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Foo Fighters Visit Studios, Film Docu-series for HBO Remember when Dave Grohl said of the recording of Foo Fighters' latest album, "we're doing it in a way that no one's done before"? Well, here's what they're doing: The band is traveling the country to visit storied recording studios and recording one song in each studio. The recording experience has been documented (with Grohl behind the lens, picking up where he left off with his fantastic documentary, Sound City ), and is set to air as a mini-series on HBO this fall, which is also when the band's eighth studio album will be released. News of this first trickled out when Grohl's biographer, Paul Brannigan, announced the series in Classic Rock magazine . Later in the week, Variety offered more details , including the important piece of information that the release of the series and album will also coincide with the band's 20th anniversary. The official press release, as shared by Conseq...

The 85th Academy Awards are in the books. And it was a great show, in my opinion. Sure, it ran over and some parts were more engaging than others, but considering that they have to actually hand out awards - even in the categories you don't care about - it was good. We'll get into the ceremony and winners in a moment. First, of course, the fashion. Jennifer Lawrence, just 22, looks more grown up and sophisticated in her white Dior gown than she has on the red carpet this season. What I loved most about her look, though, was the backwards necklace draping down her back. It's a simple choice that made a great statement. Meanwhile Zoe Saldana gets the award for most improved. In 2010, she wore a similar look (in that it was purple ombre) and it did. not. work. This year, she gets it right. I don't love the flowers on top, but I get it, and I like the structure of the dress, the belted waist and the flowing, multi-hued bottom. Next on the red carpet, Metal...

Award Season Update Golden Globes Wrap Up The 70th annual Golden Globes are in the books! Argo took home the top honor, as did its skilled director, Ben Affleck. HBO's Girls also had a big night, nabbing statues for creator and star Lena Dunham and the show itself. Read my official wrap up for the full list of winners and dish on the dresses (and head to my Pinterest Golden Globes board for more). And below, a little wrap up from around the media-sphere: Via Twitter , Breaking Bad and Argo star Bryan Cranston said, "Besides Argo and Ben winning last night. My best Golden Globes moment: Hearing Mandy Patinkin singing Baby It's Cold Outside at the urinal." Rolling Stone 's Rob Sheffield breaks down the Globes Head to IMDB for lots of Golden Globes party pics The Hollywood Reporter has photos of the winners and revelers being silly backstage and at the parties Buzz Feed offers "17 Reasons Why Jennifer Lawrence Won the Golden Globes,...

Happy New Year, dear readers! We'll be begin this week with some odds and ends from last week and then dive right into new news. Items from last week : Dan Stevens , who can be seen on Broadway in The Heiress , will not return for the fourth season of Downton Abbey , much to the dismay of fans. The third season of the hit period drama premieres on PBS this Sunday. We mourn the loss of Jack Klugman , well known as Oscar in The Odd Couple , and Charles Durning , well known as, among other characters, Doc Hopper in The Muppet Movie . Checking in with some leading men and a leading lady: Aaron Tveit (who can be seen on the big screen in Les Miserables ); Benjamin Walker (who can be seen on Broadway in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof ); and Jessie Mueller (who can be seen on Broadway in The Mystery of Edwin Drood ). (Speaking of Tveit, check Broadway.com throughout the weekend for a brand new Show People, featuring a return appearance by Aaron Tveit. I'll have a link in next...