Reuters: Entertainment News

Austrians say outrageous Bruno ist pretty funny

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:46:07 -0400

VIENNA (Reuters) - A shocking gay fashion reporter who dreams of being "the biggest Austrian superstar since Hitler" raised giggles when he hit Austrian cinemas on Friday despite having rankled some who say his jokes go too far.

Jackson's dad suspects "foul play" in death

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:42:17 -0400

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's father said on Friday he suspected "foul play" in the death of his pop star son, as lawyers disclosed talks aimed at settling guardianship of the singer's two children with his ex-wife.

"Harry Potter" stars felt pressure to "ace" kiss

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:55:17 -0400

NEW YORK (Reuters) - "Harry Potter" stars Emma Watson and Rupert Grint felt the pressure of millions of fans of the boy wizard series when they recently filmed a highly anticipated kiss between their characters Hermione and Ron.

China to build own Neverland as Michael Jackson tribute

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:34:30 -0400

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese developers are commemorating the late Michael Jackson by building a scaled-down replica of his Neverland Ranch on an island off Shanghai, a state-run newspaper said on Friday.

Ryan Seacrest nears new megadeal

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:10:58 -0400

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - This is ... a rich new deal for "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest.

Jeremy Renner looks for success, finds "Hurt Locker"

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:18:19 -0400

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - When casting the three lead soldiers for her action-filled war drama "The Hurt Locker," director Kathryn Bigelow avoided big name talent so audiences wouldn't know who was going to live or die judging solely by Hollywood star power.

Bono says Ghana "rebranding" Africa

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:39:54 -0400

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When Barack Obama arrives in Ghana Friday for his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa as president, it will be the new face of America meeting "the new face of Africa," says Irish rocker and anti-poverty activist Bono.

Catherine Hardwicke talks about life after "Twilight"

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:26:52 -0400

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - With last year's surprise box office smash hit "Twilight," Catherine Hardwicke had the biggest U.S. opening weekend ever, $69.6 million, for a female director of a Hollywood movie.

Michael Moore promises lust, passion in new movie

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:15:42 -0400

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Firebrand filmmaker Michael Moore is putting a romantic twist on his latest documentary, calling it "Capitalism: A Love Story."

Jon Heder lands Comedy Central show

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:24:03 -0400

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "Napoleon Dynamite" star Jon Heder has teamed with Will Ferrell and Adam McKay for an unusual Comedy Central sitcom deal that follows in Tyler Perry's footsteps.