Actress Laura Linney will stand beneath the lights of Broadway tonight, for the first time since losing her beloved dad to advanced lung cancer over the weekend. Playwright Romulus Linney — whose work included stories set in Appalachia and tales about the Nuremberg trials — passed away at his home in Germantown, New York on [...]
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Betty White Associated Press Entertainer Of The Year 2010
December 20th, 2010 |
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Betty White’s been named 2010′s Entertainer of the Year by The Associated Press. The beloved octogenarian, 88 adds the 2010 honor to her arsenal of Emmys and Lifetime Achievement Awards. After 102 ballots were cast — submitted from US news organizations that make up The AP’s membership — the final tally was close: White’s 20 [...]
Brad Pitt thinks he could have a future in music
November 30th, 2010 |
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Brad Pitt, who does a bit of singing in his new film ‘Megamind’, thinks that he could have a future in music too, “may be like Kylie Minougueâ€. Speaking at the European premiere of the film in Paris with partner Angelina Jolie, he said his children are the critics he most listens to. “Both my [...]
Sharon Jones NYE in NYC; Joins Comedy Central Benefit
October 20th, 2010 |
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BAND TO PERFORM AT BEST BUY THEATRE DEC. 30 & 31;
SEE THE BAND ON A NIGHT OF TOO
MANY STARS AUTISM BENEFIT OCT. 21
 Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings |
Join Sharon Jones and the Dap-
Kings in NYC on New Year’s Eve as well as on December 30 at the Best Buy Theatre (formerly known as
THE NOKIA THEATRE), located in the heart of Times Square. Don’t worry about the NYE festivities in Times Square
however, because there will be exclusive access to the theatre for ticket holders.
In other news, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings will be performing as the house band on Night of Too Many
Stars, a Comedy Central special benefit show for Autism education. The program airs Oct 21, 2010 and is
hosted by Jon Stewart and filled with performances, sketches and short films from an amazing roster of
comedy all-stars including Steven Colbert, Tina Fey, Ricky Gervais, and Sarah Silverman.
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15 Celebrities Who Might Not Be Complete Jerks
October 11th, 2010 |
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There are a precious few celebrities that seem like very grounded, funny, charming people.
Tina Fey “Bossypants†Book Cover Leaked…Complete With Man Hands
October 11th, 2010 |
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A sneak peek at the front cover of Tina Fey’s new book of comical essays — Bossypants — leaked to the web last week after making its debut at a book fair in Frankfurt, Germany, but there’s more to this cover shot than meets the eye! Can you spot the oddity? Here’s a hint: Get [...]
Vintage Tina Fey Commercial For Mutual Savings Bank Resurfaces
August 3rd, 2010 |
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Who knew funnygal Tina Fey was such an expert on financing? A ’90s commercial for Mutual Savings Bank starring 30 Rock’s Emmy-winning leading lady — pre-SNL and pre-makeover — has resurfaced on the Interwebs.
“30 Rock†Live Episode Oct. 14
July 31st, 2010 |
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Live from New York: It’s 30 Rock! NBC will air live a episode of its Emmy-winning comedy 30 Rock on Oct. 14.On Friday, network executives told the Television Critics Association that a live episode of the comedy has been commissioned after series executive producers Lorne Michaels and Tina Fey greelit the idea. The show will [...]
Meryl Streep Tina Fey Team Up For Mother-Daughter Comedy “Mommy & Meâ€
July 28th, 2010 |
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On Wednesday, Sony Pictures greenlit a mother-daughter comedy featuring multi-nominated Oscar winner Meryl Streep and America’s Favorite Funnygal, Tina Fey.Mommy & Me will feature the acclaimed actresses as a mother-daughter duo who embrace all the thorniest of multi-faceted parent-child relationships. Stanley Tucci is stepping behind the camera to direct, continuing a lengthy working relationship with [...]
62nd Annual Primetime Emmy Nominations: Will Your Favorite Stars Get the Piece?
