Because it's always awesome to hear an actor go from their regular voice to that of their famous cartoon counterpart, here's Mike Henry -- doin' the Cleveland Brown.
After leaving a "Family Guy" party at Avalon nightclub this weekend, Mike confirmed the obvious: It's "not bad" to roll in Seth MacFarlane's crew.
"Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane ordered a delicious looking lunch yesterday with a couple PYTs. What he didn't order -- that nasty, long strand of blond hair that also found its way to the table.
Seth MacFarlane and "Family Guy" first wished upon a Jew, then wished upon a federal judge (not a Jew) and came up winners on both counts.
Federal District Judge Deborah Batts (we're making an assumption she's not Jewish) ruled the episode "When You Wish Upon a Weinstein," featuring the song "I Need a Jew," did not infringe on the copyright of the owner of "When You Wish Upon a Star."
The show, which was produced in 2000, showcased Peter's frustration that he could not manage his family's finances. He lamented how he needed a Jew to help him with his money and broke into song:
"Nothing else has worked so far So I'll wish upon a star Wonderous dancing speck of light, I need a Jew."
The court tossed out the claim the parody was a copyright infringement. Judge Batts (we still think she's not a Jew) also scoffed at the notion the parody would create "harm by association."
Christian Bale went crazy berserk on Peter Griffin -- seriously -- and by some crazy twist of fate, TMZ got our hands on the most friggin' sweet ass unedited clip you've ever heard. WARNING: Video contains explicit language.
The full "Family Guy" episode airs Sunday 9/8c on FOX.
How the hell does the guy who created "Family Guy" not get right into a bar in Hollywood?! Seth MacFarlane was initially turned away from Crown Bar last night by that same 93-pound door guy who turned away Chuck Liddell and Barack Obama's lookalike -- but then, the glorified clip-board holder heard Seth do one of the voices from his show...
After droppin' a "Giggidy, giggidy" while entertaining the paparazzi, Seth finally got approval to get past the velvet rope -- but when the doormen gave him the O.K., Seth actually told them to wait ... the way it should be.
Club Opera hosted the likes of actor/singer/blinger Jamie Foxx as he skull capped off his night of partying by ducking into a waiting Escalade.
The Ba-rockin' Obama Fundraiser at Area attracted a smorgasboring group of celebs, like "Family Guy" voicer Seth Green, who tried his baby faced best to look like an adult while getting "awwwwww-ed" like a toddler's first time on the potty. Nick Cannon also showed up, and when asked why Obama should be our next president, he let loose with an uncomfortable sigh -- not quite the linguist his music makes him out to be! Tele-Scrub Zach Braff made his usual quiet exit, but managed to look our camera square on -- can you feel his powers?
It's not a night on the town without the Hilton sisters making a flashy entrance; this time at Opera. Paris gave the barrel chested bouncer some love. Perhaps she has a thing for guards now?!
Il Sole's doors exgorgitated a loose-skinned Steven Tyler with his new arm accessory -- who looked related to Ice-T's glammy, mega-mammaried wife Coco. John O'Hurley was stumped by the brain teaser, "How's your show going?" John had no answer.
All this and more in today's jam packed, fun raising edition of Star Catcher.
It's a question on everyone's mind: Would you rather do time with Joe Francis or Paris Hilton?
That's what one photog asked "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane on Friday night as he left Les Deux. Actually, Seth was asked, "Who would you rather share a prison cell with?" -- but he broke the question down to its true meaning.
Seth also did his best to start a rumor about Burt Reynolds and Charles Nelson Reilly. It's worth noting that Seth had "a ton to drink," so we probably shouldn't take him too seriously.
Comedian Carol Burnett is suing the FOX comedy "Family Guy" for using one of Burnett's signature characters and an altered version of her theme music without permission.
In a lawsuit filed in federal court yesterday, Burnett alleges that FOX requested permission to use "Carol's Theme" -- the theme music from "The Carol Burnett Show" -- in an episode of "Family Guy." When permission was denied, the lawsuit claims that FOX then went back and had the show rewritten to "disparage Ms. Burnett using Ms. Burnett's signature ear tug."
The FOX animated series "Family Guy" is known for pushing the boundaries between good humor and bad taste -- very few topics, if any, are out of bounds for the show. And normally the jokes just bounce right off us, but there was one last night that made even us cringe.
The episode, titled "Stewie Loves Lois," is about Stewie's newfound love for mom, Lois (normally he is trying to kill her). After Stewie becomes a little too clingy, Lois decides to ignore him to try and help him become less dependent. When Stewie's attempts at attracting her attention fail, he cries out, "What is this, a Tommy Lee pool party?"
For those that don't remember, a 4-year-old boy drowned at Tommy Lee's Malibu estate in 2001 during a birthday party for Tommy Lee's son, Brandon. Lee was sued by the boy's parents, but was found not responsible for the accident by a jury. Lee said in a statement at the time, "Although I am relieved that the court has found me not negligent, there are no winners in this sad situation."
The 11th Annual E3 tradeshow hit LA this week, showcasing the latest games in the industry. The convention revealed some of your favorite TV shows and movies are getting into the game business.
Among TV programs set to get a makeover: "Family Guy," "24" and even "Desperate Housewives." The hit comedy may not seem like the obvious choice but according to producer Mary Schuyler, it's perfect fodder for an adaptation.
Big screen projects undergoing a gaming transformation include Al Pacino's "Scarface," as well as the upcoming animated film "Flushed Away."