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ArtsBeat: Emmy Nominations Are Announced Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:38AM“Boardwalk Empire” and “Game of Thrones,” will challenge “Mad Men” for the title of best drama.
Bond girls are forever Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:47AMWith her beauty and sexuality, a Bond girl adds spice to movies and makes Bond even more desirable. With its 23rd installment due, who is the next Bond girl with the ‘oomph’ quotient?
A Hyperactive Fly on the Newsroom Wall Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 4:16PM“Page One: Inside The New York Times” is a documentary about this newspaper and the people who put it out. All of these people know far more than I do about The Times and are better positioned to judge the movie.
Tina Fey on fame and politics Monday, April 25, 2011 @ 7:23PMAustralian exclusive: There's so much more to Tina Fey than an uncanny Sarah Palin impression.
MLB Power Rankings: The Most Colorful Personality in Each Team's History Wednesday, April 6, 2011 @ 8:37PMEach sport has those types of players and personalities whose quirks and oddities just add to their overall lure. But perhaps no sport embraces it more than baseball, which in it of itself is a game of quirks and oddities. It should only be fitting then that some of the players and people around the game were and are the same way. So with that in mind and the season now underway for all 30 teams ...
Norm Macdonald: New show in 'Weekend Update' territory Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 10:32AMThe Quebec City-born comic calls his new show a "'Weekend Update'-type show for sports." He says he settled on the idea because he doesn't know anything about politics.
The Daily Cool: Cats with thumbs Wednesday, March 16, 2011 @ 12:44AMYour daily list of all that is cool and interesting from The Independent and around the web. We surf so you don't have to ;)
The Daily Cool: Cats with thumbs Tuesday, March 8, 2011 @ 2:11AMYour daily list of all that is cool and interesting from The Independent and around the web. We surf so you don't have to ;)
Malcolm Lee on Filmmaking, Being Spike’s Cousin and Black Myths in Hollywood Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 11:45AM*I first came across director Malcolm Lee back in 1999 at the Los Angeles press junket for his directorial debut “The Best Man.” Back then I was a knotty dreadlock wearing, basketball jersey sporting, cheap marijuana smoking, would-be Venice Beach playground legend and a sometime ne’er-do-well who was enjoying the Los Angeles scene just a [...]
‘Hall Pass': A trip to the toilet Thursday, March 3, 2011 @ 12:18AMshare: digg facebook twitter “Hall Pass,” the movie, also means a trip to the toilet — to flush this inane excuse for a comedy so it never sees the light of day. Two guys who couldn't get lucky in a women's prison for the blind — Rick (Owen Wilson) and Fred (Jason Sudeikis) — are given a hall pass from their marriages for a week. There are efforts to get laughs out of long shots of male ...
'Hall Pass' sets the bar very low Thursday, February 24, 2011 @ 3:15PMIn school, a hall pass usually meant a trip to the restroom. "Hall Pass," the movie, also means a trip to the toilet -- to flush this inane excuse for a comedy so it never sees the light of day.
The Official SFist Noise Pop Preview and Day By Day Festival Planner: Do It Right or Be Bummed Monday, February 21, 2011 @ 1:01PMby Erick Pressman Ah yes, its the end of February. The weather is awful, the Giants are in Arizona, which means its time for the annual Noise Pop Festival ! Now in its nineteenth year, Noise Pop has grown from a couple of shows around San Francisco to a week long, Bay Bridge spanning extravaganza not only featuring live music, but photography installations, poster art shows, and music ...
Men of a Certain Age: The Complete First Season Wednesday, January 19, 2011 @ 7:29AMRecommended It isn't easy being a sitcom. The landscape of TV comedy is split in two, with many of the best-known and longest running sitcoms unable to shake the shadow of "According to Jim" and the laugh track looming over them. One of the best recent examples is "Everybody Loves Raymond", which ran nine seasons and tackled the most conventional of sitcom topics: family life. As much as ...
Sweet Dreams For Annie As She Bags An OBE Friday, December 31, 2010 @ 6:09AMSinger Annie Lennox and England rugby World Cup winner Mike Catt are among those from the world of showbiz and sport rewarded on the Queen's New Year Honours list.
Evening Times Friday, December 31, 2010 @ 5:52AMPop star Annie Lennox today receives an OBE in the New Year Honours List for her work fighting Aids and poverty in Africa.
Comedian Cathy Ladman to appear at Majestic Oaks New Year’s Eve Tuesday, December 21, 2010 @ 1:57PMIf laughter is the best medicine, then Cathy Ladman could be the ultimate antidote for the winter blahs – and a tonic for a fun New Year’s Eve.
