Posts In Category Arts & Entertainment
Jennifer Aniston puts name in star on Walk of Fame
on February 23, 2012 by skoty_root in Arts & Entertainment, Comments (0)
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Actress Jennifer Aniston was honored with a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame on Wednesday, the first of the “Friends” actors to receive the emblem of […]
Polished London Fashion Week sheds its quirky image
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LONDON (Reuters) – London Fashion Week shook off its traditional image as a mere playground for quirky emerging talent with a display of grown-up elegance for the autumn/winter 2012 season […]
Capsule review of new movie release
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This would provide an intriguing double feature with “Martha Marcy May Marlene.” Both are about people who search for their true selves in woodsy communes, get sucked into the brainwashing […]
Fans, celebs react to Rihanna/Chris Brown collaboration
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LOS ANGELES, Feb 22 (TheWrap.com) – With their mutual collaborations released on Monday, Rihanna and Chris Brown have taken an important step forward in mending their relationship, following the savage […]
Illinois family shocked by $100k electric bill
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A family living in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park was shocked to discover their monthly electric bill was more expensive than most families make in an entire year: $ […]
Stephen Colbert’s kids book to be released May 8
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LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) – Like any savvy celebrity worth his multimedia platform, Stephen Colbert has a children’s book. “I Am a Pole (And So Can You!)” will be published by […]
Michael Fassbender boards Ridley Scott’s “The Counselor”
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LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) – Michael Fassbender has signed on to star in “The Counselor,” with his “Prometheus” director, Ridley Scott, TheWrap has confirmed. Cormac McCarthy, the Pulitzer Prize winning novelist […]
Obama sings the blues with Jagger, B.B King
on February 22, 2012 by skoty_root in Arts & Entertainment, Comments (0)
(Reuters) – Bill Clinton had his saxophone, but President Barack Obama can sing the blues. Obama lent his voice to a White House jam featuring Mick Jagger, B.B. King, Jeff […]
Lindsay Lohan pleases judge on “home stretch” of probation
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Actress Lindsay Lohan got high marks from a Los Angeles judge at her penultimate progress hearing on Wednesday, as she entered the “home stretch” of her […]
Costume designers honor “W.E.,” “Harry Potter,” “Glee”
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LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) – “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo,” “W.E.” and “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2″ have won the top awards from the Costume Designers Guild, […]
Cashmere maker Cucinelli eyes IPO in early May
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MILAN (Reuters) – Cashmere maker Brunello Cucinelli aims to float on the Milan stock exchange by early May, in what would be the third share offering of an Italian luxury […]
Michigan family discovers rarest football card collection in history
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A Michigan family was cleaning out an old farmhouse and accidentally stumbled across a long-sought after collection of football cards worth thousands of dollars and considered perhaps the rarest such […]
Viewers loved CBS the most during Valentine’s week
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During Valentine’s week, viewers were showing CBS the love.
Comcast to take on Netflix with Web video service
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(Reuters) – Comcast Corp, the No. 1 U.S. cable operator, became the latest major name to take on Netflix Inc on Tuesday when it announced plans for an online video […]
NBC gives “Community” a return date
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LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) – Good news, “Community” fans (and it appears that there are a few of you out there); school will be back in session next month. NBC has […]
Sinead O’Connor rips up Pope again on new album
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LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) – Does Sinead O’Connor still have a major problem with the papacy?… Come on. Is the Pope Catholic? He’s not the only one on her dis list. […]
Italian fashion designers look to China for salvation
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Italy’s top designer brands are looking to China for salvation this year with revenues falling due to a debt crisis that has cast an air of gloom as Milan Fashion […]
London Olympics inspiring figure-hugging fashions
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LONDON (Reuters) – As London prepares to host the Olympic Games this summer, fashion designers in the British capital are turning to sport for inspiration, ushering in an era of […]
Roland Martin’s on-air apology approved by GLAAD
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LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) – Roland Martin, the CNN commentator who was suspended by the cable news outlet earlier this month for a pair of homophobic tweets he sent out during […]
Lose at Oscars? 15 “used” statuettes up for auction
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Fifteen Oscar statuettes are to be auctioned off next week in what organizers said on Tuesday is the largest collection of Academy Awards ever to go […]
Sarah Palin documentary headed to cable’s ReelzChannel
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LOS ANGELES, Feb 21 (TheWrap.com) – Didn’t make it to the theaters to see the Sarah Palin documentary “The Undefeated?” First off, rest assured; you’re far from alone. Secondly, don’t […]
“The Help”: Bold, black and bidding for Oscar glory
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Viola Davis knew she had big shoes to fill when she agreed to play the role of a lowly black maid to a rich white family […]
Whitney Houston dresses, jewelry to be auctioned
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Dresses and jewelry worn by Whitney Houston will be included at a celebrity auction in Los Angeles in late March, it was announced on Monday, a day after the pop […]
Jackson concert promoters out of Joe Jackson lawsuit
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The promoters of what was to have been Michael Jackson’s comeback concerts were dropped on Tuesday from a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the singer’s father […]
Burberry, McQueen mastery defy “quirky London” label
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LONDON (Reuters) – British labels Burberry and McQ by Alexander McQueen turned up the glamour at London Fashion Week with a pair of catwalk masterclasses late Monday that silenced talk […]
