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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Paul McCartney Carpool Karoake Sends Beatles Albums, Singles Back up the Charts in Droves

by Roger Friedman - June 22, 2018 10:56 pm

That was some great Paul McCartney special on Thursday night with James Corden. What started out as a Carpool Karoake turned into a 30 minute...

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Beyonce, Jay Z Gamble on Tidal Release Fails, Surprise Album Debuts at Number 2, Beaten by Boy Band 5 Seconds of Summer

by Roger Friedman - June 22, 2018 9:59 pm

The Carters made a bet on a kooky release, and lost. Beyonce and Jay Z's surprise duet album, "The Carters," finished at number 2 for...

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Michael Jackson’s Father, Joseph Jackson, Terminally Ill, A Controversial King Lear Who Willed the Jackson 5 and Ended up with Nothing

by Roger Friedman - June 22, 2018 8:48 pm

Joseph Jackson, a controversial figure if ever there was one, is dying. TMZ reported it first. Now I can tell you Mr. Jackson-- Joseph--...

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Box Office Fizz: “Jurassic World” Sequel Opens 17% Down in Previews from 2015 Blockbuster

by Roger Friedman - June 22, 2018 10:47 am

The dinosaur world is in high alert this morning. Last night, "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" made $15.3 million in previews. Sounds good, but that's down...

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Friars Club Donates $15K to Defunct Gloria Allred Charity, “Celebrity Roast” Guests Include Laura Branigan, Who Died in 2004

by Roger Friedman - June 22, 2018 10:37 am

Last night feminist lawyer Gloria Allred was "roasted" by the Friars Club at their midtown Manhattan...

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(Watch) Here’s the Complete, Brilliant Paul McCartney Carpool Karoake with James Corden

by Roger Friedman - June 22, 2018 1:41 am

This is just about the best segment James Corden has done. He goes back to Liverpool with Paul McCartney. They revisit Paul's childhood home,...

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Monkees Semi-Reunion Tour Cut Short, NY Show Cancelled, as Mike Nesmith Takes Ill

by Roger Friedman - June 22, 2018 12:19 am

If you were hoping to see The Micky and Mike Show Friday night at the Beacon Theater, I've got bad news for you. The partial...

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“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” Scores $450 Mil Worldwide Before Expected Disappointing US Opening

by Roger Friedman - June 21, 2018 1:25 pm

Well, "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom" has a 54 on Rotten Tomatoes. Predictions are that it will have a disappointing opening weekend at $130 million,...