New Video from New York Band Open Til Midnight

Recently the guys of the up and coming New York based band Open Til Midnight gave us a new video to check out for their song "Circe's Isle".  The band has a great, carefree attitude about things as you can tell from their "About Me" on their site which comments,

We like rock. We like girls. We like girls who rock.  Girls like Matt. And Ross too (we’re not sure why). Jon likes girls who like the drums. Keith likes girls who like Keith. Mike likes girls who break his heart (Mike writes the songs). We like Rock. Tequila. Hip Hop. Chicken Burritos. New York City. Jameson. Thursday night out. Friday night out. Any night out. Passing it around again, again, and again.

The guys really rock out for an acoustic setting and are a lot of fun to watch jam.  Check 'em out!





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Since Glee Hasn't Been On in a While, Some Glee related News to Hold you Over until the Super bowl Episode!

Wow, it seems like FOREVER ago since we've had a new episode of Glee!  Well fret not gleeks out there a new episode will be airing after the Superbowl this Sunday!  Originally set to be a themed episode featuring the classic tunes of either MJ or Bruce Springstein the show changed it's mind a few weeks later and decided to just do an epic regular episode.  The episode will however feature "Thriller"!  So what exactly has the cast been up over the shows little hiatus?  Dianna Agron helped promote her upcoming film I Am Number Four with co-star Alex Pettyfer, Matthew Morrison put on a free concert in The Grove and the cast was also seen out and about in some zombie makeup.   Check it out after the jump!

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Dianna and Alex Promoting I Am Number Four

Matthew Morrison at The Grove

Glee Cast Rockin' Zombie Makeup

2011 SAG Award Winners!

The prestigious SAG awards have just ended and the results are pretty fitting in my opinion.  It's definitely awesome to see people like Colin Firth get honored as well as surprise winners like Melissa Leo (I didn't see The Fighter but that must have  been one hell of a performance)!  And as always, it's great to see outstanding comedies like Modern Family and 30 Rock get credit.  Check out the full list of Winner after the jump!  What do you guys think of the results??

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Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
The King’s Speech

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
Colin Firth, The King’s Speech

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Natalie Portman, Black Swan

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Christian Bale, The Fighter

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries
Claire Danes, Temple Grandin

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries
Al Pacino, You Don’t Know Jack

Screen Actors Guild Awards 47th Annual Life Achievement Award
Ernest Borgnine

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Modern Family

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
Betty White, Hot in Cleveland

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Melissa Leo, The Fighter

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
Boardwalk Empire

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire

Anne Hathaway and James Franco Get Pumped Up for the Oscars!

The adorable duo recently did a bunch of promotional videos and pics for this years' Oscars.  And if the video is any indication of what's to come for the big night,  then these two have great chemistry and should be a lot of fun to watch host.  I saw the promos the other night on TV and couldn't stop laughing!  The pics are classy and fun as well!  Do you think Anne Hathaway and James Franco will make for good host??



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Alex Pettyfer on Ellen!

I Am Number Four star Alex Pettyfer made his talk show debut today on the Ellen show and it was pretty hilarious to see Ellen mess with the newcomer.  She attempted to get Pettyfer to comment on his relationship with Glee star and his co-star in the film, Dianna Agron and also found any excuse for the ripped British actor to take his shirt off.  Ellen succeeded at one of those goals and if your wondering which one, ladies you'll be happy with it!  Check out the interview here!




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Uma Thruman Shows us her Soft and Tough sides New Movie 'Ceremony'!

Uma Thurman known for such classic films as Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill: Volumes I and II is the star of Ceremony from newcomer writer turned director, Max Winkler.  And if that last name is sounding kind of familiar then you guessed it!  Max is the son of Henry Winkler "The Fonz"!  The film  revolves around a young writer (Michael Angarano) who falls for a much older woman played by Thurman and attempts to break up her wedding.  "Ceremony" is being produced by Jason Reitman (Up in the Air) who is good friends with Max.  The films seems cute and endearing in a 500 Days of Summer kind of way.  What do you guys think??  Check out Max, Reitman, Thurman and Angarano talking about the film at the Toronto Film Festival.  "Ceremony" is due out in April with a limited release.




