James Franco Goes into Business with Dave Eggers
Here’s today’s James Franco business update. Yesterday it was anounced that he’s optioned a book called “The Adderall Diaries,” which he may produce and star in. Today’s... Read More
Monthly Archive: January 2012
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Tony Curtis, 85, Had the Sweet Smell of Success
Reports this morning that Tony Curtis, the great actor and father of Jamie Lee, has died at age 85. It seems funny that Tony’s died in the same week pretty much as Eddie Fisher. They were the hottest... Read More
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Warren and Annette: The Kids Are All Right
I keep hearing and reading about Warren Beatty and Annette Bening. According to “friends” and “sources,” the couple is on the verge of breaking up after two decades and four kids. T... Read More
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Mariah’s Last Stand: On Flats
A little more on Mariah Carey’s humorous fall on stage in Singapore. Apparently she twisted her ankle in those high fashion boots. A friend told her she should have packed more sensible shoes. Mariah... Read More
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Sally Menke, Quentin Tarantino’s Film Editor, Dies in Accident
Sally Menke died overnight in Los Angeles at age 56. She apparently went hiking in Griffith Park with her dog in the crushing heat, and was found hours later. Sally edited all of Quentin Tarantino‘s ... Read More
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Rock Hall Nominations: Neil Diamond, Maybe; No to Elton’s Pleas for Leon Russell
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominations are in. Sir Elton John was totally snubbed in his quest to get Leon Russell into the Rock Hall. After they win some Grammys in February, Elton and Leon should sch... Read More
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Demi and Ashton: The Brad and Angelina of Human Trafficking
I know Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore are serious about stopping human trafficking of children. They want to be the Brad and Angelina of slavery. Well, why not? They appeared at the Clinton Global Initiativ... Read More
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A Night at the Opera: The Met Brings Out the Stars with Wagner
Really: dozens and dozens of people huddled under umbrellas on the plaza outside the Metropolitan Opera House last night to watch the Met’s new production of Wagner’s “Das Rheingold”... Read More
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Hollywood Swinging: Bob Berney’s Back, David Linde’s On His Way
In the continuing game of musical chairs Hollywood style: Our pal Bob Berney is back. He’s finalized his deal with Graham King‘s GK Films, which just released “The Town.” Bob is joi... Read More
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Mariah Falls on Stage, Keeps Smiling–And Singing
Mariah Carey fell on stage last night in Singapore during a one-off show to celebrate the Formula 1 Grand Prix. (She’s not on tour.) But she popped right back up and kept singing. And smiling. In fac... Read More
