, Cassandra Munro shows off her Princess Leia costume from the original 1977 Star Wars film. On the morning of Dec. 27, the day that Carrie Fisher passed away, Cassandra Munro’s phone lit up with messages from friends around the world.
The Carrie Fisher You May Not Have Known
Actress and writer Carrie Fisher died at the age of 60 on Tuesday after going into cardiac arrest on Friday during a flight from London to Los Angeles. Although Fisher is known for playing Princess Leia, she was just as famous for her wit and dry humor as she was for her iconic role in ” Star Wars .”
Carrie Fisher dead: The actress shared thoughts on mortality only a month before her death
In an interview published in Rolling Stone in November, journalist Andy Greene asked the actor whether the 60-year-old feared death. Carrie Fisher, who rose to fame as Princess Leia in the Star Wars films and later endured drug addiction and stormy romances, has died at age 60 following a recent cardiac episode.
Carrie Fisher on life: 10 great quotes about men, fame, feminism
She made her big debut as a fictional Princess Leia Organa in the “Star Wars” films, but Carrie Fisher, who died Dec. 27, 2016, is as well known today for her wit and sharp tongue. Here she on many topics from sanity to celebrity.
Appreciation: Fisher’s greatest moments came off-screen
The former ‘Star Wars’ actress, daughter of actress Debbie Reynolds and singer Eddie Fisher, best-selling author and activist died at age 60. The former ‘Star Wars’ actress, daughter of actress Debbie Reynolds and singer Eddie Fisher, best-selling author and activist died at age 60. Singer Eddie Fisher and wife Debbie Reynolds cuddle their two youngsters, 4-month-old Todd, left, and 19-month-old Carrie. Carrie played Princess Leia in “Star Wars” films and later wrote books about her fight against drug and alcohol addiction.
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Princess Leia was fine. But Princess Leia wouldn’t have existed without the woman who played her and who had to live a life after the hair buns came off.
Carrie Fisher: A Princess of Hope
From her first big screen scene as Princess Leia a grainy holographic plea for help to her presumably final bow a stirring message of hope delivered nearly 40 years later with a CGI-aided grin Carrie Fisher provided a vision of beauty, brains and bravery wrapped in cinnamon-bun curls. As the daughter of Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher, she arrived in the world as Hollywood royalty.
Mark Hamill leads tributes to Carrie Fisher
Mark Hamill has led tributes to Carrie Fisher after she passed away on Tuesday at the age of 60. The ‘Star Wars: The Force Awaken’ actress’ daughter Billie Lourd confirmed her mother had passed away after suffering a heart attack and Carrie’s co-star has taken to Twitter to mourn the loss of his friend. Uploading an old black and white picture of himself with Carrie, Mark – who played Luke Skywalker – simply wrote: “No words #Devastated ” And tributes have continued to flood in from Carrie’s friends, co-stars and other celebrities who looked up to her.
‘American Honey,’ ‘Snowden’ debut on home video
This under-the-radar gem is worth checking out for fans of indie film. Sasha Lane, Riley Keough and Shia LaBeouf play restless youngsters eager to travel and make quick money who end up ensnared in a nefarious door-to-door sales community.
‘American Honey,’ ‘Snowden’ debut on home video
This under-the-radar gem is worth checking out for fans of indie film. Sasha Lane, Riley Keough and Shia LaBeouf play restless youngsters eager to travel and make quick money who end up ensnared in a nefarious door-to-door sales community.
Former Obama official: Why Obama got it right on the Syria ‘red line’
Derek Chollet, former assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs and author of “The Long Game: How Obama Defied Washington and Redefined America’s Role in the World.” “I don’t think any of us should regret the fact that we got 1,300 tons of chemical weapons out of Syria.”
Former Obama official: Why Obama got it right on the Syria ‘red line’
Derek Chollet, former assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs and author of “The Long Game: How Obama Defied Washington and Redefined America’s Role in the World.” “I don’t think any of us should regret the fact that we got 1,300 tons of chemical weapons out of Syria.”
‘That’s insulting!’: Katie Maloney stands up to Lisa Vanderpump…
SWAT teams dispatched, families flee from ‘gunfire’ and dozens are arrested… all for the sake of a few holiday bargains: Massive brawls break out as shoppers descend on malls across the country Frantic search for actress, 46, after she vanishes en route to Christmas Day dinner and a mystery man is spotted driving her car a day later How long can you REALLY keep your leftovers? Experts reveal how carving meat off the bone, adding salt to your eggs and storing cakes in the freezer could make your meals last months Senior Facebook engineer is arrested for ‘responding to an ad posted by an undercover cop posing as a 15-year-old girl offering sex for cash’ Japan’s prime minister pays his respects at Punchbowl cemetery after arriving in Hawaii for his historic Pearl Harbor visit – but don’t expect an apology Bikini-clad Ivanka Trump and shirtless husband Jared enjoy a Four Seasons family … (more)
‘War room’ to boost picks
In this April 17, 2013 file photo, Heather Mnuchin, left, and Steven Mnuchin arrive at The Kaleidoscope Ball’s “Designing The Future” at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, recently hired a national finance chairman, scheduled his first fundraiser and is on the cusp of signing a deal with the Republican Party that would enable him to solicit donations of more than $300,000 apiece from supporters.
Trump Bump a good thing for these books
Books by such familiar names as J.K. Rowling , Jeff Kinney and Bill O’Reilly were among the top sellers of 2016. But the most unexpected presidential election in memory also led to some unexpected successes.
