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Uggie Top Dog At Golden Collar Awards

noreply@blogger.com (Web Guy) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:15:01 PST

Uggie Top Dog At Golden Collar Awards
A number of the world’s most accomplished dogs went head-to-head Monday, competing in the most prestigious and acclaimed competition that the canine world has to offer. That was the 136 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City. Across the country, another group of dogs competed in the first Golden Collard Awards, a newer and sillier event with a less illustrious pedigree. The Golden Collar Awards announced its top dogs Monday night – and the big prize, the one which the event seems to have been created, went to Uggie from “The Artist,” to the surprise of nobody. The Golden Collar Awards were launched by the Dog News Daily digital media and marketing company only a couple of months ago, after Uggie started getting lots of attention on the awards circuit. Uggie, a 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier, nabbed two of the five nominations for Best Dog in a Theatrical Film, both for his performance as the Dog in “The Artist” and for his less-heralded role as Queenie in “Water for Elephants.”

Jamie Oliver Finds Treasure In Restaurant Basement

noreply@blogger.com (Web Guy) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:15:00 PST

Jamie Oliver Finds Treasure In Restaurant Basement
Jamie Oliver has struck gold while building his latest restaurant after discovering a $1.8 million treasure haul in the basement, including master tapes by rockers New Order. The celebrity chef is converting an old bank in Manchester, England, into an eatery. Builders discovered hundreds of safety deposit boxes dating back to 1935 while renovating the property. After failing to trace any of the owners, officials from the Bank of England drilled open the boxes and found thousands of dollars worth of gold, jewelry, guns and master tapes by bands such as Joy Division and New Order. The haul of items has now been handed over to the Treasury.

Romano And James To Tour Together

noreply@blogger.com (Web Guy) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:15:00 PST

Romano And James To Tour Together
Ray Romano and Kevin James have booked a string of dates for their first co-headlining stand-up comedy tour. Romano was the star of “Everybody Loves Raymond,” while James was the male lead of the sitcom “The King of Queens.” James’ website said he and Romano will perform at the Mirage Casino in Las Vegas on Friday and Saturday, as well as April 20-21 and May 4-5. The entertainers are also set to perform in Santa Barbara on March 20th, Fresno on March 21st, Sacramento on March 22nd, San Francisco on March 23rd, and Cupertino, California, on March 24th.

Fourth ‘Transformers’ Flick On The Way

noreply@blogger.com (Web Guy) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:15:00 PST

Fourth ‘Transformers’ Flick On The Way
Hollywood’s Paramount Pictures says director Michael Bay will helm a fourth “Transformers” movie to be released in 2014. The flick is part of Bay’s new two-picture deal with the studio. Bay will start shooting “Pain and Gain” this spring. The film is based on a true story and follows a group of bodybuilders who engage in a campaign of kidnapping, extortion and murder in Florida. Starring Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who both appeared in “The Other Guys,” the movie does not have a release date. The next “Transformers” is set for release June 29, 2014, but no casting has been announced yet.

Regis Philbin To Guest Star On ‘Hot In Cleveland’

noreply@blogger.com (Web Guy) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:15:00 PST

Regis Philbin To Guest Star On ‘Hot In Cleveland’
Regis Philbin will soon appear on “Hot in Cleveland.” Philbin, Joan Rivers, Rhea Perlman, Andy Richter and Kevin Nealon are all slated for guest appearances on the TV Land comedy. The show, now in its third season, stars Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick and Betty White. The sitcom has become known for its roster of guest stars including Ed Asner, Rick Springfield, Kristin Chenoweth and Susan Lucci.

Tareq Salahi Sues Neal Schon For $50 Million

noreply@blogger.com (Web Guy) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:15:00 PST

Tareq Salahi Sues Neal Schon For $50 Million
Tareq Salahi is suing Journey rocker Neal Schon for $50 million for ruining his life. Salahi filed suit in Warren County, Virginia, yesterday for emotional distress and other claims. The suit alleges Tareq and his wife Michaele were on track to make a huge fortune together from multiple reality TV shows before Schon messed everything up by running off with Michaele. Tareq also says Schon waged an X-rated campaign to humiliate him, emailing a picture of his penis and calling him on the phone to brag, “I’m [sleeping with] your wife!” In the suit, Tareq claims, “The act was a metaphorical slap in the face.” Tareq claims Schon also humiliated him in public because the publicity would increase interest in Journey’s tour. Tareq is demanding at least $50 million for emotional distress, conspiracy to defame, interfering with a contract, defamation and punitive damages. He filed the suit the same day Journey released a new video starring Michaele. In the video for “Resonate,” Neal and Michaele frolic on the beach and grope each other in a PG-13 make-out session.

