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Al Jazeera America Taps Former CNN Producer for 'America Tonight'

Al Jazeera America has tapped former CNN executive producer Kim Bondy to oversee a new nighly one-hour current affairs magazine program called "America Tonight."

The news channel is scheduled to launch later this year. "America Tonight" will air at 9 p.m. and will look at issues related to the economy, education, healthcare and the environment, as well as breaking news.

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Bondy previously served as vice president of morning programming at CNN, where she oversaw "American Morning with Soledad O'Brien and Miles O'Brien." She has also held executive and senior producing positions at "The Today Show" and "Weekend Today."

In addition to Bondy, who will be "America Tonight's" senior executive producer, the program has tapped Adam May, Lori Jane Gliha and Christof Putzel to serve as national correspondents.

May joins Al Jazeera America from Baltimore's CBS affiliate, WJZ-13, where he was the weekend anchor. Gliha is an Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter who most recently worked at ABC15 in Phoenix. Putzel most recently was the senior correspondent for Vanguard, Current TV's investigative documentary series.

Source: http://www.thewrap.com/media/article/al-jazeera-america-taps-former-cnn-producer-america-tonight-97716

Vinessa Shaw Tricia Vessey Sara Foster

Jun 19, 2013 9:21:59 AM

'Storage Wars' Star Brandi Passante Gets Pittance in Porn Video Lawsuit

"Storage Wars" star Brandi Passante has won a lawsuit over a porn video on the Internet that she insisted was fake.

The screwing she received in her "victory," however, is very much real.

Also read: 'Storage Wars' Star Brandi Passante Files Lawsuit Over Porn Video

Judge James V. Selna of U.S. District Court in central California found in Passante's favor on Friday, granting her motion for a default judgment -- and awarding her a piddling $750.

Passante sued Hunter Moore, former operator of the website Is Anyone Up, alleging that Moore distributed a pornographic video falsely claiming to feature her over the internet.

Passante also alleged that Moore published bogus pornographic pictures of her.

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According to Selna's order, Passante -- who alleged a number of charges, including false designation of origin, defamation, false light invasion of privacy and disparagement -- had been seeking $2.5 million in actual and exemplary damages, but "provides absolutely no support for this calculation of damages."

Passante had also sought statutory damages of $5,250, but Selna, citing "a lack of evidentiary support," awarded only $750.

She was also granted attorneys' fees, and a permanent injunction ordering Moore to "remove any remaining and undisclosed content of video from all websites and restraining Defendant from disseminating the content of the video."

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Passante does have the option to submit a renewed application or actual damages within 30 days of the judge's order.

Pamela Chelin contributed to this report.

Source: http://www.thewrap.com/tv/article/storage-wars-star-brandi-passante-gets-pittance-porn-video-lawsuit-97961

Audrina Patridge Danica Patrick Samantha Mumba

Jun 19, 2013 7:18:25 AM

One giant leap for Justin Bieber as he joins the ranks of the celebronauts

Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/lostinshowbiz/2013/jun/13/giant-leap-justin-bieber-celebronauts

Sara Spraker Alexis Bledel Vanessa Simmons

Jun 19, 2013 5:19:05 AM

'Avengers 2:' Loki Need Not Apply, Says Joss Whedon (Audio)

Well, well, well -- Loki here. Guess who won't be returning for "Avengers 2?"

Oh, right, Loki.

During Empire Online's recent podcast interview with director Joss Whedon, the comic-book filmmaker extraordinaire revealed that Loki would not be back for the "Avengers" sequel.

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"Everyone is going to be looking for the Loki-Hulk smash moment and you'll be looking for [a quim moment]," Whedon said. "First of all, imitating what I did before is the surest way to do it not as well. Second of all, Loki's not there to say those terrible things."

Whedon also spoke about who will be in the film, including the newbies, Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver.

Here is the full interview.

Source: http://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/avengers-2-loki-need-not-apply-says-joss-whedon-audio-97741

Coco Lee Monica Bellucci Milla Jovovich

Jun 19, 2013 3:19:07 AM

Japanese knotweed invades the celebrity homes of Hampstead

Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/shortcuts/2013/jun/09/japanese-knotweed-invades-hampstead

Tricia Vessey Sara Foster Bonnie Jill Laflin

Jun 19, 2013 1:21:25 AM

Amanda Bynes to Collaborate with Wyclef Jean on Debut Album

Amanda Bynes is reportedly working on a hip-hop album and none other than Wyclef Jean might be helping her out. The pair were to meet last night to discuss a collaboration.

“I think it would be perfect. Linking the two of them will be something major,” said Dan Herman, CEO of Chinga Chang Records, the company Bynes is set to sign with.

Herman adds that Wyclef has been “receptive” to the idea of working with Bynes and he is confident that the album will do well.

