“Downton Abbey” Actress, Maggie Smith, Says She’s Never Watched the Show
Stuart Wilson/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The dowager would presumably not be amused. Maggie Smith, who plays the cantankerous elder Lady Grantham on Downton Abbey says she has never watched the series.Smith made the confession to Steve Kroft of CBS&rsqu…
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis to Perform at Snowboarding Championship
Steven Dewall/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — We don’t know if they’ll be wearing ski jackets from the thrift shop, but Macklemore & Ryan Lewis will be performing a free concert at the 31st Annual Burton U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships at Colorado’s…
Nicki Minaj Gets Her Own New Comic Book
Michael Becker / FOX(NEW YORK) — Nicki Minaj has always been a real character, but now she’s getting her own comic book. The biographical comic Fame: Nicki Minaj is available now in print and digital form, and illustrates the entertainer’s stor…
On Music and Monkeys in “Oz The Great and Powerful”
Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage(LOS ANGELES) — On March 8, director Sam Raimi reveals his take on the world of The Wizard of Oz with his anticipated prequel Oz The Great and Powerful. The movie stars James Franco as the wizard to be, as well as Michell…
Lady Gaga Cancels Rest of Tour Dates, Diagnosed with Tear in Right Hip
ABC/ LOU ROCCO(NEW YORK) — Bad news for Lady Gaga fans: she’s been forced to cancel the rest of the dates of her Born This Way Ball tour due to injury.Earlier this week, Gaga announced that she had to postpone shows in Chicago, Detroit and Hamilton, O…
Hugh Jackman Denies Gay Rumors
Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland(LOS ANGELES) — No topic is off limits for Oscar nominee Hugh Jackman.In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the actor opens up about dropping weight for Les Miserables, the roles he’s turned down, and the rumor…
First Look at the New “Harry Potter” Cover Art
Scholastic Books(NEW YORK) — Big news for Harry Potter fans: the beloved books are getting a makeover.All seven books in J.K. Rowling’s wildly-popular Harry Potter series will be released with new cover artwork, Scholastic announced. The iconic Sorcer…
Autopsy Confirms “Storage Wars” Star Mark Balelo Committed Suicide
Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Mark Balelo, star of A&E’s Storage Wars, took his own life, California’s Ventura County Coroner’s Office has confirmed.
The 40-year-old died of carbon monoxide poisoning, and his death has been ruled a …
Alec Baldwin and Wife Hilaria Expecting First Child Together
Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A baby is on the way for actor Alec Baldwin and his wife Hilaria.“Congrats to @abfalecbaldwin & @hilariabaldwin – may this gift arrive healthy at the right time,” tweeted Baldwin’s …
Does Selena Gomez Have a New Man?
Isaac Brekken/Getty Images via ABC(LOS ANGELES) — Selena Gomez sent the rumor mill into a frenzy when she stepped out with a mystery man after the Grammys Sunday night.The “Hit the Lights” singer and the man were snapped walking arm-in-arm…
“Storage Wars” Star Mark Balelo Dead in Suspected Suicide
Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Storage Wars star Mark Balelo has apparently killed himself by carbon monoxide poisoning.
According to TMZ.com, sources close to Balelo report that he was found dead Monday in his own vehicle, which was par…
Did Chris Brown, Rihanna Smoke Up in Los Angeles Nightclub?
TMZ[dot]com(LOS ANGELES) — We’re not sure if the couple that smokes together, stays together, but in the case of Chris Brown and Rihanna, puffing and passing in public could spell trouble. That’s especially true for Breezy, who is on probation a…
Grammys Spread the Love: Gotye, fun., Mumford, Black Keys, Jay-Z & Kanye Are All Winners
Jason Merritt/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Going into the Grammy Awards, six different artists had six nominations each. But when the show finally wrapped up on Sunday night, the Grammys still didn’t know which artist it liked best, as several…
Grammy Winners List
PRNewsFoto/The Recording Academy(LOS ANGELES) — Here are the winners of the 55th Grammy Awards, held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday night:
Album of the YearMumford & Sons, BabelRecord of the YearGotye featuring Kimbra, “Somebody Th…
Kate Upton Graces Cover of “Sports Illustrated’s” 2013 Swimsuit Edition
Tony Barson/FilmMagic(NEW YORK) — Model Kate Upton is back on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue for the second year in a row.Upton goes “polar bare” — wearing only a hooded white parka and bikini bottom.Last year…
Lena Dunham Denies She Didn’t Vote in Presidential Election
BarackObama.com/YouTube(NEW YORK) — Lena Dunham was a vocal supporter of President Obama during his most recent presidential campaign. Now, the Girls creator and star is speaking up to deny a report claiming she didn’t vote in the election.The politic…
Super Bowl 47: Beyoncé Reunites with Destiny’s Child Band Mates During Halftime Show
Chris Graythen/Getty Images(NEW ORLEANS) — As expected, Beyoncé reunited with her Destiny’s Child pals during her Super Bowl halftime performance at New Orleans’ Superdome on Sunday. And one thing was for certain: Beyoncé bounced back…
Charlie Brown Voice Actor Pleads Not Guilty to Charges
Valerie Macon/Getty Images(SAN DIEGO) — Peter Robbins, who provided the voice of Charlie Brown in several 1960s animated Peanuts TV specials, pleaded not guilty Wednesday in a San Diego court to 12 felony counts of making criminal threats and stalking…
Voice of Charlie Brown Arrested
Valerie Macon/Getty Images(SAN DIEGO) — Peter Robbins, the man who provided the voice for the beloved Peanuts character Charlie Brown on several now-classic TV specials, was arrested Monday on five felony charges, according to the San Diego Union-Trib…
Original Batmobile Auctioned for $4.62M
Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) — The original Batmobile was auctioned Saturday for $4.62 million, including commission, at the Barrett-Jackson car auction in Scottsdale, Ariz.The crime-fighting vehicle was built by George Barris, who…