Billboard goes backstage and behind-the-scenes at the 51st annual Grammy Awards to bring you hot scoops, quotable quotes and all the things you couldn't experience while watching from home.
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss were the big winners at the 51st annual Grammy Awards at Los Angeles' Staples Center, tallying five trophies, including album of the year for "Raising Sand" and record of the year for "Please Read The Letter."
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Married With Stepchildren: Al Bundy–player Ed O'Neill has joined the cast of ABC's half-hour pilot An American Family, a single-camera comedy about three families. O'Neill will play a 60-year-old man who becomes a stepfather after marrying a 30-year-old woman (Sofia Vergara). We're sure he'll make an excellent parent. [HR]
Sword Fight:Michael Pena, Bill Cobbs, and Brad Dourif have joined Michael Shannon, Willem Defoe, and Chloë Sevigny on the cast of My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done, a film to be directed by Warner Herzog and executive produced by David Lynch. The movie is based on a true story, in which a San Diego man kills his mother with a sword, and it's already giving us nightmares. [Variety]
Reliance and Ratner:Brett Ratner will direct Youngblood, Rob Liefield’s graphic novel about a crew of government-sponsored superheroes. Reliance Big Entertainment purchased the rights to the book while also setting up a development deal with Ratner, adding to previously announced deals with Brad Pitt’s, George Clooney’s, and Tom Hanks’s production companies. “[Reliance] really offers freedom for the talent they’re working with,” Ratner said. “And also for me,” Ratner did not add. [Variety]
Rebel Yell:The Rebels, a remake of the hit Argentine show Rebelde Way, about a teen pop band whose members attend a fancy private school, is coming to Fox. Urban-dance-movie specialist Duane Adler (Step Up, Save the Last Dance) has adapted the screenplay, and Jennifer Lopez will produce. We can’t wait to see the creative ways in which the Rebels flout the school's dress code. [Variety]
Fiennes Work:Ralph Fiennes is directing his first movie, an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Coriolanus, and will also star as the titular character, a soldier in the early Roman republic done in by a misguided run for the senate. Vanessa Redgrave is in talks to play his ambitious mother. No word yet on whether there's a job in it for Fiennes's slacking brother, Joseph. [Variety]
Priest Mickey:Mickey Rourke will star in St. Vincent as a hit man masquerading as a priest who hears the confession of the man he's supposed to kill — then hilarity ensues? The project will pair Rourke with director Walter Hill, with whom he made Johnny Handsome in 1989. [HR]
Blink's Back: Following their appearance at the Grammys, Blink 182 has officially announced it is re-forming after a four-year break: The trio is in the studio recording a new album and there are apparently rumors that they will open for Green Day this summer. And right now, somewhere, an Angels and Airwaves fan is crying into his pillow. [Billboard]
AFP - Pop singer Rihanna pulled out of a performance at the Grammys as police in Los Angeles confirmed they were seeking her boyfriend in connection with an allegation of domestic violence.
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss won five Grammys Sunday night, including album of the year for "Raising Sand" and record of the year for "Please Read the Letter." Coldplay was also a big winner on a night overshadowed by allegations facing Chris Brown.
But he says he wasn't referring to 'Ye in the controversial track 'Play This on the Radio.'By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Grace Ramirez 50 Cent and Kanye West Photo: Todd Williamson... Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 9 Feb 2009 | 1:04 pm
Reuters - Two documentary films showing at the Berlin film festival take a swipe at the international food industry, one of several aspects of big business that come in for criticism at the event this year. Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 9 Feb 2009 | 12:43 pm
Reuters - "He's Just Not That Into You," a comedy featuring Jennifer Aniston and Drew Barrymore, romanced the North American box office on Sunday, as overall ticket sales defied the recessionary gloom.
