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Posted at 11:20 AM ET, 09/03/2012

Summer box office 2012: Not just for the boys

By Jen Chaney and Caitlin Moore

The summer film landscape was more gender-inclusive than an initial scan of the top blockbusters might suggest.

By Jen Chaney and Caitlin Moore | 11:20 AM ET, 09/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Box Office, Movies | Tags: Summer Movies

Posted at 07:28 AM ET, 07/31/2012

Rihanna, Drake lead MTV Video Music Award noms; Emma Stone to star in next Cameron Crowe film

By Jen Chaney

Also in the morning mix: Yes, more about the Kristen Stewart story that won’t go away.

By Jen Chaney | 07:28 AM ET, 07/31/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Celebrities, Music | Tags: Morning Mix, Rihanna, MTV Video Music Awards, Emma Stone, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson

Posted at 04:47 PM ET, 07/30/2012

Bret Michaels and Kristi Gibson call off engagement

By Jen Chaney

The engagement’s off? Man, give me something to believe in.

By Jen Chaney | 04:47 PM ET, 07/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Relationships | Tags: Bret Michaels

Posted at 03:50 PM ET, 07/30/2012

‘Hobbit’ trilogy confirmed by Peter Jackson, Internet rejoices

By Jen Chaney

Fans are more excited than Gollum at a “precious” convention.

By Jen Chaney | 03:50 PM ET, 07/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 11:08 AM ET, 07/30/2012

TomKat vs. Robsten: A comparative study

By Jen Chaney

Which celebrity relationship story is the more significant one of the summer? It’s a tough call.

By Jen Chaney | 11:08 AM ET, 07/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Relationships, TomKat | Tags: Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart

Posted at 07:47 AM ET, 07/30/2012

More Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart drama; ‘Dark Knight Rises’ composer releases charity song

By Jen Chaney

U-Haul truck spottings are involved.

By Jen Chaney | 07:47 AM ET, 07/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Relationships, Movies | Tags: Morning Mix, Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Dark Knight Rises

Posted at 03:38 PM ET, 07/27/2012

Daniel Craig, Brad Pitt, Paul McCartney and more famous faces of the London Olympics Opening Ceremonies

By Jen Chaney

A primer on which celebrities will likely be seen at the opening ceremonies.

By Jen Chaney | 03:38 PM ET, 07/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: London Olympics, Daniel Craig, Paul McCartney, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie

Posted at 01:53 PM ET, 07/27/2012

Robert Pattinson now accompanied by broken heart . . . literally

By Jen Chaney

The Kristen Stewart/Robert Pattinson crisis is so much more painful now that Madame Tussauds has acknowledged it.

By Jen Chaney | 01:53 PM ET, 07/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Relationships | Tags: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson

Posted at 12:52 PM ET, 07/27/2012

Vince Vaughn: A list of the 10 best things he’s ever done

By Jen Chaney

It goes without saying that “Swingers” is on here.

By Jen Chaney | 12:52 PM ET, 07/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Friday Lists, Movies | Tags: Vince Vaughn, Friday Lists

Posted at 08:55 AM ET, 07/27/2012

Robin Roberts to take medical leave from ‘GMA’; Channing Tatum’s wife joins ‘American Horror Story’

By Jen Chaney

And more headlines in the morning mix.

By Jen Chaney | 08:55 AM ET, 07/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Robin Roberts, American Hirror Story, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga

Posted at 08:06 AM ET, 07/27/2012

Fred Willard talks arrest on ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon’

By Jen Chaney

Allegations of lewd conduct have not robbed actor of his sense of humor.

By Jen Chaney | 08:06 AM ET, 07/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Fred Willard, Jimmy Fallon

Posted at 05:46 PM ET, 07/26/2012

London Olympic delights: An Absolutely Fabulous torch relay and royal sport

By Jen Chaney

Yes, these Olympic games will indeed be absolutely fabulous.

By Jen Chaney | 05:46 PM ET, 07/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:33 PM ET, 07/26/2012

‘Cloud Atlas’ trailer: Tom Hanks and Halle Berry go back to the future. Or something.

By Jen Chaney

It’s big, and filled with tons of stars, and kind of confusing.

