Author: Richard Lawson

The Smart Set

Kate Learns to Cook

Reuters

Today in celebrity news: Duchess Kate is learning how to cook, Justin Theroux maybe had a bachelor party, and Faye Dunaway made a very important phone call. 

By Richard Lawson

Dec 13, 2012

The Smart Set

Mick Jagger Can't Say That About Sandy

Today in celebrity gossip: The Rolling Stones frontman made a little faux pas during last night's 12/12/12 concert, Pippa Middleton takes the piss out of herself, and Barbara Walters confronts One Direction.

Comments | 8,470 Views

By Richard Lawson

Dec 12, 2012

The Call Sheet

The CW to Send People to the Woods to Die

Today in show business news: A Hunger Games-style new reality show is in the works, HBO gets back in the Game Change game, and the award for worst nudity has actually gone to someone.

Comments | 7,809 Views

By Richard Lawson

Dec 12, 2012

Movie Review

'The Hobbit': Like One Bad Video Game

Gone is the magic of the Lord of the Rings series; in comes an overworked use of technology that forces you to spend much of this long movie distracted by how dreadful everything looks. And Peter Jackson doesn't tell the story well enough to save this wan, distracted effort, for kids or adults.

Comments | 21,313 Views

By Richard Lawson

Dec 12, 2012

The Smart Set

George W. Bush to Finally Be a Grandpa

Today in celebrity gossip: Jenna Bush Hager has announced her pregnancy, Sarah Jessica Parker's entourage has a little snafu in Norway, and is Harry Styles caught in a bad bromance? 

Comments | 3,616 Views

By Richard Lawson

Dec 11, 2012

The Call Sheet

Shia LaBeouf, Live and in Person

Today in show business news: Your beloved Shia is headed to the White Way, Chuck Lorre plans a problematic new show, and Storage Wars is staged, apparently.

Comments | 6,178 Views

By Esther Zuckerman and Richard Lawson

Dec 11, 2012

Year in Review

The 2012 Gossip Stories We Loved

With apologies to Lindsay Lohan (sort of), we've attempted to dwell not so much on the horribly depressing and negative stories that flood the tabloids every day (read: Amanda Bynes) and instead focused on the tales of hope and redemption — in so far as one hopes Chris Brown can really be redeemed (he can't) or one really hopes for Rob and Kristen.

Comments | 3,794 Views

By Richard Lawson

Dec 11, 2012

The New 'Man of Steel' Trailer Shows Us a (Very) Dramatic Side of Superman

Warner Bros. has just released the first full-length trailer for their big summer 2013 Superman reboot, and it really is quite something. Should we be hopeful, or really disappointed?

Comments | 4,928 Views

By Richard Lawson

Dec 11, 2012

The Smart Set

Lindsay Lohan at the Scene of the Crime

Today in celebrity gossip: Lindsay Lohan can't stay away from the club where she got arrested, Anne Hathaway has an "upskirt" moment, and Russell Crowe has a bizarre new girlfriend.

Comments | 5,320 Views

By Richard Lawson

Dec 10, 2012

The Call Sheet

Will Smith and His Kid Are in Trouble

Today in show business news: A new trailer has Big Willie Style and Little Willie Style stranded, Eliza Dushku is returning to TV, and Taylor Swift is forever.

Comments | 27,071 Views

By Richard Lawson

Dec 10, 2012

The Real Problem with 'Homeland'

A humble request to all the Internet whiners, on the occasion of the end of a ridiculous second season: Remember that Showtime's Big Important Show was never that good to begin with. Just enjoy the silly trip.

Comments | 13,974 Views

By Richard Lawson

Dec 10, 2012

The Smart Set

Miley and Justin Gone Wild

Today in celebrity news: Miley Cyrus got risque at a concert, as did Justin Bieber. And Demi Moore is still having a fine time in Miami. 