Is IFC selling out? Channel runs commercials now, irking viewers Monday, December 13, 2010 @ 6:49PMSomehow changes to the Independent Film Channel's format escaped the spotlight when they launched early this month. But now that commercials have popped up in the middle of movies and brilliant sitcoms like "Arrested Development" for the first time, some of the channel's dedicated fans are howling.
Philadelphia's latest must-see is the new National Museum of American Jewish History on Independence Mall Sunday, November 28, 2010 @ 1:45AMJill Schensul takes in the new National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia.
TV One’s Thanksgiving Includes ‘Wiz,’ ‘Good Times,’ ‘Haley’ Monday, November 22, 2010 @ 12:09PM*TV One offers a Thanksgiving weekend lineup full of entertainment, family and fun, including the Thanksgiving Day airing of the classic movie” The Wiz,” all-day marathons of “Good Times” and TV One original programming, and an Alex Haley double feature of mini-series ‘Mama Flores Family” and Christmas classic “Roots: The Gift.” On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, [...]
Olympic heroes: 9 months later Wednesday, November 10, 2010 @ 3:58PMThere was no shortage of Canadian heroes at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, and nine months later, here's a look at what some of them are up to now.
Throwback 95: Finely Aged Entertainment Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 12:04PMFriday It’s been a bit of a bumpy road lately for West Coast gangsta-emcee Ice Cube. After bursting onto the scene as a member of N.W.A. with his signature aggressive style, some members of the Hip Hop community have criticized Ice Cube for going “soft.” When he wrote the riveting lyrics to “Straight Outta Compton” in 1988, nobody [...]
Official CHARTattack 2010 Polaris Music Prize Betting Line Wednesday, September 15, 2010 @ 3:22PMThe 2010 Polaris Music Prize will be awarded in Toronto on Monday, Sept. 20 when a bunch of this nation's music critics will get together papal conclave-style in an old Masonic temple to drink beer and decide what the best Canadian album of the year was.
Hey Freshman, do you remember...? Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:03PMEvery year, Beloit College releases its "mindset list" for its incoming freshman class. The idea, says the school, was to create "a reminder to faculty to be aware of dated references." But, as it says, it "quickly became a catalog of the rapidly changing worldview of each new generation."
Small Wonder - The Complete Season Two Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:05AMRent It In 10 Words or Less More of everyone's favorite grade-school robot Reviewer's Bias* Loves: Good sitcoms, '80s nostalgia Likes: Small Wonder Dislikes: The lack of Vicki here, Feeling pervy Hates: The lack of extras, The Brindles The Story So Far... Well-remembered by many of those who grew up watching the sitcom in the late '80s, Small Wonder is the story of Vicky, a robot who looks like ...
Blogs move from monitors to TV and movie screens Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 4:22PMProjects that prove hits online can become hot commodities in Hollywood but don't always click there. Sometimes you get 'Julie & Julia,' sometimes 'I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell.'
TBS’ ‘Are We There Yet’ Gets 90 More Episodes Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 8:12AM*TBS likes what it sees in the sitcom “Are We There Yet?” The network has ordered 90 additional episodes of the series, which stars Terry Crews and Essence Atkins, according to reports. A spinoff of the 2005 film starring Ice Cube and Nia Long, the TBS series about a family adjusting to life with a [...]
TBS’ ‘Are We There Yet’ Gets 90 More Episodes Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 8:12AM*TBS likes what it sees in the sitcom “Are We There Yet?” The network has ordered 90 additional episodes of the series, which stars Terry Crews and Essence Atkins, according to reports. A spinoff of the 2005 film starring Ice Cube and Nia Long, the TBS series about a family adjusting to life with a [...]
Sticking Up For Red Sox Nation Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 4:39PMThis afternoon I came across a piece by a guy named Jon Star, who isn’t much of a ’star’ in my book. He ranked the fan bases of all thirty MLB teams and judged Red Sox Nation to be only the seventh-best fans across baseball. To show you how out of touch with reality this guy is, he ranked SF Giants fans as the second-best in baseball, just behind St Louis Cardinals fans. I know, I know… when you ...
Father's Day Weekend Hot, Humid Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 11:16AMThe afternoon will feature mostly sunny skies and temperatures topping out in the middle 80s.
White-hot ‘Cleveland’ has ‘Golden’ roots Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 12:32PMIt's a sitcom about four single women of a certain age, portrayed by an ensemble that includes Betty White. "Hot in Cleveland," which debuts this week on TV Land, is not officially "The Golden Girls" redux. But the similarities don't end with the set up. Golden Girl - Betty White - Cleveland - TV Land - Television
Corrie's Rita 'delighted' with award Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 1:23AMBarbara Knox has said that she is "shocked and delighted" to have been recognised with an MBE for her services to acting.
