Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Roger Friedman

Roger Friedman is the founder and editor-in-chief of Showbiz411. He wrote the FOX411 column on FoxNews.com from 1999 to 2009, where he covered Michael Jackson, and previously wrote the "Intelligencer" column at New York magazine in the mid-1990s, where he covered the O.J. Simpson trial. He also edited Fame magazine. His bylines have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, the New York Daily News, the New York Post, Vogue, Details, and the Miami Herald. He is a voting member of the Critics Choice Awards (Film and Television branches), and his movie reviews are tracked by Rotten Tomatoes. With D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus, he co-produced the 2002 documentary "Only the Strong Survive," which screened at Directors' Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival.

Miley Cyrus Remembers Her Friend and Godmother “Aunt Dolly” Parton: “Our most sacred moments were private,” Says She’ll Write a Song for Her

Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus had very close connections. Dolly was Miley's godmother. They performed together, and Miley recorded and performed "Jolene" in the...

Dolly Parton Tribute Music Sales Skyrocket: Beloved Country Singer Takes Over iTunes with 60 Spots Including Most of the Top 30

Dolly Parton is in heaven, but here on Earth the tributes continue. Dolly's death yesterday has triggered an avalanche of sales unlike any I've ever...

Kanye West Playing Two Nights at Chicago’s Soldier Field, One at NOLA Superdome Despite Embrace of Hitler and Nazis, Antisemitism

You'll be happy to know that both New Orleans and Chicago are ok with Kanye West. Despite the rapper's avowed antisemitic statements, and music like...

Warner Bros. Ousts “Coyote vs. Acme” Executive Producer on Eve of Movie’s Release by Different Company — And Rave Reviews

The coyote isn't the only one getting an anvil smashed on his head. Sam Register is the head of animation for Warner Bros. He was...

Eminem Shares Letter Dolly Parton Graciously Sent Congratulating Him on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction: “Always Felt Some Strange Connection”

Dolly Parton didn't make it to her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. But she was part of the same class as...

Paul McCartney Remembers Dolly Parton: “There was no greater honour for me than to have her sing my song Let It Be”

Paul McCartney remembers Dolly Parton below. Paul collaborated with Dolly on her cover of "Let it Be" on "Rockstar," her recent rock and roll album....

Jane Fonda Remembers Close Friend and “9 to 5” Co-Star Dolly Parton: “She was the voluptuous embodiment of empathy…I am devastated”

Dolly Parton co-starred with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in what has become an all time classic, "9 to 5." The movie bonded the three...

Demented Donald Trump Threatens in Court Filing He Would Demolish Kennedy Center, Lies About Its Physical Condition More Than Even His Own

Demented Donald Trump is a very sick man. He's threatening to demolish the Kennedy Center. He's lying about its physical condition more than he his...

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