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Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - Posts

Tyler Perry treats Philly kids to Disney World
Tyler Perry is paying for 65 children from a Philadelphia day camp to go to Walt Disney World after reading about allegations that a suburban swim club had shunned them because of racism. Read More

posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 3:54 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Leo Likes Twilight; Lakshmi Enters Sitcom Zone
For fans from an older generation, there's only one Twilight. Read More

posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 2:51 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Marilyn Monroe’s bra picked up for $5,200
The bra that boosted one of the most famous busts in Hollywood history was sold at a London auction this past weekend, picking up (so to speak) $5,200. Read More

posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 12:46 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Newsweek: Why ‘Idol’ needs Paula
When she's at her best—the cleavage, the tears, the dancing—who cares about any of the contestants on stage? When she's at her worst—the slurring, the crazy talk, the bickering with Simon—she's even better. Read More

posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 12:46 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Fast-food ads: Dethrone the Burger King
Where have you gone, Grimace and Hamburglar? Today fast-food commercials feature square butts and cows the size of schnauzers. Read More

posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 12:46 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

‘Burn Notice’ star arrested, suspected of DUI
The arrest report says an officer pulled Jeffrey Donovan over on July 12 after noticing that he swerved his car to avoid hitting the police car from behind. Read More

posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 12:46 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Rest in peace? The perils of posthumous pop
Buddy Holly, John Lennon and Elvis Presley have all had their music altered after their deaths. Will Michael Jackson be next? Read More

posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 12:46 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Neighbors oppose Neverland development
A spokesperson for the neighborhood group said said the area doesn’t have the roads, police or other infrastructure to support crowds drawn to a Graceland-like tourist attraction. Read More

posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 12:46 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Sony set to pay $50M for Jackson film footage
Michael Jackson may have suddenly died in the midst of his comeback, but the singer will reportedly live on in a planned feature film from the “This is It” tour rehearsal footage. Read More

posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 12:46 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Fans support Abdul, but would ‘Idol’ go on?
Would "American Idol" be the same show without the kooky but always sweet judge handing out compliments? Read More

posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 12:46 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Jackson’s death leaves a hole in dance world
For many young dancers — especially boys — the pop star's singular grooves were transformative. “He’s the main reason why I even started dancing,” says professional dancer Anthony Rue. Read More

posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 12:46 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Beastie Boy Yauch has ‘very treatable’ cancer
In an upbeat video, Beastie Boy Adam “MCA” Yauch announced via the group’s Web site that he has a “very treatable” cancerous tumor in his salivary gland and a nearby lymph node. Read More

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Chris Brown tapes video apology to Rihanna
Singer seeks forgiveness for assault, says he “let a lot of people down.” Read More

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Tidbits: Tony Romo felt pressure to marry Jessica
A source tells the National Enquirer that the Dallas Cowboys quarterback was feeling the heat from Simpson and was tired of bickering with her. Read More

posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 12:46 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Scoop: Two concerts may mark Jackson’s birthday
If all goes according to plan there will be not one, but two tribute concerts for Michael Jackson at London’s O2 Arena this August. Read More

posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 12:46 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

'Harry Potter' franchise shows no sign of slowing
Even after a half-dozen films, Harry Potter continues to prove he's a sorcerer in the dark. Read More

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Review: `In the Loop' bitingly satirizes war
Earlier this summer, we had "The Hurt Locker," by far the best drama yet about the Iraq war. Now, we have "In the Loop," a comedy that finally manages to satirize the war successfully. Read More

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Capsule reviews: `Shrink' and other films
Capsule reviews of films opening this week: Read More

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Huge Hollywood prop house closing after 40 years
Hollywood's second-largest prop house is going out of business with its owner saying he has fallen victim to film and TV production leaving California for other U.S. states that lure producers with tax incentives and fewer restrictions. Read More

posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 12:46 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Japanese cult hit "Voltron" heads to big screen
The producers behind "Get Smart" and "The International" have acquired the rights to make a live-action feature based on the Japanese robot-lion property "Voltron." Read More

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Film producers nab rights to "Outlander"
Gil Adamson's historical novel "The Outlander" has been acquired for a film adaptation. Read More

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Josh Gad tapped for big-screen drama "Drugs"
Actor/comedian Josh Gad, a regular on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," has joined Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway in the business-world drama "Love and Other Drugs." Read More

posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 12:46 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

Sony bids $50 million for Jackson rehearsal film
Sony Corp.'s movie studio has bid $50 million to acquire the worldwide distribution rights to a film based on rehearsal footage for Michael Jackson's "This Is It" comeback concert series, according to a person familiar with the bid. Read More

posted Tuesday, July 21, 2009 12:46 AM by MovieBlogz with 0 Comments

"Sacred Prey" targeted as big-screen project
Warner Bros. and in-demand screenwriter Brad Ingelsby will develop a feature based on "Sacred Prey," Vivian Schilling's novel about a hit man who becomes the victim of his own takedown. Read More

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"Holler" gets Aniston's attention
Screen Gems and Jennifer Aniston are teaming up to tell a tale of lingering racial tensions in the Deep South. Read More

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Bruce Lee's siblings authorize Chinese biopics
Bruce Lee's older sister and younger brother have authorized a Chinese company to make a series of biographical films about the late kung fu icon, saying they want to produce a historically accurate account of their brother's life. Read More

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