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One Eskimo's Tunes Help Keep You Warm on Those Cold Winter Nights

Leave it to Ellen to not only be an awesome talk show host but to also have awesome taste in music!  On her recent birthday episode she featured one of her favorite bands from London and from the opening guitar rift I fell in love with the guys of One Eskimo ( Adam Falkner (drums), Pete Rinaldi (guitar), and Jamie Sefton (bass and horns)).  With lead singer Kristian Leontiou sounding like a rougher James Blunt in their single "Givin' Up" the band possesses an eclectic sound of pop rock that I really dig.  Check them out on the Ellen show and also check out the album version of "Givin' Up" as well as their singles such as "Amazing" and "Kandi" after the jump!




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Glee Creator Ryan Murphy and Kings of Leon involved in Verbal Sparring Match!

You sit down on your couch and flip on your TV just in time, and it begins; the witty banter, the trials and tribulations of High School and... show tunes?  It must be none other then Fox's pop culture phenomenon, Glee that has appeared on your TV.  While watching the show it never really crossed my mind at how expensive it would be to put on a show using other people's music.  Maybe I'm just to busy singing along to realize that the song I'm singing along to realize it's costing the show and upwards of several thousand per song in order for me to have the joy of singing along!  Check out what the shows creator, Ryan Murphy had to say as well as his ongoing battle with Rock group Kings of Leon after the jump!

Recently, Murphy along with some of the shows stars (Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison and Chris Colfer) and 20th Century Fox Television chairmen Gary Newman and Dana Walden graced the cover of The Hollywood Reporter and filled us in on the business side of the hit show.  Murphy commented,

“We went after ‘Lose Yourself,’ and it was jaw droppingly expensive. Around $200,000. We couldn’t do it because the episode would’ve been so over budget.”

Holy shit!  The fact that the show would even remotely consider that shows just what a juggernaut it has turned into.

Unfortunately, the article takes an ugly turn as Murphy lashed out about Kings of Leon refusing to let the show use their hit song "Use Somebody" a while back.  Murphy had this to say to the rough and rugged fam band hailing from the South,

“F— you, Kings of Leon. They’re self-centered a–holes, and they missed the big picture. They missed that a 7-year-old kid can see someone close to their age singing a Kings of Leon song, which will maybe make them want to join a glee club or pick up a musical instrument. It’s like, OK, hate on arts education. You can make fun of Glee all you want, but at its heart, what we really do is turn kids on to music.”

The band responded to this by saying,

“This whole Glee thing is a shock to us. It’s gotten out of hand. At the time of the request, we hadn’t even see the show. It came at the end of that record cycle, and we were over promoting ['Use Somebody']. This was never meant as a slap in the face to Glee or to music education or to fans of the show. We’re not sure where the anger is coming from.”

Oh but it doesn't stop there!  Kings of Leon's drummer, Nathan Followill had to throw in two two cents into the ring of this verbal sparring match via twitter

@doctorfollowillnathan followill

Dear Ryan Murphy, let it go. See a therapist, get a manicure, buy a new bra. Zip your lip and focus on educating 7yr olds how to say fuck.

I have to agree with one commenter who added  "This whole thing sounds too much like a high school drama fest between 5th and 6th period."  What do you guys think??

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The New Zac Efron?... Up and Comer Alex Pettyfer in Feb. Issue of GQ

For not even having a movie out yet there sure is a lot of buzz around the young British actor Alex Pettyfer!  Pettyfer, is the star of not one but two upcoming movies with very lovely co-stars.  Alex will co-star with Dianna Agron (Glee) in the upcoming Sci-Fi flick I Am Number Four (Feb. 18) and then just a few weeks later you can catch Pettyfer in Beastly in which he stars alongside Vanessa Hudgens 
( March 4).  Pettyfer is also set to play British race car driver, James Hunt in an upcoming biopic and is currently filming Now with Amanda Seyfried, Justin Timberlake and Olivia Wilde.  Talk about being busy!  Check Alex out in GQ after the jump.

