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  1. Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy to Star in Cop Comedy for 'Bridesmaids' Director

    12:32 pm 5/19/2012
    • by Borys Kit

    The script for the Fox project is by Katie Dippold of NBC's "Parks and Recreation."Read more

  2. Red-Carpet War Stories: Two Decades of Battling Through Awards Season Mayhem

    10:55 am 3/19/2012
    • by Merle Ginsberg

    THR senior writer Merle Ginsberg on slapping cameramen, taming surly actors and how Hollywood's runway evolved from a style disaster zone to a global-branding gold mine.Read more

  3. MTV Fans Select Their Oscar Picks: 'The Help,' Brad Pitt, Martin Scorsese (Exclusive)

    6:00 am 2/23/2012
    • by Sophie A. Schillaci

    According to a NextMovie.com poll, moviegoers prefer Melissa McCarthy to Octavia Spencer and Brad Pitt over George Clooney.Read more

  4. What's Under Those Oscar Gowns: Hollywood Stylists Reveal Their Secret Tricks

    9:53 am 2/20/2012
    • by Elizabeth Snead

    Looking hot on Hollywood red carpets is all about Spanx, chicken cutlets, padded panties, double-stick tape and Maidenform Waist Nippers.Read more

  5. 'Bridesmaids' Becomes the Biggest Video-On-Demand Title of All Time

    1:17 pm 2/8/2012
    • by THR Staff

    With 4.8 million rentals in just over four months, "Bridesmaids" is the No. 1 most-ordered VOD title of all time.Read more

  6. SBIFF 2012: Virtuosos Include Hilarious Patton Oswalt, Shirtless Andy Serkis

    1:12 am 2/4/2012
    • by Scott Feinberg

    Newly-minted Oscar nominees Demian Bichir, Rooney Mara and Melissa McCarthy (in-absentia) were also honored, as was Academy-snubee Shailene Woodley.Read more

  7. 'The Help' Star Octavia Spencer Admits Wearing Three Pairs of Spanx at the SAG Awards

    10:47 am 2/1/2012
    • by Elizabeth Snead

    In an appearance on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," the SAG winner says she ran into "Bridesmaids" star Melissa McCarthy at the awards, who admitted having already taken her Spanx off in the bathroom.Read more

  8. SAG Awards 2012: Maya Rudolph, Allison Janney Wear Jewelry Designer Kimberly McDonald's Earrings

    5:40 pm 1/30/2012
    • by Merle Ginsberg

    McDonald uses geodes and natural stones combined with diamonds for her unusual and anti-cliche jewelry.Read more

  9. SAG Awards Fashion: 'Bridesmaids' Babes Rose Byrne, Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy Rock the Red Carpet

    4:22 pm 1/29/2012
    • by Elizabeth Snead

    The "Bridesmaids" stars added pizzazz to the red carpet -- especially Rose Byrne, sporting a "Scarface"-inspired look with a blunt bob and an Elie Saab jumpsuit.Read more

  10. 'Bridesmaids' Cast to Present at 2012 Oscars

    12:54 pm 1/26/2012
    • by Rebecca Ford

    Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Ellie Kemper and Wendi McLendon-Covey have been added to the lineup for the 84th Academy Awards.Read more

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