Roger Friedman
Roger Friedman began his Showbiz411 column in April 2009 after 10 years with Fox News, where he created the Fox411 column. His movie reviews are carried by Rotten Tomatoes, and he is a member of both the movie and TV branches of the Critics Choice Awards. His articles have appeared in dozens of publications over the years including New York Magazine, where he wrote the Intelligencer column in the mid 90s and covered the OJ Simpson trial, and Fox News (when it wasn't so crazy) where he covered Michael Jackson. He is also the writer and co-producer of "Only the Strong Survive," a selection of the Cannes, Sundance, and Telluride Film festivals, directed by DA Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus.
Celebrity
Michael Jackson Biopic Will Get Re-shoots This Spring, But They Were Already Planned
The very estimable Matthew Belloni has a story today in his Puck newsletter about the Michael Jackson biopic. The movie, he says, has to...
Music
Grammys Sign Up Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Benson Boone — Taylor, Beyonce Still Questions
The first round of performers at the Grammy Awards is pretty top notch.
So far Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, RAYE,...
Business
Kanye West Claims Financial Firm Eton Ventures Says He’s Worth $2.77 Billion
Kanye West says an Austin, TX based firm called Eton Ventures says he's worth $2.77 billion.
He's posted a statement from them, and released it...
government
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Family Says They Hope to See Declassified Assassination Files Before the Public
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s family has responded to Donald Trump's decalssification of files surrounding their father's 1968 murder.
In a statement just posted, the...
Movies
Trump Hollywood Ambassador Mel Gibson’s Latest Film, “Flight Risk,” Box Office Bust
As you know, Donald Trump says Mel Gibson must be addressed as "ambassador" now.
Well, Ambassador Gibson's new movie, called "Flight Risk," is a dud....
government
Kennedy Grandson Says Trump is “Using JFK as a political prop” by Releasing Assassination Files
Jack Schlossberg, son of Caroline Kennedy and grandson of President John F. Kennedy, has weighed in on Donald Trump releasing JFK's never seen official...
Movies
Oscars: Will Best Picture and Best Director Split? Can a Best Picture Not Have a Best Director?
This morning's Oscar nominations broke in many directions.
"Emilia Perez" and "Wicked" led the list with the most nominations.
But only "Emilia" picked up Best Director,...
Movies
16th Oscar Nomination for Songwriter Diane Warren for “The Journey” — and This One Looks Good
Diane Warren just got her 16th Oscar nomination as a songwriter.
She's never won, but a couple of years ago the Academy gave her the...
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