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.
Music
Lizzo Post-Scandals Will Try for a Comeback with Aggressively Titled Album, Single Based on Meredith Brooks Hit “Bitch”
After two years of scandals and lawsuits, you'd think Lizzo would come back with something positive to say in her music.
Alas, she's going with...
Business
Exclusive: Fabled Friars Club Building Sold to Mega Developer Extell, May Be Transformed Into Outpost for Hot London Club
The British may be on their way to New York.
There's an unconfirmed rumor that the former Friars Club townhouse on East 55th St. will...
Business
Michael Jackson Sales Skyrocket With Movie Success: King of Pop Logs 13 Singles, 8 Albums Takes Over iTunes Top 100
Michael Jackson is back on the charts.
Thanks to the $97 million US haul on the "Michael" movie this weekend, sales are soaring.
Jackson has lodged...
Movies
“Prada 2” Movie Opens Thursday, Today’s Newspaper Ads Had No Critics Quotes Because No One Has Seen It Except Fans and Influencers
Thursday afternoon comes "The Devil Wears Prada 2." Some theaters will begin showing it at 2pm.
There's a lot of pent up expectation about the...
Politics
Trump on Shooter’s Manifesto: “I’m not a rapist. I didn’t rape anybody” Norah O’Donnell: “Did you think he was referring to you?” (Video)
Norah O'Donnell interviewed Norah O'Donnell tonight on "60 Minutes" less than 24 hours after a potential shooter was arrested at the White House Correspondent's...
Politics
Ballroom Blitz: Trump Turns Shooter Incident into Campaign for $400 Million Bunker Even Though Dinner Would Never Be Held There
"Well, it's been getting so hardLiving with the things you did to me, ah-haMy dreams are getting so strangeI'd like to tell you everything...
Business
Michael Jackson Movie Biggest Biopic Opening Ever, Studio Says Opening Weekend Receipts Estimated at $217.4 Mil, Reviews Be Damned
It's not a great movie, and no one cares.
Michael Jackson fans turned out in force around the world this weekend. They drove receipts for...
Business
Michael Jackson Movie Makes $39.5 Mil Over First Three Days But Beware the Hype: Audience Interest Could Be Front Loaded
"Michael," the Michael Jackson movie, is a big hit.
But how big remains to be seen.
From Wednesday to Friday, domestic box office was 39.5 million....
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