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.
Books
Melania Trump Book #1 on NYTimes, But Bob Woodward’s War and Elvis Presley Outsold it Elsewhere
Donald Trump boasted tonight at the Al Smith dinner that Melania Trump's book, "Melania," is number 1 on the NY Times best seller list.
But...
Celebrity
Tragic Story of Liam Payne: Couldn’t Find a Musical Identity, Dropped by Capitol Records
Liam Payne's death yesterday -- whether an accident or on purpose -- is a horrible tragedy.
Just 31, Payne -- formerly part of the giant...
Celebrity
The Triumph of Jane Fonda: 2 Time Oscar Winner to Receive SAG Lifetime Achievement Award
It's about time.
Two time Oscar winner Jane Fonda, 86, will get the SAG Lifetime Achievement Award next February.
Fonda is not only an acting legend,...
Law
CBS Executive Fired in 2021 for Alleged Racist, Sexist Conduct Files Motion to Confirm $7 Million Breach of Contract Award
In 2021, Peter Dunn, the president of CBS television stations, and David Friend, the senior vice president of news for TV stations, were fired...
Music
Exclusive: Barbra Streisand Enlists Bob Dylan for Historic Collaboration on New “Duets” Album
Last May I told you about Barbra Streisand's upcoming Duets album, set maybe for this winter.
Streisand has been getting huge stars to record with...
Books
Al Pacino Reveals in New Book That Teleprompters Are “Greatest Thing I Have Found Late in My Acting Life”
Al Pacino's "Sonny Boy" memoir is the most refreshing celebrity autobiography I've read since Keith Richards' "Life."
Pacino just lets loose on everything like lots...
Music
“SNL” Movie RIP at Box Office, But Ariana Grande-Stevie Nicks Show Scores Huge Ratings
"Saturday Night Live" is having a crazy season.
The Jason Reitman movie about the first night of the show 50 years ago is DEAD at...
Celebrity
Rufus Wainwright Furious Trump Rally Used Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” Sends Cease and Desist
Yesterday's Trump rally debacle included the use of Rufus Wainwright singing Leonard Cohen's classic song "Hallelujah." Trump swung and swayed for 39 incomprehensible minutes...
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