Lately Sean Penn is known more for his provocative political stances, writing about “human shields” in Iraq and documenting a diplomatic visit to Iran, than his provocative roles in films such as “Mystic River” and “Dead Man Walking.” That’s why local Oahu residents are angered over the controversy-creating activist-actor’s recent vacation at Oahu’s Turtle Bay…

She shares her name with the holy mother, but Marie Osmond’s estranged husband is claiming that the Mormon entertainer and entrepreneur doesn’t share Mary’s maternal proclivities. Even though Osmond and her husband of 20 years, music producer Brian Blosil, issued a joint statement saying that “Our marriage has always been a faithful one, and neither…

At times of national crisis like this, it must be hard to be a professional comedian, especially one with a nightly show and millions of viewers. Luckily, Jay Leno is a class act who performed a courageous act at the start of last night’s show. He came out on stage and did what every smart…

Some weeks back Idol Chatter brought you the flap over Daniel Radcliffe’s appearance in “Equus” on the London stage. Some British parents were aghast that the 17-year-old child star of the Harry Potter movie series would bare all (as his role required) and thereby risk scandalizing young Potterphiles. But at least one group of Radcliffe…

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