The Water Cooler: Nov. 2
Disney Buys Lucasfilms Walt Disney Co. bought Lucasfilm Ltd. for $4.05 billion on Tuesday. Lucasfilm Ltd. is known for the “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones” franchises.
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The Water Cooler: Oct. 19
Fox welcomes baby boy Actress Megan Fox has welcomed a baby boy with husband Brian Austin Green. They announced the birth of their son Noah Shannon Green via Facebook Wednesday. Fox kept the birth hidden from the media. She gave birth on Sept. 27.
The Water Cooler: Oct. 12
Hanks on Broadway It was announced Thursday that Tom Hanks will make is Broadway debut in the spring as Mike McAlary in the play “Lucky Guy,” based on a true story. Hanks’ character is an established colunnist for a New York City newspaper who would go on to win a Pulitzer Prize.
Water Cooler: Oct. 3
MacFarlane to host Oscars On Monday, “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane was announced to host the 2013 Academy Awards. This will be the first time MacFarlane has hosted the awards. Nominations for the 85th annual Academy Awards will be announced Jan. 10 and the ceremony will air Feb. 24. Previous hosts include Billy Crystal, Steve Read More
Water Cooler: Sept. 28
Perry named Woman of Year Singer Katy Perry was named Billboard Magazine’s Woman of the Year on Tuesday. Perry has sold 48 million tracks in the United States, according to Billboard, including “Firework,” “California Gurls” and “E.T.” Andy Williams Dies at 84 Andy Williams, the singer known for his hits, “Moon River” and “Can’t Take Read More
Water Cooler: Sept. 21
Lohan strikes pedestrian Actress Lindsay Lohan was arrested early Wednesday for striking a pedestrian in New York City with her vehicle. Lohan hit the pedestrian as she was leaving a night club at 2:54 a.m. Police said alcohol was not involved. Oscar Nods Set for Jan. Organizers for the Academy Awards announced Tuesday that the Read More
Water Cooler 5.4.12
Jessica Simpson gives birth to daughter What seemed to have been a long awaited pregnancy finally ended for Jessica Simpson. The pop singer, 31, gave birth to her first child, a baby girl, weighing nine pounds and 13 ounces, in a Los Angeles hospital on Tuesday. Simpson and fiance Eric Johnson, former NFL player, 32, Read More
Water Cooler 4.27.12
Obama makes the cover of Rolling Stone The new issue of Rolling Stone, hitting newsstands today, features President Barack Obama. With this interview, Obama continues to try to reach out to young voting audiences. He’s traveled to several college campuses to talk to students and also appeared on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, which was Read More