Handicapping the Oscars
As always, it's the snubs that get your attention: only a best picture nod for 'Atonement'?
The Tarnished Golden Globes
Without all the usual celebrity fanfare, the Golden Globes felt very, very small
Previewing Newsweek's Oscar Roundtable
Angelina Jolie, George Clooney and other stars discuss the uncertain award season in our annual roundtable.
Fallen 'Idol'? Not So Fast.
Finally, the race is on. Not for the White House —we mean for "American Idol," which returns on Jan. 15. How will the country's biggest show fare during the writers' strike?
Q&A with Clay Aiken
Clay Aiken is sore from rehearsing for 'Spamalot,' and now he's sore at us.
Tyson Beckford on 'Supermodel'
'Supermodel' school opens on Bravo, and host Tyson Beckford provides the inside line on how to strut to win (a two-hour daily workout, to start).
The Awards Show Must Not Go On
The Hollywood writers' strike claims another victim: the Golden Globes.
Hulk Hogan For President!
The wrestler is the host of the new "American Gladiators." He spoke to Ramin Setoodeh: Since it's presidential-politics season, I wanted to ask—did you really once think about running for president?
Will Britney Ever Get Help?
Tired of Iowa and politics? There's always the latest chapter in the Spears saga to watch.
Amy Adams: When You Wish Upon a Movie Star
Amy Adams plays a princess in the movies, but in real life she's no Sleeping Beauty. In fact, she's not sleeping much at all. "I'm having insomnia," Adams says. "It's not the falling asleep.
'I'm Shy. I'm Sweet. I'm Normal. I'm Nice.'
It was a tough year for Paris Hilton, but at least she got to spend a couple of hours with NEWSWEEK's Ramin Setoodeh. His repast with the heiress:If you're having lunch with Paris Hilton, be prepared for a long wait.
Reality Comes to 'Project Runway'
An HIV-positive 'Project Runway' contestant suddenly leaves the show when he contracts a staph infection. In an exclusive interview, he gives NEWSWEEK the inside story.
Debating the Golden Globes
Two NEWSWEEK reporters debate the highlights and horrors of the Golden Globe nominations.
Patti LaBelle, with Hot Sauce
Patti LaBelle is a "coach" on "Clash of the Choirs," a reality show where celebrities assemble their own choirs and viewers pick the best one. (This is why the writers' strike must end.) She spoke to Ramin Setoodeh.
Black and White and Read All Over
'Persepolis': A cartoon about revolutionary Iran—is that a joke? No. But it's funny. And smart.
Helio Takes His Victory Lap Dance
He was the dark horse who fox-trotted his way to victory. Brazilian race-car driver Helio Castroneves was crowned winner of "Dancing With the Stars" last week.
Newsmakers: James McAvoy
In "Atonement," James McAvoy steals Keira Knightley's heart, and he'll probably take yours, too. He spoke to Ramin Setoodeh. This role spans several years.
Disney's $4b 'Princess' Brand
Your daughter has a royal crush. So do Barbie and Dora. If Disney has its way, women will become the next subjects kneeling before its $4 billion throne.
Alicia Keys
Keys's new album, "As I Am," debuts this week. She spoke to Ramin Setoodeh. You sound so different on the new album. I am different. I've learned more. I'm a better person.
A Cha-Cha Chat With A Lot Of Spice
Scary Spice (Melanie Brown) is the star on "Dancing With the Stars," but after the series ends, she won't stop dancing. She's going on the Spice Girls reunion tour.
Céline Dion Leaving Las Vegas
Céline Dion spent five years in the desert. Let's see if she can still swim, and sing, with the big guys.
Newsmakers: 8 Things Lance Forgot to Tell In His Tell-All Book
Lance Bass, former 'N Sync boy bander, came out in 2006. Now, naturally, he has a memoir, called "Out of Sync." He told all—for real—to Ramin Setoodeh.1.
American Idol Kelly Clarkson
On tour with a new album, Idol Kelly Clarkson gets the crowd going.
Rare Opportunity to Buy an Oscar
Wanna buy an Oscar? Because of a rule established in 1950 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which allows the organization to buy back unwanted statues for $1 before the public gets a shot, the opportunity to purchase an actual Oscar is extremely rare.
Can Paris Hilton Get Serious?
Rich girl. Party animal. Jailbird. America's No. 1 heir-head wants to get out of the bimbo business.
Up and Coming: Casey Affleck
It's been a while since anyone cared about an Affleck movie. But that'll change now that Casey, Ben's kid brother, is starring in two big films: "The Assassination of Jesse James" and "Gone Baby Gone" (directed by Ben).
TV: Tila Tequila Gets Her Own Reality Show
MTV's latest reality starlet is famous for doing, well, nothing. Get ready to see, and hear, a whole lot more of Tila Tequila.
Newsmakers
Foxx stars in "The Kingdom," a thriller about an FBI team investigating a terrorist attack in Saudi Arabia. He spoke to Nicki Gostin. Did you learn anything about Muslim culture?Well, my biological father is Muslim, so I know things.
Q & A: Evan Rachel Wood
Wood will be in four movies at this week's Toronto Film Festival. But her favorite is Julie Taymor's "Across the Universe," in which she (and the cast) sing dozens of Beatles songs.