History may be the judge of Barack Obama's presidency, but we won't have to wait that long to cast either praise or aspersions on his inauguration speech. While expectations were phenomenally high for the roughly 18-minute speech, the 44th commander in chief, did his best to once again bring hope to the country while taking … Continue reading Barack Obama Historic Inauguration Speech 2009

She can't actually vote for two years, but that didn't stop 16-year-old Miley Cyrus from showing off her political side by way of the Kids Inaugural: We Are the Future concert in Washington DC, Monday night. The teen sensation took to the stage at the Verizon Center to sing for the 14,000-plus in attendance, which … Continue reading Miley Cyrus Rocks DC

Bob May died Sunday, aged 69. For three years on the classic 1960s sci-fi series Lost in Space, Bob May, in the words of costar Bill Mumy, "managed to create a classic TV personality out of a claustrophoic fiberglass prop." The robot costume gave May, a showbiz lifer who also worked as a stuntman, his … Continue reading Lost In Space Robot Actor Bob May Dies

  The new Star Trek film's star, Chris Pine, says that the upcoming instalment of the outer-space franchise has been "sexed up for a new generation." However, he wants everyone to know that the Starship Enterprise hasn't been turned into an intergalactic flying orgy. Back in November, Pine, who stars as Captain Kirk in the … Continue reading Star Trek New Movie Sex Scene

The London buzz band White Lies have been compared to Editors, Joy Division and The Bravery. On their darkly euphoric debut single, To OLose My Life, there are echoes of early 80s Human League and even Billy Idol and his White Wedding. A tale of fear and paranoia, sung in black and ominous tones, it's … Continue reading To Lose My Life by White Lies

Jackie Chan has the martial arts moves of a master, but how is he at trimming bonsai? The Hong Kong-born action star is in talks to take on the role of Mr Miyagi in an upcoming remake of The Karate Kid, per the Hollywood Reporter. The premise would be similar to the 1984 original, in … Continue reading Karate Kid Remake May Star Jackie Chan

Lemonade, so the old saying goes, is what you make when life serves you lemons. But for the three San Franciscans-cum-Brooklynites in the band Lemonade, it's what you get when music blogs serve a new dance-music subgenre, umpteenth post-punk revival, and hot world-music trend on a weekly basis; you process the best bits into something … Continue reading Lemonade by Lemonade

Arnold Schwarzenegger probably hasn't said hasta la vista to Hollywood yet. While McG refused to confirm the news at a press gaggle in New York recently, to hype his upcoming Terminator Salvation, they all but invited speculation that the Governator will be back for one more round as the titular cyborg. At least in cameo … Continue reading Terminator Salvation May Feature Arnold Schwarzenegger

Portland, Oregon natives the Thermals have been hovering on the periphery since their 2003 debut, delivering solid records to undersized acclaim. The band's third album, The Body, The Blood, The Machine, conjures an America piloted by some sort of Christian-fascist regime ("They'll pound you with the love of Jesus...They'll own your days/ They're only God's … Continue reading The Body, The Blood, The Machine by The Thermals

Aussie actress Rachel Griffiths is adding another brother or sister to her brood. The Emmy-nominated star of ABC's Brothers & Sisters is pregnant with her third child, according to People. Griffiths, 40, has been married to artist Andrew Taylor since 2002. They have a son, Banjo Patrick, 5, and a daughter, Adelaide Rose, 3.

