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Oscar-Winning Hitchcock Movie to Become Broadway Musical

An Alfred Hitchcock movie that was the director’s only film to win the Oscar for best picture is headed to Broadway as a musical, The Huffington Post reports. The movie is the 1940 release “Rebecca,” which starred Joan Fontaine and…

Demi Moore Dumps ‘@MrsKutcher,’ Adopts New Twitter Handle

Underscoring that she and former husband Ashton Kutcher are through, Demi Moore has adopted a new Twitter handle, retiring the @MrsKutcher handle in favor of @justdemi, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The actress formally ended her marriage to "Two and…

Former ‘Fox Mole’ — and Former ‘O’Reilly Factor’ Producer — Signs Six-Figure Book Deal

The "O’Reilly Factor" producer who lost his job after blogging briefly as the anonymous "Fox Mole" for the gossip and media site Gawker has signed a six-figure book deal, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed. Joe Muto will write…

Syfy Drama Pilot to Feature Renowned Director in Acting Role

Syfy’s drama pilot "Rewind" will feature a renowned horror director in an acting role, reports TVLine.com. The project will include a performance by David Cronenberg, who directed movies such as "The Fly" and "Videodrome." Cronenberg will play a Nobel Prize-winning…

Yahoo to Investigate CEO’s Credentials

Yahoo said it will review the credentials of Chief Executive Officer Scott Thompson after an investor said it found an alleged inaccuracy in his resume, reports Bloomberg. The investor, Third Point LLC, is fighting for representation on the company’s board,…

PETA Lodges Complaints Against HBO’s ‘Luck’ Alleging Severe Mistreatment of Horses — Including Drugging and Intentionally Underfeeding the Animals

The animal rights group PETA has filed new complaints with the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office and the California Veterinary Medical Board against HBO’s canceled horse racing drama "Luck," reports the New York Daily News. The complaints against "Luck," which…

AMC Orders Two Murder Mysteries

AMC has announced two pilot orders at once for the first time, opting to greenlight a pair of murder-mystery pilots, reports Joe Adalian in New York Magazine’s Vulture blog. Both projects will be in contention to debut in 2013, the…

Is ‘Parks and Rec’s’ Rob Lowe Becoming Lifetime’s Sordid Crime Drama Specialist?

A Lifetime movie about Casey Anthony has tapped "Parks and Recreation" star Rob Lowe, perhaps signaling that the network is looking to the actor as its "go-to guy for sordid crime trial docudramas," reports EW.com’s Inside TV. Lowe previously starred…

Rock ‘n’ Roll Icon to Host ‘SNL’ Season Finale

One of the iconic figures of rock ‘n’ roll will host the season finale of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” appearing on the show as guest host for the first time. Deadline.com reports that Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones will…

Auction Brings Highest Price Ever Paid for a Work of Art

A pastel containing one of the most familiar images in the art world sold at auction this week for a record price, The Washington Post reports. Edvard Munch’s “The Scream” sold for $119.9 million at Sotheby’s on Wednesday night. The…