Comments | 4,330 Views

By Richard Lawson

Dec 7, 2012

The Call Sheet

Psy Does Not Salute You

Today in show business news: The "Gangnam Style" guy gets in trouble, Kevin Smith is going out on a Clerks movie, and a '90s cult classic becomes a TV series — maybe.

Comments | 6,082 Views

By Richard Lawson

Dec 7, 2012

Year in Review

The Best (and Worst) Movies of 2012

That it was an uneven year at the movies does not mean it was without its definite bright spots. To that end, and in continuing with The Atlantic Wire's Year in Review, we've chosen our ten favorite films of 2012. And a few that were not so much.

Comments | 21,429 Views

By Richard Lawson

Dec 7, 2012

The Smart Set

One Direction, Swiftly in Love

Today in celebrity news: Harry loves Taylor and Louis loves Eleanor but really Harry and Louis love each other, Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen welcome another perfect child into the world, and Lindsay Lohan looks for a new job.

Comments | 5,537 Views

By Richard Lawson

Dec 6, 2012

The Call Sheet

These Stars Are Really in Danger Now

Today in show business news: Fox announced the cast for its death not-so-much-defying diving show Stars in Danger, Bret Easton Ellis strikes again in his Twitter troll war, and there will be no Friday Night Lights movie.

Comments | 10,739 Views

By Richard Lawson

Dec 6, 2012

The Smart Set

Kate Middleton Is Out of the Hospital

Today in celebrity gossip: The with-child Duchess of Cambridge seems to be doing better and has gone home to her palace, Lindsay Lohan goes to the Jingle Ball, and so does Justin Bieber, wearing some ridiculous clothes. 

Comments | 5,781 Views

By Richard Lawson

Dec 5, 2012

The Call Sheet

The Ascension of Dr. Phil

Today in show business news: Phil McGraw has become the new king of daytime, ABC has ordered a very exciting new series, and Brooklyn Decker heads to New Girl.

Comments | 3,687 Views

By Richard Lawson

Dec 5, 2012

Year in Review

The Best TV of 2012 (and the Worst)

From the youngs of Brooklyn to old-timey Jersey, the White Walkers to the regular old zombie walkers, here's our list of the 10 best television shows of the year ... and two that were not so much.

Comments | 13,614 Views

By Richard Lawson

Dec 5, 2012

The Smart Set

Hugh Hefner to Finally Make Honest Woman Out of 26-Year-Old

Today in celebrity gossip: Hef and Crystal are finally tying the knot, Halle Berry's ex is officially to blame, and The Voice has a big moment.

Comments | 12,263 Views

By Richard Lawson

Dec 4, 2012

The Call Sheet

World's Sexiest Man to Disappear

Today in show business news: Channing Tatum takes a break, Homeland beats its older brother, and Seth MacFarlane does whatever he wants.

Comments | 4,972 Views

By Richard Lawson

Dec 4, 2012

And the Best Actor Nominations (Might) Go To...

Oscar mania grows stronger by the day, so it's time to take a gamble at figuring out who might wind up vying for gold in the most crowded of this year's big categories.

Comments | 2,931 Views

By Richard Lawson

Dec 4, 2012

The Smart Set

Nick Lachey Ruins Perfectly Bad Football Game

Today in celebrity gossip: A 98 Degrees veteran gets all overheated, the Kardashian siblings are destroying the world on an international level, and more hook-uppery for Harry and Taylor. 

Comments | 4,881 Views

By Richard Lawson

Dec 3, 2012

The Call Sheet

Alec Baldwin Isn't Going Anywhere

Today in show business news: Alec Baldwin signs a new deal with NBC, The Newsroom gets in the Mitt Romney game, and Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs in the comedy of the century.

Comments | 5,143 Views

By Richard Lawson

Dec 3, 2012

The Life of Royal Baby, Foretold!

We're not fortune tellers, but we do have a wealth of material about royal people, both real and otherwise, from which to make some informed guesses. So come, let us take a look at the possible life of Baby England.

