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Community has been one of this fall’s breakout shows, and Abed — the kindhearted, socially awkward student played by newcomer Danny Pudi — is one of the season's best new characters. The Chicago native studied at Second City and had recurring roles on Greek and Gilmore Girls, but if he looks familiar, it may have to be for the string of commercials he’s appeared in, including spots for T-Mobile and McDonald's. Before tonight’s episode, we got Pudi on the phone to talk about selling stuff, Slumdog Millionaire, and what zoo animal he most resembles.

So, how did you land Abed?

I’ve been auditioning for a while. I’ve been in Los Angeles for about four years. So this came in like any other audition during pilot season, but I read the script, and I was trembling. I realized how fun it could be. The minute I read it, I was like, “Oh man, I will give all my fingernails and shave my eyebrows for this role.” Thankfully, they didn’t make me do that … it wasn’t in the script or part of the audition process. I knew my one potential negative was that I am half-Polish, so I decided not to reveal that till a later time.

You were also appearing in a lot of commercials right before Community began airing.

I did the butt-dialing commercial for T-Mobile, and it did help get my face out there a bit. When I went out for the Community audition, one of the producers recognized me and was like, “Hey, you’re the butt-dialer!” Right away, that makes me feel more comfortable, when someone’s like, “Butt dialer’s here!” I imagine it would be more difficult if you were going out for a leading man. Like if they’re making Gladiator 2 and I walk in, and they go, “Butt-dialer!” It’s gonna be really hard to be, you know, Euophonius the Master of the Ring and slaying soldiers when two seconds ago they were calling you butt-dialer. But for this role, it actually worked out perfectly.

( If I stay, there can be no party. I must be out there in the night. Staying vigilant. Wherever a party needs to be saved, I'm there. Wherever there are masks. Wherever there's tomfoolery and joy. I'm there. But sometimes I am not cause I'm out in the night. Staying vigilant. Watching, lurking, running, jumping, hurdling, sleeping. No I can't sleep, you sleep. I'm awake. I don't sleep, I don't blink. Am I a bird? No! I'm a bat. I am Batman. Or am I? Yes I am Batman. Happy halloween. )

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The latest episode tag with Abed and Troy (and Jeff): "Oh, Christmas Troy! Oh, Christmas Troy!"

Since apparently some of you people have no idea what the offspring of the great singer alive looks like here's who his mother is...

'The Wolfman' gets R-rating from MPAA



Universal Pictures has announced that their movie "The Wolfman" has got an R-rating from Motion Picture Association of America. The movie, which is going to be released around the Valentine's Day in 2010, is rated R for "bloody horror, violence and gore."

Despite the negative financial consequences that can go along with it, the studio seems happy with the R-rating. This is possible considering the fact that the latest news is not as bad as several problems happened to the film along the way, like delays, reshoots, composers Danny Elfman's leave, and editing changes.

A remake of the 1941 classic of the same name, "The Wolfman" is following Talbot who is lured back to his family estate after his brother vanishes. He finds out that a nightmarish beast has been terrorizing the town but while investigating, Talbot discovers a horrifying destiny for himself.

Benicio Del Toro plays the major character, Lawrence Talbot, while Anthony Hopkins and Emily Blunt star as Talbot's father and love interest respectively. Originally slated for 2009 movie, "The Wolfman" is scheduled to be released in the U.S. on February 10, 2010.

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idc if it's cheesy as fuck. i just want to watch these two get it on:

Watching "Avatar," I felt sort of the same as when I saw "Star Wars" in 1977. That was another movie I walked into with uncertain expectations. James Cameron's film has been the subject of relentlessly dubious advance buzz, just as his "Titanic" was. Once again, he has silenced the doubters by simply delivering an extraordinary film. There is still at least one man in Hollywood who knows how to spend $250 million, or was it $300 million, wisely.

"Avatar" is not simply a sensational entertainment, although it is that. It's a technical breakthrough. It has a flat-out Green and anti-war message. It is predestined to launch a cult. It contains such visual detailing that it would reward repeating viewings. It invents a new language, Na'vi, as "Lord of the Rings" did, although mercifully I doubt this one can be spoken by humans, even teenage humans. It creates new movie stars. It is an Event, one of those films you feel you must see to keep up with the conversation.

