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The third Ice Age takes the subzero heroes into a new world filled with frightening dinosaurs - while also encountering more frightening things like parenting and love. 3D helps bring us into the dinosaur world, but little else is new beyond that.
Rumors that Sarah Palin could be facing a federal indictment soon were blogged about by Huffington Post blogger Shannyn Moore. As a result, the Palin camp is threatening to sue her and other media outlets with a defamation lawsuit.
The latest cries that the Obama administration will destroy us all comes from trends analyst Gerald Celente, of the Trends Research Institute. His trends tell him that the economy will collapse so badly by 2012, we will call it 'Obamageddon'
Though the lottery for Michael Jackson funeral tickets was conducted yesterday, fans will have to wait until tomorrow to find out if they won and will get to go to the Staples Center service, as final plans for the actual memorial come together.
The latest famous name to die is a former sports star, as ex-Titans MVP quarterback Steve McNair was found shot to death yesterday. McNair and a young woman were found dead together, as police scramble to figure out why they were shot, and by who.
Staples Center is about to hand out free tickets to the Michael Jackson memorial, and simulcast, out in a massive lottery tonight. Millions upon billions of people have registered to be eligible, and there are still a few hours left to get in.
Sarah Palin's resignation came as a surprise to everyone, for what could make the ultra-defiant Palin give up her office? Many speculate that it was a possible federal indictment, involving an embezzlement scandal while Palin was Mayor of Wasilla.
The final weekend of Wimbledon began with the all-Williams women's final. This time, Serena won over Venus at Wimbledon, as her straight set win gave Serena her 11'th Grand Slam. Tomorrow, Roger Federer goes for a record-setting 15'th.
Once again, it is the 4'th of July, and it is time for Americans to celebrate their freedom and their nation - mainly by being wowed by fireworks and enjoying barbeques.
75 years ago, John Dillinger was the most hunted criminal in America, highlighting the golden age of crime and the rise of the FBI. "Public Enemies" has Johnny Depp recreate Dillinger's crime wave, though director Michael Mann lets him down.
The plans for Michael Jackson's memorial service are almost set. Free tickets, and tickets that cost 25 dollars, will be distributed for fans to attend the memorial at the Staples Center on Tuesday. Jackson himself will be laid to rest beforehand.
Famously hot-headed star Ron Artest had a productive year for the Rockets, and now gets to join with Kobe and the Lakers as his reward. This forces new star Trevor Ariza out of town, so he went to take Artest's place for the Rockets.
After yesterday's eventful Wimbledon women's semi finals, the men take back center stage. Roger Federer looks to get to another final match, while Andy Murray has all of Britain on his back as he faces Andy Roddick in the second semi.
A news reporter has accused the Obama administration of controlling the media, in a way that not even Richard Nixon tried to do. The complaint didn't come from FOX News, but from the ultimate liberal media boogeywoman, Helen Thomas herself.
The Wimbledon women's semifinals today are expected to end with a Venus and Serena Williams final all set. Serena Williams nearly didn't live up to her end against Elena Dementieva, but she rallied for a three set, three hour win in the first semi.
Complaints about the media's coverage of Michael Jackson's death may be about to get louder, thanks to OK Magazine. The infamous last photo of Jackson being wheeled into the hospital is now on the cover of OK, drawing a lot of ire from fans.
The release of Michael Jackson's will was not going to end the legal disputes over his fortune and kids. Since the will cut out Debbie Rowe, and leaves Diana Ross as a possible guardian for Jackson's kids, it only adds a few more layers to the disputes.
The third "Ice Age" film is the biggest movie opening on the Fourth of July weekend, and is in 3D, which could work in its favor at the box office. However, now it has to overcome both bad reviews and "Transformers" all at once.
Ever since Michael Jackson's kids were born, many predicted that Jackson wasn't really the biological father. Now those rumors are stronger than ever, as gossip sources claims that both Jackson and Debbie Rowe weren't their kids biological parents.
"Public Enemies" was supposed to be the big movie of the summer for adults, and for critics to fawn over. Instead, the tale of John Dillinger has gotten a more mixed showing in reviews - and surprisingly, so have Johnny Depp and director Michael Mann.
The men's quarterfinals at Wimbledon are all taking place today, as Roger Federer is already on to the semis, with Andy Murray, Andy Roddick and the remaining field fighting to join him. For the women, the Williams sisters are already on to the semis.
Funeral photos of Farrah Fawcett were pretty modest as Fawcett was laid to rest yesterday. Since there is still Michael Jackson funeral hysteria to prepare for, the press settled for Fawcett funeral photos of the famous mourners and casket.
Though many conservatives want Governor Mark Sanford to resign after his scandal, and although a Facebook page is calling for the same thing, Sanford is not going anywhere yet. Thus far, Sanford is determined to stick it out and take his chances.
President Obama's poll numbers are starting to get a bit more modest and less overwhelmingly positive. Today's Rasmussen daily tracking poll alleges that more people strongly disapprove of the President than they strongly approve, which is a first.
For all the searches for a Michael Jackson autopsy photo, such a picture does not exist at all, as far as we know. The false reports of leaked autopsy results - and the ugly picture they painted - have only slightly derailed the search.
