Phillip Phillips — I Want To Be Gone, Gone, Gone From My ‘Idol’ Contract
www.tmz.com: Phillip Phillips says “American Idol” producers are ruining his career … and he wants out of his contract with them before he goes in the dumper.
Category: Entertainment
Kids’ ‘Rich Coast’ Is The Soundtrack To Your Next Great Adventure
There is something inexplicably gripping about music’s ability to resurface moments and feelings from specific points in your life. We all have those albums or songs. But what about an…
David Tennant Is Your New Marvel Villain In Netflix’s ‘Jessica Jones’
Doctor Who is your new Marvel villain. David Tennant, who played the 10th incarnation of the titular British doctor and starred in the original “Broadchurch,” has been cast in Netflix’s…
Charlie Carver Explains Why The ‘I Am Michael’ Threesome Scene Was ‘Hot As Hell’
What’s it like to shoot a threesome with James Franco and Zachary Quinto? According to “I Am Michael” actor Charlie Carver, it was “hot as hell.” But that’s primarily because…
Kink University Releases List Of Kinkiest Cities In America
What’s the kinkiest city in America? – Want to see the full listing of the kinkiest cities in America? Head here.
Further Proof That Larry David Is George Costanza
“Seinfeld” fans know George Costanza, played by Jason Alexander, is based on creator Larry David. That’s what added to the hilarious meta nature of the “Seinfeld” reunion episode of “Curb…
Kid Cudi Talks About Deleted Gay Kissing Scene From ‘James White’
Kid Cudi’s gay make-out scene was cut from his latest film apperance — and he’s not happy about it. – There is not currently a theatrical release date for “James…
Sam Smith Is ‘Fat, Effeminate’ And A One-Hit Wonder, Howard Stern Claims
Sam Smith is currently on a roll with a sold-out tour and a slew of Grammy Award nominations, but one person who isn’t convinced that the British singer-songwriter will have…
Bikini-Clad Jessica Alba Meditates In Thailand
While many suit up in snow boots and sweatshirts in preparation for the coming blizzard, Jessica Alba is stripping down to a string bikini and soaking up the sun. (Sigh.)…
When You Say You ‘Don’t See Race’, You’re Ignoring Racism, Not Helping To Solve It
People love to tell me that they often forget that I’m black. They say this with a sort of “a-ha!” look on their faces, as if their dawning ability to…
Ava DuVernay’s Next Film Will Be A Drama Set During Hurricane Katrina
“Selma” director Ava DuVernay has found her next feature film: a “sweeping love story and complex murder mystery” set against the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Participant Media will produce the…
Louis C.K. Cancels Historic MSG Show Due To Historic Snow Storm Headed For New York City
At least one thing is going to be making history this week. Louis C.K. announced in an email to fans on Monday that he will not be performing at Madison…
A 17-Foot Bobblehead And Other Things You’ll Find Backstage At ‘Conan’
If society collapses tomorrow, future civilizations might think a red-headed God once lived in Burbank, California. In addition to having a digital fan art gallery dedicated to Conan O’Brien fan…
Judge Rules Tommie Rae Hynie Brown Was Married To James Brown
In a decision likely to significantly affect the long-running dispute over James Brown’s estate, a judge in South Carolina has ruled that Tommie Rae Hynie Brown is the widow of…
‘Empire’ Star Jussie Smollett: ‘TV Is A More Diverse Space Right Now’
The growing Hollywood trend of a-listers making a transition from the silver screen to television have attracted the likes of Charlie Sheen, Ashton Kutcher, Kerry Washington and Halle Berry to…
Tracey Edmonds: Staying Ahead Of The Curve As A Black Producer
Coming up this week on Lifetime is the Original Movie, With This Ring, starring Regina Hall, Jill Scott, and Eve with Tracey Edmonds, Sheila Ducksworth (Soul Food) and Gabrielle Union…
Clint Eastwood Says ‘American Sniper’ Makes An Anti-War Statement
According to director Clint Eastwood, “American Sniper” makes an anti-war statement. – “American Sniper,” a nominee for Best Picture at the 2015 Academy Awards, has grossed over $200 million since…
Here’s The Best Way To Shovel Snow, According To Experts
If you’re one of the 29 million people under a blizzard warning right now, your thoughts might have turned to what you’ll be doing the day after the winter storm….
Pete Wentz: Music Streaming Services ‘Don’t Appropriately’ Value Musicians
Taylor Swift sparked a national debate about streaming services last year when she pulled all her albums from Spotify, joining other artists including Garth Brooks and AC/DC. And even though…
Ben Carson Claims Anti-Gay Bakery Owners ‘Might Put Poison’ In Same-Sex Couple’s Cakes
GOP presidential hopeful Ben Carson reportedly slammed lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights advocates at a Jan. 24 press conference following his speech at Congressman Steve King’s Iowa Freedom…
Top 100 Greatest Gay Movies
Every few years TheBacklot asks readers to name their favorite gay films and we sort through the tens of thousands of submissions to compile an up-to-date list of the Top…
Chrissy Teigen & John Legend Get Super Steamy For GQ
As if the world needed another reason to obsess over these two. Chrissy Teigen and John Legend (aka the double-date couple of your dreams) have a spread in GQ’s February…
Emma Watson As Belle In ‘Beauty And The Beast’ Is The Best Casting Ever
Emma Watson was first attached to a live-action version of “Beauty and the Beast” all the way back in 2011. Guillermo del Toro was the director at that point, and…
Run The Jewels Share First Clips Of Cat-Remix Album, ‘Meow The Jewels’
Run The Jewels’ remix of their critically acclaimed “Run The Jewels 2” is the most anticipated (and probably only) hip-hop album to be entirely comprised of cat sounds in 2015….
Miley Cyrus Becomes Face of MAC Viva Glam, Visits Los Angeles LGBT Center
We love Miley! – Cyrus has been a long-time supporter of the queer community, having previously claimed that she believes “everyone’s a little bit gay.” The “We Can’t Stop” singer…
Sam Smith Will Pay Tom Petty Royalties For ‘Stay With Me’
Turns out, everyone agrees with Tom Petty’s lawyers. Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me” sounds oddly similar to Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down,” and Smith will now have to pay him…
Oscar-Winner Dianne Wiest Says She Is Struggling To Pay NYC Rent
Rent in New York City is too damn high, even for Oscar-winner Dianne Wiest. – Wiest has two Best Supporting Actress Oscars to her name: one for 1986’s “Hannah and…
‘Christmas Vacation’ cast, 25 years later
Directed by Jeremiah Chechik in his feature film debut, “Christmas Vacation” reunited Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo as Clark and Ellen Griswold, Chicago-area parents of two who never seem to…
‘Seeking Assistance: Trans Healthcare In America’ Engaged In Kickstarter
What does it mean to be a transgender individual living in America who needs access to affordable healthcare? – Head here to check out the “Seeking Assistance” Kickstarter.
Making A Home Inventory Could Be The Best Thing You’ll Ever Do For Your House
We spend years building and creating the perfect home, somewhere that everyone in the family feels at peace. But it’s frightening how quickly that can all disappear. In 2010, a…