Everyone Wants Phelps’s Swimsuit; Banks Keeps Audience Waiting

You just can't get enough, can you?Photo: Getty Images

• Consumer interest in Speedo's $550 LZR Racer is at an all-time high now that 92 percent of Olympic gold medalist swimmers, like Michael Phelps, have been seen wearing it. Online preorders have led Speedo to predict it will sell out immediately when it goes on sale next month. [WWD]

• Cindy Crawford on Michael Phelps: "I'm friendly with him. We met four years ago when he was just trying out for his first Olympics. And to see how far he's come … He was a kid and now he's just so much more poised and handling the pressure so well." Jealous! [British Vogue]

• Via Spiga, the footwear brand, has approached Vena Cava to create a capsule footwear collection for their September 6 Fashion Week show at the Chelsea Art Museum. The four-style collection mirrors Vena Cava's "Egyptomania" spring theme, with muted colors and pyramid hardware. [WWD]

• Louis Vuitton's new Fifth Avenue flagship window display, which features a broken glass case resembling a mock break-in, looks so real that police officers entered the boutique last week to investigate the scene. [WWD]

• Cape Town Fashion Week officially kicked off last week. Highlights include fashion label Lalesso, which offered a bevy of tribal-printed maxi dresses, and Hip Hop, whose dramatic gowns and hats proved red-carpet-worthy. [British Vogue]

• Deréon, the juniors' sportswear line created by Beyoncé and her mother, has a line of affordable jewelry to launch next spring in the works. [WWD]

• Tyra Banks kept the studio audience for her talk show waiting for almost two hours before taping while audibly "giggling, snacking and chatting" backstage with her crew. [NYP]

• Here's a video of Helena Christensen discussing why she signed on to model for Odd Molly and her favorite haunts in Copenhagen. [British Vogue]

• Kate Moss remembers meeting Frank Sinatra on his 80th birthday: "I said, 'Happy birthday, Frank,' and he just lunged for me. He kissed me on the lips, then gave me a filterless cigarette. I came off all light-headed. He was fabulous." [British Vogue]


Source: The Cut - New York Magazine's Fashion Blog | 18 Aug 2008 | 3:48 pm

Ragtag Band of Communal Artists on Makeshift Boats Declare: We Are Not Hippies

Not hippies!Photo: nytimes.com

From the second-to-last paragraph of today's Times story about artist Swoon's cool-looking Swimming Cities of Switchback Sea, an installation of seven boats made from scrap and floating down the Hudson, accompanied by music, theater, and performance from a crew of dozens:


Though the group is adamant that its members are not hippies…

From the last paragraph:
Shortly before setting off the group gathered in a circle. The men, in vests, trousers, beards and derby hats, seemed inspired by members of the Band. The women wore everything from light slips to purple jeans and orange crocs. Swoon thanked them for their help. “I’m a little dumbstruck,” she said. A bottle of Champagne was uncorked, and Swoon ran around the circle dripping it into the mouths of her fellow travelers.

A Floating City With Junkyard Roots [NYT]


Source: Vulture -- Entertainment, Music, Culture, Theater, Movies, Art -- New York Magazine Blog | 18 Aug 2008 | 3:30 pm

Mario Cuomo Helped Investment Firm Being Probed by Son Andrew

Mario Cuomo Andrew Cuomo

"Dad, you're squeezing too hard. Dad, OW, stop!"Photo: Getty Images

In what would normally be an innocuous introduction, former governor Mario Cuomo recently helped connect lawyer Philip Howard, a representative of investment firm Mezzacappa Management LLC, with an influential adviser to state Controller Thomas DiNapoli. Cuomo was not paid for the introduction, and the advisor himself, Pat Bulgaro, is only working as an unpaid consultant to DiNapoli. But the Daily News raises its eyebrows at the connection because Mezzacappa Management has been under scrutiny by State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo for months now. Under former Controller Alan Hevesi's tenure, the state's pension fund had made a $400 million investment with Mezzacappa, a series of deals that the attorney general began to examine after it was revealed that top firm officials had donated over $100,000 to Hevesi's campaign. Hevesi himself resigned in 2006 before pleading guilty to chauffeuring his wife around using state vehicles and employees, and Andrew Cuomo has been looking into the possibility of a pay-for-play scam during his tenure.

