Roger Friedman

Roger Friedman began his Showbiz411 column in April 2009 after 10 years with Fox News. He writes for Parade magazine and has written for Details, Vogue, the New York Times, Post, and Daily News and many other publications. He is the writer and co-producer of "Only the Strong Survive," a selection of the Cannes, Sundance, and Telluride Film festivals.

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Revelation: Anthony Bourdain Was Defending Asia Argento, Attacking Harvey Weinstein, At the Same He Was Helping “Navigate” Settlement with Underage Actor

by Roger Friedman - August 19, 2018 11:11 pm

Anthony Bourdain committed suicide on June 8th. His death was a shock until some associated his abrupt decision with tabloid photographs of girlfriend Asia...

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Shocking Turn of Events in Harvey Weinstein Case: NY Times Reveals Asia Argento Paid Off Her Own Sex Misconduct Victim

by Roger Friedman - August 19, 2018 9:54 pm

In what is certainly a shocking turn of events, the Harvey Weinstein story has been turned upside down. The New York Times reports that...

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Janet Jackson Is Back! Has Her First Top 10 Hit Since 2001 With Infectious, Joyous “Made for Now”

by Roger Friedman - August 19, 2018 12:58 pm

Never say never. Janet Jackson has her first top 10 hit since 2001 with "Made for Now," a collaboration with Daddy Yankee. The record is great,...

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Paul McCartney’s New Single, “Fuh You,” Inspired by Apple Records Banned 1968 Cult Release

by Roger Friedman - August 19, 2018 12:18 pm

We all know about the Beatles' Apple Records. It was started in 1968 by the Fab Four. And those early releases must be on...

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Box Office: Kevin Spacey’s Last Film Has $400 Weekend, Mark Wahlberg’s “Mile 22” Is a Career Low

by Roger Friedman - August 19, 2018 11:29 am

For some, it was not a great weekend at the box office. While "Crazy Rich Asians" secured $25 million and finished at number 1, others...

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Aretha Franklin Takes 21 out of the top 100 iTunes Singles, “Respect” Fends off New Ariana Grande, Janet Jackson Releases

by Roger Friedman - August 18, 2018 11:51 am

It's Saturday morning, forty eight hours after the passing of the greatest singer of our lifetime, Aretha Franklin. And what a tribute to her the...

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Box Office: “Crazy Rich Asians” Is Out of the Box Hit, Number 1 for the Weekend, Beats “The Meg”

by Roger Friedman - August 18, 2018 11:33 am

Never bet against "Crazy Rich Asians." Jon M. Chu's Cinderella-esque comedy set in Singapore among upscale Chinese is number 1 for the weekend. Last...