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Posted at 12:11 PM ET, 12/21/2012

This is the Celebritology goodbye

By Jen Chaney

Thanks for everything. See you in another life, brothas.

By Jen Chaney | 12:11 PM ET, 12/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Celebritology 101

Posted at 09:12 AM ET, 12/21/2012

Friday list: Celebritology reminiscences

By Jen Chaney

“Memories ... of the way we were...”

By Jen Chaney | 09:12 AM ET, 12/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Celebritology 101

Posted at 07:40 AM ET, 12/21/2012

On ‘Face the Nation,’ Ben Affleck discusses Senate run; the ‘Jersey Shore’ is finally over

By Jen Chaney

If actor actually runs for Senate, which he probably won’t, can Matt Damon be his chief of staff?

By Jen Chaney | 07:40 AM ET, 12/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Political Statement, Jersey Shore | Tags: Morning Mix

Posted at 10:18 AM ET, 12/20/2012

The new ‘Great Gatsby’ trailer, featuring elements of Florence + the Machine and Fitzgerald

By Jen Chaney

The second trailer for the Baz Luhrmann film brings more intensity and anachronisms.

By Jen Chaney | 10:18 AM ET, 12/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: Movie Trailers

Posted at 09:01 AM ET, 12/20/2012

Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy welcome baby Cyrus; Jenni Rivera remembered at memorial

By Jen Chaney

Also: Kim Kardashian is upset with Instagram.

By Jen Chaney | 09:01 AM ET, 12/20/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Baby Boom | Tags: Morning Mix

Posted at 08:56 AM ET, 12/19/2012

David Letterman will open up to Oprah Winfrey; Ke$ha issues ‘Die Young’ apology, but deletes crucial tweet

By Jen Chaney

Also in the mix: news about Angelina Jolie’s possible next directorial project.

By Jen Chaney | 08:56 AM ET, 12/19/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Celebrities, Music | Tags: Morning Mix

Posted at 01:56 PM ET, 12/18/2012

America, rejoice. The ‘Smurfs 2’ trailer has arrived.

By Jen Chaney

You have seven months to figure out how to weasel out of taking the kids to see this.

By Jen Chaney | 01:56 PM ET, 12/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: Movie Trailers

Posted at 11:23 AM ET, 12/18/2012

Announcement: The end of Celebritology

By Jen Chaney

The blog is coming to a close this week.

By Jen Chaney | 11:23 AM ET, 12/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:23 AM ET, 12/18/2012

‘Django Unchained’ L.A. premiere canceled in wake of shootings; Ke$ha’s ‘Die Young’ drops in radio rotation

By Jen Chaney

Also in the morning mix: the “Gossip Girl” reveal.

By Jen Chaney | 09:23 AM ET, 12/18/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies, Music | Tags: Morning Mix

Posted at 04:09 PM ET, 12/17/2012

Celebritology’s 10 essential holiday pop songs

By Jen Chaney

A list of songs this writer has to hear every Christmas. Note: It skews toward tracks from the ’80s.

By Jen Chaney | 04:09 PM ET, 12/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music | Tags: Holiday Pop Culture

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

Channing Tatum is going to be a dad

By Jen Chaney

He and wife Jenna Dewan Tatum are expecting their first child.

By Jen Chaney | 12:41 PM ET, 12/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Baby Boom | Tags: Channing Tatum

Posted at 08:20 AM ET, 12/17/2012

‘The Hobbit’ sets box-office record; Kat Von D and Deadmau5 get engaged on Twitter

By Jen Chaney

Also in the mix: lots of engagement and wedding news.

By Jen Chaney | 08:20 AM ET, 12/17/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Box Office, Relationships, Movies | Tags: Morning Mix

Posted at 10:08 AM ET, 12/14/2012

Trespasser arrested at Taylor Swift’s house; ‘The Hobbit’ earns mixed reviews

By Jen Chaney

Also: Olivia Wilde is not engaged, and John Mayer in a pink bunny suit?

By Jen Chaney | 10:08 AM ET, 12/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: Morning Mix

Posted at 01:40 PM ET, 12/13/2012

‘Guilt Trip’ promo accidentally touts Golden Globe nod that didn’t happen; Taylor Swift turns 23 today

By Jen Chaney

Lesson: Don’t count your Golden Globe nominations until they happen.

By Jen Chaney | 01:40 PM ET, 12/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies, Midday Mix | Tags: Awards Season

Posted at 11:07 AM ET, 12/13/2012

Golden Globe surprises and snubs: A list of 10 from this year’s nominations

By Jen Chaney

“Salmon Fishing in the Yemen”? No “Game of Thrones”?