While most of the Internet and tabloids search for Michael Jackson death and autopsy reports and photos, rehearsal pictures from when Jackson was alive and preparing for his comeback show have actually been released in the meantime.
Another group of three celebrities has passed away within the last 24 hours. The group isn't as famous as Farrah, Michael and Ed, but they include master impressionist Fred Travalena, former TV actress Gail Storm, and famed TV ad man Billy Mays.
British tabloids leaked Michael Jackson's autopsy reports, painting a horrifying picture of an emanciated, balding Jackson who was in a very bad state. However, TMZ is claiming that the leaked report was false, leaving it unclear who to believe.
The 2009 BET Awards were completely overhauled to honor Michael Jackson's memory and host Jamie Foxx and countless stars did just that. Janet Jackson even came out to give her own tribute to her brother on her grieving family's behalf.
The only thing more frequent than celebrity deaths lately, is the amount of fake celebrity death stories. This time, the likes of Miley Cyrus and Britney Spears were rumored dead, joining Jeff Goldblum, Harrison Ford and more among the fake famous dead.
American soccer still struggles to get noticed, but it has its biggest chance ever when the USA faces Brazil in the Confederations Cup final. Even a win might not make America pay attention to soccer, but such an upset certainly couldn't hurt.
Before police raided the Stonewall Inn bar to arrest homosexuals 40 years ago today, and before the Stonewall Riots erupted, there was no such thing as a gay rights movement. Today things are different, though still very difficult.
Despite all the negative buzz around Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, the final verdict has come in from audiences. And they say that the Transformers are close to box office records, with a likely $200 million in the first five days.
Michael Jackson's death came three days before today's current African-American music stars would come together for the 2009 BET Awards. Now, the show is undergoing a total last-minute overhaul, with wall-to-wall Jackson tributes likely to air tonight.
The box office records are threatening to fall as "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" rampages through. In the infamous Michael Bay tradition, it is so packed with action, and so uniquely lacking in every other area, that it must be seen immediately.
Wimbledon's first week of play is almost over, as many of the big names have gotten through thus far with no problem. Now the second week is ahead, with both NBC and ESPN 2 set to cover the final rounds, and bring us closer to the championship.
Farrah Fawcett will be laid to rest next week, in a much more low profile manner than Michael Jackson likely will. Fawcett's funeral will be held in Los Angeles Tuesday, with invited guests only in attendance, only with her imprisoned son.
Michael Jackson death photos would be big sellers across the tabloid community, and around the Internet. Entertainment Tonight already released a photo of Jackson just before his death, but the search for pics of his dead body is just starting.
Reports about Michael Jackson's personal doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray, grew as he was rumored to be the last person with him before he died. He was alleged to have gone missing, but he was found and questioned, though questions over his medication continue.
For decades, Michael Jackson was the butt of billions of jokes from late night monologues and comedians. But now that Jackson is dead, it may put a stop to the old, insulting Jackson jokes, at least for the moment.
Farrah Fawcett may have been the second biggest celebrity to die yesterday. But today, while everyone puzzles over Michael Jackson, Fawcett's Playboy pictures from 1995 are still gathering much attention, as are the other memories of her career and life.
The mourning over Michael Jackson's death has now turned to speculation over how he died. The autopsy began today, but a cause of death and toxicology results may take weeks. In the meantime, fears that prescription drugs caused his death are growing.
The 2009 NBA draft was regarded as having a questionable class, and had the obvious result at number 1. In addition, two high profile trades stole much of the buzz, first with Shaq going to the Cavs, and then Vince Carter going to the arch-rival Magic.
The shock of Michael Jackson's sudden death is only barely wearing off this morning. After the various tributes, the struggle now persists on how best to remember him for his career and his controversy, and on just how he actually died.
Mark Sanford reached a whole new level of media attention, after he came back from his disappearance to reveal he had an Argentinian mistress. The press and Internet are now searching for photos of Maria Belen Shapur, as Sanford faces more infamy.
In the decisive game of the College World Series, LSU jumped out to a quick lead, then put Texas away in the sixth inning. The 11-4 win may have not been a big dramatic ending, but it still brought the national championship back to Baton Rouge.
Since the end of the NBA Finals, there were rumors that Shaquille O'Neal would be sent to play with LeBron James. Now it is official, as Shaq was traded to the Cavs last night. The move could get LeBron a title, or backfire greatly for both legends.
Farrah Fawcett's fight against cancer is now feared to be coming to an end soon, after the latest reports. Rumors have it that Fawcett received the last rites last night, and that her family is about to say their final goodbyes.
For four days, the whereabouts of South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford were unknown, with speculation all over the place. But Sanford was just in Argentina, recovering from a recent stimulus fight, and he is back in office today.
On Saturday, the video of a young woman getting shot and killed in the Iranian streets became a call to arms for the Iran protest movements. Days later, Neda Agha Sultan's death video remains as controversial and talked about as ever.
No review for "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" will stop it from being a box office behemoth. No negative review has ever stopped Michael Bay's success either. That makes Bay and Transformers 2 lucky this time, given the latest rotten reviews.
After losing a heartbreaker in Game 1 of the College World Series finals, the Texas Longhorns had an easier time holding off the LSU Tigers, 5-1, to take Game 2. Now the two best teams in college baseball have a final game to determine a champion tonight.