Mel Gibson Arresting Officer Reaches Tentative Settlement In Lawsuit

noreply@blogger.com (Web Guy) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:15:00 PST

Mel Gibson Arresting Officer Reaches Tentative Settlement In Lawsuit
The deputy who arrested Mel Gibson in 2006 for drunk driving has tentatively settled his lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for $50,000, attorneys said. James Mee had sued the county, claiming that in the years after the incident, he was passed over for promotions and had his job performance unfairly scrutinized. Because the deputy is Jewish, his attorneys said he was unfairly suspected of leaking details of Gibson’s tirade to the media. The agreement still needs to be approved by the county Board of Supervisors before it becomes final. Terms were not disclosed.

Rumer’s Hollywood Hills Home Burglarized

noreply@blogger.com (Web Guy) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:15:00 PST

Rumer’s Hollywood Hills Home Burglarized
Rumer Willis, the oldest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, was shocked to learn that her Hollywood Hills home had been burglarized. According to police, burglars entered the home earlier this week and stole $10,000 in goods from the house. Police say the burglars entered through an outside gate and broke the locks with a blow torch. However, it wasn’t Rumer’s items that were stolen, it was contractor tools that were being used to complete work on that home that the bad guys were after. Police are still investigating.

Nielsen Chastises Oprah Over Twitter Plea

noreply@blogger.com (Web Guy) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:15:01 PST

Nielsen Chastises Oprah Over Twitter Plea
Oprah Winfrey has drawn criticism after asking her fans via Twitter to tune into her OWN network to help give it a ratings boost. She specifically targeted those who provide information on their viewing habits to ratings agency Nielsen. “Every 1 who can, please turn to OWN, especially if u have a Nielsen box. Commercial Grammy people ... u can turn to OWN,” Winfrey tweeted to her fans on Sunday night as her show “Oprah’s Next Chapter” squared off against The Grammys. Twitter users were quick to fire back at Winfrey, accusing her of using the site to beg for viewers. Nielsen also said that move may have been a violation of policies. “‘Desperate’ not ever a part of my vocab,” she tweeted. “Just making a request, since I can’t watch myself. Choice is yours.” Nielsen says networks – including network heads – aren’t allowed to specifically target Nielsen subscribers with any attempts to change their viewing habits. The company said, “We take any violation of our policy seriously and will work with clients to resolve the situation.”

Sean Penn Enters Falkland Islands Dispute

noreply@blogger.com (Web Guy) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:15:00 PST

Sean Penn Enters Falkland Islands Dispute
Sean Penn is now taking his interest in global affairs to Argentina. He’s taking that country’s side in the Falkland Islands dispute. After meeting with Argentine President Cristina Kirchner, Penn urged Britain to join U.N.-sponsored talks over the islands. Britain is increasing its military defenses ahead of the 30th anniversary of Argentina’s failed effort to seize the Falkland Islands. Penn calls that a “ludicrous and archaic commitment to colonialist ideology.”

Director Billy Bob Thornton

noreply@blogger.com (Web Guy) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:15:00 PST

Director Billy Bob Thornton
Billy Bob Thornton says his frustration at the state of films in America prompted him to direct his first feature in more than a decade. It’s called “Jayne Mansfield’s Car.” Billy Bob is in the film with John Hurt, Robert Duvall and Kevin Bacon. Thornton took the 1960s family drama to the Berlin International Film Festival, where it premiered Monday night. Thornton says when he found himself complaining too much about movies in theaters, he decided to write and direct one himself.

