Snooki: NJ Gov Christie 'just doesn't like us'

from AP 24 May 2013, 8:01 PM PDT

Snooki Ambushes Chris Christie at Jersey Shore

On Friday, tragedy broke out as New Jersey Governor Chris Christie visited Seaside Heights: a fight broke out between him and "Jersey Shore" star Snooki. Christie was walking around the boardwalk after having appeared on NBC’s Today when Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi confronted him to defend her idiotic show. The two engaged in a heated conversation, with Snooki tweeting shortly thereafter, “Getting told why we are bad for jersey. Amazing.” by Ben Shapiro 24 May 2013, 2:43 PM PDT

'Fast & Furious 6' Review: Over the Top Action Can't Stop Runaway Franchise

The Fast & Furious franchise is certainly a peculiar one. An extremely fun time at the theatres, no doubt about that, but how is it that average-ranking films about racecars, muscle guys and half-naked women make its way to blockbuster status? Usually a series of films doesn’t last this long, especially when the third installment didn’t involve a single member of the original cast. But the Fast & Furious franchise slowly transformed from movies about racing cars to action-packed heist films and added tons of star power in the mix. by Lauren Veneziani 24 May 2013, 2:42 PM PDT

Actress Bynes Charged in NYC in Accused Bong Toss

Actress Amanda Bynes was charged with reckless endangerment after police say she heaved a marijuana bong out of an apartment window in New York City. from AP 24 May 2013, 9:35 AM PDT

Alec Baldwin: IRS Scandal Has 'Whiff of Breitbart To It'

On Thursday evening, Alec Baldwin took to Twitter to credit Breitbart News with breaking the scandal of the IRS targeting of conservatives. Or something. by Ben Shapiro 23 May 2013

Kate Upton Says No to Teen's Prom Invite

(UPI) -- A Los Angeles teenager who created a popular online video asking supermodel Kate Upton to prom is getting a consolation date from another model, Nina Agdal. from UPI 23 May 2013

Modern Gangster Movie Collection Captures Shades of Gray ... and Red

The morally ambiguous films of the late 1960s and early 1970s changed cinema as we know it. They also allowed modern gangster films to dig deeper into the murky souls of their antiheroes. "Ultimate Gangster Collection: Contemporary," available now on Blu-ray, gathers five essential mobster movies with an array of morally questionable characters and actions. by Christian Toto 23 May 2013

Mary J. Blige Faces $3.4M Federal Tax Lien in NJ

Singer Mary J. Blige and her husband have been hit with a $3.4 million tax lien in New Jersey. from AP 23 May 2013

Memo to David Letterman: Presidential Scandals Make Great Comedy

While Jay Leno continues to joke about the Presidential scandals in the proper fashion, the writers over at "The Late Show with David Letterman" are still perplexed. Since I'm always willing to assist struggling comics, I went back into the archives pulled this Late Night Top Ten list from Wednesday November 14, 1973. by Tim Slagle 23 May 2013

Huffington Post: 'Duck Dynasty' Has Too Much 'Redneck Factor' To Appeal To Americans

When David Aronchick reviewed Duck Dynasty's season finale for The Huffington Post, he said season three demonstrated the show had gone too far--that the "redneck factor" was ruining what had been a great show for two seasons prior, and the end is at hand. by AWR Hawkins 23 May 2013

Jerry Lewis Still Doesn't Think Women Are Funny

Asked who his favorite female comics were Thursday at a Cannes Film Festival press conference, comic legend Jerry Lewis listed Cary Grant and Burt Reynolds. He then added: "I don't have any." from AP 23 May 2013

Jon Stewart Compares IRS Targeting Conservatives to Blaming All Muslims for Terrorism

"The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart has been as tough as any comic on President Obama since a flood of scandals began engulfing the white House, but his by Brad Schaeffer 23 May 2013

Dennis Miller: Mainstream Media in 'Abusive Relationship' with Obama

Former faux news man Dennis Miller says the press is in an abusive relationship with President Barack Obama. by Breitbart News 23 May 2013

Morgan Freeman Nods Off During TV Interview

Actor Morgan Freeman nodded off during a morning television interview on KCPQ, Seattle's "Fox News This Morning" program. from UPI 23 May 2013

'S.W.A.T.' Star Steve Forrest Dead at 87

Actor Steve Forrest, who played Lieutenant Dan "Hondo" Harrelson on the 1970s TV series "S.W.A.T.," has died in Thousand Oaks, Calif. at the age of 87, his family said. from UPI 23 May 2013

Russian Court Denies Pussy Riot's Maria Alekhina Parole

A Russian court has denied parole to a member of the Pussy Riot punk group, ruling that Maria Alekhina had systematically disobeyed prison authorities and failed to repent for her crime, Russian media reported. from AP 23 May 2013