Katie Couric, Meredith Vieira return to a Todaya as fill-ins
The Observer-Reporter is excited to announce new digital offerings, including our new e-Edition apps, available for download in the iTunes & Google Play stores.
The Nicest Thing David Duchovny Has Ever Heard In His Career
When you’re a small screen actor who has been nominated for numerous Emmys and Golden Globes several times over, flattery tends to come quite easily. However, that doesn’t mean that a guy like David Duchovny would ever get tired of hearing encouraging things about his work, and certain people made very specific impressions on him in his time as an actor.
Sarah Michelle Gellar mixes up her Georges – pens online tribute for Boy George, not George Michael
From Wham! to the arrest for lewd behavior in Beverly Hills, George Michael will be remembered as one of the most successful recording artists to ever live. “Do you really want to hurt me? I guess you do 2016,” the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star tweeted, adding the hashtag #ripboygeorge.
Star Wars Star Carrie Fisher Is in Stable Condition, Her Mom Says
“Carrie is in stable condition. If there is a change,we will share it. For all her fans & friends.
Bowie, Prince, George Michael: We’ve lost a triumvirate of icons who dared to do manhood differently
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Meet the cast of The Witness for the Prosecution
The brutal murder of widow Emily French appears to have one suspect Leonard Vole a handsome young chancer who was also her lover and the man who was to inherit her vast wealth. Untangling the truth about this is John Mayhew, a penniless solicitor who takes on what seems like a hopeless case.
When David Bowie Was the Thin White Duke
Music photographer Andrew Kent is paying homage to Bowie with a new book, David Bowie: Behind the Curtain, that chronicles two years of the artist’s early career, when he assumed the persona of the Thin White Duke. After being introduced by Rolling Stone magazine’s reporter, Cameron Crowe, in 1975, Kent travelled around the globe with Bowie during his Isolar tour in support of the Station to Station album in 1976.
“Paterson” and “Neruda”
The hero of the new Jim Jarmusch film, “Paterson,” is named Paterson . He lives in Paterson, New Jersey, with his wife, Laura .
Comics shy away from Donald Trump jokes
The campaign season that was a gold mine for late-night hosts and “Saturday Night Live” has morphed into a post-election land mine for local stand-up comics, who say jokes about the president-elect go over like a gold-plated balloon. “This election was the most polarizing election in the history of our country,” said Jody Sloane, a Boston-based comic.
Transition advisera s tweets add intrigue to Trump aide Jason Millera s sudden resignation
Jason Miller, one of President-elect Donald Trump’s top campaign advisers, said Saturday he would not take a job overseeing White House communications strategy.
‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ remains a force at the box office
… to save his theater by holding a reality show-style singing competition. From production company Illumination Entertainment, “Sing” is buoyed by several celebrity voice performances, including Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon and Scarlett …
Celebrity deaths of 2016: The stars we said farewell to this year
They ranged from comic Ronnie Corbett, 85 famous for his “goodbye from him” catchphrase on The Two Ronnies to “The Greatest” Muhammad Ali, 74. Frank Kelly, 77, who played Father Jack in the hit comedy Father Ted, died in February, as did To Kill A Mockingbird author Harper Lee, 89. March saw the deaths of Paul Daniels, 77, football hero Johan Cruyff, 68, Beatles producer George Martin, 90, and Corbett. August saw the deaths of Hollywood legend Gene Wilder, 83 famous for Willy Wonka and Kenny Baker, 81, the man behind Star Wars robot R2D2.
Planned Parenthood focus groups suggest that lack of attention on social issues helped Trump
Two weeks ago, Planned Parenthood convened six small focus groups, each in a swing state, and asked voters who had cast ballots for Donald Trump what they thought of abortion rights. The first half of the conversations found these voters reluctantly supportive of Trump, with some nagging worries about how he’d govern.
‘Fuller House’ renewed for a third season
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In his upcoming budget proposal, Gov. Scott Walker is proposing to establish a series of sunrise and sunset review commissions that would analyze proposed and existing occupational licenses to see if they are needed, or if they are too restrictive, and we think it is a good proposal that is long overdue. Friday, February 3, 2017 Some might consider our reporting of an affair between two Oneida County sheriff’s department officers to be a bit tawdry, but what’s tawdry is not the reporting but the behavior.
Like Trump, McMahon draws scrutiny over potential conflicts
NOVEMBER 30: Linda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment , speaks to reporters at Trump Tower, November 30, 2016 in New York City. President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team are in the process of filling cabinet and other high level positions for the new administration.
Elvis, Prince & Whitney at Foxwood’s – Legends in Concert’
… tribute shows continue to get even better every year,” said Monique Sebastian , Foxwoods vice president of entertainment and entertainment marketing. “With such a diverse lineup of performers, this show will certainly appeal to all of our guests, as …
Carrie Fisher’s celebrity friends wish her a fast recovery
Friends and colleagues of Hollywood actress Carrie Fisher shared their hopes for a swift recovery for the “Star Wars” star on Saturday, a day after she was taken to a Los Angeles intensive care unit. Fisher, 60, suffered heart problems during a flight on Friday from London, where she had been shooting the third season of the British television comedy “Catastrophe.”
The most surreal thing about the election of Donald Trump?
Americans looked up “surreal,” defined as “marked by the intense irrational reality of a dream,” far more often this year than in years past. Much of this web search traffic was driven by – you guessed it – the presidential election.
