New movie releases (May 7)
New movie releases (May 7)
“Iron Man 2″ starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Mickey Rourke, Sam Rockwell
Beyonce new music video: Why Don’t You Love Me
Beyonce new music video: Why Don’t You Love Me
Country singer Chely Wright comes out of the closet
Country singer Chely Wright has set a record for the history books.
But not for her ability to sing. It has to do with her sexual orientation. In an upcoming issue of People magazine, Wright revealed that she is a lesbian.
Wright is one of the first country singers in history to come out of the closet. She told People magazine why she chose to keep her sexuality a secret.
“There had never, ever been a country music artist who had acknowledged his or her homosexuality. I wasn’t going to be the first.”
The interview with People magazine will be on newsstands May 7. She will also be on “Today Show” on May 5, and she is releasing a book titled “Like Me: Confessions of a Heartland Country Singer.”
Wright has released seven studio albums throughout her career. Her latest album titled ”Lifted off the Ground” was released May 4. Her debut album “Woman on the Moon” came out in 1994.
In 1995, she won Best New Female Vocalist at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Her hit songs include “Single White Female,” “Never Love You Enough” and “Jezebel.”
President Obama and Jay Leno trade jokes at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
President Barack Obama was full of jokes during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. A video of his comedic performance is posted below.
White House Correspondents Dinner photos
The annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner was held May 1. The event was filled with journalists and politicians.
But there were some notable (non-politican) celebrities in the audience as well. They included Kim Kardashian, Jessica Simpson, Michelle Pheiffer, Chelsea Handler, Dennis Quaid, Justin Bieber, Jonas Brothers, Tracy Morgan and Jon Bon Jovi.
I’m still trying to figure out how Kim Kardashian made it on the guest list.
Katie Holmes will portray Jackie Kennedy in new movie
Katie Holmes is going to be someone other than Tom Cruise’s wife for a change.Holmes is set to portray former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in a new television movie about the Kennedy family.
The eight-hour mini series titled “The Kennedys” will premiere sometime in 2011 on the History Channel.
Greg Kinnear will star as John F. Kennedy, Barry Pepper will portray Robert Kennedy and Tom Wilkinson will play Joe Kennedy Sr.
Since her union with Cruise, the only attention Holmes receives is related to her marriage and the upbringing of her daughter Suri.
Some people probably forgot she used to be a popular actress.
This movie is a good career move on Holmes’ part because it will focus attention on whether she accurately portrayed Jackie O, instead of the usual tabloid stories about her marriage.
(AP photo above)
Betty White and Jay-Z will be the guests on Saturday Night Live
Betty White (AP photo)
“Saturday Night Live” makes strange bed fellows.
Legendary actress Betty White and hip hop mogul Jay-Z will be the featured guests on the May 8 episode of “SNL” on NBC.
White, 88, will host the show, and Jay-Z will be the musical guest.
During a press conference, White told reporters “I’m thrilled to meet him. I’m thrilled to hear he’s going to be on the show because he’s the hottest thing since sliced bread.”
White’s appearance on the sketch comedy show stems from a Facebook campaign where fans petitioned to have the “Golden Girls” actress appear on “Saturday Night Live” for the first time.
