1 night after ‘Tosca’ failure, normalcy returns to Metropolitan Opera with ‘Figaro’NEW YORK — Normalcy returned to the Metropolitan Opera with a charming second-night revival of Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro,” one night after a new production of Puccini’s “Tosca” left a significant segment of the audience booing one of the company’s biggest failures in decades. ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Ellen Pompeo and husband Chris Ivery welcome daughter Stella LunaNEW YORK — “Grey’s Anatomy” star Ellen Pompeo has given birth to a daughter. Brad Pitt in talks for ‘Sherlock Holmes’ sequelNEW YORK - Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt has had discussions with the producers of “Sherlock Holmes” to star in a sequel as the detective’s nemesis Moriarty, according to people familiar with the project. Mackenzie Phillips’ new book alleges she had sexual relationship with her dad, John PhillipsCHICAGO — Former child star Mackenzie Phillips said Wednesday that she had a decade-long sexual relationship with her father, pop superstar John Phillips, who also taught her how to roll joints and injected her with cocaine. ABBA, Kiss, Red Hot Chili Peppers, LL Cool J and Stooges among nominees for 2010 Rock HallNEW YORK — Kiss, LL Cool J and the Red Hot Chili Peppers could be among next year’s inductees at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Catherine Zeta-Jones, Angela Lansbury to share top billing in ‘A Little Night Music’ revivalNEW YORK — There will be more than a little star power in the upcoming Broadway revival of “A Little Night Music,” the Stephen Sondheim-Hugh Wheeler musical. Leno has strong opening week with new NBC show, but now real competition sets inNEW YORK — If only every week could be so easy for Jay Leno. After strong opening week, prime-time Jay Leno show faces real competitionNEW YORK — If only every week could be so easy for Jay Leno. Ex-NY Giant Burress gets 2 years in prison in gun case, hopes to return to NFL after releaseNEW YORK — Former Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress tearfully told his family goodbye as he was led away to prison Tuesday after being sentenced to two years on a weapons charge. New Dan Brown novel, ‘The Lost Symbol,’ tops 2 million in first weekNEW YORK — Dan Brown’s new novel has passed the 2 million mark and bested Bill Clinton’s “My Life” in the record books. Heather Locklear to reprise her role from original ‘Melrose Place’ on the CW’s updated versionNEW YORK — Heather Locklear is reprising her signature role as scheming Amanda Woodward on its updated version of “Melrose Place,” the CW network announced Tuesday. Sean “Diddy” Combs to change label companies?NEW YORK - Rumours are abuzz that rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs may change label companies when his five-year contract with Warner Music ends in April. Michael Sheen’s New Moon role finally intrigues daughterNEW YORK - Michael Sheen says his daughter has never been excited by his on-screen roles, but his “Twilight: New Moon” character is has intrigued her finally. Boos greet director’s muddled new production of Puccini’s ‘Tosca’ as Met opens opera seasonNEW YORK — When was there last an opening night quite like this at the staid old Metropolitan Opera? Angie Harmon kicks off celeb shoe auction for playground charity, puts baby on obstacle courseNEW YORK — Angie Harmon is hosting a celebrity shoe auction in New York City and sending her baby daughter through an obstacle course to raise money for charity. New luxury reality: Casual, multifunctional as industry grapples with changing shopper habitsNEW YORK — The world of high fashion is coming down to earth a bit. Artists, writers, celebs and others fight to save Hamptons’ NPR stationSOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. — Imagine the Hamptons without the ocean. National Book Awards ask public to choose all-time bestNEW YORK — The National Book Awards would like your vote. Ratings up slightly for Emmy Awards despite NFL competitionNEW YORK — Neil Patrick Harris did for the Emmy Awards what he did for the Tonys earlier this year: increase the award show’s audience over the previous year. Netflix names 7-member team winner of $1 million prize to improve movie recommendationsNEW YORK — And the winner is … Netflix. Nude Charlize Theron shoots at dawn to avoid paparazzi
Mischa Barton’s morning wisdom-tooth misery finally endsNEW YORK - Mischa Barton has finally got respite from the wisdom-tooth misery that took a heavy toll on the actress last month. Miranda Kerr enjoys night out with Lukas Haas
Neil Patrick Harris deserves a prize of his own as outstanding host of Emmy Awards broadcast
7 best reality Emmys in a row for CBS’ ‘Amazing Race’NEW YORK — “The Amazing Race” extends its winning streak to an amazing seven years as it scores another Emmy in the outstanding reality competition category. Jeff Probst of ‘Survivor’ wins Emmy for best reality show hostNEW YORK — “Survivor” star Jeff Probst takes home his second Emmy as best reality show host. Avril Lavigne ‘partied hard before split’NEW YORK - Avril Lavigne reportedly partied hard on the French Riviera before she split with husband Deryck Whibley. Meet Justin Timberlake, the ‘rude’ line-crosserNEW YORK - Justin Timberlake recently miffed a beautiful woman while visiting a nightclub. The girl said that the singer was rude when he entered the club Avenue. Blanchett starrer ‘Indian Summer’ halted over Nehru-Edwina affairNEW YORK - The production of Hollywood movie Indian Summer has reportedly been put on hold and the reason is said to be the portrayal of the relationship between Jawaharlal Nehru, Indias first prime minister, and Lady Edwina Mountbatten, wife of the last British viceroy of India. Drew Barrymore skips promotion for her roller derby filmNEW YORK - Drew Barrymore, who spent all weekend partying at the Toronto Film Festival, did not show up at the promotion for her roller derby movie. Martha Stewart’s unsympathetic words for Jessica Simpson after pooch lossNEW YORK - Dog lover Martha Stewart has criticized singer Jessica Simpson for being careless about her pet pooch Daisy, which was recently hauled off by a wild coyote. Nuns at Lady Gaga’s school aghast at her videoNEW YORK - The nuns who teach at a school where pop star Lady Gaga once studied were reportedly far from happy when shown a video of her performance. Suzanne Somers says chemotherapy killed Patrick SwayzeNEW YORK - Actress Suzanne Somers, who is herself a cancer survivor, thinks that chemotherapy has killed Patrick Swayze. Lohan chucked out of hotel after fightNEW YORK - Hollywood singer-actress Lindsay Lohan was thrown out of a hotel here after a blazing row with lover Samantha Ronson. Can’t get your local TV stations? Here are tips for improving TV receptionNEW YORK — If you watch broadcast TV but you’re missing some of your local stations, you’re not alone. Reception problems have been widespread after major stations ended their analog transmissions more than three months ago. |