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Cops: Andrew Koenig Likely Alive, 'Lying Low'

Evidence suggests 'Growing Pains' star is still in Vancouver area

(Newser) - Vancouver police believe Andrew Koenig—"Boner" from Growing Pains—is still alive and “just lying low.” After tracking his ATM card and phone usage, a constable tells Radar “electronic information leads us to believe that Andrew is still in the Vancouver area.” He describes police...

LiLo: Sam's the Only Woman for Me

Lesbian relationship 'surprised' Lindsay Lohan

(Newser) - Lindsay Lohan talks more about her daddy issues in the second part of her interview with the Sun , also admitting that she still loves Samantha Ronson and the two “might reconcile.” If not, however, don’t plan on seeing her with another woman: “I never really thought...

Bristol Palin Lands Debut Acting Gig

But, uh, she'll just be playing herself

(Newser) - Watch out, Levi Johnston, your baby mama could make it in Hollywood before you do. Bristol Palin scored her first acting gig, although “acting” is perhaps a bit of a stretch: She’ll be playing herself on ABC ’s The Secret Life of the American Teenager, a show...

Lil Wayne's Teeth: Too Much Bling for Prison?

Rapper will probably be allowed to keep jewel-encrusted teeth

(Newser) - Lil Wayne’s teeth, already famous for being encrusted with gold and diamonds, are now also famous for holding up the start of his prison sentence. Was his dental operation, which reportedly involved eight root canals and other work on his $150,000 mouth, actually a removal of the jewels...

7 Soon-to-Be Leading Men


 7 Soon-to-Be 
 Leading Men 
james franco's little bro
Feb 23, 2010 9:01 AM CST

7 Soon-to-Be Leading Men

James Franco's little brother, a Liam Neeson co-star, and more

(Newser) - If that crush you had on Tom Cruise when you were 10 has gotten a little stale, consider choosing a new swoonworthy young crush from Details ’ list of up-and-coming leading men:
  1. James Badge Dale: After starring in 24’s third season and in a Scorsese flick, he scored upcoming
...

Andrew Koenig's Friends, Family Recall Warning Signs

Sent 'despondent' letter, says dad

(Newser) - In the wake of Andrew Koenig’s disappearance, friends and family are recalling warning signs the Growing Pains actor gave. One filmmaker tells the New York Daily News Koenig refused two editing gigs and returned a few personal items to his doorstep before leaving for Vancouver. “He was kind...

White House Easter Egg Roll Books Cast of Glee

Fox dramedy has fans in the residence: Malia, Sasha—and Michelle

(Newser) - The cast of Glee will perform at the White House Easter Egg Roll with at least three big fans in the audience—Michelle, Malia, and Sasha Obama. The dramedy-musical set in the world of cutthroat high school extracurriculars airs on Fox, but not the part of the conglomerate that trades...

Celebs You'd Want to Be Friends With

Famous people who manage to be polite and pleasant

(Newser) - Within days of blowing the whistle on celebrities who act like jerks , the Frisky is back with an exposé about famous folks who are just folks—people "we were pleasantly surprised to find were lovely in person."
  • Paris Hilton: "Always drunk or stoned but really friendly."
...

'Boner' From Growing Pains Missing
'Boner' From Growing Pains Missing
Feb 21, 2010 2:25 PM CST

'Boner' From Growing Pains Missing

Andrew Koenig, 41, last seen in Vancouver 1 week ago

(Newser) - The actor who played "Boner" on the '80s family sitcom Growing Pains has been reported missing in Vancouver. Andrew Koenig, 41, the son of Star Trek actor Walter Koenig, was last seen a week ago and missed a flight to the US on Feb. 16, reports USA Today . Koenig's...

Minorities Finally Get Lead Roles in TV Dramas

This year's network pilots include four with non-white stars

(Newser) - The upcoming crop of pilots for network TV offers hope that the industry taboo against minority leads in dramas can finally be put to rest. Four of the most high-profile projects in the works feature non-white actors, notes the Hollywood Reporter , including Forest Whitaker in a spinoff of Criminal Minds...

9 Best Celebrity Mea Culpas
 9 Best Celebrity Mea Culpas 
in solidarity with tiger
Feb 19, 2010 1:56 PM CST

9 Best Celebrity Mea Culpas

Tiger Woods joins David Letterman, Mel Gibson, more

(Newser) - Tiger Woods’ public apology today joins the ranks of other famous—and extremely public—celebrity mea culpas. E! rounds up the top nine:
  • Mel Gibson: After his DUI arrest, he tried to explain his sexist and anti-Semitic tirade to Diane Sawyer.
  • Michael Richards: Used the N-word during a standup bit,
...