Top 10 movies at the box office
A Nightmare on Elm Street
Top 10 movies at the box office (week ending May 2)
1. A Nightmare on Elm Steet – $32 million
2. How To Train Your Dragon – $10.8 million
3. Date Night – $7.6 million
4. The Back-Up Plan – $7.2 million
5. Furry Vengeance – $6.5 million
6. The Losers – $6 million
7. Clash of the Titans – $5.9 million
8. Kick-Ass – $4.4 million
9. Death at a Funeral – $4 million
10. Oceans – $2.6 million
Billboard top 25 songs
- Nothin’ On You by B.o.B. and Bruno Mars
- Rude Boy by Rihanna
- Break Your Heart by Taio Cruz and Ludacris
- Need You Now by Lady Antebellum
- Hey, Soul Sister by Train
- OMG by Usher and Will.I.Am
- In My Head by Jason Derulo
- Your Love is My Drug by Ke$ha
- Airplanes by B.o.B and Hayley Williams (from Paramore)
- Telephone by Lady Gaga and Beyonce
- My Chick Bad by Ludacris and Nicki Minaj
- Young Forever by Jay-Z and Mr. Hudson
- Whataya Want From Me by Adam Lambert
- Breakeven by The Script
- Imma Be by The Black Eyed Peas
- Over by Drake
- Tik Tok by Ke$ha
- Say Aah by Trey Songz and Fabolous
- Carry Out by Timbaland and Justin Timberlake
- Alejandro by Lady Gaga
- Baby by Justin Bieber and Ludacris
- All The Right Moves
- I Made It by Kevin Rudolf, Birdman, Jay Sean and Lil Wayne
- BedRock by Young Money and Lloyd
- American Honey by Lady Antebellum
Military soldiers spoof Lady Gaga video
Military members of the 82nd Airborne Division decided to have some fun while deployed in Afghanistan.
A group of soldiers put together a home video spoof of Lady Gaga’s music video for “Telephone.” The spoof is becoming a hit all over the Internet, and it’s been featured on television news programs as well.
The video clip is posted below.
Christina Aguilera new music video: Not Myself Tonight
Christina Aguilera new music video: Not Myself Tonight
Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry broke up
Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry (AP photo)
Actress Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry broke up, according to TMZ.
The celebrity web site also claims the pair sought attorneys three weeks ago to help them work out a custody agreement involving their 2-year-old daughter Nahla Ariela Aubry.
Berry, 43, and Gabriel, 34, have been together since late 2005.
New movie releases (April 30)
New movie releases (April 30)
“A Nightmare on Elm Street 2010″ starring Jackie Earle Haley, Kellen Lutz, Kyle Gallner, Rooney Mara, Katie Cassidy.
“Furry Vengeance” starring Brendan Fraser, Brooke Shields, Patrice O’Neal, Ricky Garcia, Eugene Cordero
Poll: Who do you think should win American Idol?
Naomi Campbell’s anger management issues
Naomi Campbell (AP photos)
I’m a big guy. There’s not too many people who can intimidate me. There is only one person on the planet who makes me deathly afraid.
That person is supermodel Naomi Campbell. During an interview with ABC News, Naomi became angry because the journalist asked a question she didn’t like.
In retaliation, Campbell punched the camera the photographer was holding, and she stormed out of the room.
Last month, she was accused of hitting her male driver in the back and neck which caused his face to hit the steering wheel and left a bruise under his eye.
In 2006, she pleaded guilty to assaulting her housekeeper with a cell phone by hitting her in the head.
In 2003, an assistant accused Campbell of throwing a cell phone at her and throwing her on the couch during a fit of rage.
In 2000, she pleaded guilty to assaulting another assistant while filming a movie.
Now do you understand why I’m afraid of her? She doesn’t discriminate. She beats up everyone, regardless of gender and size.
I usually don’t support the “blame-the-victim” strategy. But at this point, people should be smart enough to avoid Campbell because of her track record.
I would never work for O.J. Simpson because he might stab me. I would never work for Mike Tyson because he might bite my ear like he did Evander Holyfield. I would never work for Robert Blake because I might get shot.
Unlike her employees, I’m also smart enough to avoid working for Campbell because I don’t want my head smashed with a cell phone.
If you choose to work for Campbell, that’s your fault if she damages your body parts.
Justin Bieber fans knock down his mom
(AP photo)
When it comes to Justin Bieber mania, his mother should probably start hiding when fans are around.
The singer’s mother this week was knocked down by over zealous fans when Bieber was at an airport in New Zealand.
On his Twitter page, Bieber issued a tweet to his fans. He said
“Not happy that someone stole my hat and knocked down my mama. Come on people. I want to be able to sign and take pics and meet my fans but if you are all pushing security won’t let me.”
