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Mr. Rogers, a beloved television character is probably unknown to 42 million millennials. (Photo: Sony)

Sony Suddenly Realizes 42M Millennials Don’t Know Mr. Rogers; Rushes Out Trailer (See!)

Keith GirardOctober 22, 2019

The Mr. Rogers movie debuts in less than a month, and Sony rushed out a video “featurette” today (Oct. 22) to introduce the character to 42 million millennials, who likely have no idea who he is....

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Micky Dolenz kicks off a tribute album to Fred Rogers with the debut of the lead single. (Photo: ScreenCap)

Monkee Micky Dolenz Recalls Fred Rogers Ahead of 12 Stars Tribute Album (Video)

Keith GirardOctober 2, 2019

Fred Rogers, the iconic childrens’ television star who appeared on the show “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” for nearly half a century, is being honored with a musical tribute album by such artists as Kellie Pickler, Vanessa Williams and Monkee Micky Dolenz....

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President Obama, Michelle Obama Reveal Official Portraits; Reactions… Ah, Mixed

Keith GirardFebruary 12, 2018

Former President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama took what could be considered the last act of their administration. They sat for official portraits destined for the National Portrait Gallery to hang next to portraits of Washington, Lincoln, Clinton and Bush. Reactions, so far, are… ah.. mixed. The portraits were unveiled at a ceremony this morning that drew former administration officials and a spattering of Hollywood types, including Steven Spielberg, wife, Kate Capshaw and Tom Hanks....

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Scarlett Johansson SNL Monologue Celebrates… Scarlett Johansson (See!)

Keith GirardMarch 12, 2017

Scarlett Johansson kicked off her fifth appearance as host of “Saturday Night Live” with a monologue devoted to… her fifth time hosting Saturday Night Live? What we’re the show’s writers thinking? Johansson who looked stunning in a black turtleneck and pantsuit, came off, nonetheless, as a bit fatuous and self-absorbed. Hosting the show for the fifth time, may be something of a milestone, but compared to other veteran hosts, like Tom Hanks, Steven Martin or Alec Baldwin, it’s, well, meh....

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Sully Reveals Price of Heroism in ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ Plane Crash

WinchesterSeptember 8, 2016

“Sully,” a Clint Eastwood film starring Tom Hanks, is one of the most compelling movies of the year. Hard to believe the “Miracle on the Hudson” happened seven years ago. Even harder to believe is the cruel second-guessing faced by Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and co-pilot Jeff Skiles following their heroic actions. The backstory is almost as compelling as the landing itself. The subtle message is the airline would rather he tried to save the plane....

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Screen Actors Guild Favors Small Arty Films for 2016 Nominees (Full List)

Keith GirardDecember 9, 2015

The Screen Actors Guild followed an unexpected arc this year. Many of its 2016 awards nominations went to small arty films like “Trumbo,” “Carol” and other off-beat pictures, while popular movies like “Creed,” “Bridge of Spies” and Jennifer Lawrence’s uplifting “Joy” got short shrift. “Trumbo” a biographical drama film directed by Jay Roach and written by John McNamara, led with three nominations....

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Tom Hanks Son, Chester, Wanted For Trashing Room in Sex, Drug Rage

Keith GirardJune 7, 2015

Tom Hanks is one of Hollywood’s true gentlemen, but his 24-year-old son, Chester, is on chip off the old block. After a string of run-ins and rampant drug abuse, he’s now wanted in the United Kingdom for trashing a posh hotel room. Guests complained during his stay, that he wannabe rapper was “loud and obnoxious,” apparently in a display of entitlement often assumed by children of famous celebrities....

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George Clooney Has a Plan to Keep David Letterman at His Desk (watch!)

Keith GirardMay 15, 2015

George Clooney figured out a way to keep David Letterman from retiring after his 22-year run on the Late Show on CBS. Only one problem. He acknowledged he didn’t quit think his plan all the way through. Clooney has been one of several high-profile guests who have been helping Dave close out his show. Dave will officially host his last “Late Show” broadcast on Wednesday, May 20....

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Stars Hit ‘Saturday Night Live’ Red Carpet; See Your Favorites (photos!)

Keith GirardFebruary 16, 2015

Kristen Wiig was within six degrees of separation from Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Eddie Murphy and a slew of other “The Saturday Night Live” castmembers at the show’s 40th Anniversary celebration Sunday (Feb. 15) at Rockefeller Center in New York City. The event also included many of the show’s most memorable guests, from Jerry Seinfeld to Tom Hanks and John Goodman....

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Nick Jonas Reprises Tom Hank’s Famous Piano Scene from ‘Big’ (see!)

Keith GirardDecember 18, 2014

Nick Jonas of Jonas Brothers fame dropped in on famed New York City toy store FAO Schwarz today (Dec. 18) and checked out the giant piano keyboard made famous by Tom Hanks in his 1988 movie “Big.” Incredibly, he tapped out a tune. Jonas, with the help of two friends, sang a refrain from his hit song, “Jealous,” and played the piano with his feet, just like Hanks....

