Thursday, January 27, 2011
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A trailer for Robert Redford's latest directing effort, "The Conspirator," has hit the Web. James McAvoy and Robin Wright Penn star in the politically charged period drama written by James D. Solomon. It is scheduled for release April 15.
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'American Idol' Finds Tragic Stories, Aerosmith Groupies In Milwaukee
Jerome Bell, Scott Dangerfield, Alyson Jados and Scotty McCreery stand out in week two.
By Gil Kaufman
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The second week of "American Idol" auditions brought our judges to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the first visit to the beer-and-cheese-loving Midwestern town busted out of the gate with a surefire star in the making, as well as the by-now-familiar slow-motion glamour montage complete with Steven Tyler yelps and profane bleeps. The trip also served up one of the most touching "Idol" audition moments of all time and a healthy roster of talented young teens.
Though the focus was to be on the auditioners this year, the episode opened with Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler doing an endearing a cappella duet of Aerosmith's "Sweet Emotion" accompanied by an Altoids tin and some cheeky lyrics about bad singing. As if we could forget that Tyler is a world-famous rock star, right?
But that was soon replaced by the froggy voice of Garner, North Carolina, native Scotty McCreery, 16, who wowed the judges off the bat with his perfect country rumble through Josh Turner's "Your Man" and Travis Tritt's "Put Some Drive in Your Country." Both songs sounded like the work of a career cowboy crooner rather than a high school baseball prospect. "Well hellfire, save matches, f--- a duck and see what hatches!" Tyler enthused to the howls of the whole "Idol" crew. "That's beautiful."
Host Ryan Seacrest humored budding radio host Joe Repka, 19, an awkward communications major who lost the panel off the bat with his lame "radio voice," then set them howling like dogs with a warbly operatic slog through Billy Joel's "The Longest Time."
Emma Henry, 15, said she's watched the show since she was 5, and her raspy, emotional "True Colors" by Cyndi Lauper had rough spots but won Tyler over with its unique character. "I want this so bad; this is what my life is about," the emo teen wept after judge Jennifer Lopez said no and Jackson reluctantly put her through. "Don't disappoint us," he cautioned.
One of the bright spots in an otherwise grim day of auditions in Milwaukee was colorful belter Naima Adedapo, who killed it with a gospel-tinged slow-and-easy version of Donny Hathaway's "For All We Know," which was powerful, self-assured and oh-so-buttery. "I like you a lot," said Lopez, who called Adedapo the whole package. They also gave a thumbs-up to wedding/ bar mitzvah singer Jerome Bell, 27, when the New York native slayed Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" thanks to high energy and a sugar-sweet falsetto. "So good, so good," Tyler gushed.
One thing has already become clear this season: Singing Lady Gaga is a terrible idea in an "Idol" audition. Every time. And don't show up with giant toothbrushes or wearing your Civil War re-enactment costumes, because that mess doesn't wash.
Admitting that they lowered the age limit in part because of Bieber Fever, Seacrest said there have been a lot of stellar 15-year-olds so far this year, with startlingly confident California native Thia Megia proving them right after a soulful stroll through Adele's "Chasing Pavements." She set off an avalanche of 15-year-old gold-ticket winners, providing a glimpse of the youthquake that is sure to shake the Hollywood rounds.
It's unclear why 22-year-old Harvard grad and White House intern Molly De-Wolf Swensen even needs "Idol," but the statuesque blonde proved she has some other skills with a smoky "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay" that appeared to catch Tyler's eye. "Who knew what was goin' on at the White House?" Randy said, with Tyler adding, "That's great. You got attitude, you know where to put it, geez, that was beautiful!"
Day two brought more R&B belters, a (terrible) Obama impersonator, an operatic destruction of Bieber's "Baby" and a Minnie Riperton slayer with some serious bad attitude. Then there was mild-mannered awkward loner accountant/funeral singer (is that even a thing?) Steve Beghun, who did a Jason Mraz-meets-Josh Groban warble that Tyler called "disturbingly great" and which was just good enough to get him to Hollywood.
