DailyMe EntertainmentDailyMe Digest RSS EntertainmentIssues eclipsed by star power in presidential race- September 17, 2008 LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Celebrity is playing an unprecedented role in the U.S. presidential election, whether it's Barack Obama taking heat for a $28,500-per-plate dinner in Hollywood, John McCain grappling with the women of "The View" or Tina...http://www.dailyme.com/story/2008091700017369/ New stamp honors actress Bette Davis- September 17, 2008 WASHINGTON - "She did it the hard way."That's how Bette Davis wanted to be remembered, and a new U.S. postage stamp honoring her does that iron-willed image justice.The 42-cent commemorative stamp, being released Thursday in Boston, features a...http://www.dailyme.com/story/2008091700016928/ Motown hitmaker Norman Whitfield dies in L.A- September 17, 2008 LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Motown producer and songwriter Norman Whitfield, who helped create some of the legendary label's most important anthems, including Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" and the Temptations' "Papa Was a...http://www.dailyme.com/story/2008091700017366/ Metallica hits No. 1, Jessica Simpson falters- September 17, 2008 NEW YORK (Billboard) - Metallica's first album in five years soared to No. 1 on the U.S. pop chart Wednesday, while Jessica Simpson's country debut and hip-hop icon LL Cool J's label swan song faltered.http://www.dailyme.com/story/2008091700017367/ Reality TV goes from strike issue to Emmy star- September 17, 2008 LOS ANGELES - For reality television, this weekend's Emmy ceremony promises heady and unprecedented attention.For the Writers Guild of America, scant months from a bitter strike that fought and failed to unionize so-called unscripted programs,...http://www.dailyme.com/story/2008091700016182/ R. Kelly says he was betrayed during porn probe- September 17, 2008 NEW YORK (Billboard) - R&B star R. Kelly has broken his silence about his recent acquittal on child pornography charges, saying he was betrayed by close associates but hopes to move on with his life.http://www.dailyme.com/story/2008091700015353/ Fergie, Michelle Obama top People's best-dressed list- September 17, 2008 LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - She fills two converted bedrooms with clothes -- one for casual and a second for glam -- and staying organized worked for singer Fergie who on Wednesday made People magazine's 2008 list of best dressed women.http://www.dailyme.com/story/2008091700011897/ "Hitchhiker's Guide" series to ride again- September 17, 2008 LONDON (Reuters) - Children's author Eoin Colfer is to write a sixth novel in the "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" series, seven years after the death of its creator Douglas Adams, Penguin said Wednesday.http://www.dailyme.com/story/2008091700011832/ Women professionals on Dancing' make their celebrity partners shine- September 17, 2008 LOS ANGELES _ It has been said of dancing icons Fred Astaire's partner Ginger Rogers she had to do everything Astaire did while going backward and in high heels. In other words, men may lead in dancing but it is the women who are the real...http://www.dailyme.com/story/2008091700011743/ Amy Poehler sets date to exit "SNL"- September 17, 2008 LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Amy Poehler will be leaving "Saturday Night Live" after the November election. Poehler told Men's Vogue that she will go on maternity leave after the election and won't return to NBC's late-night sketch show...http://www.dailyme.com/story/2008091700011740/ |