By Jen Chaney | 04:33 PM ET, 07/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: Movie Trailers, Tom Hanks

Posted at 01:56 PM ET, 07/26/2012

Kristen Stewart and a dissection of the celebrity post-cheat apology

By Jen Chaney

The “Twilight” star issued her apologies. But how effective is it compared to others?

By Jen Chaney | 01:56 PM ET, 07/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Relationships | Tags: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Rupert Sanders, Hugh Grant, Jude Law, Tiger Woods, Davied Letterman, Jesse James

Posted at 11:12 AM ET, 07/26/2012

The London Olympics: Let the TV watching and celebrity building begin

By Jen Chaney

Many of this summer’s Olympic hopefuls are not celebrities. But in the next two weeks, they may become famous.

By Jen Chaney | 11:12 AM ET, 07/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: London Olympics

Posted at 08:50 AM ET, 07/26/2012

Robert Pattinson reportedly ‘heartbroken’ over Kristen Stewart; Katherine Jackson back in L.A., minus guardianship

By Jen Chaney

Also in the morning mix: charges for a Justin Bieber paparazzo.

By Jen Chaney | 08:50 AM ET, 07/26/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Relationships | Tags: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Katherine Jackson, Justin Bieber

Posted at 04:47 PM ET, 07/25/2012

Would you watch Emily Maynard’s wedding?

By Cara Kelly

‘The Bachelorette’ finale drew fewer viewers than previous seasons. So would a wedding be worth it for ABC?

By Cara Kelly | 04:47 PM ET, 07/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: TV

Posted at 02:53 PM ET, 07/25/2012

Director Rupert Sanders also is sorry about this whole Kristen Stewart situation

By Jen Chaney

The director has issued a statement apologizing for his indiscretion with his “Snow White and the Huntsman” star.

By Jen Chaney | 02:53 PM ET, 07/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Relationships | Tags: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Rupert Sanders

Posted at 01:38 PM ET, 07/25/2012

Kristen Stewart cheats on Robert Pattinson: The Internet reacts

By Jen Chaney

There is trouble in the land of Twilight. And the Twitterverse, naturally, is, uh, a’twitter.

By Jen Chaney | 01:38 PM ET, 07/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson

Posted at 11:32 AM ET, 07/25/2012

‘Life of Pi’ trailer: Ang Lee and tigers and zebras

By Jen Chaney

It is every bit as sweeping and beautiful as you might imagine.

By Jen Chaney | 11:32 AM ET, 07/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 08:58 AM ET, 07/25/2012

Trouble for Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson?; Remembering Sherman Hemsley

By Jen Chaney

Also in the morning mix: Sherman Hemsley and Chad Everett, ‘70s TV stars, pass away.

By Jen Chaney | 08:58 AM ET, 07/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Celebrities, Obits | Tags: Morning Mix, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Sherman Hemsley

Posted at 07:45 AM ET, 07/25/2012

Christian Bale visits Aurora, reminds us why he’s Batman

By Jen Chaney

The man who plays Batman paid his respects to victims with little fanfare.

By Jen Chaney | 07:45 AM ET, 07/25/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Christian Bale, Dark Knight Rises

Posted at 03:58 PM ET, 07/24/2012

William Balfour, convicted in Jennifer Hudson family murders, gets life in prison

By Jen Chaney

The man found guilty of killing Jennifer Hudson’s mom, brother and nephew has received three back-to-back life sentences.

By Jen Chaney | 03:58 PM ET, 07/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Jennifer Hudson

Posted at 02:05 PM ET, 07/24/2012

Mariah Carey on ‘American Idol’: A by-the-numbers projection of what she’ll do as a judge

By Jen Chaney

Get ready for a whole new level of divadom.

By Jen Chaney | 02:05 PM ET, 07/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Mariah Carey, TV

Posted at 01:33 PM ET, 07/24/2012

Kate Gosselin may get the dating show she’s always wanted

By Jen Chaney

All that hinting about a new reality show could pay off if a network picks it up.

By Jen Chaney | 01:33 PM ET, 07/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Kate Gosselin

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 07/24/2012

Is Robert Downey Jr. the most valuable star in Hollywood?

By Jen Chaney

He is according to a new, relatively scientific Vulture survey.

