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So You Think You Can Dance Judges Spoil Their Own Double Elimination
So You Think You Can Dance, Top 6The So You Think You Can Dance judges really should try not to give the eliminations away the night before they send two people home. But that's pretty much what they did, what with...


Ellen DeGeneres Leaves American Idol!
American Idol, Ellen DeGeneres, Kara DioGuardi, Randy JacksonThe spaces to fill on American Idol are multiplying. After one, much ballyhooed season, Ellen DeGeneres announced Thursday that she is leaving the show, citing the demanding schedule and...


Caption Mischa Barton's Half-Chewed Couture
Mischa BartonCalling all couture cops—it's YOU Write 'Em Up time! The Perp: Mischa Barton, looking like either a small bear or big moth made a meal of her thrift-store...


Gossip Girl Is in the House! Ed Westwick and Bosses Spill Goods on the New Season
Gossip Girl, Ed WestwickHow often do Gossip Girl fans get to see Ed Westwick, in the flesh, speaking with that ridiculously charming British accent and giving Blake Lively a run for the money with how low his neckline...


So Much for the Big Lindsay Lohan Rally
Lindsay LohanLindsay Lohan's New York supporters: One. Local Lindsay lovers: Zero. After proudly announcing plans for a "Free Lindsay" rally this afternoon in Lynwood, where the starlet...


Mel Gibson's Other Woman Talks Sex, His "Scary" Temper and HGH Injections
Violet Kowal, Mel GibsonIn case you hadn't noticed, Mel Gibson hasn't exactly been coming off like Prince Charming these days. And according to Violet Kowal, who says she had an intimate relationship...


Bi, Oh, Bi! Hollywood Has Always Swung Both Ways
Danielle Staub To bi or not to bi? That is the question we have for Danielle Staub. Not long ago, the resident vixen of The Real Housewives of New Jersey raised eyebrows when she hinted that her music...


Review: Dinner for Schmucks an Awkward Dinner Party You Can Skip
Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Dinner for SchmucksReview in a Hurry: Paul Rudd and Steve Carell reteam for their third outing (40 Year Old Virgin, Anchorman), a remake of the French farce The Dinner Game, about a smart guy who gets in over his...


HIMYM: A Robin & Barney Reunion?! A Hot Mama Revealed?! Big Bosses Answer Your Burning Q's
How I Met Your Mother,Harris,Hannigan,Segel,Smulders,RadnorSpoiler alert! Ted Mosby is not a douche. If you've lost faith in the humanity that was How I Met Your Mother and Josh Radnor's lovable alter-ego, show running...


Twi-Wedding: Kellan Lutz Gets Hitched...Sorta
Kellan Lutz, Mandy MooreOh, to be Mandy Moore! Not only does Ms. Moore get to lock lips with Kellan Lutz in the upcoming romantic dramedy Love, Wedding, Marriage, she also marries our favorite...


Mark Wahlberg's Career Hits the Pavement
Mark WahlbergMark Wahlberg's entourage was out in force for this one. Family and friends gathered today to watch the Calvin Klein underwear guy turned Oscar-nominated actor and TV producer...


Is Rita a Ghost? Who's the New Big Bad? Dexter's Stars and Bosses Are Spilling...
Michael C. Hall, Jennifer CarpenterExactly how is Julie Benz returning this season on Dexter? Is she a ghost à la Harry? And what's with all the guest stars? You know, Julia Stiles, Peter Weller, Shawn Hatosy, Katherine...


George Clooney's Girlfriend "Distraught" Over Cocaine Claims
George Clooney, Elisabetta CanalisGeorge Clooney's pristine rep seemed in danger of being sullied when accusations emerged that his ladylove was just as familiar with nose candy as he was with arm candy. And while...


Nikita: TV's Hottest New Star, Maggie Q, Is Gonna Knock You Out...No, Really, Beware!
Maggie Q, NikitaTalk about a knockout. She isn't just the drop-dead beauty who turned nearly every head at the CW's soiree for TV critics last night. (I'd drop some superfamous names here, but some of...


