Katie Holmes a Broadway Baby Once More

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Katie Holmes has picked her first big post-divorce gig, and it's on stage. Elsewhere in today's showbiz news: Fred Willard loses a job after an embarrassing incident, Gwyneth Paltrow might become a chef, and Jennifer Jason Leigh is headed to the Hamptons.

By Richard Lawson

Jul 18, 2012

Sofia Vergara Is the Richest Lady on TV

Well, this year at least. Elsewhere in today's showbiz news: Jessica Biel gets cold feet, Abraham Lincoln returns in November, and we just might have our Finnick Odair.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 17, 2012

Daniel Radcliffe Gets Romantic

Today in showbiz: Harry Potter tries out a new genre, Juliette Lewis gets a big break again, and Andrew Stanton receives his post-John Carter sentence.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 16, 2012

'Breaking Bad' Is Bigger Than Ever

Today in showbiz news, AMC has another hit on their hands, CBS keeps an old hit around too long, and a new Sleeping Beauty story sounds unfortunate.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 13, 2012

Jessica Biel: Super Villain

Justin's girl will be putting on a catsuit of some kind and kicking but with Wolverine. Or be kicking Wolverine's butt. It's unclear. Also today: Dianna Agron snags a plum role and Ken Jeong moves up in the world.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 12, 2012

Steven Tyler Flies the Coop

Another judge is leaving America's favorite singing contest. Is anyone going to be back next season?? Also today: Taylor Swift is very rich and Will Smith contemplates a career change.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 11, 2012

Don't Worry, More Remakes Are on the Way

Hollywood is completely out of ideas, as we know, so they're continuing to dig through the attic for old stuff to spruce up. Here's the news on two new remakes, plus some other showbiz tidbits.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 10, 2012

Three More Years of 'Hunger Games'

Don't worry, you'll be watching Katniss and friends kill people until 2015. Also don't worry about Seth Meyers, he's probably not replacing Regis. But do worry about Savannah Guthrie. She's not exactly a hit.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 9, 2012

The 'Idol' Return of Adam Lambert

Today in the world of entertainment: American Idol might put a former contestant behind the judges' table, Philip Seymour Hoffman heads off to kill some children, and Michael Fassbender, well, heads off to kill some people, too.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 6, 2012

'The Hobbit' Is Finished

Today: Shooting has completed in Middle Earth, J.Lo has a new show about lesbians, and we're heading back to Sweet Valley.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 5, 2012

'Spider-Man' Is Gonna Be Big

Today: Spidey is doing better than expected, the Princess Di movie gets a name change, and we have a new Mulan.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 3, 2012

'Hunger Games' Has Its Johanna Mason

Today: Jena Malone heads into battle, Spider-Man is gonna be one rich kid, and Dunder Mifflin may have a new employee.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 2, 2012

'The Newsroom' to Keep Broadcasting

Today: HBO re-ups with Aaron Sorkin, Naomi Watts is spotted in Princess Di costume, and A&E prequel a classic.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 29, 2012

Charlie Sheen Is Still a Hit

People are still pretty interested in Charlie Sheen, Clark Gable's grandson brings further disgrace to his family name, and USA has an innovative new show.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 28, 2012

'Total Recall' Is Looking Good

Today: A sci-fi update looks surprisingly entertaining, Damon Lindelof has been given some more work, and Cee Lo Green is an actor now.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 27, 2012

Justin Bieber Is the Biggest Boy on the Block

Today: Bieber is a top seller, Nathan Lane heads back to TV, and TBS makes a strange decision.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 26, 2012

Tyler Perry: Action Hero

Today: Tyler Perry tries a new genre, a Canadian show gets another American season, and Jena Malone is in the running for a big role.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 25, 2012

So-So News for 'The Newsroom'

Today: HBO's newest drama had a decent debut, Maura Tierney gets a juicy new role, and Miley's dad heads to Broadway.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 22, 2012

Goodbye 'Desperate Housewives,' Hello 'Devious Maids'

Today: Lifetime gets some new housekeepers, there's been a change in the summer movie schedule, and Lena Dunham is giving herself a hot new man.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 21, 2012

Nobody Wants to Watch Justin Bieber

Today: Justin Bieber sinks on TV, Jessica Sanchez heads to TV, and Disney has a little branding trouble.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 20, 2012

Nicole Kidman to Pee On Zac Efron This October

Today: We'll be seeing this year's weirdest movie scene this fall, Jim Carrey drops out of a dumb thing, and a glimpse at this year's classiest movie.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 19, 2012

Magnificent Maleficent

Today: Angelina makes her witchy debut, General Wesley Clark does the unthinkable, and AMC might have a dead body on its hands.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 18, 2012

Mike Tyson to Knock Out Broadway

Today: Mike Tyson is doing a one-man show in New York, Charlie Bucket heads to the West End, and Ed Helms is a busy man.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 15, 2012

Elusive 'Elysium' Elucidated

Today: We know a little bit more about a mysterious sci-fi movie, you'll have to wait a bit longer for teenage turtles, and Jonah Hill does Tarantino.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 14, 2012

'Dallas' Is a Texas-Sized Hit

Today: TNT has new hit, Jeanne Tripplehorn slums, and Judy Greer gets serious

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 13, 2012

'Weeds' Burns Out

Today: Showtime has decided to quit drugs, Charlize heads to comedy, and Tonto and friends are in trouble.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 12, 2012

Philip Seymour Hoffman Goes Rogue

Today: PSH goes off the grid, Lindsay Lohan has a terrible new project in the works, and Dexter has a new ladyfriend.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 11, 2012

The Darkening of Ashley Tisdale

Today: A Disney girl is trying to grow up, Joseph Fiennes heads to the loony bin, and Chris Hemsworth has a whale of a tale to tell you.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 8, 2012

What's the Matter with 'World War Z'?

