Judge Judy Speaks Out In Support Of Gay Marriage

May 18, 2012

Judge Judy Sheinlan has never shy about voicing her opinions, and Friday on “The View,” (weekdays on ABC) she spoke out in support of gay marriage.
After telling the ladies that one of the most heart-warming marriages she’d ever presided over was between a gay couple, she declared herself an advocate for marriage equality. “If you’re [...]

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Donna Summer’s Legacy: A Pop-Culture Guide

May 17, 2012

Classic disco tunes found their way into just about every corner of our culture, from ‘American Idol’ to Beyoncé’s ‘Naughty Girl.’By John Mitchell

Donna Summer

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The death of Donna Summer on Thursday (May 17) at age 63 after a long battle with cancer has many reflecting on the impact the disco legend had on [...]

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‘Hunger Games’ At The Movie Awards: Dos And Don’ts

May 17, 2012

In this week’s Hobnobbing, we offer advice for the franchise’s first outing at the big show!By Amy Wilkinson

Jennifer Lawrence in “Hunger Games”

Photo: Lionsgate

Come June 3, “The Hunger Games” will enter a brand-new arena: the 2012 MTV Movie Awards. And this is one fiery debut for the film franchise, with eight nominations, including Movie of the [...]

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Guinness World Records Responds To Jack White’s ‘Elitist’ Claims

May 17, 2012

Guinness spokesperson explains why they refused to recognize a White Stripes show as ‘the shortest concert of all time.’By James Montgomery

Jack White

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Over the years, Jack White has taken umbrage with overzealous radio programmers, the Internet and, uh, Jason Stollsteimer (to name just a few) but in the new issue of Interview magazine, he lashes [...]

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Britney Spears Calls ‘X Factor’ A ‘Beautiful Concept’

May 16, 2012

Spears says she wants to ‘inspire’ contestants on the Fox show. By Jocelyn Vena

“X Factor” judges L.A. Reid, Demi Lovato, Simon Cowell and Britney Spears at the FOX Upfront

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Britney Spears seems poised and ready to sit beside her fellow “X Factor” judges on the revamped second season of the show. At [...]

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Aaron Sorkin To Make Directorial Debut With ‘Steve Jobs’

May 16, 2012

‘The Social Network’ screenwriter will adapt the Apple co-founder’s biography for the big screen.By Fallon Prinzivalli

Aaron Sorkin

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From “The Social Network” to “Moneyball,” screenwriter Aaron Sorkin’s work has been widely praised — the former landing him an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. Now he’s turning his sights on the highly anticipated “Steve Jobs.” Sony [...]

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‘Glee’ Cast ‘Not Surprised’ By Lindsay Lohan Cameo Drama

May 16, 2012

‘I mean, you never really know what’s true and what’s not,’ Lea Michele tells MTV News about Lohan’s appearance on the show.By Jocelyn Vena

Lindsay Lohan on “Glee”

Photo: Adam Rose/ FOX

On Tuesday night, the long-hyped Lindsay Lohan episode of “Glee” hit the airwaves. Although her appearance was short, it was also full of sweet, self-deprecating humor. [...]

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PHOTO: Melissa Rycroft’s Bikini Body

May 16, 2012

We’ve followed former “Bachelor” contestant Melissa Rycroft on her journey to find love and start a family, and now she’s showing off her super-fit figure in the new issue of In Touch.
Rycroft welcomed daughter Ava with husband Tye Strickland in February 2011, and like many new moms, struggled with losing the baby weight. However, thanks [...]

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Medical Emergency On ‘Deadliest Catch’

May 16, 2012

“Deadliest Catch” (Tue., 9 p.m. ET on Discovery) highlights the very real dangers faced by the men fishing the Bering Sea for Alaska King Crab.
Tuesday night’s episode featured a medical emergency onboard the Wizard after newbie deckhand Chris Scambler collapsed and started having convulsions.
At first, the crew assumed he was suffering the effects of severe [...]

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2012 Video Music Awards To Take Over Staples Center

May 15, 2012

Show will air live from Los Angeles on Thursday, September 6, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.By James Montgomery

The Staples Center, site of the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards

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The MTV Video Music Awards are moving to the home of the Lakers: Staples Center in Los Angeles.

That’s right. On Thursday, September 6, at 8 p.m. [...]

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