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The Help, Boardwalk Empire Win Big at SAG Awards

'60s-set drama scores upset win

(Newser) - The Help was the big winner at the 18th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards last night, taking three awards many had expected to go to The Artist. The drama about racism in the South won awards including best cast performance, the SAG equivalent of the Oscars' best picture, reports the... More »

Obama to Betty White: Let's See Your Birth Certificate

President tapes a birthday greeting

(Newser) - If you missed NBC's tribute to Betty White for her 90th birthday, a taped message from President Obama is worth a look. He pens a note asking to see her long-form birth certificate and later dons headphones to nod along to the theme from Golden Girls. "Thanks, and... More »

Betty White to Marine: Sorry Sgt., No Ball Date for You

White loves 'a man in uniform,' but has filming obligations

(Newser) - Aww, poor Sgt. Ray Lewis won't be attending his Marine Corps ball with a Golden Girl: Lewis, inspired by other Marines who invited certain A-listers to their upcoming galas, extended an invitation to "all-around perfect" Betty White . But while she is "deeply flattered"—and loves "... More »

Marine Asks Betty White to the Ball

Sgt. Ray Lewis promises actress a good time

(Newser) - Forget Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis . The latest hot date for the Marine Corps ball could be Betty White. Sgt. Ray Lewis posted a YouTube video appealing to the 90-year-old actress to accompany him to the big fete in November. "She's funny, she's sweet, she's mature,... More »

Betty White Swills Vodka With Letterman

Even at 89, nothing can stop her

(Newser) - Betty White may have just turned 89, but that doesn’t mean she’s forgotten how to party. Asked by David Letterman last night what she likes to do for fun, she first noted her affinity for playing with animals before adding, “And vodka’s kind of a hobby.... More »

Meet Your 2010 Entertainer of the Year

Like you didn't know who that was in the photo

(Newser) - This year alone, Betty White won a SAG lifetime achievement award , starred in an award-winning Super Bowl ad , won an Emmy for hosting Saturday Night Live , and scored a TV series , a calendar, and a book deal . Is it any wonder the Associated Press voted the 88-year-old Entertainer of the... More »

15 Celebs Who Went From 'Whatever' to 'Wow' in 2010

Even Gwyneth Paltrow's appeal is up

(Newser) - It's hard to believe that last year, James Franco was just, as the Daily Beast puts it, "that guy from Freaks & Geeks." He joins 14 other celebs on the Beast's list of the most-improved stars of 2010:
  • Jennifer Grey: Truly, no one puts Baby in a corner.
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And Barbara Walters' Most Fascinating People Are...

Sarah Palin and ... the cast of 'Jersey Shore'?

(Newser) - Sarah Palin has now made Barbara Walters' Most Fascinating People List two years in a row. Palin is among the eight names Walters revealed today, People reports. Others include princess-in-waiting Kate Middleton , new mom Sandra Bullock , tween obsession Justin Bieber , universally beloved Betty White , basketball star LeBron James , new American ... More »

Betty White, Neil Patrick Harris Win Early Emmys

Even a little something for the man your man could smell like

(Newser) - Betty White traded in her Golden Girl status for a muffin joke, and last night she turned it back into gold at the Creative Arts Emmys. White, 88, wasn't there to accept her honor for her raunchy turn as SNL host, but Neil Patrick Harris bounded up onstage twice to... More »

Betty White Gets 2-Book Deal

She'll write a memoir, and a book about the zoo

(Newser) - Betty White has struck a deal to write two books for GP Putnam's Sons, USA Today reports. The first will be a memoir of sorts titled Listen Up!, focusing on lessons from her Hollywood career, growing old, sex, and more. The second is The Zoo and I: Betty and Her ... More »

10 Guest Stars Set to Rock TV

Oscar winner Javier Bardem isn't too good for small screen

(Newser) - Need something to look forward to as the summer slowly wanes? No problem. The Frisky lists 10 exciting guest stars set for TV appearances this fall:
  • Brian Austin Green: Megan Fox’s hubby landed a recurring role on Desperate Housewives as a contractor—and housewife love interest.
  • Javier Bardem: The
... More »

Pinup Girl: Betty White Gets a Calendar

Surrounded by hot guys...did you expect otherwise?

(Newser) - Today is a good day for Betty White: She was nominated for an Emmy , her TV series was renewed for a second season, and—perhaps most awesome of all—she’s getting her own calendar. The 2011 calendar, a bargain at $12.99, will include a few archival images and... More »

Alec Baldwin Can't Outdo Betty White

Final 'Saturday Night Live' host of 35th season overshadowed by 88-year-old

(Newser) - Saturday Night Live ended its 35th season last night with a record-tying 15th hosting gig by Alec Baldwin, who suffered by comparison to last week's scene-stealer, Betty White. "Baldwin hinted at it in his monologue," writes John Teti of the Onion A.V. Club —"after last... More »

Betty White: Jay-Z Patted Me...

Golden Girl dishes on 'SNL' gig on 'Tonight Show'

(Newser) - Fresh off her Saturday Night Live gig, America's favorite Golden Girl dropped by Jay Leno's set last night where she again killed. Greeted with a standing ovation, Gawker reports, Betty White dished on how "desperate" Jay-Z patted her ass, and on partying down with the cast til 3am. She... More »

8 Hilarious Octogenarians

A list inspired by—who else?—Betty White

(Newser) - Eighty-eight-year-old Betty White is definitely feeling the love these days, but she’s not the only hilarious octogenarian out there. Nerve lists the eight funniest people over age 80. Among them:
  • Elaine Stritch, 84: Best known for her work on Broadway, Stritch has also guest-starred on 3rd Rock From the
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Betty White for Oscar Host!

Groups spring up in wake of 'SNL' success

(Newser) - Since the first Facebook Betty White campaign was a rousing success—who didn’t love her stint on Saturday Night Live?—it’s time for a few more. The New York Post points to a page dedicated to scoring White a gig hosting the Emmys, and a quick search of... More »

NBC Posts Betty White's Unaired SNL Skits

NBC releases more White sketches

(Newser) - Didn’t get quite enough Betty White on Saturday Night Live? No problem. NBC released a few unaired sketches starring the Golden Girl that are sure to cheer up your Monday morning. Watch two of them in the gallery, or for the third, click here . More »

Betty White + SNL = Ratings Bonanza

Octogenarian's hosting stint tops Ben Affleck's November 2008 effort

(Newser) - With Betty White hosting , Saturday Night Live drew its best ratings of the season and the largest audience since Nov. 1, 2008, when John McCain appeared with the Tina Fey version of then-running mate Sarah Palin. The broadcast thrashed not just its time-slot competitors but also every primetime show, reports... More »

Live, From New York, It's Betty White!

Golden Girl kills in much-hyped guest host spot

(Newser) - Betty White demonstrated how it's done as host of this week's Saturday Night Live. Drawing on her six decades in comedy, she was the consummate pro at 88 years old—sweet, sassy, salty, charming and clearly game for anything. "I'm not new to live TV," she reminded the... More »

Betty White Steals Show With SNL Promo

88-year-old will co-host May 8 show

(Newser) - Gabourey Sidibe impressed in her Saturday Night Live hosting debut , but the hot topic of the day is another first-timer: Betty White, who will co-host the May 8 episode . A 15-second promo during Saturday's show featured the 88-year-old TV legend explaining that she got the gig "thanks to the... More »

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