Alec Baldwin Blames IRS 'Scandal' on 'Rovian' Politics

Alec Baldwin wins the stuffed teddy bear prize for the most imaginative defense of the IRS scandal engulfing the Obama administration. Or, to use Baldwin's Twitter turn of phrase, "scandal." by Christian Toto 14 May 2013

Obama Loses The Onion on Benghazi-Gate

The Onion, a political humor publication which does all it can to avoid mocking President Barack Obama, scored a direct hit on the president with its latest article. by Christian Toto 14 May 2013

Apolitical Colin Quinn Slams Comics for Ignoring Obama Jokes

Colin Quinn says today's comics simply won't tell jokes about the current Commander in Chief due to political correctness. by Christian Toto 14 May 2013

HBO Greenlights Gay-Themed Comedy

Four gay-themed broadcast shows recently got the ax, but HBO is trying to reach that demographic with a new comedy set in San Francisco. by Breitbart News 14 May 2013

Hollywood Prepping Fawning, Sexually Charged Hillary Biopic

The leaked script details from "Rodham," the upcoming biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton, read less like an actual movie project and more like what an MSNBC anchor might pen. It's that fawning ... but it's also a hopelessly cliched look at the early romance between the future Secretary of State and a young, bearded Bill Clinton. by Christian Toto 14 May 2013

'Star Trek' Actor: Sequel Critiques Bush/Cheney Foreign Policy

Will the new Star Trek sequel boldly go where much of Hollywood has gone before--bashing President George W. Bush? by Christian Toto 14 May 2013

Jon Stewart Slams Obama Over IRS Scandal, Bette Midler Defends

Jon Stewart must have had a long weekend, what with scandal after scandal engulfing the Obama administration over the past few days. When he returned to work Monday night at his Comedy Central desk, he simply had to do what's right--blast the Obama administration for the IRS scandal surrounding the specific targeting of conservative groups. by Christian Toto 14 May 2013

Angelina Jolie Says She Had Double Mastectomy

Angelina Jolie says that she has had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast cancer. from AP 14 May 2013

Robert Davi Returns to Vibrato for Two Shows in May

Robert Davi, whose interpretation of the Sinatra song book continues to earn him rave reviews, is heading back to Herb Alpert's Vibrato Grill Jazz club later this month. by Breitbart News 13 May 2013

Jay Mohr: Pro-Gun, Pro-Gay Marriage ... Pro Faith

Just try pinning Jay Mohr down on an ideological map. The stand-up comic, podcaster and occasional actor (Gary Unmasked, Jerry Maguire) is a pro-faith humorist whose act features plenty of sexually charged gags. He's pro-gun despite a recent tweet following the Boston Marathon terrorist attack but is ardently pro-gay marriage. by Christian Toto 13 May 2013

Popular Psychologist Joyce Brothers Dead at 85

Joyce Brothers, the pop psychologist who pioneered the television advice show in the 1950s and enjoyed a long and prolific career as a syndicated columnist, author, and television and film personality, has died at the age of 85. from AP 13 May 2013

Report: China to Become World's Largest Movie Market by 2020

Buzzfeed reports that China is expected to become the world's number one box office market by 2020. by Christian Toto 13 May 2013

Celebrity in Chief: Obama Fundraises with Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel, Harvey Weinstein

President Barack Obama is back on the fundraising trail, and that means he's spending some quality time with Hollywood denizens like Justin Timberlake. by Breitbart News 13 May 2013

Duck Dynasty Star: 'This Is the Greatest Nation on Earth'

As Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson travels the U.S. speaking on college campuses and to churches, a common refrain is that "this is the greatest nation on earth." by AWR Hawkins 13 May 2013

JJ Abrams Boldly Going from 'Trek' to 'Star Wars'

J.J. Abrams, who successfully rebooted "Star Trek" for a new generation, has also been put at the "Star Wars" helm. Soon he'll direct a new film, the seventh, in the epic sci-fi franchise. from AP 13 May 2013

