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NBC's The Philanthropist, a project with a fairly odd journey to the small screen, premieres tonight. Once envisioned as a breakout series and the anchor of NBC's Monday night lineup, it's now morphed into an eight-hour Summer burn-off with little chance of renewal. But does it still deserve a spot in your viewing lineup? I recently checked out the first episode, and swiping the format from my Read more
When NBC first announced The Philanthropist more than a year ago, I was intrigued from the start. Created by Tom Fontana (Homicide, Oz), the drama focuses on a renegade billionaire with cash to burn who will stop at nothing to get his money to the people he feels need it most. The concept sounded promising, and I've liked Fontana's work before. But then the show — which was originally supposed Read more
Spider-Man 4 has gotten a release date of May 6, 2011. — Zap2It Jack White has formed a new group called The Dead Weather with The Kills frontwoman Alison Mosshart, Raconteurs bassist Jack Lawrence, and Queens of the Stoneage guitarist Dean Fertita. — Billboard Scrubs's Dr. Turk, Donald Faison, has joined Cedric the Entertainer in ABC's comedy pilot The Law. — The Hollywood Read more
Another Salinger kid could be coming back to TV. Neve Campbell, the former Julia Salinger on Party of Five, is reportedly close to taking a starring role in The Philanthropist, a new NBC drama. The show stars James Purefoy as a "renegade billionaire" named Teddy Rist, who uses his massive fortune to help others around the world. (Seems appropriate for our current times, no?) Campbell would play Read more
Variety reports that Fergie will, in fact, join the star-studded cast of Rob Marshall's movie musical Nine, which so far includes the likes of Daniel Day-Lewis, Marion Cotillard and Judi Dench, among others. The fine for Janet Jackson's "wardrobe malfunction" has been overturned, the New York Times reports. The AP has the news that Ebert and Roeper are both done with their movie review TV Read more
For model Liya Kebede, Cannes feels like magic. "It gets into you the minute you arrive here," she said this morning. "It's very glamorous, and I like that it's very international as well. You see all these different people from all over the world coming with their films, which is great." It's been a big year for Liya, who was named a L'Oréal Paris brand ambassador last June and is making Read more
Angelina Jolie's engaged to Brad Pitt, and we're marking the occasion with a look back at some of the mother, actress, and philanthropist's biggest passions. Her romance with Brad longtime partner Brad, her devotion to their six children, and her many charitable causes have made her one of the world's biggest stars. From her early childhood and past relationships to her current content home with Read more
She's an Academy Award-winning actress, philanthropist, and mother of two (soon to be three!)— and today Reese Witherspoon is turning 36! Reese stole our hearts in movies like Legally Blonde and Walk the Line and is easily one of the most beautiful, likable women in Hollywood. Her pretty, classic style is chic and effortless, and we're celebrating her birthday with a look back at her most Read more
Birthday girl Olivia Wilde is undoubtedly one of our favorite style setters — the actress, producer, and philanthropist isn't one to shy away from dramatic dresses on the red carpet (remember the stunning Marchesa gown she wore to the 2011 Golden Globes?) — but she also seems to have a soft spot for the classic, quintessential little black dress. When it comes to dressing up her LBD, Olivia Read more
Justin Timberlake turns 31 today, and we're celebrating the milestone by looking back at his hotness over the years with his many female admirers. He's been lucky enough to date some of Hollywood's most beautiful women, like Cameron Diaz, Britney Spears, and rumored fiancée Jessica Biel. Actor, musician, dancer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Justin has also worked alongside lovely ladies, Read more
