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Popular Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Dies at 35
“[T]he rock ‘n’ soul singer and Australian heartthrob who was a fan favorite on Season 7 of Fox’s ‘American Idol’ has died,” reports USA Today. The singer, Michael Johns, was 35, the report says. According to TMZ, “The singer’s death…
Coming Soon: ‘Today’ Show, the Musical
According to the “Today” show website, Kathie Lee Gifford “made a big announcement” on air today, Friday, Aug. 1, 2014: “Get ready for ‘Today’ the musical!” ” ‘It’s going to be live and it’s going to be so much fun,’…
Is This Guy the Hottest Talent in Hollywood or What? He’s Thunder Levin, and He’s Written ‘Sharknado’ and ‘Sharknado 2.’ Here Are Some of the Other Projects He’s Working On, Including a TV Series
We found a fun, short interview with “Sharknado” writer Thunder Levin by Nell Minow, who’s also known as the Movie Mom on beliefnet.com. She spoke to Levin recently at Comic-Con. Here’s a brief excerpt: NELL MINOW: What else are you working on?…
Michael Jackson’s Neverland Estate Being Prepped for Sale. With High-End Properties in California a Hot Market Now, How Much Will It Go For?
“Neverland Ranch, the Los Olivos, California, property where the late entertainer Michael Jackson lived, may soon get a new owner,” reports Bloomberg. The story reports, “Thomas Barrack Jr.’s Colony Capital LLC is readying the estate for a sale as high-end…
Check Out What Kind of Special This All-Star Cast Is Doing for HBO: Andy Samberg, Kit Harington, Fred Armisen, Lena Dunham, Will Forte, Howie Mandel, Michael Sheen, Mary Steenburgen, June Squibb and Soledad O’Brien THR
The following stars are coming out for a special on HBO: Andy Samberg, Kit Harington, Fred Armisen, Lena Dunham, Will Forte, Howie Mandel, Michael Sheen, Mary Steenburgen, June Squibb and Soledad O’Brien. “The one-off HBO Comedy Event is described as…
Kiefer Sutherland and ’24’ Director Jon Cassar Were at Comic-Con This Morning. Here’s What Happened
Kiefer Sutherland, who plays Jack Bauer on “24,” was at Comic-Con in San Diego this morning, July 24, 2014, along with Jon Cassar, who has directed many, many episodes of the series. This is from a live blog of the…
Actor Mark Ruffalo Gets a Wonderful Surprise via a Tweet From a Stranger
One of the most famous lines in all of theater is this one, delivered by Blanche Dubois: “I have always depended on the kindness of strangers.” Actor Mark Ruffalo is now a big believer in that notion. He unexpectedly received…
Former NBC Exec Responds Personally to Sex Abuse Allegations
A former NBC network executive responded personally today to allegations contained in a lawsuit accusing him of sexually abusing a 17-year-old boy almost 15 years ago. TheWrap.com reports that Garth Ancier, the onetime president of NBC Entertainment and a television…