TV and Movie News (page 1267)

Whether in the role that launched for into stardom, "Brokeback Mountain," her Academy Award nominated (for Best Actress) turn in "Blue Valentine" or the formative work she did on "Dawson's Creek," Michelle Williams has always had an intense but approachable beauty to her. In her latest role, as Marilyn Monroe in "My Week With Marilyn," it looks like Williams has transformed into something even more alluring and totally untouchable. See the pictures here.

Back in January of this year, we reported that "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn" star Robert Pattinson was pushing hard for a role as Jeff Buckley in an upcoming biopic. At the time, the British pub Express said "Rob is obsessed with this project and is doing everything he can to land the part." Apparently it's a no-go. Reeve Carney from "Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark" landed the role.

In an interview with Elle, former "Gossip Girl" starlet-turned-rock-star Taylor Momsen says she's done being a small-screen thespian. "I quit acting, actually. I quit 'Gossip Girl' and now tour and am in a band and that's pretty much all I want to do. Hopefully I'll be able to only do that for the rest of my life." Momsen has indeed been living the life of a bona fide rock star.

There have been rumors that they cast of "Jersey Shore" might be getting replaced soon, thanks to their ever-rising salaries. MTV claims that it isn't true, but just in case, Conan O'Brien has them covered. O'Brien aired a sketch on "Conan" the other night, introducing it as the "secret audition tapes" for "Jersey Shore." What the audience actually got where auditions from some very non-guido actors.

Russell Armstrong, estranged husband of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" cast member Taylor Armstrong, reportedly killed himself last night. Taylor Armstrong had filed for divorce from Russell in July of this year, due to alleged verbal and physical abuse. The couple's marital problems were a frequent subject on season one of the reality show.

The ink on the "Kate Plus 8" death certificate has barely dried, but Jon Gosselin didn't waste a moment deciding to Dougie on the one-time TLC juggernaut's grave. "I hope they can have more private family moments. I hope that this will bring more privacy to my children and that they can get the proper attention they need for any personal issues they might have in the future," Jon commented.

Not too many things can top things that blow up - especially stuff that blows up as part of making a long-awaited "Avengers" movie that teams up Iron Man, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Captain America, Thor and The Hulk. Enjoy some photos and videos from the Cleveland location shoot for 2012's Joss Whedon-directed "The Avengers."

An estimated 15-20,000 fans (and quite a few impersonators) from around the world have gathered at Graceland in Memphis to memorialize the King of Rock n' Roll on the anniversary of his death. Here at Yidio, we're celebrating by watching clips from his unbelievably awesome unreleased Karate movie "New Gladiators." Please join us.

Bradley Cooper has stepped away from the production of "The Crow" remake because he's committed to filming "Paradise Lost." Given the reactions of fans of the original movie to the remake, it may have been a wise move, but that hasn't stopped Mark Wahlberg and Channing Tatum from talking to producers about taking over the role.

This is sad, hilarious and cautionary, all in one story. The idea of one hapless writer, the Los Angeles Times explained this week, was apparently that someone would find his abandoned briefcase at a Beverly Hills talent agency, read his script, love it and make contact with him to get the story green-lit faster than an "Arrested Development" movie rumor can find legs. Find out just how wrong things went.