The finals of the College World Series between Texas and LSU started with an extra innings thriller. Texas had pulled out many close games before, but it was LSU who came back this time to win Game 1, 7-6, and get one win closer to a national title.
Since it came out that Perez Hilton was assaulted after a scuffle with Will.I.Am and his people, both icons have been trading insults online with video and Twitter. Now the actual video of the fight has been posted online as well.
Ed McMahon became a legend of late night via his 30 year pairing with fellow "Tonight Show" legend Johnny Carson. Over four years after Carson died, McMahon is now gone as well, as he was pronounced dead this morning at age 86.
The announcement expected for months was finally made last night, as Jon and Kate Gosselin announced their separation on "Jon and Kate Plus 8", with the episode airing hours after they filed for divorce papers. But the train wreck probably isn't over.
Today's final round of the US Open turned into an unexpected nailbiter, as leaders Lucas Glover and Ricky Barnes started terribly, and Phil Mickelson came roaring back. But Mickelson fell short again, and Lucas Glover finally got an unexpected win.
As the turmoil increases in Iran over the disputed elections, President Obama is being called on to do more by the GOP. But with such limited options, and such high risk, all Obama can do is buy time until the next stages of the conflict.
Perez Hilton got assaulted by a celebrity, in what may be a wish fulfillment on behalf of all the celebrities exposed by him. Hilton claims singing star will.i.am did it, although it is the general manager of the Black Eyed Peas under suspicion.
The world's greatest tennis tournament is back on today, as Wimbledon 2009 officially kicks off. ESPN 2 has the exclusive coverage for the first week, until NBC takes over for the end. Today, Roger Federer began to try and make this an historic Wimbledon.
The mere premise of iconic director Tim Burton adapting Alice in Wonderland with his usual quirky style is enough to make audiences drool. The first preview images further up the ante, including a glimpse of Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter.
They might actually be able to finish the US Open today, setting things up for a duel between two leaders who are well ahead of everyone else. But the dueling leaders aren't Tiger and Phil, but rather Ricky Barnes and Lucas Glover instead.
Over 300 theaters will show a special Fathers Day gift today, as they will host early screenings of "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" in 3D, 10 days before it comes out for the Fourth of July to face the Transformers and Pixar.
Today is not only Fathers Day, but the day of the summer solstice. Every June 21, the sun rises highest in the sky and brings about the longest day of sunlight of the year, which also marks the official first day of the summer season.
The Iran protests over the election are still going on, and may have just gotten taken to a new level. A video of a young female protester named Neda getting killed by police has made its way through the Internet, making her a symbol for revolution.
Rumors of a sex tape involving "Gossip Girl" star Leighton Meester have been going around for days, and now a website has posted pictures of it. However, the alleged tape doesn't sound too scandalous, except for reports about feet being involved.
Nowadays, if a horror movie from the 70's and 80's was even remotely popular, it will get remade today. "The Stepfather" a modest 80's cult hit about a bloodthirsty, perfectionist stepfather, has been added to that list, with a teaser trailer already out.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's jet had to make an emergency landing in Van Nuys, though everyone and everything turned out okay. But Schwarzenegger's Twitter message about the incident stole most of the buzz, as Twitter continues a string of new headlines.
JibJab is an e-card site well known for its funny cards and political parodies. Their latest song parody aired for the President and his audience at the latest Correspondents Dinner last night, painting Obama as a literal super man.
As the second round of the 2009 US Open hopes to get completed today, it is names like Lucas Glover, Mike Weir and Ricky Barnes leading the way heading into the morning. Phil and Sergio are playing catch up, while Tiger may be off the cut altogether.
"The Proposal" is the first big romantic comedy in a while, as Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds are forced to get married. Though Bullock and Reynolds chemistry is praised, along with Betty White, reviews are otherwise tepid.
Last night, CBS News reports alleged that their legendary former anchor, Walter Cronkite, was gravely ill and expected to die soon. Although his chief of staff denied those reports, tributes and memories of Cronkite are already gathering up.
Robert Pattinson may be shooting a new movie in New York, but it's his past movies- especially one named Twilight- that are making mobs of fans go after him. Yesterday, Pattinson's escape from those fans resulted in him getting hit mildly by a taxi.
Now that the rain isn't disastrous today at Bethpage, the actual 2009 US Open leaderboard can actually fill up as all the players try to complete, or begin, the first round. But the rain is still expected to make a comeback this weekend.
Yesterday, TLC gave away that Jon and Kate Gosselin will make a big announcement on Monday's show. Radar Online allegedly has the spoiler on what the announcement might be, and as expected, it predicts that they will announce a divorce.
President Obama's billionth TV interview got a lot of laughs, when he killed a fly in the middle of talking to CNBC this week. But PETA had a few words for the President about it, and advice on how to treat flys better in the future.
After endless hype, speculation, rumors of spanking children, and icy recent chemistry, Jon and Kate Gosselin have something big to say pn Monday's night's "Jon and Kate Plus 8" No one knows what the big announcement is, but TLC is already hyping it up.