Sleigh Bells go with death knells on “Reign of Terror”
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LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) – Wasn’t it enough that the duo known as Sleigh Bells were already attempting a tricky mixture of sugary pop, indie rock, and dreamy electronic textures on […]
UK manufacturing skills a lure for luxury brands
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LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s fashion manufacturing is experiencing a revival as luxury brands clamour to have their products made in a country known for its quality craftsmanship, heritage and history. […]
British Columbia leader tweets on taxes before budget
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VANCOUVER (Reuters) – Just hours ahead of the British Columbia budget on Tuesday, the Canadian province’s leader took the unusual step of using Twitter to rule out any tax hikes […]
London Fashion Week top trends: loose leather, peplums and purple
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With the final of London’s womenswear shows for Fall 2012 taking place February 21, here is a roundup of some of the biggest trends to emerge from the British capital, […]
Rio seeks relief from revellers’ relieving themselves
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RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – An oil-led economic boom, hosting of the 2014 soccer World Cup and the 2016 Olympics, and a plunge in violent crime are making Rio de […]
Chris Brown earns musical redemption from Rihanna
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – R&B singer Chris Brown has earned a measure of musical redemption and forgiveness from ex-girlfriend Rihanna by collaborating on new music together, three years after Brown […]
Charlie Sheen apologizes to Ashton Kutcher via Twitter
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LOS ANGELES, Feb 21 (TheWrap.com) – Charlie Sheen has extended an olive branch to his “Two and a Half Men” replacement Ashton Kutcher via the magic of Twitter. Days after […]
Milan Fashion Week kicking off, Gucci wants blogger input
on February 21, 2012 by skoty_root in Arts & Entertainment, Comments (0)
While London presents its Fall 2012 menswear collections February 22, Milan Fashion Week begins, with Gucci fans able to watch the label’s show live and read blogger’s commentary at Gucci […]
Supreme Court rejects Phil Spector murder case
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to review the murder conviction of legendary music producer Phil Spector, turning down an appeal by his attorney arguing his constitutional […]
Review: Legend, The Roots highlight ‘Revolution’
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Various artists, “Soundtrack for a Revolution” (Entertainment One)
Androgyny and futuristic fashion light up London
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LONDON (Reuters) – Futuristic designs, bright colors, sequins and androgynous styles dominated the catwalks at London Fashion Week Tuesday, with designers drawing inspiration for their creations from literature, paintings and […]
Roksanda Ilincic’s Weekend Getaway
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Serbian-born, but London-based, Roksanda Ilincic is one of those designers who make it so very worthwhile to come to runway shows in the U.K. season.
TheWrap’s Oscar picks: “The Artist” will win, but should it?
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LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) – “The Artist” will win six Oscars, “Hugo” will take home four, and “The Help” will land two of the four acting awards. And the film I […]
Balki’s back! Bronson Pinchot has Pa.-based show
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For more than a decade, Bronson Pinchot has spent much of his downtime in the picture-book Pennsylvania hamlet where he found a dream home far from the stressful clamor […]
Designers save a few fashion surprises for Oscars
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Big films. Big stars. Big Fashion. When the red carpet rolls out for the Oscars Sunday night, it won’t only be the biggest night in Hollywood, […]
Be careful what you text if you’re heading for divorce
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NEW YORK (Reuters) – Couples who may be heading for a nasty break-up should be careful about texting because it could end up as evidence against them in divorce court. […]
“Ghost Rider” sequel oddly tame, Cage seems restrained
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LOS ANGELES, Feb 17 (TheWrap.com) – If ever there was a match seemingly made in neo-grindhouse heaven, it would be a collaboration between directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, the […]
Gabby Giffords’ husband writing children’s book
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Retired astronaut Mark Kelly, who collaborated with his wife, former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, on her memoir, is writing a children’s book about a mouse that goes to space. […]
“Safe House” leads movie box office charts
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Denzel Washington thriller “Safe House” rose to the No. 1 spot at movie box offices through Sunday, narrowly leading love story “The Vow” over a long […]
Adele set to eclipse Sheeran at BRIT music awards
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LONDON (Reuters) – Global chart sensation Adele looks set to eclipse Ed Sheeran at the BRIT Awards on Tuesday as British pop gears up for its biggest night of the […]
Partners main source of happiness around the globe: poll
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NEW YORK (Reuters) – Nearly two-thirds of married couples and people with a significant other say their partner is the most important source of happiness in their lives, according to […]
Quintessential English style hits London Fashion
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LONDON (Reuters) – Traditional English fabrics like felts, velvets, tweed and tartan hit the catwalks as Burberry and McQ by Alexander McQueen revealed their autumn/winter 2012 collections in extravagant shows […]
‘Colbert Report’ to return Monday after absence
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A representative for Stephen Colbert says “The Colbert Report” will return Monday after a sudden break due to the ailing health of the star’s mother.
Denzel Washington’s “Safe House” grabs box office crown
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The weekend box office title landed securely in Denzel Washington’s hands as his thriller, “Safe House,” beat love story “The Vow” over a long U.S. holiday […]
Qatar would host 2020 Summer Games in October
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DOHA (Reuters) – Qatar is proposing to hold the 2020 Olympics in October to avoid the Gulf Arab state’s searing summer heat, maintaining that the proposed October dates would “ensure […]