'IDOL' Host Seacrest Comments on Pacitti Exit
by Eddie Varley - February 16, 2009 American Idol host Ryan Seacrest has confirmed reports that contestant Joanna Pacitti was dropped from the competition because she had business relationships with two executives of the show's production company, 19 Entertainment....
Update: LAPD Confirms Reports that Brittany Murphy Has Died at Age 32
by BWW News Desk - December 20, 2009 ...
Richardson Flown to New Hospital, Exact Condition Unknown
by Eddie Varley - March 17, 2009 TMZ is reporting that Natasha Richardson has been flown to a new hospital in relation to needed care regarding her treatment, the hospital told TMZ Richardson is sedated and suffering from brain swelling -- but is not brain dead. Richardson was accompanied by a medical team for the flight...
RIALTO CHATTER: Pascal On Piven, Moss Moves On
by Eddie Varley - February 28, 2009 Adam Pascal now starring in RENT at the Pantages in L.A. was caught by the TMZ cameras and gave the gossip news site his thoughts on Jeremy Piven using 'sushi to bail on his Broadway play SPEED-THE-PLOW -- calling Piv's excuse 'crap' and total bull'....
Tragedy Strikes Travolta Family, Son Jett Passes Away
by Eddie Varley - January 02, 2009 TMZ has reported the sad news that John Travolta's 16 year old son, Jett passed away today....
Piven Exits SPEED-THE-PLOW, Mamet Comments on Illness
by Eddie Varley - December 17, 2008 Variety is reporting that Jeremy Piven will abruptly end his run in Broadway's 'Speed-the-Plow,' after missing Tuesday evening's performance and a Wednesday matinee. Sources revealed to Variety that Piven has informed the producers that he hasn't been feeling well and that the condition is attributa...
Schreiber Aids Ailing Audience Member During BRIDGE Performance
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2010 Actor Liev Schreiber came to aid of an ailing audience member during last night's performance of 'A View From The Bridge', reports TMZ....
Jessica Lange Injured in Fall at Minnesota Cabin
by Eddie Varley - March 18, 2009 TMZ is reporting that actress Jessica Lange took a fall at her Minnesota cabin yesterday....
Nicollette Sheridan Claims 'Housewives' Creator Assaulted Her
by James Sims - April 06, 2010 Now comes a lawsuit, filed by Nicollette Sheridan, alleging that Marc Cherry forcefully hit her with his hand across the face and head after the actress questioned a script element......
Butz Steps In For SPEED-THE-PLOW, Piven Back In LA
by Eddie Varley - December 18, 2008 The New York Post is giving more details regarding Piven's exit from the show, and reveals that Norbert Leo Butz will step in to help the production for now. Variety reported last night that Jeremy Piven would abruptly end his run in Broadway's Speed-the-Plow, after missing Tuesday evening's perform...
Ailing Piven Out of SPEED-THE-PLOW, Return Unknown
by Eddie Varley - December 17, 2008 TMZ is reporting that current Speed-The-Plow star and three-time Emmy Award winner Jeremy Piven is ailing and may not be able to return to the show....
Michael Jackson, The King Of Pop, Dead At Age 50
by Eddie Varley - June 25, 2009 Multiple news outlets, including the Los Angeles Times and the Associated Press, are reporting that Michael Jackson, The King of Pop, has died. The singer was 50 years old....
The New York Times' Brantley & Isherwood Reveal Top Picks of 2009
by Jessica Lewis - December 18, 2009 Famed New York Times theater critics Ben Brantley and Charles Isherwood have revealed their top picks for 2009. The Norman Conquests and the Emperor Jones came out on top, making both lists. See below for their top ten recommendations....
RIALTO CHATTER: Miffed Mason Denies Racism Charges
by Eddie Varley - March 16, 2009 Legendary stand-up comedian Jackie Mason is fightng back after catching heat for using what many people consider to be a Yiddish racial slur to describe President Barack Obama during his Thursday night performance at Feinsteins At Loews Regency....
NY Post Reveals 'IDOL' Cast-Off Pacitti's Sexy Pics
by Eddie Varley - February 14, 2009 She was almost an 'ANNIE' and was hoping to be an 'IDOL', but that all changed with word that Joanna Pacitti let go from the competition. Now the New York Post has discovered a series of sexy bikini shots of the young singer that were taken for a Brazilian bikini line last October....
Arizona Theatre Company's 2009 Season: SOMEBODY/NOBODY Begins 3/7
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2009 Somebody/Nobody will be performed in Tucson from March 7 -28, 2009 and in Phoenix from April 2 - 19, 2009. Sheena is a somebody who wants to be a nobody. Loli is a nobody desperate to be a somebody. In this hilarious world premiere comedy about Hollywood, fame and the TMZ, renowned playwright Jane ...
New Details Emerge on Pacitti 'IDOL' Ousting
by Eddie Varley - February 12, 2009 Fox has not released any more information on why she was deemed ineligible, mearly hours after the reverse was determined on the show. Rumors have swirled for weeks about Pacitti being close friends with some 19 Entertainment (the production company behind Idol) and now TMZ has learned that was the ...
Arizona Theatre Company's 2009 Season: SOMEBODY/NOBODY Begins 3/7
by Reynard Loki - January 19, 2009 Somebody/Nobody will be performed in Tucson from March 7 -28, 2009 and in Phoenix from April 2 - 19, 2009. Sheena is a somebody who wants to be a nobody. Loli is a nobody desperate to be a somebody. In this hilarious world premiere comedy about Hollywood, fame and the TMZ, renowned playwright Jane ...
Michael Jackson Estate Signs Deal with Cirque du Solei for Two Shows
by Jessica Lewis - April 20, 2010 TMZ.com has just revealed that the executors managing Michael Jackson's estate have concluded a deal with Cirque du Soleil for the creation of a Jackson-themed spectacular. Co-executor of the Jackson estate John Branca has reportedly told TMZ that the first production will open in late 2010 and emb...
Lineup for New Season of DANCING WITH THE STARS Announced Monday 3/1
by TV News Desk - February 28, 2010 The lineup for the new season of the ABC dance competition 'Dancing With The Stars' is set to be announced Monday, March 1....
The New York Times' Brantley & Isherwood Reveal Top Picks of 2009
by Jessica Lewis - December 18, 2009 Famed New York Times theater critics Ben Brantley and Charles Isherwood have revealed their top picks for 2009. The Norman Conquests and the Emperor Jones came out on top, making both lists. See below for their top ten recommendations....
Richardson Being Treated at Lenox Hill Hospital, Family By Her Side
by Eddie Varley - March 18, 2009 CNN and other news sources are reporting that members of Natasha Richardson's family are gathering at the New York City hospital where the Tony-winning actress was reportedly taken with a serious head injury after falling on a Canadian resort ski slope....
Butz Steps In For SPEED-THE-PLOW, Piven Back In LA
by Eddie Varley - December 18, 2008 The New York Post is giving more details regarding Piven's exit from the show, and reveals that Norbert Leo Butz will step in to help the production for now. Variety reported last night that Jeremy Piven would abruptly end his run in Broadway's Speed-the-Plow, after missing Tuesday evening's perform...
Tragedy Strikes Travolta Family, Son Jett Passes Away
by Eddie Varley - January 02, 2009 TMZ has reported the sad news that John Travolta's 16 year old son, Jett passed away today.... |
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