Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg Defend Bill Maher Over Slamming Sarah Palin's Special Needs Son

Barbara Walters grew up with a special needs sister, yet she still rushed to Bill Maher's defense over the comic's use of the derogatory word "retarded" to describe Sarah Palin's special needs child, Trig. by Christian Toto 17 Jun 2013, 5:04 PM PDT

Trailer Talk: 'The Wolf of Wall Street' Blasts Corporate Excess Anew

Greed is good enough for a repeat performance this fall during the heart of Oscar season. The trailer for director Martin Scorsese's "The Wolf of Wall Street" debuted this week, giving us a peek at another tale of corporate excess. by Christian Toto 17 Jun 2013, 4:22 PM PDT

Lil' Wayne Stomps on U.S. Flag, Calls Country 'Godless America'

Rapper Lil' Wayne's new song blasts the U.S. as a godless nation eager to kill. by Breitbart News 17 Jun 2013, 2:24 PM PDT

Vegas Columnist Compares Conservative Heckling Bill Maher to Recent Mass Shootings

Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Mike Weatherford covered the recent heckling incident involving a Bill Maher performance from a curious angle, connecting the dots between the conservative heckler's behavior to recent mass shootings by Breitbart News 17 Jun 2013, 12:34 PM PDT

Streisand Lectures Israelis on Women's Rights

Visiting Israel, singer Barbra Streisand immediately launched into a broadside against the country’s religious citizens, who stress separation between men and women. Speaking at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, she stated, “It’s distressing to read about women in Israel being forced to sit in the back of the bus, or when we hear about ‘Women of the Wall’ having metal chairs thrown at them when they attempt to peacefully and legally pray.” by Breitbart News 17 Jun 2013, 10:21 AM PDT

Obama Admin Not Punishing Those Who Leaked Classified Information to 'Zero Dark Thirty' Crew

The Obama administration may be aggressive in pursuing leaks that paint it in an unflattering light, but the leaks that went to the crew behind "Zero Dark Thiry," a film documenting Obama's first term triumph, is another matter. by Tom Fitton 17 Jun 2013, 9:12 AM PDT

Elmo Puppeteer Wins Daytime Emmys After Sex Abuse Allegations

(UPI) -- Disgraced former "Sesame Street" puppeteer and producer Kevin Clash won three Daytime Awards in Los Angeles this weekend. from UPI 16 Jun 2013

'Curb Your Enthusiasm' Actor Jeff Garlin Arrested

Los Angeles police say "Curb Your Enthusiasm" actor and comedian Jeff Garlin has been arrested on a felony vandalism charge after a dispute with another motorist over a parking space. from AP 16 Jun 2013

BH Interview: Libertarian Humorist Julie Borowski Mocks Lena Dunham, Liberal Cliches: Part II

Move over, political humorists like Bill Whittle, Andrew Klavan, Kurt Schlichter and Steven Crowder! Julie Borowswki has entered the public arena, and she is hilarious! Borowski’s blog-videos, entitled Token Libertarian Girl, can be found at You Tube and her personal blog. by Tom Thurlow 16 Jun 2013

Decline of Drive-Ins a Loss to Cinema, Culture

I'd like to share a story with all of you. Let me begin by saying that not too long ago I barely knew what a drive-in movie theater was. I knew there was a time when people sat in their cars making out while B movies played on a big screen, but I assumed those days were dead and gone. This is why I was so confused when my girlfriend informed me she would be helping to manage and fundraising for a drive-in movie theater. I was perplexed. I hadn't even known one existed in the area. by Zachary Leeman 16 Jun 2013

Made in the USA: The 30 Day Journey

There is a major grassroots initiative advocating and championing products that are manufactured here in the US. The initiative is called the “Made in America” movement, and it has been growing steadily over the last few years. Josh Miller is a filmmaker who recently released a documentary called, "Made in the USA," which highlights the efforts of this group as they hope to increase the awareness and support of producers of U.S.-made products. by Stephen K. Bannon & Dan Fleuette 16 Jun 2013

