8 articles from 2009
30 May 2009 12:18 AM, PDT | From MTV Movie News | See recent MTV Movie News news
Anna Faris, Steve Carell and James Franco all want the last laugh at the MTV Movie Awards, Sunday at 9 p.m. Et.
By Eric Ditzian
Amy Poehler in "Baby Mama"
Photo: Universal
MTV Movie Awards categories come and go. We once gave out a Golden Popcorn statue for Best Sandwich. But one category that's been around since the beginning and deserves to stay forever is Best Comedic Performance. After all the Best Kisses have been bestowed and the Best Fights have been waged, it's the folks who made us laugh the hardest that might be remembered longest.
From pregnant baby mamas to clueless sorority house mothers, from stoned-out pot dealers to high-strung yes men to hapless secret agents, the 2009 Movie Awards offer quite a collection of side-splitting, guffaw-inducing nominees. Since this is one of the only categories to have neither "Twilight" nor "Slumdog Millionaire" dominating its ranks, it's tempting to
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30 May 2009 12:18 AM, PDT | From MTV Music News | See recent MTV Music News news
Anna Faris, Steve Carell and James Franco all want the last laugh at the MTV Movie Awards, Sunday at 9 p.m. Et.
By Eric Ditzian
Amy Poehler in "Baby Mama"
Photo: Universal
MTV Movie Awards categories come and go. We once gave out a Golden Popcorn statue for Best Sandwich. But one category that's been around since the beginning and deserves to stay forever is Best Comedic Performance. After all the Best Kisses have been bestowed and the Best Fights have been waged, it's the folks who made us laugh the hardest that might be remembered longest.
From pregnant baby mamas to clueless sorority house mothers, from stoned-out pot dealers to high-strung yes men to hapless secret agents, the 2009 Movie Awards offer quite a collection of side-splitting, guffaw-inducing nominees. Since this is one of the only categories to have neither "Twilight" nor "Slumdog Millionaire" dominating its ranks, it's tempting to
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26 May 2009 5:30 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news
Katie Holmes had quite the captive audience Sunday night in D.C. In the audience was her No. 1 fan, husband Tom Cruise, as well as the woman she was portraying. The 20th annual PBS Memorial Day Concert, which paid tribute to the sacrifices of American men and women in uniform, was broadcast live from the West Lawn of the National Mall in front of the U.S. Capitol Building where it took place. Holmes, who wore a simple black dress, shared the stage with her Broadway costar Dianne Wiest. Together, they told the story of Staff Sargent Jose Pequeno, of Sugar Hill,
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Susan Mandel
25 May 2009 4:25 AM, PDT | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino's nightlife venue Body English was teaming with famous faces on Saturday night. The weekly "Smashtime" groove fest hosted a Memorial Day celebrity crowd that included Jermaine Dupri, Nelly, Green Lantern, Asher Roth, Stephanie Pratt, and Tyrese Gibson.
Party-goers were treated to performances by legendary producer Dupri, Grammy Award-winning rapper Nelly and emerging hip-hop star Asher Roth.
At one junction in the night, actor and former model Tyrese joined Dupri and Roth on stage. Later, former Vegas Strip headliner Toni Braxton joined to fray by dancing with the company of celebs in attendance.
"Smashtime" hosted by E!, kicks off every Saturday night at Body English.
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7 May 2009 12:48 AM, PDT | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news
The previews to two remaining episodes of "CSI: NY" season 5 are bound together, revealing a shot that will wound one of the agents. A new episode, written by the star Melina Kanakaredes, is titled "Grounds for Deception" and airs Wednesday, May 13. The season finale "Pay Up" airs the next day on Thursday, May 14.
In "Grounds": When Stella discovers that New Yorkers are being murdered over ancient Greek artifacts, she hands over her badge to follow a clue that leads to Greece and, together with Mac, she uncovers one of the greatest mysteries in history.
In "Pay Up": When transferring Robert Dunbrook's son from prison to court, the NYPD is ambushed by a group of professional kidnappers who kill a member of the team and one of the CSI's lives hangs in the balance. Craig T. Nelson guest stars as Robert, Thad Luckinbill guest stars as Robert's son and
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16 January 2009 8:07 PM, PST | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news
"CSI: NY" is taking more and more guest appearances. This time, the CBS series will tap new parents Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson to play "Bonnie and Clyde'-like couple," a source tells People.
"Ashlee will be playing 'Lia Wickfield' and Pete will be playing 'Chester Bryon'," the source revealed further. No plot story for them has been dished out but EW's Michael Ausiello said that their episode will be aired on March 18. Ashlee has reportedly shot her part on Friday and Pete will catch up sometime next week.
"CSI: NY" has been lining up stars throughout the season, including the daughter of Bruce Willis, Rumer Willis, rapper Nelly and "My Name Is Earl" star Craig T. David.
This would not be the first acting gig for both Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz. Ashlee in partuclar appeared in "7th Heaven" as Cecilia Smith while Pete made cameo in several episodes of "One Tree Hill" as himself.
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16 January 2009 12:52 PM, PST | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news
Bonnie and Clyde are ready to rock and roll again, this time in the form of Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson-Wentz. The couple are set to guest star as a "Bonnie and Clyde" type couple on "CSI: NY."
Celebrity News Service has learned that the new parents are all set for the acting gig on "CSI: NY." According to sources, Ashlee will play a character named Lia Wickfield and Pete will play Chester Bryon.
The couple recently became parents to a baby boy named Bronx Mowgli Wentz. The baby was born in November of 2008.
This isn't the first time guest stars have appeared on the CBS show. Rumer Willis, daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, Craig T. Nelson and Nelly have all stopped by the popular show for guest parts.
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15 January 2009 11:40 PM, PST | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news
New parents Pete and Ashlee Simpson-Wentz have a new gig – a guest spot on CSI: NY, CBS confirms to People. "Ashlee will be playing 'Lia Wickfield' and Pete will be playing 'Chester Bryon'. They are a 'Bonnie and Clyde'-like couple," a source tells People. Ashlee is scheduled to begin filming her scenes Friday. Pete is expected to start shooting the show sometime next week.The popular CBS show has been a celebrity guest magnet, welcoming Craig T. Nelson, Rumer Willis and Nelly. Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello was first to report the news. Related Article: . Pete & Ashlee share a love of
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