The US Open TV schedule had ESPN and NBC prepared to telecast nine straight hours of golf at Bethpage today and tomorrow. However, the two stations will have to kill time with something else today, as first round play has been suspended due to rain.
Since yesterday, Twitter followers have been downloading Lindsey Lohan's semi nude Twitter picture, which she posted while she was bored earlier in the week. Meanwhile, gossip about a jewel theft, Samantha Ronson, and Justin Timberlake is trailing Lohan
When the official Emmy ballot was released, Lost star Terry O'Quinn was not among the names, even though he was expected to be favored for a second Supporting Actor Emmy. But O'Quinn may have failed to submit himself on purpose, and on principle.
The Gosselins are scrutinized and criticized enough with their recent frosty behavior on "Jon and Kate Plus 8." Now Kate Gosselin has a new controversy to overcome, as photos and reports are out of her allegedly spanking daughter Leah.
The new iPhone 3.0 software will be ready for download at some point in the next few hours. This will give Apple users new tools to play with until they have to go to stores for the new iPhone 3G S on Friday, in Apple's annual iPhone update.
The Lakers victory parade already had to overcome worries about the financial costs, and worries about the "knucklehead" Lakers fans. But today, the Lakers parade will go on, fully paid for, and allow the Lakers to celebrate a new championship.
The satirical newspaper The Onion jokes about the news all the time, as does the Onion News Network. The Onion news made some headlines itself with a fake report/sketch claiming that Olympic champ Shawn Johnson had to be put to sleep after a knee injury.
After David Letterman apologized more thoroughly to Sarah Palin for the events of the last week, Palin quickly accepted the apology in a statement today. Though Letterman and Palin may have made up themselves, will it end the culture war they started?
The protests over Iran's questionable presidential election are still going on, as more reports of death and police brutality are coming out. The country's ruling council finally agreed to look over the votes again, but that may not be enough.
Joe Buck's new sports talk show premiered on HBO, but no one was talking about Joe Buck himself afterwards. They were talking about Artie Lange's guest spot instead, in which he mercilessly ridiculed Buck, his show, and everything in between.
David Letterman's first apology for his Sarah Palin jokes weren't accepted, and weren't considered sincere. So Letterman tried a fuller apology to the whole Palin family last night, though the "Fire David Letterman" rally today is likely still on.
The Lakers faced constant questions over whether they could win it all without Shaq, whether they were soft, whether they could recover from last year's Finals loss, and whether Kobe had a supporting cast. Their 2009 NBA championship answered all of it.
The 2009 US Open is set to go this week, as Tiger, Phil and company head for Farmingdale, New York. The famed memories of the 2008 US Open are casting a big shadow, as Tiger looks to repeat on two good legs this time.
Barack Obama was controversially compared to crazed gorilla Travis the Chimp in a cartoon months ago. Now, South Carolina Republican Rusty DePass is in hot water for calling an escaped South Carolina gorilla one of Michelle Obama's ancestors on Facebook.
The city of Pittsburgh already gathered to celebrate the Steelers championship four months ago. Now, Pittsburgh will put on another big show for the Penguins, as they go down the parade route today with their new Stanley Cup.
For the first time since Shaq left, the Lakers are officially NBA champions, after breezing by the Magic in Game 5 to clinch the series. The Lakers will return to a parade on Wednesday, despite the parade costs and despite rioting fans last night.
The backlash over David Letterman's jokes about the Palin family has now resulted in full blown rallies being organized to get him fired. Tuesday, a "Fire David Letterman" protest will take place outside his studio, as calls for his firing get louder.
Miguel Cotto did not win on style points against Joshua Clottey last night, overcoming a big cut to gain a split decision- with odd scores from the judges. Nonetheless, Cotto is still on track to face the likes of Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr.
The Iran elections took a negative turn when Mahmoud Ahmadinejad won by such a lopsided margin, fraud was suspected. Now, the news out of Iran is turning increasingly violent, as protests and police brutality are increasing over the weekend.
10 days after David Carradine was found dead, he was officially mourned at his funeral yesterday in L.A. Hundreds of famous friends and family said their goodbyes to Carradine, as the controversy over his death was put in the background for one day.
Sidney Crosby's second period knee injury kept him from making a difference for the Penguins in Game 7- at least on the ice. But the Penguins stormed ahead and held on anyway, giving Crosby the chance to lift his first of possibly many Stanley Cups.
The Pittsburgh Penguins had long odds against them going to Game 7 in Detroit, but wound up doing to the Red Wings what they did to them last year- win the Stanley Cup on their home ice. Now the city of Pittsburgh has another victory parade to mount.
Comedy Central's new series "Tosh.0" had a recent segment where host Daniel Tosh advised Web browsers to search for "Demi Moore Bush" on Google. The search became a big Web smash- as did the NSFW picture found as a result of that search.
The Iran election was expected to be close, but instead it is over in a landslide, according to Iranian media. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reportedly won with over 60% of the vote, stunning analysts and causing challenger Mir Hossein Mousavi to declare fraud.
After months of action, and two weeks of fighting each other, the Red Wings and Penguins have only one more game to play to determine a Stanley Cup champion. Game 7 has the Penguins looking to break through in Detroit at the best possible time.