Veteran Producer: DVD Decline Crushes Hollywood, Industry 'Frozen' by Fear

For consumers, the decline of the DVD market has meant switching over to both Blu-ray and, more recently, streaming options for their viewing pleasure. The end of the DVD format's dominance meant something much more, and far worse, for Hollywood. by Breitbart News 16 Jun 2013

CBS Ends National Broadcast of July 4 Pops Concert

For the first time in more than 20 years, the July 4 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will not be televised nationally. from AP 16 Jun 2013

Faith-Based Marketing Helps 'Man of Steel' Fly

The new blockbuster "Man of Steel," a reboot of the beloved Superman franchise, flew higher this weekend thanks to a faith-based marketing push. by Breitbart News 16 Jun 2013

Palin Uses SNL to Rip Obama over Scandals: 'Really?!'

Effectively employing pop culture and the program that has relentlessly mocked her, former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin borrowed from a Saturday Night Live skit to blister the Obama administration for its scandals. by Tony Lee 16 Jun 2013

Reports: Kim Kardashian Gives Birth to Baby Girl

Reality television star Kim Kardashian gave birth to a baby girl on Saturday, her first child with rapper boyfriend Kanye West, news reports said. from AFP 15 Jun 2013

Gutfeld Rips 'Newsroom' as 'Liberal Fantasy' for Vilifying Tea Party

On The Five on Friday, Fox News host Greg Gutfeld blasted the second season of Aaron Sorkin's The Newsroom on HBO as a "liberal fantasy" that, like Hollywood, "gets everything wrong" and tries to rewrite history. by Tony Lee 15 Jun 2013

'Man of Steel': Superman as Christ

Using the basics of the story -- the ghost of a father, the self-sacrifice -- you could make the claim of a Christ allegory even if that wasn't what the filmmakers meant. But the details listed here are not an accident. by John Nolte 15 Jun 2013

Moviegoers Defy Critics: 'Man of Steel' Breaks June Record

What we have here is yet another example of a major divide between critics and moviegoers. Audiences have awarded "Man of Steel" an A-, which signifies the kind of word of mouth and return business necessary to create a blockbuster as opposed to a one-weekend wonder. Critics, though, were nowhere near as impressed, collectively giving the film "rotten tomato" status, with a 57% ranking. by John Nolte 15 Jun 2013

BH Interview: Libertarian Humorist Julie Borowski Blends Comedy, Cogent Commentary: Part I

Big Hollywood's Tom Thurlow interviews conservative comic Julie Borowski, a freedom-loving humorist known for her intellectually sources humor videos. by Tom Thurlow 15 Jun 2013

Paul McCartney Carries the Weight at Bonnaroo

A few songs into his transcendent first set at the massive Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Paul McCartney wrapped his arms around his signature Hofner bass and surveyed a crowd of 80,000 adoring fans. from AP 15 Jun 2013

Man of Steel: Drudge-Like Character Breaks Story of Superman [SPOILER ALERT]

It figures that Matt Drudge would break news of Superman’s presence on Planet Earth. Man of Steel features a Drudge-style leak storyline in which Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Lois Lane (Amy Adams) discovers that an alien walks among us. She tries to run the story in the pages of the Daily Planet, but her editor, Perry White, says that he won’t run it out of fear it will make the newspaper look nutty. That’s when she turns to Matt Drudge – er, Glen Woodburn, an internet maven. by Ben Shapiro 14 Jun 2013

George Lucas Calls for More Funding for Military Veterans Entering Hollywood

"Star Wars" creator George Lucas wants more money set aside to help military veterans pursuing a career in show business. by Breitbart News 14 Jun 2013

Obama Chooses HBO VP for Ambassador to Spain Position

President Barack Obama has nominated HBO VP and aggressive Demomcratic campaign bundler James Costos to a plum ambassadorship position. by Breitbart News 14 Jun 2013

'Under the Dome' Edits Out Obama Audio

The makers of the upcoming CBS series "Under the Dome" figured they could add a splash of verisimilitude to their drama by dropping in audio of President Barack Obama. The network now is having second thoughts. by Christian Toto 14 Jun 2013

'American Mary' - Feminist Horror or More Genre Exploitation?

