Jumat, 31 Juli 2009
A lot has happened since Jon and Kate Gosselin announced their plans to divorce on their TLC show "Jon and Kate Plus 8." What can the family's fans expect to see when the reality series returns August 3 in the first episode since the Gosselins' split?
Overwritten, overripe 'Salome' in Sherman
In Noel Coward's "Private Lives," one of the characters observes: "How potent cheap music is." Nearly 50 years earlier, Oscar Wilde discovered the same effect could be achieved with sensationalism when he wrote his short play "Salome," based on an incident described in the Bible.
Search warrants say there is probable evidence of Jackson's doctor prescribing to an addict
Six hip-hop artists from five countries speaking four languages are on stage, warming up for their show at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Search warrants say there is probable evidence of Jackson's doctor prescribing to an addict
Michael Jackson's cardiologist is the central focus of a federal investigation into the singer's death, a law enforcement official told CNN on Wednesday.
Parents' guide to new movie releases
"G-Force"Rating: PG for some mild action and rude humor. What it's about: Chatty, trained rodents make up a new Special Forces branch of the government, if they can prove themselves. The kid attractor factor: Talking commando guinea pigs. Good lessons/bad lessons: Size doesn't matter.
Kamis, 30 Juli 2009
You might have thought the bruhaha over the Erin Andrews peephole video had died down, as its been a few days since she topped the Google Trends. As I said previously, though, any new news will create another Internet firestorm of activity.
Lawyer: Ex-wife won't seek custody of Jackson kids
Michael Jackson's ex-wife and the mother of his two eldest children, Debbie Rowe, has agreed not to challenge the singer's mother for custody of the children, a Jackson family lawyer said in a CBS News interview.
Kanye West: 'I'm The New King Of Pop'
Following the tragic death of the real "King of Pop" Michael Jackson, Kanye West has gone on to say that "There's nobody who can match me in sales and in respect so it only makes sense for me to take over Michael's crown and become the new King."
Schwartz's 'Pippin' vibrant in Brookfield
Despite the kinky-looking characters in vivid makeup and provocative costumes wandering the aisles of Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, it is not a sanitarium for somnambulists. In fact, I doubt that anyone could doze for even a second during the theater's vibrant production of Stephen Schwartz's 1972 breakthrough musical, "Pippin.
Rabu, 29 Juli 2009
What drove LeAnn Rimes and husband apart?
When the news broke that LeAnn Rimes and Dean Sheremet had separated -- just four months after the singer was reportedly caught in an affair with actor Eddie Cibrian -- it saddened many friends who had admired their marriage and what they did for each other over the past seven years.
Jackson doctor had money problems
Dr. Conrad Murray was suffering financially with nearly $435,000 in judgments and liens against him over the past two years, according to court documents. Then he decided to leave his practice and work for Michael Jackson, getting paid $150,000 a month.
Fox News' Glenn Beck Call Obama a 'Racist': He cites prez' response to the Gates arrest. (Video)
*Fox News Channel commentator Glenn Beck said he believes President Barack Obama is a racist and has exposed himself as a person with "a deep-seated hatred for white people or the white culture," reports the Associated Press. Beck made the statement during a guest appearance Tuesday on the "Fox & Friends" morning show during a discussion of Obama's reaction to the arrest of Harvard University scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. Gates is black and was arrested for disorderly conduct by a white policeman over a misunderstanding about a break-in at Gates' home. An Obama spokesman, William Burton, said the White House had no comment on Beck Click over to check out the video of Beck making his comment.
Musicals at Richter to close season with Schwartz show
In 1971, at the age of 21, composer Stephen Schwartz, of Ridgefield, scored a hit with the musical "Godspell." In 1983, he turned his attention once again to biblical themes and the concept of a musical based on the first nine books of the Bible. Originally called "Family Tree," it was renamed "Children of Eden" by director John Caird, who oversaw the first production in London in 1991.
Selasa, 28 Juli 2009
'My Girl' star all grown up in acting comeback
She broke your heart and won rave reviews as the earnest kid in the coming-of-age drama "My Girl." And then, a few years later, Anna Chlumsky had her own heart broken -- by Hollywood.
Source: Jackson doc gave him powerful drug
Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, administered a powerful drug that authorities believe killed the singer, a source close to the Jackson family and with knowledge of the investigation confirmed to CNN on Monday. Murray allegedly gave Jackson the anesthetic propofol in the 24 hours before he died, the source said.
Jillian and Ed Still Together: Do We Really Care?
Has reality TV run its course? I wish. When you look at the soap opera-ish moments on many shows, you have to wonder just how much is reality. With last night's finale to The Bachelorette, the question is, do we really care that Jillian and Ed are still together?