The original "Taking of Pelham 123" was regarded as one of the classic old school 70's thrillers. Tony Scott's remake is regarded as a hyperactive mess, despite having Denzel Washington and John Travolta square off on the train tracks.
Iran's presidential elections between infamous incumbant Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and challenger Mir Hossein Mousavi is closer than expected. The first results this weekend are being heavily watched, with record turnouts already in Iran.
The David Letterman battle with the Palins and their base is far from over, as Letterman's apologies did not stop Sarah Palin from continuing to attack Letterman for his jokes about her daughter - no matter which one he was joking about.
The Lakers looked out of Game 4 by halftime, and looked out of it with 11 seconds left. But some Magic misfires and big shots by Trevor Ariza and Derek Fisher brought the Lakers back, as they took command of the NBA Finals with another overtime win.
Megan Fox has been pretty much declared the hottest actress in the world, but she isn't completely perfect. Photos of her clubbed left thumb has proven that she does have one physical flaw- albeit only one- as she promotes the new Transformers.
Carrie Prejean's reign as Miss California finally ended, though the reasons why are under a lot of controversy. Prejean claims it was because the pageant was trying to set her up to pose for Playboy and failed, as well as the usual political persecution.
The continued speculation that Brangelina is on the outs are fueling more gossip and magazine covers. People has a cover story coming out to address the Brangelina breakup rumors, while Star claims that Pitt and Jennifer Aniston are hooking up again.
Ever since David Letterman's top 10 bit about Sarah Palin's NYC trip, the two icons have been in battle. Palin accused Letterman of joking about her daughter getting raped by A-Rod, so Letterman responded last night. Palin has the next move.
Anticipation for Iron Man 2 is heating up as shooting begins, and some photos from the set are coming out. The first official look at Whiplash, one of the sequel's central villains, was released in a photo of Mickey Rourke in costume.
Two weeks ago, Mike Tyson lost his daughter in a tragic treadmill cord accident. But now he has gained a new wife, as Tyson and girlfriend Lakiha Spice were married in Las Vegas this weekend, in a quick ceremony with no invited guests.
The major league baseball draft isn't as hyped up as other pro sports drafts, and takes a lot longer. This year's draft had pitcher Stephen Straburg leading the hype, and the Nationals officially got him. But that doesn't guarantee success.
The Magic shot a record-setting 75% in the first half of Game 3, got a jolt from their home crowd- and still needed a late Kobe Bryant turnover to hold off the Lakers. Nevertheless, the Magic finally have an NBA Finals win and some hope in the series.
After everyone guessed that Adam Lambert was gay, he officially admitted it for a Rolling Stone cover story. Lambert discussed his life as a gay man and his post-Idol life, as he prepares to get his debut album ready for the fall.
Mark-Paul Gosselaar got his start on "Saved By The Bell" and still seems to have some fondness for it. He might not have played Zack Morris for his entire interview with Jimmy Fallon, and agreed to Fallon's proposed "Bell" reunion, if he didn't.
In the midst of the new NBC late night, Howard Stern went back to his old friend David Letterman instead, to take some last pot shots at Jay Leno. He also addressed Bruno's MTV mooning stunt, which was almost similar to Stern's MTV mooning years back.
The GOP held their annual fundraiser last night, where they tried to gloss over recent party differences. But host Jon Voight went a bit further to the right when he attacked Obama as a "false prophet" and the head of the "Obama oppression"
The continued search into the Thai newspaper death photo of David Carradine, and the Carradine family's efforts to stop it from hitting any more tabloids, are now making more headlines than the actual investigation, and the controversy rising from it.
The 2009 College World Series will begin this weekend, with a couple of new names joining some traditional powers. Tonight, the final slot in the College World Series will be decided, as either Texas or TCU will be the eighth participant.
Depsite the efforts of the Carradine family to stop the Thai Rath tabloid photo of David's dead body, the picture has gotten to the Internet now. Meanwhile, the Carradines are reaching out to the FBI and pathologists to determine how David actually died.
For Game 2 of the NBA Finals, the Lakers had to work much harder, and work for five extra minutes, to put away the Magic. But eventually, due to free throws and a near miss buzzer beater in regulation for the Magic, the Lakers took their 2-0 series lead.
Stephen Colbert pretends to be a bombastic pundit for laughs, but hasn't shown anything fake about his USO trip to Iraq to entertain the troops that America may have forgotten about. One general welcomed Colbert by shaving his head to start the week.
The 2009 Tony Awards put on the usual big show, recession or no, with Neil Patrick Harris in charge. For the awards themselves, 'Billy Elliot: The Musical' was the name of the night, as the most nominated production of the night took home 10 Tonys.
The Lakers made a statement to open the NBA Finals, blowing the Magic out of LA. Now the Magic have to answer back against adversity, and against everyone counting them out yet again, for Game 2. If they do, the NBA Finals is a series again.
After years of waiting, years of questions about his ability at Roland Garros, and years of Rafael Nadal domination, Roger Federer finally triumphed in the 2009 French Open. His final win over Robin Soderling was otherwise never in doubt.
Heidi Pratt made "I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here" the talk of reality TV last week. This week, Heidi is in the hospital, as the latest reality star to be hospitalized, after spending what may have been too much time in "I'm A Celebrity" isolation.
