(PCM) Johnny Cash (1932-2003) is best remembered internationally as an early rock and country music artist, but his influence just about everywhere – from rock and folk to blues and gospel. The Johnny Cash Forever® stamp is being issued this year as part of the exciting new Music Icons stamp series. His last music video, the haunting “Hurt,” originally performed by Nine Inch Nails, reportedly caused the songwriter Trent Reznor say “it isn’t mine anymore.” The limited-edition “Forever” postage, part of the Postal Service’s Music Icon series, will go on sale starting June 5 and feature several images of Cash, including this promotional shot for the 1963 release of Ring…Read more

(PCM) There is now perhaps even more insight into the possible chain reaction of events that led to the untimely demise of actor Heath Ledger from an accidental drug overdose at age 28. Some footage from the German documentary series “Too Young Too Die” that features the late actor’s father discussing and paging through a diary kept by his son for his character the Joker in the film “The Dark Knight”  has been circulating the internet. The footage shows that the diary kept by Ledger digs deep into what he felt the psyche of The Joker looked like and is filled with detailed entries, magazine clippings, and drawings. There are…Read more

(PCM) A 22-year-old Disneyland employee, Christian Barnes, has been arrested in connection with the detonation of a ice bomb in the park’s Toontown, Anaheim police said Wednesday. The dry ice pressure bomb exploded about 5:30 PM Tuesday, forcing the evacuation of several hundred people from the area for several hours. “We take matters like this very seriously and are working closely with local authorities,” Disneyland spokeswoman Suzi Brown said in a statement. Barnes was an outdoor vending “cast member” and was booked on suspicion of possession of a destructive device and is being held in lieu of $1 million bail. No one was injured in the trash can explosion, but…Read more

(PCM) James Bond celebrates half a century on the silver screen with the release of Skyfall, starring Daniel Craig as the titular spy in his third outing. Fans have endured four long years, watching old 007 movies on cable TV awaiting the iconic spy’s return. The wait was worth it. Bond No. 23 resurrects the series with convention-defying elements and a more immediate, personal story that steers clear of world domination. Appropriately, 007 himself is resurrected after the title sequence (the theme sung by the talented Adele), having suffered from friendly fire during a battle on top of a moving train in Istanbul. Head of the MI6, M (Judi Dench),…Read more

We recently had a chance to speak with the legendary seven time Emmy winning actress Betty White and executive director Chris Coelen about the new season of the hit NBC show “Betty White’s Off Their Rockers”. Betty and her posse of senior pranksters are back for season two of this series on NBC on Tuesday January 8th with special guests PSY and Kim Kardashian appearing in bits with Betty in two back-to-back episodes. Joining White for comedy bits in the new season will be Psy, Howie Mandel, Nicole Richie, Kim Kardashian, Steve O, Nick Lachey, NeNe Leakes, Ed Asner and Nick Cannon.  Also appearing in entertaining skits with Betty will…Read more

50 Shades of Greyhas literally been the hottest topic of the year. E.L. James’ erotic novel reigned supreme on the bestseller lists for months and everyone in Hollywood can not stop talking about who will play the mysterious Christian Grey and the seemingly innocent Anastasia Steele. While the coveted roles are still up for grabs, a writer has finally been hired to create the film adaptation. Kelly Marcel, the co-creator of the Terra Nova and producer of The Madonnas of Echo Park has been hired and is now faced with the challenging task of turning James’ naughty novel into something suitable for the big screen. The author announced the news…Read more

(PCM) We’ll try not to make any Grease references and we certainly aren’t going to criticize the wonderfully cheesy cover art, we’re just going to spread the yuletide cheer a bit early with this news: John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John have collaborated on a Christmas album slated for release November 13. The album, featuring special guests like James Taylor, Tony Bennett, Barbra Streisand, Kenny G and more, is called “This Christmas” and marks the first time in nearly 35 years that the duo we adore so much has recorded music together. So, who do we have to thank for this masterful collaboration? Well, ‘tis the season to spread the cheer,…Read more

Us Weekly Exclusive: Rock of Ages actress Malin Akerman better brush up on her lullabies! The Swedish-Canadian beauty, 34, is pregnant, her rep confirms to Us Weekly exclusively. It’s the first child for Akerman and her husband of five years, Roberto Zincone — the drummer in her former alternative rock band The Petalstones. Her pregnancy is sure to be a dream for the actress, who told Us in June 2011 that she and Zincone “absolutely” wanted children sooner rather than later. Akerman — who also appeared in Wanderlust and Watchmen plus the TV show Children’s Hospital, among many other credits — is confident her husband will make a great dad because of his easygoing demeanor. “We rarely bicker,” the actress tells Us of her husband,…Read more

Reese Witherspoon and husband Jim Toth have a new addition to their growing family, baby boy Tennessee James! Her rep confirmed to Us Weekly: ”Reese Witherspoon and husband Jim Toth welcomed Tennessee James into their family today. Both mom and baby are healthy and the entire family is thrilled.” This is the third child for Witherspoon, 36, who shares custody of daughter Ave and son Deacon with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe, and her first child with Toth, 41, a CAA agent. Congratulations! Did you like this? Share it:Tweet

(PCM) It’s really happening people! Marky Mark himself told Hollyscoop that the Entourage film script is finished and the beloved gang will be back together this Spring! “It is [finished],” Mark tells Hollyscoop, “I think we will be getting a copy tomorrow and hopefully we will be shooting in the spring.” The HBO hit series came to a feel-good, domestic end, with Vince getting married, Eric and Sloan together and having a child, and Ari about to start his own agency and get back together with his wife. So, does this mean we can expect a family-friendly film? Not quite. “[The movie is] going to get back to the basics,…Read more