'The Hobbit' Will Eat Your Box Office

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Today in show business news: The Hobbit has more gold than Smaug, The Voice is bigger than ever, and the new Michael Bay movie sure looks terrific.

By Richard Lawson

Dec 18, 2012

'Project Runway' Is Doomed

Today in show business news: Lifetime makes some bad changes to its once big show, Game of Thrones gets supersized, and Natasha Lyonne is back. 

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By Richard Lawson

Dec 17, 2012

Vin Diesel Is Kojak 2.0

Today in show business news: Vin Diesel has a potentially big new project in the works, Bill Clinton and Martin Scorsese join forces, and Showtime had a big ratings night.

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By Richard Lawson

Dec 14, 2012

The News Descends on Newtown

Today in entertainment news: CBS, ABC, and NBC will all be broadcasting the evening news from Newtown. Plus, if you're up for them, some items about a show based on Justin Bieber's life, a look at Bates Motel, and news from Dane Cook.

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By Richard Lawson

Dec 13, 2012

Fox News Can Never Be Destroyed

Today in showbiz news: Fox is top of the cable heap once more, Tyler Perry bails out Oprah, and an embarrassing thing happens to Barbra Streisand after the Golden Globe nominations.

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By Richard Lawson

Dec 12, 2012

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.

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By Richard Lawson

Dec 11, 2012

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.

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By Richard Lawson

Dec 10, 2012

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.

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By Richard Lawson

Dec 7, 2012

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.

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By Richard Lawson

Dec 6, 2012

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.

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By Richard Lawson

Dec 5, 2012

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.

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By Richard Lawson

Dec 4, 2012

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.

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By Richard Lawson

Dec 3, 2012

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.

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By Richard Lawson

Nov 30, 2012

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.

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By Richard Lawson

Nov 29, 2012

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.

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By Richard Lawson

Nov 28, 2012

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.

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By Richard Lawson

Nov 27, 2012

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.

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By Richard Lawson

Nov 26, 2012

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.

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By Richard Lawson

Nov 21, 2012

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. 

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By Richard Lawson

Nov 20, 2012

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 19, 2012

Nobody Watched the American Music Awards

Today in showbiz news: ABC has a fading awards show on its hands, CBS gets back into the spiritual market, and Kenan Thompson makes his big move. Also: Gosling.

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By Richard Lawson

Nov 16, 2012

CBS Gets a Little Less Gay

Today in showbiz news: CBS has canceled Partners, but its Big Bang Theory is bangier than ever, and two trailers for two promising comedies. 

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By Richard Lawson

Nov 15, 2012

'American Horror Story' Will Scare Us Some More

Today in show business news: FX renews its successful horror anthology for another season, a big wedding is planned on 30 Rock, and a surprising Friday Night Lights alum wins MVP.

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By Richard Lawson

Nov 14, 2012

'Oz the Great and Powerful' Continues to Look Very Bad

Today in show business: A new trailer has us not so excited for the Wizard of Oz prequel, Hollywood is searching for the next cute guy, and OMG look it's Game of Thrones.

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By Richard Lawson

Nov 13, 2012

Don't Worry, Those 'Jersey Shore' Kids Aren't Going Anywhere

Today in show business news: Vinny from Jersey Shore is gonna stay on TV, One Direction is going to get supersized, and Liza heads to Smash.

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By Richard Lawson

Nov 12, 2012

'Girls' Will Be On Forever

Today in showbiz news: HBO might already have a third season of Girls planned, E! renews an important series, and Louis C.K. is doing another comedy special.

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By Richard Lawson

Nov 8, 2012

'The Killing' Might Not Be Dead

Today in show business news: AMC might have un-canceled one of its drearier series, the new Star Wars movie is moving right along, and get ready for The Carrie Diaries.

Comments | 4,208 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 7, 2012

Taylor Swift Is Still Selling Like Crazy

Today in showbiz news: America's blushing princess is on top of the music world once again, Meryl Streep's son-in-law lands a big TV role, and a glimpse at an exciting new show. 

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By Richard Lawson

Nov 6, 2012

The Return of Jared Leto

Today in showbusiness news: Jordan Catalano is returning to acting, Mila Kunis is getting into the producing game, and prepare for a sitcom about Martha Stewart. 

Comments | 3,708 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 5, 2012

'Downton Abbey' Is Bigger Than Ever

Today in showbusiness news: The UK is totally bonkers for Downton Abbey, America is not at all into 666 Park Avenue, and CBS hopes everyone will like Elementary. 

Comments | 5,273 Views

By Richard Lawson

Nov 2, 2012

Guess What: More 'Twilight' (Maybe)

Today in showbiz news: Good god there might be more Twilight books, Long Island Medium will continue its huckster ways, and Skyfall is already a big hit. 

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By Richard Lawson

Nov 1, 2012

'Gossip Girl' Has an Expiration Date

Today in showbiz news: The CW gets ready to send its one-time flagship show off on an ice floe, Jamie Foxx might soon be a super villain, and HBO gets back into the Stephen Merchant business. 

Comments | 5,343 Views

By Richard Lawson

Oct 31, 2012

Nicholas Sparks Cannot Be Stopped

Today in show business news: America's favorite cheese monger moves to TV, Charlie Sheen is going to be an even richer man, and SNL announces some upcoming guests. 

