'Showbiz Tonight' Flashpoint': Is Anthony Weiner Hollywood-bound?

'Showbiz Tonight' Flashpoint': Is Anthony Weiner Hollywood-bound?

Congressman Anthony Weiner has finally resigned from office after his Twitter sexting scandal. And today, I can tell you he’s starting to receive Hollywood offers. So we have to ask, should Weiner go to Hollywood?

It’s certainly fun to ponder the idea of Anthony Weiner going Hollywood, and it’s easy to see how writers or shows might want to capitalize on his story since people are so aware of him right now. But I think what he really needs to do is disappear and work on his life. Although, if Weiner does decide to go Hollywood, he will fit right in with the narcissistic crowd.

We’ve also got a big debate tonight over Lady Gaga new video, “Edge of Glory.” Some people think it’s brilliant, some think it’s a total bore.

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Buzz Aldrin files to divorce wife

Buzz Aldrin files to divorce wife

Looks like it is a bad week for octogenarian love.

First 85-year-old Hugh Hefner loses his fiancée and now PEOPLE is reporting that 81-year old Buzz Aldrin has filed for divorce from his wife of more than 23 years.

The astronaut and former "Dancing with the Stars" contestant reportedly separated from his wife on Tuesday and is citing  "irreconcilable difference" in the divorce petition filed Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

Lois Driggs Cannon was Aldrin's third wife and could often be seen cheering him from the audience when he competed last year on "DWTS."

Final 'Harry Potter’ trailer hits the web

Final 'Harry Potter’ trailer hits the web

July 15 is still a ways away, but don't despair, "Potter" fans - the film's new trailer gives a glimpse of about 30 more seconds of the franchise's final chapter!

The extended trailer for “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" appeared on the web Thursday, packing intense action sequences into the two-minute and 33-second preview.

The trailer focuses largely on the life-or-death battle between Potter and Lord Voldemort, but also teases the infamous Hogwarts battle, rare moments between Ron-and-Hermione and the Molly Weasley-Bellatrix Lestrange showdown.

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'Big Bang Theory' star: Penny's last name is...?

'Big Bang Theory' star: Penny's last name is...?

If you're still wondering what Penny's last name is on "The Big Bang Theory," you're not the only one. Even the cast hasn't been clued in about Kaley Cuoco's character, claims star Jim Parsons.

"We really don't know. I've made suggestions. We all have. But nobody will take one," he tells The Wrap. "She really doesn't have one - unless they've been writing one over the summer break. When I left work, Penny had no last name."

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Big surprises (and Lady Gaga) on 'SYTYCD'

Big surprises (and Lady Gaga) on 'SYTYCD'

Well, that was unusual.

Thursday night's "So You Think You Can Dance" results show, the first one this season, fittingly had a couple of unexpected firsts.

What was expected, for the most part, were the couples who made the bottom three. I was correct in guessing that Jess and Clarice, and Tadd and Jordan would be at the bottom. I was a little surprised that Robert and Miranda were there though, but not entirely. I may have overestimated Robert's popularity, but, then again, there are plenty of winners who have been in the bottom.

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Liza Minnelli: What I learned from Elizabeth Taylor

Liza Minnelli: What I learned from Elizabeth Taylor

Nearly three months after the passing of screen legend Elizabeth Taylor, Liza Minneilli continues to be inspired by her lifelong friend.

"Elizabeth had so much energy, and she was always doing something for somebody," the singer tells the Daily Mail. In fact, Minnelli says, Taylor founded amfAR in 1985 after discovering that their mutual friend, actor Rock Hudson, was suffering from AIDS.

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Snooki debuts pickle-printed flip-flops

Snooki debuts pickle-printed flip-flops

Just four months after first promoting her collection of fuzzy slippers, Snooki makes another contribution to the footwear industry.

The “Jersey Shore” star has attached her brand to a line of flip-flops and wedge sandals by Hicksville, New York-based footwear company MeyeWorld LLC, according to Footwear News.

The collection, complete with a pair of pickle-printed flip-flops, will debut later this year. A spring collection with follow in 2012.

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'Glee' brings in new writers; Paltrow surprises fans

'Glee' brings in new writers; Paltrow surprises fans

Perhaps the folks over at "Glee" heard our prayers for a few less "teachable moments" next season.

Six new writers have been added to the show, The Hollywood Reporter says. Allison Adler, Marti Noxon, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Michael Hitchcock, Matt Hodgson and Ross Maxwell have joined Ryan Murphy and team to craft story lines for Season 3.

The group of new writers brings quite a pedigree.

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Oprah: I want O.J. to confess to me

Oprah: I want O.J. to confess to me

Her iconic talk show may be over, but Oprah Winfrey still has a dream interview.

“I have a dream of O.J. Simpson confessing to me,” Winfrey said. “And I am going to make that happen, people.”

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the remarks were made during a Q & A at the National Cable and Telecommunications Association's annual Cable Show held at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center. FULL POST

Emma Roberts: Aunt Julia doesn't get me roles

Emma Roberts: Aunt Julia doesn't get me roles

She's one of Hollywood's hottest young actresses, but Emma Roberts insists her famous family isn't responsible for her career.

Roberts, who is the niece of Julia Roberts and daughter of Eric Roberts, tells PopEater, "[People] talk about nepotism, which I think is so ridiculous considering it's obviously not true. Because I've auditioned for so many things and never gotten the part. Also it's like, you know, maybe someone can get you one part but they can't really get you ten parts."

The "Scream 4" star, currently starring in "The Art of Getting By," adds that she gets especially annoyed with bloggers who write that she only gets cast because of her last name.

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