( The story, set in the year 2154, involves a mission by U. S. Armed Forces to an earth-sized moon in orbit around a massive star. This new world, Pandora, is a rich source of a mineral Earth desperately needs. Pandora represents not even a remote threat to Earth, but we nevertheless send in the military to attack and conquer them. Gung-ho Marines employ machine guns and pilot armored hover ships on bombing runs. You are free to find this an allegory about contemporary politics. Cameron obviously does. )

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'Glee': Source says there are plans to release original content during hiatus

I know these last few days since the Glee fall finale have been tough, fellow Gleeks. Personally, I watched the “My Life Would Suck Without You” performance about six times, not wanting to let the show end. Glee is not scheduled to return with new episodes until April 13 (the cast and crew will begin shooting the back nine episodes in early January) but EW does have some info that will hopefully help you handle your withdrawal: sources close to the show say that there are plans to release original content during the hiatus (similar to how clips and music were released this past summer between the May preview and the season premiere) and that an episode marathon is being discussed prior to the series returning. While nothing is official yet, Gleeks, your best bet is to check out the series twitter and Facebook pages for updates.

Meanwhile, Fox says it’s not concerned about Glee’s four-month long hiatus. “If I were ABC, I would be concerned about FlashForward because those shows are ending in a downward cycle—Glee’s ending in an upward cycle,” says Preston Beckman, Fox’s EVP of Strategic Program Planning and Research. “The best news of all is that when it returns it’s gonna be sitting behind American Idol. So it’s not like we’re putting it in a time period where it’s gonna have to fight.”

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Jesse McCartney hops out of his car to grab a bite to eat at Katsuya restaurant in Los Angeles on Saturday night (December 5).

Earlier this week, the 22-year-old musician was honored at Variety’s 2009 Power of Youth event held at Paramount Studios for his work with City of Hope.

Guess Katusya was a celebration dinner. Jesse was also spotted out with some friends at Teddie’s nightclub late last month.


( I don't want another pretty face...I want photos + video + new album tweets. )


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Go back to blond Jesse. You're gonna look twelve regardless of your hair color.

It must be tough being jobless nobody Sophie Monk, if she ever gets pregnant or even gains a few pounds, that’s it, back to obscurity. In the mean time, here she is braless pumping some gas in a little white tank top. If there was ever a good time for a frat boy with a pitcher of water to show up this is fucking it.

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Grace and Danny DeVito go Shopping in Milan
(Maybe buying gifts for Rhea?)

( Adorable Daddy-Daughter Time )

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Back in April, we reported that Lupe Fiasco, Justin Timberlake, and Neptunes associate Kenna were going to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in the fall in in an effort to raise awareness for the worldwide water crisis through a program called Summit on the Summit.

Bad news: It didn't happen this fall. Good news: The trek is now set to go down in January. Bad news: Timberlake can't make it anymore. (Via Pop Sugar.) Good news: Santigold and Jessica Biel are now on board.

Can someone please tape this and make a reality show out of it? I hope nobody gets eaten.

( Santigold released this statement about the trek in a press release: )

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Pete looks like a regular dad on the street doesn’t he? Intensely focused, a little dazed, perhaps sleep deprived.

Pete and Bronx checked out the sights of New York in the wintertime.

The family is spending some time there while Ashlee is performing on Broadway in “Chicago.”

I wonder, if Bronx were to stand up, would his arms stick straight out to the side.


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Yes, I am posting this to show that the child is wearing shoes.

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This post contains a few candids, a few seconds of the 'Last Night' trailer and The Misanthrope Portraits.



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I seriously need some new keira gifs

The opening scenes of Disney's "The Princess and the Frog" are like a cool shower after a long and sweaty day. This is what classic animation once was like! No 3-D! No glasses! No extra ticket charge! No frantic frenzies of meaningless action! And . . . good gravy! A story! Characters! A plot! It's set in a particular time and place! And it uses (calm me down here) lovingly hand-drawn animation that proceeds at a human pace, instead of racing with odd smoothness. I'm just gonna stand here and let it pour over me.
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Autograph Collectors Daily - Top 10 Celebrity Signers in 2009 was complied entirely from information provided to us from collectors and dealers worldwide. I am please to reveal that we received over 400+ lists and hundreds more inquiries...thanks to all who participated. There are two lists...one for US/Canada based celebrities and the other for UK/Australia/Europe based celebrities. Celebrities from all entertainment genres were accepted (movies, TV, sports, theater, etc.). As well, signing locations were not limited to specific areas.

