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Moroder: Being live DJ makes me feel like Michael Jackson

Thursday, 5 February 2015, 12:54 Last update: about 11 years ago

For a legendary artist whose accolades include Academy Awards and Grammys, maestro Giorgio Moroder says he finally feels like a true performer - now that he's a live DJ. Moroder says performing...

'Boy Next Door' way too predictable

Thursday, 5 February 2015, 12:13 Last update: about 11 years ago

No good adulterous affair goes unpunished in Hollywood movies. The latest proof is J.Lo starrer "The Boy Next Door," a gender-reversing B-movie spin on "Fatal Attraction" that sets suburban family...

'Jersey Belle' star writing memoir, planned for fall release

Thursday, 5 February 2015, 11:48 Last update: about 11 years ago

Sullivan has a deal with Touchstone for a "hilarious and frank fish-out-of-water memoir" about living in Birmingham, Alabama, that is scheduled for publication this fall. The book is called...

'First Bad Man' is Miranda July's debut novel

Thursday, 5 February 2015, 11:41 Last update: about 11 years ago

The first sentence of Miranda July's debut novel, "The First Bad Man," suggests the almost surreal self-absorption of its problematic narrator: "I drove to the doctor's office as if I was starring in...

Miranda Lambert leads ACM Awards with 8 nominations

Wednesday, 4 February 2015, 12:53 Last update: about 11 years ago

Miranda Lambert is continuing her reign as contemporary country queen with eight nominations at this year's Academy of Country Music Awards. The ACMs announced Friday that Lambert is...

Aniston talks Oscar snub, Razzie nom and acting cred

Wednesday, 4 February 2015, 12:12 Last update: about 11 years ago

Yes, Jennifer Aniston would like to thank the academy. But it won't be this year. At long last, many critics saw Aniston fulfill potential first revealed in 2002's art-house hit "The Good Girl"...

Freddie Calls: Maltese band making it in the UK

Wednesday, 4 February 2015, 11:04 Last update: about 11 years ago

How did the four of you meet and how come you are all based in London? Matt: We grew up together, all in school together. Nick and I are brothers. Dan: We all lived in the same...

Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande to pay tribute to Stevie Wonder

Tuesday, 3 February 2015, 12:52 Last update: about 11 years ago

Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande and John Legend have been added to the group of artists set to pay tribute to Stevie Wonder next month. The Recording Academy announced Thursday that the Band Perry will...

A tired gimmick weakens thriller 'Project Almanac'

Tuesday, 3 February 2015, 12:11 Last update: about 11 years ago

What have we done to deserve another found-footage movie? The tired hand-held technique that seemed so fresh in 1999 with "The Blair Witch Project" long ago wore out its welcome. The only thing...

Actor writes funny tale of Elsie the cow

Tuesday, 3 February 2015, 11:40 Last update: about 11 years ago

The actor known for playing Fox Mulder on the TV series "The X-Files" and Hank Moody on the show "Californication" shows his comic side with "Holy Cow," a tale of Elsie the cow. Elsie enjoys life...

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