Thursday, January 27, 2011

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

Sundance Film Festival: Movies look at faith in all its forms

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 05:57 PM PST


'Salvation Boulevard,' 'Red State,' 'Higher Ground,' 'The Ledge' and 'Tyrannosaur' show how religion helps and hurts.


'Skins' boss defends his racy show

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The controversial MTV teen drama is the 'opposite' of porn, Bryan Elsley says.

Despite accusations of violating child pornography laws and shedding a slate of big-name advertisers, the creator of MTV's new prime-time teen drama "Skins" has no plans to change or edit its content, he said in his first media interview since the controversy erupted last week.


'The Rite' is based on a real priest trained in exorcism

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Father Gary Thomas, based in Saratoga, Calif., served as an advisor. He says he has exorcised demons from five people.

For the last four years, Father Gary Thomas has served at the Sacred Heart parish in Saratoga, Calif., a bucolic suburb of San Jose. But the 53-year-old Roman Catholic priest does a lot more than say Mass and listen to confessions — he is also one of about 14 Vatican-certified exorcists working in the U.S. and the real-life counterpart to the character played by newcomer Colin O'Donoghue in the new thriller "The Rite," which opens Friday.


'American Idol' recap: Chris Medina shakes us out of our stupor

Posted: 27 Jan 2011 08:53 AM PST


"Idol" blew into Milwaukee in search of new talent in Wednesday night s audition show for what felt like the longest episode ever.


Zuckerberg's Facebook page hacked

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 06:16 PM PST


Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's fan page was hacked Tuesday -- a high-profile breach on a site that constantly faces scrutiny about its handling of its members' private data.


Coachella Music and Arts Festival 2011 sells out

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 05:49 PM PST


It's a simple tweet that Coachella posted a half-hour ago, one that perhaps crushes the dreams of procrastinating and/or stoned music fans everywhere.

It's a simple tweet that Coachella posted a half-hour ago, one that perhaps crushes the dreams of procrastinating and/or stoned music fans everywhere.


Live Nation settles class-action lawsuit over fees, reduces earnings estimate

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 04:29 PM PST


Live Nation Entertainment said it had settled a class-action lawsuit over fees charged by its subsidiary, Ticketmaster.


Should we be skeptical of the sudden Oscar love for 'The King's Speech'?

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 04:35 PM PST


Just a week ago, nearly all Oscarologists predicted "The Social Network" will win best picture, but now most have suddenly switched allegiance to "The King's Speech."


Wilco forms own label, aligns with Silver Lake's Anti- Records

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 03:40 PM PST


Chicago's rock 'n' roll shape-shifters Wilco have formed their own label, dBpm Records, whose releases will be distributed and marketed by eclectic Silver Lake independent Anti- Records.

Chicago's rock 'n' roll shape-shifters Wilco have formed their own label, dBpm Records, whose releases will be distributed and marketed by eclectic Silver Lake independent Anti- Records.


How did Hailee Steinfeld land a supporting actress nomination?

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 12:07 PM PST


The 'True Grit' star was in nearly every scene of her debut film, but studios campaigned for the supporting actress nod because of her age.

The 'True Grit' star was in nearly every scene of her debut film, but studios campaigned for the supporting actress nod because of her age.


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