SNL’s Andy Samberg will host this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards. The 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at the Nokia Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles, California, and will be broadcast in the US by Fox. “Buckle your seat belts, Emmy viewers!” said Andy Samberg in a statement,… Continue reading Emmys 2015: Andy Samberg to host Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony
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Giuliana Rancic changes her hair style again
Giuliana Rancic has debuted a new shorter, curly ‘do at the 2015 ASTRA Awards in Australia on March 12, ditching her cinnamon brown hair for a darker shade. It’s the second major hair change controversial Fashion Police critic Giuliana Rancic has made within a month. Just days before the Oscars in February, Giuliana Rancic switched… Continue reading Giuliana Rancic changes her hair style again
Jeremy Clarkson informed bosses of alleged fracas with Oisin Tymon
According to new reports, Jeremy Clarkson initiated the BBC investigation which prompted his suspension from Top Gear show, after he informed the broadcaster’s bosses of the alleged “fracas” with Oisin Tymon. The Top Gear host star called BBC head of television, Danny Cohen, to report the incident. Producer Oisin Tymon, with whom the altercation took… Continue reading Jeremy Clarkson informed bosses of alleged fracas with Oisin Tymon
Rodner Figueroa fired from Univision after Michelle Obama racist comments
Long-time Univision talk show host Rodner Figueroa has been fired after saying that First Lady Michelle Obama looks like someone from the cast of Planet of the Apes. Rodner Figueroa, who’s known for his biting fashion commentary, made his remarks during a live segment of the show El Gordo y la Flaca in which the… Continue reading Rodner Figueroa fired from Univision after Michelle Obama racist comments
Frozen 2: Disney announces sequel
A Frozen sequel is under way, Disney has announced. Frozen became the highest-grossing animated film of all time in 2014. The Oscar-winning animation made $1.27 billion at box offices worldwide, and led to record sales of related merchandise. Frozen 2 will reunite the team behind the original feature, including director Chris Buck, writer Jennifer Lee… Continue reading Frozen 2: Disney announces sequel
Jimmy Greenspoon dies from metastatic melanoma at 67
Three Dog Night keyboardist and vocalist Jimmy Greenspoon died from metastatic melanoma on March 11 at the age of 67. Jimmy Greenspoon formed the band in 1968 with Danny Hutton, Cory Wells, Chuck Negron, Joe Schermie, Mike Allsup and Floyd Sneed. He was first diagnosed with the disease on October, 2014 after a tumor was… Continue reading Jimmy Greenspoon dies from metastatic melanoma at 67
Blurred Lines verdict to be appealed by Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke
Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke will appeal the Blurred Lines verdict which ruled that they copied Marvin Gaye’s track Got To Give It Up. On March 10, an LA jury decided that parts of Marvin Gaye’s 1977 hit Got To Give It Up were lifted for Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke’s 2013 hit Blurred Lines.… Continue reading Blurred Lines verdict to be appealed by Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke
Mick Thomson: Slipknot guitarist stabbed by his brother
Slipknot’s lead singer Mick Thomson has been stabbed in the head by his brother during a drunken fight. Police in his home city of Des Moines in Iowa say they were called to his house early on Wednesday morning, March 11. Chief of Police Michael G. Venema said his officers were called to reports of… Continue reading Mick Thomson: Slipknot guitarist stabbed by his brother
Richard Glatzer dead: Still Alice director loses battle with ALS at 63
Still Alice director and co-writer Richard Glatzer has died at the age of 63 after losing battle with ALS. Richard Glatzer was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2011, soon after he and his husband, Wash Westmoreland, began adapting Oscar-winning Still Alice. He was too unwell to attend last month’s Academy Awards, when Julianne Moore… Continue reading Richard Glatzer dead: Still Alice director loses battle with ALS at 63
Jeremy Clarkson opens up about Top Gear suspension
Jeremy Clarkson has opened up about his suspension from BBC’s Top Gear as an online petition for him to be reinstated topped 400,000 signatures. The Top Gear presenter told reporters he was “just off to the job centre” as he left his home in London on March 11. Asked if he had any regrets about… Continue reading Jeremy Clarkson opens up about Top Gear suspension
Oisin Tymon identified as Top Gear producer hit by Jeremy Clarkson
According to new reports, Jeremy Clarkson has been suspended form BBC’s Top Gear for allegedly attacking the show’s assistant producer Oisin Tymon in a row over his dinner. Jeremy Clarkson, 54, allegedly hit Oisin Tymon, 36, because there was no catering at a filming location. The broadcaster confirmed that Top Gear would not be aired… Continue reading Oisin Tymon identified as Top Gear producer hit by Jeremy Clarkson
Top Gear controversies caused by Jeremy Clarkson
Jeremy Clarkson has been suspended from BBC’s motoring show Top Gear after allegedly punching a producer for not preparing his dinner. With Jeremy Clarkson at its head, Top Gear has been no stranger to controversy: October 2014 – The show’s stars and crew had to abandon filming in Argentina amid angry protests over a car… Continue reading Top Gear controversies caused by Jeremy Clarkson
Jeremy Clarkson suspended from Top Gear for punching producer
Jeremy Clarkson has been suspended from BBC’s Top Gear for allegedly punching a producer, new reports claim. Jeremy Clarkson, 54, allegedly punched the producer after he found out there was no food prepared after a day of filming. The broadcaster is expected to scrap the remainder of the current Top Gear TV series. It said… Continue reading Jeremy Clarkson suspended from Top Gear for punching producer
