While you were working...
January 13th, 2012
06:00 PM ET

While you were working...

Today's news you might've missed:

  • "Game of Thrones" is coming...back on Sunday, April 1 at 9 p.m. Also newly scheduled on HBO's calendar: Julianne Moore as Sarah Palin in "Game Change," which will debut March 10.
  • Adele is warming up her pipes for her first post-surgery live performance at the Brit Awards on February 21. [MTV]
  • The "Twilight" franchise is drawing to a close this year, but Kristen Stewart's still cashing in: The actress is the face of a new Balenciaga scent that's expected to arrive this fall.  [WWD]
  • The plot for the "Friends with Kids" trailer feels oddly familiar - like "No Strings Attached" married "The Switch" and had a baby called "Knocked Up" - but it gets "we might go see this" points based on the cast.

  • Just when you thought witches/superheroes/anyone else with a latent power was "the new vampire," NBC is attempting to create a Dracula drama. The concept will reportedly be very "'Dangerous Liaisons' meets 'The Tudors.'" [Deadline]
  • Katy Perry is looking a little blue, but don't worry, it's probably temporary: The singer's been spotted with new blue hair as she was spotted out stepping out in her first post-split appearance to film an Adidas commercial. [E!]

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Lil Wayne to publish memoir on prison time
January 13th, 2012
05:45 PM ET

Lil Wayne to publish memoir on prison time

Lil Wayne will soon speak through the pages of a book instead of the songs of an album, as the rapper has lined up a memoir about his time in prison.

The Young Money star served an eight month stint at Rikers Island in 2010 for a gun charge, and was released in November of that year. While imprisoned, he kept a series of journals, and those writings will be compiled for a book entitled "Gone Till November," Billboard reports.

Set to be released on November 28, "Gone Till November" will reveal the rapper's thoughts about his family, his past, the people he's encountered and his future plans.

Says Ben Greenberg, executive editor of Grand Central Publishing, "We are thrilled to be publishing Wayne's prison memoir. He kept detailed journals of his inner and outer life while he was on Rikers Island, and they certainly tell a story."


Filed under: Books • Celebrities • Lil Wayne
'One Life to Live' draws to a close
January 13th, 2012
05:33 PM ET

'One Life to Live' draws to a close

Editor's Note: This post contains some spoilers for the January 13 episode of ABC's "One Life to Live."

Friday's series finale for long-running soap "One Life to Live" was likely doubly bitter for fans, since they know that the show won't get to shift online as previously hoped. Company Prospect Park announced in November that it couldn't carry on the legacy of either "OLTL," or its fellow deceased soap, "All My Children," on the Web.

And so after 43 years, "OLTL" signed off for good from ABC on Friday. While there was a cliffhanger involved, it wasn't, as TV Line points out, anywhere near the gun firing that brought "All My Children" to a close. (Although at that point, fans were expecting to be able to pick up with the series when it moved online.)

Instead, "OLTL" went for "a bevy of heartwarming moments" to bring the soap to a close, including the paternity of Jessica and the birth of Destiny's son.

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Channing Tatum: I know I'm not the best actor
January 13th, 2012
03:56 PM ET

Channing Tatum: I know I'm not the best actor

While some may cringe at some of Channing Tatum's career choices - the dance franchise "Step-Up," or the 2010 romance "Dear John" - he tells Details magazine that he took such gigs for a reason, and it wasn't just a paycheck.

"You gotta do 'Dear Johns,'" Tatum said, also adding his February love story co-starring Rachel McAdams, "The Vow," to the list of "musts."

Tatum will play Leo, the loving, devoted husband to McAdams' Paige, who forgets their happy relationship when she suffers severe memory loss following a car accident. Leo, of course, embarks on a mission to help Paige fall for him all over again. (Yup, it's coming out Valentine's Day weekend.)

