Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Harry Potter to Go to War
The Guardian Unlimited reports that "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe will play Dan Eldon in the film Journey. Dan Eldon was a war photographer whose work has been widely acclaimed since his tragic death.
Golden Globes Seek Deal
Coming Soon is reporting here that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association is seeking a deal with the currently striking Writer's Guild of America to allow the Golden Globe Award ceremony to go on without any picketing and to hopefully allow actor participation and attendance.
A Message From Hillary
The Green Room encourages Iowans to go forth tomorrow and caucus for Senator Hillary Clinton.
Edwards Memo Shows Tie
A campaign memo from John Edwards averaged the nine polls released since Christmas in Iowa. The average has Senator Hillary Clinton at 28.2%, Sen. Barack Obama at 27.5%, and John Edwards at 26.3%.
It's going to be a close one. The second choice ballot is going to be important.
It's going to be a close one. The second choice ballot is going to be important.
Jessica Goes Country
Singer Jessica Simpson has announced that her new album to be released this year will be a country music album. Jessica Simpson, while having a less successful recording career than her sister and the other pop divas, is known for being a pop music recording artist.
Sorry Jess, don't think your new album is going to sell any better than your last one. You are not Carrie Underwood.
Indiana Jones Goes Glam
Image courtesy of Vanity FairStars of the new film Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull were shot by renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz for the new issues of Vanity Fair. The film, starring Harrison Ford, Shia Labeouf, and Cate Blanchett, hits theaters this May. To check out the full article and interviews, click here!
Eddie Murphy Marries
Eddie Murphy got married this past weekend to fiance Tracey Edmonds. The couple have dating for a little over a year. Spice Girl Melanie Brown gave birth to Eddie Murphy's baby last April.
Lancome Wears Prada
Image courtesy of ExposayIt was announced that The Devil Wears Prada star Anne Hathaway will be the new face of Lancome.
Pollspot: New Hampshire...Less Than A Week
A CNN/WMUR survey in New Hampshire finds Sen. John McCain and Mitt Romney tied for first place in next week's New Hampshire primary with 29% each. Rudy Giuliani is third with 12%, followed by Mike Huckabee at 10%.
The Democratic primary race is also neck-and-neck with Sen. Hillary Clinton in a statistical tie with Sen. Barack Obama. Clinton leads with 34%, followed by Obama at 30% and John Edwards at 17%.
The Democratic primary race is also neck-and-neck with Sen. Hillary Clinton in a statistical tie with Sen. Barack Obama. Clinton leads with 34%, followed by Obama at 30% and John Edwards at 17%.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Late Night Returns Tomorrow
Despite the ongoing strike by the Writer's Guild of America, five late night talk shows are all coming back on the air tomorrow with new episodes. While Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien, and Jimmy Kimmel will be coming back without their writing staff, David Letterman and Craig Ferguson struck a deal with the WGA that will allow their writing staff to come back to work with them. The deal might allow Letterman and Ferguson to book more high profile guests. Robin Williams is the first guest booked for Letterman and he will appear tomorrow. All in all, it's good to see some good entertainment returning.
Pakistani Elections Postponed
Following the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, the election committee in Pakistan has announced that the originally planned January 8th elections have now been postponed for at least 4 weeks.
Source: CNN
Source: CNN
Pollspot: More Iowa
An InsiderAdvantage tracking poll in Iowa shows a statistical tie between Sen. Hillary Clinton and John Edwards in the Democratic presidential race with Sen. Barack Obama starting to lag.
Clinton leads with 30%, followed by Edwards at 29%, and Obama at 22%, with 14% committed to other candidates and 5% undecided. The poll has a margin of error of 3.4%.
Important finding: Edwards was the second choice of 62% of those who supported other candidates that did not receive the required 15% of the vote. Clinton was the second choice of 21% and Obama of 17%.
Clinton leads with 30%, followed by Edwards at 29%, and Obama at 22%, with 14% committed to other candidates and 5% undecided. The poll has a margin of error of 3.4%.
Important finding: Edwards was the second choice of 62% of those who supported other candidates that did not receive the required 15% of the vote. Clinton was the second choice of 21% and Obama of 17%.
