Daily entertainment news covering Rent en-US http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 http://www.starpulse.com/ http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/09/03/taye_diggs_and_idina_menzel_welcome_baby Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:42:49 EST Entertainment News 136409@http://www.starpulse.com/news Hollywood couple Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel are new parents - the actress has given birth to a baby boy.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2009/01/02/celebrity_birthdays_january_65 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 105497@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to "Superman Returns" actress Kate Bosworth (1983); Spanish actress Paz Vega (1976), Battlestar Galactica actress Tricia Helfer (1974), "Rent" star Taye Diggs (1972), Calvin Klein model Christy Turlington (1969);

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/09/26/a_look_at_rent_the_hot_ticket_release Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:23:25 EST Entertainment News 99226@http://www.starpulse.com/news Three years after Sony Pictures and Chris Columbus released their disappointing film adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize winning Jonathan Larson's acclaimed Broadway production,

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/06/13/mtv_to_exclusively_premiere_new_movie_mu_11 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:30:00 EST Entertainment News 89905@http://www.starpulse.com/news Set in the kind of mall that's always been a home away from home for teens everywhere, The American Mall is the story of Ally, a hardworking young woman whose mother has owned a music shop that's been the soul of the mall

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/06/07/marvin_gaye_biopics_clash Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:00:00 EST Entertainment News 89407@http://www.starpulse.com/news The Italian Job director F. Gary Gray is taking on Sopranos star James Gandolfini in a battle to portray legendary soul man Marvin Gaye on the big screen.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/05/06/the_cineplexes_are_alive_with_the_sound_ Tue, 06 May 2008 08:30:50 EST Entertainment News 86314@http://www.starpulse.com/news On April 22's episode of American Idol, renowned composer and lyricist Andrew Lloyd Weber stood patiently trying to teach a blank-eyed Jason Castro the song, "Memory" from one of history's most popular musicals, "Cats."

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/02/18/idina_menzel_discusses_her_new_cd_weddin Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:52:04 EST Entertainment News 78309@http://www.starpulse.com/news Idina Menzel is best known for her critically lauded roles in Rent and Wicked, but who knew she started out as a wedding singer and fronted rock bands in the bars of Greenwich Village? In this Starpulse Q and A, Idina reminisces about her nights as a teenage entertainer

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2008/01/02/celebrity_birthdays_january_33 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 69185@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to "Superman Returns" actress Kate Bosworth (1983); Spanish actress Paz Vega (1976), Battlestar Galactica actress Tricia Helfer (1974), "Rent" star Taye Diggs (1972), Calvin Klein model Christy Turlington (1969); character actor Cuba Gooding, Jr. (1967), "Relic Hunter" star Tia Carrere (1967), major league pitcher David Cone (1963),

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/12/25/idina_menzel_s_debut_album_i_stand_to_be_29 Tue, 25 Dec 2007 09:00:00 EST Entertainment News 72045@http://www.starpulse.com/news Already a star on Broadway, the charismatic Idina Menzel ("Rent," "Wicked") is ready to star on album. To make that happen, she has enlisted the man responsible for launching, or continuing the phenomenal careers of, other recent major female artists.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/12/18/sweeney_todd_a_perfect_fit_for_burton_an Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:58:56 EST Entertainment News 71612@http://www.starpulse.com/news ''Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street'' is the quintessential Tim Burton movie, even though it springs from somebody else's celebrated mind.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/04/15/margaret_cho_s_creative_resurgence_spawn Sun, 15 Apr 2007 18:00:00 EST Entertainment News 38126@http://www.starpulse.com/news Comedian and actress Margaret Cho is happy to be experiencing a creative resurgence. In addition to her busy tour schedule, Cho also maintains an award winning blog, has taken up bellydancing, and recently started hosting her own variety show, The Sensuous Woman.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/03/16/annie_lennox_works_with_alanis_morissett Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST Entertainment News 34027@http://www.starpulse.com/news Annie Lennox is plotting a comeback after teaming up with Alanis Morissette's songwriter-producer Glen Ballard on her "most intense" album. The former Eurythmics star and Ballard are working on Lennox's first album in four years.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2007/01/02/celebrity_birthdays_january_2 Tue, 02 Jan 2007 03:00:00 EST Entertainment News 23586@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to "Superman Returns" actress Kate Bosworth (1983); Spanish actress Paz Vega (1976), Battlestar Galactica actress Tricia Helfer (1974), "Rent" star Taye Diggs (1972), Calvin Klein model Christy Turlington (1969); character actor Cuba Gooding, Jr. (1967), "Relic Hunter" star Tia Carrere (1967), major league pitcher David Cone (1963), "Beverly Hills 90210" actress Gabrielle Carteris (1961), "King of the Road" singer Roger Miller (1936; d. 1992), and Russian-born author Isaac Asimov (1920; d. 1992).