Jolie’s Movie Snubbed

noreply@blogger.com (Web Guy) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:45:00 PST

Jolie’s Movie Snubbed
People living in the Serb-run part of Bosnia won’t get to see Angelina Jolie’s movie “In the Land of Blood and Honey” in local theaters. The only film distributor in the Serb-run part of Bosnia says Serbs have no interest in seeing it since they’re portrayed as the bad guys. He describes the movie as “lousy.” Jolie’s drama about a Serb soldier who finds his ex-lover, a Muslim Bosniak woman, among sex slaves in a camp is set to debut in Sarajevo today. It will be shown in theaters in the Bosniak-Croat part of Bosnia.

BAFTAs

noreply@blogger.com (Web Guy) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:45:00 PST

BAFTAs
“The Artist” was named the Best Film of 2011 at the BAFTAs, the British equivalent of the Academy Awards, which means the silent film is practically destined to win the Best Picture Oscar in two weeks. The Best Film category was just one of seven awards – including Best Original Screenplay, Best Director for Michel Hazanavicius and Best Lead Actor for star Jean Dujardin – that the French-made film collected at the British Academy of Film Awards. The winners in other major categories included Lead Actress Meryl Streep for her portrayal of former prime minister Margaret Thatcher in “The Iron Lady”; Supporting Actor Christopher Plummer, also considered an Oscar frontrunner for “Beginners”; and Octavia Spencer, the woman who brought the outspoken Minnie to life in “The Help.” “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” won the Best Adapted Screenplay Award.” The adaptation of John le Carre’s spy thriller also was named Best British Film.

‘Walking Dead’s’ Robert Kirkman Sued By Illustrator

noreply@blogger.com (Web Guy) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:45:00 PST

‘Walking Dead’s’ Robert Kirkman Sued By Illustrator
Robert Kirkman, the famed comic book writer who helped create AMC’s hit zombie series “The Walking Dead,” has been sued by a childhood friend and collaborator who claims he is entitled to as much as half of the proceeds from the lucrative franchise. Michael Anthony Moore, a fellow comic book artist, filed suit in Los Angeles Superior Court. In the complaint, Moore says he was duped into assigning his interest in the material over to Kirkman. Moore has received very little compensation and has not been able to access profit statements from properties including “Walking Dead,” he says. Kirkman and Moore were apparently good friends and collaborators for many years before Kirkman became a big-time name as a creator and writer of “The Walking Dead.” Kirkman calls the allegations “ridiculous.”

John Goodman, Roseanne Barr Reunite In NBC Pilot

noreply@blogger.com (Web Guy) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:45:00 PST

John Goodman, Roseanne Barr Reunite In NBC Pilot
Nearly 15 years after “Roseanne” left the air, the show’s two main stars are joining forces again for another comedy. John Goodman is in final negotiations to join Roseanne Barr in her NBC project, “Downwardly Mobile.” Rather than playing husband and wife this time, they’ll play employer and employee. Barr’s character runs a mobile home park and is a matriarch to its residents; Goodman plays a guy who works at the park and is friends with her. Barr is also a co-creator of the show, which she is executive producing with boyfriend John Argent and co-writer Eric Gilliland, a writer and producer on “Roseanne” for several seasons.

Philip Bruns From ‘Mary Hartman’ Dies

noreply@blogger.com (Web Guy) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:45:00 PST

Philip Bruns From ‘Mary Hartman’ Dies
The actor who played the father on the 1970s comedy series “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,” has died. Philip Bruns was 80. Spokesman Joseph Armillas says Bruns died Wednesday in Los Angeles of natural causes. Bruns appeared on two seasons of “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,” playing Mary’s father. He also spent three years with Jackie Gleason on his show in the mid-1960s. Bruns also appeared in more than 40 feature films, including “Flashdance,” “The Stunt Man” and “My Favorite Year.”

Celebrity Stalker Caught

noreply@blogger.com (Web Guy) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:45:00 PST

Celebrity Stalker Caught
The man who has been stalking Madonna and, most recently Halle Berry, was caught by authorities last week. Robert Dewey Hoskins, 54, escaped from a Southern California mental hospital on February 3rd and was arrested Friday not far from where he escaped. Authorities took him back to the Metropolitan State Hospital facility. After his escape, Los Angeles police said Hoskins “is highly psychotic when not taking his medication and has very violent tendencies.” Hoskins served a decade behind bars for a 1996 conviction after repeatedly threatened Madonna, telling her he would harm her if she did not marry him. Hoskins had recently targeted Berry. An insider claims police warned Halle that Hoskins had mentioned her, reportedly saying he wanted “to cut her throat.”