July 10th, 2010 |
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Emmy follows the preferences of TV and public critics – she is fond of Modern Family and Glee as well – the pack leader, nominated 24 times, is the Home Box Office miniseries about the Second World War, The Pacific. Glee didn’t lag behind with her 19 nominations. It is noteworthy that she was 17 [...]
2010 Primetime Emmy Award Nominations
July 8th, 2010 |
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Now here’s something to sing about: The 2010 Primetime Emmy nods are in and hit musical comedy Glee and critically acclaimed drama series Mad Men led Thursday’s nominations. Glee garnered 19 nominations overall while AMC’s Mad Men claimed 17 nods for the television industry’s highest honors. NBC’s slapstick comedy 30 Rock netted 15 nominations, including those [...]
Carell Quits Upcoming Season of ‘The Office’
July 1st, 2010 |
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What will happen if Steve Carell quits “The Office” in the next season? “The Office” is a popular comedy on NBC. It is known that Carell plays Michael Scott, an absolutely blunt regional manager. Some rumors have been spread that the actor decided to leave the comedy and quit his starring role for at least [...]
Oprah, Buddy Holly, The Muppets to get stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame
June 19th, 2010 |
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Actor Neil Patrick Harris, talk show host Oprah Winfrey, late rock and roll singer Buddy Holly, and The Muppets are all set to get stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce revealed on June 17 that 30 celebrities will get plaques on the neighbourhood’s sidewalks next year, with [...]
Oprah, Will.iam, Neil Patrick Harris, The Muppets Among 2011 Hollywood Walk Of Fame Honorees
June 17th, 2010 |
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A chat show queen, a Black Eyed Pea, and a classic crew of lovable puppets are among the 30 Tinseltown heavyweights who will be immortalized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year, the city’s Chamber of Commerce said Thursday. The Muppets, will.i.am, and Oprah Winfrey will join a bevy of entertainers; including [...]
“Family Guy†Spoofs “Preciousâ€
May 27th, 2010 |
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Family Guy’s taking on Precious – Sorta….The envelope-pushing comedy is campaigning for a Primetime Emmy, in typical Family Guy fashion, series writers have selected a tongue-in-cheek image for their 2010 Emmy mailer. This year, Peter Griffin’s does his best Gabby Sidibe by parodying the promo poster from the 2009 Oscar-nominated flick, Precious. Also included [...]
Tina Fey Kennedy Center Mark Twain Humor Award Honoree 2010
May 25th, 2010 |
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Some of the biggest names in comedy will honor Tina Fey when the side-splitting SNL alum is awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in Washington on Nov. 9.The 40-year-old Emmy winner — whose comedy talents brought us the box office hit Mean Girls and hilarious impressions of Sarah Palin [...]
16 Super Hot Older Celebrities Who are Still Bangable
May 17th, 2010 |
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Some ladies luck out — a good plastic surgeon, genes, or simply healthy habits give their looks a longevity that leave us wanting more for years, or even decades.
Betty White “SNL†Deleted Scenes [VIDEO]
May 10th, 2010 |
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In case you didn’t get enough Betty White on Saturday Night Live this weekend, The Peacock’s got ya covered! On Monday, NBC released three more sketches starring America’s Sweetheart that didn’t make Saturday’s broadcast due to time constraints.The Golden Girl, who is now 88-and-a-half-years-old, won rave reviews — and big ratings — when she debuted [...]
Betty White Scores “SNL†18-Month Ratings High
May 9th, 2010 |
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It’s official: Betty White Rules! America’s Sweetheart just helped one of television’s longest-running series earn its highest ratings in a year and a half.The 88-and-a-half-year-old comedy icon is winning rave reviews after her momentous hosting debut on NBC’s Saturday Night Live this weekend. America tuned in big numbers for the Mother’s Day special — which [...]
Betty White “Saturday Night Live†VIDEO
May 9th, 2010 |
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Hip-hop honcho Jay-Z and Golden comedy icon Betty White shared the spotlight on this weekend’s episode of Saturday Night Live, which saw the 88-year-old Betty star in SNL sketch favorites alongside some of the show’s most memorable female alumni, including Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, and Molly Shannon! How’d they do?