Women showed they could be just as raunchy--and hilarious--as the men with the 2011 hit comedy Bridesmaids. Can women similarly crash the horror genre? If "American Mary" is any indication, a Bridesmaids-style breakthrough isn't in the cards yet. by Christian Toto 14 Jun 2013

Fallon Grabs Olive Garden Slogan

On Thursday night, Olive Garden president officially appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon to turn over the company’s old slogan to Fallon: “When You’re Here, You’re Family.” Fallon said on-air that he’d like to use the slogan, and then supposedly reached out to Olive Garden. by Breitbart News 14 Jun 2013

Gene Wilder Slams Tim Burton's 'Wonka' Remake

Gene Wilder has few kind things to say about "Charlie & the Chocolate Factory," the 2005 remake of his classic kids film "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." by Christian Toto 14 Jun 2013

NSA Leaker Snowden to Hit Silver Screen

Hollywood has already picked up on the dramatic story of Edward Snowden, the leaker of National Security Agency surveillance information. According to the Hollywood Reporter, a William Morris-agented project about Snowden is “making the rounds, with a sale imminent.” by Breitbart News 14 Jun 2013

Early 'World War Z' Screening to Cost $50

Paramount Pictures will release the Brad Pitt zombie thriller "World War Z" two days early for patrons willing to pony up $50 for a ticket and assorted extras. by Breitbart News 14 Jun 2013

Keith Richards Doesn't Regret Drug Use

Rolling Stones' guitarist Keith Richards told Men's Journal he still doesn't regret using drugs and enjoyed using his body as something of "a laboratory." from UPI 14 Jun 2013

Pro-Amnesty Group Uses Superman's 'Illegal Alien' Status to Promote Cause

A pro-amnesty group is using the release of "Man of Steel" to push its cause, citing Superman's "illegal" status. by Christian Toto 14 Jun 2013

'The East' Review: Soft on Eco-Terrorism, Hard on Compelling Drama, Thrills

Even those dutifully horrified by the threat posed by eco-terrorism might be curious to know what makes these radicals tick. "The East," a new film from screenwriter/actress Brit Marling, barely scratches what could be a pretty interesting surface. by Christian Toto 14 Jun 2013

Box Office Predictions: All-American 'Man Of Steel' Ready to Soar

An All-American reboot of the Superman character will rule the skies--and the box office--this weekend. by Movie Critic Assassins 14 Jun 2013

Celebs Beg Obama to Keep Promise on Nuclear Disarmament

Several A-listers are banding together to beg President Barack Obama to keep his word about seeking a world of nuclear weapons. by Christian Toto 13 Jun 2013

The Replacements to Reunite for at Least 3 Shows

Celebrated 1980s alt-rockers The Replacements say they'll play at Riot Fest in Toronto, Chicago and Denver. Exact dates haven't been announced, but Riot Fest runs Aug. 24-25 in Toronto, Sept. 13-15 in Chicago and Sept. 21-22 in Denver. from AP 13 Jun 2013

BH Interview: 'Dirty Wars' Director Says U.S. Has Lost All 'Moral Credibility' in War on Terror

Rick Rowley, the director of the new documentary detailing America’s secretive military tactics against Al Qaeda, says the country’s moral standing in the fight against terrorism is history. by Christian Toto 13 Jun 2013

Gov. Chris Christie's 'Slow Jam' Spin, Courtesy of Future 'Tonight Show' Host Jimmy Fallon

Future Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon, who famously allowed President Barack Obama to push his agenda via a "slow jam" news segment, helped out another politician last night in the guise of comedy. by Christian Toto 13 Jun 2013

Sarah Palin to Bill Maher: Someone Should Flatten 'Your Lily White Wimpy A**'

