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Daily Archives : Sep 14, 2010

Next Stop on Lohan’s Road to (Career) Rehab Could Be a High-Profile One

Lindsay Lohan is reportedly in talks for a gig that has the potential to put her career back in the spotlight, even though it probably would include (again) making fun of her legal problems and substance-related issues. The New York…

How Will Google’s Speedy New Search Affect Users? Google Already Knows the Answer

Google’s newly unveiled quicker search design isn’t likely to result in users having plenty of extra time, says Quentin Hardy on Forbes.com. Instead, he says, it will probably just convince people to search more. The article hails the new search…

Al Sharpton Launching Syndicated Talk Show

Civil rights advocate the Rev. Al Sharpton is about to launch a Sunday morning talk show, Reuters reports. The program will be produced by ESH Holdings, Sharpton’s newly formed media company, and will focus largely on education issues. The show,…

CW’s Season Premieres of ‘Gossip Girl,’ ‘90210’ Draw Lower Ratings Than a Year Ago

The season premieres Monday of CW’s “Gossip Girl” and “90210” were down from a year earlier in total viewers and the 18-49 demo, according to The Hollywood Reporter. But there were bright spots for the network as viewership for “Gossip…

Lionsgate, Televisa Unveil Plans for U.S. Hispanic Film Releases

Lionsgate and Televisa have taken the wraps off Pantelion Films, a joint venture that they say will release up to 10 movies a year aimed at the Hispanic film audience in the U.S., according to The Hollywood Reporter. The two…

Warner Bros., Other Creditors Readying Suit in Tribune Bankruptcy

Warner Bros. is among a group of unsecured creditors of Tribune Co. who are readying a lawsuit against an investor group led by real estate mogul Sam Zell that purchased the media company in 2007, according to The Hollywood Reporter….

For What It’s Worth: The Return of Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Richie Furay and One of the Greatest Bands Ever (and They Actually Played at My High School)

by Chuck Ross The still-living members of the legendary band Buffalo Springfield–Neil Young, Stephen Stills and Richie Furay–will unite and play again in public for the first time in 42 years, Rolling Stone reports. The occasion will be Neil Young’s…

Trouble Continues for ESPN’s Jay Mariotti

Even after getting good news in court last week, ESPN commentator Jay Mariotti continues to face repercussions from his recent arrest on domestic violence charges, the Los Angeles Times reports. He will be arraigned Friday in the Los Angeles criminal…

Denise Richards Lands Role on Sitcom

Actress/model Denise Richards, best known as Charlie Sheen’s ex-wife and the star of the reality TV show "It’s Complicated," has landed a spot on Spike TV’s football comedy "Blue Mountain State." Richards will play Debra, the ex-wife of Coach Marty…

Where’s the Beef at This Year’s VMAs? Lady Gaga’s Wearing It

MTV’s Video Music Awards have a storied history of sensational and surprising moments that have gone on to become pop cultural milestones. Who could forget Britney’s open-mouthed smooching of Madonna, or Michael Jackson making out on stage with Lisa Marie…