Comments | 5,551 Views

By Richard Lawson

Oct 29, 2012

What on Earth Is NBC Doing to 'Up All Night'?

Today in showbusiness news: NBC is majorly tweaking that Christina Applegate/Will Arnett sitcom, Chloe Sevigny is going to do some detective work, and sweet heavens there will be a Best Exotic Marigold Hotel sequel. 

Comments | 7,419 Views

By Richard Lawson

Oct 26, 2012

The Day the Nerd-Bros Died

Today in showbiz news: A beloved video game-based show has been given the ax, Howie Mandel has a new game show, and a reality star gets into the acting game. 

Comments | 4,690 Views

By Richard Lawson

Oct 25, 2012

Celebrities to Hurl Themselves to Their Deaths On Celebrity Diving Show

Today in showbiz news: Fox has an insane new celebrity competition show planned, Bradley Cooper is striking a devil's bargain, and the last Twilight movie is gonna be big.

Comments | 3,223 Views

By Richard Lawson

Oct 24, 2012

At Long Last, CW Shows Whenever You Want Them

Today in show business news: Your favorite network is finally going On Demand, Johnny Depp boards a mysterious new project, and Oprah Winfrey has things cooking with both HBO and Justin Bieber.

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By Richard Lawson

Oct 23, 2012

Pax and Zahara Jolie-Pitt Are Ready for Their Closeup

Today in showbiz news: Two more of Angelina Jolie's kids are going into the family business, CBS and NBC make surprising choices about some new shows' futures, and Al Pacino is going to be a rock star.

Comments | 5,187 Views

By Richard Lawson

Oct 22, 2012

Hugh Grant Is Getting Romantic Again

Today in showbiz news: America's favorite British bumbler will attempt to charm us once again, The CW shows generosity to several new shows, and Anna Kendrick can't stop singing.

Comments | 3,748 Views

By Richard Lawson

Oct 19, 2012

Nicolas Cage Will Be One of the Last Men on Earth

Today in showbiz news: Everyone's favorite insane actor is going to be Left Behind, Miley Cyrus gives Two and a Half Men a boost, and another look at Skyfall.

Comments | 11,971 Views

By Richard Lawson

Oct 18, 2012

Brendan Fraser Heads to Television

Today in showbiz announcements: A once-big movie star downsizes, Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton team up to tell an old tale, and Joaquin Phoenix hates the stupid old Oscars.

Comments | 3,245 Views

By Richard Lawson

Oct 17, 2012

'Emily Owens, M.D.' In Critical Condition

Today in showbiz news: A likable new CW show is already in trouble, two deceased Walking Dead actors reunite in the afterlife, and Elizabeth Banks regrets a one-night stand. 

Comments | 4,168 Views

By Richard Lawson

Oct 16, 2012

Tyra Banks Is Now Looking for Boys, Too

The impossible is happening on America's most important reality show. Elsewhere in showbiz news today: Robert Pattinson gets a new gig, we're importing yet another British show, World War Z sounds both good and bad, and there's hope for Revolution yet.

Comments | 2,454 Views

By Richard Lawson

Oct 15, 2012

Cable Devours Broadcast TV in Single Night

Last night's season premiere of The Walking Dead was the highest rated show of the fall, on any channel. Also in showbiz news: Lindsay Lohan is interviewed again for some reason, Aaron Paul gets a big lead role, and Christoph Waltz will lead Russia.

Comments | 3,286 Views

By Richard Lawson

Oct 12, 2012

New Oprah Is Just Old Oprah All Over Again

Today in showbiz news: Oprah brings back some old tricks to save OWN, The CW has a good night, and Jason Schwartzman takes on a thrilling new role.

Comments | 3,612 Views

By Richard Lawson

Oct 11, 2012

Does 'Nashville' Have a Country Prayer?

Today in showbiz news: One of the better shows of the new season did only OK in its debut last night, Tom Hanks is officially headed to Broadway, and Jodie Foster is directing another movie. 

Comments | 2,205 Views

By Richard Lawson

Oct 10, 2012

Liam Neeson Is Making a Lot of Money

Today in showbiz gossip: Getting Taken is a pretty lucrative enterprise, Shailene Woodley is free of Secret Life and on to bigger things, and a glimpse of Anthony Hopkins as Alfred Hitchcock.

Comments | 2,242 Views

By Richard Lawson

Oct 9, 2012

Hollywood to Ruin 'Peanuts' Next

Today in showbiz news: Fox has plans to turn Charlie Brown and friends into big-screen movie stars, Kris Jenner wants her own show, and two funny ladies just got their own show.

Comments | 4,082 Views

By Richard Lawson

Oct 8, 2012

Everyone Still Loves 'Steel Magnolias'

Today in show business news: Lifetime had one of its biggest nights ever last night, ABC had one of its more troubling nights in recent memory last night, and Fox feels bullish about two new shows.

Comments | 2,915 Views

By Richard Lawson

Oct 5, 2012

The Return of Kim Basinger

Today in showbiz news: A faded Oscar-winner books a respectable role, Lifetime assembles a strange group to make a strange movie, and ABC's submarine show is sinking.

Comments | 5,090 Views

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