By Jen Chaney | 11:00 AM ET, 07/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: Robert Downey Jr., Celebrity Lists

Posted at 08:53 AM ET, 07/24/2012

Rebekah Brooks, others charged in celeb phone hacking; Joseph Gordon-Levitt expresses sympathy for shooting victims

By Jen Chaney

Also: More “Dark Knight Rises” news.

By Jen Chaney | 08:53 AM ET, 07/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Celebrities, Crime Watch, Movies | Tags: Morning Mix, Dark Knight Rises, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Posted at 04:07 PM ET, 07/23/2012

On-set with ‘Parks and Recreation’: Challenges ahead for Ben and Leslie?

By Jen Chaney

Possible Ben and Leslie troubles, Chris Pratt talks parenthood and more.

By Jen Chaney | 04:07 PM ET, 07/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Parks and Recreation, Amy Poehler, Chris Pratt, Adam Scott, Aubrey Plaza

Posted at 02:00 PM ET, 07/23/2012

‘The Dark Knight Rises’: Reader reaction

By Jen Chaney

Some initial thoughts on the Batman movie and an invitation to share more.

By Jen Chaney | 02:00 PM ET, 07/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: Dark Knight Rises

Posted at 09:52 AM ET, 07/23/2012

The Teen Choice Awards: A summary

By Jen Chaney

Stuff happened at the Teen Choice Awards. So read this maybe.

By Jen Chaney | 09:52 AM ET, 07/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Teen Choice Awards

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 07/23/2012

‘Twilight,’ Taylor Swift among Teen Choice Award winners; the confusing case of ‘missing’ Katherine Jackson

By Jen Chaney

The Katherine Jackson matter appears to be cleared up, for now.

By Jen Chaney | 08:30 AM ET, 07/23/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Michael Jackson | Tags: Teen Choice Awards, Katherine Jackson, Dark Knight Rises, Usher, Fred Willard

Posted at 03:57 PM ET, 07/22/2012

Anne Hathaway releases statement expressing sorrow over ‘Dark Knight Rises’ shootings

By Jen Chaney

The actress who plays Selina Kyle in “Dark Knight Rises” says her heart breaks for victims of Aurora shooting.

By Jen Chaney | 03:57 PM ET, 07/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Dark Knight Rises, Anne Hathaway

Posted at 05:34 PM ET, 07/20/2012

Watch a young Aaron Paul of ‘Breaking Bad’ go nuts on ‘The Price is Right’

By Jen Chaney

Man, was he excited to be on a game show.

By Jen Chaney | 05:34 PM ET, 07/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Breaking Bad

Posted at 06:01 AM ET, 07/20/2012

‘Dark Knight Rises’ shooting leaves at least a dozen dead; Fred Willard’s lawyer wants to clear actor’s name

By Jen Chaney

These and other headlines, in today’s morning mix.

By Jen Chaney | 06:01 AM ET, 07/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Morning Mix, Dark Knight Rises, Fred Willard, Katie Holmes

Posted at 10:28 PM ET, 07/19/2012

‘The Master’ trailer is, well, masterful

By Jen Chaney

The full preview has arrived, just in case you weren’t already convinced you should see this Joaquin Phoenix movie.

By Jen Chaney | 10:28 PM ET, 07/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: The Master; Movie Trailers

Posted at 05:01 PM ET, 07/19/2012

John McCain, Barbara Boxer and Olympia Snowe to guest star on ‘Parks and Recreation’

By Jen Chaney

Leslie Knope is going to attempt to hobnob in Washington. We assume this won’t go smoothly.

By Jen Chaney | 05:01 PM ET, 07/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Parks and Recreation

Posted at 03:12 PM ET, 07/19/2012

The 10 most egregious Emmy nomination snubs

By Jen Chaney

A list of the biggest oversights.

By Jen Chaney | 03:12 PM ET, 07/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Emmy Awards, Parks and Recreation, Walking Dead, Mad Men

Posted at 12:50 PM ET, 07/19/2012

Fred Willard arrested on charge of ‘suspicion of committing a lewd act’

By Jen Chaney

Police say he was doing something crude in an adult movie theater.

By Jen Chaney | 12:50 PM ET, 07/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Crime Watch | Tags: Fred Willard

Posted at 11:54 AM ET, 07/19/2012

Kathryn Joosten of ‘Desperate Housewives’ earns posthumous Emmy Award nomination

By Maura Judkis

Joosten, who died in June, could win her third Emmy.

