Macy s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010

Gina Wilhelm Actress - Macy s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010

The 84th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade airs at 9 a.m. on NBC on Thursday, November 25.

This tradition is considered by many to be the official start of the holiday season. Approximately 3.5 million people watch the parade on television every year.

Being invited to participate in the parade is a big honor. The parade includes floats, marching bands, giant balloons, and various celebrities.

This year participants include the Broadway cast of "Million Dollar Quartet," the Rockettes, Ann Hampton Callaway, and Betty Buckley.

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The Golden Compass

Gina Wilhelm Actress - The Golden Compass

"The Golden Compass," the 2007 movie based on the popular children's book series, has made its regular television debut. Will there ever be a sequel to this picture?

Starring Nicole Kidman as the villainous Mrs. Coulter, the movie won an Oscar for Best Achievement in Visual Effects, a BAFTA award, an Art Directors Guild Award, and a Costumers Design Guild Award.

Nicole Kidman and Dakota Blue Richards, who played heroine Lyra, were both also nominated for Best Performance - Female in the National Movie Awards, UK.

The book "The Golden Compass" was the first in the "His Dark Materials" trilogy written by Philip Pullman. However, to date there has been no sequel to the movie.

Critical reception for the movie was mixed, and it didn't make a profit until its international screening.

While there is a possibility of a sequel, there are no concrete answers as to when - or whether - one will occur. There is no schedule for the release of one at this time.

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Amber Tamblyn

Gina Wilhelm Actress - Amber Tamblyn

Amber Tamblyn joins the cast of "House" tonight for a 13-episode arc. When she got the offer, she knew of the show's star, Hugh Laurie, primarily from his work on "Black Adder."

Of Mr. Laurie, Tamblyn said, "He's incredible. He's been so much fun to work with." She was in awe of his ability to carry a program for seven years.

Tamblyn, of course, was the title character of the show "Joan of Arcadia" for two years and knows whereof she speaks.

She originally didn't want to do "House," believing it just a medical show. She has since learned that, "it's a very complex show about complex characters and their dark traits, their light traits, everything."

Tamblyn will be playing the "annoyingly smart" Martha Masters until at least March. "House" airs on Fox on Monday nights at 8 p.m.

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Vanessa Minnillo

Gina Wilhelm Actress - Vanessa Minnillo

Actress and former "Total Request Live" host Vanessa Minnillo has gotten engaged to Nick Lachey.

Minnillo appeared in "Disaster Movie" and had a recurring role in "The Bold and The Beautiful." In addition to hosting "TRL," she was also a correspondent on "Entertainment Tonight."

She had also been a host and judge on the show "True Beauty" and had appeared in a music video for Lachey's solo single "What's Left of Me."

Lachey, formerly of the group 98 Degrees, was previously married to Jessica Simpson and appeared with her on the MTV reality show "Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica."

In a statement to People.com, Lachey and Minnillo said, "We're excited and incredibly happy about our engagement and we look forward to a wonderful future together."

Congratulations to the happy couple!

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Demi Lovato Rehab

Gina Wilhelm Actress - Demi Lovato Rehab

Disney star Demi Lovato checked herself into rehab recently for "emotional and physical issues."

The actress, who stars on "Sonny With A Chance," had been on the Jonas Brothers World Tour/Camp Rock 2 Tour.

A representative from Disney has released a statement of support, saying, "We support Demi’s decision to put her health first and we send her our best wishes.”

Demi's father has also released a statement: "Demi’s always had a good head on her shoulders. It’s best for her right now if she is able to get away from everyone to focus on her treatment.”

Gina Wilhelm Actress wishes Ms. Lovato the best of luck and a speedy recovery.

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Hathaway Declared Good Actress Value

Gina Wilhelm Actress - Hathaway Declared Good Actress Value

Forbes Magazine has named Anne Hathaway its "Best Actress for the Buck." The honor was decided by how much Hathaway's movies make in relation to how much she is paid.

In addition to being an Oscar nominee for "Rachel Getting Married," Hathaway has been in such high-grossing films as "Get Smart" and last summer's "Alice in Wonderland."

Forbes has determined that Hathaway brings back $64 for every dollar she's paid.

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