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hollywood
Aaron Sorkin Rides in on a White Horse to Save Moneyball
Aaron Sorkin, noted scribe, addict and boner of Maureen Dowd and Kristen Chenoweth, has been hired to write a new draft of Moneyball, the film based on Michael Lewis' bestselling book. But are Steven Soderbergh and Brad Pitt still involved? More » -
inside baseball
Sony Knew What Soderbergh Was Up to on Moneyball Script
Yesterday we posted Sony's take on why Moneyball, the Soderbergh/Pitt film based on Michael Lewis' book, died five days before shooting was to start. Now someone close to the project has provided us with a different version of events.
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moneyball
Soderbergh's Moneyball Script Too Real To Get Made
The Sony Pictures executive who pulled the plug on Moneyball says that Steven Soderbergh changed the original script because he didn't want anything in the movie that didn't actually happen. So Billy Beane isn't a sweaty, foul-mouthed, Hooters waitress slayer? [Deadspin] -
hollywood
Why Did Sony Kill the Pitt/Soderbergh Film Adaptation of Michael Lewis' Moneyball?
Last week Sony killed Moneyball, the Steven Soderbergh-directed $58-million baseball film starring Brad Pitt based on Michael Lewis' book about former Oakland A's GM Billy Beane, just five days before filming was set to start. So what the hell happened? More » -
gossip roundup
Angelina Jolie Tells Jennifer Aniston to 'Back Off' of Brad Pitt
Angelina threatens Jennifer for frequently texting Brad, Marlon Brando banged Jackie O twice, Lily Allen gets caught with coke in her nose, Victoria Beckham shows off her new rack and Katy Perry posts a nude pic with pizza on Twitter. More »
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Comment by ChillbearLatrigue: I have never been angry at pizza before, but I guess there is a first time for everything. 19 Responses | Other threads
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shutdown
Brad Pitt's Steven Soderbergh-Directed Adaptation Of 'Moneyball' Strikes Out
Columbia Pictures was aghast when the latest script for the adaptation of Michael Lewis' Moneyball arrived. So much so that they've put the project in turnaround. Oh, and: production was supposed to start next week. More » -
gossip roundup
Chris Brown and Rihanna Back Together Again
Chris Brown and Rihanna attend Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Paris Hilton has a raunchy rebound hookup with soccer star Ronaldo, Paul Shaffer almost played George Costanza on Seinfeld, Megan Fox has genetically-deformed thumbs and Madonna adopts another African. More »
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Comment by juustuunder: I am kind of turned off by Megan Fox now. Those thumbs are gross. 3 Responses | Other threads
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gossip roundup
Brad and Angelina Are Getting Married to Squelch Rumors of Their Love's Demise
Brad and Angelina are getting married in New Orleans, Brooke Shields settled with the National Enquirer for kidnapping her mother, Mariah Carey is getting fat, Pete Doherty shot up on a commercial flight, and Denise Richards is addicted to boob jobs. More »
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Comment by Almostbanned: 1. Gordon Ramsay is awesome in all that he does. 2. Brad Pitt is not aging as well as Clooney. 3. I... 3 Responses | Other threads
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gossip roundup
Britney Spears Plans Raid On Buckingham Palace to Meet The Queen
Britney is hell bent on meeting the Queen and is planning a "pop-in," Kristin Cavallari is pissing off Audrina Patridge on the set of The Hills, Brangelina denies breakup rumors AGAIN, and Jon Gosselin and his mistress are photographed on vacation. More »
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Comment by Kid Twist: "But, my name is 'Britney.' And you're the queen of like, Brittin. How amazing is that? So you have to... 2 Responses | Other threads
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gossip roundup
Ashlee Simpson Gets Downright Trashy at a Party in LA
Ashlee Simpson got drunk at a party and made a spectacle of herself by screaming at Pete Wentz's ex Michelle Trachtenberg, Brad Pitt shares hygiene secrets, Kim Kardashian and Reggie Bush marriage rumors swirl, and Chris Pine dumped Audrina Patridge. More »
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Comment by Catty Is Cumbersome: funny, the whole time pete's been on tour he's been fucking someone from the opening act. take that, ashlee. 2 Responses | Other threads
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midweek madness
This Week In Tabloids: Kate Wore A Bikini & Twilight Stars Are In Love
Welcome back to Midweek Madness, where, according to the tabloid covers, only two things are newsworthy: Kate Gosselin's "revenge" bikini body; and whether the stars of Twilight are hooking up. [Jezebel] -