By Maura Judkis | 11:54 AM ET, 07/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Emmy Awards

Posted at 11:15 AM ET, 07/19/2012

‘Downton Abbey’: Emmy nods for Anna, Mr. Bates, Lady Mary and more

By Jen Chaney

The show did well with nominations. Very well.

By Jen Chaney | 11:15 AM ET, 07/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Emmy Awards, Downton Abbey

Posted at 09:48 AM ET, 07/19/2012

Miniseries Emmy bid for ‘American Horror Story’ pays off

By Jen Chaney

The weirdest show on television tied “Mad Men” for most Emmy Award nods by competing in an unusual category.

By Jen Chaney | 09:48 AM ET, 07/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: American Horror Story, Emmy Awards

Posted at 09:02 AM ET, 07/19/2012

Michael Jackson siblings preparing for estate battle; Russell Brand talks Katy Perry

By Jen Chaney

Also: A new ‘do for Beyonce.

By Jen Chaney | 09:02 AM ET, 07/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Celebrities

Posted at 04:53 PM ET, 07/18/2012

Sofia Vergara and Kim Kardashian are the highest paid actresses on TV

By Jen Chaney

According to Forbes, that is.

By Jen Chaney | 04:53 PM ET, 07/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Celebrities | Tags: TV

Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 07/18/2012

In praise of Anne Hathaway’s Catwoman in ‘The Dark Knight Rises’

By Jen Chaney

She is often an object of Internet scorn. She deserves better.

By Jen Chaney | 02:15 PM ET, 07/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: Anne Hathaway, Dark Knight Rises

Posted at 08:18 AM ET, 07/18/2012

Halle Berry reportedly hospitalized; Tom Cruise visits with Suri Cruise

By Jen Chaney

Also: Joseph Gordon-Levitt feels his brother’s death was misrepresented in a GQ profie.

By Jen Chaney | 08:18 AM ET, 07/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: TomKat | Tags: Halle Berry, Tom Cruise, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, The Dark Knight Rises

Posted at 04:20 PM ET, 07/17/2012

‘Finding Nemo’ is getting a sequel

By Jen Chaney

And Andrew Stanton is directing.

By Jen Chaney | 04:20 PM ET, 07/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 03:02 PM ET, 07/17/2012

‘The Dark Knight Rises’: An instant reaction

By Jen Chaney

I have seen all 165 minutes of Christopher Nolan’s Batman movie. And for the most part, it is spectacular.

By Jen Chaney | 03:02 PM ET, 07/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: The Dark Knight Rises

Posted at 12:41 PM ET, 07/17/2012

Johnny Depp to star in next Wes Anderson film

By Maura Judkis

The film will be called “The Grand Budapest Hotel.”

By Maura Judkis | 12:41 PM ET, 07/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:59 AM ET, 07/17/2012

Louis C.K.: ‘I’ve been called a rape apologist because I said hi to a guy’

By Jen Chaney

Apparently he tweeted his support of the comedian without knowing about the whole rape-joke controversy.

By Jen Chaney | 08:59 AM ET, 07/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Louis C.K.

Posted at 03:57 PM ET, 07/16/2012

Jane Fonda is apparently a huge Katy Perry fan

By Jen Chaney

She blogged about how much she loves “Part of Me.”

By Jen Chaney | 03:57 PM ET, 07/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 03:13 PM ET, 07/16/2012

Why follow Kim Kardashian on Twitter when you can follow Kim Kierkegaardashian?

By Jen Chaney

She’s both philosophical and self-promotional!

By Jen Chaney | 03:13 PM ET, 07/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Kim Kardashian | Tags: Kim Kardashian, Internet Brilliance

Posted at 02:21 PM ET, 07/16/2012

Uma Thurman gives birth to baby girl

By Maura Judkis

A name for the new daughter of the “Kill Bill” actress has not been announced.

By Maura Judkis | 02:21 PM ET, 07/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Baby Boom | Tags: Uma Thurman

Posted at 09:56 AM ET, 07/16/2012

Let’s watch Robert Downey Jr. strut his way into Comic-Con (Video)

By Jen Chaney

Has he officially become Tony Stark?

