While you were working...
October 7th, 2011
06:03 PM ET

While you were working...

Today's news you might've missed:

  • Reports are flying that Rihanna's "We Found Love" music video co-star, model and boxer Dudley O'Shaughnessy, is also the singer's new man. [The Daily Mail]
  • Someone's obviously still offering Johnny Depp stupid amounts of money: The actor is working on yet another film, this time a Dr. Seuss biopic that he's set to star in and produce. [Time]
  • We're not haters, but we definitely called this from the beginning. The CW's "H8R" has officially been canceled. [The Wrap]
  • Demi Lovato is heading back on tour with 10 stops scheduled in the U.S. The singer's bout on the road begins on November 16 in Detroit, and she'll also make stops in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Kansas City, St. Louis, Atlanta and Texas. [MTV]
  • Just because you're an "American Idol" doesn't mean you can hold on to your label: Season 9 "Idol" winner Lee DeWyze has been dropped from RCA records. [THR]

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Sharon Osbourne reveals breast implant removal
October 7th, 2011
05:46 PM ET

Sharon Osbourne reveals breast implant removal

They don't call it "The Talk” for nothing - co-host Sharon Osbourne spared no details when she recounted why she had her breast implants removed, People reports.

“One morning I woke up and one of my boobies was kind of much longer than the other," Sharon revealed Thursday on her CBS show. “... So I'm thinking, this isn't right.”

The feisty redhead gave a thorough description of her implant issues, telling viewers that one of her implants had "leaked into the wall of my stomach." Yikes!

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'The Magicians' novel to become Fox series
October 7th, 2011
05:03 PM ET

'The Magicians' novel to become Fox series

Deadline reports that Fox has a magical new series up its sleeve. The network is bringing Lev Grossman's best-selling fantasy novel “The Magicians” to TV.

Described as “Harry Potter for adults” by the New York Times, the book follows magical 20-somethings living in New York City.

The story’s protagonist Quentin Coldwater enters a portal to Brakebills College, where he’s taught magic. Upon his return home, he's forced to deal with adult issues in the boring mortal world. Like most young magicians, Quentin must eventually fight an evil force.

The hour-long drama will be written by “X-Men: First Class” and “Thor “co-writers Ashley Miller & Zack Stentz.

A sequel to “The Magicians,” titled “The Magician King” was published in August.


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Cats come out for 'Puss in Boots' premiere
October 7th, 2011
04:39 PM ET

Cats come out for 'Puss in Boots' premiere

Antonio Banderas has a way with the kitties.

Ahead of the more typical movie premiere, the 51-year-old actor hosted an all-feline debut for his latest animated feature "Puss in Boots," USA Today reports.

Catty Hollywood stars "Leonardo DiCatrio," "Kitty Perry" and "Cat Blanchett" were all in attendance for the flick, which will be released October 28.

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Filed under: Celebrities • movies
Clint Eastwood in talks to star in baseball flick
October 7th, 2011
04:03 PM ET

Clint Eastwood in talks to star in baseball flick

Oscar-winning director Clint Eastwood is returning to his roots, according to Entertainment Weekly. Look out, Brad Pitt – the 81-year-old actor is reportedly in talks to star in an upcoming baseball drama.

We can thank Beyonce’s unborn baby for Clint’s potential new role. According to Deadline, her pregnancy forced Eastwood to postpone directing his remake of “A Star is Born," in which Beyonce's been cast.

With some extra time on his hands, sources tell EW that the Hollywood legend is circling the movie “Trouble With the Curve," in which he'd play an old baseball scout who convinces his daughter to go on the road with him.

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'Grey's Anatomy': 'This is my sexy zombie nurse!'
October 7th, 2011
03:38 PM ET

'Grey's Anatomy': 'This is my sexy zombie nurse!'

Last night’s “Grey’s Anatomy” was all about the men - with zombies, Hobbits, Stormtroopers, hammers, power saws and beers aplenty.

Instead of a voiceover from Meredith, we hear Derek say: “There are distinct differences between male and female brains…"

And then we get a rundown on the Mars vs. Venus thing from Seattle Grace-Mercy West's male staff: Richard Webber chimes in to say that women are usually better at attention and memory, while Sloan informs us that "women are hard-wired to communicate with language, detail, empathy… Men? Not so much."

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Overheard: Why is Hugh Jackman embarrassed?
October 7th, 2011
03:11 PM ET

Overheard: Why is Hugh Jackman embarrassed?

“I don’t think I’ve ever been more embarrassed in my life.”

-Hugh Jackman told PopSugar about a risqué scene he filmed with his “Butter” costar Jennifer Garner. He goes on to explain:

“There was one scene where we make out in a car, but it’s never seen - you only hear it. … [The] sound guy, the director, me and Jen Garner got in a car to make making love sounds. It’s kind of humiliating. Particularly, as we discovered, he couldn’t record us both at the same time. So one had to perform, then the other had to perform. And I’m really glad she went first because I never would have gone as far as she did.”

"Butter," a Midwestern-set comedy about butter carving, hits theaters in 2012.


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Can Raj find love on 'The Big Bang Theory'?
October 7th, 2011
02:47 PM ET

Can Raj find love on 'The Big Bang Theory'?

Poor Raj, he seems doomed to live a dateless existence, a fact which was made even more clear on Thursday night's "Big Bang Theory."

For one brief, shining moment, he seemed to hit it off with a friend of Penny's, a deaf girl, who sadly was only in it for his money.

That's right, the Koothrappalis are "halfway between Bruce Wayne and Scrooge McDuck," according to Howard. Who knew?

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'Ant' invades Michael Jackson tribute
October 7th, 2011
01:58 PM ET

'Ant' invades Michael Jackson tribute

Ants will rock this weekend's Michael Jackson tribute concert... in a manner of speaking.

Alien Ant Farm, the alt rock band that can claim a surprisingly long history with the late King of Pop, is on the bill. The group famously recorded a cover of Jackson's "Smooth Criminal", which hit No. 1 on the modern rock charts in 2001.

The band will be performing that song along with a version of MJ's "PYT" at the Michael Forever concert in Cardiff, Wales, on Saturday.

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Gym, tan, drama on 'Jersey Shore'
October 7th, 2011
01:10 PM ET

Gym, tan, drama on 'Jersey Shore'

The Situation might be the most annoying person in the history of reality TV.

And that’s a bold statement, considering how many installments of “The Real Housewives” exist.

Following Snooki and Jionni’s spat - which caused him to leave Italy and her to climb in bed with Vinny for… moral support - last night’s episode was just mediocre.

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