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Veteran Rocker Defends His Version of National Anthem

After receiving a flood of harsh criticism of his rendition of the National Anthem, a veteran rocker is saying he meant to do it that way, the AP reports. "American Idol" judge and Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler sang a screechy…

Oscar-Nominated Actress Steps Up to Series Regular on ‘The Big C’

An Oscar-nominated actress has received a promotion to series regular on Showtime’s "The Big C," reports TVLine.com. Gabourey Sidibe, who plays Andrea Jackson on the program, will be on the show full time when it returns for its third season….

Apple Working on a Touchscreen iMac

The next generation of Apple iMac computers could include a touchscreen, reports Digital Spy. Citing a story from the blog Patently Apple, the site explains that Apple filed a patent with the U.S Patent and Trademark Office for a desktop…

‘Live! with Kelly’ Slates Oscars Special, Contest

ABC’s morning show “Live! with Kelly” announced plans for a special post-Oscars edition to air live from Hollywood on Monday, Feb. 27, at 9 a.m. ET. “Live! with Kelly’s After Oscar Show” will air on location from Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre,…

Pop Superstar Reportedly Offered $100 Million a Year to Become ‘X Factor’ Judge (Hint: It’s Not Mariah Carey, Who Has Been Rumored to Be in Line for the Job)

Rumors have been circulating that one pop singer is being wooed to become a judge on Fox’s “The X Factor,” but now reports have surfaced that a different pop star has been given a huge offer to take the job….

James Farentino’s Cause of Death: Official Certificate Contains a Surprise

Actor James Farentino’s death late last month, which we reported previously, was initially thought to be due to heart failure. But his death certificate contains a surprise, attributing the Hollywood veteran’s death to a broken hip, TMZ.com reports. Farentino, an…

Brian Williams and Matt Lauer Get Into a Tussle; Guess What They’re Fighting Over

NBC’s Brian Williams and Matt Lauer reportedly got into a tussle over who would get the pre-Super Bowl interview with President Barack Obama, reports the New York Post’s Page Six. Both camps — Williams’ “Rock Center” and Lauer’s “Today” show…

NBC Betting Heavily on One New Series: The Price Tag Is Steep, but the Network Needs a Hit

As NBC tries to reverse its ratings — which have been in the doldrums (to put it mildly) for years now and seem to be getting worse rather than better — it is betting heavily on a charismatic cultural figure…

Star of a Beloved 1980s Super Bowl Ad Re-Creates Role in New Super Bowl Spot — for a Much Different Product; Here Are Both Videos

A former NFL star who appeared in one of the most memorable Super Bowl ads in history is reprising his role for an ad in this year’s game, the Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker blog reports. "Mean Joe" Greene was…

J.J. Abrams and ‘Supernatural’ Creator Get Pilot Order From NBC

J.J. Abrams and "Supernatural" creator Eric Kripke have received a pilot order from NBC, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s The Live Feed blog. The order is for "Revolution," a dramatic thriller, the story reports. The project tracks a group of…