Video: Matt Damon Wants You to Help Feed America

By PopEater Staff  Posted Nov 18th 2010 04:30PM
Matt DamonMatt Damon is continuing his role as a philanthropist this season and has teamed up with Feeding America and the Ad Council for a new series of PSAs to raise awareness among adults about the growing problem of hunger.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service (USDA) reported earlier this week that more than 50 million Americans, including 17 million children, live in hunger. The PSAs, which feature Damon, Ben Affleck, Taye Diggs and Ana Ortiz, are designed to motivate Americans to get involved in the fight against hunger. Watch:


Deep Inside the Brutal, Embarrasing War for 'Tonight'

By Elizabeth Townsend  Posted Nov 18th 2010 03:58PM

No reporter covered the controversial Jay Leno-Conan O'Brien battle for 'The Tonight Show' more extensively than Bill Carter of The New York Times. This month, the veteran reporter and writer unveiled 'The War for Late Night: When Leno Went Early and Television Went Crazy,' which chronicles in unparalleled detail the behind-the-scenes story of one of the biggest -- and ugliest -- fiascos in late night history.

Carter talks to PopEater about his book, which gives readers a unique insider's look at NBC's messy and much-criticized 2009 decision to move Leno to 10PM so that O'Brien could take over 'Tonight.' When ratings for both shows plummeted -- and local NBC affiliates threatened to not carry Leno's talk show in prime time -- NBC decided to send the late night king back to the 11:35PM spot with 'The Jay Leno Show' and nudge O'Brien and 'Tonight' to midnight. And that's when the real drama began ...

You're Not From Around Here, Are You? The 'Harry Potter' Cast Tries Out American Accents

By Sarah Crow  Posted Nov 18th 2010 03:00PM
You're Not From Around Here, Are You? The 'Harry Potter' Cast Tries Out American AccentsThe cast of 'Harry Potter' has become a part of America's cultural lexicon, but the actors are distinctly, and proudly, from across the pond. MTV's Josh Horowitz caught up with the gang and gave them a lesson in down-home speak, having the actors practice everything from how to order at an elegant restaurant to giving their unbiased opinions on fellow Brit Robert Pattinson.

Check out the cast trying to 'talk American' below!



After the jump, see our votes for the worst celebrity accents on film!

NYU Glee Club Performs 'Bed Intruder' Acapella

By Jett Wells  Posted Nov 18th 2010 02:42PM
Now that New York University's glee club N'Harmonics has covered Antoine Dodson and The Gregory Brothers' 'Bed Intruder Song,' it's only natural to expect 'Glee' to follow up with their own version, right? Please! Okay, we can wait, but take some pleasure in the hilarious rendition of Dodson's viral anthem where the entire team of N'Harmonics sing and dance with their red bandanas and muscle shirts. Calm yourself, because we're doing everything we can to get these kids into our offices for a private concert ASAP. The N'Harmonics have an awesome collection of other fun covers like Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and Cee-Lo Green's 'F**k You.' Hmmmm, this sounds familiar.

Check out the video of their performance after the jump!

Kandi Burruss Shares 'Sexier, Edgier' Side

By Maggie Coughlan  Posted Nov 18th 2010 02:00PM
When Kandi Burruss joined 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' last season, it was far from her first brush with fame.

A former member of platinum-selling girl group Xscape, Burruss won a Grammy for her work on TLC's smash hit 'No Scrubs.' As the production talent behind her 'Houswives' co-star Kim Zolciak's infectious dance track 'Tardy for the Party,' Burruss stunned audiences with her ability to turn Zolciak's shaky vocals into a megahit.

Burruss, 34, has made it clear that she's a musical artist first and a "housewife" second. Her newest single, 'Leave You,' shows a side of Burruss viewers don't see much of on 'Housewives' -- her sexy side.

"It definitely has some real sexiness to it. I think when people see me on the 'Housewives,' they see me as just their friend or your homegirl that you hang out with, they don't see that sexier, edgier side of me, but I have it! Just like every woman!"

PopEater sat down with Burruss to talk about NeNe Leakes' plastic surgery, if she'll ever work with Kim again and what to expect from her new single! Watch the video after the jump.

Playgirl: Sarah Palin's Criticism of Levi 'Absurd'

By PopEater Staff  Posted Nov 18th 2010 01:30PM
EXCLUSIVE: Sarah Palin gives infamous nude-dude clearinghouse Playgirl a stern talkin' to in her new book, 'America by Heart,' saying they exploited and spoiled her once-possible-son-in-law Levi Johnston when he posed for the magazine earlier this year. Naturally, Playgirl isn't taking the criticism lying down.

"It was disgusting to watch as his fifteen minutes of fame were exploited by supposed adults taking advantage of a lost kid," Palin writes in a leaked excerpt from 'America,' adding, "Our hearts broke for him and the price he would pay."

Playgirl VP of Marketing Daniel Nardicio has responded to Palin's comments, telling PopEater (via Naughty But Nice Rob) that the one-time Alaskan governor is being "absolutely absurd."

"Making Levi, who's an adult by the way, a victim is a fantasy," Nardicio tells us. "Much like her bid for the Presidency. It was more disgusting to watch her parade him around the Republican National Convention when anyone with a brain knew he wasn't going to marry Bristol after the election. It was a total stunt. The only 'price he had to pay' was child support."

Cee-Lo Green Shows Off His 'Glimmer' For Absolut

By Ben Trivett  Posted Nov 18th 2010 01:15PM

Last night, Cee-Lo Green shocked and wowed partygoers at Absolut Vodka's release event for their seasonal bottle, Absolut Glimmer. The artist took the stage after dinner to perform an impromptu half-hour set and got the entire crowd dancing with a few tunes from his new album, 'The Lady Killer,' as well as a few oldies.

We caught up with Cee-Lo before his performance to talk about the new album, touring and his holiday plans. You'll never guess who he'd love to sit at his Thanksgiving table. Check out PopEater's interview with Cee-Lo after the jump.


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