It's a complex situation in which nobody yet appears to have done anything wrong, but young Andrew can't be pleased that his father is disregarding his investigations enough to help out a company that's suspected of already getting too much help from Albany politicians. You know, he's doing a really good job these days and people are getting to respect him for who he is, not who his dad was. Can't you just let him shine? For like, one minute, Dad? God.

Ex Gov. Mario Cuomo 'Helped' Target of Probe [NYDN]


Source: Daily Intelligencer - New York Magazine | 18 Aug 2008 | 3:30 pm

Breaking: Tyra Banks Accused of Diva-Like Behavior

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Tyra Banks acted like a total diva during the taping of a segment on black models by "giggling, snacking, and chatting with the crew" backstage for two hours while the audience waited for her. John Mayer says his breakup with Jennifer Aniston was because of "different chemistry," but also that she's great. Cassie can't get over Diddy despite the fact that he keeps insisting that they're not exclusively dating.

will.i.am is pissed at Fergie because she won't commit to touring to promote the new Black Eyed Peas album. Germans are probably not going to be fond of Quentin Tarantino's Inglorious Bastards given that not a single German character has any redeeming value. Michael Jackson, who may or may not be in a wheelchair, hasn't spoken to his brothers since he was acquitted of child molestation three years ago, though he owes them $840,000 in royalties. Michael Moore doesn't want John Kerry to be Barack Obama's V.P. because Kerry lied to Larry King about not having seen Fahrenheit 9/11. George Clooney, Kanye West, Madonna, and Matt Damon are among those slated to attend the DNC in Denver, while the Republicans have secured country singer Gretchen Wilson. Gavin DeGraw put on an impromptu performance at his downtown bar, National Underground, prompting mass hysterics from the ladies in the crowd. Tina Brown and Dan Rather had lunch at The Park on Tenth Avenue. Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi got married. (Both wore Zac Posen.) Barack Obama will soon have another book out. This one is about his plan to change America and is written by his staff. (He contributed the foreword.)


Source: Daily Intelligencer - New York Magazine | 18 Aug 2008 | 3:15 pm

Pop Tarts: Stars Send Well-Wishes to Ellen and Porita

After many years together, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi finally tied the knot on Saturday.
Source: FOXNews.com | 18 Aug 2008 | 3:11 pm

Daniel Radcliffe Reveals He Suffers From Dyspraxia

"Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe has revealed he suffers from dyspraxia, a neurologically based disorder that gives the 19-year-old trouble tying his shoelaces.
Source: FOXNews.com | 18 Aug 2008 | 3:04 pm

‘National Enquirer,’ Bastion of American Journalism, Is in Decline

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If the story of National Enquirer's life were a movie, it would be an heroic tale, a thirties black-and-white flick with a soft-focus ending, in which the tabloid — disrespected, abused, scoffed at for much of its life — eventually manages to break through, trump its critics and get the recognition it deserves — only to die of consumption in the third act.

Today the Times' David Carr, like a number of people last week, grudgingly tipped his hat to the "supermarket tabloid" for their reporting on the John Edwards affair. "Yankee ingenuity and shoe leather (no doubt along with some well-placed gratuities to relevant sources) had cracked yet another huge story," he writes. Then he added that it may be their last:

Like any journalism, what the Enquirer does costs money … and that’s in short supply at the headquarters of American Media. The company’s revenue for the quarter ended June 30 was $119 million, down 2 percent. Operating income was off slightly at $26 million and over all, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization were down 6 percent. "They don’t have a lot of options,” said one media investment banker who followed the company in the past. “They can walk away, or they can sell assets. There will not be another big refinancing. They are pretty much at the end of the line.”

Aw. See, even though the Enquirer is different from the Times, they are the same. It's kind of like Tropic Thunder, actually. "You're my brother!" [Death.]