Hugh Jackman Narrowly Escapes the Ocean After a Shark Warning in Sydney
Hugh Jackman doesn’t just play heroes on screen; he’s also pretty brave IRL. The Wolverine star headed into the ocean for a quick swim at Bondi Beach in Sydney on Friday, but not long after he swam out, the shark alarm was sounded by the Bondi Beach Surf Lifesaving crew.
Harrison Ford Reacts to Carrie Fisher Heart Attack: – I’m…
Han Solo actor is latest “Star Wars” co-star to release a statement supporting the actress and screenwriter during this difficult time The Han Solo actor, who last appeared by her side on the big screen in 2015’s “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” released a statement on the situation Saturday, joining Mark Hamill and a number of other Hollywood stars voicing their support for the iconic actress and screenwriter. “I’m shocked and saddened to hear the news about my dear friend,” Ford said in a statement released to the media.
Kiefer Sutherland destroyed his Jack Bauer action figure with booze and flames :0
And that’s in part what makes Hollywood so much fun to follow. The entertainment industry is overflowing with anecdotes and wild tales, but pulling that information out of the stars is often as difficult as getting a great performance from Keanu Reeves.
new Best wishes flow in for a Star Warsa star Carrie Fisher
Tributes and well-wishes poured in for “Star Wars” actress Carrie Fisher, who was spending Christmas Eve in a Los Angeles hospital after suffering a medical emergency on a flight the day before. “Princess Leia can survive anything!” wrote one fan on Twitter.
Entertainment’s list of losses in 2016
Here is a list of some of the biggest names in the world of entertainment to die so far this year: :: Television writer Carla Lane, known for sitcoms such as The Liver Birds and Bread, died aged 87 on May 31. :: Gene Wilder, who played Willy Wonka and other memorable comedy roles, including parts in The Producers and Young Frankenstein, died aged 83 on August 28. :: Jimmy Perry, screenwriter known for shows including Dad’s Army and It Ain’t Half Hot Mum, died aged 93 on October 23. :: Singer, songwriter and television personality Pete Burns, who founded pop band Dead Or Alive, died aged 57 on October 23. :: The death at 82 of Canadian singer, songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen, who penned the classic song Hallelujah, was announced on November 11. :: The death of West End star Keo Woolford, 49, who starred in The King And I opposite Elaine Paige, and in the television remake of Hawaii … (more)
Carrie Fisher remains in intensive care unit, brother says
Carrie Fisher’s brother says the “Star Wars” actress is receiving treatment in an intensive care unit after suffering a medical emergency on a flight Friday. Todd Fisher said Friday night that his sister is receiving excellent care, but that he could not classify her condition.
Sunday Conversation: Filmmaker Garth Jennings gives animation a whirl with ‘Sing’
… inspired by “First Blood.” It was Chris Meledandri, head of the successful animation company Illumination Entertainment , that called Jennings one day to have tea. Soon Jennings was packing up with his family and moving from England to France to …
Boch jams with D.C.-bound rock band
Motor magnate and Donald Trump chum Ernie Boch Jr. was all smiles hosting an impromptu dinner and jam session at his Norwood manse with the hard rockers of Kings of Chaos, who are reportedly scheduled to perform at an inaugural week event. “Not at all,” said Boch about whether he would play the president-elect’s party.
a Star Warsa actress Carrie Fisher stabilised and in intensive care following medical emergency
Carrie Fisher has been stabilised and is in intensive care following a medical emergency on a plane last night . The actress, who is best known for her role as Princess Leia in Star Wars , was on a flight from LA to London yesterday when she is reported to have suffered a cardiac arrest .
‘US Will Outlast Everyone in Nuclear Arms…
President-elect Donald Trump on today reportedly said he is fine with a nuclear arms race and exuded confidence that the US would outlast any another country in terms of atomic weapons. Trump reportedly said this in an off-air conversation to Mika Brzezinski, co-host of the popular ‘Morning-Joe’ show on MSNBC, the news channel said.
Carrie Fisher’s brother says ‘Star Wars’ actress in ICU after medical issue on jet
“Star Wars” actress Carrie Fisher is receiving treatment in an intensive care unit after suffering a medical emergency on a flight Friday , according to her brother. Todd Fisher said Friday night that his sister is receiving excellent care, but that he could not classify her condition.
Carrie Fisher, ‘Star Wars’ actress, suffers in-flight cardiac incident
Carrie Fisher was hospitalized Friday in Los Angeles after suffering a cardiac event aboard a United Airlines flight from London to Los Angeles, a source familiar with the incident told CNN. The flight was on approach to Los Angeles when the 60-year-old actress who played Princess Leia in “Star Wars” became ill.
Actress Carrie Fisher hospitalized after cardiac episode on LA-bound flight
“Star Wars” actress Carrie Fisher was in critical condition Friday after suffering a “cardiac episode” during a flight from London to Los Angeles, according to airline and emergency officials. Fisher, 60, was rushed to UCLA Medical Center by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics shortly after noon, after her 11-hour flight touched down at LAX.
7 standout movie trends of 2016
… million). So here’s to well-executed righteous bunnies, forgetful fish, fluffy friends and disturbed birds. Entertainment was rocked by the return of a focus on O.J. Simpson in 2016, and those who put in the time for ESPN’s five-part documentary …
Carrie Fisher suffers massive heart attack aboard airplane
The 60-year-old Fisher was flying from London to Los Angeles Friday when she went into cardiac arrest, TMZ.com reported. Carrie Fisher, the actress best known for playing Princess Leia in Star Wars, suffered a massive heart attack aboard an airplane, according to a report.