By Jen Chaney | 11:07 AM ET, 12/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies, Movies | Tags: Awards Season

Posted at 09:09 AM ET, 12/13/2012

The Golden Globe nominations: ‘Lincoln,’ ‘Les Miserables’ and ‘Argo’ among the contenders

By Jen Chaney

“Lincoln” has the most nods for movies. And “Mad Men” gets shut out of the TV drama race.

By Jen Chaney | 09:09 AM ET, 12/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: Awards Season

Posted at 07:54 AM ET, 12/13/2012

‘American Horror Story: Asylum:’ 10 questions about ‘The Coat Hanger’

By Jen Chaney

In which we meet serial killer sons and learn that Evan Peters is a baby-making machine.

By Jen Chaney | 07:54 AM ET, 12/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: American Horror Story

Posted at 02:39 PM ET, 12/12/2012

On 2012, the year that celebrity snark hit warp speed

By Jen Chaney

When any pop cultural moment became a thing, we were there to fake-tweet it.

By Jen Chaney | 02:39 PM ET, 12/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Celebrities | Tags: Internet Brilliance

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

SAG Award nomination surprise: Nicole Kidman for ‘The Paperboy’

By Jen Chaney

Kidman was probably the one semi-shocker of Wednesday morning’s announcements.

By Jen Chaney | 10:07 AM ET, 12/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Awards Season

Posted at 08:53 AM ET, 12/12/2012

Lindsay Lohan arraignment set for today; Avril Lavigne finally sings Nickelback

By Jen Chaney

Also: Jenna Bush Hager is expecting.

By Jen Chaney | 08:53 AM ET, 12/12/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Morning Mix

Posted at 01:44 PM ET, 12/11/2012

Superman unleashed: The new trailer for ‘Man of Steel’ arrives

By Jen Chaney

Starring Henry Cavill and his fantastically heroic chin, Kevin Costner and Amy Adams.

By Jen Chaney | 01:44 PM ET, 12/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: Movie Trailers

Posted at 01:07 PM ET, 12/11/2012

‘Lincoln,’ Matthew McConaughey, Adele among Critics’ Choice Award nominees

By Jen Chaney

Also nominated: James Bond and Batman.

By Jen Chaney | 01:07 PM ET, 12/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: Awards Season

Posted at 11:21 AM ET, 12/11/2012

Jennifer Lawrence is the most desirable famous woman, according to poll

By Jen Chaney

Katniss = hotness, according to an online poll that’s clearly based on hard science.

By Jen Chaney | 11:21 AM ET, 12/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Celebrities | Tags: Jennifer Lawrence

Posted at 09:20 AM ET, 12/11/2012

Tom Cruise walks first post-divorce red carpet; mom of ‘Modern Family’ star files defamation suit

By Jen Chaney

Also: Hayden Panettiere is single again.

By Jen Chaney | 09:20 AM ET, 12/11/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Morning Mix

Posted at 01:47 PM ET, 12/10/2012

Beyonce, now brought to you by Pepsi

By Jen Chaney

The pop megastar has inked a $50 million deal to become partners with the soda co.

By Jen Chaney | 01:47 PM ET, 12/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music | Tags: Beyonce

Posted at 11:41 AM ET, 12/10/2012

‘Zero Dark Thirty’: The front-runner for Oscar’s best picture?

By Jen Chaney

Is Kathryn Bigelow’s bin Laden tick-tocker the movie to beat this awards season?

By Jen Chaney | 11:41 AM ET, 12/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies, Oscars | Tags: Awards Season

Posted at 08:51 AM ET, 12/10/2012

Prince William alters plans as Kate Middleton remains ill; pop star Jenni Rivera presumed dead after crash

By Jen Chaney

Also: Peter Jackson explains why he made three “Hobbit” movies.

By Jen Chaney | 08:51 AM ET, 12/10/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Royals, Obits | Tags: Morning Mix

Posted at 01:55 PM ET, 12/07/2012

Does anyone plan to see Gerard Butler in ‘Playing for Keeps’ this weekend?

By Jen Chaney

Seriously, is anyone at all planning to see it?

By Jen Chaney | 01:55 PM ET, 12/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: Gerard Butler

Posted at 10:52 AM ET, 12/07/2012

Nurse who took Kate Middleton prank call reportedly found dead

By Jen Chaney

In less disturbing morning mix news, Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen welcome a baby girl.

By Jen Chaney | 10:52 AM ET, 12/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Royals | Tags: Morning Mix

Posted at 05:04 PM ET, 12/06/2012

Kyle Chandler doesn’t sound so into doing a ‘Friday Night Lights’ movie

By Jen Chaney

In a new interview, Coach Eric Taylor makes the rumored “Friday Night Lights” movie sound unlikely.