The Enquirer: Even Scandal Can Be News [NYT]


Source: Daily Intelligencer - New York Magazine | 18 Aug 2008 | 3:00 pm

Stars Get Ready for Democratic Convention

How many stars are going to Denver next week for the Democratic Convention? Let's put it this way: they're going to have major gridlock.
Source: FOXNews.com | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:50 pm

New U2 Songs Leaked Directly From Bono’s Stereo

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Over the weekend, four tracks from U2's upcoming album (purportedly titled No Line on the Horizon, allegedly due in November) leaked to the Internet. How, might you ask, did songs from a not-yet-announced record, by a band typically secretive about its new material, find its way on to the Web three months ahead of its release? Apparently a fan passing by Bono's beach house in the south of France last week heard what he recognized as brand-new U2 blaring from the windows. Then, quite naturally, he recorded it and uploaded it to YouTube. (If any of this sounds familiar, it's because the exact same happened two years ago.) How in the heck does Bono expect his neighbors to think about the suffering in Africa if he keeps blasting his music so damn loud? As for the songs themselves, they sound pretty good (minus some ambient splashing noises, which we hope won't be on the album). Hear everything after the jump.

Bungling Bono blamed for leaked U2 tracks [Sun UK]


Source: Vulture -- Entertainment, Music, Culture, Theater, Movies, Art -- New York Magazine Blog | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:45 pm

Christian Siriano to Launch ‘Fierce’ Maternity Collection

Christian Siriano's maternity-line sketches.Photo: Courtesy of Moody Mamas

Christian Siriano is launching a maternity collection. And good morning! Though he's showing his regular collection on September 11 during Fashion Week, he's already got a full maternity line under his belt for spring 2009. Siriano teamed up with his two friends Marta Abrams and Elise Rosemarin, founders of Moody Mamas maternity clothes, to create a collection called Fierce for Moody Mamas by Christian Siriano. Really? Fierce? It already has originality written all over it!

A Moody Mamas rep told us he signed on because he thought it would be great for a gay man to team up with two women who've never had a baby to do maternity clothes. Reason enough, we guess! It seems from these sketches of Siriano's designs the threesome has created some interesting pieces for you baby makers. Already we see tummy-flattering garments like a pleated baby-doll dress and a purple wraparound sweater that could easily give A Pea in the Pod a run for its money. The full line goes up for sale on MoodyMamas.com in the spring of 2009, but in the meantime, you can examine a few more sketches after the jump.

We're glad Christian realizes that just because you're preggers doesn't mean you have to ditch your four-inch wedge heels.Photo: Courtesy of Moody Mamas


Source: The Cut - New York Magazine's Fashion Blog | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:45 pm

Where Were You When Michael Phelps Won His Eighth Gold Medal?

Michael Phelps

Photo: AFP

As you already know, just after 11 p.m. on Saturday night, Michael Phelps accomplished a feat no human athlete has ever done before, by winning his eighth Olympic gold medal. After having won the 400 Meter Individual Medley, the 4 x 100 Meter Freestyle Relay, the 200 Meter Freestyle, the 200 Meter Butterfly, the 4 x 200 Meter Freestyle Relay, the 200 Meter Individual Medley, and the 100 Meter Butterfly, he joined the U.S. Team in winning the 4 x 100 Meter Medley Relay. All but one of those victories was also a world record.

So, um, what were you doing that night?

Your Daily Intel editors were scattered across the country, but we all watched Phelps (one even left a wedding reception in Jersey to go to a bar to watch him win), and yes, Chris cried. (Only because Mrs. Phelps was so adorable!) Did you? Anybody have a good story? And, if you didn't watch — dude, what's your excuse?


Source: Daily Intelligencer - New York Magazine | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:45 pm

Singer Lennox recovering after back surgery (Reuters)

Annie Lennox waves on stage at the 'Idol Gives Back' show at the Kodak theatre in Hollywood, California April 6, 2008. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)Reuters - Former Eurythmics singer Annie Lennox is recovering from spinal surgery after being forced by a back injury to return home early from an AIDS conference in Mexico,

Simon Pegg Career Update: Superbad's Greg Mottola will direct Paul, the story of two British comic-book geeks in a cross-country U.S. adventure, written by Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Because of "insurmountable scheduling conflicts," however, Pegg won't be appearing in Quentin Tarantino's Inglorious Bastards. That sounds like code for, "I don't want to be in a Mike Myers movie." [MySpace, via ComingSoon]

…On the Other Hand: First of all, David Krumholtz is out. But don't despair, because Freaks and Geeks' Neal Schweiber, or "Samm Levine" if you're into real names, has landed a part among Brad Pitt's merry band of Nazi killers in Inglorious Bastards. We hope he gets to do ventriloquism and quote Bill Murray as much as possible. [Ain't It Cool News]