Baby Driver Photos: First Look at Edgar Wright’s Music-Driven Film
A first look at the new Edgar Wright film , Baby Driver , has arrived in the form of two photos via EW . You can view the Baby Driver photos in the gallery below! Wright, whose previous credits include Shaun of the Dead , Hot Fuzz , Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and The World’s End , brought together a cast that includes Ansel Elgort as Baby, Kevin Spacey as Doc, Jon Hamm as Buddy, Lily James as Deborah, Eiza Gonzalez as Darling, Jon Bernthal as Griff, and Jamie Foxx as Bats.
One month out, Trump inauguration lacks star power
On January 18, 2009, the stars turned out in force in front of the Lincoln Memorial at a concert honoring then-President-elect Barack Obama. Denzel Washington spoke to kick off the event, then Bruce Springsteen performed, and then Mary J. Blige, Jon Bon Jovi, James Taylor, Garth Brooks, John Legend, John Mellencamp, Josh Groban, U2, Usher, Stevie Wonder, Shakira, Beyonce and many more.
Mormon Choir Performance at Trump Inauguration Draws Ire
The announcement that the Mormon Tabernacle Choir will perform at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony hasn’t been met with universal applause. Erika Munson, co-founder of the pro-LGBT rights group Mormons Building Bridges, said the performance will be seen as the faith’s official stamp of approval for Trump.
SF building where Dirty Harry uttered ‘Go ahead, make my day’…
Dirty Harry seen in front of the restaurant at 3rd and Townsend, which was a McDonald’s in recent years. Photo via Tom Purcell .
SF building where Dirty Harry uttered ‘Go ahead, make my day’…
Dirty Harry seen in front of the restaurant at 3rd and Townsend, which was a McDonald’s in recent years. Photo via Tom Purcell .
Trump Inauguration: Petition Against Mormon Tabernacle…
… try to book performers. Mark Burnett, who produces “Celebrity Apprentice” with Trump and has been overseeing entertainment for inauguration festivities, has brought in talent recruiter Suzanne Bender, a former “Dancing With the Stars” and “American …
Trump Inauguration: Petition Against Mormon Tabernacle…
… try to book performers. Mark Burnett, who produces “Celebrity Apprentice” with Trump and has been overseeing entertainment for inauguration festivities, has brought in talent recruiter Suzanne Bender, a former “Dancing With the Stars” and “American …
Trump Gets – Very Nice Letter’ From Vladimir Putin to…
“I hope both sides are able to live up to these thoughts, and we do not have to travel an alternate path,” Trump responds Friday President-elect Donald Trump shared a letter from Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday that not only offered his “warmest Christmas and New Year greetings,” but also a political message of restoring “the framework of bilateral cooperation.” “A very nice letter from Vladimir Putin; his thoughts are so correct,” Trump said in a statement.
A running list of acts who refuse to perform at Trump’s inauguration
In 2009, President Obama scored Itzhak Perlman, Gabriela Montero, Yo-Yo Ma, and Anthony McGill, plus Aretha Franklin and her show-stopping hat and BeyoncA performing Etta James’ “At Last” during the Inaugural Ball; in 2013, he landed James Taylor, Kelly Clarkson, and BeyoncA . As for President-elect Donald Trump, who’s set to be inaugurated on January 20 because this nightmare is very, very real? He’s having a hard time convincing anyone to perform at his Inauguration Day ceremony.
Donald Trump reignites debate on nuclear arms policy
US president-elect Donald Trump has re-opened the debate over nuclear proliferation, calling for America to “greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability” until the rest of the world “comes to its senses” regarding nuclear weapons. His comments on Twitter came hours after Russian president Vladimir Putin said strengthening his country’s nuclear capabilities should be a chief military objective in the coming year.
Donald Trump lashes out at “so-called ‘A’ list…
In his quest to win the election, Donald Trump managed to offend the very entertainment industry that propped his name in the limelight for so many years. Now the president-elect can’t even book A-list talent to perform at his inauguration, an effective freeze out that reportedly has Trump livid.
Rockettes’ owners say attendance at inauguration is a choice
The Rockettes perform before the lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in New York in 2013. The Radio City Rockettes have been assigned to dance at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in January.
Rockettes – appalled’ at order to perform at Trump…
“Finding out that it has been decided for us that Rockettes will be performing at the Presidential inauguration makes me feel embarrassed and disappointed,” wrote… At the moment, President-elect Donald Trump’s team is working to put together the businessman-turned-politician’s upcoming inauguration.
Actor Eric McCormack on building a more collaborative workplace
“There’s a lot of ego in any business. You can’t fully bury your ego; it’s what allowed me to speak up and be part of the creative process.”
‘Homeland season 6 trailer mirrors reality
It seems as if the only thing ‘Homeland’ got wrong when imagining the next transition of presidential power was the gender of the new commander in chief. In the lengthy trailer released by Showtime this week, peeks into season six of the Emmy winning drama promise a tension-filled battle of power between the new, female president and the CIA.
Actress and author Carrie Fisher.
Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, stars react to Carrie Fisher’s health crisis The ‘Star Wars’ actress suffered a heart attack onboard an LAX-bound plane on Friday. Check out this story on AlamogordoNews.com: http://usat.ly/2hh4fHk Carrie Fisher, photographed in December 2015, was being treated in an intensive care unit after a serious medical emergency on a flight, her brother Todd Fisher, told the Associated Press..
