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Could 'Bridesmaids' snag an Oscar nod?When you reflect back on the biggest movies of 2011, taking into consideration box office success, buzz and residual impact, "Bridesmaids" is an obvious choice for the top of the list. The film, written by Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo and directed by Paul Feig, not only established a box office record - it's the top-grossing R-rated female comedy ever with $169 million earned domestically - but it was also loved by both critics and audiences alike. Add to that its lingering cultural impact of reinforcing the (captain obvious) concept that women can be just as raunchily comedic as men, along with the public clamoring for a sequel, and it would make sense if you expect to see it among the best picture Oscar nominees announced tomorrow. 2 Live Crew to reunite in 2012For some of you, it's been years since you last listened to a 2 Live Crew cut, but the group behind "Me So Horny" is ready to get back on the road once again. Luther Campbell - a.k.a. Uncle Luke - announced at the Sundance Film Festival this weekend that the rap group is getting back together this year. While doing promotion for his appearance in the short film, "The Life and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke," Campbell let it slip that there are also plans to go on tour. Campbell, now 51, has said that he's ready to start practicing. 2 Live Crew's 1989 album, "As Nasty As They Wanna Be," is infamous for being at the center of controversy when an obscenity lawsuit highlighting the record's raunchiness went all the way to the Supreme Court. Paul Simon’s Oprah endorsementIn the 26 years since Paul Simon released “Graceland,” his album has secured its place in music history. It’s considered by many to be one of the greatest records of all time. Oprah Winfrey would not disagree. In the new documentary “Under African Skies,” which is premiering at Sundance, Oprah reveals “Graceland” is her favorite album ever (Stevie Wonder’s “Songs in the Key of Life” ranks second in her book). Aretha Franklin calls off engagementQueen of Soul Aretha Franklin is putting the brakes on her engagement and impending nuptials. The legendary songstress announced her engagement to her longtime friend William "Willie" Wilkerson at the start of the year, but she tells CNN in a statement Monday that the pair have decided they're "moving a little too fast." Franklin, 69, continues, "There were a number of things that had not been thought through thoroughly." Tim Tebow is ‘still a guy’The Denver Broncos' season is over, and you were probably looking forward to reading a little news that didn’t include Tim Tebow in it. Sorry to disappoint, but to be fair... you’re the one who keeps clicking on the headlines. The NFL quarterback earned an ear-piercing ovation this weekend when he joined country singer Brad Paisley on stage to sing “I’m Still a Guy.” “We’ve seen you throw an 80-yard touchdown pass, but can you sing?” Paisley asked Tebow during the concert at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. Tracy Morgan falls ill at Sundance“30 Rock” star Tracy Morgan was rushed to the hospital on Sunday night after collapsing at the Sundance Film Festival. The actor was being honored at the Creative Coalition Spotlight Awards and fell unconscious shortly after his acceptance speech, according to Variety. Morgan’s rep confirmed to CNN that his client is being treated after falling ill during the event. CNN iReporter Chris Barrett captured footage of Morgan attending the awards ceremony on Sunday, about an hour before he passed out, Barrett tells CNN. Barrett added that he thought the 43-year-old actor was injured. “It looked like he was limping on the way into the venue," Barrett says. "He was being held up by multiple people. I thought he had a sprained ankle initially." Steven Tyler's national anthem performance draws criticsThe national anthem has become one of the trickiest performances for even an experienced pro to belt out, as proved by Steven Tyler's latest effort. The Aerosmith frontman tackled "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Sunday's AFC Championship football game, but not everyone was impressed.
Jay Cutler, Kristin Cavallari expecting first childFormer "Hills" star Kristin Cavallari and NFL quarterback Jay Cutler are showing no signs of their once-rocky history, as the celebrity couple have announced they’ve got a baby on the way. "We are thrilled to announce we are expecting our first child together," they told People magazine on Sunday. "It's an amazing time in our life and we can't wait to meet the new addition to our growing family." Cutler, 28, first proposed to Cavallari, 25, in April of last year after 10 months of dating, but the engagement ended abruptly in July. Months later, the Chicago Bears quarterback was seen cheering for his ex during her run on “Dancing With the Stars.” Maybe it was due to Cavallari’s "DWTS" moves or just to holiday cheer, but the couple gave engagement a second shot in late November. |
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Anderson on his new film http://t.co/iHvzoYjk 9:09 pm UTC, May 24 2012
Ashes of Star Trek star on rocket http://t.co/wXskv29d 9:09 pm UTC, May 24 2012
Eminem working on new record http://t.co/8YETV9Jf 9:09 pm UTC, May 24 2012
'Revenge' season finale not for the faint of heart: http://t.co/ZrRwtKZf 5:41 pm UTC, May 24 2012
Michael McKean still has sense of humor after accident http://t.co/rZ2H8eDT 5:13 pm UTC, May 24 2012
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