'The Hangover Part III' Review: Wolfpack's Bromance Takes Brief Bisexual Turn

"The Hangover" franchise exists to shock. The tiger in the hotel room. The Mike Tyson tattoo applied to co-star Ed Helms' face. "The Hangover Part III" essentially departs from said formula in what we're told is the final film in the series. by Christian Toto 23 May 2013

Obama to Honor Carole King at White House Concert

At an East Room concert Wednesday night, President Barack Obama is presenting Carole King with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. She's the first woman to receive the award from the Library of Congress, which honored her Tuesday. from AP 22 May 2013

Robert Redford Blasts America's Belief System, Tech Advancements

Most people marvel at the technology at their disposal, be it an iPad or the latest cell phone in their pocket or purse. Robert Redford sees such goodies as signs of technology excess that may lead to the planet's doom. by Christian Toto 22 May 2013

Matt Damon on Liberace Biopic Romance: 'A Male-Female Story with Two Guys'

"Behind the Candelabra" stars Michael Douglas and Matt Damon explain what attracted them to the Liberace biopic airing soon on HBO. from AP 22 May 2013

Author Alice Walker's Daughter Slams Mom for Radical Feminist Ideology

The world sees author Alice Walker of "The Color Purple" fame as one of the culture's foremost feminists. Her daughter, Rebecca Walker, sees her mom as a radical who nearly convinced her to never have children of her own. by Breitbart News 22 May 2013

Liberal Actor Mark Ruffalo Turns on Obama Over Press Clampdown

Few actors can top the liberal bona fides of Avengers star Mark Ruffalo. Today, Ruffalo set aside his ideology to share his disgust over the Obama administration's tactics in its war on the press. by Christian Toto 22 May 2013

Trailer Talk: 'Man of Steel' Villains Will Make Superman Break a Sweat

The past few trailers were all familiar territory: the Kansas cornfield kid years, Supes flying faster than a speeding bullet, feeling like an outcast, magisterial score, etc. The only real changes from Bryan Singer's (in my opinion, underrated) Superman Returns were shaky-cam, a strawberry blonde Lois Lane (Amy Adams), and Clark Kent (Henry Cavill) working blue-collar jobs instead of The Daily Planet. by Ezra Dulis 22 May 2013

Justin Bieber's House Guests Face $5 Million Lawsuit if They Blab About Party

You are cordially invited to be a guest at Justin Bieber's next party. And, if you tell anybody, anywere about it, be prepared to cough up millions. by Christian Toto 22 May 2013

Jay Leno Unloads on Obama in Devastating 'Tonight Show' Monologue

President Barack Obama is a nightmare for political comedians. He's too cool, too smart, too ... good at this whole leadership thing. That was the bill of goods comedians sold us five years ago. Jay Leno wasn't buying that pile of horse manure. by Christian Toto 22 May 2013

Eva Longoria Gets Master's Degree in Chicano Studies

Actress Eva Longoria announced via Twitter Wednesday she has graduated with a master's degree in Chicano studies from California State University. from UPI 22 May 2013

'American Horror Story,' 'Big Bang' up for Critics' Choice Awards

The drama "American Horror Story: Asylum" and sitcom "The Big Bang Theory" each received six Critics' Choice Television Awards in Los Angeles Wednesday. Winners are to be announced June 10 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. from UPI 22 May 2013

Ricky Gervais Uses Tornado Tragedy to Mock People of Faith

Ricky Gervais is using the tornado tragedy in Moore, OK to mock people of faith. by Christian Toto 22 May 2013

Anti-Fracking Documentary 'Gasland Part II' Gets It Wrong ... Again

Most people recognize that America’s recent natural gas boom ignited an energy renaissance with the potential to put this country on a path – should we choose it – toward North American energy independence and economic growth. But filmmaker Josh Fox is certainly not “most people,” and his documentary Gasland Part II, set to debut on HBO on July 8, represents another attempt to discredit the economic miracle of natural gas. by Thomas J. Pyle 22 May 2013

Seth Rogen Joins Facebook, Posts How to Roll a 'Cross Joint' Video

Internet users turn to Facebook to keep up with old friends, swap family photographs and discuss the news of the day. Comic actor Seth Rogen used his new Facebook account to burnish his credentials as the modern day Cheech and/or Chong. by Breitbart News 21 May 2013

Does Anyone Want to Host the Oscars?

