Tuesday, February 2, 2010

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

Oscar nominations announced

Posted: 02 Feb 2010 06:27 AM PST

The Academy got an eclectic mix of 10 best picture nominees, including "Avatar," "District 9," "Up," "The Hurt Locker" and "Inglourious Basterds."


Star Trek Online's prime directive: have fun

Posted: 02 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

The new game incorporates beloved lore such as Tribbles, Borg and 'red shirts.'

The new game incorporates beloved lore such as Tribbles, Borg and 'red shirts.'


An all-star 'We Are the World' remake for Haiti relief

Posted: 01 Feb 2010 10:20 PM PST

A new collective of stars came together Monday at a familiar Hollywood recording studio to record a new version for earthquake relief.


For LMFAO, Grammys are life in La La La land

Posted: 02 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

First they had the tough decision about what to wear. Then they had to present, lose, and head to the after-parties.

First they had the tough decision about what to wear. Then they had to present, lose, and head to the after-parties.


CBS sells out Super Bowl commercials

Posted: 01 Feb 2010 05:55 PM PST

The network doesn't have to cut its rates to unload the last spots for Sunday's big game.

The network doesn't have to cut its rates to unload the last spots for Sunday's big game.


Review: 'The Michael Vick Project'

Posted: 02 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

The 10-part series on BET helps the NFL quarterback and former dog abuser rehabilitate his image while sidestepping the most gruesome details of his case.

The 10-part series on BET helps the NFL quarterback and former dog abuser rehabilitate his image while sidestepping the most gruesome details of his case.


CBS takes the rap for not taking Grammy's rap

Posted: 02 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

Caught between the FCC and a cultural shift, the network bleeps rappers.

Caught between the FCC and a cultural shift, the network bleeps rappers.


With bake-off, visual effects Oscar gets cooking

Posted: 02 Feb 2010 12:22 AM PST

"Avatar" is all but assured one of the three Oscar slots, leaving "Star Trek," "2012," "Harry Potter," "Terminator," "District 9," and "Transformers."


Sony Pictures to lay off 450 employees

Posted: 01 Feb 2010 03:55 PM PST

Sony Pictures Entertainment is laying off 450 people, more than 6.5% of its global workforce.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is laying off 450 people, more than 6.5% of its global workforce.


Isn't it time for the media to get over its Sundance movie sales obsession?

Posted: 01 Feb 2010 07:11 PM PST

Too many stories out of this year's Sundance ended up judging the festival on its sales power, not on its film quality.


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Monday, February 1, 2010

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

Ann Powers on the 2010 Grammy Awards: It's not all about the music

Posted: 31 Jan 2010 11:18 PM PST

These days, visuals, media saturation and listener interaction are as crucial as the notes.

These days, visuals, media saturation and listener interaction are as crucial as the notes.


Taylor Swift wins Grammy album of the year

Posted: 31 Jan 2010 08:45 PM PST

Meanwhile, Beyonce takes an unprecedented six Grammys for a female artist in a single night.


Mel Gibson's return poses no threat to 'Avatar's' box-office reign

Posted: 01 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

'Edge of Darkness,' which marked Gibson's first lead role since 2002, opens to a fine but not fantastic $17.1 million.

Mel Gibson still has his fans, but after a long and controversial absence from the big screen, his overall appeal seems to have faded.


Razzie Award noms: Can Sandra Bullock win worst and best actress?

Posted: 01 Feb 2010 08:30 AM PST

Sandra Bullock is considered an Oscar best actress front-runner for "The Blind Side," but she's also nominated for 2009's worst actress for "All About Steve."


'Lost' fans find home in Hawaii

Posted: 01 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

Faithful viewers around the globe make their way to Oahu as the ABC show begins its final season and come face to face with friends made online.

They came from the land of sheep and the place where the tango was born. They left behind fjords and the Eiffel Tower. They crossed oceans and continents, drawn together this weekend for a single purpose -- to get “ Lost.”


Sundance 2010: The seven must-see movies from this year's festival

Posted: 01 Feb 2010 08:51 AM PST

Here are the seven Sundance movies to put on your list in 2010.


A touching high-tech tribute to Michael Jackson

Posted: 01 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

Viewers at home and in the Staples Center see a 3-D film that was to be part of his 2009 comeback concerts. His children also make short speeches.

In the first Grammy Awards since his death last June, Michael Jackson was saluted in an elaborate tribute that mixed 3-D technology, a rousing all-star chorus and a poignant appearance by two of his children.


Grammys: Words wrapped in long silences

Posted: 01 Feb 2010 12:00 AM PST

Lil Wayne and his rap pals charge ahead with lyrics that don't make it to listeners at home.

Lil Wayne and his rap pals charge ahead with lyrics that don't make it to listeners at home.


Photos: The 2010 Grammy Awards show

Posted: 31 Jan 2010 11:07 PM PST

Beyonce performs, Green Day wins and more.


A Grammy scene Will Rogers would have loved

Posted: 31 Jan 2010 10:21 PM PST

The Grammys are the strangest, most unwieldy and messiest of the big award shows.

The Grammys are the strangest, most unwieldy and messiest of the big award shows.


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