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.
Celebrity
Review: “Michael,” Michael Jackson’s Real Life Nephew Wows the Audience with Singing and Dancing But Raises More Questions Than Answers
Fans of Michael Jackson are chomping at the bit for a biopic.
This week, they get one with Antoine Fuqua's "Michael."
The problem is the die...
Fashion
“Devil Wears Prada 2” Premiere Brings Social Influencers with Great Handles Like Utica Queen and Snitchery, Plus Of Course the Cast
I didn't go to the "Devil Wears Prada 2" circus sideshow of a premiere at Lincoln Center last night. I went to see Bruce...
Celebrity
Cannes: Exclusives Rumors! Demi Moore as Juror Number 2, Julianne Moore Getting An Award, Jacob Elordi Could Be Rockin’ the Croisette!
Here's what I'm hearing about Cannes. If none of this pans out, don't blame me! My French is very rusty!
There's talk that Demi Moore...
Celebrity
Cher Has an Heir: Discovers Unexpected Granddaughter Related to Julie Andrews and Blake Edwards: Says “I Got You, Babe!”
Cher can now sing "I got you, babe" to Julie Andrews.
Turns out from reports today that Cher's son, the troubled Elijah Allman, knocked up...
Media
250 Journalists Sign Letter to White House Correspondents Association About Trump, But Almost None Actively Working
Two hundred fifty journalists signed a letter today to the White House Correspondents Association.
They urged the group to take a hard line against Donald...
Celebrity
Disney Spending Millions on “Prada” Lincoln Center Premiere Designed for Influencers to Spread Word Before Critics Review
There's a very big tent set up on the plaza at Lincoln Center. Like, the biggest ever.
That's where Disney will launch "The Devil Wears...
Movies
Famed Producer Frank Marshall Says ESPN Rights Demands Postpone Airing of “Rachel, Breathe” Doc About Amazing Boston Marathoner
Tonight's airing of the documentary about Boston Marathoner Rachel Foster on ESPN didn't happen.
The replay won't happen tomorrow after the Marathon, either.
Famed producer Frank...
Celebrity
Bruce Springsteen, Stevie van Zandt Salute The Doors with Stunning “Light My Fire” At Annual Awards Show in Asbury Park
Bruce Springsteen, Stevie van Zandt and their whole gang -- the E Street Band, the Disciples of Soul -- put on quite a show...
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