Azaria Freaked Out By Jackson's Simpsons CameoOctober 11th, 2009 HANK AZARIA has described his run-in with MICHAEL JACKSON as one of the "freakiest moments" of his life - because he couldn't stop staring at the star's nose as he recorded his voiceover on THE SIMPSONS. The late King of Pop appeared in the hit animated series back in 1991, playing a fat mental patient who shares a hospital ward with Simpson patriarch Homer.
The Simpsons movie sequel 'not yet'October 9th, 2009 LONDON - The Simpsons creator Matt Groening has said that the sequel to the movie version is not planned as yet. "I suppose someday there might be a sequel, but not yet," BBC News quoted him as saying at a TV industry event in Cannes.
From stoner film to soap opera: James Franco to guest star on 'General Hospital'October 1st, 2009 James Franco to guest star on 'General Hospital'NEW YORK — James Franco will guest star on ABC's "General Hospital" for a lengthy story arc this fall. The "Pineapple Express" and "Spider-Man" actor will play a mystery person who comes to the soap opera's town of Port Charles.
The Simpsons heading to Israel in 2010September 21st, 2009 JERUSALEM - 'The Simpsons' are heading to Israel in an upcoming episode of the popular animated cartoon that will be screened in 2010. And their tour guide is going to be comedian Sacha Baron Cohen.
Rod and Patti Blagojevich set for joint guest appearance on ABC's 'The View' next monthAugust 27th, 2009 Rod and Patti Blagojevich to guest on 'The View'NEW YORK — ABC says Rod Blagojevich (blah-GOY'-uh-vich), the indicted former governor of Illinois, will be a guest next month on "The View." He'll be joined by his wife, Patti. The joint appearance is set for Sept.
LaToya Jackson will sub as a co-host of 'The View' next month; Victoria Beckham will guestAugust 24th, 2009 LaToya Jackson named guest co-host of 'The View'NEW YORK — ABC says LaToya Jackson will be a guest co-host on "The View" Sept. 16 and 18. Having previously co-hosted the ABC daytime talk show in 2003, Jackson is the latest celebrity to be named as a substitute for Elisabeth Hasselbeck, who is on maternity leave until mid-October.
E-book of new Dan Brown novel coming Sept. 15, same day as hardcoverAugust 13th, 2009 E-book of new Dan Brown novel coming Sept. 15NEW YORK — E-book readers can relax: The electronic edition of Dan Brown's "The Lost Symbol" is coming out on the same day as the hardcover.
Ozzy Osbourne once offered cocaine to narcotics agent!August 9th, 2009 LONDON - Legendary rock star Ozzy Osbourne once offered cocaine to an undercover US narcotics agent, a new book reveals. The former Black Sabbath lead has narrated the incident in the book 'Everybody Must Get Stoned,' reports the Daily Star.
Coldplay to make cameo on The SimpsonsJuly 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - British band Coldplay are set to appear in hit animated show The Simpsons.he Yellow hitmakers, who are following in the footsteps of Michael Jackson, the Rolling Stones, Green Day, Aerosmith and U2, are set to join the yellow cast for a one-off episode. In the program, comedic patriarch Homer Simpson wins the lottery and hires the band to perform a private show for his family, reports Contactmusic.
Coldplay to appear on 'The Simpsons'July 28th, 2009 LONDON - British rockers Coldplay have signed up to appear in hit animated show "The Simpsons". The cartoon series regularly features star guests and has seen cameos from high profile acts, including Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones, Green Day, Aerosmith and U2.
Jay-Z confirms plans to release his first bookJuly 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American hip-hop artist Jay-Z has confirmed that he will be releasing his first book after he finalised a literary deal last week. Jay-Z, 39, real name Shawn Carter, will tell in his book the story of what's behind the song lyrics of some of his most famous tracks.
Jay-Z close to signing book dealJuly 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American rap mogul artist Jay-Z is close to signing a deal to reveal the story behind his lyrics in a book. Executives at Spiegel and Grau, an imprint of Random House publishers, are said to have approached the Big Pimpin' hitmaker, famed for never writing down his song rhymes, with the book deal.
Hardcore sex simulation scenes in new movie turned off Josh LucasJuly 9th, 2009 LONDON - Actor Josh Lucas admits that the seedy scenes in his new movie left him feeling dirty and 'strange'. The Sweet Home Alabama star, who plays a con man who craves crazy sex in the film, says that he has been left scarred after doing nine very hardcore sex simulation scenes with naked women he'd never met.
Rumer Willis to guest-star on '90210'; she'll play a 'punky, cute lesbian'July 6th, 2009 Rumer Willis to guest-star on '90210'NEW YORK — There's a new kid in town at West Beverly Hills High — and, naturally, she has famous parents. A spokeswoman for the CW network, Kristen Hall, says Rumer Willis will appear next season on "90210."
Hall says the 20-year-old daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore will guest-star in one episode as "a punky, cute lesbian who isn't afraid to speak her mind." Willis' character, named Gia, will work at the school paper.
Simpsons fan splashes 150k pounds on 30,000 pieces of memorabilia!June 27th, 2009 LONDON - A Simpsons fan has shelled out 150, 000 pounds on a massive collection based on the popular cartoon family. Glynne Williams spent the staggering amount on 30,000 pieces of memorabilia, including themed crockery and life-size models of Homer and wife Marge.