Milwaukee student teacher Scott Dangerfield, 22, looked like an indie-rock slacker but came on like a blue-eyed soulster when he sang Amos Lee's "Dreamin'." It felt a bit mannered but was so compelling to Lopez that she called it her favorite audition so far, counseling him to keep the grown-out Bieber hair and nerdy glasses.
Hire a rock star and you'll get a few groupies, such as self-avowed Chicago rocker girl and bartender Ali Jados, 26, who immediately caught her idol's fancy. "Wow," Tyler said wide-eyed while looking over the raven-haired beauty with the voluptuous mouth. "You look like you could be one of my ... nope, I can't say it. ... One of my friends."
She knew just what song to pick, too, growling out a cover of the Beatles' "Come Together," which Aerosmith famously covered in the disastrous 1978 "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" movie, segueing into a duet with Tyler on Aerosmith's "Dream On."
Tyler appreciated that she sang one of his songs but said he was scared by how pitchy her performance was, though Lopez liked her stage presence and performance quality. Randy gave it a no while Lopez said yes, so it was up to Tyler, who faked left and then sent Jados to the next round.
The night ended with one of the all-time "Idol" audition tearjerker stories, courtesy of Chicago's Chris Medina, 26, who told the tragic tale of his fiancée's life-changing car accident. After getting engaged following eight years together, she suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2009 and Medina explained how he stood by her side and is now her caretaker.
His finger-snapping amble through "Break Even" by the Script had touches of heart and soul, and after he wheeled girlfriend Julie in to meet the judges, they broke the good news that he was going to advance. "Nice kid, he sang great," Randy said.
Thursday night's show will take the panel to Nashville for another night of auditions.
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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SUNDANCE: IFC Films Cuts Deal for 'Perfect Sense'
IFC Films has purchased North American rights to the David Mackenzie-directed drama "Perfect Sense." Ewan McGregor and Eva Green star in the Premieres section film, which had its world premiere Monday night at the Eccles Theatre. Kim Fupz Aakeson wrote the British-made romantic thriller about a global pandemic.
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Juelz Santana Opens Up About Studio Raid
Dipset MC blames raid on his studio, arrest of Skull Gang's Hynief.
By Jayson Rodriguez
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Diplomats rapper Juelz Santana missed a few appointments last week, among them an appearance on MTV News' "RapFix Live" and a concert in Chicago.
Cam'ron said Santana had a "skin issue" that kept him from the Dipset-themed "RapFix Live," however, it was later revealed Santana was dealing with a legal ordeal: An affiliate of his was arrested at the rapper's New Jersey studio.
In an interview with Chicago's Power 92, the MC apologized for his absence and briefly spoke about the incident.
"It's been some legal issue, I know it's been all over the Internet," Santana told the Hot Boyz radio hosts. "Police ran up in my studio. I had to deal with that and a couple things.
"They always picking on me — that's the best way I can put it," he continued. "But by the graces of God, everything should be OK. I wasn't caught with anything in my possession."
Skull Gang MC Hynief (born Toby M. Raynor) was arrested, with police saying he was in possession of firearms and marijuana.
"Two fully loaded 9mm caliber handguns were found in the recording studio along with several boxes of ammunition. Additionally, seventeen (17) small clear zip-lock bags each containing a greenish brown vegetation, consistent with the appearance of Marijuana, and drug paraphernalia were seized," a spokesperson for the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office said in a statement.
Santana will join Cam'ron, Jim Jones and Freekey Zekey for a Diplomats reunion LP due later this year.
