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Posted at 01:27 PM ET, 11/29/2012

Lindsay Lohan charged in connection with June car accident; Hugh Jackman as Wolverine again?

By Jen Chaney

Also: Guy Ritchie and his fiancee have a new daughter.

By Jen Chaney | 01:27 PM ET, 11/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Crime Watch | Tags: Lindsay Lohan

Posted at 10:42 AM ET, 11/29/2012

Exclusive ‘Parenthood’ preview, featuring Dax Shepard and, yes, Glen Hansard of ‘Once’

By Jen Chaney

Watch a scene from next week’s episode.

By Jen Chaney | 10:42 AM ET, 11/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Parenthood

Posted at 10:09 AM ET, 11/29/2012

Lindsay Lohan arrested again

By Jen Chaney

She allegedly punched a woman at a Manhattan night club.

By Jen Chaney | 10:09 AM ET, 11/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Crime Watch | Tags: Lindsay Lohan

Posted at 09:35 AM ET, 11/29/2012

‘American Horror Story’: 10 questions about ‘Dark Cousin’

By Jen Chaney

Can someone cut Sarah Paulson a break? Anyone at all?

By Jen Chaney | 09:35 AM ET, 11/29/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: American Horror Story

Posted at 05:31 PM ET, 11/28/2012

On the Beyonce HBO movie and the tricky business of celebrity brand control

By Jen Chaney

Is the singer a narcissist of the highest order or savvy brand manager? Both?

By Jen Chaney | 05:31 PM ET, 11/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Beyonce

Posted at 10:06 AM ET, 11/28/2012

Jessica Simpson reportedly pregnant again; Angus T. Jones apologizes

By Jen Chaney

Also: Brad Pitt is not aware of how much his Chanel commercial was mocked.

By Jen Chaney | 10:06 AM ET, 11/28/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Baby Boom | Tags: Morning Mix

Posted at 02:06 PM ET, 11/27/2012

Watch Scarlett Johansson do the weather on ‘Today’ while poor Al Roker can’t speak

By Jen Chaney

She and other celebrities filled in for Roker on the “Today” show because he has laryngitis.

By Jen Chaney | 02:06 PM ET, 11/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Scarlett Johansson

Posted at 12:02 PM ET, 11/27/2012

Dolly Parton is not gay, in case you were wondering

By Jen Chaney

The dolled-up country superstar reaffirmed in a “Nightline” interview that she is not a lesbian.

By Jen Chaney | 12:02 PM ET, 11/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Dolly Parton

Posted at 09:03 AM ET, 11/27/2012

Halle Berry’s ex gets restraining order after Thanksgiving brawl; Anna Nicole Smith’s daughter now modeling for Guess

By Jen Chaney

Also: Angus T. Jones thinks “Two and a Half Men” is “filth” but still has to go to work today.

By Jen Chaney | 09:03 AM ET, 11/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Morning Mix

Posted at 08:50 AM ET, 11/22/2012

‘American Horror Story’: Five questions about ‘The Origins of Monstrosity’

By Jen Chaney

In which Zach Quinto takes mommy issues to a new level.

By Jen Chaney | 08:50 AM ET, 11/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: American Horror Story

Posted at 08:31 AM ET, 11/20/2012

Custody hearing for ‘Modern Family’ star to be held today; Peter Jackson denies mistreatment of animals on ‘The Hobbit’

By Jen Chaney

Also: Deuce Bigelow — or, if you prefer, the “Making copies” guy — has a new daughter.

By Jen Chaney | 08:31 AM ET, 11/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Morning Mix

Posted at 03:17 PM ET, 11/19/2012

Watch the music video that finally teams up R.E.M., James Franco and Lindsay Lohan

By Jen Chaney

Never thought these three would work on a project together, but okay.

By Jen Chaney | 03:17 PM ET, 11/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music | Tags: Lindsay Lohan, James Franco

Posted at 10:32 AM ET, 11/19/2012

Taylor Swift dating One Direction member?; ‘Breaking Dawn Part 2’ opens big but not as big as final ‘Potter’

By Jen Chaney

Also: Rihanna’s seven-day concert tour is getting a little weird.

By Jen Chaney | 10:32 AM ET, 11/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Box Office, Relationships | Tags: Morning Mix; Taylor Swift; Twilight

Posted at 09:19 AM ET, 11/19/2012

‘Walking Dead’: The Governor gets sexy, and Rick makes an important phone connection

By Jen Chaney

Remember: If you want to send a clear message, spell it out in zombie body parts.