By Jen Chaney | 05:04 PM ET, 12/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: Friday Night Lights

Posted at 08:07 AM ET, 12/06/2012

Duchess of Cambridge released from hospital; Frank Ocean and Fun. among this year’s Grammy Award nominees

By Jen Chaney

Also: Rihanna to star in her own personal “Project Runway.”

By Jen Chaney | 08:07 AM ET, 12/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Royals | Tags: Morning Mix

Posted at 07:06 AM ET, 12/06/2012

‘American Horror Story’: 10 questions about ‘Unholy Night’

By Jen Chaney

Yes, Virginia, Ian McShane is a murderous Santa Claus.

By Jen Chaney | 07:06 AM ET, 12/06/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: American Horror Story

Posted at 03:03 PM ET, 12/05/2012

John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John star in 2012’s oddest holiday music video

By Jen Chaney

This almost undid years of “You’re the One That I Want” loyalty. Almost.

By Jen Chaney | 03:03 PM ET, 12/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: John Travolta, Holiday Pop Culture

Posted at 12:04 PM ET, 12/05/2012

Jimmy Fallon, the Roots and Mariah Carey make ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’ enjoyable again

By Jen Chaney

Jimmy Fallon, the Roots and Mariah Carey make Carey’s yuletide staple surprisingly tolerable.

By Jen Chaney | 12:04 PM ET, 12/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Music | Tags: Mariah Carey, Jimmy Fallon, Holiday Pop Culture

Posted at 08:26 AM ET, 12/05/2012

Hospital staff apologizes for sharing Kate Middleton’s condition with prank callers; Hugh Hefner set to wed

By Jen Chaney

Also: Frankie Muniz is recuperating from a mini-stroke.

By Jen Chaney | 08:26 AM ET, 12/05/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Royals | Tags: Morning Mix

Posted at 03:32 PM ET, 12/04/2012

Eddie Murphy is the most overpaid star in Hollywood

By Jen Chaney

“A Thousand Words” helped propel him to the top of this year’s list.

By Jen Chaney | 03:32 PM ET, 12/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Movies | Tags: Eddie Murphy

Posted at 01:27 PM ET, 12/04/2012

10 celebrities who deserve their own holiday specials

By Jen Chaney

What will it take to give one of these to Taylor Swift or Wes Anderson?

By Jen Chaney | 01:27 PM ET, 12/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Holiday Pop Culture

Posted at 09:26 AM ET, 12/04/2012

Much media ado about the royal pregnancy

By Jen Chaney

Everyone should be relieved to know that Snooki has child-rearing advice for Kate and William.

By Jen Chaney | 09:26 AM ET, 12/04/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Royals | Tags: Morning Mix

Posted at 01:28 PM ET, 12/03/2012

Brad Pitt: Why his latest movie fizzled at the box office

By Jen Chaney

“Killing Them Softly” was one of his worst openings ever. What the heck happened?

By Jen Chaney | 01:28 PM ET, 12/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Box Office | Tags: Brad Pitt

Posted at 11:36 AM ET, 12/03/2012

Kate Middleton, a.k.a the Duchess of Cambridge, is pregnant. It’s confirmed.

By Jen Chaney

And unto the royal couple, a child shall be born.

By Jen Chaney | 11:36 AM ET, 12/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Categories: Royals

Posted at 09:19 AM ET, 12/03/2012

Mario Lopez gets married; Chris Brown returns to Twitter

By Jen Chaney

Also: Lindsay Lohan has some IRS issues.

By Jen Chaney | 09:19 AM ET, 12/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Morning Mix

Posted at 08:10 AM ET, 12/03/2012

‘Walking Dead’ midseason finale: Dissecting the motives of the Governor, Michonne and Andrea

By Jen Chaney

Is anyone else irritated by Michonne right now?

By Jen Chaney | 08:10 AM ET, 12/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Walking Dead

Posted at 03:19 PM ET, 11/30/2012

One Direction is getting its own perfume

By Jen Chaney

Finally, we can all smell like we don’t know we’re beautiful.

By Jen Chaney | 03:19 PM ET, 11/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: One Direction

Posted at 09:26 AM ET, 11/30/2012

Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry reach truce; Joe Jackson expected to leave hospital post-stroke

By Jen Chaney

Also: important factoids about Demi Moore’s new boyfriend.

By Jen Chaney | 09:26 AM ET, 11/30/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Morning Mix

Celebritology 2.0: December, 2012