Warner Bros., National Guard Team for 'Man of Steel' Promotion

The National Guard is teaming up with Warner Bros. to promote "Man of Steel," the upcoming Superman franchise reboot. by Christian Toto 13 May 2013

Cher Calls Benghazi Investigation a 'Witch Hunt'

You can't blame Cher for wanting to turn back time to a news cycle without a smoking gun targeting the Obama administration's actions in the wake of the Benghazi terror attack. by Christian Toto 13 May 2013

Report: Beyonce Pregnant with Second Child

Pop star Beyonce is pregnant with her second child by her husband, music mogul Jay-Z, the New York Post reported Monday. from UPI 13 May 2013

'24,' Kiefer Sutherland Returning to Fox, Will Jack Bauer Soften with the Times?

Jack Bauer will be back to smash more terrorist cells, but will TV's toughest crime fighter still pull out all the stops to save innocent lives? by Christian Toto 13 May 2013

Conservative Artists Should Stick It to the (Liberal) Man

It has become a popular mantra of progressives to claim that conservatives are unable to contribute in any meaningful way to art or entertainment in America. As conservatives, shouldn't we be able to create a market for work that we find ideologically appealing? by Frances Byrd 12 May 2013

Four Gay-Themed TV Shows Get the Ax

Four U.S. TV shows with prominent gay story lines during a record-breaking season for openly gay characters will be cut for the next season, officials said. from UPI 12 May 2013

Liberal Seth Meyers to Replace Jimmy Fallon on NBC's 'Late Night'

Seth Meyers, the comedian who once declared Hillary Clinton "sexy" and serves as Saturday Night Live's head writer, will take over for Jimmy Fallon on NBC's Late Night perch. by Christian Toto 12 May 2013

'Iron Man 3,' 'The Great Gatsby' Rock the Box Office

Super-hero blockbuster sequel "Iron Man 3" stayed on top at the US box office after its mega debut a week earlier--but "The Great Gatsby" was also a power player, industry estimates showed Sunday. from AFP 12 May 2013

Snoop Lion Settles IRS Debt with $500,000 Payment

Snoop Lion found himself owing more than a half million dollars to the IRS, but he settled his tab rather than prolong a tax skirmish like some of his celebrity peers. by Breitbart News 12 May 2013

Lucasfilm: New 'Star Wars' Movie to be Shot in UK

Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy says the company has reached a deal with British Treasury chief George Osborne to make "Star Wars: Episode VII" in the U.K. from AP 12 May 2013

'Those Who Can't' Review: Amazon's Bad Teachers Make for Good Laughs

Most of Amazon's new comedy pilots have fallen flat because they feel like shows created by comedy veterans dashed off while attempting to think up better shows. Many should've been crumpled up and thrown in the trash can by their creators. However, Those Who Can't is one of the better and funnier pilots Amazon has to offer, flaws and all. by Zachary Leeman 12 May 2013

'The New Normal' Axed by NBC

Ryan Murphy's first stab at sitcom programming, the gay-friendly comedy "The New Normal," won't be returning for a second season. by Breitbart News 12 May 2013

Poll: Justin Bieber Among Most Hated Pop Stars

A new survey by Public Policy Polling says more than 50 percent of Americans dislike baby-faced singer Justin Bieber. Fellow warblers Chris Brown and Lady Gaga suffered similarly lousy poll numbers. by Breitbart News 12 May 2013

Director John Carpenter: '80s Flick 'They Live' Gave 'the Finger to Reagan'

The 1988 science fiction film "They Live" is either one of the worst films of the decade or a purposely zany satire which essentially started--and ended--"Rowdy" Roddy Piper's career as a leading man. For director John Carpenter, the film had a higher purpose--giving the finger to President Ronald Reagan. by Christian Toto 12 May 2013

SNL Mocks Benghazi Hearings; Replaces Whistleblowers with Murderer Jodi Arias

Saturday's edition of Saturday Night Live mocked the House Oversight Committee's hearings last week on the Benghazi terror attacks, substituting convicted murderer Jodi Arias for the State Department whistleblowers who came forward to testify about the deaths of four American diplomats on Sep. 11, 2012. The sketch, which opened the show, acknowledged that the media had not covered the Benghazi scandal--but instead of making fun of the media or the administration, SNL targeted the GOP. by Joel B. Pollak 12 May 2013