The mystery over David Carradine's death now includes a photo of his hanging that a Thai newspaper published from the scene. As the Carradine family fights to ensure the picture never sees any further light, the theories over his death keep coming.
To close the 2009 French Open on the women's side, Svetlana Kuznetsova went for her first Grand Slam in almost five year, while Dinara Safina went for her first overall. Kuznetsova ultimately prevailed, in a surprisingly easy win by her standards.
D-Day changed the direction of World War II and began the march to final victory in Europe 65 years ago. The current world leaders of the countries behind that massive assault came together at Normandy today to honor the 65'th anniversary of D-Day.
The post time for the Belmont Stakes comes at 6:27, to begin the final leg of the horsing Triple Crown. Despite no Triple Crown at stake this year- not for any horse, at least- the Belmont is still highly anticipated as Mine That Bird seeks another win.
Shaquille O'Neal has a lot of time on his hands, while new rivals like Dwight Howard and the Magic are trying to beat Kobe Bryant in the NBA Finals. But Shaq is on Kobe's side, at least enough to make fun of Howard and Stan Van Gundy on Twitter.
A bachelor party in Vegas results in a massive hangover for those involved, along with no memory of their wild night- and no groom. Despite this typical set up, "The Hangover" is being billed and reviewed as the surprise comedy hit of the early summer.
Despite the love for the old 70's TV version, and the remaining love left for Will Ferrell, the newest visit to the "Land of the Lost" is not a popular one in reviews. Ferrell and $100 million of special effects only left critics in a bad time warp.
After a busy day of speeches and reaching out to the Muslim world, President Obama took a tour of the Egyptian pyramids to take a load off. Obama literally saw himself in one of the hieroglyphics during the tour- big ears and all.
The speculation over the death of David Carradine is growing, as the explanations range from murder to suicide, to even auto-erotic asphyxiation. The struggle to figure out how Carradine died is starting to overshadow the mourning for his death.
The NBA Finals began last night, but only one team and one player really arrived after a while. The Magic pulled a disappearing act in the last 30 or so minutes, as Kobe Bryant took over and the Lakers had an easy time winning Game 1 as a result.
For the first time in the Triple Crown, Mine That Bird stands to be the top favorite going into the Belmont Stakes. No longer the underdog, the bullseye will be on Mine That Bird's back as he goes for a second Triple Crown win, and third for Calvin Borel.
Trouble between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie has been suspected for a while. Now the National Enquirer is alleging that they are already planning to split, after a rocky trip to Cannes. Reps acted quick to deny the break up reports.
Barack Obama's efforts to repair ties with the Middle East began in full with his first trip to the region at President. The early centerpiece was a highly anticipated speech in Cairo this morning, as Obama urged an end to the current violent cycle.
The Forbes Celebrity 100 is one of those rare celebrity lists that ranks famous people by wealth and power, not by looks. Oprah Winfrey is usually rock solid at number 1, but Angelina Jolie's big 2008 was enough to make her the most powerful instead.
Patriots defensive leader Rodney Harrison retired today, and is rumored to already have a new job lined up as an NBC football analyst. Harrison leaves behind a legacy of two Super Bowl rings, many sacks and interceptions, and a few controversies.
The possibility of a Serena Slam sequel was broken up at the French Open quarterfinals, as Serena Williams lost a tight match to Svetlana Kuznetsova in three sets. Another big name has left the French Open as the quarterfinal round nears an end.
The disappearance and crash of Air France 447 continues to take up massive headlines, since no one really knows what happened. Reports of a bomb threat days earlier, and the failing hopes of finding the plane's black box, only deepen the mystery.
In these dark and depressing times, it is becoming less crazy and more popular to imagine the end of humanity's time on Earth. "Earth 2100" was ABC's attempt to imagine the destruction of Earth, due to a lack of global warming action.
The upsets and scares for the top seeded players at the 2009 French Open are increasing, as the tournament marches towards the finals. Maria Sharapova has already been blown out today, while upset king Robin Soderling advanced further.
Bruno's now famous dive into Eminem at the 2009 MTV Movie Awards raised a lot of questions about Eminem's horrified reaction. As it turns out, Eminem was only pretending to be disgusted, as the stunt appears to have been staged on both sides.
Vince Young went from national champion and Titans starting QB to backup for Kerry Collins last year. In a radio interview, Young expressed his desire to start again this year, whether it is with the Titans or another team that would start him.
As if the waiting for "New Moon" wasn't hard enough, now "Twilight" fans have to wait till August 2010 to go to a cruise/fan convention that sets sail from Seattle, with only Twilight themed events and two supporting actors to keep them company.
After a long wait, endless questions about his act- and after a little cross country jog- Conan O'Brien started the next era of "The Tonight Show" last night. Will Ferrell, Pearl Jam, old Late Night friends, and his sexy 1992 Ford helped out.
A new name will need to be inscripted on the men's French Open trophy after Rafael Nadal's stunning loss yesterday. With the women also losing defending champion Ana Ivanovic, both circuits are wide open as the French Open goes into week 2.
The story of Susan Boyle took another less than fairy tale like turn, after reports that she got herself hospitalized for exhaustion after losing "Britain's Got Talent" Now concerns are even greater about how well Boyle can cope with superstardom.
