Reese Witherspoon Is Really Going to Space

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Today in entertainment news: Reese Witherspoon's first sci-fi movie seems to be a go, Leo DiCaprio reteams with an old friend, and Steven Spielberg is adapting a video game.

By Richard Lawson

May 20, 2013

Kate Hudson Teams Up With Zach Braff

Today in show business: Zach Braff has put Kate Hudson in the movie you bought him, the Angry Birds movie really is happening, and Claire Danes has a teen daughter.

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By Richard Lawson

May 17, 2013

The Dramatic Demise of 'American Idol'

Today in show business news: Not many people watched the American Idol finale, The Voice is still going strong, and Pete Campbell takes to the stage. 

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By Richard Lawson

May 16, 2013

Look at These Old Men Wild 'N Out

Today in show business news: Here's our first look at the old Oscar winners in Vegas comedy Last Vegas, HBO is heading to Silicon Valley, and The CW is trying to figure out Wonder Woman.

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By Richard Lawson

May 15, 2013

Zach Braff Didn't Really Need Your Money

Today in show business: Zach Braff's Kickstarter movie just got some real funding, two non-singers are joining the Into the Woods cast, and Bradley Cooper is headed to the kitchen.

Comments | 5,145 Views

By Richard Lawson

May 10, 2013

NBC Cancels Everything

Today in show business news: NBC is cleaning house while CBS is adding more clutter, including a Robin Williams/Sarah Michelle Gellar show. Yes, you read that right. 

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By Richard Lawson

May 9, 2013

Rejoice: 'Parks & Rec' Shall Return!

Today in show business news: NBC remains in the Amy Poehler business, Randy Jackson is getting out of the Idol business, and Adam Brody is a gay best friend.

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By Richard Lawson

May 8, 2013

Robb Stark to Charm 'Cinderella'

Today in show business news: A Game of Thrones hunk gets a hunky role, Jurassic Park 4 might be in trouble, TNT has another new show, and more Coen Brothers.

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By Richard Lawson

May 7, 2013

Michael Bay Is Coming to Television

Today in show business news: TNT is now in the Michael Bay business, Andrew Garfield books a prestigious role, and another movie musical is in the works.

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By Richard Lawson

May 6, 2013

Alec Baldwin Goes Bust On Broadway

Today in show business news: Alec Baldwin's latest Broadway play is closing early, Steve Carell returns to The Office, Winona Ryder is making a comeback, and The Newsroom goes back in time again.

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By Richard Lawson

May 3, 2013

'Men in Black 4' Is Happening

Today in show business  news: Universal is making a "fourquel," Michael Caine is in the new Christopher Nolan movie, and a not-so-encouraging look at White House Down.

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By Richard Lawson

May 2, 2013

Spielberg and Cooper Team Up for 'American Sniper'

Today in show business news: the story of the late sniper Chris Kyle could be Bradley Cooper's key to Oscar gold, Reese Witherspoon heads to space, and Justin Timberlake continues to attempt acting.

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By Richard Lawson

May 1, 2013

Hooray for More 'Veep'

Today in show business news: HBO has made a wise decision, so has the Sundance channel, and Natalie Portman is going Shakespearean.

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By Richard Lawson

Apr 30, 2013

Allison Williams's Movie Career Begins

Today in show business news: Allison Williams is on her way to the big screen, Cinderella has its lead, and Chris Hardwick maes it to late night. 

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By Richard Lawson

Apr 26, 2013

Johnny Depp Mustn't Sing Again

Today in show business news: Johnny Depp might be appearing in Into the Woods, The CW spins off more vampires, and Kristen Wiig returns to SNL.

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By Richard Lawson

Apr 25, 2013

Nicki Minaj: Movie Star

Today in show business news: Nicki Minaj is going to try her hand at film acting, Duck Dynasty is huge, and MTV gets into the Scream business.

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By Richard Lawson

Apr 24, 2013

Anne Hathaway to Conquer Broadway?

Today in show business news: Anne Hathaway may be headed back to the Weimar era, Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore team up once again, and Jennifer Garner will have a bad day too.

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By Richard Lawson

Apr 23, 2013

No One Cares About Ryan Lochte

Today in show business news: Ryan Lochte's new show is not a hit, Game of Thrones definitely is, and Shia LaBeouf keeps getting work for some reason. 