'One Hour Photo' (2002) Bluray Review: Creepy, Effective Thriller -- Wonderful Extras

"One Hour Photo" is brilliantly shot and edited down to a lean, mean 96 minutes. The plotting is a machine of efficiency. The screw of suspense is tightened with such precision throughout that by the time the climax hits you hardly realize you’re not breathing. The climax is also first-rate -- one of those unexpected endings that is the opposite of contrived. by John Nolte 11 May 2013

Maxim Hot 100 Includes Hoda Kotb and Kamala Harris

As if Maxim’s Hot 100 wasn’t already bizarre enough this year – Miley Cyrus at #1? Really, Maxim? – clocking in at #79 is Hoda Kotb of the Today Show (she is 48 years old) and at #54 is Kamala Harris, attorney general of the state of California and President Obama favorite. by Ben Shapiro 10 May 2013

NBC Bringing Back '70s Cop Drama 'Ironside'

NBC is ordering up a new comedy for fall from "Scrubs" creator Bill Lawrence and an updating of the `70s cop drama "Ironside." from AP 10 May 2013

'Browsers' Review: Amazon Serves Up More Youthful Navel Gazing

"Browsers" is Amazon's latest comedy pilot targeting this generation of youth obsessed with everything from twitter to musical numbers to describe selfish and whiny emotions. by Zachary Leeman 10 May 2013

Fans of Pixar's 'Brave' Decry Princess-Style Makeover

Some pop culture watchers are aghast at the makeover Merida, the young star of Pixar's animated film "Brave," recently got from Disney. by Christian Toto 10 May 2013

Mo. Theater Apologizes for Actor Carrying Fake Gun at 'Iron Man 3' Screening

Operators of a Missouri movie theater are apologizing for a stunt in which an actor dressed in black, wearing body armor and carrying a fake rifle walked into the movie house. from AP 10 May 2013

David Letterman Targets Talk Show Host, Jay Leno Mocks Commander in Chief

It's a tale of two late night hosts. David Letterman continues to ignore any wrong doing in the Obama administration while longtime rival Jay Leno fires away at the Commander in Chief. by Christian Toto 10 May 2013

'Duck Dynasty' Star Vows to Quit if A&E Bans Talk of God or Guns

On May 9, country station 93.1 The Wolf, in Greensboro, NC, reported that after receiving complaints over prayers to God and the frequent use of guns on air, Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson said, "God and guns are part of our everyday lives [and] to remove either of them from the show is unacceptable." by AWR Hawkins 10 May 2013

Jon Stewart's Attempts to Protect Obama, Hillary Over Benghazi Looking Sillier by the Hour

Let's hope Jon Stewart hasn't checked in with the BBC this morning, for its admission regarding the Benghazi hearings essentially tear the comedian's recent monologue on the matter to shreds. by Christian Toto 10 May 2013

'Peeples' Review: Cheap Laughs Trip Up 'Office' Standout's New Comedy

"Peeples" is a rare Tyler Perry treat. It’s a film that the successful director worked on that was actually screened for critics in advance of its release date. by John P. Hanlon 10 May 2013

'At Any Price' Review: Dennis Quaid Sparks Familiar Tale of Generational Divide

Zac Efron could probably headline any film he wanted. The star has a built-in fan base from his High School Musical days that would likely follow him from one empty romantic comedy to the next. That’s why it’s so exciting that he often chooses smaller roles in thought-provoking dramas like "At Any Price" rather than larger ones in flashy but un-fulfilling movies. by John P. Hanlon 10 May 2013

'The Great Gatsby' Review: Candy-Colored Remake Wallows in Style Over Substance

Anyone expecting something less than a visual utopia from "The Great Gatsby" has never seen any of the other films in director Baz Luhrmann's candy-colored canon. Media-saturated teens and cynical F. Scott Fitzgerald fans demand more, and it's here where the new "Gatsby" comes up short. by Christian Toto 10 May 2013