Marvin Hamlisch, 1944-2012

The man wrote some extraordinary music. At the Los Angeles Times, " Marvin Hamlisch dies at 68: Sudden, brief illness halted busy life ...

Trailer for Katherine Bigelow's 'Zero Dark Thirty'

Via Memeorandum : RELATED : " 'Hurt Locker' Locks it Up at Academy Awards ."

Jessica Biel at Premiere of 'Total Recall' at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood

At Celebslam, " In beautiful people news ... Jessica Biel " (via Linkiest ). BONUS : More photos at the San Francisco Chronicle, ...

Hollywood Reflects on Film Violence in Wake of Colorado Massacre

At the Los Angeles Times, " Hollywood trying to avoid villain role in film violence ." I doubt we'll see much change in the in...

'The Jeffersons' Star Sherman Hemsley Dies at 74

A very interesting obituary at the New York Times, " Sherman Hemsley, ‘Jeffersons’ Star, Is Dead at 74 ": Sherman Alexander Hemsle...

'Batman' Moviegoers Undeterred by Tragedy

I'm not surprised. It's supposed to be an excellent film. See the Los Angeles Times, " 'Dark Knight Rises' opens to est...

'Dark Knight Rises' Director Christopher Nolan: Colorado Shooting 'Devastating'

From the Hollywood Reporter : Speaking for the movie's cast and cast, he expresses "profound sorrow." Reacting publicly to the...

Fred Willard Fired by PBS

Actually, it's WGBH Boston, which canned Willard from its show " Market Warriors ." Fox News reports, " Fred Willard fire...

'America's Not the Greatest Country in the World Any More...'

Shoot, Jeff Daniels sounds like a far-left Harvard academic. This is typical lefty crap. If you haven't read it, don't miss Dennis P...

Inside Tom Cruise's World of Hurt

My wife's People Magazine came yesterday, and here's this from the cover, " Inside Tom Cruise's Private Pain ": This w...

Kenneth Turan Review: 'The Dark Knight Rises'

He likes it, hey Kenny! At the Los Angeles Times, " Review: 'The Dark Knight Rises' more than shines, and on many levels "...

Former Laverne & Shirley Star Michael McKean Attacks Michelle Malkin as 'Dick of the Week'

Same misogyny, different day. Twitchy reports, including an update that McKean's apologized: " Stay classy: Actor Michael McKean ca...

'Avengers' Director Joss Whedon Goes Off on Epic Anti-Capitalist Diatribe at Comic-Con

Zombie's got it, at PJ Media, " Another Hollywood Millionaire Outs Self as Faux-Socialist Hypocrite ." This guy should be the ...

Sylvester Stallone's Son, Sage Stallone, Dead for Days Before Being Discovered

It's already a sad story, but the delayed discovery kinda bummed me out yesterday. The Los Angeles Times reports, " Sage Stallone f...

Letterman Spoils 'Dark Knight Rises'

Ouch! Really! Don't click the video if you don't want the spoiler - it's awful! At London's Daily Mail, " Did David Let...

Red Hot Jennifer Lopez Hits the Beach in Brazil

Remember, she's No. 1 on Forbe's hot Celebrity 100 . And she's looking good in her Brazil bikini. At London's Daily Mail, ...

UFOs Over Hollywood 7/8/12

Ernest Borgnine: 1917-2012

I got a thrill watching Earnest Borgnine in " Red " in 2010. I think I was surprised to see him starring in a brief cameo, but it ...

At Last: The Blake Lively Bikini Shots You've Been Waiting For

Well, what a difference a day makes! Here's Friday's entry, " Blake Lively Fourth of July Swimsuit Pics ." And here's ...

Blake Lively Fourth of July Swimsuit Pics

Notice it's not "bikini pics." She's not wearing one. I guess she's not as concerned about having a totally ripped bod...