By Jen Chaney | 09:56 AM ET, 07/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: Comic-Con, Robert Downey Jr.

Posted at 08:49 AM ET, 07/16/2012

Madonna faces swastika-related suit; first reviews of ‘Dark Knight Rises’ arrive

By Jen Chaney

Also: An autopsy has not determined the cause of Sage Stallone’s sad death.

By Jen Chaney | 08:49 AM ET, 07/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Celebrities, Movies | Tags: Morning Mix, Madonna, Dark Knight Rises, Katie Holmes

Posted at 10:48 PM ET, 07/15/2012

‘Breaking Bad’: No rest for wicked Walter

By Hank Stuever

Welcome back, “Breaking Bad,” the show that makes us suffer repeat anxiety attacks.

By Hank Stuever | 10:48 PM ET, 07/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Breaking Bad

Posted at 08:16 PM ET, 07/13/2012

See what ‘Walking Dead’ season three will look like in new preview

By Jen Chaney

Let’s reconnect with Rick Grimes and good ‘ol Carl, shall we?

By Jen Chaney | 08:16 PM ET, 07/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Walking Dead

Posted at 04:51 PM ET, 07/13/2012

Comic-Con 2012: ‘Community’ news, ‘Firefly’ passion and more quality tweets

By Jen Chaney

Reading tweets: It’s the next best thing to being in San Diego.

By Jen Chaney | 04:51 PM ET, 07/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Comic-Con

Posted at 01:25 PM ET, 07/13/2012

Harrison Ford turns 70 today, and everyone feels old because of it

By Jen Chaney

Han Solo celebrates a milestone birthday, and reminds everyone else that they are also mortal.

By Jen Chaney | 01:25 PM ET, 07/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Celebrities, Movies | Tags: Harrison Ford

Posted at 11:43 AM ET, 07/13/2012

Friday list: TomKat? Daniel Tosh? What was the most compelling celeb controversy of the week?

By Jen Chaney

It was a volatile week, so making a call is going to be tough.

By Jen Chaney | 11:43 AM ET, 07/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Friday Lists | Tags: Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Robert Blake, Justin Bieber, Nicolas Cage

Posted at 09:11 AM ET, 07/13/2012

Woman sues Justin Bieber because of concert loudness; David Letterman may have spoiled ‘Dark Knight Rises’

By Jen Chaney

Also: There may be no judges left on “American Idol.”

By Jen Chaney | 09:11 AM ET, 07/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Justin Bieber | Tags: Morning Mix, Justin Bieber, Dark Knight Rises

Posted at 08:01 AM ET, 07/13/2012

Watch James Franco become the wonderful wizard in ‘Oz, the Great and Powerful’

By Jen Chaney

The trailer for Sam Raimi’s film has been unveiled.

By Jen Chaney | 08:01 AM ET, 07/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: Movie Trailers, Comic-Con, James Franco

Posted at 05:47 PM ET, 07/12/2012

Robert Blake and Piers Morgan star in 2012’s most combative TV interview (so far)

By Jen Chaney

Baretta is really, really not happy with Piers Morgan.

By Jen Chaney | 05:47 PM ET, 07/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Robert Blake

Posted at 01:42 PM ET, 07/12/2012

The ‘Dark Knight Rises’ trailer is much funnier with only Pee-Wee Herman’s voice

By Jen Chaney

Herman replaced everyone’s voices with his own. And yes, he meant to do that.

By Jen Chaney | 01:42 PM ET, 07/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: Dark Knight Rises, Movie Trailers, Summer Movies

Posted at 12:17 PM ET, 07/12/2012

ESPYs 2012: When celebs and athletes collide (Photos)

By Jen Chaney

It’s an ESPY tradition.

By Jen Chaney | 12:17 PM ET, 07/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Celebrities | Tags: Awards Shows

Posted at 10:55 AM ET, 07/12/2012

Bryan Cranston shows off an autographed photo of a cyst

By Jen Chaney

Look, when you want Walter White’s signature, sometimes it has to go on a photo of a tumor.

By Jen Chaney | 10:55 AM ET, 07/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Bryan Cranston

Posted at 08:03 AM ET, 07/12/2012

Tom Cruise attorney threatens National Enquirer lawsuit; Kristen Chenoweth injured on set

By Jen Chaney

Also: Should Ed Helms become a Griswold?