Sasha Baron Cohen and Eminem got up close and all too personal at the MTV Movie Awards, as Cohen's flamboyantly gay Bruno character flew into Eminem's lap- with a lack of clothing to cover his ass as it pressed into the rapper's face.
The words "Twilight" "New Moon" and "Robert Pattinson" were the ones dominating the 2009 MTV Movie Awards every few minutes. The New Moon official trailer debut was mixed in with five MTV Movie Awards for its predecessor.
Pixar's latest journey "Up" takes an old widower on the adventure of his dreams, though he is not alone on his trip, or at his jungle destination. But Up's flying houses, army of balloons and grumpy old men are just the beginning of the story.
After LeBron James delayed the inevitable twice over, the Cavs finally had to face the fact that the Magic weren't going to falter. Game 6 was the Magic's most convincing win yet, and the one that sent the Cavs home while the Magic go to L.A.
It wasn't the matchup on the 2009 NBA Finals schedule that many wanted, but it is the one fans and networks are gonna get. The Lakers vs. Magic NBA Finals match up is set to start on Thursday night, with LeBron only getting to be a witness.
One of the main reasons that many will watch the 2009 MTV Movie Awards has little to do with the show or the stars. The fanbase of "Twilight" will watch for the commercials, to see when the new official trailer for "New Moon" is broadcast.
Susan Boyle did not win "Britain's Got Talent" as expected, falling short of completing her magical story on a high note. But by singing "I Dreamed A Dream" again, Boyle ended things on a much higher note than she did in last week's semifinals.
After a week of negative gossip about Susan Boyle, and questions about her state of mind, the worldwide sensation will have one final performance for the "Britain's Got Talent" finale, in which she tries to officially complete the Cinderella story.
These days, it is rare to see a Stanley Cup Finals schedule that doesn't include the Detroit Red Wings. For the sixth time in the last 15 years, the Red Wings are taking the ice for Game 1 of the Finals, with their fifth Cup of the era on the line.
The Lakers had struggled to put away the Nuggets, and many other opponents in the playoffs thus far. But the Lakers finally dominated and finished off an opponent without any fuss, as their 119-92 blowout in Game 6 sent them back to the Finals.
The first "Tonight Show" farewell episode in 17 years had Jay Leno talk to his replacement, relive all the dumb answers of his "Jaywalking" victims, bring James Taylor on to sing an old favorite song, and say goodbye with a bunch of kids.
"Up" isn't the only new movie with rave reviews this weekend, as Sam Raimi's "Drag Me To Hell" has critics screaming. After stumbling with Spider Man 3, Raimi returns to his camp horror roots, with a bank employee as the unlucky target of Hell's wrath.
Phil Mickelson left golf this week to care for his cancer stricken wife Amy, and may not be back for a while. But Mickelson's website offered some rays of light, as he posted a statement about doctors catching his wife's cancer early.
The only debates over a new Pixar movie anymore is whether it is as masterful as the others, and whether it's non-traditional main characters are keeping it from making as much money. Otherwise, the word on "Up" is as gushing as ever for Pixar.
The 2009 French Open is moving along into deeper rounds, and more challenging competition for the top seeds. That's no problem for the likes of Nadal and Federer, but Venus Williams is another story, as she was dominated in the third round.
After the Cavaliers once again blew a huge lead to the Magic in Game 5, the obituaries seemed ready to go for the Cavs. But LeBron James had to play every second to keep the Cavaliers alive, and send them back to Orlando with a chance to even it up.
Fears that the Stanley Cup Finals wouldn't start for over a week finally ended when the Red Wings knocked off the Blackhawks in overtime last night. Now the schedule is set at last, and the Penguins and Red Wings can meet again this weekend.
Susan Boyle returned to the stage on "Britain's Got Talent" after all but conquering the world the last time out. Boyle sang "Memory" from Cats all the way to the finals, but there were worries about her initial notes, and how she is handling fame.
Judge Sonia Sotomayor is expected to breeze to a Supreme Court confirmation, but the road towards it will not be all that breezy. Comments she made about Latina women's experiences being richer than white males in 2001 are already causing hiccups.
Cubs ace pitcher Carlos Zambrano is very emotional at times, and showed it big time after a big call went against him yesterday. Zambrano ejected the umpire after he got ejected, went off on a Gatorade machine, and made it big on ESPN and the Net for it.
Powerball had gone weeks without having anyone hit all six numbers, which made its grand prize go up to over $230 million. But in last night's drawing, one player from South Dakota, of all states, finally got lucky and took the entire pot.
Fans continue to wait for any updates on Farrah Fawcett's fight against cancer. It was reported that Fawcett felt a little better after watching the controversial documentary about her ordeal, but a little better may be all she can feel.
Yesterday, it was reported that Mike Tyson's daughter Exodus was found hung by a treadmill cord, and put on life support. Last night, Exodus Tyson was declared dead, leaving Tyson to mourn another personal tragedy and cord safety to share the spotlight.
Theories about the "American Idol" vote being tampered to favor Kris Allen over Adam Lambert have been stewing. Now, with a New York Times report alledging AT&T reps helped Allen's fans send multiple text votes, the conspiracy theories are growing.