14 Celebs Who Are Total Jerks
 14 Celebs Who Are Total Jerks 
really, dr. huxtable?
Feb 19, 2010 10:50 AM CST

14 Celebs Who Are Total Jerks

Some you might expect (Nicole Richie); others, maybe not

(Newser) - Ever wondered which celebrities are a lot nicer on screen than they are in person? The Frisky staffers share stories of the meanest celebs they’ve met:
  • Jennifer Lopez: “Banished” a reporter who wasn’t “established enough” to interview her—the reporter later found out J.Lo “
...

Mitt Romney 'Attacker' Was LMFAO Rapper
 Mitt Romney 
 'Attacker' Was 
 LMFAO Rapper 
airplane smackdown?
Feb 19, 2010 10:25 AM CST

Mitt Romney 'Attacker' Was LMFAO Rapper

And Sky Blu claims Romney started the fight

(Newser) - The story of a man getting booted from an airplane after allegedly attacking Mitt Romney gets stranger: The man was rapper Sky Blu, a member of LMFAO. Sky Blu, real name Skyler Gordy, claims Romney yelled at him when he put his seat back. The rapper (famous for, among other...

Polanski's Ghost Writer Criminally Good
 Polanski's 
 Ghost Writer  
 Criminally Good 
Movie Review
Feb 19, 2010 9:59 AM CST

Polanski's Ghost Writer Criminally Good

Director has lost his freedom, but not his touch

(Newser) - Roman Polanski’s new movie, an atmospheric political thriller, is a winner, critics agree—assuming you can forget the off-screen drama surrounding the director. Here’s what they’re saying:
  • It’s “a dark pearl of a movie…made by a filmmaker suddenly returned to the height of his
...

First Jay Leno Promo Digs at Conan

Tonight Show ad implies Conan O'Brien never belonged there

(Newser) - NBC aired the first promo for Jay Leno’s return to the Tonight Show last night, and it seems to include an underhanded dig at Conan O’Brien. The ad, a sequel to last year’s Super Bowl promo for the Jay Leno Show, shows a “10” decal flying...

Huey Lewis: 'I Am the World'
 Huey Lewis: 'I Am the World' 
Solo Remake on Kimmel
Feb 19, 2010 9:15 AM CST

Huey Lewis: 'I Am the World'

Left out of remake, singer tries to make a better day ... 'just me and me'

(Newser) - If you, like Jimmy Kimmel, were saddened by the dearth of original "We Are the World" participants who showed up for the remake, get excited: Huey Lewis did his own solo version on Kimmel’s show last night. “There comes a time when I heed a certain call,...

Simon: Perez Could Replace Me
 Simon: Perez Could Replace Me 
american idol
Feb 19, 2010 8:17 AM CST

Simon: Perez Could Replace Me

Cowell writes off Howard Stern, endorses blogger Hilton

(Newser) - If you were hoping to hear Howard Stern’s bleep-filled tirades on American Idol next season, sorry: Simon Cowell says the shock jock is an unlikely pick to replace him as a judge. He also calls Madonna (who knew she was in the running?) a “pipe dream,” saying...

Animated Actors: Oscar Worthy?

 Animated 
 Actors: 
 Oscar 
 Worthy? 
in clooney's case, yes
Feb 18, 2010 12:17 PM CST

Animated Actors: Oscar Worthy?

Some argue 'Avatar' stars deserve nominations, too

(Newser) - Despite nine Oscar nominations, Avatar actors got snubbed—and some speculate it’s due to their “animated” looks on-screen. Performance capture is much more than animation, argue some, who say actors like Zoe Saldana should be recognized for their performances. “I like to think of it as digital...

Why Tiger Should've Slept With 114 Women

 Why Tiger Should've 
 Slept With 114 
 Women 
says tracy morgan
Feb 18, 2010 10:58 AM CST

Why Tiger Should've Slept With 114 Women

With all that money, his number's not very impressive

(Newser) - Tracy Morgan is disappointed with Tiger Woods for not sleeping with more women. “He got a billion dollars and only 14 women came forth? He should've had 114,” Morgan tells Esquire . He's “got a billion dollars. I'm ready to give him some. I'd let him suck on...

Simon Cowell Engaged

 Simon Cowell 
 Engaged 
coming soon: 'little simons'
Feb 18, 2010 9:11 AM CST

Simon Cowell Engaged

American Idol judge calls Mezghan Hussainy 'the one'

(Newser) - Ornery American Idol judge Simon Cowell once called marriage an “outdated contract,” but apparently he does have a soft spot: He proposed to girlfriend of six months Mezghan Hussainy on Valentine’s Day, the Sun reports. “Simon's definitely engaged,” says a friend. “I've never seen...

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