Two Get Goosebumps: Larry Karaszewski and Scott Alexander are in negotiations to write the big-screen adaptation of R.L. Stine's Goosebumps series. Producer Neal Moritz hinted they'll probably cast kids for the leads and bring in well-known actors for supporting roles like in the Harry Potter movies, and then … a ghostly hand grabbed his neck! [Chapter break] But it was just his sister, Marcy Moritz. [HR]

Relativity, Assemble!: Fox-based New Regency has given Voltron: Defender of the Universe a swift kick in the mechanized lion pants, putting the Japanese TV series adaptation into turnaround. Relativity Media is in negotiations to pick up the reigns on Justin Marks's script, with a more moderate budget using green-screen technology "a la 300," which of course means each lion will have ripped, chiseled abs. [Variety]

Moulin Rouge Redux: Three production companies, one of which belongs to Mos Def, are teaming up to make a movie about the Moulin Rouge, but uh, not like in the movie that already exists. Turns out The Fabulous Moulin Rouge tells the true story of Las Vegas' first desegregated casino, albeit with a fictional main character who rises from mob debt collector to casino manager. Best of all, the movie's to be shot in Dubai, which we guess means in six months they'll have built an entire working replica of Las Vegas out of solid gold. [Variety]


Source: Vulture -- Entertainment, Music, Culture, Theater, Movies, Art -- New York Magazine Blog | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:00 pm

Events and Sales: 80 Percent Off Alexia Crawford Jewelry

EVENTS
• LaLicious introduces their new whipped body soap and reformulated all-natural paraben- and sulfate-free products. Through 8/24. Henri Bendel, 712 Fifth Ave., nr. 55th St. (212-247-1100); 10–8.

SALES
STARTING TODAY
• The beads, bangles, and other jewelry from Alexia Crawford are up to 80 percent off. Prices range from $5 to $20. Through 8/22. 35 W. 36th St., nr. Fifth Ave., sixth fl. (212-629-6615); Mon.–Fri. (9–7).

• Save up to 70 percent in bath and body products at all the Bliss spas and online. Through 8/24. Visit Blissworld.com for locations and hours.

• Timberland's outdoor sportswear and footwear is already up to 50 percent off online. Type in "VALLEYF" at checkout and score an extra 15 percent off. Through 9/14.


Source: The Cut - New York Magazine's Fashion Blog | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:00 pm

Is Hillary Softening Up — Literally — For the Convention?

Hillary Clinton

Left, Hillary on July 31, and right, on August 8, before and after the Daily News says she got injections.Photo: Getty Images

Rush & Molloy gave New York a little shout-out in today's column, and raised an interesting question: Has Hillary Clinton gone to a doctor to freshen up her face? From the News:
Clinton visited a New York plastic surgeon early this month and received injections of a "dermafiller" in her face. The senator had appeared tired and wrinkly on a June 23 New York mag cover, but when she made her first solo campaign stop beside Barack Obama in Nevada on Aug. 8, she looked refreshed.

To be fair to Hillary, our cover ran just after Hillary dropped out of the race, which was probably the time when she has been most exhausted in her life. Of course she's looking refreshed having recovered from that. But on the flip side, after months of having to stare at her face up close on television and in countless newspapers and magazines, who wouldn't want a little touch-up? (We'd get an entirely new face. Maybe James Franco's? Or Dakota Fanning's!) Above, we've picked photos of Hillary from before (right) and after (left) the News claims that she got filled out. She does look a little softer in the recent photo, but keep in mind the lighting is obviously different. What do you think?

Hillary Gets a Refresher [NYDN]
Related: The Fall and Rise of Hillary Clinton [NYM]


Source: Daily Intelligencer - New York Magazine | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:00 pm

Capitol/EMI Releases Megadeth's Anthology: Set The World Afire on September 30

2-CD and Digital Collection Captures Megadeth's Biggest Hits, An Unreleased Demo, Plus Two Rare Live Recordings HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsEnter | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:00 pm

Third Screen Film Festival Gives Filmmakers a Chance to Pitch A&E IndieFilms.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- A&E IndieFilms is the lead sponsor for the 2008 Third Screen Film Festival; an interactive film experience that allows...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsEnter | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:00 pm

Queen Latifah Announced as 2008 Honorary Chair of Urbanworld Film Festival Presented by BET Networks

2008 Slate of Diverse Films Features Special Closing Night Screening of 'The Secret Life Of Bees' Starring Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys and Sophie...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsEnter | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:00 pm

Aquarama 2009 - The International Ornamental Aquatic Event of the Year!

