Monday, November 23, 2009

Hollywood

Jill Biden Welcomes Son Beau Home From Iraq and Thanks Troop Greeters

A new documentary, The Way We Get By, tells the story of Bangor, Maine's, Troop Greeters. more >>

Poll: Tom Selleck Should Run for Congress

Voters picked Selleck as their top choice for a celebrity candidate. more >>

Smithsonian Sees Boost From <em>Night at the Museum</em>

Some Smithsonian visitors are taking the movie, Night at the Museum, a little too seriously. more >>

TV Show Follows Obama's Lead on Volunteerism

A new show supports philanthropy. more >>

New Video Compares GOP Healthcare Reform Critics to Hollywood Horror Movies

Pro-healthcare reform group produces Web video comparing GOP healthcare critics to horror movie stars. more >>

David Archuleta of <i>American Idol</i> Woos Washington

It may have taken a year, but Washington has a crush on David Archuleta. more >>

Hollywood Turns to D.C. to Help Kids

The nation's capital is being flooded with do-gooder stars who want to piggyback on the Obamas goodwill. more >>

Why Singer Susan Boyle, No "American Idol," Is a Big Deal

She reminds us how shallow Hollywood's notions of beauty are. more >>

Mel Gibson's Divorce: Priciest in Hollywood History

The split could slash his estimated $900 million fortune in half. more >>

Liberal Hollywood Conspiracy Confirmed--Bill Gates and Warren Buffett Run It

It turns out the conservatives were right: There really is a secret, liberal, Hollywood plot. more >>

Hollywood Wises Up, Slashing Pay for Big Stars

"First-dollar gross" deals are too risky in this economic slump. more >>

ER Ends Its 15-year Run on TV. Good Riddance

South Park, The West Wing, The Daily Show, or The Simpsons I'll watch. But ER? No. more >>

ABC Finds Humor in Wall Street's Collapse

Two comedy pilots flip the recession to their advantage. more >>

"The L Word" Blues: Farewell to Showtime's Quality, Lesbian, Guilty Pleasure

The show departs Showtime after six seasons, and that's a pity. more >>

Ricky Gervais Needs a Sense of Humor Regarding Kate Winslet and the Oscars

I was too subtle. I'll go slower this time. more >>

Oscar Nominations - US News and World Report

'The Dark Knight' Snubbed By Oscars

Denied a shot at Best Director, Best Picture. more >>

Why Too Much Inauguration Star Power Could Hurt Obama

A look at the past relationships between presidents and Hollywood. more >>

Golden Globes Swag Ignores Recession

Celebrities collected Tahitian getaways, facials, and designer dog collars. more >>

Best-Kept-Secret Career: Casting Director

Now, it's your job to come up with the actors—including those 50 beefy oarsmen extras. more >>

America's Best Leaders: Steven Spielberg, Filmmaker

He addresses important issues on the big screen and through his philanthropy. more >>

Patrick Swayze: Working Man, Hero

A pancreatic cancer diagnosis hasn't kept this actor from the 9-to-5. more >>

RealDVD Suit Could Spur Flood of Legal DVD Copies

Hollywood reluctantly tackling question of whether there is a consumer right to copy DVDs. more >>

RealDVD Suspends Sales, May Reappear Overnight

Judge asks for day to study suit before deciding if Hollywood can stop sales. more >>

Studios Seek to Immediately Stop RealDVD Downloads

Hollywood argues court should stop sales of RealNetwork's DVD-copying software. more >>

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