‘Last Man Standing’s Syndication Success Shows Viability Of Star-Driven Sitcoms
ABC’s Friday comedy Last Man Standing was not a hot off-network commodity when it was first taken out to syndication buyers at NATPE 2014. Distributor Twentieth Television originally tried bundling the multi-camera sitcom starring Tim Allen with the studio’s higher-profile fall 2011 comedy series, the single-camera comedy New Girl, toplined by Zooey Deschanel.
New Couple Alert! Kristen Stewart & Stella Maxwell ARE Dating
The news comes as a bit of a surprise considering the Twilight actress and St. Vincent made their red carpet debut in October, but they’ve both since moved on apparently! As we previously reported , the gorge starlets were spotted playing pool at a bar in Savannah, Georgia, and it turns out it’s because the Victoria’s Secret model flew out just to visit KStew! “When Kristen filmed in Savannah, she spent several days together with Stella, who came to visit her. She was with Kristen on the set most days and seemed to have fun.”
Justin Bieber Is Facing Legal Issues In Argentina Over Assault Case
Is it too late now to say sorry? Justin Bieber has remained relatively drama-free through 2016. Sure, he’s blown up at some noisy fans at his concerts and deactivated his Instagram, but compared to the egg-throwing , bucket-peeing , monkey-abandoning antics that we’ve come to expect from Justin Bieber in the past, this year has been incredibly tame.
Trump: US must ‘greatly strengthen’ nuclear capability
President-elect Donald Trump takes a question from a member of the media at Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach, Fla., Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016. Trump on Thursday abruptly called for the United States to “greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability” until the rest of the world “comes to its senses” regarding nuclear weapons.
Katie Couric and Meredith Vieira to fill in for Savannah Guthrie on ‘Today’
Katie Couric and Meredith Vieira to fill in for Savannah Guthrie on ‘Today’ The Today show will be visited by some familiar faces in 2017. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2ijnz4j The NBC morning show announced Thursday that former anchors Katie Couric and Meredith Vieira will both be returning for short periods in early 2017.
Katie Couric, Meredith Vieira return to ‘Today’ as fill-ins
Two of Matt Lauer’s former “Today” show co-hosts – Katie Couric and Meredith Vieira – are returning to the show for a week each in January with Savannah Guthrie on maternity leave. Couric, who was “Today” host from 1989 to 2006, has returned for special occasions but this will be the first time in the anchor’s role.
Watch Helen Mirren call 2016 a a big steaming pile of shita
The actress delivers her Christmas message on this week’s episode of The Graham Norton Show , which she appears on to promote new movie Collateral Beauty . “Hello,” Mirren says, adopting a regal tone that recalls her Oscar-winning performance in The Queen .
Katie Couric to return to ‘Today’ for one week
The veteran newswoman will return to her old stomping grounds for one week in January, opposite her former co-host Matt Lauer, ET confirms. Couric, who left “Today” full-time in 2006 to lead “CBS Evening News,” will be subbing in for Savannah Guthrie, who is on maternity leave since giving birth to her second child on Dec. 9. This isn’t the first time the 59-year-old Couric has returned to “Today.”
Jerry Seinfeld
Famed for starring in the Seinfeld television series, this renowned comedian takes center stage at The Colosseum for two nights. 7:30 pm, $83-$165, Caesars Palace, The Colosseum, 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-731-7333.
David Schwimmer and daughter Cleo wear matching burgundy coats as they go festive shopping
But David Schwimmer and his daughter Cleo took this to the extreme when they wore matching burgundy jackets while Christmas shopping in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The Friends favourite looked full of festive spirit as he marched around with his adorable girl in the upmarket The Grove shopping centre.
SiriusXM to give Alec Baldwin, 2 Dope Queens podcasts a radio home
In this Jan. 13, 2015 file photo, actor Alec Baldwin attends a special screening of his film “Still Alice” in New York. The satellite giant SiriusXM is giving a radio home to several popular podcasts, picking up 11 programs produced by New York’s WNYC Studios, including Baldwin’s “Here’s the Thing” and the irreverent “2 Dope Queens.”
The biggest celebrity breakups in 2016
Dennis Quaid’s ex-wife, Kimberly Quaid, filed for divorce for the second time in June of 2016 after 12 years of marriage. The pair have children: twins Thomas and Zoe.
T2 Trainspotting – Renton Featurette, Trailer and Information
Ewan McGregor explains his ‘Trainspotting’ character Mark ‘Rent Boy’ Renton’s circumstances as we segue into the long-awaited sequel ‘T2 Trainspotting’. He reveals that Renton went to live in Amsterdam after stealing the drug money in the 1996 film and swapped heroin for running.
Christopher Meloni reunites with ‘SVU’ pal Mariska Hargitay
In this Sept. 26, 2013, file photo, Christopher Meloni, left, and Mariska Hargitay arrive at JoyROCKS launch of the No More PSA Campaign at the MILK Studios in Los Angeles.
Donald Trump, A Uniquely American Populist
Two days after the U.S. presidential election, Marine Le Pen the leader of the right wing French National Front tweeted out congratulations to Donald Trump. During a controversial BBC interview that aired a few days later, Le Pen summed up how she believes the American election will affect her own electoral chances.
Sir Patrick Stewart’s US comedy show is cancelled
The comedy from Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane revolved around Sir Patrick’s character Walter Blunt, a British TV host intent on conquering the world of American cable news. Carmi Zlotnik, programming president at Starz, told the Hollywood Reporter: “While Walter may not be returning to the airwaves, we are incredibly proud of the work that was done these past two seasons.”