Actor Peter Breck Dies

noreply@blogger.com (Web Guy) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:45:00 PST

Actor Peter Breck Dies
Actor Peter Breck, best known as the hot-headed Nick Barkley on the 1960s TV show “The Big Valley,” has died in Canada after a long illness. He was 82. Beck died of complications from dementia last week in Vancouver, his wife Diana said.

Zsa Zsa Gabor Turns 95

noreply@blogger.com (Web Guy) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:45:00 PST

Zsa Zsa Gabor Turns 95
Zsa Zsa Gabor’s husband says he threw the Hungarian-born former actress a party in their Beverly Hills home to mark her 95th birthday. TMZ said guests sang “Happy Birthday!” and enjoyed German food, champagne and chocolate cake at an event Frederic Prinz von Anhalt described as, “A celebration of my wife’s life.” TMZ said the ailing Gabor was resting in another room for most of the bash. Gabor and von Anhalt have been married since 1986. Gabor has been hospitalized with numerous health issues, including blood clots, since she broke her hip in 2010. Most of the actress’ right leg was amputated in January 2011 because of gangrene.

Robert Downey Jr. Is A Dad Again

noreply@blogger.com (Web Guy) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:45:00 PST

Robert Downey Jr. Is A Dad Again
Producer Susan Downey has given birth to a son in Los Angeles, a publicist for her husband, Robert Downey Jr., said. Exton Elias Downey was born at 7:24 a.m. yesterday. The child is the first for the Downeys, who married in 2005. Downey Jr. also has an 18-year-old son from a previous marriage

Jessica Lange Heading Back To ‘Horror’

noreply@blogger.com (Web Guy) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:45:00 PST

Jessica Lange Heading Back To ‘Horror’
“American Horror Story” co-creator Ryan Murphy says actress Jessica Lange will return for the FX show’s second season. Lange won Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards for her work on the haunted-house drama. Murphy previously said Season 2 will feature a new cast and setting, with the possibility of a few familiar faces from Season 1 coming back. It is unclear whether Lange will reprise her role of Constance Langdon, who was left to raise her demonic grandson in the Season 1 finale, or a different character.

Syfy Orders Third Season Of ‘Face Off’

noreply@blogger.com (Web Guy) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:45:00 PST

Syfy Orders Third Season Of ‘Face Off’
Syfy has ordered a 10-episode of the third season of its special-effects reality competition series “Face Off.” Production on Season 3 is set to begin this spring for a summer premiere. Season 2 of “Face Off” airs Wednesdays. Casting for trained and self-taught special-effects makeup artists to take part in Season 3 is under way, the network said. The winning SFX artist will earn $100,000 in seed money to help grow their special-effects career, a year’s supply of Alcone makeup products and a Reinvented 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid.

Milla Jovovich To Host Sci-Tech Awards

noreply@blogger.com (Web Guy) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:45:00 PST

Milla Jovovich To Host Sci-Tech Awards
Milla Jovovich is set to serve as host of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Scientific and Technical Awards in Los Angeles, organizers said. “The Fifth Element” and “Resident Evil” star will hand out 10 awards Saturday at the Beverly Wilshire hotel. Portions of the Scientific and Technical Awards presentation will be included in the Oscar ceremony on February 26th.

Jackson Rathbone To Be A Dad

noreply@blogger.com (Web Guy) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:45:00 PST

Jackson Rathbone To Be A Dad
Jackson Rathbone will be staying up late, but not because he’s a vampire in the “Twilight” movies. His publicist tells US Weekly that Rathbone’s going to be a dad. His girlfriend Sheila Hafadi is pregnant with their first child.

‘The Woman In Black’ Even Scared Daniel Radcliffe

noreply@blogger.com (Web Guy) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:45:00 PST

‘The Woman In Black’ Even Scared Daniel Radcliffe
Even Daniel Radcliffe was scared watching “The Woman in Black.” Radcliffe says there were “at least two or three moments” that he jumped out of his seat. And one of them, he didn’t know was coming. It’s the scene where he’s looking out the window and all of a sudden a woman’s face appears next to his reflection. Radcliffe says he didn’t know the director had added that. He says it was “really creepy.”