Jezebel: Aaron Sorkin

4 Things Aaron Sorkin Puts In Every Show

Alex Leo — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:45:00 EST

The indefatigable Aaron Sorkin has inked a deal with HBO to write a show set in the world of cable news. It's tentatively titled "More As the Story Develops," which is not only boring, but loaded with self-important, unironic metaphor. Nevertheless, Sorkin is a skilled writer and HBO seems to know what they're doing what with "The Sopranos" and "The Wire," and all. Whether it turns out to be a hit or a miss, it will likely contain some of Sorkin's favorite things (which are not as fun as Oprah's). More »

The Only Two Golden Globes Speeches You Need To Hear

Jessica Coen — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 23:29:00 EST

Let's start with the simple—but powerful—speech from Chris Coolfer, who took home a best supporting actor award for his role on Glee and, in the process, made a lot of folks teary. More »

In Defense Of Sarah Palin's Hunting

Anna North — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 13:15:00 EST

There are lots of problems with Sarah Palin and her show/campaign ad. Hunting isn't one of them. More »

The Social Network's "Angry Nerd Misogyny"

Irin Carmon — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:56:00 EDT

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Aaron Sorkin is defending The Social Network's portrayal of women, saying it reflects the tech world's misogyny. Others have cited artistic license as in service of a larger critique. But where's the line between glamorizing a world and critiquing it? More »

The Social Network, Where Women Never Have Ideas

Irin Carmon — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 12:31:00 EDT

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A white guy invented Facebook. But in Mark Zuckerberg's real-life world, women did more than give blowjobs, and black people said more than "Is this guy bothering you?" So why does The Social Network so badly want to pretend otherwise? More »

10 Things You May Have Missed On TV This Week

Tracie Egan Morrissey — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:15:00 EDT

In this week's compilation of pop culture crap, the Sister Wives define the normalcy of their sex lives, Oprah has a crooked toe, and Tina Fey reveals who she thinks was the worst-ever host of SNL. More »

J.Lo Feuding With Ryan Seacrest On American Idol Set

Margaret Hartmann — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:17:00 EDT

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New judge Jennifer Lopez is allegedly engaged in a "power struggle" with Ryan Seacrest over everything from dressing rooms and who gets top billing at American Idol. "Their egos are both pretty big," says a source.

Japan Doesn't Want Paris Hilton

Dodai Stewart — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EDT

Paris Hilton has basically been kicked out of Japan. Not hot.

Aaron Sorkin To Direct Movie Based On Edwards Affair

Katy Kelleher — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:49:00 EDT

Aaron Sorkin, creator of The West Wing, will direct a film based on Andrew Young's John Edwards tell-all book. "This is a first-hand account of an extraordinary story filled with motivations, decisions and consequences that would have lit Shakespeare up." More »

Details Of Springsteen Affair Start To Surface; Former Employee Claims Brad And Angelina's Relationship Is "A Total Sham"

Hortense Smith — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 10:30:00 EDT

Bruce Springsteen allegedly had an affair with a New Jersey housewife named Ann Kelly back in 2005; details of the affair are now beginning to surface thanks to divorce papers filed by Kelly's husband in March of last year.

Lindsay Lohan Likes Guys, Bathrooms

Dodai Stewart — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:00:00 EDT

Lindsay Lohan has supposedly been spending time with "a different man every night" since breaking up with Sam Ronson:

Newlyweds Jay-Z & Beyoncé: Already Brawling

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:00:00 EDT

Lovers' spat! At a Barack Obama party, the DJ started playing "Crazy In Love" and Jay-Z grabbed the mic and said, "Sorry Bey but fuck that — let's play something else." B was pissed! Later the couple kissed and made up, though. [Mirror]