Idol Chatter

'Saving Grace': Keeps Getting Better

Donna Freitas — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:35:50 -0500

I've been watching "Saving Grace" since the pilot aired, and the show is so well-written, well-acted, and edgy that it converted me to become a Holly Hunter fan. Though the show's angel-spirituality side can get a bit syrupy at...

Hung Up on HBO's 'Hung'

Ellen Leventry — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:03:09 -0500

I still haven't quite forgiven HBO for canceling the brilliance of "Rome" only to perpetrate the anemic "John from Cincinnati" on viewers. Last year's launch of "True Blood" put a better taste in my mouth, and now I find myself...

Jermaine Jackson: 'Michael Is a Gift from Allah'

Idol Chatter — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:16:28 -0500

In an exclusive interview with Matt Lauer of the "Today Show," Jermaine Jackson speaks candidly about his relationship with Michael and how he viewed Michael's role on earth. Expressing his wish that he had passed away instead of Michael, Jermaine...

Kevin of 'Jonas Brothers' Is Engaged

Idol Chatter — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:15:31 -0500

Looks like the oldest JoBro is ready to give up his purity ring. People.com reports that Kevin, 21, proposed to his girlfriend of two years, Danielle Deleasa, 22, on Wednesday with a custom-designed engagement ring. The two lovebirds met...

'True Blood' Marathon This Weekend on HBO

Donna Freitas — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:05:53 -0500

On Sunday, HBO will re-air the first three episodes of the second season of "True Blood." So if you're behind or just caught up from Netflix, or you simply love vampires, this is the night to wind down the...

Actor Karl Malden: 1912-2009

Kris Rasmussen — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:40:18 -0500

With so much of the world grotesquely fixated on every detail surrounding Michael Jackson's death, the news of yet another Hollywood legend's death was announced yesterday with little fanfare. Actor Karl Malden, known, to some, for being the voice heard...

Michael Jackson's Death: Does Fame Trump Faith?

Idol Chatter — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:53:46 -0500

Question: What do Michael Jackson and Pope John Paul II have in common? Answer: They were the most recent famous public figures whose bodies were chosen for public viewing after their deaths. Before Michael Jackson, another famous figure whose body was public viewing was...

Dolly Parton: 'Michael Always Had the Heart of an Angel'

Idol Chatter — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:36:21 -0500

TVGuide.com discovered a wonderful video of Dolly Parton giving a heartfelt tribute to her close friend, Michael Jackson, a "true musical genius and fantastic performer and a really sweet, sweet soul." She also reveals her belief that Michael is rejoicing...

Pranking Celebrity Deaths

Sherry Huang — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:35:08 -0500

In the wake (no pun intended) of recent celebrity deaths like Michael, Farrah, Ed, and Billy, there have been a surprising surge in false rumors swirling about other celebrity deaths: Jeff Goldblum, Natalie Portman, Harrison Ford, George Clooney, Rick...

Beyonce's 'Ave Maria': Disrespectful Or Not?

Nicole Symmonds — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:38:58 -0500

In typical fashion, this year's BET Awards were a mishmash of randomness--not enough awards, too many sub-par performances and, even for a night that was to be dedicated to the late great King of Pop, Michael Jackson, it was barely...

10 Oscar Nominees for Best Picture: I Like It!

Douglas Howe — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:30:00 -0500

I read with interest the post by fellow Idol Chatter blogger Kris Rasmussen, as well as several other articles regarding the news from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences that they'll now nominate ten movies for the Best Picture category...

'Cheri': Wonderfully Tragic

Donna Freitas — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:43:38 -0500

Don't let the trailer for "Cheri" fool you. While it seduces moviegoers with promises of period costumes and what looks to be a frothy romantic frolic between the beautiful (yet much older) Lea (Michelle Pfeiffer) and the equally beautiful...