Jesse James comments on Sandra Bullock’s divorce decision
Jesse James and Sandra Bullock (AP photo by Peter Kramer)
With the news of Sandra Bullock revealing she filed for divorce, her husband Jesse James released a statement to People magazine describing his sadness about the divorce.
The statement is posted below via People.
“My whole life has been full of hard decisions.
“The decision to let my wife end our marriage, and continue the adoption of Louis on her own, has been the hardest. The love I have for Louis cannot be put to words. Not having him around to love and to hold has left a huge hole in my heart.
Sandy is the love of my life, but considering the pain and devastation I have caused her, it would be selfish to not let her go. Right now it is time for me to beat this addiction that has taken two of the things I love the most in life.
I have always taken great pride in proving people wrong. That time has come once again to show that I am not what everyone says I am. I know in my heart that I can be the best father possible to my four children, and the mate Sandy deserves, and realize that this is an incredible mountain to climb. But I believe that the steps I have taken in the last 30 days are the foundation for making this happen. The lifelong commitment I am making is what being a real husband and father is all about.
“I ask that you please do not judge Sandy for the things I have done. She has done no wrong. She played no part in any of this. She has been an amazing wife, mother, and best friend, for the over 6 years we have been together.”
Billboard Top 10 Albums
Billboard Top 10 Albums (week of April 28)
1. The Power of Madonna by the cast of Glee – 98,000 copies
2. Need You Now by Lady Antebellum – 83,000 copies
3. My World 2.0 by Justin Bieber – 81,000 copies
4. Iron Man 2 by AC/DC- 76,00 copies
5. Raymond v. Raymond by Usher – 52,000 copies
6. NOW vol. 33 by Various Artists – 37,000 copies
7. Encores by Jimmy Buffett – more than 31,000 copies
8. My World by Justin Bieber – 31,000 copies
9. The Foundation by Zac Brown Band – 29,000 copies
10. The Fame by Lady Gaga – 28,000 copies
Adam Lambert tour dates
Adam Lambert (AP photo)
The 2009 “American Idol” runner up Adam Lambert announced the dates for his upcoming tour.
Lambert’s “Glam Nation Tour” will kick off June 4 in Pennsylvania and it will conclude Sept. 18 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Lambert finished second to Kris Allen during season eight of “American Idol.” He receives more attention than anyone else from that season partly due to his ability to create controversy and attract camera attention.
He ignited a firestorm when he gave a graphic and lewd performance last year at the American Music Awards. The tour dates are posted below. The opening act will be rock singer Orianthi.
- June 4 – Wilkes-Barre, PA @ The FM Kirby Center for the Performing Arts
- June 5 – Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
- June 8 – Toledo, OH @ Omni
- June 10 – Council Bluffs, IA @ Harrah’s Ballroom
- June 11 – Mahnomen, MN @ Shooting Star Casino
- June 12 – Prior Lake, MN @ Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
- June 14 – Columbus, OH- LC Pavilion
- June 15 – Milwaukee, WI @ Riverside Theater
- June 17 – Hammond, IN @ The Venue at Horseshoe Casino
- June 18 – Royal Oak, MI @ Royal Oak Theater
- June 19 – West Toronto, ON, Canada @ Molson Amphitheatre
- June 22 – New York, NY@ Nokia Theatre
- June 24 – Mashantucket, CT @ MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods
- June 26 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Borgata Spa & Resort—Event Center
- July 15 – Kansas City, MO @ Midland Theatre
- July 27 – Costa Mesa, CA @ OC Fair, Pacific Amphitheatre
- July 28 – Costa Mesa, CA @ OC Fair, Pacific Amphitheatre
- August 13 – Bethlehem, PA @ Musikfest
- September 18 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Tropicana Field
Sandra Bullock files for divorce, adopts a child
Sandra Bullock (AP photo)
Sandra Bullock beat Elin Nordegren to the courthouse. Bullock officially filed for divorce from her unfaithful husband Jesse James.
The story is posted below via NewsOK.