TOKYO (Reuters) - Be afraid! The Prodigy, the British dance band who swept the world with their violent lyrics, scary videos and techno-punk style a decade ago are back with a bang. Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 9 Feb 2009 | 6:28 am
Pregnant MC also discusses her 'Slumdog Millionaire' Oscar nomination on the red carpet.By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Sway J. Calloway M.I.A. Photo: Gabriel Bouys/ Getty Images Before a... Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 9 Feb 2009 | 6:26 am
Raising Sand, from Led Zeppelin vet and bluegrass superstar, wins five Grammys on Sunday night.By James Montgomery with MTV News staff Alison Krauss and Robert Plant accept the award for Album of... Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 9 Feb 2009 | 6:15 am
NEW YORK (Billboard) - The members of punk rock trio Blink-182 announced during Sunday night's Grammy Awards that they are reuniting for a tour and new album. The group has been on hiatus... Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 9 Feb 2009 | 5:55 am
ABC says the new season of "Dancing with the Stars" will feature computer guru Steve Wozniak along with husband-and-wife competitors Jewel and Ty Murray and football great Lawrence Taylor. Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 9 Feb 2009 | 5:43 am
Reactions to the 51st annual Grammy Awards, announced Sunday in Los Angeles: "I first would like to thank God who has brought me through. I would like to thank my family in heaven and... Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 9 Feb 2009 | 5:42 am
When the 51st Annual Grammy Awards paused to hand out actual awards, a lot of them went to Alison Krauss and Robert Plant.
The duo from opposite sides of the musical tracks continued to...
Celebrity look-alikes Zooey Deschanel and Katy Perry were both at the Grammys tonight and must have interrupted some sort of space-time continuum (as often happens when two improbably similar...
We know one of the couples to expect on Dancing With the Stars this season—although not a pair who will be dancing together.
Pop songstress Jewel and her rodeo cowboy hubby Ty...
Front Page: Lil Wayne takes home four trophies -- An overlooked legend and one of Grammy's most honored artists were golden at the 51st edition, as "Raising Sand," the collaboration of Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, took home all five awards for which they were nominated, including record and album of the year.
Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift are friends—they came as each other's dates to the Grammys—and duet partners with tonight's performance of "Fifteen," a track from...
E! Online - Biggest Yawn: Maybe the song just hasn't clicked yet, but U2's rousing "Get On Your Boots" didn't seem to fire up the crowd as much as you'd think it might.
Finally! Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift sit on stools together onstage and sing about, like, how totally young they both are.
So how'd you like the new BFF's intimate li'l...
Front Page: Walk down memory lane at awards show -- Two hours and 40 minutes before the telecast was to begin Al Green was in the shower when he got the call to come rehearse a performance for the show.
Bono and some giant psychedelic orange lyrics kicked off a show overshadowed by Lil Wayne's pile of nominations and Chris Brown news.
So what'd you think? What about the other...
E! Online - Grammy day was supposed to be a glittery affair for R&B's reigning It couple of Chris Brown and Rihanna. But things have gone horribly amiss.
Reuters - After putting Thai martial arts films on the world map with "Ong Bak," followed by the tamer "Tom Yum Goong," director Prachya Pinkaew gives a tasty twist to the genre with "Chocolate," a Thai action version of "Rain Man" featuring a teenage autistic heroine who's a Muay Thai prodigy. Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment Reviews | 9 Feb 2009 | 12:43 am
Jennifer Aniston got John Mayer warmed up for his Grammys performance at her 40th birthday party Saturday night at her Beverly Hills home.
Sources tell E! News exclusively that Aniston...
Yes, audiences were, in fact, just that into "He's Just Not That Into You." The star-studded romantic comedy won its opening weekend by a wide margin, grossing $27.5 million, according to Sunday's early estimates.
Reuters - A barely recognizable Jude Law plays a cross-dressing, corset-wearing model called Minx in a new film made up entirely of face-to-camera interviews.