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Filed under: Celebrities • movies
Sheldon brings the bling on 'Big Bang Theory'
January 13th, 2012
02:56 PM ET

Sheldon brings the bling on 'Big Bang Theory'

I'll admit that I was extra excited to see that Thursday's return of "The Big Bang Theory" was an episode focusing on "Shamy."

Sheldon being Sheldon, he could care less about Amy's scientific accomplishments, and instead boasted about his 100 Twitter followers... so it looked like he was in the dog house.

And so Leonard stepped in with some tried and true advice: "You skip over any attempt to repair your emotional connection and you win back her affection with an empty financial gesture."

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Wes Anderson goes to camp with 'Moonrise Kingdom'
January 13th, 2012
02:56 PM ET

Wes Anderson goes to camp with 'Moonrise Kingdom'

Even if we didn't include his name in the headline, we're betting you could tell the trailer below is for a Wes Anderson movie.

After taking us into the animated world of the "Fantastic Mr. Fox" in 2009, Anderson takes us to summer camp with the live action "Moonrise Kingdom," expected to have a limited release in late May.

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What George Clooney loves about the Globes
January 13th, 2012
02:00 PM ET

What George Clooney loves about the Globes

We had no idea we had so much in common with George Clooney.

True, none of us are 50-year-old acclaimed actors dating Stacy Keibler, but we do share an adoration for the antics that seem to occur at one awards ceremony in particular: The Golden Globes.

"My favorite part is somebody always gets hammered and really screws up, which is good fun," Clooney told CNN of the Globes awards, at which he'll be on Sunday. His two films, "The Ides of March" and "The Descendants," brought in nine nominations.

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'Jersey Shore's' PSAs teach Seaside survival
January 13th, 2012
01:44 PM ET

'Jersey Shore's' PSAs teach Seaside survival

Last night’s episode of “Jersey Shore” was a sort of reel of dysfunctional public service announcements:

  • When you “burn your face off” at the tanning salon, apply a generous amount of aloe and use Freeze Pops to lessen the sting.
  • If your boyfriend takes issue with your constant need to flaunt your panties in public, wear a less cute pair under your club attire. Donning a pair embroidered with your beau’s name will only heighten your desire to hike up your skirt and show off your lady parts.
  • To ensure a second meeting with your one night stand, steal his diamond chain before he kicks you out at 4 a.m. Bring the chain back the next afternoon and pretend you don’t remember stuffing it in your shorts the previous night.

But not all of the episode’s PSAs were “Shore”-ified. For the first time, “Jersey Shore” included an important takeaway.

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Friday's Top Five: Funniest parenting movies
January 13th, 2012
12:09 PM ET

Friday's Top Five: Funniest parenting movies

Now that the initial media blitz over their daughter Blue Ivy has begun to subside, the reality of parenthood should be sinking in for Mr. and Mrs. Carter (a.k.a., Jay-Z and Beyonce). These realities may include sleepless nights, lactation 101, and perhaps even poop that squirts.

But as much of an adjustment as parenthood is, it also offers plenty of comedy - as evidenced by this week's list. These funny parenting films are reminders that coaching little league, carrying around a copy of  Dr. Spock and making homemade applesauce are all part of the wondrous adventure of having kids - even when you're a celebrity.

Hopefully, the latest pair of famous parents can find some time to sit down and enjoy one of the films in this week’s round-up and have a good laugh. What movies would you recommend?

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New Edition announces dates for anniversary tour
January 13th, 2012
11:56 AM ET

New Edition announces dates for anniversary tour

Eighties R&B group New Edition had high expectations for 2012, and they're not letting fans down.

According to Centric TV, all six original members have laid out a schedule for their 30th anniversary tour, starting with a stop in Louisville Kentucky on February 10.

With Ronnie DeVoe, Bobby Brown, Johnny Gil, Ricky Bell, Ralph Tresvant and Michael Bivins all on board, fans can expect to hear old hits like "Can You Stand the Rain" as well as the singles that launched their solo careers.

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