Tom Arnold claims he has a tape of Trump ‘saying the N-word’ in Apprentice outtakes
… assigned for breaking contract and sharing the clips. The article reads: ‘Two days before the election, one entertainment executive with ties to Clinton contacted someone in the industry who had said he had a copy of a tape depicting Trump that …
Jacqueline Bisset to star in Francois Ozon thriller “L’Amant Double”
PanARMENIAN.Net – French director Francois Ozon has set Jacqueline Bisset to team with French stars Marine Vacth and Jeremie Renier in the French language feature “L’Amant Double”, Variety said. The erotic thriller begins filming this week in Paris with Ozon directing from his own script.
In Fences, Denzel Washington Takes a Break from Making Crap
During the previous decade , Scott had been Denzel Washington’s main director, and this close collaboration resulted in one masterpiece, Man on Fire , and several box-office hits. In the Scott period, Washington usually played a hardworking professional with a complicated past or a personality flaw.
SiriusXM to give Baldwin, 2 Dope Queens podcasts radio home
In this Jan. 13, 2015 file photo, actor Alec Baldwin attends a special screening of his film “Still Alice” in New York. The satellite giant SiriusXM is giving a radio home to several popular podcasts, picking up 11 programs produced by New York’s WNYC Studios, including Baldwin’s “Here’s the Thing” and the irreverent “2 Dope Queens.”
Biggest celebrity social media mistakes of 2016
Social media can be a celebrity’s best frienda or worst enemy. In 2016, plenty of stars had social media mess ups, but here are seven that made headlines: In the wake of the Orlando massacre, Madonna tried to show her support but her effort left some fans feeling offended.
Surreal! That’s what the folk at Merriam-Webster think of 2016
The single biggest spike in look-ups for ‘surreal’ came in November, specifically November 9, the day Donald Trump went from candidate to president-elect. Try something in between: ‘surreal’, which is Merriam-Webster’s word of the year, was just unveiled.
Today in History
On Dec. 20, 1946, the Frank Capra film “It’s A Wonderful Life,” starring James Stewart and Donna Reed, had a preview showing for charity at New York’s Globe Theatre, a day before its official world premiere. In 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was completed as ownership of the territory was formally transferred from France to the United States.
Michelle Obama gives a somber exit interview to Oprah Winfrey
As Michelle Obama prepares to exit the White House, she seems to be in a somber mood. In a wide-ranging interview with Oprah Winfrey, she said the weight her husband’s presidency placed on their family has lifted ”knowing that we’ve made it this far, and we’ve survived and in many ways thrived.’
In somber interview, Michelle Obama says she prays that Americans ‘still have hope’
First lady Michelle Obama is interviewed by Oprah Winfrey in the Yellow Oval Room of the White House on Dec. 14. As Michelle Obama prepares to exit the White House, she seems to be in a somber mood. In a wide-ranging interview with Oprah Winfrey, she said the weight her husband’s presidency placed on their family has lifted “knowing that we’ve made it this far, and we’ve survived and in many ways thrived.”
Seek Solace on Home Video
Get ready to enter the mind of a madman! And it doesn’t hurt that Sir Anthony Hopkins is along for the ride you’re about to take. If you missed Solace in theatres, don’t fret! You’ll soon be able to catch it in the comfort of your own home.
How a Saturday Night Livea turned chaos into TV gold
It’s an unusual time for late-night humor. Rarely has the news cycle been so ripe for comedic commentary and the landscape so saturated with options for viewers.
Ryan Gosling tracks down Harrison Ford in first teaser for ‘Blade Runner 2049’
Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford face off in the first teaser trailer for upcoming sci-fi sequel, Blade Runner 2049 . The clip , released Monday, features Gosling as a new replicant hunting blade runner looking for answers as he seeks out a reclusive Ford.
Pennsylvaniaa s electors, greeted by protesters, vote for Trump
After members of the electoral college in Harrisburg, Pa., Dec. 19, voted to elect Donald Trump president, a mixture of cheers and boos erupted in the state capitol. HARRISBURG, Pa.
10 Things to Know for Today
In a July 14, 1955 file photo, Zsa Zsa Gabor arrives at London Airport from Paris, in a Crimson dress and a straw hat. Gabor died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, of a heart attack at her Bel-Air home, her husband, Prince Frederic von Anhalt, said.
The best TV shows of 2016: ‘O.J.: Made in America,’ ‘Veep’ and ‘ The Americans’ lead the pack
Clockwise from top left, “O.J.: Made in America,” “Veep,” “The Night Of” and “Atlanta.” MUST CREDIT: Mickey Osterreicher, Courtesy of ESPN Films; Lacey Terrell, HBO; Craig Blankenhorn, HBO; Guy D’Alema, FX) Though it’s tempting to burn 2016 in effigy, the bright spot this year was television.
13 power players who gave us the best live TV moments of 2016
Witnessing 2016 unfold could sometimes feel like watching live footage of a slow-motion trainwreck. But as with any disaster, it was hard to look away.
Inside Kanye West’s chaotic year
The ever-polarizing Kanye West navigated his way through a whirlwind year with the release of his latest album, the sudden cancelation of his arena tour, an alarming stint in the hospital and a shocking meeting with president-elect Donald Trump. The notoriously outspoken rapper let his fingers do the talking in the year’s early months through a series of impassioned – and often seemingly unprovoked – online outbursts.
Pennsylvania presidential electors to receive police protection before vote Monday, report says
They’re getting thousands of letters, emails and phone calls each day. Some even say they received death threats.
Donald Trump, Twitterer-in-Chief?
