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Big Screen

Astronauts, Robots And Michael Moore Invade Cinemas

1:47AM Richard Rushfield | We’re in a bit of a cranky mood looking over these upcoming/recently released movies. A lot of heat but not much light, is the vibe we’re getting. Actually maybe not that much heat either. But hey, Sorority Row is still playing. More »
Small Screen

Susan Boyle’s Fame Arc In Five Easy Steps

2:11AM Richard Lawson | The Susan Boyle fame narrative continues as expected. Reports came in last night that Scottish songbird, currently vying for the Britain’s Got Talent crown, is crumbling under the pressure, causing her to lash out at fans. Like any good singer, she’s following all the notes of insta-fame to a T. More »
People

A Failed Celebrity Blogger’s Book: Tales Of A Z-Grade Nothing

4:42AM Richard Lawson | Jonathan Jaxson—world’s worst publicist, victim of Perez Hilton’s sex cons—is so over all this bullshit celebrity culture. Still needing cash, though, he’s got a book proposal. More »

Kelsey Grammer Unusual Choice To Play Leroy In ‘Fame’

5:40AM Seth | Megan Mullally, Kelsey Grammer, Charles S. Dutton, Bebe Neuwirth and Debbie Allen will star in MGM’s remake of Fame. They are still looking for the breakout star who will play Coco Hernandez, forced to undress in tears as she capitulates to the perverted whims of a phony director and his “screen test.” Coco will never be the same. [THR] To recoup some of his holding company’s staggering $US1.6 billion debt, Sumner Redstone reluctantly sold his majority stake in Midway Games Inc.—which also meant relinquishing the prized Ms. Pac Man bow he loved wearing to industry functions. [Variety] NBC tasted a rare victory last night thanks to a fierce battle between some Vikings and some Bears, neither of which had anything to do with Rosie O’Donnell. [Variety] After the jump: Can Martin Scorsese save HBO? More »