The hardest job in show business is officially open--again. Seth Macfarlane, the Family Guy creator who ruffled feminist feathers with his first foray into hosting the Academy Awards, officially begged off the gig via Twitter. by Christian Toto 21 May 2013

Bolivia Lashes at Sean Penn Over Jailed American

Bolivia's Minister Pablo Groux is slamming actor Sean Penn's proposal to a U.S. congressional subcommittee Monday that Bolivia be cut out of the Dakar motor sport rally unless it frees a U.S. citizen under house arrest two years after he was jailed without charge in a money-laundering probe. from AP 21 May 2013

'Command Decision' (1948) Review: A Wartime Masterpiece

"Command Decision" serves up a half-dozen military archetypes and explores the humanity behind them: The tough-as-nails commander (Gable), the politicking general (Pidgeon), the career climber (a fantastic Brian Donlevy), the above-it-all scrounger (Van Johnson), and even the sanctimonious journalist (Charles Bickford). And that's the genius of the story. by John Nolte 21 May 2013

Jon Bon Jovi to Justin Bieber: 'Go to F***in' Work'

Embattled pop star Justin Bieber now finds himself on the receiving end of some unsolicited advice from veteran rocker Jon Bon Jovi. by Jon David Kahn 21 May 2013

Stephen Colbert Spins for Obama While Jon Stewart Savages President

Comedy Central host Jon Stewart has been relentless in attacking President Barack Obama for the various scandals currently engulfing the White House. Not fellow Comedy Central personlity Stephen Colbert. 21 May 2013

Cannes Offers Target-Rich Environment for Prostitution

The annual Cannes Film Festival offers a cavalcade of film exclusives, celebrity sightings and amenities that would make an Occupy Wall Street type rush to grab cardboard and magic markers. It's also a mini-Mecca for prostitution. by Breitbart News 21 May 2013

Ricky Gervais' New Series 'Derek' to Air on Netflix in September

Netflix, the streaming content provider, says it will premiere an original series starring, written, directed and executive-produced by British comedian Ricky Gervais, this September. from UPI 21 May 2013

Microsoft Reveals Xbox One: 'All-in-One Entertainment'

The company unveiled the Xbox One, a next-generation entertainment console that promises to be the one system households will need for games, television, movies and other entertainment. It will go on sale later this year. from AP 21 May 2013

Inspiration: Musician Zach Sobiech 1995-2013

Zach Sobiech passed away May 20 only a few weeks after his 18th birthday. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma when he was 14, he turned to music to express his feelings in a way that didn’t burden others. He left behind a musically legacy and a story that has inspired millions. by Jon David Kahn 21 May 2013

Carol Burnett Wins Mark Twain Prize for Humor

The 16th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor will be presented to television icon Carol Burnett at a ceremony in Washington this fall. from UPI 21 May 2013

Andrew Klavan Haunts Mobile Devices with Scary New App

Award-winning novelist Andrew Klavan wants to turn your iPad into a house of horrors. Klavan, who also wrote the screenplay for "A Shock to the System," has penned "Haunting Melissa," a new horror story delivered as an app. by Christian Toto 21 May 2013

Jon Stewart Blasts Obama's Failed Promise to Veterans

During the May 20 airing of "The Daily Show," host Jon Stewart brought up President Obama's unfulfilled 2009 promise to "create a seamless, computerized Veterans' health records system." The comic concluded that Obama took his two presidential campaigns more seriously that he took fulfilling this promise to our Vets. by AWR Hawkins 21 May 2013

Toby Keith Says Okla. Hometown is 'Strong'

Country singer Toby Keith says he grew up in the area near Oklahoma City that was hit by a devastating tornado and paid tribute to its proud people. from AP 21 May 2013

Veteran Actress Christine White Dies at 86

Actress Christine White died on April 14 at Brinton Woods Nursing Home in Washington, D.C., but news of her passing was delayed until a quiet funeral had taken place. She was 86. by Rev. Austin Miles 21 May 2013

CBS Delays 'Mike & Molly' Season Finale Due to Tornado

CBS has taken the scheduled season-ending episode of "Mike & Molly" off the air because its plot line revolved around a tornado threatening the couple. from AP 20 May 2013

'Grand Deception' Documentary by Steven Emerson Racks Up Film Festival Honors

Jihad in America: The Grand Deception, a new film by Investigative Project on Terrorism Executive Director Steven Emerson, was honored this week as the best documentary at the 2013 International Beverly Hills Film Festival. by Steven Emerson 20 May 2013

Cyrus Nowrasteh to Write, Direct Feature on Heroic Russian Activist

Cyrus Nowrasteh, the creative mind behind The Stoning of Soraya M. and The Path to 9/11, will be bringing the life of a Russian activist to the big screen. by Breitbart News 20 May 2013

'Hating Breitbart' Review: Recording Andrew Breitbart's Eye for Bias, News Cycle Dominance

