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Roger Ebert Dies at 70 – Watch His Best TV Clips

TheFW Staff — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:00:03 +0000

It is with a heavy heart and our thumbs way, way down that we report that film critic Roger Ebert has passed away at the age of 70 after a long public battle with cancer.Â To say Ebert was the world’s most influential film critic is an understatement. As a longtime writer for the Chicago [...]

Legendary Film Critic Roger Ebert Dies at 70

Tony Kerns — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 05:06:46 +0000

Quite possibly the most recognizable and beloved movie critic of all time, Roger Ebert, passed away earlier today after a long battle with thyroid and salivary gland cancer that left him unable to speak for the last few years of his life. Originally treated for the cancer, Ebert revealed two days ago that the cancer [...]

Jim Carrey's 'Cold Dead Hand' Music Video Takes Aim at the Gun Control Debate

Blake — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 01:23:55 +0000

This weekend, Jim Carrey very boisterously released a new Funny or Die video in which he mocks the late Charlton Heston and the National Rifle Association with a goofy song called ‘Cold Dead Hand’ -- based, of course, on Heston's old quote, “I’ll give you my gun when you pry it from my cold, dead hands."

"Veronica Mars" Movie Kickstarter Raises Over $2 Million in 12 Hours

Tony Kerns — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 02:38:18 +0000

Since going off the air after three seasons, talk of a “Veronica Mars” movie has been a regular topic among series creator Rob Thomas and star Kristen Bell. Finally getting permission from Warner Bros. to do so, Thomas began a Kickstarter campaign to raise $2 million to finally fund a “Veronica Mars” movie. Not only [...]

Celebrities Unite for the Toilet Strike [VIDEO]

Bethany Lee — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:47:48 +0000

Jason Bateman, Jessica Biel, and Josh Gad are the latest celebs to join Matt Damon’s campaign to stop using the toilet until everyone has access to clean water.

Grumpy Cat Scores Big with Friskies [PHOTOS]

Bethany Lee — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:31:29 +0000

Tardar Sauce has landed a series of Friskies commercials!

Critic Rex Reed Slams Melissa McCarthy's Movie and Weight

Tony Kerns — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 03:09:30 +0000

According to Wikipedia, Film criticism is "the analysis and evaluation of films, individually and collectively. In general, this can be divided into journalistic criticism that appears regularly in newspapers, and other popular, mass-media outlets and academic criticism by film scholars that is informed by film theory and published in journals." But one critic seems to believe that includes attacking the film's

Channing Tatum Is the Sexiest Man Alive

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:15:30 +0000

Actor Channing Tatum is the Sexiest Man Alive, according to People magazine. Tatum’s role as a male stripper in ‘Magic Mike’ surely helped him secure this lofty cultural honor of the highest order. You’re nobody, at least in the hunk world, until you are anointed “Sexiest Man Alive” by the glossy weekly. Remember, George Clooney [...]

'Firefly' Reunion: Nathan Fillion Explains the Story That Never Made it to Air

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 23:00:47 +0000

Joss Whedon's legendary sci-fi series 'Firefly' may have come and gone, with all its actors ten years older and firmly entrenched in other projects, but no true fan (or Browncoat) will ever lose faith in the ability to re-light the 'Firefly.' Toward that end, this Satuday will see the Science Channel airing 'Firefly: Browncoats Unite,' a ten-year anniversary retrospective of the beloved series. Of course, the question will always remain if the series could return in some format, but even then, what stories is Nathan Fillion revealing that were never produced for TV?

Ben Stiller Helps Feed Hurricane Sandy Victims [PHOTO]

Aaron Galloway — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 22:30:01 +0000

We came across this photo of Ben Stiller pitching in to help feed the victims of Hurricane Sandy and just had to share.

Looking for the Perfect Holiday Party Attire? Try the Twitter Dress!

Bethany Lee — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 16:41:32 +0000

Nicole Scherzinger stepped out this week in a dress that gives social networking a new place on the map.

10 Stars Who Have Battled Breast Cancer

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:03:42 +0000

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while millions of women across the country will be getting screenings and consulting with their doctors about this very private issue, there are some who have gone through the detection-treatment-recovery sequence publicly. The last celebrity on our list may surprise you ...

'Sons of Anarchy' Star Johnny Lewis Dead at 28

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:38:20 +0000

Very sad news to report this morning, particularly sad for fans of FX's motorcycle drama 'Sons of Anarchy,' as we've just learned that one-time series star Johnny Lewis has died under somewhat mysterious circumstances. The actor was known to play Kip "Half-Sack" eps on the first two seasons of the hit biker series, before requesting to be released from his contract, which 'Sons of Anarchy' creator Kurt Sutter obliged by killing off the character.

NBC Skips 9/11 "Moment of Silence" for Kardashian Interview

Nick Romano — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:37:43 +0000

As if we needed another reason to hate the Kardashians...

At 8:46 a.m. on Tuesday, September 11, most national news outlets took a break from their regular programming to air a special "moment of silence" from New York City and Washington D.C. to honor the victims of 9/11. We say "most" because, as it turns out, not everyone was a participant. While FOX, CBS, ABC, CNBC and MSNBC went quiet at this time, which was the moment 11 years ago when the first plane hit the Twin Towers, NBC continued on with the 'Today' show, which just so happened to feature an interview with Kris Jenner of 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians.'

Christian Bale Visits Dying Boy Whose Last Wish Was to Meet Batman

Aaron Galloway — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:27:02 +0000

Christian Bale plays a role in a miracle of heroic proportions.

LeAnn Rimes Checks Into 30-Day Rehab Facility

Aaron Galloway — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:54:13 +0000

LeAnn Rimes has announced that she will voluntarily be entering a 30-day in-patient treatment facility.

Randy Travis Cited for Assault Following Fight in Church Parking Lot

Billy Dukes — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:54:02 +0000

Randy Travis is in trouble with police once again following a fight in a Texas church parking lot, which broke out early Friday morning. The country legend was cited for simple assault and taken to the hospital after getting involved in a disagreement between a husband and wife. TMZ reports that Travis and another man [...]

Miranda Lambert Uses Twitter for Oklahoma Homeless Pet Crusade

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 19 Aug 2012 15:00:38 +0000

Miranda Lambert is a true crusader for animals and you’ve just gotta love her for her tireless dedication and passion to critters and creatures. In addition to adopting and caring for pets, she is using Twitter to help pets in desperate need find good homes. Lambert posted that she will be sending out messges into [...]

Kellie Pickler Demonstrates Her Cooking Skills on ABC's 'The Chew'

Megan Pacella — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 17:40:02 +0000

Like any good southern gal, North Carolina native Kellie Pickler knows how to cook. In fact, the ‘Tough’ songstress was recently invited to demonstrate a few recipes on ABC’s cooking show, ‘The Chew.’ From the moment she walked on stage carrying a basket of pickles in mason jars (get it? Kellie Pickler makes pickles?), she was a complete hit on the daytime television show.

Reba McEntire Loves Us, Toby Keith Loves His Bar – Today In Country Music History

Dave Diamond — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 13:00:40 +0000

Reba promised to "Keep On Loving" us on this date in 2009, Toby Keith "Loved" his bar in 2003, Elvis was buried in 1977 and more.