Comments | 3,844 Views

By Richard Lawson

Dec 3, 2012

The Smart Set

Taylor Swift and Harry Styles Go to the Zoo

Today in celebrity gossip news: Two young music superstars went to Central Park together this weekend, Lindsay Lohan has the IRS all up in her business, and Justin Bieber is mad at J.P. Morgan.

Comments | 8,039 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 30, 2012

The Call Sheet

Two Men and Miley Cyrus?

Today in showbiz news: A rumor has Hannah Montana replacing Angus T. Jones on Two and a Half Men, Seth MacFarlane is bringing kids to the Oscars, and this Psycho sequel looks terrible.

Comments | 12,553 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 30, 2012

Movie Review

'Zero Dark Thirty': Hunting Down Osama Bin Laden All Over Again

So much of this movie is real, and in new and surprising ways, which makes it newsy and relevant here and now, three weeks before its release. A review of Kathryn Bigelow's thorough and satisfying depiction of the most famous manhunt of our time.

Comments | 5,724 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 30, 2012

The Smart Set

Rihanna Really Likes Chris Brown

Today in celebrity news: A new Instagram photo mysteriously proves Chris and RiRi's connection, Lindsay Lohan is in a bad way, and Halle Berry makes peace.

Comments | 7,797 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 29, 2012

The Call Sheet

MTV Mates 'Jersey Shore' with 'Honey Boo Boo'

Today in showbiz news: MTV sends us to West Virginia with its new show Buckwild, a Stephen King series is headed to CBS, and more Sundance films have been announced.

Comments | 2,629 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 29, 2012

And This Year's Oscar Nominations for Best Actress (Might) Go to...

In a year that has been disproportionately in favor of big performances from the guys, this category is anyone's game at this point. That said, let's look at the five performances we think will get Oscar's attention come January.

Comments | 2,360 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 29, 2012

The Smart Set

The Horror of Lindsay Lohan's Bad Night

Today in celebrity gossip: Lindsay's arrest from Bieber to behind bars, Justin Bieber can't stop texting, and Angus T. Jones plans to return to work.

Comments | 8,290 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 28, 2012

The Call Sheet

Ben Affleck Wins the Year

Today in showbiz news: The former Mr. Gigli has ascended to the top of Hollywood, the Sundance Film Festival announces its lineup, and Chad Michael Murray is having a moment.

Comments | 2,088 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 28, 2012

Movie Review

'Killing Them Softly': Junkyard Rubbish of a Repurposed America — with Brad Pitt!

Andrew Dominik's heavy-handed caper tries to make a lot of very important points, including maybe that there is no point, which is ultimately kind of pointless. Or at least disappointing.

Comments | 2,256 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 28, 2012

The Smart Set

Is 'Two and a Half Men' Cursed, Really?

Today in celebrity gossip: Outspoken half-man Angus T. Jones and outspoken crazy man Charlie Sheen are speaking out, tragedy befalls a Lena Dunham photo shoot, and Britney and Kevin's past is resurfacing.

Comments | 6,552 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 27, 2012

The Call Sheet

New 'X-Men' Will Travel in Time, Superheroism

Today in show business news: the X-Men prequel gets all Avengers-y, Matthew McConaughey gets an actual acting nomination, and AMC gets to work on two new shows. Also: Brody must die.

Comments | 4,629 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 27, 2012

America to Get Its Own 'Downton Abbey'

Downton mastermind Julian Fellowes has just signed a deal with NBC to create The Gilded Age, a drama about 1880s New York City. At long last, our very own look at opulent wealth and stifled internal longings!

Comments | 5,347 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 27, 2012

The Smart Set

Prepare Yourself for Brad and Angelina's Wedding

Today in celebrity gossip: The Brangelina nuptials are nigh, Justin Bieber is getting sued for noise, and The Hunger Games takes a turn for the worse.