In Game 4 against the Cavaliers, the Magic once again buried three after three, once again had fourth quarter heroics, and once again weren't destroyed by LeBron James. The Cavaliers are now declared dead after losing in overtime and going down 3-1.
The Penguins, as expected, finished their destruction of the Carolina Hurricanes to go to another Stanley Cup Finals. If the Red Wings win tonight, the Penguins/Red Wings rematch will start this weekend- otherwise, it won't start for a week.
Proposition 8 controversially overturned gay marriage in California, but that only began the fight. Now, the California Supreme Court ruled today that Prop 8 was constitutional after all, but the previous gay marriages in the state are legal again.
Mike Tyson's 4-year-old daughter Exodus was found with a treadmill cord around her neck yesterday, leaving her on life support. Her famous father is now by her side, as this mars the positive buzz he was getting for a few recent movies.
The Red Wings and Penguins seem likely to meet in the Stanley Cup Finals again- but may not play each other for over a week, due to the schedule starting on June 5. But the league may move the start ahead to this weekend if the two teams win quick.
The retirement of Justice David Souter from the Supreme Court made Judge Sonia Sotomayor the favorite to take his place. Today, President Obama made it official, as the first prospective Hispanic Justice now prepares to face hearings.
The latest Powerball drawing on Saturday had two Florida players winning a million dollars, by hitting all five numbers and the Power Play. But once again, no one won the grand prize, which has now inflated up to $222 million for Wednesday night's game.
The Lakers thought they could put a stranglehold on the Western Conference Finals after a Game 3 comeback over the Nuggets. But in Game 4, the Nuggets didn't give them any hopes for a comeback, as a blowout Game 4 win makes the series a best-of-three.
Terminators get to shoot up humanity once again, only this time in a post Judgment Day world. Instead of Arnold, Christian Bale's all grown up John Connor leads the fight, although a mysterious new "human" may provide the true salvation.
Right after the Indy 500 finishes up, NASCAR fans will already be set to go for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte. NASCAR's longest race, and one of its major events, will go on well into the night and likely beat out the Indy 500 in ratings again.
The 2009 French Open is off and running today, bringing two weeks of thrills and two weeks of anticipation for another Roger Federer/Rafael Nadal Grand Slam final. Will Nadal be halfway to a Slam, or is it finally Federer's time in France?
After the usual buildup, the Indianapolis 500 is set for another go at the legendary Brickyard. Hundreds of thousands will watch the likes of Helio Castroneves, Danica Patrick, Scott Dixon, Marco Andretti, Tony Kanann and more race for Indy glory.
For all the hype over a Kobe and LeBron NBA finals, the NBA conference finals may provide the real classic drama of the playoff season. LeBron James' game winner capped four straight close finishes for the Cavaliers, Magic, Lakers and Nuggets.
Indianapolis is almost completely reved up for the Indianapolis 500, with the Indy 500 parade serving as the big pre-race festivity today. Dick Vitale, Josh Duhamel and other celebrities and characters will join the Indy racers down the parade route.
Every Memorial Day weekend, college lacrosse holds its Final Four, usually made up of traditional powers. This year, Gillette Stadium has Virginia, Duke, Syracuse, and Cornell competing to win it all in today's semifinals, and Monday's title game.
The Cavaliers were a second away from losing two straight to the Magic on their powerful home court, and dooming Cleveland to another sports disaster. But one LeBron James shot at the buzzer saved the Cavaliers very lives- for the moment.
Though this year's Indianapolis 500 is the 93'rd edition of the great race, it has been 100 years since the first race at the Brickyard. That unofficial centennial will be honored this weekend, as Helio Castroneves and Danica Patrick headline the field.
In a brawl, Terminators might have more than enough fire power to defeat the historical exhibits in the "Night At The Museum" series. But Ben Stiller and his historic friends may have enough to defeat the robots at the box office this Memorial Day.
Evgeni Malkin was the Pittsburgh Penguin everyone wanted to talk about, instead of Sidney Crosby, after last night's Game 2 against the Hurricanes. Malkin's third goal of the night lit up the highlights, and sealed a 7-4 win.
Kobe Bryant and LeBron James are now dominating NBA ad time in puppet form, as Nike's "Most Valuable Puppets" ads with a puppet Kobe and LeBron is meant to hype their certain NBA Finals matchup. But so far, that matchup is in danger of never happening.
The Cavaliers are no longer rolling through the playoffs anymore, after losing to the Magic, at home no less, in Game 1 of the conference final. Now, with the Magic trying to take a 2-0 lead tonight, the city of Cleveland is trying not to panic.
The fourth installment of the "Terminator" series, and first in a post-Judgement Day world, does not offer salvation for fans, according to reviews. In fact, reviews state that the movie is just as robotic and hollow as John Connor's famed enemies.
Jake Peavy was a Cy Young winner a year and a half ago, and now may be traded from the Padres altogether. Pending Peavy's approval, he is rumored to be going to the Chicago White Sox today, not long after he almost took the Padres to the playoffs.
Powerball did not have a big winner last night, as no one got all five numbers and the Powerball. As such, Powerball continues to be the big game of the moment, with the jackpot up to $192 million if someone can hit the elusive numbers Saturday night.
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