Blurred Lines verdict: Pharrell Williams copied Marvin Gaye’s hit Got To Give It Up
Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke’s Blurred Lines – one of the best-selling singles of all time – copied a Marvin Gaye’s hit Got To Give It Up, a Los Angeles jury has ruled. Jurors in Los Angeles decided that the 2013 single by Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke breached the copyright of Marvin Gaye’s 1977… Continue reading Blurred Lines verdict: Pharrell Williams copied Marvin Gaye’s hit Got To Give It Up
Sarah Brightman to sing in space
Sarah Brightman will perform a song in space later this year. Sarah Brightman, who is training at Star City near Moscow, is due to blast off on a Russian Soyuz craft on September 1. She will spend 10 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS), 260 miles above Earth. Sarah Brightman, 54, said singing in… Continue reading Sarah Brightman to sing in space
Jeremy Clakson suspended from Top Gear after fracas with producer
BBC has suspended Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson “following a fracas” with a producer. Jeremy Clarkson, 54, had been suspended “pending an investigation”, the broadcaster said. “No one else has been suspended. Top Gear will not be broadcast this Sunday,” it said. Jeremy Clarkson was given what he called his “final warning” last May after… Continue reading Jeremy Clakson suspended from Top Gear after fracas with producer
Simpsons co-creator Sam Simon dies of colon cancer at 59
The Simpsons co-creator Sam Simon has died of colon cancer at the age of 59, his agent announced on March 9. Sam Simon won seven Emmy awards for his work as a writer, director and executive producer for the longest-running sitcom on American television. The Simpsons, which chronicles the life of a clumsy father and… Continue reading Simpsons co-creator Sam Simon dies of colon cancer at 59
Argentina helicopter crash kills three French sports stars
Ten people, including three French sports stars, have been killed in a helicopter crash in Argentina, the French presidential office confirms. Eight French nationals and their two Argentine pilots died when two helicopters collided in La Rioja province in the country’s north-west. Yachtswoman Florence Arthaud, Olympic swimmer Camille Muffat and Olympic boxer Alexis Vastine all… Continue reading Argentina helicopter crash kills three French sports stars
Sean Penn refuses to apologise for Oscars green card joke
Actor Sean Penn says he has “absolutely no apologies” to make over his controversial green card joke at this year’s Oscars. Before announcing the best picture winner at last month’s Academy Awards, Sean Penn joked: “Who gave this son of a bitch his green card?” Sean Penn, 54, was referring to Birdman‘s Mexican director, Alejandro… Continue reading Sean Penn refuses to apologise for Oscars green card joke
St. Patrick’s Festival 2015: Dublin to celebrate Ireland’s national holiday on March 14-17 weekend
St. Patrick’s Festival 2015 celebrating Ireland’s national holiday will be held in Dublin from March 14 to March 17. The theme of the parade this year “Celebrate Now” will see leading street theatre and pageant companies draw inspiration for their artistic creations from Ireland’s present, embracing “nowness” and savoring the moment. Amidst the colorful pageantry,… Continue reading St. Patrick’s Festival 2015: Dublin to celebrate Ireland’s national holiday on March 14-17 weekend
Red Nose Day 2015: Sam Smith and John Legend release Lay Me Down single for Comic Relief
Sam Smith has recorded a special version of his single Lay Me Down with John Legend for this year’s Comic Relief Red Nose Day show. Sam Smith recorded the single in Los Angeles with John Legend earlier this year. They will perform the ballad during Comic Relief: Face the Funny on Friday, March 13, on… Continue reading Red Nose Day 2015: Sam Smith and John Legend release Lay Me Down single for Comic Relief
American Sniper becomes highest-grossing film release of 2014 in US
American Sniper has become the highest-grossing film release of 2014 in the US after beating The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1. Directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Bradley Cooper as Navy Seal Chris Kyle, American Sniper has taken $337.2 million since its limited release in December 2014. The latest movie in The Hunger Games… Continue reading American Sniper becomes highest-grossing film release of 2014 in US
Chappie tops US box office in its opening weekend
Robot drama Chappie made its debut at the top of this week’s US box office after an unusually quiet weekend, in which takings were 38% down on the same time last year. Neill Blomkamp’s film, starring Hugh Jackman, Dev Patel and Sigourney Weaver, took just $13.3 million but still topped this week’s chart. Will Smith’s… Continue reading Chappie tops US box office in its opening weekend
Flabba dead: South African rapper Nkululeko Habedi killed by girlfriend
South African rapper Flabba has died at the age of 38. His girlfriend has been arrested for allegedly stabbing and killing the rapper. Flabba, real name Nkululeko Habedi, died in his home in Alexandra, a Johannesburg township. According to police sources, Flabba’s girlfriend will be charged with murder and will appear in court “within 48… Continue reading Flabba dead: South African rapper Nkululeko Habedi killed by girlfriend
Nick Gordon checks into rehab after Dr. Phil intervention
Nick Gordon has entered rehab after revealing his suicidal thoughts during an interview with Dr. Phil. Dr. Phil McGraw sat down with Nick Gordon for an emergency intervention that will air on Wednesday, March 11, on Dr. Phil, to talk him through his various issues, including drug and alcohol abuse and panic attacks he has… Continue reading Nick Gordon checks into rehab after Dr. Phil intervention