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2011 Oscar Nominations... And why wasn't Justin Timberlake Nominated?

So Oscar nominations were announced early this morning and they were pretty much as expected; including such films as The Social Network, Black Swan and The King's Speech. This year more than ever it seems as though the picks are pretty easy to make.  With The Social Network seeming to be well ahead in the Oscar race (as it should be).  But none the less, the Oscars are always full of surprises.  So the only thing I'm left pondering is.. why wasn't JT nominated?  Early on there was a lot of talk about his character Sean Parker in the Fincher's Social Network having such a commanding presence on screen that he might be nominated for Best Supporting Actor.  Was the campaign for Justin just no good?  It seems as though Timberlake was starting to come off as arrogent and unlikable as the campaign went on and his performance could be dissected and viewed as JT merely playing a caricature of himself.     Check out the full list of nominees and let me know who you think should win!



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Best Supporting Actress


Amy Adams - The Fighter
Helena Bonham Carter - The King’s Speech
Melissa Leo - The Fighter
Hailee Steinfeld - True Grit
Jacki Weaver - Animal Kingdom

Who Will Win: Amy Adams

Best Supporting Actor


Christian Bale - The Fighter
John Hawkes - Winter’s Bone
Jeremy Renner - The Town
Mark Ruffalo - The Kids Are All Right
Geoffrey Rush - The King’s Speech

Who Should Win: Jeremy Renner Who Will Win: Christian Bale

Best Actress

Annette Bening - The Kids Are All Right
Nicole Kidman - Rabbit Hole
Jennifer Lawrence - Winter’s Bone
Natalie Portman - Black Swan
Michelle Williams - Blue Valentine

Who Should Win: Annette Bening or Michelle Williams Who Will Win: Natalie Portman

Best Actor

Javier Bardem - Biutiful
Jeff Bridges - True Grit
Jesse Eisenberg - The Social Network
Colin Firth - The King’s Speech
James Franco - 127 Hours

Who Will Win: Colin Firth

Best Director

Darren Aronofsky - Black Swan
David O. Russell - The Fighter
Tom Hooper - The King’s Speech
David Fincher - The Social Network
Joel Coen and Ethan Coen - True Grit

Who Should Win: Darren Aronofsky Who Will Win: David Fincher

Best Original Screenplay

Mike Leigh - Another Year
Scott Silver & Paul Tamasy - The Fighter
Christopher Nolan - Inception
Lisa Cholodenko - The Kids Are All Right
David Seidler - The King’s Speech

What Should Win: The Kids Are All Right What Will Win: The Fighter

Best Adapted Screenplay

Aaron Sorkin - The Social Network
Joel Coen and Ethan Coen - True Grit
Danny Boyle - 127 Hours
John Lassiter - Toy Story 3
Debra Granik & Anne Rosellini - Winter’s Bone

Who Should Win: Aaron Sorkin Who Will Win: Joel and Ethan Coen

Foreign Language Film

Biutiful
Dogtooth
In A Better World
Incendies
Outside The Law

I'm not even going to try to pretend that I watch a lot of foreign films but I've heard a lot about this Biutiful film starring Javier Bardem so that's my pick!

Animated

How to Train Your Dragon
The Illusionist
Toy Story 3

If it's not Toy Story 3 then I officially will boycott the Oscars in the future!


Best Picture

Black Swan
Fighter
Inception
The Kids Are All Right
The King’s Speech
127 Hours
The Social Network
Toy Story 3
True Grit
Winter’s Bone

What Should Win: The Social Network What Will Win: Black Swan

James Franco Keeps Us Company at Sundance 2011

Recently, the lovable star (growing more and more eccentric as time passes) chatted with MTV about his recent art installation at NYU that deals with the beloved sitcom Three's Company.  Franco talks about how he came of with the concept (which actually seems pretty cool) check it out in the video!  I just don't know how he does  it though, working on films, teaching at Yale and doing tons of press for the upcoming Oscars (and I thought being up and having a decent meal before noon was impressive!).

