Michael Giltz: American Idol Returns — Phoenix
American Idol kicks off Season Eight without missing a beat: new judge Kara DioGuardi fits in smoothly; the contestants (as usual) run the gamut of the good, the bad and the ugly; and the editing keeps it all entertaining. Idol is every show wrapped up into one: a comedy for those who enjoy the bad auditions, a reality show for those who prefer the sob story personal profiles and the backstage drama of the Hollywood section, and a variety show for those who love the judges’ banter, the taped comedy bits and of course the singing
NY director accused of attacking wannabe actresses
NEW YORK — At least four women have accused the Academy Award-winning songwriter of “You Light Up My Life” of luring them to his home and sexually assaulting them while they auditioned for movie roles, police said.
Jonathan Handel: SAG Board Meeting Starts
The SAG National Board meeting began this morning at 9:00 a.m. accompanied by light informational leafleting from pro and con sources
Heath Ledger’s Family "Overjoyed" By Globes Win
Although Heath Ledger’s family couldn’t be at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, they were there in spirit as the actor was honored posthumously for his wicked portrayal of the Joker in The Dark Knight.
Sacha Baron Cohen At Golden Globes: Mocks Madonna, Charlie Sheen (VIDEO)
Sacha Baron Cohen had some of the most cutting, but hilarious remarks of the Golden Globes. Onstage to introduce best picture nominee “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” Cohen managed to draw gasps from the crowd, a death stare from Salma Hayek and a head shake from Sandra Bullock with his jokes about, among others, Charlie Sheen and Madonna.
Tina Fey’s Golden Globes Speech To Critics: Suck It! (VIDEO)
Tina Fey won best actress for “30 Rock” at the Golden Globes and gave one of the funniest speeches of the night. After saying what a fan she has always been of the Hollywood Foreign Press, Tina had a message for her critics.
Golden Globes Nominees Talk Preparation And Nerves
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Countdown To The Golden Globes: Parties, Swag, Cosmetic Work
LOS ANGELES — Stars are sprucing themselves up, getting gifts and going to galas before Sunday’s Golden Globes.
Katie Holmes Has Solo Birthday, Is Skipping Golden Globes With Tom Cruise
Katie Holmes is so dedicated to “All My Sons” on Broadway, she spent the night of her 30th birthday Thursday without husband Tom Cruise and is skipping January’s Golden Globes, at which Tom is nominated for Best Supporting Actor. While her husband was at the Los Angeles premiere of “Valkyrie,” Katie and Suri were serenaded by her fellow cast and the audience with “Happy Birthday” and given a huge cake - from Tom - at Thursday’s curtain call, reports People: Addressing the audience, Holmes’s costar John Lithgow announced, “Tom Cruise, our good friend, devoted fan to the show, doting husband of Katie, could not be here tonight.
Eric Schmidt and Alan Horn: A Moment of Truth for the Golden State
This week, California faces a moment of truth.