TV and Movie News (page 1030)

Avengers, Assemble....For Shawarma! (MINOR SPOILER)
May 08, 2012 @ 4:28 pm PST    The Avengers     Sean Comer    
Typical? Hardly. But it can be pretty safely assumed that your movie has truly "made it" when it actually inspires a brief dining trend. Following a spur-of-the-moment Iron Man quip and funny post-credits scene, "The Avengers" looks to have done sales at shawarma restaurants a favor...

Jennifer Hudson Family Murder Trial Concludes Testimony
May 08, 2012 @ 4:27 pm PST    American Idol, Dreamgirls     Sean Comer    
Testimony wrapped up today in William Balfour's Chicago first-degree murder trial without Balfour himself taking the stand in his defense. Balfour stands accused of murdering "American Idol" runner-up and Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew in October 2008. The jury will hear closing arguments Wednesday morning, followed by deliberating a verdict.

Tonight's 'The Voice': Adam-Christina Feud Escalation?
May 08, 2012 @ 4:26 pm PST    The Voice     Sean Comer    
It may be getting very, very real on NBC's "The Voice" finale tonight. Judges Christina Aguilera and Adam Levine has been tense all season. Producers are allegedly prepared for a full-scale blow-up tonight when the show goes live. In fact, Levine allegedly wants his band Maroon 5 to redo "Moves Like Jagger" so that he can nix Aguilera's guest verse.

Hey, Sheryl Crow! Play (And Remember) Your Hit!
May 08, 2012 @ 1:11 pm PST    The Grammys     Sean Comer    
Funny how the memory works. We'd all like to think that once something's been repeated enough times, it gets in our head and never leaves. As Sheryl Crow was reminded this past Saturday, it doesn't always work that way. Watch what happens when 10 years of singing "Soak Up The Sun" Lord only knows how many times catches up with her...and how she handles it like a champ!

NBC Update: '30 Rock' Set For Last Season; Half-Seasons For 'Community', 'Parks & Recreation'?
May 08, 2012 @ 1:07 pm PST    30 Rock, Community, Parks & Recreation     Sean Comer    
The news out of NBC today paints a questionable picture of justice in prime time. Amid ever-falling ratings, "30 Rock" looks destined to be taken behind the barn this fall. So it also goes that a couple freshman comedies that got full-season runs look endangered. Meanwhile, "Community" and "Parks & Recreation" are rumored to be safe for the 2012-2013 season, but in such small portions....

'Where the Wild Things Are' Author Maurice Sendak Dead at 83
May 08, 2012 @ 1:06 pm PST    Where the Wild Things Are, The Colbert Report     Andy Neuenschwander    
Literature lost a significant figure today as Maurice Sendak, author of "Where the Wild Things Are," passed away at the age of 83. Learn more about Sendak's life here.

'The Voice' Video Watch the Finalists' Performances Recap
May 08, 2012 @ 7:17 am PST    The Voice, No Strings Attached     Andy Neuenschwander    
With the second season of "The Voice" coming to a close Tuesday night, the four finalists took to the stage to perform for the audience's vote. Click through to watch the solo performances from Tony Lucca, Jermaine Paul, Chris Mann and Juilet Simms, and decide for yourself who deserves the win.

'The Voice' Season 2, Episode 20 Recap - 'Finalists Perform'
May 07, 2012 @ 10:35 pm PST    The Voice     Andy Neuenschwander    
The remaining finalists on "The Voice" (Chris Mann, Jermaine Paul, Juliet Simms and Tony Lucca) took the stage to perform three songs in the final performance night of the season. Who soared, and who faltered? Which TWO performers sang with a cold? Who was the big surprise of the night? Click through to find out.

Whitney Houston's Drug Habit: Thousands Spent Each Week
May 07, 2012 @ 9:37 pm PST    The Grammys, The Bodyguard, E! News Now     Sean Comer    
Whitney Houston had problems. Problems that were worse than anybody might have imagined. According to recent claims, Houston spent thousands weekly on drugs. Along the way, she stockpiled her supply in her home, living in fear of running out.

'The Artist' Gets Second Theatrical Engagement
May 07, 2012 @ 8:52 pm PST    The Artist     Sean Comer    
There. Now, you have no excuse for missing one of 2011's most critically acclaimed films. Just in time for Mother's Day weekend, The Weinstein Company has announced that its silent French romantic dramedy is headed back into theaters this coming weekend. Made on only a $15-million budget, the unexpected hit earned five 2012 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.