Friday, July 9, 2010

Mel Gibson’s agency drops him as a client

Mel Gibson’s agency drops him as a client

Mel Gibson’s agency drops him as a client

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 03:59 PM PDT

Just one week after Mel Gibson's longtime agent Ed Limato passed away, his agency William Morris Endeavor has confirmed that the controversial actor is no longer a client. Deadline Hollywood first reported the news this afternoon. It really comes as no surprise that WME, which is topped by Ari Emanuel, would cease to do business


Sean Astin takes the EW Pop Culture Personality Test, admits he cries at everything, and reveals plans for his feature directorial debut

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 03:40 PM PDT

We know him as a member of the Goonies and someone who's made grown men cry twice (playing Rudy Ruettiger and Samwise Gamgee). But if you have preschoolers in your life, chances are they know Sean Astin as the voice of Oso, the stuffed panda bear who works for U.N.I.Q.U.E (United Network for Investigating Quite Usual Events) – an international organization of


Tom Jones gets back to basics with gospel album (Reuters)

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 03:46 PM PDT

Reuters - A French expression best describes the latest news from a Welsh phenomenon -- Tom Jones has gone au naturel, and not just by finally letting his gray hair show.


'Fringe' meets 'The Wire'!

Posted: 08 Jul 2010 10:00 PM PDT

Michael Ausiello confirms exclusively that Andre Royo (a.k.a. Bubbles!) will guest on season 3 premiere


‘Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn’ to film in Louisiana and Vancouver

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 03:35 PM PDT

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn has found its home, and for the first time, Twi-Hards can travel down south to catch a glimpse of their favorite vampires. Summit Entertainment announced today what had long been expected: that the final two Twilight films, to be directed by Bill Condon, will shoot in both Baton Rouge, La.,


Happy Birthday, Mr. Tom Hanks, the love of my movie life.

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 03:15 PM PDT

Happy birthday to you, Tom Hanks! You're turning a very young 54 today, and I, for one, am grateful. For "it was like magic" when I first discovered your work. Okay, maybe "magic" is a bit of stretch. But you had me at hello and all those other cheesy things you say about the stars


Charlie Sheen case delayed again

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 02:57 PM PDT

Reuters - Charlie Sheen's attempt to resolve charges of assaulting his wife ahead of taping for a new season of hit television comedy "Two and a Half Men" was dealt a setback on Friday when his planned court date was delayed three weeks.


Website posts recording of racist Gibson rant

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 02:48 PM PDT

AP - A celebrity website has posted audio of a recording it says is Mel Gibson engaging in a racist and sexist rant toward his ex-girlfriend.


Shocking Tape of Mel Gibson's Alleged N-Word Rant Released

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 02:37 PM PDT

A man said to be Mel Gibson spews obscenities and racial epithets at his girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva


Haybert, Izzard tackle 'Race' on and off stage

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 02:31 PM PDT

Dennis Haybert and Eddie Izzard tackle the delicate topic in David Mamet's 'Race.' In the play, the African-American and white law firm partners debate the merits of representing a wealthy white client accused of raping a young black woman. (July 9)


'APB' turns cops and robbers into MMO game

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 02:15 PM PDT

No warlocks or elves in this massively multiplayer online PC game. AP's weekly Video Game Video offers a look at the new "APB," by the makers of "Crackdown." (July 9)


Website posts recording of racist Gibson rant (AP)

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 03:26 PM PDT

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2010 file photo, Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva arrive at the 'Edge Of Darkness' Premiere in Paris. (AP Photo/Jacques Brinon, file)AP - Mel Gibson is heard using a racial epithet and calling his ex-girlfriend a "whore" in a recording released by a celebrity news website Friday.

Susan Boyle launches a singing competition: Are you in?

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 03:12 PM PDT

Internet sensation, Britain's Got Talent runner-up,  and platinum-selling recording artist Susan Boyle announced she's launching a singing competition on her website. The prize? A chance to duet with her on her next album. Contenders are asked to submit a video of themselves singing "Silent Night" through her YouTube channel. It sounds like a nice move


Website posts recording of racist Gibson rant (AP)

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 03:26 PM PDT

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2010 file photo, Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva arrive at the 'Edge Of Darkness' Premiere in Paris. (AP Photo/Jacques Brinon, file)AP - Mel Gibson is heard using a racial epithet and calling his ex-girlfriend a "whore" in a recording released by a celebrity news website Friday.

Billboard CD reviews: Sheryl Crow, Sarah McLachlan (Reuters)

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 02:45 PM PDT

Reuters - Sheryl Crow's hometown of Kennett, Missouri, is indeed 100 miles from Memphis.


U.S. judge slashes penalty in music download case (Reuters)

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 02:23 PM PDT

Reuters - A U.S. judge slashed the penalty levied by a jury against a Boston Ph.D. student found guilty in 2009 of illegally downloading and sharing songs published by some of the world's biggest recording companies.


Charlie Sheen case delayed again (Reuters)

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 02:57 PM PDT

Reuters - Charlie Sheen's attempt to resolve charges of assaulting his wife ahead of taping for a new season of hit television comedy "Two and a Half Men" was dealt a setback on Friday when his planned court date was delayed three weeks.


New "Mad Men" season threatened by AT&T cable dispute (Reuters)

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 02:45 PM PDT

Reuters - AT&T U-Verse has threatened to pull the AMC network that airs Emmy-award winning drama "Mad Men" off the air just before the July 25 debut of its fourth season, as the cable provider continues to dispute carriage fees demanded by the network.


When grown men cry (on-screen)

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 02:50 PM PDT

Jezebel has up a way-excellent compilation of 57 Hollywood actors emptying their tear ducts for our viewing pleasure. (See the video embedded after the jump.) Among my favorites: Tom Cruise's strangled, furious weeping in Magnolia; Denzel Washington's proud, defiant tear in Glory; and — of course — every single one of the 146 times Robert


Boston judge cuts penalty in song-sharing case (AP)

Posted: 09 Jul 2010 02:46 PM PDT

AP - A federal judge has drastically trimmed a $675,000 verdict against a Boston University graduate student who was found guilty of illegally downloading and sharing songs online.


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