Copyright 2012 http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 05:14:46 -0700 Wed, 16 May 2012 05:14:46 -0700 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/entertainment/celebrity/Battleship-Stars-Reflect-on-Their-Wild,-Emotional-Ride/151603625 Tue, 15 May 2012 18:31:22 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/battleship-stars-thumb.jpg
Taylor Kitsch, Brooklyn Decker and Rihanna talk about their experiences on the set of Universal Pictures' "Battleship," and what it was like to shoot scenes with injured veterans. "Battleship" is in theaters May 18.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/NATL-John-Travolta-Accuser-Sexual-Misconduct-Dismiss-Lawsuit-151580915.html Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:30 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/139183916.jpg
The $2 million sexual harassment and battery lawsuit against John Travolta is one plaintiff lighter, now that one of the two masseurs who sued has dropped his claims against the actor.

Photo Credit: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/popcornbiz/Craig-Ferguson-Late-Late-Show-151417195.html Tue, 15 May 2012 11:26:06 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/craig-ferguson.jpg
You can take the boy out of Scotland, but after he gets his own late night talk show he just might come back – and bring his robot skeleton sidekick with him.

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A decade ago, Tom Cruise drew more headlines for manic behavior in interviews than for his actions on the big screen. Incidents like his couch jumping on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" even earned him a not...

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/NATL-The-View-Tests-Obamas-Pop-Culture-Mettle-151557775.html Tue, 15 May 2012 09:45:07 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/AP120514111257.jpg
President Barack Obama proved to the women of "The View" Tuesday that in between leading the free world he manages to keep up with popular culture — sometimes.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/NATL-Betty-White-Im-the-Luckiest-Old-Broad-on-2-Feet-151536905.html Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:37 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Final+Betty+White.jpg
Betty White is awfully good at playing innocent, even when she's got a mischievous gleam in her eye.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/Dramatic_Hair_Transformations.html Tue, 15 May 2012 18:32:41 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/160*120/demi-lovato-dramatic-hair.jpg
Check out how these stars change up their 'dos for their roles and real life.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/NATL-Celebrities-in-the-Stands-139836153.html Tue, 15 May 2012 18:31:49 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Kim-Kanye-P1.jpg
Star-gazing isn't just for the red carpet! Take a look at some celebrities who've been spotted in the stands and on the sidelines rooting for their favorite sports teams.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/THREAD-Jessica-Simpson-Destination-Maternity-Clothing-Line-151405295.html Mon, 14 May 2012 10:45:10 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Jessica+Simpson6.jpg
The star is expanding her retail empire by partnering with Destination Maternity on a new collection.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/NATL-Freddie-Mercury-Hologram-Queen-We-Will-Rock-You-Tupac-151396415.html Mon, 14 May 2012 10:03:07 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/98631329.jpg
First Tupac, then Left-Eye — and now Freddie Mercury.

Photo Credit: Redferns

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/entertainment/celebrity/What-to-Expect-Star-Rebel-Wilson-Takes-Herself-Seriously/151392825 Mon, 14 May 2012 09:33:04 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/RebelWilson_722x406_2234558789.jpg
In "Bridesmaids" Rebel Wilson played Kristen Wiig's wacky roommate and brought an uncommon brand of comedy. Now the Australian comic is doing the same thing in "What to Expect When You're...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/Lindsay_Lohan_The_Ups__Downs_Through_The_Years.html Tue, 15 May 2012 06:34:13 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/160*120/lindsay-lohan-thumb-highs-lows.jpg
Once a precocious child star who used to book leading roles, Lindsay Lohan has been in and out of the headlines — and court — over the past few years. But with probation behind her, glowing reviews fro...

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/popcornbiz/Johnny-Carson-American-Masters-Looks-Back-the-the-King-of-Late-Nights-Reign-151186965.html Tue, 15 May 2012 15:53:45 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/carson3.jpg
Twenty years after Johnny Carson exited "The Tonight Show," a new documentary chronicles his beyond-iconic late night career and complicated off-camera life.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/NATL-Demi-Lovato-X-Factor-Britney-Spears-Simon-Cowell-Judge-151362205.html Mon, 14 May 2012 14:57:28 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Demi+Lovato-722.JPG
Britney isn't the only pop star at the judges' table on the next season of "The X Factor."

