Thursday, January 1, 2026

Television

Will Ricky Gervais Make Will Arnett Head of “The Office”?

In January I told you two things that Ricky Gervais told me after he came off the stage at the Golden Globes: that his...

“Spider Man” Civil War: Negotiating Taymor Exit and Saving Troubled Musical

Two hours ago, a lead investor for "Spider Man: Turn off the Dark" told me: "We want Julie Taymor to stay." He said that...

Bono Tells Julie Taymor He’ll Do Spider Man “With Or Without You”

Many months after "Spider Man: Turn off the Dark" started previews in New York, its composer--Bono of the group U2--is here. Sources tell me...

Why is the “Mad Men” Negotiation Taking So Long?

It's March 1st, do you know when "Mad Men" is coming back? No? Neither does anyone else. As of this weekend there has been...

Helen Mirren Thinks Maria Bello Will Be “Great” in “Prime Suspect”

The magnificent Helen Mirren -- an Oscar presenter this Sunday-- tells me she's thrilled that American producers have chosen Maria Bello to play Jane Tennison in...

Sting, Trudie Styler Make “Spirits” Fly in LA Theater Premiere

Sting was back in Los Angeles last night, fresh from a wildly successful symphony tour of Australia, Japan and New Zealand. He's on his...

Today Show Advice on Bad Neighbor: “I Would Get a Gun and Kill the Guy”

Finally, some useful advice on a morning show! Al Roken interviewed New York real estate queen Barbara Corcoran today. They took a call from...

Larry Hagman: “Dallas” Reboot Should Be Shot in Dallas

Leah Sydney reports from the AARP celebrity dinner in Hollywood last night. Larry Hagman is not happy. He says that the "Dallas" reboot series for...