January 7th, 2011
06:01 PM ET
Katie Lucas talks 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars'The new episodes of Cartoon Network’s “Star Wars: The Clone Wars" will introduce some intensely dark characters who deal with some grim themes, some of which sprang from the imagination of one of George Lucas’s own: His daughter, Katie. The 22-year-old opened up to one of the "The Clone Wars" fans, 10-year-old Kira Simons, about why she decided to go into the family business. It turns out that Katie began writing when she was in second grade, “just little silly poems,” she told her young interviewer. 
January 7th, 2011
04:50 PM ET
'Jersey Shore's' record-setting premiereThree seasons in, and we’re definitely still watching “Jersey Shore.” Last night’s premiere of the MTV reality show drew 8.45 million viewers, making the start of season three MTV's most-watched series telecast ever. The premiere also delivered more young viewers – ages 12 to 34 – than any other broadcast or cable show this season, excluding sports programming. And compared to season two’s debut – which also set a record when it premiered last July with 5.3 million watching - the ratings for the third season’s opener were up by 63 percent in the 12-34 demo. 
January 7th, 2011
04:47 PM ET
Oprah: Anderson Cooper will create his own pathOprah Winfrey had a lot to say during the Television Critics Association press tour, among them being what she really thinks about Anderson Cooper. A popular question from reporters at the OWN panel Thursday was whether or not she thought Anderson Cooper has what it takes to fill her shoes when he launches his own nationally syndicated talk show in the fall. “No...He will definitely not be the next Oprah,” Winfrey replied.“Will he be the next Anderson Cooper? Yes.” 
January 7th, 2011
04:46 PM ET
Weeklies Cheat Sheet: Sandra and Ryan, on a magazine, k-i-s-s...Although we were so ready to kick off our new year with a stack of celebrity weeklies telling us how to look like Beyonce, Kim Kardashian or whomever else has this year's desired "bikini body," Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynold's New Year's Eve get-together took precedence. As did, apparently, the photos from Shania Twain's wedding. Seriously - on every.single.cover. Until next week, when we'll undoubtedly learn why Sandra and Ryan would never work as a couple... 
January 7th, 2011
04:32 PM ET
Bieber's manager on Selena Gomez romanceSo what's the deal with Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez? That’s what fans have been asking ever since it was reported that the teen idol twosome have been getting cozy in recent weeks. Now, Bieber's manager is revealing all about the rumored romance — sort of. "Here's what I'm going to tell you. This kid travels a lot and I always told him, I was always like, 'You shouldn't be in a relationship unless you can give someone everything,'" Scooter Braun said in an online chat with Beliebers, according to MTV News. "I know that him and the person you're asking about are really close friends and have been for awhile. As far as I know, that's what they are." 
January 7th, 2011
03:33 PM ET
'30 Rock's' Krakowski pregnant"30 Rock" star Jane Krakowski is pregnant with her first child, her rep has confirmed to CNN. The actress is engaged to designer Robert Godley and the pair are overjoyed with the news. "Jane and Robert [Godley] are indeed expecting a baby," Krakowski's rep said in a statement to CNN. "Both soon-to-be first-time parents could not be happier!” On Friday, a photo on People.com of Krakowski frolicking on the beach during vacation gave rise to speculation that the actress was expecting. |
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