By Jen Chaney | 08:03 AM ET, 07/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Celebrities, TomKat | Tags: Morning Mix, Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes

Posted at 04:25 PM ET, 07/11/2012

Miley Cyrus is now tattooing presidential quotes on herself

By Jen Chaney

Some Internet sleuthing has revealed that her newest tat is a quote from Teddy Roosevelt.

By Jen Chaney | 04:25 PM ET, 07/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Miley Cyrus

Posted at 02:24 PM ET, 07/11/2012

The Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise divorce: Accepting the silence ... sort of

By Jen Chaney

An essay on the aftermath, featuring references to Lifetime movies and Stringer Bell.

By Jen Chaney | 02:24 PM ET, 07/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Splits, TomKat | Tags: Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes

Posted at 11:46 AM ET, 07/11/2012

Watch Lily from ‘Modern Family’ belt out Adele from her car seat

By Jen Chaney

Never mind, she’ll find someone like you, even though she’s only 5.

By Jen Chaney | 11:46 AM ET, 07/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music | Tags: Internet Brilliance

Posted at 10:16 AM ET, 07/11/2012

Final ‘Dark Knight Rises’ trailer brings story full circle, with tweet-help from Patton Oswalt

By Jen Chaney

The movie comes out next week. So this is our last chance to imagine how it will be via a fresh two-minute clip.

By Jen Chaney | 10:16 AM ET, 07/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: Dark Knight Rises, Movie Trailers, Patton Oswalt

Posted at 08:30 AM ET, 07/11/2012

Chris Brown may be back in court next month; a Sofia Vergara engagement?

By Jen Chaney

Also: More Katie Holmes tidbits.

By Jen Chaney | 08:30 AM ET, 07/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Celebrities | Tags: Morning Mix, Chris Brown, Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise, Arrested Development

Posted at 10:06 PM ET, 07/10/2012

Why Peter O’Toole really should not retire from acting

By Jen Chaney

The 79-year-old actor announced today that he is retiring from acting. We wish he would change his mind, for several reasons.

By Jen Chaney | 10:06 PM ET, 07/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: Peter O'Toole

Posted at 04:15 PM ET, 07/10/2012

‘Twilight’ fan dies after being struck by a car at Comic-Con

By Jen Chaney

A woman attempting to keep her place in line for a “Twilight: Breaking Dawn” panel was hit by a car.

By Jen Chaney | 04:15 PM ET, 07/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Comic-Con, Twilight

Posted at 03:36 PM ET, 07/10/2012

Is ‘Parks and Recreation’ coming to Washington?

By Jen Chaney

The short answer is: Maybe.

By Jen Chaney | 03:36 PM ET, 07/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Parks and Recreation

Posted at 01:49 PM ET, 07/10/2012

Vanessa Hojda, Nicolas Cage photo e-mailer, speaks

By Jen Chaney

“It’s been a weird day,” says the inadvertent Internet star of the moment.

By Jen Chaney | 01:49 PM ET, 07/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:24 AM ET, 07/10/2012

Kristen Wiig broke a tooth at her final ‘SNL’ after-party and other revelations from Marie Claire

By Jen Chaney

According to a new Marie Claire interview, she also wanted to be Justine Bateman when she was a child.

By Jen Chaney | 11:24 AM ET, 07/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Kristen Wiig

Posted at 08:13 AM ET, 07/10/2012

Katie Holmes will have primary custody of Suri Cruise; Sara Ramirez weds

By Jen Chaney

CELEBRITOLOGY | Also in the morning mix: Sara Ramirez, who plays Callie on “Grey’s Anatomy,” ties the knot and stars gathered to remember writer Nora Ephron.

By Jen Chaney | 08:13 AM ET, 07/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: TomKat | Tags: Morning Mix, Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Nora Ephron

Posted at 09:54 PM ET, 07/09/2012

This Nicolas Cage jpeg error is the greatest thing you will see all week

By Jen Chaney

Note to job-seekers: when attaching your resume and cover letter to an e-mail, make sure not to attach a photo of a crazed Nic Cage.

