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92-Year-Old DVD Bootlegger is a Hero to U.S. Soldiers
Hyman Strachman says he has sent 300,000 pirated DVDs to U.S. troops overseas. Go ahead and complain about that, Hollywood.
Yet Another Expletive-filled Mel Gibson Audio Rant
In his latest performance, Mel goes off — again — on some of his favorite topics: Jews, his ex-girlfriend, Joe Eszterhas.
Ferris Bueller Trades a Ferrari for a Honda CR-V in Super Bowl Ad
More than four million people watched a cryptic 10-second teaser featuring Matthew Broderick after the clip’s Thursday release, revving up the rumor mill with hopes for a Ferris Bueller sequel. But alas, it was only a car …
Reading While Eating for January 19: When Stars Collide
Thursday’s links discuss odd collaborations and box-office duds.
Moviegoers Ask for Refunds After Finding Out The Artist Is a Silent Film
The critics love it, and it’s set to be the big winner at the Oscars. But that hasn’t stopped some from demanding their money back.
Gervais’ Tame Golden Globes: No Harm, No Foul, No Memories
For all the hype, Ricky Gervais spent most of the night out of his usual discomfort zone.
“We always count on the holiday season to give us a big boost at the end of the year, and it just didn't happen.”
Reading While Eating for December 13: The Fame
Tuesday’s links talk lifestyles of the rich and famous — and their toilets.
The Hollywood Starlet Who Made Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Possible
If the life of a glamorous movie star of the black-and-white era doesn’t interest you, there’s also the minor fact that Hedy Lamarr invented a device that would eventually lead to the development of GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology.
Finally, Miley Cyrus Weighs In on Occupy Wall Street
From “Party in the USA” to “Protest in the USA.”
The Most Mysterious Hollywood Deaths
In 1981, Natalie Wood’s mystery-shrouded death caused a media frenzy. In 2011, the tragedy made headlines again on November 17 as the Los Angeles sheriff’s department reopened her case. NewsFeed rounded up several more unresolved …