By Jen Chaney | 09:19 AM ET, 11/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Walking Dead

Posted at 08:48 AM ET, 11/19/2012

Justin Bieber, Psy and M.C. Hammer herald the unfortunate return of harem pants at the American Music Awards

By Jen Chaney

Stop the hanging-low crotch trend now, before it’s too late.

By Jen Chaney | 08:48 AM ET, 11/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Justin Bieber, Music | Tags: American Music Awards

Posted at 04:19 PM ET, 11/16/2012

‘Glee’ does ‘Grease’: 8 things in the episode that made no sense whatsoever

By Jen Chaney

In which Marley thinks she’s getting fat but can still wear hot pants.

By Jen Chaney | 04:19 PM ET, 11/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Glee

Posted at 01:53 PM ET, 11/16/2012

‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2’: A gchat analysis

By Jen Chaney, Monica Hesse and Melissa Bell

There are lots of references to vampire love and Lee Pace, but beware of the spoilers.

By Jen Chaney, Monica Hesse and Melissa Bell | 01:53 PM ET, 11/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: Twilight

Posted at 12:23 PM ET, 11/16/2012

Lindsay Lohan does ‘GMA’ interview and finds out she (allegedly) has a half-sister

By Jen Chaney

She was remarkably calm given that she just found out she has an additional sort-of sibling.

By Jen Chaney | 12:23 PM ET, 11/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Lindsay Lohan

Posted at 08:37 AM ET, 11/16/2012

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez reconciled?; Drug charges against Jon Bon Jovi’s daughter dropped

By Jen Chaney

The Bieber/Gomez breakup drama continues to be milked for all it’s worth.

By Jen Chaney | 08:37 AM ET, 11/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Relationships | Tags: Morning Mix

Posted at 04:19 PM ET, 11/15/2012

The five most baffling People’s Choice Award categories

By Jen Chaney

What is going on in the cable drama category?

By Jen Chaney | 04:19 PM ET, 11/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: People's Choice Awards

Posted at 01:59 PM ET, 11/15/2012

In honor of ‘Breaking Dawn - Part 2,’ a remembrance of the time before ‘Twilight’

By Jen Chaney

Once upon a time, Robsten was not a word.

By Jen Chaney | 01:59 PM ET, 11/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Twilight

Posted at 09:40 AM ET, 11/15/2012

Jon Bon Jovi’s daughter faces drug charges; judge rules that Hulk Hogan sex tape can remain online

By Jen Chaney

Also: Abe Lincoln will be back in The White House Thursday night...sort of.

By Jen Chaney | 09:40 AM ET, 11/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Morning Mix

Posted at 07:47 AM ET, 11/15/2012

‘American Horror Story: Asylum’: 10 questions and Bloody Face unmasked

By Jen Chaney

Well, that was a psychologically disturbing hour of television.

By Jen Chaney | 07:47 AM ET, 11/15/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: American Horror Story

Posted at 02:29 PM ET, 11/14/2012

Bradley Cooper: On ‘Silver Linings Playbook,’ football and reading falsehoods about his love life

By Jen Chaney

“And then it was just like, Rashida Jones, what?”

By Jen Chaney | 02:29 PM ET, 11/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: Bradley Cooper

Posted at 08:10 AM ET, 11/14/2012

Channing Tatum, as expected, is People’s Sexiest Man Alive 2012

By Jen Chaney

The magazine’s Sexiest Man selection team clearly could not resist Magic Mike.

By Jen Chaney | 08:10 AM ET, 11/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Sexiest Man Alive; Channing Tatum

Posted at 07:37 AM ET, 11/14/2012

Madonna shows off ‘Gangnam Style’ skills; Justin Bieber allegedly tries to win back Selena Gomez

By Jen Chaney

Also: PETA objects to wolves attending “Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2” party.

By Jen Chaney | 07:37 AM ET, 11/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Justin Bieber, Music | Tags: Morning Mix; Madonna; Justin Bieber; Selena Gomez

Posted at 01:08 PM ET, 11/13/2012

Finally, One Direction gets a movie

By Jen Chaney

The boy band is coming in 3D to a multiplex near you, on Labor Day weekend 2013.

By Jen Chaney | 01:08 PM ET, 11/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: One Direction

Posted at 10:33 AM ET, 11/13/2012

David Petraeus is in ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops II’?; ‘The Host’ trailer debuts

By Jen Chaney

Also: Selena Gomez accepts award, proving she can still function post-Bieber split.

By Jen Chaney | 10:33 AM ET, 11/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Morning Mix

Posted at 08:18 AM ET, 11/13/2012

The ‘Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2’ premiere: A photo album

By Jen Chaney

This is what it looks like when Cullens walk a red carpet.

