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A History Of The Cinematic Gimmicks Meant To Save Hollywood

Richard Rushfield — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:26:09 +1100

You may not have known you wanted it, but now you’re going to get it. 3D redux is here with its biggest tent pole to date, Disney’s $US180 million A Christmas Carol, followed shortly after by the release of James Cameron’s Avatar. (more…)

Justin Timberlake Lands Role Of His Lifetime: Yogi’s Sidekick

Richard Rushfield — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:30:00 +1100

Since he first stepped into the solo spotlight, Justin Timberlake has been Hollywood’s prince in waiting, just one perfect role away from claiming his crown as the biggest star in the world forever. Now he has found that part. (more…)

Inside Lachlan Murdoch’s $21 Million Mansion

Brian Moylan — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:53:05 +1100

Rupert Murdoch’s oldest son Lachlan and wife Sarah have landed a mansion in the outskirts of Sydney. Here are the sort of digs being an heir to the News Corp. family fortune buys you. (more…)

Did 30 Rock Out Hugh Jackman?

Brian Moylan — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:24:11 +1100

On last night’s episode of 30 Rock (US scheduling) Jenna and Tracy need to find a bunch of funny gays in a hurry. Their first stop? A line of guys waiting to watch Hugh Jackman’s taping of Inside the Actor’s Studio. (more…)

Luck Is No Lady Tonight

Brian Moylan — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:19:53 +1100

[Katy Perry wears a questionable outfit to the roulette wheel at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Berlin last night. Image via Getty]

Which Singer Intentionally Wets The Bed?

Brian Moylan — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:46:48 +1100

Everyone needs something to keep them warm at night, but bodily fluids? Another singer uses a fake wife to get his rocks off, and a third is being investigated for underage sex. It’s the same old song and dance. (more…)

Dina Lohan: Lindsay Punched Me In The Face

Azaria Jagger — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:09:57 +1100

Dina Lohan recounts corporal punishment at daughter Lindsay’s hands, Tom Cruise converses with doorknobs, Natalie Portman wishes she didn’t take it off. Come, stroke the supple hide of today’s gossip. (more…)

Sharon Osbourne Thinks Susan Boyle Resembles A Hairy Orifice

Azaria Jagger — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:20:04 +1100

She said “God bless her” afterwards, so it’s OK that rockstar wifey Sharon Osbourne ridiculed Susan Boyle in a truly filthy way that will be forever seared in my memory, right? (more…)

Celebrities Pee In Cups And Have Genitals That Require Maps

Azaria Jagger — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:04:11 +1100

Self-proclaimed dermatologist to the stars Arnold Klein is not to be trusted, but he sure tells good stories, like the one about the time he rebuilt Michael Jackson’s nose and how celebrities liked to pee in weird places. (more…)

Danny Boyle Opens Door To Unlikely Movie Source Materials

Richard Rushfield — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:14:47 +1100

Once when searching for the stuff of films, we looked towards epic military confrontations and doomed luxury liners. But today director Danny Boyle has ushered in a new age of blockbuster films about the most agonisingly boring stories imaginable. (more…)

YouTube Clip Of The Day

Jess McGuire — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:04:22 +1100

Thanks to Natalie who sent in today’s Clip Of The Day, saying “Sittin on tha toilet. That is all. No – really, that is all she says. Up until the end. Very informative” INDEED! (more…)

Levi’s Johnston Watch: Manhood Challenges And Shoot Details

Brian Moylan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:04:04 +1100

It’s been quite a day for Levi Johnston. First Page Six speculated about the size of his wang, and now he is furious with NBC over a skit Conan and William Shatner did based on his fake Twitter account. (more…)

At Her Leibovitz’ End

Brian Moylan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:54:47 +1100

[Looks like the cash-strapped Annie Leibovitz sold her likeness rights to Chloe Sevigny, who was seen impersonating the photog's signature rumpled look in LA last night. Image via X17]

Big Google Is Watching: Meet Your Creepy Google Dossier

Ryan Tate — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:32:34 +1100

Today Google rolled out the “Google Dashboard”, which is supposed to “protect your privacy” by offering control panels for the company’s many products. But, really, it just scares the crap out of you. Google knows all. (more…)

Hollywood’s Recession Is Over, Declares Murdoch

Richard Rushfield — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:35:00 +1100

Just like Murdoch to go and ruin everything for everyone. Just when the studios had a great excuse with this recession thing to slash salaries and fire everyone in sight, along comes Rupert singing “Happy Days are Here Again.” (more…)

Oprah Reportedly Ready To Walk Away From Her Show

Richard Rushfield — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:47:49 +1100

If this pans out, it’s is a huge showbiz announcement. Nikki Finke has posted that Oprah Winfrey has decided to give up her CBS-syndicated show and moving her eponymous daytime chat show to her own cable network. (more…)

‘Tune In To Find Out What 2 Vaginas Looks Like!’

Hamilton Nolan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:00:41 +1100

PR is a discipline that demands the delicate touch of a surgeon and the sober judgement of a sober judge. You can’t just wildly issue press releases like, “Hey, We Got a Lady With Two Vaginas Here!” Or can you? (more…)

Foul Call

Brian Moylan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:33:43 +1100

[Jared Kushner, in the stands with his wife Ivanka Trump, gets his bookie on the phone to try to put money on the Yankees half way through last night's final World Series game. Image via Getty]

Which Actress Got Pregnant To Keep Her Man?

Brian Moylan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:46:41 +1100

Messy parents make for messy kids. This leading lady put a bun in her oven so that her man wouldn’t dump her, another star couple has two out-of-control monsters. What are they to do?! Think of the children. (more…)

Everybody Was Kung-Fu (And Every Other Kind Of) Fighting

Ravi Somaiya — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:01:26 +1100

Rihanna and Chris Brown continue to use domestic violence to sell things, the Hoff beats up old people, Clinton and Bush refuse to savage each other for money, Madonna may or may not be a bad girlfriend, and more! (more…)

Dear Levi, Please Do Not Worry About The Size Of Your Penis

Azaria Jagger — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:31:27 +1100

Oh no! Page Six says Levi Johnston has reached the inevitable size-anxiety portion of his pre-Playgirl mental training, making this the perfect time for some thinly-veiled lies about why we will love him even in the event of weird-looking weiner. (more…)

Is Oprah Ready To Leave Daytime TV?

Azaria Jagger — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:58:15 +1100

Oprah’s shipping Lisa Erspamer — one of her most trusted producers — to LA to be chief creative officer of OWN: the Oprah Winfrey Network — and already some are speculating she’s laying the groundwork to move her TV show to OWN, too. (more…)

YouTube Clip Of The Day

Jess McGuire — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:24:58 +1100

This is fantastic – Christopher Walken reads out the lyrics to Lady Gaga’s Poker Face. I could listen to that man talk forever. (more…)

The BeeGees – “You Win Again”

Jess McGuire — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:16:15 +1100

READERS! God, I miss you. I am in the middle of my journey home to you as we speak, typing away in Kuala Lumpur and counting down the hours until my flight to Melbourne. I cannot wait to get back to our “normal broadcasting schedule” from Monday onwards. (more…)

Gwen Stefani Would Not Sing About Sex With Prostitutes, Suit Claims

Richard Rushfield — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:29:03 +1100

Poor Guitar Hero. All they want to do is show cartoons of rock stars bouncing around and having fun, and now everyone’s gotta get all uptight about it. (more…)