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These celebrities have looks, fame and brains.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/Johnnys-Still-Heeeere-151200335.html Sun, 13 May 2012 10:06:01 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/181*120/062309EdMcMahon08.jpg
Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show” stint ended 20 years ago this month. But his presence still can be felt in the crowded late-night landscape that’s sprouted in his wake.

Photo Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/Howard-Sterns-Got-Talent-151147935.html Mon, 14 May 2012 03:58:48 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/howard-stern-P11.jpg
The King of All Media’s made a career out of judging others. But this time the audience will decide whether he’s a success or a washout on “AGT.”

Photo Credit: WireImage

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/Will-Ferrell-Host-Saturday-Night-Live-Third-Time-151287095.html Sun, 13 May 2012 13:50:28 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Ferrell2.jpg
Former "SNL" cast member Will Ferrell returns to 30 Rock as host for the third time.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/jennifer-hudson-statement-william-balfour-verdict-151211205.html Fri, 11 May 2012 19:14:05 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/sketch-jennifer-julia-hudso.jpg
William Balfour, 31, on Friday was convicted on first-degree murder charges in connection with the death of Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew.

Photo Credit: Tom Gianni

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/jennifer-hudson-family-murder-trial-william-balfour-verdict-150828425.html Fri, 11 May 2012 21:38:44 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/sketch-hudson-verdict.jpg
Jury deliberated for about 18 hours before reaching verdict.

Photo Credit: Tom Gianni

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/entertainment/celebrity/Smashing-Season-Finale-for-Smash/151166465 Mon, 14 May 2012 03:17:08 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/SmashNBCP1_722x406_2233603774.jpg
Katharine McPhee and Megan Hilty review season one of "Smash" and provide some clues about which girl will get the coveted role of Marilyn Monroe. The season finale "Bombshell" will air Monday...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/NATL-2010-in-Memoriam-80669477.html Fri, 11 May 2012 13:10:32 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/caroll-shelby.jpg
Take a look back at the most notable deaths of the year.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/entertainment/celebrity/Battleship-Stars-Reflect-on-Their-Wild,-Emotional-Ride/151603625 Tue, 15 May 2012 18:31:22 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/battleship-stars-thumb.jpg
Taylor Kitsch, Brooklyn Decker and Rihanna talk about their experiences on the set of Universal Pictures' "Battleship," and what it was like to shoot scenes with injured

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/NATL-John-Travolta-Accuser-Sexual-Misconduct-Dismiss-Lawsuit-151580915.html Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:30 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/139183916.jpg
The $2 million sexual harassment and battery lawsuit against John Travolta is one plaintiff lighter, now that one of the two masseurs who sued has dropped his claims against the actor.

Photo Credit: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/popcornbiz/Craig-Ferguson-Late-Late-Show-151417195.html Tue, 15 May 2012 11:26:06 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/craig-ferguson.jpg
You can take the boy out of Scotland, but after he gets his own late night talk show he just might come back – and bring his robot skeleton sidekick with him.

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A decade ago, Tom Cruise drew more headlines for manic behavior in interviews than for his actions on the big screen. Incidents like his couch jumping on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" even earned him a not...

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/NATL-The-View-Tests-Obamas-Pop-Culture-Mettle-151557775.html Tue, 15 May 2012 09:45:07 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/AP120514111257.jpg
President Barack Obama proved to the women of "The View" Tuesday that in between leading the free world he manages to keep up with popular culture — sometimes.

Photo Credit: AP

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/NATL-Betty-White-Im-the-Luckiest-Old-Broad-on-2-Feet-151536905.html Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:37 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Final+Betty+White.jpg
Betty White is awfully good at playing innocent, even when she's got a mischievous gleam in her eye.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/Dramatic_Hair_Transformations.html Tue, 15 May 2012 18:32:41 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/160*120/demi-lovato-dramatic-hair.jpg
Check out how these stars change up their 'dos for their roles and real life.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/NATL-Celebrities-in-the-Stands-139836153.html Tue, 15 May 2012 18:31:49 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Kim-Kanye-P1.jpg
Star-gazing isn't just for the red carpet! Take a look at some celebrities who've been spotted in the stands and on the sidelines rooting for their favorite sports teams.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/THREAD-Jessica-Simpson-Destination-Maternity-Clothing-Line-151405295.html Mon, 14 May 2012 10:45:10 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Jessica+Simpson6.jpg
The star is expanding her retail empire by partnering with Destination Maternity on a new collection.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/NATL-Freddie-Mercury-Hologram-Queen-We-Will-Rock-You-Tupac-151396415.html Mon, 14 May 2012 10:03:07 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/98631329.jpg
First Tupac, then Left-Eye — and now Freddie Mercury.