Comments | 2,960 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 26, 2012

The Call Sheet

The Failure of 'Liz & Dick' and the End of the Lohan Era

Today in show business news: The much talked-about (and teased) Lifetime biopic didn't score huge ratings, Beyoncé is going into the Beyoncé business, and Cory and Topanga and live.

Comments | 9,855 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 26, 2012

And This Year's Best-Picture Nominations (Might) Go to...

With Les Mis and Zero Dark Thirty screening over the weekend to much acclaim, it's time to start filling out our potential Oscar ballots, based on how each movie fits into this year's awards landscape.

Comments | 6,351 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 26, 2012

'Two and a Half Men' Half-Man Does His Best Charlie Sheen, Trashes Show

Even if the powdery devil known as Charlie Sheen has become but a distant memory for the folks at CBS' onetime flagship sitcom, that doesn't mean the show's troubles with its cast are over. Angus T. Jones says he doesn't want to be on the show anymore because it is "filth." Yikes.

Comments | 10,510 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 26, 2012

The Smart Set

In Which Taylor Swift and One Direction's Harry Styles Get Serious

Today in celebrity gossip: America's favorite young woman is going further with Britain's favorite young man, Charlie Sheen gave Lindsay Lohan a lot of money, and weight-loss secrets of the stars.

Comments | 7,810 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 21, 2012

The Call Sheet

Chevy Chase Finally Quits 'Community'

Today in showbiz news: An ornery old man will stop playing an ornery old man on TV, the Discovery Channel cancels one of its most iconic shows, and The Hobbit gets supercut. 

Comments | 10,100 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 21, 2012

A Thanksgiving Moviegoing Guide for You and the Whole Family

Yay, it's Thanksgiving! Meaning you can eat lots of food and watch football and jump around in leaf piles and oh god if you don't get out of this house you are going to scream, so it's time to go to the movies. But what should you see? Well, it depends on who you're with. Here's a handy guide.

Comments | 1,995 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 21, 2012

The Insane Awfulness of 'Liz and Dick'

We suffered through Lifetime's Elizabeth Taylor biopic Liz & Dick, the one starring Lindsay Lohan, and here's why we think you should too. 

Comments | 11,725 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 21, 2012

Can This Guy Save the New 'Star Wars'?

A certain subset of nerds can possibly breathe a sigh of relief. While we Star Wars geeks may still be balking at the general idea of three impending sequels, at least Lucasfilms (now owned by Disney) has hired an old pro to write two of the movies.

Comments | 4,174 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 21, 2012

The Smart Set

Rihanna Apologizes to Chump Reporters for Obviously Awful Plane Tour

Today in celebrity gossip: People are griping about Rihanna's plane tour, Daniel Craig completes driver's-ed, Cameron Diaz puts her foot in it, and Leo DiCaprio makes out with an old lady. Sorta. 

Comments | 5,730 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 20, 2012

The Call Sheet

Kelsey Grammer Is No Longer a 'Boss'

Today in showbiz news: Starz has canceled its most star-studded show, Hugh Laurie considers a return to TV, and The Amazing Spider-Man looks for its James Franco.

Comments | 3,815 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 20, 2012

NBC Is Winning Sweeps, but It Shouldn't Get Too Cocky

To the shock of many and the delight of Rockefeller Center, NBC is finishing November sweeps at the top of the broadcast network ratings heap for the first time there in almost a decade.

Comments | 1,344 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 20, 2012

Movie Review

'Life of Pi': You Are Where

In one of the riskier studio gambles of the year, 20th Century Fox is hoping you'll want to spend your Thanksgiving movie time this year contemplating the nature of god.

Comments | 2,744 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 20, 2012

The Smart Set

Kim Kardashian's Middle East Education

Today in celebrity gossip: Kim Kardashian wants to know more about the Gaza conflict, Justin Bieber has a sleepover with Selena Gomez, and Mila & Ashton enjoy Rome. 

Comments | 5,918 Views

  • The Atlantic Wire on Twitter
  • The Atlantic Wire RSS Feed
  • The Atlantic Wire iPhone App