Already this month, Donald Trump has used Twitter to dangle potential Cabinet nominations and changes in foreign policy, criticize the Boeing Co., lash out at a union leader, and lambaste Vanity Fair over a review that trashed his Trump Tower restaurant. The president-elect has also taken to his favorite social media platform to scoff at reports of Russian hacking, dismiss questions about conflicts of interest regarding his businesses, and to tout his tax proposals.
a Saturday Night Livea Pokes Fun at Trumpa s Misspelled Tweets,…
Alec Baldwin returned to Saturday Night Live this weekend to reprise his role as Donald Trump, taking jabs at the president-elect’s relationship with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, his cabinet picks, his misspelled tweets, and the refusal by some musicians to perform at his inauguration. But also notable about the episode is the return of cast member Kate McKinnon’s Hillary Clinton in a sketch later in the show, inspired by the 2003 romantic comedy Love Actually .
Watch Hillary Clinton Spoof ‘Love Actually’ on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Kate McKinnon reprised her role as Hillary Clinton on the latest episode of Saturday Night Live , this time spoofing the holiday classic Love Actually to try and sway an Electoral College voter from certifying Donald Trump as the next president. In the sketch, titled “Hillary Actually,” Clinton shows up on the doorstep of a Republican voter in an effort to sway her vote before the Electoral College meets on Monday .
Watch Hillary Clinton Spoof ‘Love Actually’ on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Kate McKinnon reprised her role as Hillary Clinton on the latest episode of Saturday Night Live , this time spoofing the holiday classic Love Actually to try and sway an Electoral College voter from certifying Donald Trump as the next president. In the sketch, titled “Hillary Actually,” Clinton shows up on the doorstep of a Republican voter in an effort to sway her vote before the Electoral College meets on Monday .
5Chance the Rapper bids goodbye to Obama on SNL with a Run-DMC parody
Not only did the Grammy-nominated artist serve as musical guest for the NBC show’s midseason finale, but he appeared in a sketch about a low-budget Christmas play and starred in “Jingle Barack,” a parody of Run-DMC’s 1987 classic ” Christmas in Hollis .” Along with cast member Kenan Thompson, the pair raps about “the last Christmas with Barack still here” and all the things to do before President-elect Donald Trump takes office: “Imma hurt myself before we lose Obamacare;” put “birth control under the tree;” and “go nuts before the North Pole disappears.”
‘SNL’ mocks Trump, Putin and ties with Exxon CEO
After being criticized by the President-elect as “mean-spirited” and “not very good,” Alec Baldwin and his impersonation of Donald Trump returned on “Saturday Night Live” this week. In the first sketch of the show, Baldwin as Donald Trump gets a surprise holiday visitor who enters through the chimney.
Harrelson’s Lost in London to be shot and screened live
Woody Harrelson’s debut film as director, Lost in London , will be filmed in a single take and broadcast live into over 500 cinemas. The one-time Cheers star has declared that his adventurous movie project is `about one of the worst nights of my life,’ describing it as “a deep, soul-searching comedy.”
Around the remote: Chuck Barney’s TV picks for Dec. 18-24
DON’T MISS: “Tony Bennett Celebrates 90: The Best Is Yet to Come” – We’re all invited to a fabulous birthday bash in honor of the beloved crooner. This two-hour special, recorded earlier at Radio City Music Hall, features tributes from a long line of prominent artists, including Andrea Bocelli, Michael Buble, Lady Gaga, Billy Joel, Elton John, Diana Krall, k.d. lang, Leslie Odom Jr., Rufus Wainwright and Stevie Wonder.
50 Big Ones
From a 12-month melange of events, interviews, life milestones, and press & runway sightings SO extracts the most fashionable moments of 2016. 2 Choreographer/deejay Fatima, model/actress Grace Jones and actress Queen Latifah party at Island Outpost founder Chris Blackwell’s New Year’s Eve party at GoldenEye.
A Dean Martin Christmas?
With technological convergence, the business model is morphing and the goalposts are getting moved. The existing satellite and cable providers have the difficult task of attempting to manage transitioning from a shrinking legacy subscriber base, to a growing subscriber base in newer venues, such as streaming and slinging.
‘SNL’: Donald Trump Should Appoint Kanye West As ‘Secretary Of Humbleness’
‘SNL’ is on a roll! Colin Jost and Michael Che tackled all the big news for the ‘Weekend Update’ sketch on Dec. 17, giving their own spin on current events! The hosts joked how Donald Trump should appoint Kanye West as the ‘Secretary of Humbleness.’ Encore, encore! Colin Jost , 34, and Michael Che , 33, did a spectacular job co-anchoring “Weekend Update” on Dec. 17, treating fans to their daily dose of news on Saturday Night Live .
Baldwin skewers Trump and Putin
Alec Baldwin played President-elect Donald Trump for the final time for 2016 on Saturday Night Live and Russia was in his sights. Picture: Will Heath/NBC via AP ALEC Baldwin was joined by two special guests on his final Saturday Night Live parody of Donald Trump for 2016.
a Will and Gracea Star Eric McCormack: Ia d Do Trump’s Inauguration in Exchange for – a Lobotomy’
Actor and singer Eric McCormack says he would be willing to perform at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on one condition. The Canadian-born star rose to prominence in the late 90s-early 2000s for his role in NBC’s award-winning comedy sitcom Will and Grace.
