Monthly Archives: April 2009

Zooey Deschanel is Tired of People Thinking She’s Katy Perry

Aside from looking “a little bit alike,” Zooey Deschanel and Katy Perry really have nothing in common, insists Deschanel. Although the two are both singers – Deschanel is in the musical duo She & Him – Deschanel told MTV news … Continue reading

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‘Slumdog Millionaire’ Actor Joins ’24′

Bollywood star Anil Kapoor is making the leap to North American television.

The actor, who gained worldwide recognition as the game show host in last year’s Oscar-winning film “Slumdog Millionaire,” has joined the cast of Fox’s “24″ for its upcoming eighth season. Continue reading

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‘ER’ Scores Huge Ratings With Curtain Call

After 15 seasons, NBC’s groundbreaking medical drama “ER” checked out for the last time Thursday – and fans turned out in droves to say goodbye.

According to Nielsen estimates, the two-hour series finale was seen by 16.2 million viewers, the show’s largest audience in nearly three years. Continue reading

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Run DMC and Metallica Take the Stage Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Metallica and Run DMC are two super groups that will come together whit old band mates and take the stage to accept the honor of being inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. While past ceremonies have depicted … Continue reading

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Lenka Interview

Being a great actress or singer is a unique talent. Having both skills is even more rare but Lenka is amazing at both. This girl from “down under” spoke with Jordan about her first album and also taught him some … Continue reading

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Sam Roberts and Misstress

Montreal DJ Misstress Barbara knows how to use Sam Roberts. The Canadian DJ, known for her hard edge house and techno style on the turn tables is going in a different musical direction and giving songwriting a try. Sam Roberts, … Continue reading

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iCON 225 Modem For Mac

nova media, a Berlin based business, announced their 3GB USB modem modem today. The modem supports EDGE, GPRS and HSDPA connections with up to 7.2 Mbit/s download speed. “The iCON 225 is a reliable and affordable 3G modem for the … Continue reading

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Lilly Allen Quits Show Biz

How many times has Lilly Allen threatened to quit making music? In a recent interview with the U.K.’s London Lite tabloid, Allen reported that she is considering retiring from the business after she finishes her tour in September. She told … Continue reading

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Rant ‘N Rave: Paris Hilton – My New BFF

Contrary to what Nicole Ritchie, Lindsay Lohan, the Olsen Twins, Brittany Flickinger or, more recently, Samuel Hextall might think, Paris Hilton is my new best friend.

She has everything going for her and more. From beauty, brains and success, Paris has everything that women around the world envy.
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Trent Reznor Plays April Fools on Fans

A few weeks back Trent Reznor took to his Twitter account to express his discontent for Chris Cornell’s pop inspired new sound. He wrote: “You know that feeling you get when somebody embarrasses themselves so badly YOU feel uncomfortable? Heard … Continue reading

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Spencer Pratt Raps

Aside from being a reality television star and filming the upcoming season of “The Hills,” which is rumored to be the final season of the popular series, Heidi Montag is busy in the studio planning and working on her next … Continue reading

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Lil’ Wayne Rocks About Rap life

Justin Timberlake isn’t the only one who plans to shift his musical style and take a shot at alternative rock. Lil’ Wayne, who once set out to be the best rapper alive, is now transitioning away from the hip hop … Continue reading

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‘Now 30’ Beats ‘Hannah Montana’ Soundtrack

“Now That’s What I Call Music! 30” beat “Hannah Montana: The Movie Soundtrack” by approximately 7,000 copies, selling 146,000 copies in total and leaving “Hannah Montana” at No. 2 with 139,000 copies sold, per Nielsen SoundScan stats. Still, Miley Cyrus … Continue reading

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James Franco To Become Royalty

Actor James Franco is set to play a prince in Universal’s upcoming comedy “Your Highness.” The Golden Globe-nominee will reunite with “Pineapple Express” costar Danny McBride and David Gordon Green, the movie’s director, according to Variety. “Your Highness” tells the … Continue reading

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‘Simpsons’ Stamps Are Coming

Springfield’s first family is being honoured by the U.S. Postal Service.

The dysfunctional clan at the centre of “The Simpsons” – Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie – will be featured on five 44-cent first-class mail stamps to be launched later this year. Continue reading

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Bill Cosby Honoured With Top U.S. Prize For Humour

Bill Cosby has been named this year’s recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

The 71-year-old actor, comedian and activist will receive the award at the Kennedy Center’s Concert Hall on Oct. 26, where he will be saluted by other huge names in comedy. Continue reading

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‘Inglourious Basterds’ Headed To Cannes?

The world may get its first look at Quentin Tarantino’s WWII epic, “Inglourious Basterds,” next month.

Insiders told Variety that the director has accepted an offer to screen the Brad Pitt-starring drama in competition at the Cannes Film Festival. Continue reading

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‘X-Men Origins’ Reportedly Leaks Online

Just one month before its debut, the latest “X-Men” installment has leaked online in an almost complete version according to reports. Some reviews and comments have already surfaced on the Internet about the film in the few hours the bootleg … Continue reading

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The ‘Snowy’ Hills

MTV Canada has recently announced a joint project with CTV and Free Form Productions Inc. called “Peak Season.” The supposedly unscripted show is currently in production in Whistler, B.C. “Peak Season” is being filmed in a world-class ski resort and … Continue reading

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‘Guiding Light’ Switches Off

The plug is about to be pulled on “Guiding Light.”  After 72 years on radio and television the soap-opera “Guiding Light” will come to an end on Sept. 18, 2009, CBS announced on Wednesday, according to E! Online. The soap-opera … Continue reading

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