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/05/08/michael_imperioli_s_character_hits_hard_ Mon, 08 May 2006 13:45:01 EST Entertainment News 6674@http://www.starpulse.com/news The Sopranos star Michael Imperioli reprises his role as Detective Nick Falco on NBC's Law & Order on Wed., May 10. This time the detective, who has an immense passion for making the world safe, is the one feeling the heat when he finds himself under investigation for murder.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/03/29/rosario_dawson_feels_latinos_are_being_u Wed, 29 Mar 2006 13:45:44 EST Entertainment News 4937@http://www.starpulse.com/news Rosario Dawson claims Hollywood is deliberately employing an increasing number of Latin American performers to appeal to the growing number of Spanish-speakers living in America. The 26-year-old, who has starred in Rent and Sin City since she launched her career in the mid-1990s, insists this gradual shift is simply a money making exercise.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/03/16/michael_imperioli_to_reprise_law_aamp_or Thu, 16 Mar 2006 10:30:41 EST Entertainment News 4383@http://www.starpulse.com/news Michael Imperioli is set to return to hit TV show Law & Order for one episode. Imperioli, who has played Christopher Moltisanti in The Sopranos since it debuted in 1999, will reprise his role as Detective Nick Falco in a show set to screen in May.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/02/21/new_movies_on_dvd_feb_21 Tue, 21 Feb 2006 08:00:17 EST Entertainment News 3353@http://www.starpulse.com/news This week on DVD: The Weather Man, Domino, Rent and North Country. 'The Weather Man' centers on Nicolas Cage as a forecaster who struggles to get a grip on a life that's spinning out of control. 'Domino' is inspired by the life of Domino Harvey, daughter of legendary actor Laurence Harvey and a former model who rejected her privileged Beverly Hills life to become a bounty hunter.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2006/01/02/today_s_celebrity_birthdays_jan_2 Mon, 02 Jan 2006 03:00:22 EST Entertainment News 1253@http://www.starpulse.com/news Happy Birthday to American actress Kate Bosworth (1983); Spanish actress Paz Vega (1976), Battlestar Galactica actress Tricia Helfer (1974), "Rent" star Taye Diggs (1972), Calvin Klein model Christy Turlington (1969); character actor Cuba Gooding, Jr. (1967), "Relic Hunter" star Tia Carrere (1967), major league pitcher David Cone (1963), "Beverly Hills 90210" actress Gabrielle Carteris (1961), "King of the Road" singer Roger Miller (1936; d. 1992), and Russian-born author Isaac Asimov (1920; d. 1992).

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2005/12/20/more_awards_for_brokeback_mountain Tue, 20 Dec 2005 10:05:04 EST Entertainment News 1339@http://www.starpulse.com/news Brokeback Mountain was the big winner at the Satellite Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday, picking up four accolades. Ang Lee picked up Best Director for the film, which was also named Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Editing and Best Song for "A Love That Will Never Grow Old," at the 10th annual awards, which are organized by the International Press Academy.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2005/11/28/harry_potter_maintains_top_spot_at_box_o Mon, 28 Nov 2005 09:37:50 EST Entertainment News 800@http://www.starpulse.com/news Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire once again dominated the box office, taking in over $54 million during the holiday weekend. Walk the Line followed in second place with just under $20 million. The new Dennis Quaid and Rene Russo comedy Yours, Mine & Ours rounded out the top three with $17 million. Also in the top 10 this weekend:

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2005/11/23/new_films_hit_the_big_screen_nov_23 Wed, 23 Nov 2005 07:00:18 EST Entertainment News 695@http://www.starpulse.com/news Just Friends tells the tale of a likeable guy (Ryan Reynolds) who is rejected by his first true love (Amy Smart), who says she'd rather be "just friends." He winds up moving across the country and transforms into a selfish womanizer. However, he unexpectedly returns to his past persona when he reconnects with the girl who broke his heart. Anna Faris and Chris Klein also star. Other releases this week:

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2005/11/14/catch_some_behind_the_scenes_footage_fro Mon, 14 Nov 2005 12:30:52 EST Entertainment News 595@http://www.starpulse.com/news On Nov. 23, Starz Cinema viewers can get a first look at exclusive footage from Rent, the much-anticipated movie adaptation of the smash Broadway musical. The exclusive content includes behind-the-scenes footage and the world television premiere of a musical number from the movie performed by the cast, many of whom created their roles in the original Broadway production.

Read More > ]]> http://www.starpulse.com/news/index.php/2005/10/28/wicked_original_cast_recording_is_a_hit Fri, 28 Oct 2005 14:10:46 EST Entertainment News 298@http://www.starpulse.com/news The Original Cast Recording of the smash hit Broadway musical Wicked continues to break records. The cast album, which won a Grammy Award this year, is the best-selling CD in the genre since "Mamma Mia!" and the fastest-selling original cast album since "Rent. Wicked, produced for Decca Broadway by composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz, is repeatedly on Amazon’s list of best-selling albums, and has struck a chord with audiences of all ages. With the first U.S. national touring company under way and a new second home at Chicago’s Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre, Wicked is poised to entrance audiences nation-wide with no end in sight!

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