SINGAPORE, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- With many months still to go, Aquarama 2009 is nearly 80% sold out! As always, Aquarama 2009 will include a brilliant...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsEnter | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:00 pm

iReporters remember Hayes as 'electrifying'

Eddie Thomas will never forget the day he played alongside a young man by the name of Isaac Hayes.


Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:59 pm

Jared Leto's band sued for $30 million

Read full story for latest details.


Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:56 pm

Reports: DeGeneres and De Rossi Wed

Ellen and Portia reportedly tied the knot in an intimate Beverly Hills ceremony.
Source: ABC News: Entertainment | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:56 pm

What are TV's most memorable moments? You decide. (AP)

This undated file photo, provided by HBO, shows some of the cast from 'The Sopranos' during location filming in Kearny, N.J. at the site of a fictional pork store called Satriale's. From left, are actors Vincent Pastore, James Gandolfini, Michael Imperioli, Tony Sirico, Jerry Adler, Steven Van Zandt and Federico Castelluccio. (AP Photo/HBO, Anthony Neste, file)AP - The most memorable moments in television history will be revealed during the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards next month, and it's up to voters to decide which bits should take top honors.



Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:49 pm

What are TV's most memorable moments? You decide. (AP)

This undated file photo, provided by HBO, shows some of the cast from 'The Sopranos' during location filming in Kearny, N.J. at the site of a fictional pork store called Satriale's. From left, are actors Vincent Pastore, James Gandolfini, Michael Imperioli, Tony Sirico, Jerry Adler, Steven Van Zandt and Federico Castelluccio. (AP Photo/HBO, Anthony Neste, file)AP - The most memorable moments in television history will be revealed during the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards next month, and it's up to voters to decide which bits should take top honors.



Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:49 pm

Jackson Browne Sues McCain For Using His Song In An Ad Without ... - Techdirt


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Jackson Browne Sues McCain For Using His Song In An Ad Without ...
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Source: Google News - Entertainment | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:48 pm

Malaysia's Islamic Opposition: Avril Lavigne 'Too Sexy'

Malaysia's Islamic opposition party has urged the government to cancel a concert by Avril Lavigne, saying the Canadian singer's on-stage moves are "too sexy," an official said Monday.
Source: FOXNews.com | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:45 pm

NPR cancer commentator Sievers dies at 53

Read full story for latest details.

(AP)

In this image released by ABC, Beth Ehlers, who stars as U.S. Army Lt. Taylor Thompson on the ABC daytime series, 'All My Children,' is shown. (AP Photo/ABC, Heidi Gutman)AP - An open casting call for "All My Children" is far from business as usual: The soap opera is seeking an Iraq war veteran to play an injured veteran.



Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:20 pm

PokerTime Launches a New Two-Part First Deposit Bonus

PokerTime is offering a new two-part promotion with a double-benefit offer: a 25% upfront offer and a 100% Match Bonus, simply for making a first deposit. MIDDLESEX,...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsEnter | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:18 pm

Producer critically injured after car hits her (AP)

AP - Authorities say Hollywood producer and talent manager Joan Hyler was in critical condition after she was hit by a car Friday night on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California.
Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:16 pm

Producer critically injured after car hits her

Authorities say Hollywood producer and talent manager Joan Hyler was in critical condition after she was hit by a car Friday night on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California. Hyler,...
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsEnter | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:16 pm

'Tropic Thunder' Takes Box Office, But 'Dark Knight' Becomes Second-Highest-Grossing Film Of All Time

"Tropic Thunder" topped the weekend box office, while "The Dark Knight" fell to second but unseated "Star Wars" as the second-highest-grossing movie of all time.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNewsEnter | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:14 pm

Operation Murray drop - Chicago Tribune


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Source: Google News - Entertainment | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:13 pm

John Mayer Says He Ended Relationship With Jennifer Aniston

John Mayer ended his relationship with Jennifer Aniston because they had "different chemistry," he told reporters Saturday after working out at an Equinox Gym in New York's SoHo neighborhood.
Source: FOXNews.com | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:11 pm

‘Into the Unknown’ With Handsome Devil Josh Bernstein

We (rightly) call Josh Bernstein a “pinup boy” in this week’s magazine profile, but there's a lot of substance behind that sizzle. The Upper East Side native made a megahit out of History Channel's Digging for the Truth, all without explosions or near-death experiences. The guy’s powers of explanation are as magnetic as his looks, not to mention all that hoopla. On this new show, he’ll firmly guide you through the world’s greatest mysteries, like Chachapoya cloud warriors and Papua New Guinea mummies.

