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By John Guilfoil

When Blast commissioned an interview feature with Don S. Davis, it wasn’t simply because he was an interesting character actor who our readers know, love, and largely grew up with. It was because I was inspired by the amazing range — actor, stunt man, painter, sculptor, set designer, writer.
He was never really a leading man, [...]

In Celebs, Entertainment, Television on July 2, 2008 with Popularity: 2% [?]
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The new TV star

By Bessie King

So many young actors are struggling each day to get their “big break” and make it in Hollywood. Therefore, it is refreshing and a little annoying to see that dream stories are still happening there. The dream for Daren Kagasoff was to be an actor after deciding that it was truly his calling. The 20 [...]

In Entertainment, Television on July 1, 2008 with Popularity: 2% [?]
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Chelan Simmons

By Kristin Baver

If you ever find yourself thirsting for a taste sensation by the same name, Chelan Simmons will know she’s made it.

In Celebs, Entertainment, Features, Television, The Blast Interview, The Page One Story on June 2, 2008 with Popularity: 8% [?]
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It’s David Cook … somehow

By John Guilfoil

Rocker David Cook has bested the heavily favored babyface, David Archuleta in American Idol Season 7.

In Entertainment, Music, Television on May 22, 2008 with Popularity: 4% [?]
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Spike TV’s new pilots

By John Guilfoil

Spike TV announced Thursday its new lineup of original programming including survival epics and plenty of reality television. [...]

In Entertainment, Television on May 8, 2008 with Popularity: 3% [?]
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Fortysomething

By John Guilfoil

You’ve never seen Dr. House like this!

In DVD, Entertainment, Television, Video on March 31, 2008 with Popularity: 6% [?]
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Happy Birthday, Jackie!

By Blast Magazine Newsroom

Happy Birthday to the late, great Jackie Gleason! Gleason, famous for his portrayal of Ralph Kramden in The Honeymooners, would have been 92 years old today. “The Great One” is getting a couple of gifts for his birthday.
First is the launch of his all-new website, JackieGleason.com, which will feature constantly updated clips and photos [...]

In Celebs, Entertainment, Television, Theater on February 26, 2008 with Popularity: 8% [?]
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The 2008 Academy Awards, minute-by-minute

By Elizabeth Raftery

11:48 p.m.: That’s all, folks. The last awards of the night felt really rushed. At just over three hours, this is definitely one of the shortest ceremonies in recent memory. Thanks to everyone who checked in with Blast for all our Oscar coverage, and congratulations to all the winners and nominees!
11:45 p.m.: Looks like the [...]

In Entertainment, Features, Movies, Television on February 24, 2008 with Popularity: 5% [?]
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There Will Be Oscars

By Elizabeth Raftery

Continued coverage
8:28 p.m. Regis Philbin appears to be teetering on the edge of senility. He just said hello to “Xavier Bardem,” sitting in the front row of the Kodak. Let the show begin!
8:23 p.m. Recently-turned-21-year-old Ellen Page is adorable and gracious. She seems truly thrilled and honored to be at the ceremony. Or maybe she’s [...]

In Entertainment, Features, Movies, Television on February 24, 2008 with Popularity: 5% [?]
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Commentary: What the Oscars SHOULD look like

By Daniel Peleschuk

February 24th is here. This year, the Academy Awards are celebrating their 80th season of turning a blind eye to the deserving films and, well, awarding the lame-os. And although he’s still considered the barometer for film quality standards, Oscar will surely be back this year with his latest disappointments, when he’ll send those “should-have-beens” [...]

In Entertainment, Movies, Opinion, Television on February 24, 2008 with Popularity: 3% [?]
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