Topic: Brett Ratner

The Smart Set

Rihanna's Late Night Ashton Kutcher Visit; Obama's Long St. Patrick's Day

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Also: Brett Ratner is in talks to botch the Midnight Run sequel. 

By Richard Lawson

Feb 15, 2012

The Call Sheet

The Return of Jenny McCarthy

Jenny McCarthy has a new show, J.Lo has ruined reality TV for everyone, and Cougar Town is in trouble (again).

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By Ray Gustini

Jan 26, 2012

The Smart Set

Demi Moore's Night of Nitrous and Seizures; A Possible 'Office' Spinoff

There are more reports about what sent Demi Moore to the hospital, NBC is looking at giving Dwight Schrute his own show, DC's mayor chooses his girlfriend's birthday over the State of the Union, and the gory fate of John Travolta missing vintage Mercedes

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By Erik Hayden

Nov 10, 2011

Brian Grazer Tapped to Take Brett Ratner's Place at the Oscars

After the Academy ditched Brett Ratner as Oscar producer, it quickly enlisted someone more reliable to salvage the show: veteran producer Brian Grazer.

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By Ray Gustini

Nov 9, 2011

What the Tweet?

Schmucks, Liars, and Doggy Overlords

After a day of staring at Twitter, we're sharing our favorite tweets that made no sense.

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By Richard Lawson

Nov 9, 2011

Who Should Host the Oscars Now?

Less than a day after Brett Ratner resigned from his post as a producer of next year's Oscars ceremony amid some unfortunate soundbite controversy, his chosen host Eddie Murphy has pulled out as well. So everyone is forced to wonder: Who's gonna host the damn Oscars now?? Luckily, we have some ideas.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Nov 9, 2011

Eddie Murphy Won't Be Hosting the Oscars

The Oscars are starting from scratch.

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By Richard Lawson

Nov 9, 2011

The Long National Brett Ratner Nightmare Is Over

Brett Ratner quit! The Oscars are saved! But is Brett Ratner? And, actually, are the Oscars?

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By Gabriel Snyder

Nov 8, 2011

Brett Ratner Out as Oscars Producer

Under fire for, well, being Brett Ratner (and most recently saying "rehearsal is for fags"), the Tower Heist director has tendered his resignation as a producer of the 84th Academy Awards. 

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By Richard Lawson

Nov 8, 2011

If the Oscars Want Brett Ratner, Then They'll Get Brett Ratner

Brett Ratner has been on a bit of an apology tour over the past couple days for saying stupid things, and it's all very embarrassing. For Ratner, sure, but also for the Academy.

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By Ray Gustini

Nov 7, 2011

What the Tweet?

The Internet, Robert Pattinson, and Your Cat's Vacation Plans

After a day of staring at Twitter, we're sharing our favorite tweets that made no sense.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Nov 7, 2011

Michael Jackson's Doctor Is Found Guilty

Dr. Conrad Murray was found guilty in Michael Jackson's involuntary manslaughter case today.  

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By Richard Lawson

Nov 4, 2011

The Call Sheet

Brett Ratner Is Still a Jerk

Brett Ratner is as unpleasant as ever, perhaps even more so; Kristen Stewart just gets too into it sometimes; and Megan Mullally gets a gig.

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By Ray Gustini

Nov 1, 2011

The End Is in Sight for 'Treme'; HBO Bumps Up 'Luck'

Today in film and television: David Simon only wants four seasons of Treme, HBO moves up the premiere of Luck, and how Halloween spurred DirecTV and News Corp. to iron out a new carriage deal.

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 8, 2011

The Smart Set

Sam Sifton's Promotion Rumored; Live Where Obama Vacationed

Plus: Ratner passed on Jerry Seinfeld as Oscar Host for Eddie Murphy

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By Ray Gustini

Sep 7, 2011

The Smart Set

Gosling and Mendes Disney Canoodle; DSK's Selling His D.C. Mansion

Plus: Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake continue their reunion tour in Colorado

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Aug 5, 2011

The Smart Set

Soderbergh Shoots 'Hunger Games'; Ratner Produces the Oscars

Also: Weiner puts his home on the market and news on Winehouse's last recording

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