Sneak peek at Paltrow on "Glee," songs from Kid Rock's new album on Facebook, Mraz accuses Jonas Brothers of copying, and more
Entertainment Weekly's site has an exclusive video clip of Gwyneth Paltrow performing a family-friendly version of Cee-lo’s current hit single, re-named, ahem, “Forget You,” on an upcoming episode.
Plus, you can hear the “Glee” mash-up of “Singin’ in the Rain” and Rihanna’s “Umbrella,” performed by Paltrow and Matthew Morrison (Mr. Shuester). Weird, but it kind of works.
MORE TELEVISION
* Kanye West didn’t like the way Matt Lauer interviewed him on "The Today Show," so consequently, he’s canceled a scheduled performance on the show. Yes, folks, Kanye’s taking his ball and going home.
* Ay caramba! The Fox Network just announced that it's renewed “The Simpsons” for a 23rd season.
* This story made the rounds on Facebook yesterday afternoon like crazy. Apparently, Dick Van Dyke fell asleep on his surfboard while out in the water and lost sight of land, but a pod of porpoises helped him back ashore. Maybe he should try napping on a couch next time?
* The Los Angeles Times offers a review of TLC’s new show, “Sarah Palin’s Alaska.”
MOVIES
* Bruce Willis is in talks to appear in a film (with rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson) that’s expected to shoot in Grand Rapids, called “Set Up.”
* We linked to an announcement of prolific film producer Dino De Laurentiis’ death at age 91 yesterday, but The Washington Post offers a more comprehensive remembrance today.
MUSIC
* Kid Rock’s new album, “Born Free,” is scheduled to hit stores on Tuesday, but fans can listen to the album in its entirety on his Facebook page. You just have to “like” Kid’s page in order to stream the tracks.* A duet recorded by Michael Jackson and rapper Akon, called “Hold My Hand,” will go on sale Monday.
* Jason Mraz has accused the Jonas Brothers of ripping off his song, “I’m Yours.”
* The annual “Jeff Daniels and Friends” variety show comes to the Michigan Theater November 27.
* Whether she’s able to attend or not (the singer has suffered health problems of late), Aretha Franklin’s Thanksgiving Gospel Feast will happen in Detroit November 25.
* Taylor’s Gibraltar Trade Center will host “Motor City Music Legends” on Saturday at 6 p.m., featuring performances by Jose Riojas, ? and the Mysterians, the Shades of Blue, and Benny and the Jets.
THEATER
* The nostalgia-fueled “Pee-Wee Herman Show” just opened at the Stephen Sondheim Theater in New York, and critic Charles Isherwood offers his thoughts - which don’t include, “I know you are, but what am I?”COMICS
* Cartoonist Jim Davis apologized yesterday for a Garfield strip that offended some on Veterans Day. Wait - some people still read Garfield?
Renee Tellez contributed to this roundup. Jenn McKee is the entertainment digital journalist for AnnArbor.com. Reach her at jennmckee@annarbor.com or 734-623-2546, and follow her on Twitter @jennmckee.