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True Feelings Behind Celebrity Controversy :: The Leader

True Feelings Behind Celebrity Controversy :: The Leader

ecleader.org — The very definition of 'celebrity' is notability and fame. So we expect celebrities from every field - film, TV, music, and the Internet - to grab and hold our attention. But even for the most fame-whoring celebrity, the harsh glare of the spotlight isn't always a good thing. Getting arrested for drunk driving, egging somebody's house, or referring to yourself as a "totally bitchin' rock star from Mars" while burning every professional bridge you have are eye-rollingly questionable acts on their own. When acts like that are committed in the eyes of the public for all to see, those eye-rolls can turn into forehead slaps and even gaping mouths of disbelief.

Review: "Tonight" is in good hands :: The Leader

Review: "Tonight" is in good hands :: The Leader

ecleader.org — For the last 20 years, late night TV has been living in analog time. Look no further than Jay Leno's version of "The Tonight Show," and his "Headlines" segment. Poking fun at odd newspaper headlines? Not the best fodder for cutting edge comedy, and not a bit anybody who is post baby boomer can really get into. Now, for the first time in over 20 years, the social media generation finally has a guy who gets them taking center stage. For the last five years, Jimmy Fallon has used every goofy hashtag and every viral comedy bit that fueled his "Late Night" show to prove himself a player in the realm of late night television.

The Oscars: Why this year's lineup is worth watching :: The Leader

The Oscars: Why this year's lineup is worth watching :: The Leader

ecleader.org — This year's crop of nominated films feature some performances that seemed destined for a walk to the podium from the moment they appeared onscreen to some races where the momentum is constantly shifting, including the most competitive Best Picture race since the great "No Country for Old Men" vs. "There Will Be Blood" battle of '07. Below are The Leader's picks for who will take home the gold on March 2.

TV commercial features song by EC rock band Blood Red Boots :: The Leader

TV commercial features song by EC rock band Blood Red Boots :: The Leader

ecleader.org — Most bands dream of becoming big enough to earn a spot performing at the stage of the Grammys, obviously. While Blood Red Boots, a rock band made up of EC students, may not have made it to the stage, they ended up having a little Grammy moment of their own. "War Paint," a song off of their second EP, "Love + Destruction" has been recently featured in a series of promos for the CBS show "Survivor," the first of which aired during the Grammy awards telecast on Jan. 26.

Breaking up with your favorite show is a bitch :: The Leader

Breaking up with your favorite show is a bitch :: The Leader

ecleader.org — Most people don't root for scheming, black-hearted meth lords in real life. But slap a sweet pork pie hat on their head, give them a badass nickname like Heisenberg, and put them on television, and the reaction will change significantly. The story of Walter White, the anti-hero protagonist of "Breaking Bad," and meth cook extraordinaire, had TV fans eating up his every move as he transformed from a non-threatening high school teacher to a drug kingpin. Then came Sept. 29, 2013, when his story came to an end. The final episode aired, leaving many fans with a void inside themselves that could only "Breaking Bad" could fill.

Joel McHale chats about upcoming White House Correspondents' Dinner gig on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

Joel McHale chats about upcoming White House Correspondents' Dinner gig on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

thecelebritycafe.com — It turns out even super famous people still get nervous from time to time, especially if they're speaking in front of the Commander in Chief. Joel McHale dropped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night, and the conversation quickly turned to the White House Correspondent's dinner in early May, which McHale will be hosting. Kimmel, who presided over the event in 2012, was quick to share his anxiety from his own experience. "I had never been more nervous in my life," Kimmel told the Community star. "I was in a hotel room and I started cleaning it like a lunatic.

Arnold Schwarzenegger auctioning off tank rides for charity | TheCelebrityCafe.com

Arnold Schwarzenegger auctioning off tank rides for charity | TheCelebrityCafe.com

thecelebritycafe.com — Arnold Schwarzenegger now has a fully operational tank, and wants to destroy things with it for a good cause.