Test Pattern : Celebrities

'This Is It'? Not for me

Paige Newman — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:00:00 GMT

On Oct. 30, oddly enough just in time for Halloween, Sony Pictures will release “Michael Jackson This Is It.” People will line up, pay their $10 to take a look at Jackson’s final performance before his death. For me, this prospect is cringe worthy. ...(read more)

Farrah was more than a beauty

Gael Fashingbauer Cooper — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:00:00 GMT

You didn't have to have a hit television show or a world-famous hairdo or a zillion-selling poster to relate to Farrah's struggle. In her life she entertained us, and in her death, she reminded us of what's really important....(read more)

Time to end the actor bailout plan

Paige Newman — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT

In these trying economic times, it’s tough to see mediocrity rewarded with piles of money. Whether the benefactor is a banking CEO or, well, an actor, there’s a certain amount of headshaking. Which is why I was struck by Forbes list of Hollywood’s top-earning actors for 2008. ...(read more)

Dr. Ross returns to the 'ER'

Denise Hazlick — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:01:00 GMT

George Clooney, who rose to entertainment fame and prominence as Dr. Doug Ross in the first few seasons of NBC's "ER," returned to the drama Thursday night to help the vaunted series move toward its conclusion in April. Clooney was featured in a storyline that also featured the return of his longtime paramour Carol Hathaway (Julianna Margulies), Dr. Peter Benton (Eriq La Salle) and Dr. John Carter (Noah Wyle) in a tale of donor organs, history and decisions that change lives. ...(read more)

Celeb babies, from Seraphina to Nakoa-Wolf

Gael Fashingbauer Cooper — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT

As if their wealthy, pampered children aren't going to stand out enough already, celebrities like to shake things up when it comes to baby names. Serpahina? Nakoa-Wolf?...(read more)

OK, OK, Mark Wahlberg can take a joke

Kurt Schlosser — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:00:00 GMT

At the end of last week, after reading several reports about how mad actor Mark Wahlberg was with a "Saturday Night Live" sketch that made fun of him, I weighed in here saying the actor apparently couldn't laugh at himself. Some of you thought I was misreading his mock anger over comedian Andy Samberg's animal skit during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel's show Thursday night. And sure enough, Wahlberg showed up on "SNL" this weekend and confronted Samberg in a scene aimed at showing he does indeed...(read more)

Why can't Mark Wahlberg take a joke?

Kurt Schlosser — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:01:00 GMT

"Saturday Night Live" has been making plenty of news in recent weeks, thanks mainly to the high interest in the show's political sketches -- namely Tina Fey's spot-on impersonation of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin....(read more)

Dude, these male celebs are OK by me

Kurt Schlosser — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMT

Last week, msnbc.com's Anna Chan wrote in Test Pattern about female celebrities who she thinks have got it all going on. She only named two women before asking readers to name more. I would have written that post, but the Internet couldn't hold my list and our servers couldn't handle your responses. ...(read more)

Va va voom! Female celebs who've got it all

Anna Chan — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMT

On Tuesday, manly mag Esquire named Halle Berry its Sexiest Woman Alive, 2008. I certainly can’t argue against that. Not only does she always look great, she’s talented and seems smart. There are many incredibly sexy female celebrities, and Berry’s right up there on my list, but two in particular are tops in my book....(read more)

Not that I'm against mindless entertainment ...

Denise Hazlick — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:30:00 GMT

As the entertainment editor at msnbc.com, it's my job to keep up on the latest celebrity news, from Heather Locklear's arrest to Britney's tour plans, possible move to New York, continuing court appearances ... well, you get the idea. And while gossip and celebrity news are not the only stories we produce for our section, it is among the most viewed content on the entire msnbc.com site....(read more)