By Jen Chaney | 09:54 PM ET, 07/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Nicolas Cage

Posted at 04:28 PM ET, 07/09/2012

Carly Rae Jepsen will appear on ‘90210’

By Jen Chaney

So watch it, maybe?

By Jen Chaney | 04:28 PM ET, 07/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music | Tags: Carly Rae Jepsen, TV

Posted at 02:24 PM ET, 07/09/2012

Philip Seymour Hoffman has been cast in ‘Catching Fire,’ the second ‘Hunger Games’ movie

By Jen Chaney

This means that even if the movie is somehow terrible, it can’t be entirely terrible.

By Jen Chaney | 02:24 PM ET, 07/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Hunger Games

Posted at 01:36 PM ET, 07/09/2012

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have signed divorce papers

By Jen Chaney

Well, that was fast.

By Jen Chaney | 01:36 PM ET, 07/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: TomKat, Splits | Tags: Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes

Posted at 12:18 PM ET, 07/09/2012

Ernest Borgnine: Remembering eight of his smaller roles

By Jen Chaney

Sure, he won an Academy Award for “Marty.” But let’s not forget that he also appeared on “Magnum, P.I.”

By Jen Chaney | 12:18 PM ET, 07/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Obits | Tags: Ernest Borgnine

Posted at 08:21 AM ET, 07/09/2012

Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick welcome baby Penelope

By Jen Chaney

Sister Kim confirms that Kourtney gave birth to a daughter on Sunday.

By Jen Chaney | 08:21 AM ET, 07/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Baby Boom | Tags: Kourtney Kardashian

Posted at 07:50 AM ET, 07/09/2012

Katie Holmes prepares for next movie; Ernest Borgnine dies

By Jen Chaney

Also: Sienna Miller welcomes a child.

By Jen Chaney | 07:50 AM ET, 07/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: TomKat, Obits | Tags: Morning Mix, Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise

Posted at 03:45 PM ET, 07/08/2012

The many Wimbledon expressions of Victoria Beckham

By Jen Chaney

Posh Spice brings her poker face to the Federer/Murray match.

By Jen Chaney | 03:45 PM ET, 07/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Royals | Tags: Victoria Beckham, David Beckham, Kate Middleton, Pippa Middleton

Posted at 03:31 PM ET, 07/06/2012

Friday list: 10 hot and sweaty movies for hot and sweaty days

By Jen Chaney

Movies in which the characters perspire as much as you do on a 100-degree day.

By Jen Chaney | 03:31 PM ET, 07/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies, Friday Lists | Tags: Summer Movies

Posted at 12:54 PM ET, 07/06/2012

The Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez break-up drama: A summary

By Jen Chaney

Please shift your focus from TomKat to this important matter.

By Jen Chaney | 12:54 PM ET, 07/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Justin Bieber, Relationships | Tags: Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez

Posted at 10:56 AM ET, 07/06/2012

Jackson Rathbone, aka Jasper Hale, is now a dad

By Jen Chaney

He and his girlfriend have welcomed a son, who has been named after his father.

By Jen Chaney | 10:56 AM ET, 07/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Baby Boom | Tags: Twilight, Jackson Rathbone

Posted at 09:42 AM ET, 07/06/2012

LAT reports Scientology is ‘key’ in Holmes/Cruise split; Brad Pitt’s mom really did write Romney letter

By Jen Chaney

Also: A former assistant to U2’s Adam Clayton gets seven years in jail for embezzlement.

By Jen Chaney | 09:42 AM ET, 07/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: TomKat | Tags: Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt

Posted at 04:30 PM ET, 07/05/2012

Should Seth Meyers team up with Kelly Ripa on ‘Live’?

By Jen Chaney

He’s reportedly one of three in running to replace Regis Philbin. But would that be a good move?

By Jen Chaney | 04:30 PM ET, 07/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Seth Meyers, Kelly Ripa

Posted at 01:04 PM ET, 07/05/2012

John Travolta and his ‘Savages’ approach

By Jen Chaney

In the wake of recent lawsuits, Travolta has taken a careful approach to promoting his new movie, “Savages.”

By Jen Chaney | 01:04 PM ET, 07/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: John Travolta

Posted at 10:14 AM ET, 07/05/2012

Katie Holmes talks Tom Cruise (kind of ) and more TomKat headlines

By Jen Chaney

It’s a very TomKat-heavy morning mix.