Heidi Klum rocks ripped blue jeans as she hits the shops with…
Heidi Klum had some girl time with daughter Leni Samuel as the ladies hit up West Hollywood for a bit of shopping on Saturday. The 43-year-old catwalk queen affectionately held hands with her daughter, 12, as they braved a rather chilly day at the shops, with just days to go until Christmas.
With Ivanka Trump, role of first daughter may change
After she played a key role on the campaign trail, the next moves by President-elect Donald Trump’s 35-year-old daughter are being closely watched.
Kiera Knightley could be making a a Pirates of the Caribbeana comeback
Kiera Knightley is reportedly returning to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, after starring as Elizabeth Swann in the original films. Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales is due for release on May 26, 2017.
Michelle Obama Tells Oprah: – We Are Feeling What Not Having…
“It’s a necessary concept, and Barack didn’t just talk about hope because he thought it was just a nice slogan to get votes,” First Lady… First Lady Michelle Obama said that she is “feeling what not having hope feels like” since Donald Trump won the presidential election. The First Lady sat down with Oprah Winfrey for an interview that will air on Monday but was previewed on “CBS This Morning.”
With Ivanka Trump, the role of first daughter may evolve
She was a key player in her father’s winning campaign, and people are closely watching the next moves by President-elect Donald Trump’s 35-year-old daughter. She’s attended her father’s transition meetings with high-profile figures, including the Japanese prime minister and technology leaders, and has indicated her interest in working on policy issues such as child care.
#unpresidented trends on Twitter
President-elect Donald Trump corrected his spelling in a tweet blasting China’s seizure of a U.S. Navy unmanned underwater glider, saying that the seizure of the drone was an “unprecedented” act. He earlier tweeted that the act was “unpresidented.”
Trump campaign struck deal with media company for more favorable coverage
President-elect Donald Trump has long positioned himself at odds with the media, lashing out at reporters and outlets that dared to criticize him or shine light on his numerous scandals. His vitriol toward the press became so intense on the campaign trail that reporters covering his rallies began to fear for their safety .
Ivanka Trump could herald major change for minor role of first daughter
GETTY She was a key player in her father’s winning campaign, and people are closely watching the next moves by President-elect Donald Trump’s 35-year-old daughter. Ivanka has attended her father’s transition meetings with high-profile figures, including the Japanese prime minister and technology leaders, and has indicated her interest in working on policy issues such as childcare.
Arnold Schwarzenegger calls out President Trump over a Celebrity Apprenticea dig
WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump sought prayers Thursday for Arnold Schwarzenegger over ratings for “Celebrity Apprentice” – the show Trump once hosted and which he said has become a “total disaster” since California’s Republican former governor took over the franchise. “When I ran for president, I had to leave the show,” Trump told the audience of more than 2,000 people.
Right to the end, Trump campaign spent less than Clinton’s
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence react to supporters during a rally, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Des Moines, Iowa. President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence react to supporters during a rally, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, in Des Moines, Iowa.
Film Review: – Allied’
Brad Pitt, as a Royal Air Force officer, parachutes into Morocco where he meets, and develops a relationship with Marion Cotillard in A Allied.A From the department of cold comforts, Angelina Jolie can take solace in the fact that the movie in which she costarred with Brad Pitt as he left his wife Jennifer Aniston for her is superior to the new film in which Pitt costars with Marion Cotillard, the woman for whom he may have left Jolie . The crux of this spy thriller is oh-so-subtly revealed in the opening credits, where the letters spelling ALLIED fade to LIE before disappearing completely.
One-stop – Shop’
After watching “The Shop Around the Corner,” consider tracking down these time-tested treasures to bring a bit of extra romance and laughter to your holidays. “It Happened on Fifth Avenue” Rarely seen these days, this charmer of a Christmas comedy involves a loosely knit band of homeless folks, including several WWII vets, all taking shelter at Christmas in a boarded-up mansion, unaware that some of the them are actually the house’s wealthy owners in disguise.
Legendary ‘CHEERS’ Star Has Message For America…
According to John Ratzenberger, Donald Trump’s crucial electoral win last month signaled that “adults are back in charge” of the country. If you don’t recognize the name, you may remember the face of that chipper post office worker who sat at the end of the bar with his beer on every episode of ‘Cheers’.
Media fact-checking more aggressive under Trump
These days of alternative facts, phantom terrorist attacks and fake news are changing the way news organizations do their jobs. Media outlets are more aggressively fact-checking political statements – a function often pushed into the background when campaigns end – finding innovative new formats and seeing keen interest among consumers.
Jake Clemons is more than just Springsteen’s new sideman
Jake Clemons is a chip off the old block. Only in his case, it’s a block once removed.
Notable deaths of 2016
Zsa Zsa Gabor died at age 99 in December 2016. A tabloid fixation, her lengthy film career included spots in a dozen films and television series, including John Huston’s 1952 ‘Moulin Rouge’ and the 1958 film noir ‘Touch of Evil’ by Orson Welles.
Charlotte Church, Rebecca Ferguson decline Trump invite
In this Oct. 20, 2016 file photo, British singer Rebecca Ferguson arrives at the premiere of the film “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” in London.
Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher to be buried together
In this Sept. 10, 2011 file photo, Carrie Fisher kisses her mother, Debbie Reynolds, as they arrive at the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.
Katie Couric to return to “Today” to fill in as host
Two of Matt Lauer’s former “Today” show co-hosts — Katie Couric and Meredith Vieira — are returning to the show for a week each in January with Savannah Guthrie on maternity leave. Couric, who was “Today” host from 1989 to 2006, has returned for special occasions but this will be the first time in the anchor’s role.