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Archive: November 2010 (141-150 of 200)

Nov 5 2010 09:44 AM ET

Will Ferrell most overpaid actor, says Forbes

For the second consecutive year, Will Ferrell topped Forbes Magazine‘s list of Hollywood’s Most Overpaid Actors. For every dollar Ferrell was paid to appear in live-action films, those films earned $3.35. In the comic’s defense, Forbes didn’t include his hit comedy The Other Guys in its tabulations (only films released before June 1 were considered). Ferrell was handicapped by films like last year’s expensive flop, Land of the Lost, and other comedians also struggled as their films don’t fare as well abroad as they do in the United States.

1. Will Ferrell ($3.35)
2. Eddie Murphy ($4.45)
3. Denzel Washington ($5.10)
4. Seth Rogen ($6.75)
5. Tom Cruise ($7.20)
6. Drew Barrymore ($7.45)
7. Matt Damon ($8.30)
8. Vince Vaughn ($8.35)
9. Adam Sandler ($8.45)
10. Jim Carrey ($8.60)

Nov 5 2010 12:01 AM ET

Broadway's 'Spider-Man' musical delays opening until Jan. 11, 2011

by Thom Geier

Categories: Industry News, Stage

Tony-winning director Julie Taymor’s Spider-Man Turn off the Dark, a new Broadway musical with songs by U2′s Bono and the Edge, today announced plans to delay its opening by more than two weeks. The reported $60 million production, which was to have begun previews Nov. 14 in advance of a Dec. 21 opening, will now begin preview performances on Nov. 28 and open officially on Jan. 11, 2011. In a statement, lead producer Michael Cohl said, “Shows like ours, that embrace the challenge of opening on Broadway without an out-of-town tryout, often need to adjust their schedules along the way.” It’s the latest postponement for what has become the costliest show ever mounted on Broadway. Earlier this week, safety inspectors for the New York State Department of Labor reportedly had a first inspection of some of the aerial tricks contained in the show; at least one actor with the show broke his wrists last month when a slingshot-like stunt went awry during rehearsals.

Nov 4 2010 06:44 PM ET

Nick Lachey, Vanessa Minnillo engaged

by Kate Ward

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People reports that Nick Lachey has proposed to Vanessa Minnillo in California. “We’re excited and incredibly happy about our engagement and we look forward to a wonderful future together,” the pair said in a joint statement. Lachey and Minnillo have been dating since 2006, though they briefly split in 2009. This will be Lachey’s second marriage; the 98 Degrees singer was previously married to Jessica Simpson.

Nov 4 2010 05:45 PM ET

'Raising Sextuplets' dad pleads guilty to domestic violence misdemeanor

by Margaret Lyons

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Bryan Masche pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor domestic violence charges today, according to People magazine. The plea agreement will keep the Raising Sextuplets dad out of jail on the condition that in the next year, he completes a domestic violence counseling program and a parenting course, and does not break the law again. Masche was arrested in September after a verbal altercation with his wife.

Nov 4 2010 04:10 PM ET

Jon Stewart is now the No. 1 late-night TV host among young adults

by Emily Exton

Categories: TV Ratings

The Los Angeles Times is reporting that The Daily Show with Jon Stewart is now the top-rated late-night program among viewers aged 18-49. According to the Nielsen Co., Stewart drew 1.3 million viewers to his Comedy Central program during the month of October, eclipsing major network stalwarts like The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (NBC) and The Late Show with David Letterman (CBS) for the first time since 2000. Stewart also recently drew 215,000 supporters to his “Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear” in Washington, D.C., while 2 million viewers watched from home.

Nov 4 2010 04:06 PM ET

NBC cancels 'Undercovers'

by Kate Ward

Categories: TV Biz, TV Ratings

NBC has opted to not order the back nine episodes of J.J. Abrams’ spy-centric show Undercovers. But don’t expect the series to disappear from your DVR anytime soon: The network will air three more episodes of Undercovers — scheduled for Nov. 10, Nov. 17, and Dec. 1 — and may run three more finished episodes at a later date.

Nov 4 2010 03:10 PM ET

Julien Hug of 'The Bachelorette' found dead

by Jeff Labrecque

Categories: In Memoriam, Television

Julien Hug, 35, the San Diego man who courted Jillian Harris during season 5 of The Bachelorette, was found dead in the Southern California desert, according to People. His body was discovered near a highway yesterday and a cause of death was not immediately known. Harris tweeted this morning: “Please say a prayer for the loss of a friend this morning. Life is fragile, don’t forget to love the ones you love.”

Nov 4 2010 02:46 PM ET

'Supernanny' Jo Frost abandoning show after sixth season

by Mandi Bierly

Categories: Television

Jo Frost, star of ABC’s Supernanny, will move on from the reality show after its sixth season premiering Friday, Nov. 5. In an interview with The New York Post, Frost said traveling and working 46 weeks a year to care for others’ children has left her little time to focus on finding a relationship that could produce her own. ”Proper balance will allow me to date and have a relationship and look at my own future of having a family,” she said. “I am definitely excited about dating and being in a committed relationship. That is all exciting stuff for me around the corner.” Frost added that she would not be giving up her “public service” — which includes seminars and books — and that she would be looking for a TV opportunity more conducive to the lifestyle she seeks. ABC has not returned EW’s request for comment on whether Supernanny — which airs in 172 territories, almost all of them with Frost — will continue with a new nanny, and if the network plans to develop a new series for Frost.

Nov 4 2010 01:46 PM ET

David Cassidy arrested for DUI

by Jeff Labrecque

Categories: Lawsuits

Former teen idol David Cassidy (The Partridge Family) was arrested early yesterday evening in Florida and charged with driving under the influence, according to People. Cassidy, 60, was pulled over after a police officer witnessed him cut off another driver, and the singer, who was driving with an open bottle of bourbon, proceeded to blow a .14 into a breathalyzer. He spent nine hours in St. Lucie’s county jail before posting a $350 bond for his release early this morning.

Nov 4 2010 01:03 PM ET

Mario cleared of assault charges

by Kate Ward

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Singer and former Dancing With the Stars contestant Mario Barrett has been cleared of assault charges filed against him in October for allegedly assaulting his mother. The Associated Press reports misdemeanor second-degree assault charges were dropped after the singer’s mother, Shawntia Hardaway, said she was under the influence of drugs and alcohol when she falsely accused her son of hitting her. Bill Murphy, Mario’s attorney, says the singer “remains committed to helping his mother battle her addiction.”