17th January, 2009
Jonas Brothers fire publicist over low exposure
The Jonas Brothers have suddenly fired their publicist after the boy band failed to appear in a single story in major newspapers, magazines and on websites (for about three hours) on Tuesday.
"That was just unacceptable to the Jonas Brothers and they took quick action with their longtime publicist," says the band's manager Roy Gerard. "I mean, this is the Jonas Brothers and you can't just drop the ball like that."
The band has not been happy with the limited exposure it has been getting in the last six months.
"They're playing groundbreaking music and it's unfair that they have to struggle to get noticed in the media and frankly that was the publicist's responsibility," says Gerard.
The Jonas Brothers are searching for a new publicist who can get them wider exposure. They're reportedly talking to the current publicist for Bananarama.
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16th January, 2009
Samuel L. Jackson may reject role for first time ever
Hollywood is buzzing like crazy with the news that Samuel L. Jackson may reject a role in a movie for the first time ever in his prolific and discretion-free career.
The rumors, not yet confirmed, started after Jackson told the Los Angeles Times that he may not play Nick Fury in Marvel's upcoming "Avengers" movie after playing the secret agent in a cameo in "Iron Man." According to industry insiders, Jackson has never before declined to play a part offered to him in any film for any reason.
"This is devastating news for our industry since we depend on Sam to take the roles that no actor with taste will ever play in movies that nobody in their right mind would greenlight if a star of his caliber wasn't involved," said Albert Greenblatt, a producer who has worked with Jackson on godawful films including "The Spirit," "Jumper," "The Man," and "Snakes on a Plane."
Economists who study the entertainment industry say reports that Jackson may my developing a sense of taste comes at the worst possible time for the industry
"The last thing Hollywood needs during a recession is for one of its most versatile stars to start reading scripts and thinking about whether roles are good before he accept them," said Alyssa Tate, a professor at the UCLA Center for the Study of Showbiz. "If Sam Jackson doesn't star in at least six crappy movies that would never get made without him this year, we predict it couuld cost the entertainment industry over 700 jobs and tens of millions in lost revenue."
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16th January, 2009
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS
Happy Birthday to R&B singer Aaliyah. A star in the R&B world before she was even out of her teens, who would have been just 30 years young today but Aaliyah's promising career was tragically cut short by her death in a plane crash at age 22. Even with only three albums under her belt, she'd already earned a place as a talented trendsetter among the R&B elite. 
Gone, but not forgotten.... Happy Birthday bouncing baby gyrl. You are truly missed. ~ Love E3 Gossip!
Tags: aaliyah, birthday, death, love, style
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16th January, 2009
BEYONCE REVEALS INAUGURATION PERFORMANCE SONG
This is E3 Official... Beyoncé Knowles has revealed the song she'll sing for Barack and Michelle Obama's first dance on inauguration night Tuesday. "I am so honored that I will be performing for President Obama and the First Lady,..." "To sing 'At Last' while they have their first dance is a dream come true," she says. "I could not be more honored and excited that they have asked me to be part of this moment in history." Knowles had been vocal about wanting to be a part of Obama's inauguration. "I'm there. I can't wait," she said in November. "I feel like all of us, we're ready to do whatever we have to do. Whatever they want -- if they need me to volunteer, they need me to sing, I'm there, and I'm ready." Watch Beyoncé's as she covers the Etta James classic 'At Last' below:
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16th January, 2009
Video: President George W. Bush Gives Farewell Address
I was going to say something smart about him playing on our 9/11 sympathies, but I just realized it's irrelevant. He acknowledged his mistakes in his last press conference, so it's only fair that he highlight the positive parts of his presidency and his "successes." (CL/MSNBC)
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16th January, 2009
Beyonce Singing for Obamas’ First Dance
As long as it's not that damn "Single Ladies," I think we can all breathe a sigh of relief lol
Beyonce will provide the vocal styling for Barack and Michelle Obama's first dance on inauguration night, but will she perform one of her chart topping hits?
According to the Associated Press the Presidential Inaugural Committee hopes to keep the song selection a mystery. Linda Douglas, a spokeswoman for the Committee tells AP: "It is our hope that we can keep the song secret until the moment."
Beyonce has expressed her desire to be a part of the inauguration since Obama was elected and she told a reporter in November: "Whatever they want -- if they need me to volunteer, they need me to sing, I'm there, and I'm ready."
The singer and actress will also perform at the Neighborhood Ball on ABC along with Jay-Z, will.i.am, Mariah Carey,Alicia Keys, Shakira, Sting, Faith Hill, Mary J. Blige, Stevie Wonder and Maroon 5. Jessica Alba, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Kate Walsh will be presenters at the ball. (From Entertainment Tonight/MSN)
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