Into the Unknown With Josh Bernstein

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Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 18 Aug 2008 | 7:22 am

Journalist Leroy Sievers dies at 53 (Reuters)

Reuters - Former "Nightline" executive producer Leroy Sievers, who connected with a wide audience through his National Public Radio commentary and blog on his struggle with cancer, died Saturday at his home in Maryland. He was 53.
Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 18 Aug 2008 | 6:21 am

Osteens thank supporters during Lakewood service - Houston Chronicle


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Source: Google News - Entertainment | 18 Aug 2008 | 5:32 am

SAG facing a coastal split

Front Page: New York guild urges mediation -- Frustrated by the seven-week contract stalemate between the Screen Actors Guild and the majors, the guild’s New York leaders have demanded that a federal mediator be brought in to jump-start the talks.


Source: Variety.com - Front Page | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:00 am

'Voltron' facing a Relativity reboot

Front Page: Fox-based company puts pic into turnaround -- Fox-based New Regency has put robot project "Voltron: Defender of the Universe" into turnaround.


Source: Variety.com - Front Page | 18 Aug 2008 | 2:00 am

GM won't advertise with Oscar

Front Page: Automaker says decision due to cut-backs -- General Motors will sit out next years Oscarcast.


Source: Variety.com - Front Page | 18 Aug 2008 | 1:04 am

Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Recording New Album

Florida rock outfit the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus is recording its next album with producer Howard Benson in Valley Village, Calif., Billboard.com can reveal. The as-yet-untitled set is expected early next year via Capitol.
Source: Billboard News - Daily | 18 Aug 2008 | 12:00 am

Virgin Sues 30 Seconds To Mars For $30 Million

30 Seconds To Mars frontman Jared Leto has responded to Virgin Records' $30 million lawsuit for alleged breach of contract and damages, describing the legal action as "insane" but expressing his hope for "a resolution to this in as civil and kind a way as possible."
Source: Billboard News - Daily | 18 Aug 2008 | 12:00 am

AC/DC Sets Date, Track List For 'Black Ice'

As expected, AC/DC's new album, "Black Ice," will be sold exclusively in the U.S. via Wal-Mart, Sam's Club and the band's Web site, beginning Oct. 20. First single "Rock'n'Roll Train" will hit U.S. radio on Aug. 28.
Source: Billboard News - Daily | 18 Aug 2008 | 12:00 am

John Mayer, Stand-Up Guy

John Mayer, Jennifer AnistonNo, John Mayer is not doing comedy. The guitar slinger and recent Jennifer Aniston ex is standing up for the girl he just dumped. It probably doesn't make her feel any better, but props to...

Source: E! Online - Top Stories | 17 Aug 2008 | 11:05 pm

Billboard CD reviews: Glen Campbell, Dandy Warhols (Reuters)

Reuters - There are more examples of cover albums gone wrong than gone right.
Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment Reviews | 17 Aug 2008 | 11:03 pm

'Mummy,' 'Knight' stay hot overseas

Front Page: Batman returns to top of foreign box office -- "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor" is showing plenty of life outside the U.S.


Source: Variety.com - Front Page | 17 Aug 2008 | 9:38 pm

Madonna Five-0

Madonna, Guy RitchieFrom Material Girl to Dita to Her Madgesty and every different persona in between, Madonna has had more nicknames than most artists have had albums. But as we reflect back on her still...

Source: E! Online - Top Stories | 17 Aug 2008 | 9:07 pm

'Harry Potter' flick pushed to next summer

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Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 17 Aug 2008 | 8:48 pm

Mellow Mac Daddy: Overdressed & Under-stressed

Ellen DeGeneres, Portia De RossiShirtless Matty Mac with his shirt on? This may be a sign of the apocalypse, but if so, it's a very mellow, Malibu-esque apocalypse that involves Matthew McConaughey kickin' back...

