It’s HOLLYWOOD.TV’s Celebrity GPS — Friday Edition! This episode featuers Carla Cugino, Robert DeNiro, Vanessa Hudgens, Paris Hilton, Larry King, Katie Holmes, Michael Lohan, Fred Durst, John Fogerty and Jermaine Dupri. “Glamour Zombie” by Brandon Hilton.
I’m relieved that Kevin Williamson is back in our lives, even tangentially , thanks to Scream 4 (or Scre4m , if you prefer your horror cinema Ke$hified). But while he’s giving fine, diplomatic interviews in 2011, the Kevin Williamson of 1999 who confessed his insecurities to Movieline magazine might be even more entertaining. Did his predictions about teen slashers and Neve Campbell (not to mention the cast of Dawson’s Creek ) manifest? Let’s visit the Movieline vault and see.
Epic Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes Footage at Pantages Theatre! It’s not too often when we can get up close and personal with legendary actor Tom Cruise … but tonight was just such an occasion. Here’s Tom at his superstar best … enjoy.
It’s a lot more than National Pancake Day, folks. In case you hadn’t heard, it’s also Justin Bieber’s birthday, as the young icon turns 17 years old . As you might expect, one of the fans who has sent out best wishes to the star is his mentor, Usher. But the hip hop artist did a lot more than merely Tweet out ““Happy Birthday Lil Bro…I love you and hope you are enjoyin’ your BIG 17th” this afternoon. He also posted a special birthday remix (below) and asked fans to donate to a worthy cause. Justin Birthday Birthday Tribute “Fight cancer & donate $10 to ACS in honor of JB’s bday,” Usuer wrote. “Text BDAY to 20222.” Bieber himself has sent out a link to his Charity: Water page , as he attempts to raise $17,000 for clean water in developing nations. You really have to applaud both these stars for taking advantage of their celebrity in a worthwhile way, don’t you?
It’s a lot more than National Pancake Day, folks. In case you hadn’t heard, it’s also Justin Bieber’s birthday, as the young icon turns 17 years old . As you might expect, one of the fans who has sent out best wishes to the star is his mentor, Usher. But the hip hop artist did a lot more than merely Tweet out ““Happy Birthday Lil Bro…I love you and hope you are enjoyin’ your BIG 17th” this afternoon. He also posted a special birthday remix (below) and asked fans to donate to a worthy cause. Justin Birthday Birthday Tribute “Fight cancer & donate $10 to ACS in honor of JB’s bday,” Usuer wrote. “Text BDAY to 20222.” Bieber himself has sent out a link to his Charity: Water page , as he attempts to raise $17,000 for clean water in developing nations. You really have to applaud both these stars for taking advantage of their celebrity in a worthwhile way, don’t you?
Katie Holmes is seeking damages of $50 million from American Media, the owner of celebrity gossip tabloid Star, based on a recent cover story. The lawsuit, over a cover extreme even by Star standards, takes issue with reports that Katie is on drugs , and was filed in federal court in L.A. Star’s “vicious lies about plaintiff, designed to hype sales of a sleazy tabloid magazine, were calculated to cause severe harm,” reads the suit . DRUG SHOCKER : The shocker is that they printed this! “The average reader (would invariably) believe that plaintiff has become shockingly addicted to drugs. There is no other way to understand them.” The suit continues: “The cover even created the false impression that, but for plaintiff’s nightmare drug addiction, she would ‘leave’ her husband.” In a statement, AMI said it stood behind the story in Star, which also raised eyebrows for reporting Jason Trawick beat up Britney Spears last year. Inside, the magazine backs off the claim of addiction, citing incidents in which Holmes joins Scientology sessions where an “e-meter” is used. Used in the controversial group’s auditing sessions, e-meters allegedly measure electrical resistance and reflecs past emotional experiences. The article states that the electrical device might release endorphins, or “hormones that cause a pain-killing, mood-elevating effect.” A Scientology member (not Tom Cruise) is quoted as saying about using the e-meter, “Like a heroin addict, you want another dose.” Yup, better get ready to pay up guys.
The greatest thing about the Academy Awards is seeing just what gimmick they will come up with every year in an attempt to boost ratings. This year of course was the selection of the very young, very talented and very easy on the eyes James Franco and Anne Hathaway to host, but it looks like something has been dropped in the process. Yes, everyone, the Oscars are no longer continuing the two year tradition of five presenters, generally former costars, presenting the “Best Actor” and “Actress” nominees (complete with 20 minute masturbatory speeches). Sigh.
It probably goes without saying that I’ve spent many sleepless nights pondering how well Tracy Morgan could hold his own against Al Pacino and Juliette Binoche in a dramatic role (Who hasn’t?). And now, behold! The trailer for the Sundance closing night film The Son of No One not only hints at that answer, but throws Channing Tatum, Katie Holmes and Ray Liotta into the mix as well! And just look at that title! There’s no comic relief in sight here; just struggles for redemption and revenge in the mean city streets. So how does the usually hilarious Morgan do when confronted with this dark material and these acting heavyweights?