Sarah Palin ripped comedian Bill Maher on Wednesday, calling him a "little" "bully" whose "lily white wimpy a#*' should be flattened for mocking Palin's special needs son.  by Tony Lee 13 Jun 2013

Jennifer Lopez: Latinos Are Realizing 'Our Power' in Media, Politics

Jennifer Lopez says Latinos in the United States are starting to realize their power in politics and media, making the timing good for her latest undertaking: lobbying for greater diversity in TV programming. from AP 12 Jun 2013

Carey Mulligan Turns Down Hillary Biopic

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton may be one of the most popular liberal politicians in America, but that and five bucks still can’t buy her a star to play her in the proposed biopic Rodham -- yet. First, Jessica Chastain (Zero Dark Thirty) downplayed rumors that she was up for the role of young Hillary (no doubt the striped pants and Waldo glasses didn’t help). Then Scarlett Johansson's rep (The Avengers) downplayed rumors, too. Finally, Carey Mulligan (The Great Gatsby) turned it down, too. by Breitbart News 12 Jun 2013

Celebrities Flip Off Bullies in New Campaign

Celebrities are teaming up to give bullies the finger, arguing that two wrongs do, indeed, make a right. by Breitbart News 12 Jun 2013

HGTV Apologizes for Suggesting Americans Use U.S. Flag Tablecloth

HGTV has apologized via Facebook for suggesting that Americans use the American flag as a tablecloth for July 4 celebrations. by William Bigelow 12 Jun 2013

Mick Jagger, Rock Icon, Closet Conservative?

Mick Jagger is many things to audiences--rock royalty, athletic showman and ageless leader of the Rolling Stones. A new interview with the 69-year-old rock legend suggests he's also a closet conservative. by Breitbart News 12 Jun 2013

Audience Member Confronts Bill Maher After Comic Slammed Sarah Palin's Special Needs Child

A conservative audience member at a Bill Maher stand-up appearance got into a heckling confrontation with the comic after Maher used an offensive word to describe Sarah Palin's special needs child. by Breitbart News 12 Jun 2013

Snoop Lion: #NoGunsAllowed

On Monday, Snoop Lion – formerly the rapper known as Snoop Dogg – posted a piece online calling for an end to gun violence. “Growing up in the streets of Long Beach, I’ve seen lots of homies fall victim to gun violence. Whether they were the ones behind the barrel or in front, in the end it never worked out,” he wrote. “As I hear more and more stories in the news about violent acts of terror and school shootings that leave innocent kids dead, it makes me upset to live in a world full of negativity.” by Breitbart News 12 Jun 2013

Kanye: I Am The Steve Jobs of 'Internet, Downtown, Fashion, Culture'

On Tuesday, Kanye “Imma Let You Finish” West told the world that he was the Steve Jobs of fashion, culture, and the internet. Really. by Ben Shapiro 12 Jun 2013

Jim Carrey's 'Dumb and Dumber' Moves Hurting Once-Great Career

Is Jim Carrey's penchant for insulting huge segments of the movie-going audience finally taking a toll on his once-great career? by Christian Toto 12 Jun 2013

Robert Redford Wants Obama to Bypass Congress on Coal

Actor Robert Redford, the same man who made a film lionizing domestic terrorists earlier this year, has weighed in as an environmental activist, bloviating that he hopes President Barack Obama has the “courage” to unilaterally force coal-powered power plants to reduce their carbon emissions, bypassing Congress. by William Bigelow 12 Jun 2013

Free Speech Activist Ai Weiwei Compares U.S. to China

Famed freedom activist Ai Weiwei recoils at the recent news surrounding America's domestic eavesdropping policies, comparing the government's tactics to those he's lived under in China. by Christian Toto 12 Jun 2013

'This is The End' Review: Hollywood Mocks Itself in Funny Apocalyptic Comedy

When a group of well-known celebrities collaborate on a film, the results can be catastrophic. That isn't the case with "This Is the End," an apocalyptic comedy that doesn't take itself too seriously. by John P. Hanlon 12 Jun 2013