Author: Michael Bartiromo

You can earn $1,000 for watching ‘Star Wars’ movies, but you need to meet a specific requirement

The operators of the personal-finance website FinanceBuzz are planning to pay someone $1,000 to watch the nine main films in the “Star Wars” franchise this May. There’s only one catch: You can’t give two bantha ticks about “Star Wars.” The gig, announced Monday, is being offered to a single candidate Read More

Shannen Doherty reveals she’s selling belongings, using money to ‘build memories’ amid cancer journey

(NEXSTAR) — In the latest episode of her podcast, former “Beverly Hills 90210” and “Charmed” actress Shannen Doherty has revealed she is letting go of her physical belongings in order to spare her loved ones the task of sorting through her possessions upon her death. “My priority at the moment Read More

‘So bad’: Netflix’s original name had nothing to do with movies

Picture this: You’re a Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur in 1997, with plans to pioneer a DVD-by-mail service that would allow subscribers to request their favorite flicks using an internet interface. You’re not sure what to call your fledgling company, but one name keeps springing to mind. That name? “Kibble.” Believe Read More

‘Suits’ spinoff series ‘Suits: LA’ in the works: What can fans expect?

(NEXSTAR) – “Suits” could be getting yet another spinoff. NBCUniversal has ordered a pilot for “Suits: L.A.,” a “Suits” spinoff which will follow a new cast of characters at a firm on the West Coast. It’s not yet known whether any of the characters from the original series will make Read More

Dana Carvey returns to podcast after son’s death: ‘I’m kind of on the pain train’

Dana Carvey returned to co-host the latest episode of his “Fly on the Wall” podcast with David Spade more than two months after taking a hiatus in the wake of his son Dex’s passing. “If you’re listening to our podcast right now, you probably know about my family’s loss,” Carvey Read More

Fans, friends remember ‘Seinfeld’ actor Peter Crombie: ‘Unlike any sitcom guest star’

(NEXSTAR) – Fans of Peter Crombie, well known for his recurring role on “Seinfeld,” are paying tribute to the actor after his ex-wife announced his passing last week. Crombie, 71, had worked in the television and film industry for decades, appearing in TV series such as “Perfect Strangers,” “Star Trek: Read More

Tom Smothers, one half of Smothers Brothers comedy duo, dead at 86

(NEXSTAR) – Comedian, musician and television personality Tom Smothers, who starred in “The Smothers Brothers Show” and “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour” alongside his brother Dick Smothers, died on Tuesday at the age of 86. Dick Smothers, 85, announced his brother’s passing in a news release issued by the National Read More

A classic scene from ‘Elf’ was almost scrapped at the request of Macy’s, according to the director

(NEXSTAR) – Santa doesn’t smell like “beef and cheese” as far as Macy’s is concerned. The 2003 Christmas film “Elf” produced a number of now-classic scenes, including Buddy’s first taste of the “World’s Best” coffee and his attempt to hug a feral raccoon. But arguably the most memorable scene — Read More

‘Simpsons’ producers respond to reports that suggested Homer would stop strangling Bart

(NEXSTAR) – The producers of “The Simpsons” have issued a response to reports that Homer might never again strangle Bart for laughs. “Homer Simpson was unavailable for comment as he was busy strangling Bart,” reads the statement, shared with Nexstar via a consultant for the series. Matt Groening, the show’s Read More