The pressure may be on for Amy Poehler to deliver big on her highly buzzed-about upcoming NBC sitcom, but she’s keeping pretty calm about it all. “You just try to do your best and work with talented people,” Poehler told me at last night’s Sundance party at Village at the Yard’s T-Mobile Diner for Spring … Continue reading Amy Poehler New Sitcom

The list of celebrity suspects stopping by the CSI franchise just keeps getting longer. Most recently, we've heard all about Taylor Swift on the set of the Las Vegas-based original, and Sean Combs matching wits with David Caruso on CSI: Miami. Now, new parents Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz are slated to make an appearance … Continue reading CSI Celebrity Appearances

Whitney Houston may come through and actually perform at Clive Davis’ legendary Grammys preparty. The long-embattled songbird is scheduled to be on the bill when Davis cohosts the annual bash for the first time with NARAS on Feb. 7 at the Beverly Hills Hilton hotel. Ms Houston was supposed to perform last year along with … Continue reading Whitney Houston and Jennifer Hudson On Same Card

Lindsay Lohan might not have technically split with Samantha Ronson, but the lovers' tiff almost led to Lohan technically violating probation in her DUI case. While the legging-favoring actress was diverting attention yesterday by shopping with her sister in Malibu, attorney Blair Berk was in Beverly Hills Court attending a progress hearing on Lohan's behalf. … Continue reading Lindsay Lohan Romance Woes Almost Probation Violation

Boy George was sentenced to 15 months in prison this morning, two months after a British court found him guilty of falsely imprisoning a male escort by tying him to his bed and beating him with a metal chain. In sentencing Boy George, whose real name is George O'Dowd, Snaresbrook Judge David Radford called the … Continue reading Boy George In Prison

In case there happens to be someone who still needs proof that the old Britney Spears has returned, look no further than the pop star's exposed midriff, seen here in a shot just posted to her Website. The pic was taken as the "Womanizer" songstress prepares for her upcoming world tour, The Circus Starring Britney … Continue reading Britney Spears Comeback

The Sun has apologised to Sharon Osbourne. As anyone who watched the Rock of Love Charm School reunion special knows, nobody insults Sharon Osbourne and gets away with it, and The Sun has learned the hard way. The U.K. tabloid has agreed to pay the rock family for libel damages and legal fees. The reality-TV … Continue reading Sun Apologises To Sharon Osbourne

Not that it's too difficult a feat to achieve, but Steve Carell just surpassed Michael Scott in the battle of small-business prowess. The Office star is now the proud owner of a local landmark general store in the historic village of Marshfield Hills, Mass, where Carell and his wife, Nancy Walls, own a summer home. … Continue reading Steve Carell From Office To General Store

The Los Angeles City Attorney's office says that a criminal complaint will be filed against Johnny Knoxville after airport screeners found a grenade in the reformed daredevil's luggage early this morning. "As he was being screened, security noticed an image of a hand grenade in his carry-on," says Los Angeles International Airport Police Sgt. Jim … Continue reading Johnny Knoxville Grenade at LAX

Jennifer Aniston was surely looking as if she was doing something, or someone, naughty last night at Chateau Marmont. An utterly radiant, glowing, just-washed-that-hanger-on-st inky-pop-star-outta-my-fabulo usly-coiffed hair Jen was dashing down to the valet last night giggling. Of course, the garage was closed to the common folk, but eager parking peeps couldn't wait to service … Continue reading Jennifer Aniston New Man

Both Ed McMahon and Citibank have seen better decades. But only one of those financially strapped institutions owes the other nearly $180,000. A Los Angeles judge ruled in Citibank's favor Thursday in its lawsuit against the former Tonight Show sidekick, filed to collect on debt McMahon accrued over the last four years. The bank sued … Continue reading Judgement Against Ed McMahon

Ricardo Montalban, who presided over TV's original Fantasy Island as the all-knowing, white-suited Mr. Roarke, revealed an impressive chest while provoking Captain Kirk in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and seduced potential car buyers with "Corinthean leather," died today. He was 88. Montalban's death was announced by a city council member from Los … Continue reading Ricardo Montalban Dies

The new producers of the 81st Academy Awards have hatched a new stunt ostensibly to lure millions of viewers to their television sets on Hollywood's Biggest Night - keep the A-list presenters a surprise. A spokeswoman for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has confirmed that newbie producers Laurence Mark and Bill Condon … Continue reading New Stunt For 2009 Oscars