Daily entertainment news covering Michael McKean en-US http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 http://www.starpulse.com/ http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/10/17/celebrity_birthdays_october_125 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 140185@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to:

America's Got Talent host Nick Cannon (1980)

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/05/14/american_idol_recap_the_race_is_closer_t Thu, 14 May 2009 08:45:19 EST Entertainment News 122503@http://www.starpulse.com/news It was a night filled with celebrities and one mildly surprising exit. "American Idol" just keeps getting better, and glitzier, as the drama and guest star quotient ratchets up

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/05/04/spinal_tap_back_from_the_dead_with_new_a_17 Mon, 04 May 2009 10:27:53 EST Entertainment News 121170@http://www.starpulse.com/news This year marks the 25th anniversary of the cult classic film 'This is Spinal Tap and now England's Loudest Heavy Metal Band, Spinal Tap, is celebrating with the release of their first new album in almost two decades,

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/03/03/spinal_tap_to_reunite_on_tour_without_wi Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:34:39 EST Entertainment News 112079@http://www.starpulse.com/news WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The amps won't be turned up to 11 for Spinal Tap's reunion tour. Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer —

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/02/09/movies_with_best_ensemble_casts Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:13:00 EST Entertainment News 110251@http://www.starpulse.com/news Sometimes a single actor makes a film, and sometimes too many egos don't fit on the same screen, but when you find a group of talented actors who manage to make it look

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Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/10/17/celebrity_birthdays_october_77 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 97771@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to Drumline star Nick Cannon (1980), Fugee Wyclef Jean (1972), rapper Eminem (1972), N Sync singer Chris Kirkpatrick (1971), reggae singer Ziggy Marley (1968), comedian/actor Norm MacDonald (1963),

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/12/29/2007_tv_year_in_review_the_worst Sat, 29 Dec 2007 12:00:27 EST Entertainment News 72435@http://www.starpulse.com/news Compounded by the writers strike, TV suffered this year. Shows that should have been pulled weren't, and not one new series became a breakout hit.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/10/17/celebrity_birthdays_october_48 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 63632@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to Drumline star Nick Cannon (1980), Fugee Wyclef Jean (1972), rapper Eminem (1972), *NSYNC singer Chris Kirkpatrick (1971), South African golfer Ernie Els (1969), reggae singer Ziggy Marley (1968), comedian/actor Norm MacDonald (1963),

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/05/11/ricky_gervais_asked_to_join_spinal_tap_a Fri, 11 May 2007 13:10:59 EST Entertainment News 42141@http://www.starpulse.com/news Spoof rock supergroup Spinal Tap want British comedian Ricky Gervais to join them on stage when they perform at this summer's Live Earth concert. The band, created for 1984 rockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, are booked to appear at the Wembley extravaganza, which aims to raise awareness of climate change.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/04/25/spinal_tap_reunite_for_live_earth Wed, 25 Apr 2007 10:32:55 EST Entertainment News 39512@http://www.starpulse.com/news Spoof rockers Spinal Tap are to reunite for a special performance at the London leg of this year's Live Earth concert series, joining the likes of Madonna, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Genesis at Wembley Stadium in July. The fictitious heavy metal group - played by actors Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer - will resurrect their roles as David St Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel and Derek Smalls respectively for the 7 July gig, where they will also screen a 10-minute comedy sketch to the 90,000-strong crowd.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/11/23/mckean_wins_celebrity_gameshow_challenge Thu, 23 Nov 2006 14:25:42 EST Entertainment News 22157@http://www.starpulse.com/news Spinal Tap star Michael McKean is the toast of Hollywood after beating US Education Secretary Margaret Spellings to the title of Celebrity Jeopardy champion. The actor/musician triumphed over a host of stars to win Tuesday night's Celebrity Jeopardy gameshow showdown with Spellings. CSI: NY star Hill Harper came in third.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/11/23/queer_guy_talk_show_host_aamp_fitness_gu Thu, 23 Nov 2006 11:12:05 EST Entertainment News 22103@http://www.starpulse.com/news Carson Kressley (Queer Eye for the Straight Guy), radio personality Dr. Laura Schlessinger and fitness expert Jack La Lanne add to the holiday fun with entertaining cameo roles in NBC's family Christmas comedy "The Year Without a Santa Claus," premiering Monday, Dec. 11 (9-11 p.m. ET).

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/10/17/celebrity_birthdays_october_17 Tue, 17 Oct 2006 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 17600@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to Drumline star Nick Cannon (1980), Fugee Wyclef Jean (1972), rapper Eminem (1972), *NSYNC singer Chris Kirkpatrick (1971), South African golfer Ernie Els (1969), reggae singer Ziggy Marley (1968), comedian/actor Norm MacDonald (1963), Beavis and Butt-Head/King of the Hill creator Mike Judge (1962), country singer Alan Jackson (1958), Cheers actor George Wendt (1948), Superman actress Margot Kidder (1948), actor/comedian Michael McKean (1947), Union Gap bandleader Gary Puckett (1942), daredevil Evel Knievel (1938), actor Tom Poston (1921), "From Here to Eternity" actor Montgomery Clift (1920; d. 1966), and screen siren Rita Hayworth (1918; d. 1987).

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