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By Richard Lawson

Apr 22, 2013

De Niro and LaBeouf, Together at Last

Today in show business news: Bob and Shia will play father and son spies in a new movie, Mario Lopez continues his improbable employment in the post-Saved by the Bell era, and James Franco gets yet another job.

Comments | 1,554 Views

By Richard Lawson

Apr 19, 2013

Oh No, More 'Glee'

Today in show business news (yes, that's still happening, sort of!): Fox has made a terrible decision, NBC has made a great decision, and Will Ferrell is getting ready to play tag.

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By Richard Lawson

Apr 18, 2013

Kris Jenner Is Coming for You

Today in show business news: The Kardashian mom's new talk show has almost arrived, Will Smith gets some leftovers, and Keanu Reeves plays a jerk.

Comments | 1,926 Views

By Richard Lawson

Apr 17, 2013

Amazon Studios Flickers to Life

Today in show business news: Amazon Studios has released a big pilot, Starz quickly renews a new show, and The Croods is a hit.

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By Richard Lawson

Apr 16, 2013

The Movies Need to Be Nicer to Old People

Today in show business news: Movie theaters need to cater more to the concerns of Baby Boomers, a Pitch Perfect 2 is on its way, and Tom Cruise can't stop doing stuff with aliens.

Comments | 2,495 Views

By Richard Lawson

Apr 12, 2013

This Is What Happens When You Let Celebrities Have Kickstarters

Today in show business news: Now Melissa Joan Hart wants your money for a movie, The Newsroom has a season premiere date, and a look at a new Romeo & Juliet.

Comments | 8,710 Views

By Richard Lawson

Apr 11, 2013

Rachel McAdams Joining Hollywood's Weirdest Romantic Comedy

Today in show business news: Rachel McAdams may have a role in the bizarre-sounding new Cameron Crowe film, Patricia Arquette washes up on the Boardwalk, and a look at a new potential indie sensation.

Comments | 5,548 Views

By Richard Lawson

Apr 10, 2013

Adrien Brody to Become Magician

Today in show business news: History is doing a miniseries about Houdini with TV actor Adrien Brody, Julie Taymor gets her Spider-Man money, and fans of Zack Morris can rejoice.

Comments | 2,392 Views

By Richard Lawson

Apr 9, 2013

Can Saul Have It All?

Today in show business news: AMC is thinking about spinning off a beloved Breaking Bad character, Anne Hathaway lands a huge new role, and Chloe Sevigny has officially been made a detective.

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By Richard Lawson

Apr 8, 2013

Judge Judy: Four More Years

Today in show business news: Judge Judy has just signed a new long-term deal, Disney is doing some layoffs, and new details about Captain America's next movie.

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By Richard Lawson

Apr 5, 2013

'Vikings' Will Pillage Again

Today in show business: History has renewed its first-ever scripted series, Jessica Chastain is headed to a haunted house, and the new Godzilla movie has a weird cast.

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By Richard Lawson

Apr 4, 2013

Ryan Murphy Wants to Get Sexy

Today in show business news: Ryan Murphy is selling a show about sex, Barbra Streisand wants to direct again, and a first glimpse at the new Carrie movie is not promising.

Comments | 1,249 Views

By Richard Lawson

Apr 3, 2013

Who Should Play Cinderella?

Today in show business news: Disney is looking for the perfect Cinderella, Warner Bros. assesses the Giant damage, and Matthew McConaughey is a go for Christopher Nolan.

Comments | 2,671 Views

By Richard Lawson

Apr 2, 2013

'Game of Thrones' Season 4 Is Coming

Today in show business news: HBO has shockingly decided to renew Game of Thrones, NBC gets some good news and some bad news, MTV really needs to pull the plug on Buckwild, plus teasers and trailers and more.

Comments | 2,312 Views

By Richard Lawson

Apr 1, 2013

Jesus and 'The Walking Dead' Had a Big Night

Today in showbiz news: Basic cable ratings were huge last night, FX has got a big miniseries in the works, and a look at Teen Wolf season three.

Comments | 1,418 Views

By Richard Lawson

Mar 29, 2013

'True Blood' Really Is Coming Back

Today in showbusiness: HBO has announced the return date for long-in-the-tooth True Blood, NBC is pushing back Girlfriend in a Coma, and a look at Max Irons in something. 

Comments | 5,812 Views

By Richard Lawson

Mar 28, 2013

At Long Last, 'Before Midnight'

Today in show business news: The first trailer for Before Midnight is here, Matthew McConaughey may have received a hell of an offer, and Taylor Swift heads to television. 