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Rick Fox and Eliza Dushku Looking Foxy at Sundance 2011!

I seriously don't think I've EVER seen amore adorable looking couple!  Check out the dynamic duo as they hit the Swagg table at Sundance, getting their ski on and also picking out a Christmas tree over the holidays.  Check out the pics after the jump.  Try not to let the cuteness overwhelm you!


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'What's Your Favorite Scary Movie?": New Scream 4 Trailer!

A while back I shared with you guys a brief teaser trailer for Scream 4 that had leaked although was poor quality at least gave us a sense where they were going with the fourth film.  Now, a longer more official trailer has come our way and I am beyond excited for the movie!  Despite their being a whole new cast of kids (including a Randy wannabe, sorry it doesn't get better than Jamie Kennedy for me!) the original cast including Neve Campbell are all back on board for the Wes Craven directed flick that was also written by original screenwriter Kevin Williamson (Dawson's Creek).  Now I know this may be nostalgia  clouding my brain but I'm really excited to be seeing a Scream film in theaters.  I never, EVER thought that could happen,  Now only if they'll make that Veronica Mars movie.  Check out the trailer here! Are you ready for some new new "scream queens"?  The film has quite the ensemble cast including, Hayden Panetierre, Emma Roberts, Adam Brody, and Anthony Edwards and is due out
4-15-2011.



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New Show 'Traffic Light' just like 'Perfect Couples' but Funnier...MUCH Funnier

Fox, a network that already consist a lineup that that racks in the ratings with shows like American Idol, Glee, Bones, House and Fringe now has a new show to add that should most certainly be worthy to add to this list of shows.  Traffic Light, a new comedy coming our way Feb. 8th is a hilarious show about how real relationships work rather than how we all believe they should work.  Check out the promotional trailer and give your thoughts.  Does this thing look funny or lame??  But with co-writers from Wedding Crashers on board how can this thing not be funny!



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Pink's new Video for 'Fuckin' Perfect' is Fuckin' Intense

Pink just released the video for her new single "Fuckin' Perfect" off of her new album Greatest Hits... So Far!!!, Pink's first compilation album.  And I gotta say, the video is to be  "fuckin' perfect".  Next to her video for family portrait this is the most emotionally driven and containing a hard hitting message that Pink has thrown our way in a while.  Pink over the years has always given fun party soundtracks and a lot of fun, light and fluffy material; however, when she decides to tackle emotional issues she hits us and hits us hard.  Songs like "Family Portrait, "Dear Mr. President" and now"Perfect" are a few of Pink's songs that do just that.  They force you to think about and deal with issues that are never really brought to the forefront.  Which, occasionally is something that needs to be done in order to keep your sanity.  Finally, for all you Veronica Mars fans out there, there is a great cameo in the video that I'm sure you'll be happy with!   What do you guys think of the video?



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Welcome Chris Pine Back on Set!

Recently, Pine was spotted on the way to his trailer while filming an upcoming project called, which also stars Olivia Wilde and Elizabeth Banks (yesss! love her!) is about a businessman who returns home after his father's death.  Upon his return he discovers that his sister has become an alcoholic and that he has a 12 year-old son.

Taking the reigns on the project is writer turned director Alex Kurtzman (Alias, Fringe, Star Trek, Transformers, the upcoming Cowboys and Aliens and the upcoming Star Trek Sequel).  Holy crap!  With this impressive body of work we can expect a mundane story to be made extraordinary (think of how Jason Reitman did this for 'Up in the Air').  And if it helps you make up your mind if this guy will be any good at directing he's backed by the one and only Steven Spielberg who gave him the gig.   So what do you guys think about this thing?  I think it's sounds promising.   Check out the pics after the jump!

Source: JustJared, NyMag

Pics of Amanda Seyfried and Justin Timberlake on set of new Sci-Fi Flick

Timberlake and Seyfried were back to work the other on their new film Now, a sci-fi thriller set to be released later this month. The film also stars Olivia Wilde (Tron), Matt Bomer (White Collar), and Alex Pettyfer (I am Number Four). Check out more photos after the jump!

Source: JustJared