TLC’s ‘Jon & Kate Plus 8′ is soon to be ‘Kate Plus Eight’ in wake of Gosselins’ splitNEW YORK — “Jon & Kate Plus 8″ will soon be simply “Kate Plus Eight.” Wal-Mart best symbolizes America, while Twitter might just be a fad, a new poll findsNEW YORK — Half the respondents of a new poll say taxing the richest Americans by at least 50 percent is a great idea, while more than a third consider Twitter a fad that will likely fade. Video captures Hugh Jackman chastising theatergoer for ringing cell phone during Broadway showNEW YORK — Hugh Jackman knows how to stop the show. CBS wins the 1st week, with ABC also strong in the ratings, as fall TV season beginsNEW YORK — CBS began the fall season with a bang, winning the first week overall, scoring the top-rated program and premiering the most-watched new show, according to Nielsen ratings figures released Tuesday. DJ AM’s death ruled accidental drug overdoseNEW YORK — DJ AM died accidentally from a lethal cocktail of prescription drugs and cocaine, the medical examiner’s office ruled Tuesday. CNN looking for Larry King replacementNEW YORK - American television and radio host Larry ing’s contract with CNN is set to expire in 18 months, and the able network’s chiefs are busy lining up his successor in case e retires. Penelope Cruz on Vanity Fair’s November cover
Kardashian sisters earn $1M in just few monthsNEW YORK - The Kardashian sisters have managed to earn 1 million dollars in just a few months by revealing the news of a romantic break-up, a pregnancy, and a wedding. Lindsay Lohan’s New York hotel antic reports falseNEW YORK - While it was rumoured that Lindsay Lohan was creating scenes in various Manhattan hotels last week, it has emerged that the starlet was not even in the city. MJ had a crush on DiNEW YORK - Michael Jackson thought Princess Diana was “his type” but was too shy to ask her out for dinner, a new book reveals. CW’s ‘Beautiful Life’ becomes 1st casualty of new fall TV season, axed after just 2 airingsNEW YORK — The CW network’s “The Beautiful Life: TBL” has become the first television series from the new fall crop to be canceled. Father of late Tim Russert dies in NY at 85; ‘Big Russ’ was subject of 2004 best-sellerBUFFALO, N.Y. — The father of the late “Meet the Press” moderator Tim Russert has died in Buffalo, N.Y. He was 85. Welcome to Twitter, JK Rowling: ‘Harry Potter’ author sets up Twitter accountNEW YORK — The real J.K. Rowling has come to Twitter. Gaddafi’s translator collapsed during his ‘bizarre’ 95-minute UN diatribe!NEW YORK - During the venomous 95-minute speech of Libyan dictator Muammar al-Gaddafi at the United Nations, his personal interpreter struggled to live up to the expectations and simply gave up after he got lost in translation. More bumps for Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Puccini’s ‘Tosca’NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Opera’s new staging of Puccini’s “Tosca” has run into more bumps. Kirsten Dunst testifies in NYC burglary trial that her purse and $2K cash taken from hotelNEW YORK — Greeting judge and jurors with a friendly “Hi!,” Kirsten Dunst served as a star witness Thursday against a man charged in the theft of her designer purse while she was on a movie set. Mamas and Papas daughter Mackenzie Phillips alleges incest, but calls her dad ‘a good man’NEW YORK — “I am sharing my truth,” says Mackenzie Phillips, “in the hope that it helps other incest survivors.” Movie Review: ‘Surrogates’ a robotic retread of familiar ideas; a quality B-movie at its bestNEW YORK — “Surrogates” is itself a surrogate, a kind of stand-in for many of the sci-fi movies of the recent past: In it, you’ll recognize the ideas of “Blade Runner,” ”Minority Report” and even “WALL-E.” On the follow-up to ‘Spirit,’ Leona Lewis gets dark, uptempo on sophomore CDNEW YORK — Leona Lewis made a name for herself with her debut song “Bleeding Love,” a soaring ballad that flew the 24-year-old to the top of the charts worldwide. ‘Da Vinci Code’ publisher Steve Rubin resigningNEW YORK — The man who published “The Da Vinci Code” is resigning. NY’s Clinton Global Initiative focuses on education, jobs; Brad Pitt gives Katrina updateNEW YORK — Education, jobs and the rebuilding of New Orleans are up for discussion at the Clinton Global Initiative — which features royalty of the real and Hollywood variety. Historic RI theater that hosted Wilde, Welles and Rogers undergoes $4.6 million restorationNEWPORT, R.I. — The stage has been dark and the curtains closed at the Newport Casino Theatre for more than 20 years, but a little imagination can conjure up images of Will Rogers spinning a monologue here or Orson Welles or Oscar Wilde entertaining the crowd. Too clean? Patrick Swayze once thought ‘Dirty Dancing’ a ’summer-camp movie.’NEW YORK — “Dirty Dancing” made Patrick Swayze a superstar, but when he first read the script, he found it a little clean. Mackenzie Phillips calls her dad, John Phillips, ‘a good man,’ even as her book alleges incestNEW YORK — Mackenzie Phillips is defending her father John Phillips as “a good man” despite her claims that they had an incestuous affair. But her stepmother Michelle Phillips says Phillips is lying about the affair and is just trying to cash in on her book. Binghamton basketball star Tiki Mayben arrested in NY hometown on charges of dealing cocaineTROY, N.Y. — New York police have charged standout Binghamton University basketball player Emanuel “Tiki” Mayben with possessing and selling cocaine. Miley Cyrus points to new tour, album and movie as signs she’s maturing, in career and lifeLOS ANGELES — Miley Cyrus doesn’t need to look at the music charts to know that her songs are making a connection with the fans — all she has to do is update her Twitter page. Aubrey O’Day’s ‘Peepshow’ to gripe over leaked nude photosNEW YORK - American singer Aubrey O’Day posted a semi-nude tape on her blog to hit back at the nude photos leaked from her ‘Peepshow’ performance. Reality TV maestro Mark Burnett is named producer of ‘People’s Choice Awards’ show for 2010NEW YORK — “The People’s Choice Awards” has announced that it’s chosen Mark Burnett to produce next year’s broadcast. Aniston still loves Pitt?NEW YORK - It seems Jennifer Aniston still has feelings for ex-hubby Brad Pitt as she burst into tears in her trailer while filming in New York, telling an assistant that a scene “reminded her of him,” a source said. Here’s why Travolta wanted to take his son to airportNEW YORK - American actor John Travolta has revealed that he decided to take his dying son Jett to the airport after waiting 40 minutes for the ambulance to arrive. Mickey Rourke lands ‘Ice Man’ roleNEW YORK - Mickey Rourke is set to play a Mafia responsible for the killing of more than 200 people in a new film. Emily Blunt, Eva Longoria portraits fetch $30k eachNEW YORK - Actresses Emily Blunt and Eva Longoria Parker’s images fetched 30,000 dollars each at a recent auction. Why Woody Harrelson turned veganNEW YORK - Woody Harrelson didn’t become vegan because of his love for animals, but to get rid of his acne. Past and present cast members gather to mark near-record 20th season of ‘Law & Order’NEW YORK — A dozen past and present “Law & Order” stars gathered Wednesday to mark the start of the show’s 20th year. New Jackson single, ‘This is It,’ coming out next monthNEW YORK — The first posthumous release of a new Michael Jackson song, “This Is It,” is scheduled for Oct. 12. |