TV and Movie News (page 1288)

'House' of Blues? Hugh Laurie Might Leave Acting to Pursue Music
July 31, 2011 @ 7:24 am PST    House     Andy Neuenschwander    
If you're a fan of "House," you may have seen glimpses of Hugh Laurie's musical ability as he tickles the ivories from time to time on the show. What you might not know is that Laurie is quite the accomplished musician, playing guitar and saxophone in addition to the piano, and singing as well. In fact, music might be the pursuit that ends up pulling Laurie away from acting.

Adam Sandler Wants A New 'Three Men And A Baby,' Only Gayer
July 31, 2011 @ 7:23 am PST    Three Men and a Baby     Sean Comer    
You know, were this any other franchise to which barely-funny-anymore-on-a-great-day man-child Adam Sandler was being given the kingdom keys to remake, I'd once more bemoan Hollywood's drought of originality. But this? This has to be a thrown-away "South Park" script. After apparently years spent trying, Disney may have finally conceived a "Three Men And A Baby" remake, and Sandler wants to make it a gay thing between Chris Rock, Rob Schneider and David Spade.

'The Expendables 2' Cast Now Includes John Travolta, Chuck Norris' Beard and Chuck Norris
July 31, 2011 @ 7:15 am PST    The Expendables 2, The Expendables, Broken Arrow     Sean Comer    
NU Boyana Studios CEO David Varod confirmed this week that Chuck Norris' beard has officially signed on to co-star in action/martial-arts super-nova "The Expendables 2," which starts shooting in Bulgaria this September. As a condition of appearing, John Travolta and Chuck Norris himself must also commit to the already gigantic cast.

Watch The Batmobile Invade Pittsburgh Streets For 'The Dark Knight Rises' Shoots
July 30, 2011 @ 7:41 pm PST    The Dark Knight Rises     Sean Comer    
We've now tasted our first trailer, but stills and footage from "The Dark Knight Rises" shoots just keeps coming. Comes now before Yidio some fresh footage from Christopher Nolan's concluding "Batman" installment of Gary Oldman's scenes as Commissioner Gordon set in Pittsburgh, but more importantly, new videos courtesy of YouTube of the Tumbler/Batmobile.

Adam Lambert Debuts New Single 'Outlaws of Love' (VIDEO)
July 30, 2011 @ 7:25 pm PST    American Idol, Behind The Music     Andy Neuenschwander    
It seems as though Adam Lambert has been everywhere lately. First, we reported that the "American Idol" runner-up would be appearing in his own episode of VH1's "Behind the Music," revealing new details about his personal and professional struggles. Then just the other day it was announced that Lambert would be guest judging on the new teen vocal competition show "Majors & Minors" on The Hub. Click through to listen to the debut of Adam Lambert's new single, "Outlaws of Love."

Beyonce Needed Year Off From Music Before She Snapped
July 30, 2011 @ 7:23 pm PST    Movies & TV     Sean Comer    
So, has anybody else seen the recent Target ad campaign promoting Beyonce's latest album "4"? The ones where she talks in voice-over about getting outside her performance comfort zone by taking a seat among the audience and taking in others' performances, learning what she can about herself and her own stage presence along the way? File those ads under Truth-in-Advertising.

Crystal Harris Apologizes to Hef, Makes Excuses for Howard Stern interview
July 30, 2011 @ 6:00 pm PST    The Girls Next Door     Richard Sharp    
Turns out "Runaway Bride" Crystal Harris wasn't telling you the whole truth and nothing but the truth. The former playboy Playmate, who walked away from Hugh Hefner just days before their scheduled marriage, apologized for saying some pretty harsh things on "The Howard Stern Show" this week.

Ryan Reynolds Still Reeling From Scarlet Johansson Divorce
July 30, 2011 @ 5:14 pm PST    Green Lantern, Iron Man 2, The Avengers, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Blade: Trinity     Sean Comer    
Ryan Reynolds recently let loose to DigitalSpy.com that his December split with in-demand leading lady Scarlet Johansson still has him licking his wounds. Though it was Reynolds that first filed the papers, one would think it was Reynolds that was the dumped.

Who's Your Papa? 'Cowboys and Aliens' Gets Owned at Box Office by 'The Smurfs'
July 30, 2011 @ 1:29 pm PST    The Smurfs, Cowboys and Aliens     Richard Sharp    
Who's your Papa, John Favreau? We'll give you a hint. He's blue, he's bearded and he's comin' at you in 3D. Papa Smurf and his blue crew scored a surprise win on Friday, beating out Favreau's massive blockbuster "Cowboys and Aliens," despite that film having the star power and built in sex appeal of Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford and Olivia Wilde.

Adam Lambert to Judge on 'American Idol' for Kids, 'Majors & Minors'
July 29, 2011 @ 6:07 pm PST    American Idol     Andy Neuenschwander    
Adam Lambert has already been in front of judges when he made his way to the finals of "American Idol" a few seasons back. But Lambert will soon find himself behind the judge's table when he makes his appearance on The Hub's "Majors & Minors." Lambert is one of a number of performing artists signed on to judge on the show, which is a talent competition in the vein of "American Idol."