Senin, 27 Juli 2009
'Real Housewives of Atlanta' adds new face
Why would an award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and single mother want to tack reality TV star onto her long list of accomplishments? For Kandi Burruss, the newest member of the "Real Housewives of Atlanta," the answer is simple: "I was a fan last year. I love the show."
Man Arrested in Alexis Cohen's Hit-and-Run Death
A 23-year-old man was arrested Sunday in the death of a former "American Idol" contestant, who was struck by a car in New Jersey, authorities said.
Man Arrested in Alexis Cohen's Hit-and-Run Death
A man has been arrested in the hit-and-run death of two-time former American Idol contestant Alexis Cohen. Daniel Bark, 23, was arrested at 6 PM Sunday in Atlantic Highlands, NJ, and is being held in the Ocean County Jail in Toms River.
Minggu, 26 Juli 2009
Alexis Cohen, who auditioned unsuccessfully for "American Idol" in 2008 and 2009 has been found dead. She was 25.
Sabtu, 25 Juli 2009
Nadya Suleman Inks Deal for Reality Show
The administrators of Michael Jackson's estate have filed court papers disclosing they've recovered $5.5 million in cash from one of Jackson's "former financial advisers."
Nadya Suleman Inks Deal for Reality Show
Guess who signed a reality TV contract? Octomom, Nadya Suleman. While the project had been in the works, the ink is finally dry on the contract.
Soiree at Caramoor with theremin and Jorge Luis Prats
KATONAH, N.Y. -- With the rechristening of the Rosen House, formerly known as the House Museum, Caramoor set out recently to pay tribute to Walter and Lucie Rosen in the style that would make them feel right at home. Simply put, it was grand.On July 16 a small group enjoyed a brief presentation on the fascinating history of the Rosen family and a demonstration of music on the theremin, an instrument that generated high frequency tones from the electromagnetic field of the performer's hands.
Jumat, 24 Juli 2009
Review: Little to love in 'The Ugly Truth'
Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler certainly generate sexual chemistry in "The Ugly Truth," but the movie is a romantic comedy in which the two main characters aren't so much human beings as walking, talking extremes of he said/she said psychobabble.
Michael had a secret son? Who knew?! (Video)
*A grown man now, Michael Jackson's supposedly, might be, secret son was sitting with the family at the memorial service, but no one knew. According to New York Daily News, Omer Bhatti was brought down to the front to sit with the family during the services. His mother is said to be a Norweigan woman Mike had a one night stand with. Say what?! He wasn't that type of guy ... was he? Hmm, what do we reallllllly know about MJ? He had a Billie Jean out there for real? Click over for the rest of the story and check out the video for even MORE info about this guy.
Gary's Rib House worth a second look
Gary's Rib House in New Milford was featured in a story Thursday in the GO section of The News-Times. The restaurant is at 475 Danbury Road (Route 7) and can be reached at 860-354-1234. Hours are: lunch, Tuesday to Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.
Kamis, 23 Juli 2009
Coppola's wife on life with famed director
Eleanor Coppola met her husband, Francis in Ireland in 1962.
Summer TV shows not so hot for critics
Summer offers lots of things to do outdoors, which is good for the many television viewers who complain about the quality of programming then. It's not that there aren't things to watch. On network television, there are plenty of repeats, reality shows and final episodes of series that have been canceled. But summertime viewing can be a wasteland.
LeBron Gettin' Seriously Dunked On Video Surfaces
*It appears that LeBron let go of his insecurities over being dunked on and has allowed the video to be released online ... or someone got it and ran to the nearest computer to upload the footage before he becomes aware. But, it's funny...if you blink while watching the game, you might just miss it, so they made sure there was a shot of it in super slow motion. Enjoy! Can't win 'em all LeBron! It's all in good fun. I'm sure he practices good sportsmanship. Well, maybe not (remembering his NBA playoff loss to Orlando). Wanna see the dunk? Then click over and check it out.
Moving, musical tale of coming of age in West Virginia's mining country in 'Burnt Part Boys'
"The Burnt Part Boys" at the Powerhouse Theater at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie is a touching, bluegrass folk opera set in the mining country of West Virginia.The Powerhouse production is the third stop for this musical since its debut at Barrington Stage Company in their Musical Lab series in 2006.
Rabu, 22 Juli 2009
'Twilight' fans bring frenzy to conventions
There is no fan like a "Twilighter."
Sam Raimi to Direct "Warcraft" Movie
Variety reported late Tuesday night that Sam Raimi has signed to direct the "World of Warcraft" movie. The movie will be titled "Warcraft," possibly leading to a "Warcraft 2, 3, etc." if things go well.
'Enchanted' actress Rachel Covey coming to Ridgefield
After their YouTube video got millions of hits, talented students reveal their poetry about what it means to be a black teen in America -- their challenges and hopes.
