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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Spirit Awards Go to Brand Names: Beale Street, Roma, Glenn Close, Ethan Hawke, Etc. Unknowns Remain Unknowns

by Roger Friedman - February 23, 2019 7:47 pm

The Spirit Awards, as my friend Steve Gaydos wrote on Twitter, were very dispiriting. All the brand names won. The unknowns remain unknowns. Movies like...

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Oscar Week Parties: Mahershala at Spago, Glenn Close, Others Hit Women in Film, “Megan Draper” at Cadillac, Kenneth Branagh at Lunch, Jamie Lee Curtis Still Hates Journalists

by Roger Friedman - February 23, 2019 2:53 pm

The Oscar week of parties has been a little...weak, let's say... The best party came Wednesday night at Spago for Universal Pictures and Focus Features,...

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Vanity Fair Uninvites New York Times from Oscar Party After Negative Story, Twitter Explodes as Other Journalists Plan Boycott

by Roger Friedman - February 23, 2019 2:49 am

The word late Friday was that Vanity Fair uninvited the New York Times reporter and photographer who were supposed to attend their Oscar party...

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Chris Burrous’s Family Raised $115K on GoFundMe Before Anyone Knew How He Died– Should They Give the Money Back Now That the Truth Is Out?

by Roger Friedman - February 22, 2019 10:33 pm

When KTLA anchor Chris Burrous died mysteriously on December 28, 2018, his family went into action. They set up two gofundme accounts for his...

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KTLA Anchor Chris Burrous’s Cause of Death: Tragic Secret Life Led to Gruesome End for Popular Personality

by Roger Friedman - February 22, 2019 10:05 pm

The cause of death has been revealed for KTLA anchor Chris Burrous. It's a gruesome story about a tragic death and a sordid secret...

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New York Times Calls an End to Vanity Fair Oscar Party as “Hot,” as Magazine’s Newsstand Sales, Online Traffic Plummet

by Roger Friedman - February 22, 2019 2:26 pm

It took the New York Times to say what's been on a lot of people's minds for a year: Vanity Fair, and its annual...

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Double Shocks: R. Kelly Indicted in Chicago on 10 Sex Charges, Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Charged with Soliciting Prostitutes in Palm Beach

by Roger Friedman - February 22, 2019 2:06 pm

Two big shockers in the news right now: Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, has been charged in Florida for two counts...

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Fox TV Adds Disgraced Trump Press Sec Sean Spicer to “Extra,” Turning Syndicated Celebrity Show Into Right Wing Propaganda Outlet

by Roger Friedman - February 21, 2019 3:16 pm

Stick a fork in "Extra." If I were Mario Lopez, I'd be updating my resume fast. Last December the Warner Bros. distributed syndicated celebrity show...

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Michael Jackson Estate Sues HBO Over “Leaving Neverland” Citing Breach of Contract from 1992 Non-Disparagement Clause

by Roger Friedman - February 21, 2019 2:50 pm

HBO may yet have to reconsider broadcasting "Leaving Neverland." Today the Michael Jackson estate sued the cable company to prevent them from showing the controversial...

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Hollywood Rumor: Is Whoopi Goldberg the Secret Host of the Oscars? “Proof”: She’s Been MIA on “The View” So Far This Week, It’s Also Her 20th Anniversary

by Roger Friedman - February 19, 2019 11:57 pm

Is Whoopi Goldberg the secret host of this Sunday's Academy Awards? Probably not-- but let's wager some guesses. A rumor is circulating on the...

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