Comments | 4,208 Views

By Richard Lawson

Mar 27, 2013

CBS Renews Everything

Today in show business news: CBS has announced the return of fourteen shows, NBC wants more hunks, and Bravo is trying to figure it out.

Comments | 4,016 Views

By Richard Lawson

Mar 26, 2013

People Are Still Watching 'The Voice'

Today in show business news: The return of The Voice is good news for NBC, Katherine Heigl takes a dark new role, and Pretty Little Liars is getting a spinoff.

Comments | 2,617 Views

By Richard Lawson

Mar 25, 2013

'Smash' to Be Survived by Debra Messing

Today in show business news: Debra Messing has a new pilot from Sex and the City writers on CBS, Seth Green is doing another show with Seth MacFarlane, and MTV has doomed Brooklyn.

Comments | 7,313 Views

By Richard Lawson

Mar 22, 2013

Fred Savage Is a Big Deal

Today in show business: Kevin Arnold is a big grownup success, Robert Redford joins the Marvel family, and American Idol is in trouble.

Comments | 3,641 Views

By Richard Lawson

Mar 21, 2013

The Kids Are Saving the Movie Industry

Today in show business news: Young people are going to the movies more these days which is a good sign for the industry, Seth Rogen will be directing another movie, and Meryl's daughter books another gig.

Comments | 1,731 Views

By Richard Lawson

Mar 20, 2013

'CSI' Is Never Going Off the Air

Today in show business news: CBS has renewed CSI for yet another season, the already troubled Jane Got a Gun runs into a Jude Law problem, and Christina Applegate might be the new Beverly D'Angelo.

Comments | 2,592 Views

By Richard Lawson

Mar 19, 2013

Natalie Portman Has Been Abandoned

Today in showbiz news: Lynne Ramsay abruptly drops out of a movie, Bates Motel scares up ratings (get it?), and Kelsey Grammer's daughter books another acting gig. 

Comments | 10,780 Views

By Richard Lawson

Mar 18, 2013

Sarah Silverman May Go to Work for Seth MacFarlane

Today in show business news: Sarah Silverman might be in Seth MacFarlane's new movie, the new season of American Horror Story will feature witches, and Nick Jonas is going to be a movie star.

Comments | 4,656 Views

By Richard Lawson

Mar 15, 2013

Emma Watson's Not Doing '50 Shades of Grey'

Today in show business news:  Lots of casting stuff, including a sordid rumor about Emma Watson, a potentially holy gig for Christian Bale, and a 90210 actress having a comeback.

Comments | 26,820 Views

By Richard Lawson

Mar 14, 2013

'Jurassic Park 4' Has a Director

Today in show business news: An indie filmmaker is getting the keys to Spielberg's dinosaur kingdom, Ang Lee heads to television, and Corbin Bleu has seen better days.

Comments | 2,242 Views

By Richard Lawson

Mar 13, 2013

Here's the Guy Who Gave 'Veronica Mars' $10,000

Today in show business news: Meet the man (not pictured) who paid $10,000 to see a Veronica Mars movie, a Sex and the City alum gets a new gig, and Colton Haynes is here to stay.

Comments | 3,621 Views

By Richard Lawson

Mar 12, 2013

Sarah Palin's Holiday Nightmare Will Be a Christmas Classic

Today in entertainment news: The former VP candidate is writing a war-on-Christmas book, The Bible is still a big hit, and David O. Russell's mega-cast movie looks destined for Oscar season.

Comments | 6,298 Views

By Richard Lawson

Mar 11, 2013

You Can't Keep Christian Slater Down

Today in show business news: Christian Slater signs on to yet another pilot, John Malkovich will soon be playing a notorious pirate, and a look at the first six minutes of Bates Motel.

Comments | 2,759 Views

By Richard Lawson

Mar 8, 2013

Elisabeth Hasselbeck to Hassle Us No More

Today in show business news: Everyone is leaving The View, an Oz sequel is already in the works, a long-lost horror film finally gets its day in the sun, and a little Louis C.K. for the weekend.

Comments | 19,139 Views

By Richard Lawson

Mar 7, 2013

Hulk Won't Be a Lonely Man Again

Today in show business news: Mark Ruffalo says the Hulk won't be going it alone, Jane Fonda has joined an interesting new family, and CBS shuffles its schedule around.

Comments | 8,639 Views

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