What most people seem to forget about "Star Wars" -- especially those who only know about it through the re-releases or, worse yet, the prequels -- is that it was a movie initially intended FOR CHILDREN. It's the reason it didn't veer into the dark territory of "Star Trek" or the dystopia of any of Kubrick's films (although, given what Anakin Skywalker would turn out to be as a teenager, a little gravitas would not have hurt the franchise).
The wires are buzzing with hundreds of news stories about government and Google-sponsored ultra-high-tech Santa Claus-tracking technology so that your kids can keep an eye on the jolly old guy as he goes about his travels.
But what child would rather monitor a computer screen remotely than actually hear Santa calling and speaking to them one-on-one in a real-live telephone conversation? Bonus: the Claus calls even remind your children to be good or risk ending up on the naughty list – a lifesaver for some of you frustrated parents out there who have had it up to here with the frantic holiday antics!
So we have all seen and heard about Kendall Jenner and Harry Styles enjoying their first dinner date ever in West Hollywood, Los Angeles last month, and their recent private rendezvous in London last weekend after the One Direction member quickly flew back from an awards ceremony in France to spend time with his new love interest. Now, the "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" reality star's half-brother Brody Jenner has something to say about the pair's publicized romance.
Can't get any sexier than this - In the visual for "Yoncé" off her recently-released self-titled album, Beyoncé gets down with sexy Victoria's Secret models.
Miley Cyrus is on Santa's naughty list this year for sure - the pop star releases the latest teaser snippet from her upcoming music video for her single, "Adore You," where she strips down to nothing more than just barely-there nude lingerie.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), a branch of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA( has issued an official permit to a Mr. S. Claus of the North Pole, allowing Santa's reindeer special access for entry into United States territory on their annual Christmas run.
During her recent appearance on "Watch What Happens Live!" with Andy Cohen, Mariah Carey makes it very clear that her feud with Eminem is still going strong, and reveals the real reason why she won't have any more children.
Being tough is a necessary part of being one of the judges on Fox's "American Idol." The Grammy- and Emmy-winning artist Harry Connick Jr. has now joined new Season 13 of the reality-singing competition series, where he has earned his nicknames "Harsh Harry" and "Hatchet Harry."
Zoraida Sambolin, co-host of Early Start, left the CNN cable network on Friday, Dec. 13, after a three year stint. Sambolin, who shared her 5-7 a.m. slot with co-anchor John Berman, left the show, following Soledad O’Brien’s leave earlier this year; also, a number of Latinas left the network during the year.
Charlie Sheen is saying 'bah humbug!' this Christmas - at his ex-wife Denise Richards, reportedly "blasting her as a 'heartless' and 'ugly' hag who's holding their children hostage."
Since the word first broke that "Star Wars Episode 7" was in production, we've brought you the latest news and gossip about castings, plot and story lines, and even budget and script finalization! Some of our readers have enjoyed it, while others have taken us to task for it. In this spirit, let's take a look at the top 7 "Star Wars" rumors of times gone by...rumors that fans, at the time, actually believed, and some which even turned out to be true!
Season 13 of "American Idol" has promised to bring back the dream this year with a new feel and new and familiar faces joining the show. The show's newest addition is Louis J. Horvitz as director.
