Today in show business news: Alec Baldwin's latest Broadway play is closing early, Steve Carell returns to The Office, Winona Ryder is making a comeback, and The Newsroom goes back in time again.
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone opens today with middling to bad reviews, but even though the movie is off to an iffy start, its star Steve Carell may have a lot to look forward to this year—maybe even an Oscar bid.
From getting dumped to fighting for your reproductive rights, we picked out our favorite (and one not-so favorite) speeches from this year's round of graduations.
Today: HBO has a real hit on its hands, Zooey Deschanel will be back in the fall, and the Eastwood reality show drops.
Ryan Seacrest makes a TV network, Lifetime's bad parenting sensation grows and grows, and Glee gets its gay dads.
This Steve Carell-free season of The Office started off wobbly, but is finding its footing.
But the guessing game about who'll replace Steve Carell continues
Plus: Tom Brady basks in private equity
Why everyone loves the exiting 'Office' performer
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