DJ Clue apparently needs to get one. The 38-year old was arrested this morning in New York City after getting pulled over for a routine traffic violation. According to TMZ sources, police discovered at the time that Clue was driving with a suspended license and also in possession of illegal pills. The DJ – who has worked with such heavyweights as DMZ and Jay-Z – was taken into custody and charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and aggravated unlicensed operator. The local NBC affiliate first reported this story and we’ll update it as news breaks.
Heeeere’s Jimmy! After weeks of speculating and awkward, unfunny duets , NBC finally make it official today: Jimmy Fallon will take over The Tonight Show in 2014. “Jay Leno is an entertainment icon, making millions of people laugh every weeknight for more than 20 years,” said Steve Burke, Chief Executive Officer of NBCUniversal, adding: “His long reign as the highest-rated late-night host is a testament to his work ethic and dedication to his viewers and to NBC. We are purposefully making this change when Jay is #1, just as Jay replaced Johnny Carson when he was #1. “Jimmy Fallon is a unique talent and this is his time. I’m thrilled he will become the sixth host of ‘The Tonight Show’ at exactly the right moment, in conjunction with our coverage of next year’s Winter Olympic Games from Sochi, Russia.” Leno’s contract expires next year and the network wanted to make this switch before Jimmy Kimmel could steal more young viewers at 11:35 p.m. “Congratulations Jimmy,” Leno said in a statement. “I hope you’re as lucky as me and hold on to the job until you’re the old guy. If you need me, I’ll be at the garage.” Added Fallon; “I’m really excited to host a show that starts today instead of tomorrow.” Who would you prefer to see as host of The Tonight Show? Jay Leno Jimmy Fallon Conan! View Poll »
Sad piece of movie news today: Jesus Franco has died at the age of 82. The actor reportedly passed away Tuesday after suffering a stroke. Jesus “Jess” Franco is best known for creating a new type of genre within the Spanish horror film industry, and for having huge influence on the industry even today. Franco’s famous works include cult horror classics such as The Awful Dr. Orloff, Vampyros Lesbos , and The Mansion of the Living Dead , among otherrs. Throughout his decades-long career, Jess Franco became recognized as someone who was not afraid of crossing lines others would not dare to cross. His films featured outlandish scenes known for blood and gore. The filmmaker became known for pushing the limits of what was acceptable and much of his work drew criticism, with some claiming his work exploited women. However, horror buffs continue to recognize him as a visionary. Franco had a long illustrious career, which began in 1959. He went on to made nearly 160 films and was even working on one at the time of his death.