Pollspot: Neverending Polls
A new CNN/Opinion Research poll says Sen. Hillary Clinton and Mitt Romney are leading. For Democrats, Clinton leads with 33%, followed by Obama at 31% and Edwards at 22%.
For Republicans, Romney leads with 31%, followed by Huckabee at 28%, Thompson at 13% or McCain at 10%.
For Republicans, Romney leads with 31%, followed by Huckabee at 28%, Thompson at 13% or McCain at 10%.
Pollspot: Des Moines Register
"The final Des Moines Register poll before the Iowa caucuses shows Sen. Barack Obama leading the Democratic presidential race with 32%, followed by Sen. Hillary Clinton with 25% and John Edwards with 24%. The survey's margin of error is 3.5%.
In the Republican race, Mike Huckabee leads with 32%, followed by Mitt Romney at 26% and Sen. John McCain at 13%.Caveat: "The poll reflects continued fluidity in the race even as the end of the yearlong campaign nears. Roughly a third of likely caucusgoers say they could be persuaded to choose someone else before Thursday evening.""
Courtesy of Political Wire
In the Republican race, Mike Huckabee leads with 32%, followed by Mitt Romney at 26% and Sen. John McCain at 13%.Caveat: "The poll reflects continued fluidity in the race even as the end of the yearlong campaign nears. Roughly a third of likely caucusgoers say they could be persuaded to choose someone else before Thursday evening.""
Courtesy of Political Wire
Pollspot: Clinton and McCain in NH
A new poll in New Hampshire shows Senators Hillary Clinton and John McCain expanding their leads in New Hampshire. The New Hampshire primary is in exactly one week.
New Hampshire:
A new 7News/Suffolk University poll in New Hampshire shows Sen. John McCain vaulting ahead of the Republican presidential field with 31% support, followed by Mitt Romney at 25%, Rudy Giuliani at 14% and Mike Huckabee at 9%.
On the Democratic side, the poll finds Sen. Hillary Clinton expanding her lead to 36%, followed by Sen. Barack Obama at 22% and John Edwards at 14%.
Courtesy of Political Wire
New Hampshire:
A new 7News/Suffolk University poll in New Hampshire shows Sen. John McCain vaulting ahead of the Republican presidential field with 31% support, followed by Mitt Romney at 25%, Rudy Giuliani at 14% and Mike Huckabee at 9%.
On the Democratic side, the poll finds Sen. Hillary Clinton expanding her lead to 36%, followed by Sen. Barack Obama at 22% and John Edwards at 14%.
Courtesy of Political Wire
Monday, December 31, 2007
Hillary Picks Up 10th Senator
Image courtesy of Hillary HubGood news for the Hillary Clinton campaign as they prepare for the Iowa caucus. The campaign announced today the endorsement of Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington. Cantwell's endorsement makes Hillary's list of senate endorsements grow to 10. Senator Barack Obama has 2 senate endorsements while Bill Richardson and Senator Joe Biden each have one. John Edwards and Chris Dodd have none.
End of Year Box Office
2007 ends with National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets leading the box office. The new film Alien vs. Predator: Requiem tanked at the box office not even breaking the top 5. Serves the right for releasing it on Christmas. Meanwhile, well received Juno performed well and Sweeney Todd dropped to number 9.
Here's a rundown:
1. National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets - $35.6 million
2. Alvin and the Chipmunks - $30 million
3. I Am Legend - $27.5 million
4. Charlie Wilson's War - $11.7 million
5. Juno - $10.3 million
*Red indicates new to theaters
Here's a rundown:
1. National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets - $35.6 million
2. Alvin and the Chipmunks - $30 million
3. I Am Legend - $27.5 million
4. Charlie Wilson's War - $11.7 million
5. Juno - $10.3 million
*Red indicates new to theaters
2007 Deadliest Year for Iraq (So Far)
While the second half of 2007 saw a dramatic drop in violence in Iraq, 2007 has been the deadliest year for the United States military since the invasion in 2003. 2007 saw the death of 899 U.S. troops. At least 3,902 U.S. troops have died since the start of this (pointless) war.
Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22451069/
Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22451069/
Golden Globes Still On
Despite the Writer's Guild of America announcing that they will picket at the Golden Globes Ceremony, NBC has announced that the ceremony will go on as scheduled.
But will the actors show up? Probably not.
But will the actors show up? Probably not.
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