“This album is going to shock the world. She has such a great voice. Singers wish they could hit the notes that Amanda does.”

Herman also insists that Bynes will be writing her own songs and there will be no lip-syncing involved.

What do you think of a possible Bynes and Jean collaboration?

Source: http://www.celebs.com/archives/amanda-bynes-to-collaborate-with-wyclef-jean-on-debut-album.html

Vanessa Marcil Julianne Hough Dido

Jun 18, 2013 11:04:57 PM

Does the Kardashian-Spawned 'American Psycho' Spoof Keep Up With the Original? (Video)

If only we could axe "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" off the TV schedule.

In the latest spoof of the famous "American Psycho's" murder scene, Kourtney Kardashian's boyfriend Scott Disick plays Christian Bale playing Patrick Bateman. Kim Kardashian's best friend, Jonathan, plays the guy who's brutally murdered. And it's all in the name of promoting Kim's boyfriend Kayne West's new album, "Yeezus," which officially came out Tuesday.

"Hey, do you like Kanye West?" Disick asked Cheban. "The early work was a little too hip-hop for me and my taste, but when 'Dark Twisted Fantasy' came out in 2010, I think he really came into his own both musically and lyrically."

Disick (as a yippy version of Bateman) calls "Yeezus" Kanye West's "most exciting record so far," and labels "New Slaves" the album's "undisputed masterpiece."

As far as acting chops go, Disick should probably stick to his day job. Which is…what, exactly?

Here's Disick and Cheban's parody:

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Beating the "Kardashian" boys by a few months was Huey Lewis and "Weird" Al Yankovic, who were promoting the April 30 anniversary of Huey Lewis & The News' "Sports" album. The band and the album were a big part of the original scene from "American Psycho."

Here's Huey and Al's version. Tell us in the comments section: who did it better?

See videos: Kanye West Previews 6 New Songs at Governors Ball Music Fest

And of course -- because this never gets old -- here is the iconic original scene from "American Pyscho."

Source: http://www.thewrap.com/music/article/does-keeping-kardashians-axe-murder-keep-others-98131

Daisy Fuentes Katherine Heigl Busy Philipps

Jun 18, 2013 9:05:02 PM

Who Has the Best New Single? Listen to New Songs from John Mayer, M.I.A, and More

Looking for a little somethin' somethin' to shake up this work day? Tuesdays can be a little slow, especially when it's summer and you'd rather be hanging at the beach than in your cube. Listen to these four new pop songs to get your energy back, then vote on your fave!

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You may remember her from her middle finger at the Super Bowl or that inescapable song "Paper Planes," but if that's all you know about M.I.A. prepare to enjoy her new song "Bring the Noize." It's a kinetic, crazy little item that will surely be remixed very much in the months to come.

Nickelodeon star Victoria Justice has a fizzy, happy summer song, "Gold." It should be played an outdoor bar while you sip something fruity. You will be singing along to the chorus before the three minutes are up.

John Mayer released a new slow jam called "Paper Doll," a very chill Sunday afternoon in a hammock kind of tune. The best part for me, so far, is this bizarre music video. You must see to believe. The man is twisted.

Fifth Harmony is a girl group that formed from the X Factor, and their first song is a contender, along with "Since U Been Gone," for most killer break-up song. Are you in need? Get ready to crank it up.

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What do you think of these songs? Which is your type of music? Do you think you'll be playing any of them all summer long? Tell us in the comments below or tweet us @OKMagazine.

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Source: http://www.okmagazine.com/news/who-has-best-new-single-listen-new-songs-john-mayer-mia-and-more

Kerry Suseck Monica Potter Malin Akerman

Jun 18, 2013 3:52:48 PM

Ratings: 'Burn Notice' 100th Episode Holds Steady With Premiere

"Burn Notice" might be getting older, but it doesn't appear to be losing any heat with its fans.

The USA Network series, which premiered its seventh and final season last week, aired its milestone 100th episode on Thursday, holding strong with last week's season premiere.

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That's particularly impressive, given that the season premiere grew considerably over the "Burn Notice" Season 6.5 premiere in November.

Thursday night's "Burn Notice" drew 4.288 million total viewers, off just a hair from the 4.319 million that last week's season premiere. In the 18-49 demographic most important to viewers, the 100th episode actually ticked up, drawing 1.506 million viewers in the demo compared to last week's 1.496 million.

Thursday's "Burn Notice" was also the most-watched scripted program in cable for the day.

Correction: An earlier version of this story noted that "Burn Notice" was the night's most-watched show in cable primetime. In fact, USA was the most-watched network in cable primetime.

Source: http://www.thewrap.com/tv/column-post/ratings-burn-notice-100th-episode-most-watched-show-cable-primetime-97616

Melissa Rycroft Gabrielle Union Shannon Elizabeth

Jun 18, 2013 1:54:08 PM