Honestly I didn't make this up, be prepared for some dazzling commentary

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Tiger Woods taking 'indefinite break' from golf

(CNN) -- Tiger Woods says he's taking "an indefinite break" from professional golf, according to a statement on his Web site Friday.

"I am deeply aware of the disappointment and hurt that my infidelity has caused to so many people, most of all my wife and children," Woods said in the statement. "I want to say again to everyone that I am profoundly sorry and that I ask forgiveness. It may not be possible to repair the damage I've done, but I want to do my best to try."

The 33-year-old golfer, who tops the sport's world rankings, has been mired in controversy since he crashed his car outside his Florida mansion late last month. The crash prompted authorities to cite him for careless driving and fine him $164.

Woods was not required to talk to police about the wreck, and declined to talk with investigators on several occasions.

In the week following the crash, Woods apologized for "transgressions" that let his family down, on the same day that gossip magazine US Weekly published a report alleging that Woods had an affair with a 24-year-old cocktail waitress named Jaimee Grubbs.

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Like i've said before, this whole thing is a personal problem. it's not like he cheated in the sport

Last December, we introduced you to Franklin Leonard and The Black List, the list of the best unproduced screenplays in Hollywood. Since then, Leonard (pictured, inset) has been named by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the top 35 executives under 35 working in Hollywood and his list has gained even more prominence. This year’s list consists of 97 scripts with 311 people contributing to the ranking — up from 260 in 2008. The top 10 (actually, 11, thanks to a tie in 10th place) is filled with mostly up-and-comers, with the exception of Aaron Sorkin and David Scarpa. All of the scripts are in some stage of development around Hollywood, with two of them currently in production. Take a look and beginning stages of what will be coming to a theater near you, some day.

1. The Muppet Man
By Christopher Weekes
What it’s about: The life and times of the late Jim Henson (pictured), the man behind Sesame Street and The Muppets.
What it’s like: The Andy Kaufman biopic Man on the Moon, but with puppets. This moving story depicts the life of a creative genius, with occasional surreal appearances by the likes of Kermit and Miss Piggy.
Status: Set up at The Jim Henson Co.


( 'Tis the season for totally random lists )

Well, at this point, the trend is pretty hard to miss - The Twilight Saga: New Moon has undeniably become a pop culture figurehead feature of the year 2009.

Apparently, in the viral video viewings department, New Moon sits in the lead of viral sensations of 2009 - mostly joined on the top ten list by popular musicians for their music videos.

Flanked by mega-hits like Beyonce's "Single Ladies," Lady Gaga's "Poker Face," and even Susan Boyle's Britain's Got Talent audition video, the New Moon trailer took its rightful places as the most viewed viral video of 2009 with 592,049,402 views, according to Music Week.

Others videos on the top ten list for the year are Michael Jackson's "Beat It," Mariah Carey's "Touch My Body," Lady Gaga's "Just Dance," Miley Cyrus' "The Climb," and Soulja Boy's "Crank Dat."

The very first New Moon teaser, issued back in early summer during the MTV Video Music Awards, was notoriously one that hit up the viral circuit with millions of views coming in by the day.

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Michelle Duggar's 19th baby was born prematurely at 1 lb., 6 oz., because Michelle suffered a rare condition during pregnancy that causes high blood pressure, her doctor says.

The condition, preeclampsia, which affects 5 to 8 percent of pregnancies, was discovered when Michelle was admitted to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to evaluate pain related to a gall bladder problem, says Dr. Paul Wendel, director of the hospital's Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

"The obstetrical and neonatal teams reached the collaborative decision [Thursday] that Mrs. Duggar needed an emergency C-section to ensure the blood pressure problem would not be detrimental to her or the baby," says Wendel.

Daughter Josie Brooklyn was born at 6:27 p.m. Thursday and is in stable condition in the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit.

"Michelle is recovering well from surgery," Wendel says.


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Straight Dude Buds Stand Up Tall for Toothy Tile

( By clicking these cuts I admit foreknowledge of the existence of a Ted Casablanca-penned blind item and agree not to groan as I were being forced to listen to Vogon poetry, the third worst poetry in the Universe. )



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