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.
Business
CBS Loses Grammy Awards to ABC After 31 Year Run
This was coming for some time.
CBS has lost the Grammy Awards and all its specials to ABC after 31 years.
The 10 year deal begins...
Politics
Trump Claims No One Leaves His Rallies Early — As Man Behind Him Leaves Early! (Video)
This is hilarious.
Donald Trump bloviates about no one leaving his rallies early.
Meantime, the man behind him leaves early!
It's sad, Trump says. It is sad,...
Celebrity
Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger Endorses Kamala Harris-Tim Walz Ticket (Video)
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has endorsed Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.
The "Terminator" star is a Republican, of course. He was a Reagan Republican,...
Business
Lady Gaga Takes Top 4 Spots on iTunes Top 100 with New Song, Bruno Mars Duet Live
Lady Gaga is ruling iTunes this morning.
Stefani Germanotta has the top four spots on the iTunes top 100.
That includes three versions of "Die with...
Celebrity
RIP Beloved Actress Teri Garr, 79: An “It Girl” with Brains and Beauty and Offbeat Sense of Humor
I'm reading the obits for Teri Garr, who died today at 79. She was an "It Girl," with brains, beauty, and an offbeat sense...
Movies
Clint Eastwood’s Top Notch “Juror #2” a Thrilling Possible Finale for 94 Year Old Legend
Clint Eastwood may be 94 years young but he's totally on his game directing "Juror #2 ," his latest film and maybe his...
Celebrity
Gotham Awards: Pamela Anderson Gets First Ever Nomination for Anything Serious in “The Last Showgirl”
Pamela Anderson will get the award this year for Most Changed and Improved Celebrity. She's just been nominated by the Gotham Awards for Best...
Movies
Review: Jesse Eisenberg Directs Himself, Kieran Culkin in Sad, Sweet Journey of Discovery in “A Real Pain”
There's been a lot of hype about Jesse Eisenberg's "A Real Pain," ahead of its opening. Let's cut to the chase: it's all true.
A...
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