Source: E! Online - Top Stories | 17 Aug 2008 | 8:44 pm

'Tropic Thunder' dethrones 'Dark Knight'

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Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 17 Aug 2008 | 8:30 pm

Phelps makes splash in ratings

Front Page: Swimmer brings in big numbers for NBC -- Michael Phelps continues to deliver some splashy ratings for NBC’s coverage of the Beijing Games, as the swimmer’s pursuit of a record eighth gold medal contributed to the net’s largest aud on a Saturday in 18 years.


Source: Variety.com - Front Page | 17 Aug 2008 | 8:15 pm

Hyler in critical condition after crash

Front Page: Manager-producer hit by car on Friday night -- Manager-producer Joan Hyler remained in critical condition Sunday at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center after she was hit by a car on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu on Friday night.


Source: Variety.com - Front Page | 17 Aug 2008 | 7:45 pm

Dark Knight's Golden Silver Medal

The Dark KnightSecond place never looked so lofty. The Dark Knight pushed past the original Star Wars Saturday for No. 2 among Hollywood's all-time moneymaking champs. Elsewhere at the...

Source: E! Online - Top Stories | 17 Aug 2008 | 6:21 pm

Mac's Death Raises Sarcoidosis Awareness

The sarcoidosis community mourns Bernie Mac, who suffered from the disease.
Source: ABC News: Entertainment | 17 Aug 2008 | 5:09 pm

Warners whips up Banana Splits

Front Page: Classic kiddie show gets a modern makeover -- Warners consumer products division has whipped up a new version of the Banana Splits. Hanna-Barbera’s 1960s phenom is returning in a multiplatform effort starting Sept. 2, with shorts and musicvideos airing on Cartoon Network and its website.


Source: Variety.com - Front Page | 17 Aug 2008 | 4:57 pm

Locarno prizes Mexican 'Parque via'

Front Page: Rivera's first feature wins top honors at festival -- In what was seen as a deserved decision, top prize at the 61st Locarno Intl. Film Festival was awarded Saturday to "Parque via," first feature by Mexican helmer Enrique Rivera.


Source: Variety.com - Front Page | 17 Aug 2008 | 4:13 pm

John Mayer, Stand-Up Guy (E! Online)

John Mayer, Stand-Up Guy(E! Online)E! Online - No, John Mayer is not doing comedy. The guitar slinger and recent Jennifer Aniston ex is standing up for the girl he just dumped. It probably doesn't make her feel any better, but props to John for coming clean while going off on a group of photogs yesterday in New York City:



Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 17 Aug 2008 | 4:13 pm

Mellow Mac Daddy: Overdressed & Under-stressed (E! Online)

Mellow Mac Daddy: Overdressed & Under-stressed(E! Online)E! Online - Shirtless Matty Mac with his shirt on? This may be a sign of the apocalypse, but if so, it's a very mellow, Malibu-esque apocalypse that involves Matthew McConaughey kickin' back Spicoli-style with some tasty waves.



Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 17 Aug 2008 | 3:48 pm

Madonna Five-0 (E! Online)

Madonna Five-0(E! Online)E! Online - From Material Girl to Dita to Her Madgesty and every different persona in between, Madonna has had more nicknames than most artists have had albums.



Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 17 Aug 2008 | 3:22 pm

'Thunder' rumbles to top spot

Front Page: 'Dark Knight' the 2nd highest grossing pic ever -- DreamWorks and Paramount’s outrageous big-budget comedy "Tropic Thunder" topped the weekend box office in grossing an estimated $26 million from 3,319 runs for a five-day opening of $37 million, meaning the R-rated pic will need sturdy legs and a strong overseas run to impress financially.


Source: Variety.com - Front Page | 17 Aug 2008 | 3:13 pm

Reports: Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Wed

There are reports that Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have wed in what is perhaps the highest-profile gay marriage since California legalized the unions.
Source: FOXNews.com | 17 Aug 2008 | 2:55 pm

Chris de Burgh wanted to become the first Western pop star to play in Iran since the Islamic revolution in 1979

Irish singer Chris De Burgh answers questions during a visit to Tehran in May 2008. Iran said it has not authorised a concert by de Burgh, in what would have been a first in the Islamic republic.
Source: Infocious RSS raw feed - channel BNImagesEnter | 17 Aug 2008 | 2:27 pm