Roger Friedman
Roger Friedman began his Showbiz411 column in April 2009 after 10 years with Fox News, where he created the Fox411 column. His movie reviews are carried by Rotten Tomatoes, and he is a member of both the movie and TV branches of the Critics Choice Awards. His articles have appeared in dozens of publications over the years including New York Magazine, where he wrote the Intelligencer column in the mid 90s and covered the OJ Simpson trial, and Fox News (when it wasn't so crazy) where he covered Michael Jackson. He is also the writer and co-producer of "Only the Strong Survive," a selection of the Cannes, Sundance, and Telluride Film festivals, directed by DA Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus.
Movies
Trump Movie “The Apprentice” Attracts Few Fans, Makes Just $150K in Preview Showings
There wasn't a lot of interest last night in "The Apprentice."
The film about Donald Trump's early years, with Sebastian Stan starring and Jeremy Strong...
Politics
Tim Walz Says Trump, Vance Know “BS” About Manufacturing in Sharp Social Media Post
Democratic Vice Presidential candidate has posted a biting one line summary of he feels about Donald Trump and JD Vance.
"All Donald Trump and...
Music
Stevie Wonder Makes a Magnificent Return to MSG: Genius, Humor, Peace, and Love
Stevie Wonder, now in his impossible 60th year of a legendary career, returned to Madison Square Garden last night with a huge orchestra and...
awards
Coup: Critics Choice Awards with Host Chelsea Handler Moving to E! Channel Set for January 12, 2025
This is big news.
The Critics Choice Awards are moving to the E! channel this January. Chelsea Handler is the host.
Critics Choice had been airing...
Celebrity
RIP Ethel Kennedy, 96, Matriarch of the Kennedy Family, Witness to And Survivor of History
The Kennedy family has announced the passing of their matriarch, Ethel Kennedy, at age 96.
What a life she had, and endured. It wasn't easy....
Celebrity
“SNL” Welcomes Stevie Nicks, 76, First Legacy Musician in Years, This Weekend After Falling 12%
"Saturday Nught Live" dropped back to Earth this past weekend ratings-wise.
The second episode of Season 50 was down 12% from the premiere with Jean...
Celebrity
Broadway League Says Lights Will Be Dimmed at All Theaters for Maggie Smith, Gavin Creel, Adrian Bailey
After a contentious social media war, the Broadway League has capitulated.
They will dim the lights at all theaters for Maggie Smith. Gavin Creel, and...
Celebrity
Bob Dylan, Nobel Poet Laureate, Pulitzer Winner, Posts Random X Message from Prague
Has Bob Dylan been hacked?
His Twitter X account just posted a random message about his time in Prague a few days ago.
Bob wrote:...
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