Sandra Bullock blind-sided us all. Behind the tears of a marriage in shambles, the Oscar-winning actress is a glowing new mom, according to People. She also has filed for divorce from Jesse James, reports the Associated Press.
In an adoption process that Sandra and Jesse began four years ago, the then-happy couple finally brought home a baby boy in January. Born in New Orleans, 3 ½ month old Louis Bardo Bullock is introduced to the public in the latest issue of People magazine.
The family, including Jesse’s children Sunny, 6, Jesse Jr., 12, and Chandler, 15 remained hush-hush about the new addition until now. Sandra will raise Louis as a single mom following the revelation that her estranged husband carried on an affair.
Ciara and Ludcaris new music video: Ride
2010 American Idol tour dates
American Idol Top 10 (Fox)
The top 10 contestants from the 2010 season of ”American Idol” will hit the road for a 49-city tour this summer.
The tour will begin July 1 in Auburn Hills, and it will end Sept. 14 in Pittsburgh. The contestants also will swing through Tulsa’s BOK Center on Aug. 8.
The 10 contestants who will perform on the tour are Siobhan Magnus, Casey James, Michael Lynche, Didi Benami, Tim Urban, Andrew Garcia, Katie Stevens, Lee DeWyze, Aaron Kelly and Crystal Bowersox.
The tour dates are posted below.
- Thurs., July 1, Auburn Hills, MI, The Palace at Auburn Hills
- Fri., July 2, Milwaukee, WI, Summerfest
- Sat., July 3, Grand Rapids, MI, Van Andel Arena
- Mon., July 5, Hamilton, ON, Copps Coliseum
- Wed., July 7, Wantagh, NY, Jones Beach
- Sat., July 10, Atlantic City, Etess Arena
- Sun., July 11, Philadelphia, PA, Wachovia Center
- Tues., July 13, Uncasville, CT, Mohegan Sun
- Wed., July 14, Manchester, NH, Verizon Wireless Arena
- Thurs., July 15, Hershey, PA, Giant Center
- Sat., July 17, Albany, NY, Times Union Center
- Sun., July 18, Mansfield, MA, Comcast Center
- Tues., July 20, Newark, NJ, Prudential Center
- Fri., July 23, Washington, DC, Jiffy Lube Live
- Sat., July 24, Baltimore, MD, 1st Mariner Arena
- Sun., July 25, Charlotte, NC, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre1
- Tues., July 27, Columbus, OH, Nationwide Arena
- Wed., July 28, Knoxville, TN, Thompson-Boling Arena
- Thurs., July 29, Virginia Beach, VA, Virginia Beach Amphitheater
- Sat., July 31, Lexington, KY, Rupp Arena
- Sun., Aug. 1, Duluth, GA, Arena at Gwinnett Center
- Tues., Aug. 3, Sunrise, FL, BankAtlantic Center
- Wed., Aug. 4, Tampa, FL, St. Pete Times Forum
- Sat., Aug. 7, Houston, TX, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
- Sun., Aug. 8, Tulsa, OK, BOK Center
- Mon., Aug. 9, Dallas, TX, American Airlines Center
- Thurs., Aug. 12, Phoenix, AZ, US Airways Center
- Fri., Aug. 13, Los Angeles, CA, Staples Center
- Sat., Aug. 14, Mountain View, CA, Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View
- Mon., Aug. 16, San Diego, CA, Viejas Arena
- Tues., Aug. 17, Anahem, CA, Honda center
- Wed., 18, Sacramento, CA, ARCO Arena
- Fri., Aug. 20, Seattle, WA, Key Arena
- Sat., Aug. 21, Portland, OR, Rose Garden
- Mon., Aug. 23, Denver, CO, Comfort Dental Amphitheatre
- Wed., Aug. 25, Kansas City, MO, Sprint Center
- Thurs., Aug. 26, Omaha, NB, Qwest Center
- Fri., Aug. 27, St. Louis, MO, Scottrade Center
- Sun., Aug. 29, Minneapolis, MN, Target Center
- Mon., Aug. 30, Chicago, IL, United Center
- Tues., Aug. 31, Des Moines, IA, Wells Fargo Arena
- Thurs., Sept. 2, Toledo, OH, The Huntington Center
- Fri., Sept. 3, Cincinnati, OH, Riverbend Music Center
- Sat., Sept. 4, Indianapolis, IN, Conseco Fieldhouse
- Tues., Sept. 7, Winnipeg, MTS Centre
- Fri., Sept. 10, Buffalo, NY, HSBC Arena
- Sat., Sept. 11, Cleveland, OH, Quicken Loans Arena
- Mon., Sept. 13, Bridgeport, CT, Arena at Harbor Yard
- Tues., Sept. 14, Pittsburgh, PA, Consol Energy Center
Jonas Brother tour dates
Jonas Brothers (AP photo)
The group Jonas Brothers will embark on a North American tour this summer.