By Jen Chaney | 08:18 AM ET, 11/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Twilight; Robert Pattinson; Kristen Stewart; Taylor Lautner

Posted at 04:26 PM ET, 11/12/2012

This is what happens when Jon Hamm and Daniel Radcliffe star in a British miniseries

By Jen Chaney

It’s called “A Young Doctor’s Notebook” and it’s very British.

By Jen Chaney | 04:26 PM ET, 11/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Jon Hamm; Daniel Radcliffe

Posted at 11:36 AM ET, 11/12/2012

Heidi Klum and her many unusual MTV EMA looks

By Jen Chaney

She has a real gift for choosing weird dresses.

By Jen Chaney | 11:36 AM ET, 11/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Heidi Klum

Posted at 08:50 AM ET, 11/12/2012

Justin Bieber may not be done with Selena Gomez; ‘Skyfall’ opens big at the box office

By Jen Chaney

Also: Demi Moore received an important (not really) cougar-related honor.

By Jen Chaney | 08:50 AM ET, 11/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Justin Bieber | Tags: Morning Mix; Justin Bieber; Selena Gomez

Posted at 07:30 AM ET, 11/12/2012

‘The Walking Dead’: American gladiators and widower breakdowns

By Jen Chaney

In which more weird stuff happens in Woodbury and Rick makes a disturbing discovery re: his late wife.

By Jen Chaney | 07:30 AM ET, 11/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Walking Dead

Posted at 05:03 PM ET, 11/09/2012

In honor of ‘Skyfall,’ a list of the 10 best James Bond theme songs

By Jen Chaney

Where does Adele’s latest rank?

By Jen Chaney | 05:03 PM ET, 11/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Friday Lists, Movies | Tags: James Bond

Posted at 12:22 PM ET, 11/09/2012

Robert Pattinson: On ‘Twilight,’ his relationship with Kristen Stewart and his love of ‘Star Wars’

By Jen Chaney

A transcript from a phone conversation with Edward Cullen.

By Jen Chaney | 12:22 PM ET, 11/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Celebrities, Movies | Tags: Robert Pattinson; Twilight

Posted at 09:48 AM ET, 11/09/2012

‘Glee’: A guide to its production of ‘Grease’

By Jen Chaney

Shockingly, Blaine is not playing Danny Zuko.

By Jen Chaney | 09:48 AM ET, 11/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Glee

Posted at 08:37 AM ET, 11/09/2012

Lindsay Lohan backs out of ‘20/20’ interview; Brooke Burke-Charvet reveals cancer diagnosis

By Jen Chaney

Also: Mark Wahlberg will star in the fourth “Transformers.”

By Jen Chaney | 08:37 AM ET, 11/09/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Morning Mix; Lindsay Lohan

Posted at 03:51 PM ET, 11/08/2012

‘Skyfall’ reviews: The many ‘bests’ that describe the new James Bond film

By Jen Chaney

Critics have found a lot of ways to say this is one of the best 007s ever.

By Jen Chaney | 03:51 PM ET, 11/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: Daniel Craig

Posted at 11:49 AM ET, 11/08/2012

Odd images from the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, where Justin Bieber meets ridiculous lingerie

By Jen Chaney

Eyes up here, Biebs. Not going to say it again.

By Jen Chaney | 11:49 AM ET, 11/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Justin Bieber; Rihanna; Bruno Mars

Posted at 08:45 AM ET, 11/08/2012

Biden to appear on ‘Parks and Recreation’; mother of ‘Modern Family’ star denies abuse claims

By Jen Chaney

Also Jermaine Jackson wants to become Jermaine Jacksun. For art.

By Jen Chaney | 08:45 AM ET, 11/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Political Statement | Tags: Morning Mix; Parks and Recreation

Posted at 07:26 AM ET, 11/08/2012

‘American Horror Story: Asylum’: 10 questions about ‘I Am Anne Frank, Pt. 1’

By Jen Chaney

In which a very famous girl who once lived in an attic shows up looking like Franka Potente.

By Jen Chaney | 07:26 AM ET, 11/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: American Horror Story

Posted at 11:56 AM ET, 11/07/2012

What’s up with Diane Sawyer?

By Veronica Toney

Tounge-tied Sawyer trends on Twitter during election night

By Veronica Toney | 11:56 AM ET, 11/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:59 AM ET, 11/06/2012

Celebrities get out the vote on Twitter

By Maura Judkis

Katy Perry, Stacey Dash, Ellen and other celebrities tweet about their civic duty.

