Monthly Archives: May 2009
Neil Patrick Harris To Host 2009 Tony Awards
Neil Patrick Harris will help celebrate the best of the Broadway season as host of the 2009 Tony Awards.
Harris is known for his roles on such TV shows as “How I Met Your Mother” and “Doogie Howser, M.D.,” but the 35-year-old actor is also a stage veteran, having appeared in the Tony-winning drama “Proof” as well as revivals of “Cabaret” and “Assassins.” Continue reading
Alanis Morissette Cast In Weeds
Alanis Morissette has landed a recurring role in the upcoming fifth season of the Showtime series “Weeds.”
The Canuck singer will play an obstetrician who treats the pregnant Nancy Botwin (played by Mary Louis Parker), whose exploits as a suburban-widow-turned-marijuana-dealer form the series’ premise. Continue reading
Game Review: Left 4 Dead
Once in a while a rare game comes along and shatters all of your expectations from the previously established genre and elevates it to an entirely new level. Left 4 Dead is undoubtedly one of these games. If you’ve ever … Continue reading
Movie Review: Angels & Demons
“Angels & Demons” is worth seeing, even for those who haven’t read the Dan Brown novel of the same title. It has thrill moments, chill moments and surprising revelations. Who would have ever thought Ewan McGregor could pull off playing … Continue reading
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Tagged Angels & Demons, da vinci code, movie review, Tom Hanks
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Joelle’s Top Five Must-See YouTube Videos
5. 186,000,000 views: Susan Boyle of Britain’s Got Talent This never-been-kissed sweetheart of Britain has supposedly got talent. In fact, I won’t ruin it for you. Go watch this clip, and you can be the judge of Boyle and her … Continue reading
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Tagged achmed the terrorist, jeff dunham, Susan Boyle, top five videos, touch my body, twilight trailer, youtube
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Rant ‘N Rave: Spencer Pratt
Spencer Pratt is one of those boys who, even at the age of 24, will always be a boy.
He’s the villain from the fake-reality TV show ‘The Hills.’ And while most people beyond Lauren Conrad cannot stand sitting in the same room as him, he does work hard at being the privileged son of a successful dentist.
It’s hard working being obnoxious, spoiled and damn right irritating.
And while I resisted ranting about Spencer for several months now, his most recent “headline” was simply the last straw (number 1 on the list below). In other words, with a move like that, Spencer is begging for some word bashing.
But why do most people really express a deep hatred or dislike toward Spencer? While there are countless of reasons, I struggled to narrow it down. Continue reading
Eminem Puts Laid-Off Autoworkers In The Spotlight
Eminem and Jimmy Kimmel plan to fly approximately 200 laid-off autoworkers to Los Angeles for a taping of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Friday.
“The auto workers, many of whom live and work in the Detroit area and are affected by the auto industry crisis, will come to Los Angeles to enjoy a rare talk and musical performance by Eminem,” ABC said in a statement. Continue reading
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Tagged auto workers, Detroit, eminem, Jimmy Kimmel, recession
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Kings Of Leon Added To MTV Movie Awards
Kings of Leon have joined the lineup for the 2009 MTV Movie Awards, the network revealed Wednesday.
The band, which is currently in the middle of a North American arena tour, will perform “Use Somebody,” the most recent single from their album “Only By The Night.” Continue reading
Linkin Park Vocalist Designs Shoes For Education
Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda has teamed up with DC Shoes to create a signature sneaker that will help send budding artists to school. Continue reading
Jay-Z, Ciara To Hit The Road Together
Get ready for a hip-hop/R&B extravaganza, because Jay-Z and Ciara are joining forces for a summer tour. Continue reading
Depeche Mode Singer Hospitalized In Athens
Depeche Mode was forced to issue a last-minute cancellation for a show in Athens, Greece on Tuesday after lead singer David Gahan fell ill and was rushed to the hospital.
“We regret today’s performance has to be canceled … David Gahan fell ill in his dressing room,” a concert organizer told the approximately 20,000 fans who had shown up for the concert at the Terra Vibe park. Continue reading
Jack White To Tour With The Dead Weather
Jack White is taking his other, other band, The Dead Weather, on the road this summer.
The new group, which also includes the Kills’ Alison Mosshart and members of Queens of the Stone Age and the Raconteurs, will tour North America in support of their upcoming debut album, “Horehound.” Continue reading
Minka Kelly Joins Cast Of The Roommate
“Friday Night Lights” star Minka Kelly will discover the scary side of college after joining the cast of upcoming psychological thriller “The Roommate.”
As previously reported, the film stars Leighton Meester (“Gossip Girl”) as a college freshmen who becomes dangerously obsessed with her new roomie, Sara, to be played by Kelly. Continue reading
Third Eye Blind To Release Two Albums This Year
Third Eye Blind are gearing up for a busy year with the release of not one, but two new albums.
“Ursa Major,” the band’s first full-length album since 2003′s “Out of the Vein,” will hit stores June 23, while a companion record, “Ursa Minor,” will be released sometime over the next year. Continue reading
Keanu Reeves To Put Modern Twist On Jekyll
Keanu Reeves will get in touch with his inner beast for his latest project.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor is attached to star in Universal’s modern retelling of the classic novella “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” Continue reading
Vin Diesel To Star In Wheelman Movie
“Fast and Furious” star Vin Diesel is getting ready to break all sorts of road rules again as the star of Paramount Pictures’ “The Wheelman.”
According to Variety, the movie is a live-action adaptation of the Diesel-produced Ubisoft videogame “Wheelman,” which hit store shelves last month. Continue reading
Degrassi Headed To Hollywood
The kids of “Degrassi: The Next Generation” are going to Tinseltown for the series’ first-ever movie.
Titled “Degrassi Goes Hollywood,” the movie follows the characters Manny (Cassie Steele) and Paige (Lauren Collins) from the popular Canadian series as they try to launch acting careers in L.A. Continue reading
Family Guy Spin-Off Picked Up For Second Season
“Family Guy” spin-off “The Cleveland Show” hasn’t premiered yet, but it’s already been given the green light for a second season.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Fox’s new 13-episode pickup means the show is on tap for a total of 35 episodes so far. Continue reading
