Set in a 1950s West Virginia town, October Sky follows the life of Homer Hickman (Jake Gyllenhaal), the teenage son of a coalminer who pushes his son to follow in his footsteps. Growing up in a town where coal is king, the citizens of Homer”s world can”t fathom pursuing a career in any other field. But when Homer”s classroom is informed of the Soviet launch of Sputnik, the satellite inspires Homer to learn everything he can about rockets, satellites, and inner-orbiting spacecraft. Goaded on by their teacher Frieda Riley (Laura Dern), Homer and his friends study the various aspects of a rocket launch and begin staging the launch of their own homemade rockets. But their trial and error experiments go awry, putting the local townspeople in the path of their errant rocket launches, and they incur the wrath and disdain of a community that views them as freaks and outcasts.
Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler Enters Rehab
Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler has reportedly entered rehab to seek treatment for an alleged prescription-painkiller addiction.
Tyler, 61, checked into a facility for pain management and his alleged addition to painkillers, stemming from years of orthopedic injuries, reports People.com.
"With the help of my family and team of medical professionals, I am taking responsibility for the management of my pain and am eager to be back on the stage and in the recording studio with my bandmates Joe Perry, Joey Kramer, Tom Hamilton and Brad Whitford," Tyler says in a statement to the site.
Taylor Swift and The Black Eyed Peas Join Grammy Lineup
The Recording Academy has announced a stellar lineup of performances for the "52nd Annual Grammy Awards." ET exclusively revealed on Monday that Beyonce would be taking the mic. Taylor Swift, The Black Eyed Peas, Maxwell, and country act Lady Antebellum will also have their chance to showcase their music in the spotlight.
Each of the performers are nominated for multiple awards on the big night. Leading the Grammy nominations is Beyonce with 10. Not far behind are Taylor Swift with eight and The Black Eyed Peas and Maxwell, with six apiece. Lady Antebellum is up for two trophies.
The Black Eyed Peas are creating an interactive forum with fans for their performance of "I Gotta Feeling." Fans can submit a 20 second video singing along to the Grammy nominated song, for the opportunity to have it stream in the background during the group’s live performance. The deadline for entries is January 15.
Exclusive: Beyonce Will Perform at Grammys
ET can confirm exclusively that Beyonce will perform at the 52nd Annual Grammys.
An inside source tells ET that Beyonce, who holds the most nominations at 10, will take the stage and perform a number.
The Grammys are set to take place on January 31, 2010. Check out the nominations here.
Carrie Underwood Wedding News!
ET has the latest…
ET confirms that country music sensation Carrie Underwood is engaged to her hockey player boyfriend Mike Fisher.
"The couple couldn’t be happier," a rep tells ET.
Last month Underwood said on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" that her relationship with Fisher was the longest relationship she’d ever had and that their long-distance relationship is as strong as ever.
Neil Diamond Celebrates a ‘Cherry Cherry Christmas’
ET sits down with Grammy winner Neil Diamond, who’s dishing on his festive new collection of songs — and inviting 10 lucky contest winners to his personal holiday party at his home!
He told ET, "We’re just going to have some fun tonight at the beach."
Neil’s holiday collection, A Cherry Cherry Christmas, is in stores now and is stuffed with holiday classics and newly written originals. The legendary singer said, "Some of the greatest music in the world is Christmas music." Watch the video to hear more holiday cheer from Neil and messages of gratitude from his fans.
Kevin Jonas Wedding News!
Kevin Jonas is off the market! The oldest of the Jonas trio reportedly got married on Saturday evening to fianc Danielle DeLeasa in Long Island, NY.
The couple wed at a French-style chateau on an estate in Long Island, says People.com.
"We’re so happy that we’re finally married and we were able to share the special moment with family, friends and loved ones," the couple told the site.
New Pics: Lady Gaga Takes Center Stage
Lady Gaga was the "lord of the rings" as she captivated in concert Friday night in Las Vegas.
Gaga rocked a sold-out crowd at the Pearl Concert Theater inside the Palms Casino Resort.
Keep checking back here for the latest star sightings!
