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.
Business
“Michael” Jackson Movie Crossing $200 Million Mark Today as Album, Singles Charts Are Dominated by Deceased Star’s Music
There's no question that "Michael" remains a hit.
The Michael Jackson audience won't stop til they get enough, apparently. The Antoine Fuqua directed film is...
Music
Paul McCartney — Not to Be Outdone by the Rolling Stones — Will Drop His Single “Home to Us” with Ringo Starr Tomorrow
It's like a flashback to another world.
Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and the Rolling Stones all have new music out and more coming.
McCartney plays bass...
Movies
Watch Trailer: John Travolta’s Vanity Film “Propeller One Way Night Coach” Showing in Cannes, Kid’s Movie for Apple TV
Somehow the Cannes Film Festival has allowed in a movie premiering on Apple TV.
John Travolta's "Propeller One Way Night Coach" looks like a sweet...
Television
“The Bear” Has A Special Secret Episode Written by Starring Ebon Moss Bachrach and Jon Bernthal, It’s Called “Gary”
Ebon Moss Bachrach and Jon Bernthal really like spending time together.
They're currently on Broadway starring in "Dog Day Afternoon."
The co-stars of "The Bear" wrote...
Music
Rolling Stones Drop New Single (Listen), Announce New Album Six Decades After Debut: It’s Only Rock & Roll, But They Like It
Here's the news: "Foreign Tongues" will be released on July 10th.
New single: "In the Stars," followed by "Rough and Twisted"
The news you’ve all been...
Business
Here We Go Again! Another Murdoch Will Own New York Magazine: Son James Buying it 35 Years After Dad Rupert Sold It
This is getting to be an old story.
Another Murdoch will likely own New York Magazine.
Rupert owned it from 1976 to 1991. Now son James...
Celebrity
The Devil Wears Michael Kors at Met Gala as Movie Largely Ignored by Anna Wintour: No Gaga, No Streep, No Director or Producers
You'd think Anne Hathaway or Emily Blunt would wear a dress designed by Prada at the Met Ball.
But the two stars of "The Devil...
Movies
Watch the Trailer for Anthony Bourdain Movie, “Tony,” About Chef-Writer’s Younger Days, with “Holdovers” Star Dominic Sessa
Matt Johnson's "Tony" looks good, like "The Bear" writ large.
It's the story of chef-writer Anthony Bourdain's younger days. No adult life, or suicide, or...
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