On 'Larry King Live,' Joe Jackson Still Suspects 'Foul Play' But Denies Abusing Michael
*Sporting a black fedora and a gold medallion of Africa, Joe Jackson was on CNN's "Larry King Live" Monday night continuing allegations that his son Michael Jackson was murdered by his personal physician Conrad Murray, who was with Michael when he died. "The doctor gave him something to make him rest, and then he don't wake up no more. Something is wrong there," Jackson said. He never referred to Murray by name. "This doctor, he ran away. They had to look for him three days to find him. To me that is foul play," Jackson said. Police interviewed Murray three days after Jackson's death. Authorities say he is a not a suspect, though the cardiologist is a key figure in the investigation because he was with Jackson in the mansion and tried to revive him. His car has been seized after police said they believe the vehicle may contain drugs or other evidence. Bur what about beating Michael as a child? Well, click over to see Papa Joe's response to Larry King.
'Enchanted' actress Rachel Covey coming to Ridgefield
After losing a tooth in the middle of filming the 2007 Walt Disney movie "Enchanted," 8-year-old Rachel Covey learned that when it comes to acting, you should expect the unexpected.Rachel -- who is now 11 -- played the role of Morgan Philip in the musical family feature film, which also starred Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey and James Marsden.
Selasa, 21 Juli 2009
New York City's Time Square fixture, The Naked Cowboy plans to run for mayor of the Big Apple. .
'For Colored Girls' has lasting power
A rainbow brought Ntozake Shange some peace.
Star Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger Named in Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Star Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger has been named as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by a woman in Nevada. The lawsuit names a total of nine defendants. Andrea McNulty is listed as the plaintiff.
Senin, 20 Juli 2009
'Angela's Ashes' author dies
Author Frank McCourt, whose tragic childhood became creative grist for his first book, the Pulitzer Prize-winning "Angela's Ashes," died Sunday, according to the Web site of his publisher, Simon & Shuster. He was 78.
Reports of a peephole video showing ESPN's reporter Erin Andrews nude first emerged on Friday, but since then it's continued to be one of the most widely searched for terms on the Internet. Hackers aren't wont to pass that sort of opportunity up, and are attempting to infect your computer via purported links to the video.
Minggu, 19 Juli 2009
A flock of global entertainment notables and politicos, including France's first lady Carla Bruni, toasted Nelson Mandela's 91st birthday with an all-star concert at Radio City Music Hall.
Sabtu, 18 Juli 2009
Happy 40th birthday Woodstock baby, if you exist
Elizabeth Taylor checked out of a Los Angeles hospital "sore, but intact," the actress said in an online message posted Friday evening.
ESPN's Erin Andrews Exposed Via Peephole Video
Erin Andrews, ESPN's popular reporter and blogger was overexposed this week when the a site uploaded a peephole video of her taken while she was nude. Obviously, based on the image above, there are plenty of men (and some women) who would be interested in a video like that.
Happy 40th birthday Woodstock baby, if you exist
BETHEL, N.Y. -- Welcome to middle age, Woodstock Baby -- if you're really out there. The babies reportedly born at the Woodstock festival 40 years ago remain the most enduring mystery from that chaotic weekend that defined a generation. Depending on the source, there was one birth on that patch of upstate New York farmland between Aug.
Jumat, 17 Juli 2009
Madonna stage collapses killing Brit and French workers
In the enchantingly original and romantic (500) Days of Summer, Summer (Zooey Deschanel) is a girl -- capricious, alluring, and not entirely knowable -- and Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is the greeting-card writer who convinces himself that she's "better than the girl of my dreams."
Madonna stage collapses killing Brit and French workers
A BRIT killed while setting up the stage for a Madonna concert in France was named today.
Parents guide to new movie releases
"Hary Potter and the Half-Blood Prince''Rating: PG for scary images, some violence, language and mild sensuality. What it's about: The Hogwarts students cope with their junior year in school -- with hormones and Death Eaters as their main worries. The kid attractor factor: Harry Potter and friends, beloved by a generation.
Kamis, 16 Juli 2009
Musician has world's fastest fingers
Not every classically trained musician has the gumption to interpret Michael Jackson on the violin. But German-born virtuoso David Garrett re-imagines "Smooth Criminal" with such fervor that you'd think Jackson had intended the song to be played by the instrument all along.
Amy Winehouse, Blake Fielder-Civil granted divorce
"30 Rock" led all shows with 22 Emmy nominations, and "Mad Men" had 16 as the nods were announced Thursday morning. Among the surprises: "Family Guy" picked up a nomination for best comedy series.
Amy Winehouse, Blake Fielder-Civil granted divorce
Amy Winehouse's tempestuous marriage ended Thursday when the singer and Blake Fielder-Civil were granted a divorce by a judge in London.