By Jen Chaney | 10:14 AM ET, 07/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: TomKat | Tags: Morning Mix, Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes

Posted at 09:08 AM ET, 07/05/2012

Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy are expecting, as are Matthew and Camila McConaughey

By Jen Chaney

It’s the third child for McConaughey and his wife, Camila, and the first for Danes and husband Hugh Dancy.

By Jen Chaney | 09:08 AM ET, 07/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Baby Boom | Tags: Matthew McConaughey, Claire Danes

Posted at 04:42 PM ET, 07/03/2012

‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ vs. ‘Spider-Man’

By Jen Chaney

How does Marc Webb’s origin story measure up against Sam Raimi’s? We’re so glad you asked.

By Jen Chaney | 04:42 PM ET, 07/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: Amazing Spider-Man, Summer Movies, Andrew Garfield, Tobey Maguire, Emma Stone, Kristen Dunst

Posted at 03:07 PM ET, 07/03/2012

Tom Cruise in ‘Jack Reacher’ clip: The guy still has movies to promote, you know

By Jen Chaney

Cruise celebrates his 50th birthday by reminding us that he can still speed around in cars and beat up people.

By Jen Chaney | 03:07 PM ET, 07/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies

Posted at 01:14 PM ET, 07/03/2012

Ron Howard and many others mourn the loss of Andy Griffith

By Jen Chaney

Howard pays tribute to his former co-star on Twitter, as his widow and others express sadness over his loss.

By Jen Chaney | 01:14 PM ET, 07/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Obits

Posted at 10:57 AM ET, 07/03/2012

Andy Griffith has died at the age of 86

By Jen Chaney

The man who played Sheriff Andy Taylor has passed away.

By Jen Chaney | 10:57 AM ET, 07/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Obits | Tags: Andy Griffith

Posted at 10:14 AM ET, 07/03/2012

More Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes headlines; Mel Gibson hit with restraining order

By Jen Chaney

Also: everyone is coming back for more “Glee.”

By Jen Chaney | 10:14 AM ET, 07/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: TomKat, Celebrities, Justin Bieber | Tags: Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Mel Gibson, Glee

Posted at 03:15 PM ET, 07/02/2012

Which 2012 celebrity relationship story has been most surprising?

By Jen Chaney

Which of these break-up or engagement news items surprised you most?

By Jen Chaney | 03:15 PM ET, 07/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: TomKat, Relationships | Tags: Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Katy Perry, Russell Brand, Miley Cyrus

Posted at 02:34 PM ET, 07/02/2012

‘Ted,’ ‘Magic Mike’ and the box office gender divide

By Jen Chaney

Mostly boys went to see “Ted,” while more ladies opted for Channing Tatum.

By Jen Chaney | 02:34 PM ET, 07/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Box Office, Movies | Tags: Summer Movies

Posted at 11:42 AM ET, 07/02/2012

Anderson Cooper publicly acknowledges for first time that he is gay

By Jen Chaney

The newsman publicly acknowledges for the first time that he is gay, and that he “couldn’t be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud.”

By Jen Chaney | 11:42 AM ET, 07/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Anderson Cooper

Posted at 11:12 AM ET, 07/02/2012

Rest easy, America. Justin Bieber has a high school diploma.

By Jen Chaney

We already knew he completed his high school course work. But now he has the document to prove it.

By Jen Chaney | 11:12 AM ET, 07/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Justin Bieber | Tags: Justin Bieber

Posted at 10:50 AM ET, 07/02/2012

Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Thomas wed; Jay-Z pulls a Taylor Swift on Kanye West at BET Awards

By Jen Chaney

Also: Josh Lucas and his wife have a son.

By Jen Chaney | 10:50 AM ET, 07/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Relationships, Celebrities | Tags: Alec Baldwin, BET Awards, Kanye West, Jay-Z

Posted at 09:33 AM ET, 07/02/2012

The Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes divorce: The latest

By Jen Chaney

The latest headlines on the celebrity divorce that has crushed our TomKat cocktails and dreams.

By Jen Chaney | 09:33 AM ET, 07/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Relationships, TomKat | Tags: Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes

Celebritology 2.0: September, 2012