Today: A zombie movie is in trouble, Angelina Jolie might be into bondage, and a Stephen King classic gets another look.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 7, 2012

Oprah Does Reese Witherspoon a Favor

Today: Oprah gives a big gift to Reese, George Clooney picks his next project, and Michael Bay is trying to ruin us.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 6, 2012

Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis to Take Over the World

Two Food Network stars are making the leap, TLC makes a great decision, and The CW makes a bad one.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 5, 2012

Is Peggy Olson Gone Too?

In today's Call Sheet: A potential spoiler has been leaked from the offices of Sterling Draper Cooper Pryce, Jerry O'Connell gets a spooky new job, and Darren Aronofsky picks two young men.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 4, 2012

Andrew Dice Clay's Big Break

Today: The Diceman gets a strange new opportunity, NBC finds a Hannibal Lecter, and MTV digs through the barrel some more.

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By Richard Lawson

May 31, 2012

Scarlett Johansson a Broadway Baby Once More

Today: ScarJo returns to the White Way, Randy Jackson gives us a gift, and Phil Phillips is a success.

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By Richard Lawson

May 30, 2012

The Return of Arsenio Hall

Today: Arsenio might be back, Justin Bieber heads to TV, and CNN is in the pits.

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By Richard Lawson

May 29, 2012

The Hatfields and the McCoys Rage

Zac Efron and Goldie Hawn finally team up, and NBC has yet another singing show.

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By Richard Lawson

May 25, 2012

Finally, a Male 'Will & Grace'

Today: CBS has a turkey on its hands, Jon Favreau acts again, and ABC, well, has a turkey on its hands.

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By Richard Lawson

May 24, 2012

Nobody Watches 'American Idol' Anymore

Today: America's favorite singing competition isn't its favorite anymore, a comedy actor gets serious, and Bradley Cooper joins the SEALs.

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By Richard Lawson

May 23, 2012

Not So Fast, 'G.I. Joe'

Today: Paramount pushes a big flick back nine months, no one watches Idol anymore, but everyone loves Adam Lambert.

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By Richard Lawson

May 22, 2012

Natalie Portman Gets a Gun

Today: Natalie Portman heads west, Bobby Cannavale does too, and one of the X-Men is gay.

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By Richard Lawson

May 21, 2012

A Billion Dollars Is Only Sort of Cool for Disney

Today: Disney has made a lot but not *that* much, Justin Timberlake scores a film, and so does Rupert Everett.

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By Richard Lawson

May 18, 2012

Is This Bill Murray's Oscar Movie?

Today: A new Bill Murray might be awards bait, MTV cancels a polarizing show, and Marvel is making so much money.

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By Richard Lawson

May 17, 2012

Liam Neeson to Kill Some More People

Today: Liam Neeson is going to kick butt again, Gwyneth Paltrow is going to speak Spanish, and an old friend gets a good job.

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By Richard Lawson

May 16, 2012

Jennifer Lopez an Idol No More?

Today: J.Lo might be voting herself off the show, Morgan Freeman heads to Vegas to get drunk, and the sad tale of Johnny Bananas.

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By Richard Lawson

May 15, 2012

'Dancing With the Stars' Stars to Dance!

Today: Get ready to see all your old favorites hoofing it once more, Alexander Payne plots his next move, and we find the catchphrase of the summer.

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By Richard Lawson

May 14, 2012

Chloë Sevigny to Get Her Comeuppance

Today: The Downtown diva heads to the stage, so does a swoon-worthy Englishman, and Taylor Lautner learns Parkour.

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By Richard Lawson

May 11, 2012

'Pan Am' Is Huge in Europe

The Call Sheet sifts through the day's glut of Hollywood news to find the stories even non-industry types care about. Today: ABC has an international hit in a Pan Am, The CW officially invites Carrie Bradshaw to the party, and Alec Baldwin is a busy man.

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By Richard Lawson

May 10, 2012

Conan and Letterman, Together Again

 Two old talk show pals reunite, NBC is keeping people employed and Dunder Mifflin, and Charlize Theron sounds funny.

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By Richard Lawson

May 9, 2012

'SVU' Forever!

Today: NBC decides to keep a beloved show around, VH1 renews a be-hated show, and Cameron Diaz smartens up.

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By Richard Lawson

May 8, 2012

Ben Affleck Is Back in Charge

Ben Affleck's new film looks good, Nicolas Cage goes on a wild ride, and Sanjay Gupta has a show.

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