People in the news
Chappelle drawsthousands to showPORTLAND, Ore. -- Thousands of people who learned through text message, Twitter and word-of-mouth that comedian Dave Chappelle would hold a free show filled a downtown Portland square late Tuesday and early Wednesday.
Rabu, 15 Juli 2009
Now this is funny. NBA player Richard Jefferson, recently traded from the New Jersey Nets to the San Antonio Spurs, also broke off his engagement to former Nets dancer Kesha Ni'Cole Nichols at the same time. Thing is, he didn't tell his guests.
Katherine and Joe Jackson a unique team
If it's true an individual's personality is shaped and influenced by his or her parents, then Michael Jackson couldn't have had more different wells from which to draw.
Selasa, 14 Juli 2009
Jackson fans stage tribute on concert night
Hundreds of Michael Jackson fans gathered in London on Monday to pay tribute to the tragic pop star on the night when he was supposed to be opening his 50-night residency in the city.
The Daily ShowHalf-Baked Alaska: Palin to Quit as Her Family's Mother
It's been eight years since Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint first hopped on the Hogwarts Express, and the three have done little else since. Now that the ride will soon come to an end, the cast is trying to fathom a life without the Harry Potter films.
The Daily ShowHalf-Baked Alaska: Palin to Quit as Her Family's Mother
The Daily Show's Senior Alaskan Correspondent Samantha Bee took on Jon Stewart in a segment titled "Half-Baked Alaska" on Monday night. As Bee said, calling Sarah Palin's resignation as quitting, or even resigning is off-base:.
Senin, 13 Juli 2009
Is Obama Checkin' Out Booty At The G8 Economic Conference? (Video)
A disabled punk bank has launched a campaign to fight for the rights of disabled people to be able to party late.
Is Obama Checkin' Out Booty At The G8 Economic Conference? (Video)
*In case you haven't heard, President Obama was busy taking care of business last week at the G8 Summit in Italy and he's catching hell over a picture being distributed by Fox News and other outlets. But, the real story is in video, not the still photo. It appears that we have been "punk'd" ... at least those who believed they were seeing the President staring at some arbitrary girl's butt. Plus, why would he look at that can when he's already got that plus beauty and brains in First Lady Michelle? But who could blame him if he did sneak a quick peek. That's what men do, even gentlemen. Nothing like a little variety erry now and then. :) Now, on the other hand, France's President Nicolas Sarkozy seems to be going out of his way to check out the ba-donk-a-donk on home girl. Click over and view the evidence on video and let us know what you think.
Minggu, 12 Juli 2009
Entertainment Weekly's picks of the week
Let's sum this up in one word: finally.
Jon Gosselin Hits the French Riviera with New Girlfriend
Jon Gosselin, 32, separated from Kate Gosselin of "Jon & Kate Plus Eight," hit the French Riviera this weekend with his new girlfriend, Hailey Glassman, 22. What's ironic is that Hailey is the daughter of Kate Gosselin's doctor Lawrence Glassman, who performed Kate's tummy tuck.
Sabtu, 11 Juli 2009
Jackson custody hearing rescheduled again
A custody hearing for singer Michael Jackson's children scheduled for Monday has been pushed back for a second time.
Joe Jackson believes Paris, Blanket are rising stars
Joe Jackson wants to teach his grandchildren a thing or two about showbiz. The infamously hard-driving father of Michael Jackson said he has his eye on Michael's two youngest children.
Exes double-dating not a good idea
Adapted from a recent online discussion.Dear Carolyn:At my ex-boyfriend's insistence, he and his fiancee will be double-dating with me and my boyfriend this weekend. Our relationship went badly, and this is probably a bad idea, but we're committed to it now.
Jumat, 10 Juli 2009
Review: 'Bruno' no 'Borat,' still outrageous
Achtung, baby!
Pelosi Squashes MiJac Congressional Resolution By Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee
*It's over for House Resolution 600the legislation introduced by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas that would have proclaimed Michael Jackson as an American legend, musical icon and world humanitarian. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday denied the resolution because debate on the symbolic measure could raise "contrary views" about the pop star's life, she explained. Lawmakers are free to use House speeches "to express their sympathy or their praise any time that they wish," said Pelosi, D-Calif. "I don't think it's necessary for us to have a resolution." Even before Pelosi's comments, some Democrats said privately they did not support the resolution and a divisive debate would hurt House efforts to muster the votes for priorities such as health care and climate change.
Newtown Historical Society presents 14th annual house and garden Tour
Nine exceptional properties will be featured in the Newtown Historical Society's 14th annual House and Garden Tour, set for July 18.The self-guided tour will go from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., rain or shine.Reflecting the history of Newtown, the tour features four houses, one from each century since the town's incorporation, and their gardens.