Kylie Jenner's New Modeling Gig—No Bikini in Sight!
Kylie Jenner, Kendall JennerFor those who thought 14-year-old Kendall Jenner's bikini photo shoot (right) was slightly less than age-appropriate, you'll be happy to know that her 13-year-old sibling has...


Breaking Casting News: Lost's Terry O'Quinn Returning to TV
Terry O'Quinn, LostWell, that didn't take long at all. Despite fan fears that we might not see any of our beloved Losties on television for a good long while, sources have confirmed that Terry...


Jimmy Fallon Accused of Sexual Discrimination...by a Man
Late show, Jimmy Fallon, Betty WhiteJimmy Fallon probably won't be doing a slow jam about this. The Late Night comic has found himself on the receiving end of a sexual-discrimination complaint brought by a former stage...


Ben Affleck's One-Man Economic Stimulus Plan
Ben AffleckCould 2010 be the year of Ben Affleck? Last week we got a look at the awesome trailer for The Town (which is directed by and stars Ben), and this week brings the second trailer for The Company...


Matt LeBlanc and Laura Linney Pimp Out Their New Shows—and We're Buyin' 'Em
Showtime LogoIt was Showtime's turn to parade their programming goods in front of TV critics today, and yes, they did bring the goods. We got scoop on what will surely be a new favorite (The Big C) and...


Maybe Dancing "Star" Troy Aikman Doesn't Know Meaning of Spoiler Alert
Michael Irvin, Emmitt Smith, Dancing With the Stars, Troy AikmanThe first rule of competing on Dancing With the Stars? You don't talk about competing on Dancing With the Stars. The second rule of competing on Dancing With the Stars? We think you get the...



