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
Music Mogul Irving Azoff Sets Jan. 30th for Fire Aid Mega Concert in LA: Eagles, Harry Styles, Earth Wind & Fire Possible
The record companies aren't having their parties, but Grammy weekend just got a jolt.
Music mogul Irving Azoff is organizing a mega concert called "Fire...
Celebrity
Carrie Underwood’s Inauguration Performance Should Make Sales of Her Biggest Hit, “Before He Cheats,” Skyrocket
People are complaining that Carrie Underwood has been chosen to sing for Trump's inauguration.
In fact, she is the perfect choice. Underwood's biggest hit is...
Business
Kanye West, Unrepentant Antisemite, Is Trying for a Comeback with Something Called “Bully”
Is it an album? Is it a clothing line? Is it both?
It does seem like Kanye West, unrepentant antisemite, is going to try for...
Media
CBS, MSNBC Oust Heads of News After Swings to Exteme Left Prove Too Much, “60 Minutes” Especially
MSNBC's news chief, Rashida Jones, is out. Rachel Maddow -- who's been working one a day for the last couple of years -- is...
Charity
Oscars Are Safe for Now, But Can Vanity Fair Have Its Non-Charitable Party with Embers Smoldering?
For now, it appears, the Academy Awards will still take place on March 2nd. The Academy will no doubt offer a charitable contribution and...
Politics
Trump Attacks Late Night Host Seth “Marble Mouth” Meyers, Who Will Use It to His Advantage Tonight
Donald Trump is attacking NBC late night host, Seth Meyers.
The irony of this is, it was Meyers who provoked Trump to run for president...
Music
The Weeknd Cancels Rose Bowl Concert, Pushes New Album Release to January 31st
Abel Tesfaye aka The Weeknd knows which way the wind is blowing.
The mega pop star has canceled his Rose Bowl concert. He's also pushed...
Charity
Grammy Update: Warner Music Cancels Party But Musicares Dinner Must Go On to Help People Like Aimee Mann’s Producer
Now Warner Music has canceled their pre-Grammys party set for January 30th.
Warners joins Universal Music Group, which earlier today scotched their post-Grammy party.
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