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His parents, Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, are both musicians, but little Bronx prefers to rock out to his aunt Jessica Simpson's tunes. According to proud pop Pete, the 2-year-old tot can't get enough of Jessica's 2010 holiday album, Happy Christmas. "His current favorite record is his aunt's Christmas record. He likes that a lot! I'm not sure if he totally connects to Jessica, but that's his favorite," Pete told In Touch at the grand opening of his bar, Angels & Kings, at the Hard Rock Hotel in Chicago on January 20, where the rocker performed with his new band, Black Cards. With his mom, dad and aunt already big music industry acts, could Bronx be a future star? "I don't think I'd ever push him to do it," Pete added, "but if he wanted to do it, sure!" 
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John Travolta was at Amici restaurant in Brentwood last night enjoying dinner with Marty Ingels, the executive producer of the new movie to be entitled ‘Gotti.’�
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His parents, Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, are both musicians, but little Bronx prefers to rock out to his aunt Jessica Simpson's tunes. According to proud pop Pete, the 2-year-old tot can't get enough of Jessica's 2010 holiday album, Happy Christmas. "His current favorite record is his aunt's Christmas record. He likes that a lot! I'm not sure if he totally connects to Jessica, but that's his favorite," Pete told In Touch at the grand opening of his bar, Angels & Kings, at the Hard Rock Hotel in Chicago on January 20, where the rocker performed with his new band, Black Cards. With his mom, dad and aunt already big music industry acts, could Bronx be a future star? "I don't think I'd ever push him to do it," Pete added, "but if he wanted to do it, sure!" Whitney Able Jenny McCarthy Reese Witherspoon Chyler Leigh Susan Ward
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Wednesday, January 19, 2011
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Step onto the red carpet with the stars tonight!
Wish you could walk down the red carpet with A-list celebrities? You can, thanks to NowLive! The new interactive media company will stream their first live event tonight (January 10 ? 9:30 p.m. ET/ 6:30 p.m. PT) at the world premiere of The Green Hornet at Grauman?s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Through an exclusive partnership with Sony Pictures, fans can watch Seth Rogen, Cameron Diaz, Jay Chou and all of the stars of the film walk the red carpet, dish about the green superhero and more. To watch, visit: nowlive.com/greenhornetmovie. 
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Wish you could walk down the red carpet with A-list celebrities? You can, thanks to NowLive! The new interactive media company will stream their first live event tonight (January 10 ? 9:30 p.m. ET/ 6:30 p.m. PT) at the world premiere of The Green Hornet at Grauman?s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Through an exclusive partnership with Sony Pictures, fans can watch Seth Rogen, Cameron Diaz, Jay Chou and all of the stars of the film walk the red carpet, dish about the green superhero and more. To watch, visit: nowlive.com/greenhornetmovie. Jennifer Sky Ehrinn Cummings Teri Hatcher Minka Kelly Sarah Michelle Gellar
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
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Kendra on why Hef didn?t marry Holly: ?He was too young!?
Playboy fans were surprised when their infamous bachelor founder, Hugh Hefner, announced that he was finally settling down with his lady love, Crystal Harris ? but none were more shocked than one of Hef?s former girlfriends, Kendra Wilkinson. ?We all thought it was going to be Holly!? Kendra tells In Touch of her former Girls Next Door co-star and Hef?s one-time No. 1 companion, Holly Madison, who split from the 84-year-old in 2008 amidst reports of his refusal to commit. The Kendra reality star, who was in Culver City, Calif., meeting with fans at her signing for Ab Cuts revoluntionarylifestyle.com, on January 12, believes the octogenarian simply wasn?t mature enough to tie the knot back when he and Holly dated. ?He?s like any man ? he was having fun and wasn?t ready. I guess he was too young!? she said. Hef, who has been married twice, proposed to 24-year-old Playboy model Crystal on Christmas. Meanwhile, Holly didn?t try to hide her disapproval of her ex?s wedding plans while promoting the second season of her E! reality show, Holly?s World, in LA. ?She doesn?t really have a personality that pops out very much,? she told In Touch of Crystal. 
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