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Mutts and morons join 'Inception' at B.O.
Film News: 'Dinner for Schmucks,' 'Cats & Dogs' enter box office -- A diverse menu of new entries and a few tasty holdovers should satisfy various appetites at the weekend's domestic box office.
Toho is Japan's top-earning distrib
International News: It came in ahead of Disney, Fox and Warner -- Toho was Japan's top-earning distrib in the first half of 2010 with a box office of $289 million, according to figures compiled by the Bunka Tsushin entertainment news service.
Emmy puts tech geeks in the light
TV News: Honorees include Digidesign, Desilu -- TV technology stars will shine Aug. 14 at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Engineering Awards.
Ellen DeGeneres leaving 'American Idol'
TV News: Jennifer Lopez may soon be joining Fox show -- Ellen DeGeneres won't be returning to "American Idol" next season. But Jennifer Lopez may soon be joining the "Idol" judges' table.
The Vinyl Frontier
Film Reviews: Guys who grew up playing with "Star Wars" action figures now have an entirely new world of toys to collect.
CW talks digital realm at TCA
Television Critics Assn.: Prexy Dawn Ostroff sees benefit of online content -- The network business is still a business -- which is why the CW has become the first programmer to place a full commercial load on its online streams.
Telemundo pacts with Caracol for telenovelas
International News: Deal marks Caracol's first such pact in five years -- NBC Universal's Spanish-language web Telemundo has inked a multi-year output deal with Colombia's Caracol TV, its first such pact in five years.
After the Revolution
Legit Reviews: A smart, funny and provocative play about three generations of leftist political activists in a new world order.
Rascal Flatts moves to Big Machine
Music News: Threesome's 'Nothing' set for Nov. 15 -- With their original label Lyric Street Records shuttered by Disney, superstar country act Rascal Flatts is segueing to Universal-distributed Big Machine, home of Taylor Swift.
New Brow: Contemporary Underground Art
Film Reviews: Tanem Davidson makes a case for cultural legitimacy in this wide-ranging but dry docu.
Rubicon
TV Reviews: Unlikely to be a huge hit but should develop cult credentials.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Music Reviews: Band delivered with the proper blend of urgency and plaintiveness.
Soul singer Al Goodman dies
Obituary: Crooner part of Moments and Ray, Goodman & Brown -- Soul singer Al Goodman of the group known variously as the Moments and Ray, Goodman & Brown died Monday of heart failure during cancer surgery in Hackensack, N.J., according to a CNN report. He was 67.
Redbox adds Blu-ray rentals
Business News: Company to start stocking discs -- Redbox is giving Blu-ray rentals a green light.
Actress-casting director Forrest dies
Obituary: Played incompetent secretary in 'LA Law' -- Irene Cagen Forrest, casting director and actress who often portrayed quirky, high-strung characters, died July 25 in Providence, R.I., of brain tumor. She was 65.
Jasmina
Film Reviews: Asentimental but ultimately affecting fable about loneliness, responsibility and human goodness.
Imax second quarter earnings up 38%
Technology News: Megascreen exbig posts revenue of $55.6 million -- After a record-setting 2010 first quarter, megascreen exhib Imax posted a healthy second quarter, with revenues up 38% over last year's second quarter earnings.
MPAA continues search for new chief
Film News: Bob Kerrey, Motion Picture Assn. end talks -- Former Nebraska Sen. Bob Kerrey will not be taking the job as Hollywood's chief lobbyist.
Bardsongs
Film Reviews: Three musical morality tales are beautifully performed, and their stories effectively re-enacted.
Len Wiseman to direct 'Total Recall'
Remakes: 'Underworld' helmer boards Columbia's sci-fi thriller -- Len Wiseman is in final negotiations to direct a "Total Recall" remake for Columbia Pictures.
ESPN exec joins Warner Bros. marketing
International News: Lynne Frank named exec VP of international dept. -- Veteran ESPN exec Lynne Frank has joined Warner Bros. in the newly created slot of exec VP of international marketing.
Charlie St. Cloud
Film Reviews: A sentimental fantasy with Zac Efron in active contact with deceased loved ones.
'Talent,' 'Brother' top quiet Wednesday
TV News: CW's 'Plain Jane' fails to attract suitors -- NBC's "America's Got Talent" and CBS' "Big Brother" were the top demo performers.
Turner sells stake in Hindi channel
Asia: Real to relaunch as English-language web -- Time Warner's Turner Asia Pacific Ventures has sold its stake in Hindi-language general entertainment channel Real and television production house Miditech back to their partners Alva Brothers Entertainment.
Entertainment One extends reach
Europe: Distrib expands biz into Scandi, South Africa -- Global film and TV content distrib Entertainment One, which recently rebranded as eOne, announced Wednesday that it's expanding its home-entertainment biz into Scandinavia and South Africa.
Beta to rep Porchlight titles
Europe: Sales company signs deal with On Pictures/Zeta -- Jan Mojto's Beta Film has inked deals to rep the film catalogs of U.S. producer-distrib Porchlight and Spain's On Pictures/Zeta Group.
World Cup scores for Univision
TV News: Revenues jump 23% to $640 million -- Execs of Univision reported on Thursday that the Spanish-language media giant scored big with its second quarter earnings from its coverage of the World Cup.
Antena 3 launches Nitro
Europe: Spanish network inks WB, Fox, U deals -- Spanish broadcaster Antena 3 is launching Nitro, a nationwide free-to-air TV channel whose programming backbone will be dramas and movies from the U.S. majors.
Prince of Homburg
Legit Reviews: Munby presents Kleist's ideas as veering between comedy and tragedy.
Young Frankenstein
Legit Reviews: Tuner plays better in the Pantages Theater than Mel Brooks' first legit smash, "The Producers."
Who Killed Nancy?
Film Reviews: Among the unanswered questions in the universe, "Who killed Sid Vicious' girlfriend Nancy Spungen?" probably ranks quite low.
After Shock (Tangshan dadizheng)
Film Reviews: Feng Xiaogang's heartrending depiction of the 1976 Tangshan earthquake satisfies on every level.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Legit Reviews: There's much enchantment in Christopher Ashley's midsummer production at La Jolla Playhouse.




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