midweek madness
This Week In Tabloids: Brad & Angie "Fight" In Public; Jon & Kate Kids Suffer
It's Wednesday, and this is Midweek Madness, in which we snack on cheesy gossip from In Touch, Life & Style, Us, Ok! and Star. Margaret assists in separating the fresh from the stale, especially since Brad and Angelina are either on the rocks or happily expecting their 7th child, depending. [Jezebel] -
gossip roundup
Brad and Angelina Are The Best Actors in All of Cannes
The Sun claims that Brad and Angelina are on the rocks and they're just pretending to love each other, Ed Westwick and Jessica Szhor partied together last night, a Gossip Girl spinoff is definitely in the works, and Patrick Swayze poses for a photo so everyone knows he's still alive. More »
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Comment by momof3wildkids: I wish Angelina would stop with the botox. She is much prettier when her face doesn't look like her... 3 Responses | Other threads
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photo play
Body Language "Expert" Weighs In On Brad & Angie
The tabloids are always turning to nutritionists, trainers, plastic surgeons and other experts who "don't treat" the stars but aren't too busy to make determinations about people they don't know. We can play that game! [Jezebel] -
pic of the day
Look At That Glorious Bastard
[Actor Brad Pitt arrives at the Cannes screening of his new film, Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds; image via Getty] -
midweek madness
This Week In Tabloids: Sapphic Encounters And Haircut Advice, At Prices That Can't Be Beat
Every Wednesday, we rummage through the gossip clearance aisle in Midweek Madness to determine whether OK!, Us, Life & Style, In Touch or Star, has valuable dirt you want at a price you can afford. [Jezebel] -
midweek madness
This Week In Tabloids: Angelina Cheated On Brad With Blonde Female Rocker
Welcome back to Midweek Madness, in which assistant Margaret and I attempt to ingest the nutty stuff produced by the weekly tabloids. Details from Us, In Touch, Ok!, Life & Style and Star, inside. [Jezebel] -
gossip roundup
Kiefer Sutherland Head-Butts Only When a Woman's Honor is at Stake
Rihanna probably doesn't care that her outfit made people wonder if she's lesbian and Kiefer Sutherand is unrepentant about attacking a designer at SubMercer. But Kirstie Alley is ashamed of her 83 new pounds. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by Mount_Prion: The spirit of Wesley Willis is back, and it's possessed Kiefer Sutherland! Freak out hell bus! 5 Responses | Other threads
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gossip roundup
David Hasselhoff Says .39 Blood Alcohol Is No Sweat
George Clooney says you shouldn't listen to those disgruntled waitresses; Courtney Cox isn't listening to the Brad Pitt haters and David Hasselhoff doesn't want anyone listening to his daughter and ex-wife. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by Cutting Makes You Sexy: Em, 10 - 20 Vicodine a day seems a little light, don't you think? I mean, we're in a day... 3 Responses | Other threads
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The Pitt and the Pendulous
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gossip roundup
Madonna's Concubine Snubbed By Model Mafia
Lindsay Lohan is scared of food, Brad Pitt is scared of his ex-bodyguard and New York models are frightened and jealous of Jesus Luz. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by iplaudius: Maybe the issue is that Jesus Luz, while undeniably beautiful, has a look that is neither unique nor "now" enough... 14 Responses | Other threads
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midweek madness
This Week In Tabloids: Babies, Bisexuals & Tim Gunn With His Pants Down
Welcome back to Midweek Madness, in which assistant Margaret and I search for real "news" in the weekly tabloids. Step inside for free-swingin', AC/DC stories from Us, In Touch, Life & Style, Ok! and Star. [Jezebel] -
midweek madness
This Week In Tabloids: Angelina's Pregnant, Lindsay Refuses Rehab
Welcome back to Midweek Madness, in which we search for worthwhile "news" in In Touch, Star, Life & Style, Ok! and Us. [Jezebel] -
midweek madness
This Week In Tabloids: Brit's Back With Kevin and Lindsay Talks To Us
Welcome back to Midweek Madness! The tabloids flirt with actual reporting this week in a lengthy interview with Lindsay Lohan. But don't worry, Brit and K-Fed's reunion is still anonymously sourced and possibly untrue. [Jezebel] -
midweek madness
This Week In Tabloids: Choose Your Own Brangelina Adventure
Wednesday means one thing: Midweek Madness. The covers are all over the place this week, like what's up with Brangelina? Did she kick him out? Agree to be Mrs. Pitt? Is he cheating with Natalie Portman? [Jezebel] -
gossip roundup
Was Joe Biden's Daughter Framed For Coke?