94-Year-Old Charged With Child Indecency Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 10:31PMA 94-year-old Kendall County man was arrested Friday morning, when he turned himself in after being accused of crimes against a juvenile family member.
Shooting Victim's Mother: 'I Want Justice' Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 10:16PMThe family of Michael Morales held a graveside memorial on Friday, marking what would have been his 36th birthday. His mother said she is still waiting for justice.
3 Bodies Found In Home Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 3:23PMHouston police search for a suspect wanted in connection with the deaths of three people found inside a southeast Houston home, KPRC Local 2 reports.
Man Charged In Cold Case Slayings Friday, June 4, 2010 @ 9:38AMA man is arrested and charged in the deaths of two people whose decomposing bodies were found in 1984, KPRC Local 2 reports.
'Idol' runnerup Archuleta coming to Mall of America Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 2:42PMDavid Archuleta, an "American Idol" runnerup two years ago, is making a book-signing appearance at the Mall of America this weekend. The 19-year-old will sing and sign copies of "Chords of Strength" on Saturday starting at 2 p.m. in the mall's Sears Court.
From Lucy To Reba: A Look at Cuban and Hollywood Relations Saturday, May 29, 2010 @ 9:06PM"To survive in Hollywood, you need the ambition of a Latin-American revolutionary." —Billie Burke Most everyone knows Desi Arnaz.
Teaching teachers Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 11:12PMSEATTLE -- Hemant Mehta's formal training taught him how to write a lesson plan and how public schooling began in the United States, but it was useless when it came to keeping order in the classroom and getting students to pay attention.
The writing on the chalkboard: Teacher training needs to be more practical Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 5:44PMHemant Mehta's formal training taught him how to write a lesson plan and how public schooling began in the U.S., but it was useless when it came to keeping order in the classroom and getting stu...
OnMedia: The ax falls seven times at CBS Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 11:28AMJulia Louis-Dreyfus leads the list of veterans losing their CBS shows in the new fall lineup being rolled out today ... A promising Fox comedy from Will Arnett and Keri Russell.
Being Upfront About Their Chances Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 9:34AMHere’s a look at what each network is facing heading intonext season—and what they really...
Modern Family: "Airport 2010" Review Thursday, May 6, 2010 @ 11:05AMModern Family (TV) Here today, gone to Maui.
'IT'S SATURDAY NIGHT WITH BETTY WHITE!' GOLDEN GIRLS 14-EPISODE MARATHON on Saturday, May 8 on WE tv Tuesday, May 4, 2010 @ 12:50PMSassy, outrageous, hilarious â and at 88 â Betty White is HOT! Â With a career spanning 7 decades, she's bigger than ever now. Facebook fans rallied to get the beloved comedic icon an unprecedented Saturday Night Live hosting gig this weekend.
Sarah Silverman: Turning Ignorance Into Comedy Thursday, April 22, 2010 @ 12:04PMComedian Sarah Silverman is known for delivering closely observed social commentary in a disarming, politically incorrect style. She tells stories about her childhood and her career in a new memoir, The Bedwetter: Stories of Courage, Redemption and Pee.
Excerpt From Sarah Silverman's The Bedwetter [Book Excerpts] Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 11:59AM# bookexcerpts The following is taken from Chapter 1 of Sarah Silverman's memoir, The Bedwetter: Stories of Courage, Redemption, and Pee . Chat with her in a followup post. More »
Broad comedy: A new wave of funny women Sunday, April 18, 2010 @ 1:17PMFrench and Saunders have now officially gone their separate ways; Victoria Wood and Caroline Aherne return only for Christmas specials; and Catherine Tate has perhaps exhausted her current repertoire of memorable characters.
'Glee' club Thursday, April 15, 2010 @ 11:14AMThe hit show "Glee" blew away a longstanding belief that musical numbers were a guaranteed flop on the small screen. Now, it seems, TV has a song in its heart.
This Week's Singles: 12/04/10 Monday, April 12, 2010 @ 7:16AMLore, it is a proper mixed bag of amazingness this week. In the end, Summer Camp steal it; their blonde, beachy hair and mournful pop being a fitting soundtrack, now the weather has gone all peachy.
How to find a new best friend Wednesday, April 7, 2010 @ 7:11AMI'm on the hunt for a new best friend. Not that I'm replacing my old ones, mind you. BFFs aren't like cell phones, traded in for an upgrade every two years.
‘Glee,’ BBC and Craig Ferguson win prestigious awards Friday, April 2, 2010 @ 10:52AMLOS ANGELES, April 2 — The Peabody Awards, an international prize recognising distinguished achievement in electronic media, announced its winning broadcast, cablecast, radio, and webcast programming for 2009 at the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication two days ago. The 69h Annual Peabody Award recipients range from popular sitcoms to news documentaries ...