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Video of Robert and Kristen on Eclipse Set, Ellen Takes Over For Paula, and Congrats to New Celebrity Mamas!
Edward Cullen and Bella Swan finally stepped out at the same time on the set of Eclipse this week, joined by Taylor Lautner. Ellen is taking over as the fourth judge on American Idol, but have you ever checked out her own history of singing? Plus, we say congrats to celebrity moms Nicole Richie and Katherine Heigl.
Ellen DeGeneres to Join American Idol as the Fourth Judge!
Those of you holding out for Paula Abdul to return to American Idol this season can stop holding your breath: Ellen DeGeneres is taking Paula's spot as the fourth judge!
Fox confirmed the news this afternoon in a press release, with Ellen saying:
I’m thrilled to be the new judge on American Idol. I’ve watched since the beginning, and I’ve always been a huge fan.
Buzz News Roundup, 3/18
- Ellen DeGeneres has signed on to play Mother Nature in an untitled comedy written by Sex and the City writer-executive producer Jenny Bicks. — The Hollywood Reporter
- The Weinstein Co. has acquired the rights for Nowhere Boy, the story of John Lennon's tumultuous childhood.
Ellen, Tyra, Rachael Ray Top Daytime Emmy Awards
Ellen DeGeneres, Rachael Ray, and Jeanne Cooper were among the big winners at the Daytime Emmy Awards on Friday night. DeGeneres took home the award for Outstanding Talk Show Host for the fourth year in a row — but her show, which had won the Outstanding Talk Show prize in each of the last four years, was upset by Rachael Ray in that category.
Meanwhile, Cooper won her first Emmy at age 79 for playing Katherine Chancellor on The Young and the Restless.
Buzz News Roundup, 3/19
- TV Guide reports that Michelle Trachtenberg will head to Gossip Girl to play a nemesis from Serena's past.
- The Sci-Fi Channel has signed Rosario Dawson to develop True Believer, the pilot for a proposed series based on a comic book she co-created, Variety reports.
- Billboard reports that the Dave Matthews Band and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers will headline the first Mile High Music Festival in July in Commerce City, Colorado.
- ComingSoon reports on the all-star cast — including Gerard Butler, America Ferrera and Jonah Hill, among others — set to provide voices for the 3-D animated movie How to Train Your Dragon.
- Anton Yelchin will play Kyle Reese in the next Terminator movie, writes The Hollywood Reporter.
- Ellen DeGeneres will return for a second year as host of Idol Gives Back, Broadcasting & Cable reports.
- Snoop Dogg's latest album had his lowest first-week sales total ever, finishing at No. 3 on the charts and being beaten by Miami rapper Rick Ross and a NOW compilation, Billboard reports.
- The Hollywood Reporter has news on the cast set up so far for the gay wedding comedy For Better or for Worse, which includes Janeane Garofalo, Rebecca Gayheart and new mom Soleil Moon Frye.
- 3:10 to Yuma director James Mangold will helm a Cyclops movie, ComingSoon reports.
Family Guy Without Its Creator, and More Strike News
It's day 10 of the Hollywood writers' strike, and people — from Family Guy's creator to blogging writers from Late Show with David Letterman's staff — are starting to get punchy. Here are some of the recent developments:
- Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane is not pleased that Fox is planning to complete written episodes of the show without his input, calling it "a colossal d*ck move" by the network. He admits, though, that Fox is within its legal rights to do so.
- There's a report that Letterman will pay his staff out of his own pocket through the end of the year.
- Ellen DeGeneres, who's been under fire for crossing picket lines, has canceled plans to tape her show in New York next week.
- What we'll be watching if the strike continues: a whole lot of game shows and a Supernanny spinoff called Supermanny.
- There's a small (so far) movement to send unsharpened pencils to the networks.
- This new blog tracks strike-related job losses.
- The studio executives have said they don't know how much money there is to be made online, but this video currently making the rounds would, um, strongly suggest otherwise.
"Private Practice": A Sure Thing? Just Ask Ellen
That Ellen sure does get things done. While taping an interview with Kate Walsh for an upcoming show this afternoon, Ellen DeGeneres decided the "Grey's Anatomy" star shouldn't have to wait until ABC announces its fall schedule on Tuesday to learn whether her spinoff, "Private Practice," is getting picked up as a series. She phoned up ABC Entertainment President Steve McPherson and asked for an answer on the spot.
Ellen to Host "Idol Gives Back"
Seacrest, you've been silenced! Super-hostess Ellen DeGeneres will lend her talents to "Idol Gives Back," this week's special "American Idol" charity episode. Granted, it seems like a bit of an odd step for her after the Oscars — what's next?
Buzz News Roundup, 3/21
- The AP says Ellen DeGeneres will get her own greeting card line.
- Billboard breaks the news that Paul McCartney has signed to the Starbucks music label.
- Variety reports that Emily Blunt of Devil Wear Prada has been cast as Queen Victoria.
- "Top Chef" judge Tom Colicchio will appear on "Top Design" tonight, says Zap2it.
- Movie posters for Captivity are pulled down for being too gruesome, the AP reports.
- Will Arnett and Sean Hayes will guest-star on "30 Rock," TV Guide reports.
- Film-making reality show "On the Lot" will premiere May 22 after "American Idol", says the Futon Critic. Meanwhile, Bravo's hairstyling show "Shear Genius" will start April 11.
- "American Inventor" is getting a makeover with a new host and new judges, including George Foreman, Variety reports.
- Musiq Soulchild and Lloyd are Nos. 1 and 2 on the Billboard charts, and I'm feeling very out of touch.
- The final Harry Potter book will be 784 pages, but the paper "will contain at least 30% post-consumer waste fiber," says the AP.
- Indie label Sub Pop launches its first-ever "Loser Scholarship," reports Pitchfork.
What Did You Think of The Oscars' Opening?
Between that cool documentary-style thing, the gospel choir and the ever-awesome Ellen, I thought this year's opening was great. What did you think?
What Did You Think of The Oscars' Opening?
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