Everyone's for sale: Dennis Rodman's wife will do your show for a beauty school scholarship; Rihanna will do your show if Chris Brown grovels and Ashley Biden's friend will sell her out on spec. More »
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By Ryan TateComment by FormerEnglishMajor: How are you "framed" for doing coke? You might be purposely filmed, but unless someone holds your nose to the... 7 Responses | Other threads
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midweek madness
This Week In Tabloids: Brangelina's On The Rocks, Reese Might Get One
Welcome back to midweek madness, in which we gorge ourselves on fresh gossip from the weekly tabloids. Join us as we choke down what In Touch, Life & Style, Us, Ok! and Star are serving. [Jezebel] -
trade roundup
Nothing's Lost Forever
A SAG-sack returns, two beauties team up for impossibly beautiful lovemaking, Up graces Cannes, Kevin Costner is back, and so is Behind the Music. More » -
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Real Person Lauren Conrad in Real Love Affair with Real Wrestler The Miz.
Sunday morning brings the dawn in. I've got a restless feeling by my side. Oh, halo. It's the tabloids! Today, Lauren Conrad makes some unwise choices and Mr. Lohan makes an unwanted appearance. Read on. More »
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By Joshua SteinComment by Dickdogfood: The Miz, btw, is a reality TV star, too: he was on WWF Tough Enough ages ago. Maybe this is... 3 Responses | Other threads
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midweek madness
This Week In Tabloids: Shiloh & Suri Forced To Be Friends; Katie Forced To Diet
It's Wednesday, so it's time for Midweek Madness. Did Brad make a move on the nanny? Is Katie starving herself for Scientology? Have Suri and Shiloh ever met? The tabloids ask and answer. [Jezebel] -
pic of the day
Mr. Pitt Goes to Washington
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midweek madness
This Week In Tabloids: Aniston & Angie's Oscar Showdown
Welcome back to Midweek Madness, in which we "read" the celeb weeklies, in search of "newsworthy" gossip. Though Nadya "Octomom" Suleman helps sell issues, she landed zero covers this week: Brangeliniston reigned. [Jezebel] -
clips
Tim Gunn Gets Designs On Brangelina; Fails To Make It Work
Project Runway's Tim Gunn is working as a red carpet host this evening, but even America's favorite grey-haired fashionista can't impress the A-list juggernaut that is Brangelina. Ever heard Tim get gushy? You have now. [Jezebel] -
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E! Tracking Brangelina With Predator Drone Or Something
As soon as the couple gets within range, the network will presumably deploy Jennifer Aniston as a sort of celebrity Hellfire missile. Click for full-sized image. -
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Likely Oscar Losers Brangelina Take EBay Consolation Prize
If the numbers truly don't lie, then neither Brad Pitt nor Angelina Jolie will collect Academy Awards on Sunday. But who needs Oscars when America's auction-scavenging elite are on your side? More » -
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The 'Basterds' Trailer As Quentin Tarantino Wanted You To See It
Out of fairness to Quentin, Harv, and the whole Basterds gang working so hard to bring you all the Nazi-scalping excellence you deserve, we bring you now the official HD Basterds trailer. More » -
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'Inglourious Basterds' Like An Incredibly Stupid, WW2-Set 'Munich'
Look, we'll be the first to say we love a good Jews Fight Back movie. More » -
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Jolie-Pitt Brood Terrorizes London Hotel
Continuing budget woes required the hosts of the BAFTA Awards to cut their little-known backstage daycare room for this year's ceremony. And as presumed, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's fellow hotel guests suffered the most. More » -
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'Basterds' First Look: Brad Pitt Really Wants His 100 Nazi Scalps
We can't say ET seems an entirely logical place to unveil Inglourious Basterds (Mary Hart: "Looks exciting, Mark! And now from Nazi scalps to Nazi scallops, celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck previews his Oscar menu etcetc.") More »
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