The tour will kick off July 27 in Dallas, and it will conclude Oct. 17 in Raleigh. The brothers also will perform Aug. 2 in Tulsa and Sept. 29 in Oklahoma City.
Demi Lovato will be the group’s opening act. The tour dates are posted below.
- July 27: Dallas, Tex.
- July 29: San Antonio, Tex.
- July 31: Houston, Tex.
- Aug. 2: Tulsa, Ok.
- Aug. 3: Wichita, Kan.
- Aug. 5: Indianapolis, Ind.
- Aug. 6: St. Louis, Mo.
- Aug. 7: Tinley Park, Ill.
- Aug. 10: Cincinnati, Ohio.
- Aug. 11: Pittsburgh, Pa.
- Aug. 12: Bristow, Va.
- Aug. 13: Hartford, Conn.
- Aug. 14: Hershey, Pa.
- Aug. 16: Holmdel, N.J.
- Aug. 21: Wantagh, N.Y.
- Aug. 25: Boston, Mass.
- Aug. 27: Camden, N.J.
- Aug. 29: Virginia Beach, Va.
- Aug. 31: Cleveland, Ohio
- Sept. 1: Detroit, Mich.
- Sept. 2: Toronto, Ontario
- Sept. 4: Montreal, Quebec
- Sept. 7: Milwaukee, Wis.
- Sept. 8: Minneapolis, Minn.
- Sept. 9: Omaha, Neb.
- Sept. 11: Denver, Col.
- Sept. 14: Seattle, Wash.
- Sept. 15: Vancouver, B.C.
- Sept. 17: Wheatland, Calif.
- Sept. 18: San Jose, Calif.
- Sept. 19: Concord, Calif.
- Sept. 23: Irvine, Calif.
- Sept. 25: Chula Vista, Calif.
- Sept. 26: Phoenix, Ariz.
- Sept. 29: Oklahoma City, Ok.
- Sept. 30: Little Rock, Ariz.
- Oct. 6: New Orleans, La.
- Oct. 8: Tampa, Fla.
- Oct. 9: Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
- Oct. 12: Orlando, Fla.
- Oct. 14: Atlanta, Ga.
- Oct. 15: Nashville, Tenn.
- Oct. 16: Charlotte, N.C.
- Oct. 17: Raleigh, N.C.
UFC fighter accused of attacking porn star Jenna Jameson
Jenna Jameson and Tito Ortiz (AP photo)
UFC fighter Tito Ortiz was taken to jail Monday (April 26) after he was accused of assaulting his girlfriend porn star Jenna Jameson.
Police say when they arrived on the scene Jamison had visible injuries, according to NY Daily News.
Jamison and Ortiz have twin sons together.
Top box office movies
How To Train Your Dragon
Top box office movies (weekend ending April 25)
1. How to Train Your Dragon – $15 million
2. The Back-Up Plan – $12 million
3. Date Night – $10.6 million
4. The Losers – $9.6 million
5. Kick-Ass – $9.5 million
6. Clash of the Titans – $9 million
7. Death at a Funeral – $8 million
8. Oceans – $6 million
9. The Last Song – $3.7 million
10. Alice in Wonderland – $2.2 million