Photo Credit: Redferns

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/entertainment/celebrity/What-to-Expect-Star-Rebel-Wilson-Takes-Herself-Seriously/151392825 Mon, 14 May 2012 09:33:04 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/RebelWilson_722x406_2234558789.jpg
In "Bridesmaids" Rebel Wilson played Kristen Wiig's wacky roommate and brought an uncommon brand of comedy. Now the Australian comic is doing the same thing in "What to Expect When You're...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/Lindsay_Lohan_The_Ups__Downs_Through_The_Years.html Tue, 15 May 2012 06:34:13 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/160*120/lindsay-lohan-thumb-highs-lows.jpg
Once a precocious child star who used to book leading roles, Lindsay Lohan has been in and out of the headlines — and court — over the past few years. But with probation behind her, glowing reviews fro...

Photo Credit: Getty Images for IMG

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/popcornbiz/Johnny-Carson-American-Masters-Looks-Back-the-the-King-of-Late-Nights-Reign-151186965.html Tue, 15 May 2012 15:53:45 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/carson3.jpg
Twenty years after Johnny Carson exited "The Tonight Show," a new documentary chronicles his beyond-iconic late night career and complicated off-camera life.

Photo Credit: NBCU Photo Bank

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/NATL-Demi-Lovato-X-Factor-Britney-Spears-Simon-Cowell-Judge-151362205.html Mon, 14 May 2012 14:57:28 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Demi+Lovato-722.JPG
Britney isn't the only pop star at the judges' table on the next season of "The X Factor."

Photo Credit: Getty Images

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These celebrities have looks, fame and brains.

Photo Credit: Getty Images

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/Johnnys-Still-Heeeere-151200335.html Sun, 13 May 2012 10:06:01 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/181*120/062309EdMcMahon08.jpg
Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show” stint ended 20 years ago this month. But his presence still can be felt in the crowded late-night landscape that’s sprouted in his wake.

Photo Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/Howard-Sterns-Got-Talent-151147935.html Mon, 14 May 2012 03:58:48 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/howard-stern-P11.jpg
The King of All Media’s made a career out of judging others. But this time the audience will decide whether he’s a success or a washout on “AGT.”

Photo Credit: WireImage

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/Will-Ferrell-Host-Saturday-Night-Live-Third-Time-151287095.html Sun, 13 May 2012 13:50:28 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Ferrell2.jpg
Former "SNL" cast member Will Ferrell returns to 30 Rock as host for the third time.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/jennifer-hudson-statement-william-balfour-verdict-151211205.html Fri, 11 May 2012 19:14:05 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/sketch-jennifer-julia-hudso.jpg
William Balfour, 31, on Friday was convicted on first-degree murder charges in connection with the death of Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew.

Photo Credit: Tom Gianni

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/jennifer-hudson-family-murder-trial-william-balfour-verdict-150828425.html Fri, 11 May 2012 21:38:44 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/sketch-hudson-verdict.jpg
Jury deliberated for about 18 hours before reaching verdict.

Photo Credit: Tom Gianni

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/entertainment/celebrity/Smashing-Season-Finale-for-Smash/151166465 Mon, 14 May 2012 03:17:08 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/SmashNBCP1_722x406_2233603774.jpg
Katharine McPhee and Megan Hilty review season one of "Smash" and provide some clues about which girl will get the coveted role of Marilyn Monroe. The season finale "Bombshell" will air Monday...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrity/NATL-2010-in-Memoriam-80669477.html Fri, 11 May 2012 13:10:32 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/caroll-shelby.jpg
Take a look back at the most notable deaths of the year.

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