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Tom Hanks Drops Bombshell on Letterman: He Has Diabetes (video)

Keith GirardOctober 8, 2013

Tom Hanks dropped a bombshell last night (Oct.8) on David Letterman. He revealed that he has Type 2 diabetes and has been exhibiting symptoms for more than 20 years. That gives him has something in common with more than 25 million other Americans....

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Kids Rock the Box With ‘Cloudy With a Chance Of Meatballs 2’

Keith GirardSeptember 30, 2013

Bill Hader, Anna Faris and James Caan are among the stars supplying voices for this weekend’s top box office hit, kiddie flick, “Cloudy With a Chance Of Meatballs 2.” It topped three other new releases and last week’s No. 1 pic, “Prisoners,” with an estimated $35 million gross. Will Forte, Andy Samberg, Neil Patrick Harris and Benjamin Bratt also lend their voices for the feature, directed by Cody Cameron and Kris Pearn....

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Tom Hanks ‘Saving Mr. Banks’ Hits Latest Trend: Films About Films

Keith GirardJuly 11, 2013

Tom Hanks’s latest film “Saving Mr. Banks,” is featured in a new trailer, but the real star of the picture is Disney’s classic 1964 movie “Mary Poppins.” This is another picture in a recent Hollywood trend of films about the making of films. Has tinseltown become totally infatuated with itself?...

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Cyndi Lauper, ‘Kinky Boots’ Highlight Annual Tony Awards

Keith GirardJune 10, 2013

Cyndi Lauper, an ’80s pop princess whose music career had long ago faded, brought the house down at last night’s Tony Awards when she won for best score for her first Broadway musical, Kinky Boots. Revivals, however, dominated the awards....

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David Bowie Defiles Catholicism; What Will Pope Say? (watch!)

Keith GirardMay 8, 2013

David Bowie takes on the Catholic Church in his new video. David Bowie defiled just about everything that Catholics consider holy. He enlists some big-name sta...

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Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart Taking Care of Business… Solo

Keith GirardDecember 2, 2012

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart may be back together as a couple, but when it comes to business, they apparently have agreed to go it alone. Both actors have been spotted out at official events solo, but there may be a simple explanation. Kristen hung with Hollywood heavyweights like Amy Adams, Helen Hunt, Will Smith, Tom Hanks, Virgina Madsen, George Lucas and Quentin Tarantino, so the networking opportunities were ample. Rob, meanwhile, was spotted at a luncheon at Osteria Mozza celebrating Richard Gere’s new movie, “Arbitrage.”...

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Tom Hanks Stirs Presidential Debate on Saturday Night Live (watch!)

Keith GirardOctober 21, 2012

President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney were back at it in another debate over the weekend, or at least it seemed so in the cold open for Saturday Night Live. The hilarious spoof included a surprise appearance by Tom Hanks. Fred Armisen kicked off the debate as 38-year-old college student, Jeremy Blaustein, who wants to know how he’s ever going to get a job. Moderator Candy Crowley had to deal with a niggling Romney, trying to sneak in more comments than he was allowed. Both candidates challenged each other to fight....

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Taylor Swift Unveils New Song at Cancer Telethon (watch!)

Keith GirardSeptember 7, 2012

Taylor Swift unveiled her new song “Ronan,” written for a young cancer victim, at the 2012 Stand Up To Cancer telethon. She was inspired to write the song after the 3-year-old boy died. Swift, 22, who is better known for her rowdy ex-boyfriend bashing songs, sang to the accompaniment of a lone guitar and seem visible moved by the rendition. Swift, who is dating Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s son, Conor Kennedy, first learned about Ronan after reading a blog post by her mom Maya Thompson....

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Tom Hanks Blackface Incident Spurs Right-Wing Outcry (video)

Keith GirardMarch 22, 2012

Tom Hanks, who just provided a stirring narrative for President Obama’s re-election video, showed a different side of his character at a tony private school attended by his children. He mocked racial diversity with a man wearing blackface makeup. Hanks, who has been Hollywood’s liberal conscience, wasn’t quite so politically correct way back in 2004 during a function at St. Matthew’s Parish School, in Pacific Palisades, Calif....

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Tom Hanks Adds Hollywood Gravitas to Obama Video (watch!)

Keith GirardMarch 16, 2012

Tom Hanks’ solemn voice leads off President Obama’s slick Hollywood produced video touting the accomplishments of his last four years in office. No wonder conservatives are crying foul at Hollywood. Now the full video has been released. Hanks, who has become a symbol of America’s virtue and patriotism after appearing in the 1998 film “Saving Private Ryan,” throws the full force of his personality behind the Obama re-election campaign....

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Sandra Bullock Takes Rare Public Turn on Today Show (video)

Keith GirardDecember 15, 2011

Actress Sandra Bullock made a rare public appearance on NBC’s “Today Show” this morning (Dec. 15) to talk about her new movie where she plays a Sept. 11 widow. But she steered clear of any talk about her own, painful personal life....

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Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts Tackle The Recession (watch)

Keith GirardMay 16, 2011

Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts are teaming up for “Larry Crowne,” in what could be one of the seminal films of the year. It’s about an everyday man who loses his job in the Great Recession and finds a way to reinvent himself....

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