Pop star Lily Allen, pictured in 2008, topped the British singles charts for a second week running on Sunday, while Bruce Springsteen took pole position in the album listings. Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesEnter | 8 Feb 2009 | 7:33 pm
Front Page: Pic wins best film, directing honors -- Brit director Danny Boyle’s “Slumdog Millionaire” was top dog at the British Academy Film Awards, taking a leading seven prizes including best film and director honors.
Actress Drew Barrymore arrives for the World premiere of "He's just not that into you" at the Grauman?s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, February 2, 2009. Moviegoers were pretty passionate about... Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesEnter | 8 Feb 2009 | 7:26 pm
Front Page: Move paves way for contract talks -- It’s happened again. SAG leaders, in the latest twist in the guild’s extraordinary drama, have set the stage for resuming contract talks with the majors by again firing topper Doug Allen and booting out the feature-primetime negotiating committee in favor of a task force.
AP - British director Sally Potter cast Jude Law as a cross-dressing supermodel and Judi Dench as a hard-biting fashion critic in her minimalist account of a disastrous week at a fashion house, "Rage," which made its debut Sunday at the Berlin film festival.
Front Page: 'Curious' pic stands solid in major markets -- “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” taking advantage of its 13 Oscar nominations, ruled the weekend’s international moviegoing with $31 million at 5,126 playdates in 47 markets.
Swedish director Lukas Moodysson poses during the photocall for his movie "Mammoth" presented in competition at the 59th Berlinale Film Festival in Berlin. New releases featuring Jude Law in drag, Judi... Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesEnter | 8 Feb 2009 | 5:34 pm
Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal poses with a toy mammoth during the photocall for the movie "Mammoth" by Swedish director Lukas Moodysson presented in competition at the 59th Berlinale Film Festival in... Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesEnter | 8 Feb 2009 | 5:34 pm
Front Page: Romantic comedy finds love with the ladies -- Hollywood’s B.O. stimulus package -- a cluster of precision-targeted pics -- won landslide approval as Warner Bros. release of New Line’s star-laden romantic comedy “He’s Just Not That Into You” topped the weekend with $27.5 million.
As expected, Blink 182 announced it is reuniting for a tour and new album during tonight's Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. The group has been on hiatus for more than four years.
An exuberant Whitney Houston kept the Beverly Hilton Ballroom audience on its feet during a major comeback performance at last night's (Feb. 7) pre-Grammy Gala saluting Clive Davis. Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson and Barry Manilow also performed.
Rihanna has abruptly canceled her planned performance tonight (Feb. 8) at the 51st annual Grammy Awards at Los Angeles' Staples Center, according to an announcement from the Recording Academy.
Brits won big in the pop categories during the 51st annual Grammy Awards pre-telecast tonight (Feb. 8), with Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" winning for best pop performance by a duo or group with vocals and Radiohead's "In Rainbows" snaring best alternative music album.
When the 51st Annual Grammy Awards paused to hand out actual awards, a lot of them went to Alison Krauss and Robert Plant.
The duo from opposite sides of the musical tracks continued to...
Celebrity look-alikes Zooey Deschanel and Katy Perry were both at the Grammys tonight and must have interrupted some sort of space-time continuum (as often happens when two improbably similar...
We know one of the couples to expect on Dancing With the Stars this season—although not a pair who will be dancing together.
Pop songstress Jewel and her rodeo cowboy hubby Ty...
Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift are friends—they came as each other's dates to the Grammys—and duet partners with tonight's performance of "Fifteen," a track from...
Finally! Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift sit on stools together onstage and sing about, like, how totally young they both are.
So how'd you like the new BFF's intimate li'l...
Bono and some giant psychedelic orange lyrics kicked off a show overshadowed by Lil Wayne's pile of nominations and Chris Brown news.
So what'd you think? What about the other...
Jennifer Aniston got John Mayer warmed up for his Grammys performance at her 40th birthday party Saturday night at her Beverly Hills home.
Sources tell E! News exclusively that Aniston...