By Maura Judkis | 11:59 AM ET, 11/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:01 AM ET, 11/06/2012

Katie Holmes debuts ‘Dead Accounts’ on Broadway

By Maura Judkis

The newly-single actress earned applause during preview performances.

By Maura Judkis | 11:01 AM ET, 11/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:33 PM ET, 11/05/2012

Kristen Bell is pregnant

By Maura Judkis

The actress and her fiancee, Dax Shepard, will be first-time parents.

By Maura Judkis | 04:33 PM ET, 11/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Forecasts

Posted at 01:00 PM ET, 11/05/2012

No Doubt apologizes, pulls ‘Looking Hot’ video

By Veronica Toney

The band apologized for offending the Native American community with its latest video.

By Veronica Toney | 01:00 PM ET, 11/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:07 PM ET, 11/05/2012

Leonardo DiCaprio reportedly single

By Maura Judkis

Which lithe blonde model will win the role of DiCaprio’s next girlfriend?

By Maura Judkis | 12:07 PM ET, 11/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:36 AM ET, 11/05/2012

Last-minute celebrity endorsements: Will Ferrell, Amy Poehler, Kelly Clarkson and more

By Maura Judkis

These celebrities aren’t undecided.

By Maura Judkis | 11:36 AM ET, 11/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 08:41 AM ET, 11/05/2012

‘The Walking Dead’: On matters of life and death

By Jen Chaney

Tough losses this week. Really tough.

By Jen Chaney | 08:41 AM ET, 11/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Walking Dead

Posted at 04:38 PM ET, 11/02/2012

Britney Spears, novelist?

By Jen Chaney

She is apparently in talks to become an author, or at least to have a book published with her name on it.

By Jen Chaney | 04:38 PM ET, 11/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Britney Spears | Tags: Britney Spears

Posted at 12:45 PM ET, 11/02/2012

People’s Sexiest Man Alive: 10 stars who could earn this year’s title

By Jen Chaney

Is this Robert Downey Jr.’s year?

By Jen Chaney | 12:45 PM ET, 11/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Friday Lists | Tags: Sexiest Man Alive

Posted at 09:08 AM ET, 11/02/2012

Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert dominate CMAs; Britney Spears civil case tossed by judge

By Jen Chaney

Also: Pattinson and Stewart are doing press together again, and all is well.

By Jen Chaney | 09:08 AM ET, 11/02/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Britney Spears, Music | Tags: Morning Mix; CMAs; Blake Shelton; Miranda Lambert; Taylor Swift; Britney Spears

Posted at 04:44 PM ET, 11/01/2012

Chloe Sevigny on Shelley in ‘American Horror Story: Asylum’: ‘Her disadvantages only increase’

By Jen Chaney

The future looks very dim for Sevigny’s Shelley.

By Jen Chaney | 04:44 PM ET, 11/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: American Horror Story

Posted at 12:56 PM ET, 11/01/2012

Chris Brown dresses as terrorist for Halloween, upsets Internet

By Jen Chaney

Most were not amused.

By Jen Chaney | 12:56 PM ET, 11/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Chris Brown; Halloween

Posted at 09:36 AM ET, 11/01/2012

Evan Rachel Wood and Jamie Bell wed; George Clooney is distantly related to Abraham Lincoln

By Jen Chaney

Also: Luke Skywalker discusses the new “Star Wars” deal.

By Jen Chaney | 09:36 AM ET, 11/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Relationships | Tags: Morning Mix; Evan Rachel Wood, Jamie Bell; George Clooney

Posted at 08:38 AM ET, 11/01/2012

‘American Horror Story: Asylum’: 10 questions about ‘Nor’easter’

By Jen Chaney

In which we ask why something so awful happened to Chloe Sevigny.

By Jen Chaney | 08:38 AM ET, 11/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: American Horror Story

Posted at 05:34 PM ET, 10/31/2012

Miley Cyrus, Nathan Fillion and more celebrities tweeting their Halloween costumes

By Jen Chaney

Chris Colfer may win for most creative.

By Jen Chaney | 05:34 PM ET, 10/31/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Celebrities | Tags: Halloween

Posted at 11:37 AM ET, 10/31/2012

Essay: On the new ‘Star Wars’ and coming to terms with passing the Wookiee torch

By Jen Chaney

Gen Xers, in case this wasn’t clear already, it’s now official: “Star Wars” no longer belongs to us.

By Jen Chaney | 11:37 AM ET, 10/31/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: Star Wars

Celebritology 2.0: November, 2012