How will 'Act of Valor' impact Special Operations Forces?
February 7th, 2012
06:35 PM ET

How will 'Act of Valor' impact Special Operations Forces?

"Act of Valor" was just one of the movies to have a trailer air during the most watched TV show in U.S. history on Sunday – that would be the Super Bowl – and some are wondering how the film will impact the typically media shy Special Operations Forces.

The film bills itself as a "motion picture starring active duty Navy SEALS." Special Operations Forces are rarely publicly identified, but the commander of US Special Operations Forces William McRaven said this movie is not exposing SEALs who were supposed to remain in the shadows.

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While you were working...
February 7th, 2012
06:30 PM ET

While you were working...

Today's news you might've missed:

  • Sighs of relief all around, "American Horror Story" fans. Jessica Lange will make an appearance in season 2. [LAT]
  • Over on HBO, "Boardwalk Empire" reportedly hasn't been as kind to Paz de la Huerta, as word has it she won't be back for season 3. [TVLine]
  • If your Valentine's Day date includes a viewing of the now PG-13 Reese Witherspoon/Chelsea Handler romcom "This Means War," either pick a new movie or plan to move Valentine's Day to February 17, because that's the movie's new release date. [Deadline]
  • We can't help but wonder, as we channel our inner Carrie Bradshaw, if Kelly Ripa sings "Cater 2 U" as she cooks and then serves her husband breakfast in bed every weekend. Just us? [US Weekly]
  • And now, for footage of someone who's purported to be Justin Bieber's bodyguard punching a paparazzo: [TMZ]
  • Happen to know anyone who attends Life Change Community Church in Agoura Hills, California? If not, now you (sorta) do: LeAnn Rimes and Kim Kardashian were spotted attending services there Sunday. [E!]

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Robert Downey Jr., wife Susan welcome son Exton
February 7th, 2012
05:55 PM ET

Robert Downey Jr., wife Susan welcome son Exton

It's another boy for Robert Downey Jr. The 46-year-old actor and his wife Susan welcomed a son on Tuesday morning in Los Angeles, CNN's confirmed.

The little one was born at 7:24 a.m., weighing in at 7 pounds and 5 ounces. The proud parents named their new addition Exton Elias Downey. With a name like that, we're sure Exton will have no trouble fitting in in Hollywood.

Dad Downey already has visions of stardom for his progeny, after all. When asked what he'd say to his unborn son back in December, the actor replied, "Are you ready for your close-up?"

Although it's the first child for Downey and Susan, the "Iron Man" star does have an 18-year-old son, Indio, from a previous marriage.

'Smash' ratings off to solid start
February 7th, 2012
04:44 PM ET

'Smash' ratings off to solid start

NBC execs must be feeling some vindication for the relentless promotion they did for their midseason drama, "Smash."

Missed last night's episode? Check out the recap

The new series, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a Broadway musical starring "American Idol" runner-up Katharine McPhee, Debra Messing, Anjelica Huston and Megan Hilty, was watched by 11.5 million in its post-"The Voice" time slot Monday.

With a 3.8 rating in the 18-49 demographic, the new show had the largest rating of any 10 p.m. drama this season.

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Filed under: television
'The Bachelor' goes to Panama
February 7th, 2012
03:15 PM ET

'The Bachelor' goes to Panama

Last night's episode of "The Bachelor" took us to Panama, where there's no sign of Van Halen at all.

Three dates were on tap for Ben and the nine remaining ladies this week - a one-on-one date, a group outing and the dreaded two-on-one, where one or both of the ladies chosen could go home before the date concludes.

Kacie B. gets the one-on-one, and she's told to "pack three things." Courtney the model is hopeful that Ben is thinning the herd, proudly noting that "two things" can occur during the Kacie B. date. Well, Ben could quit the show, so that's a third option right there.

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February 7th, 2012
01:59 PM ET

Eastwood's Chrysler 'Halftime' ad not actually shot in Detroit

One of the Super Bowl’s most buzzed-about ads – a Chrysler commercial in which Clint Eastwood growls about the recovery of the Detroit auto industry – was not actually filmed in the city it hails as “fighting again.”

In fact, it was filmed in several locations, including New Orleans, Los Angeles and parts of Northern California, according to Chrysler spokeswoman Dianna Gutierrez.

Were politics buried inside Eastwood's 'Halftime' commercial?

In the two-minute advertisement, Eastwood declares that “It’s halftime, America,” and urges the country to follow in the footsteps of Detroit in rising from the recession.

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Madonna announces 2012 world tour dates
February 7th, 2012
12:54 PM ET

Madonna announces 2012 world tour dates

If you thought Madonna was going to strip off those high-heeled boots and put her feet up after the Super Bowl halftime show, think again. (This is Madonna we're talking about, after all.)

Instead, the pop star is gearing up for a world tour that will launch in Tel Aviv, Israel, on May 29.

Madge is taking her tour to "arenas, stadiums and special outdoor sights" around the globe, a statement says. She'll also head back Down Under, where she hasn't held a concert in 20 years, to wrap the tour up in early 2013.

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Filed under: Celebrities • Madonna • Music
Drake sued over 'Marvin's Room'
February 7th, 2012
12:48 PM ET

Drake sued over 'Marvin's Room'

It's not often one can say they're looking forward to court, but rapper Drake has done just that.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the artist is being sued by an alleged ex-girlfriend over the single "Marvin's Room" from his album "Take Care." A woman by the name of Ericka Lee, who says she had a business and personal relationship with Drake between early 2010 and the middle of last year, is reportedly seeking co-writer royalties.

Lee reportedly claims in paperwork filed in Los Angeles that Drake agreed to work on the song with her and split the proceeds. She says she's the voice of the woman Drake speaks with on the track.

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Filed under: Celebrities • Music
New 'Amazing Spider-Man' trailer arrives
February 7th, 2012
12:10 PM ET

New 'Amazing Spider-Man' trailer arrives

Between the spots that aired during the Super Bowl and today's fresh clip for "The Amazing Spider-Man," it's beginning to feel a lot like trailer season.

The new clip for Marc Webb's take on the comic book hero begins with Gwen Stacy (a blonde Emma Stone) asking Andrew Garfield's Peter Parker how he got outside of her window. He tells her the fire escape - but "it's 20 stories," she replies. "The doorman's intimidating," he fires back.

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Filed under: movies • Trailer Park
Chris Brown to perform at the Grammys
February 7th, 2012
11:00 AM ET

Chris Brown to perform at the Grammys

Three years after the infamous pre-Grammys incident that still makes headlines, Chris Brown is returning to the Grammy Awards.

The Recording Academy has announced that Brown, 22, has joined the lineup for Sunday's awards show, along with new additions Tony Bennett and Carrie Underwood, and Alicia Keys and Bonnie Raitt.

According to MTV, this appearance will mark the first time Brown has been present at the ceremony since the altercation with his then-girlfriend Rihanna, the night before they were scheduled to perform at the 2009 Grammy Awards.

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