Written and directed by Andrew Marcus, "Hating Breitbart" follows the late, great conservative media icon Andrew Breitbart’s life during the rise of the Tea Party movement. by Steve Rosenblum 20 May 2013

'Daily Show' Creator Says Okla. Tornado Meant for Conservatives, Apologizes

Lizz Winstead, the liberal comedian who helped create "The Daily Show," sent out a Tweet today saying the tornado which hit Oklahoma hard was meant for conservatives. by Breitbart News 20 May 2013

Hard-Hitting Terrorism Doc Honored at Beverly Hills Film Festival

"Jihad in America: The Grand Deception," a new film by Investigative Project on Terrorism Executive Director Steven Emerson, was named the best documentary at the 2013 International Beverly Hills Film Festival. by Breitbart News 20 May 2013

Publicist: Doors' Keyboardist Ray Manzarek Dies at 74

Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist who was a founding member of The Doors, has died. He was 74. from AP 20 May 2013

Cannes, Hollywood Far from Liberal Regarding Powerful Women

It’s a sad fact, but having one, or more typically, no women honored at the annual Cannes Film Festival is the norm. Sorry, but I have a hard time believing that there aren’t more films directed by women worthy of a nomination. This is rather ironic for an industry priding itself on its socially liberal viewpoint on everything imaginable. by Dee Dee Benkie 20 May 2013

Christopher Nolan's Bond Flirtation Highlights Franchise's Enduring Appeal, Greatness

Christopher Nolan, one of the most gifted directors in Hollywood, is circling the 24th installment in the James Bond franchise. by Christian Toto 20 May 2013

Donald Trump: Everyone Should See 'Hating Breitbart'

Donald Trump used his Twitter account today to implore movie goers to check out "Hating Breitbart," the new documentary on late Internet mogul Andrew Breitbart. by Breitbart News 20 May 2013

Chinese Hipsters Embrace Liberal Satirist Jon Stewart

The Chinese government likely wouldn't permit someone like Jon Stewart to mock public policy. So the young and hip in China are turning to America's own Stewart for a blast of political satire. by Christian Toto 20 May 2013

Archie Comics' Gay Kiss Mocks Real-Life Protest

Archie Comics' only openly gay character, Kevin Keller, finds his life turned upside down after locking lips with his boyfriend, Devon, drawing the ire of at least one disapproving Riverdale mom. from AP 20 May 2013

Justin Bieber Curses, Hears Boos During Billboard Music Awards

Teen pop star Justin Bieber was greeted by both cheers and jeers when he picked up the Milestone Award at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas. from UPI 20 May 2013

Steven Spielberg's 'Lincoln' Sparks Renewed Interest in President's Biographies

Hollywood films eject a powerful impact that influences the world. As incredible as it may seem, sometimes that influence is for the good. by Rev. Austin Miles 19 May 2013

'SNL' Defends IRS, Mocks Tea Party

On Saturday’s Weekend Update segment of "Saturday Night Live," show regular Seth Meyers and former anchor Amy Poehler touched on the recent IRS scandal but spared the government agency any scathing critique. by A.J. Delgado 19 May 2013

'Trek' Scores $70.6M Debut but Falls Short of Studio Hopes

"Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations. from AP 19 May 2013

Franchise, Romance Over: 'Twilight' Stars Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson Split

Roughly a month after the last film in the "Twilight" series hit home video shelves, the celebrity couple who gave life to the main characters has called it quits. by Christian Toto 19 May 2013

Bill Maher To Michael Moore: I Have Guns And I Ain't Giving Them Up

During a segment on guns on May 18's Politically Incorrect, Bill Maher told Michael Moore, "As long as we live in the gun country, I ain't giving up my guns." by AWR Hawkins 19 May 2013

Emma Watson: Social Media Robs Teens of Innocence

"Harry Potter" actress Emma Watson fears today's children won't be able to transition gracefully into young adulthood thanks to the pervasive nature of social media. by Breitbart News 19 May 2013

'Hating Breitbart' Scores with New Media Release

"Hating Breitbart," director Andrew Marcus's film chronicling the late media pioneer's deconstruction of the media, bowed as Amazon.com's third most popular documentary in its first week of release. It is currently ranked #7 of all DVD documentaries on the Amazon charts. by Breitbart News 19 May 2013

'Terminator' Actor Edward Furlong Arrested in West Hollywood

A Los Angeles sheriff's spokesman says "Terminator 2" star Edward Furlong has been arrested on suspicion of violating a restraining order filed by his ex-girlfriend. from AP 19 May 2013

'Star Trek' Actor Calls Film's Terrorist a 'Freedom Fighter'

Simon Pegg, now charged with bringing Star Trek's Scotty to life, calls the terrorist villain in the new franchise sequel a "freedom fighter." by Christian Toto 19 May 2013