Roger Friedman
Roger Friedman is an American entertainment news journalist. Friedman created and wrote the FOX411 news column on Foxnews.com for 10 years. He is the founder and editor-in-chief of Showbiz 411, an entertainment news column.[1]
Career
Among Friedman’s activities in celebrity journalism have been writing the “Intelligencer” column at New York magazine[2] and editing Fame magazine, where he wrote cover stories on Paul McCartney, Whitney Houston, Paloma Picasso, Carly Simon, and other stars.[3] He has also written articles which have appeared in Vogue, The New York Times, the New York Daily News, Redbook, Us Weekly, Premiere, The Washington Post, and other publications.[3]
Friedman was the co-producer, with D. A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus, of the 2002 documentary film about Memphis soul musicians, Only the Strong Survive.[1] The film was shown in the Directors' Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival,[4] Sundance, and Telluride film festivals.
The Hollywood Reporter
Friedman joined The Hollywood Reporter as a senior correspondent in May 2009.[5] He left The Hollywood Reporter in March 2010.[6]
Friedman started the column Showbiz 411 column during his time at The Hollywood Reporter. The blog is an entertainment news website where Roger and other authors report "everything from Hollywood to the Hudson". The website has since become independent. Friedman regularly writes about Michael Jackson and complications surrounding his death and estate. In addition, Friedman writes about James Franco, Mariah Carey, and Madonna. Showbiz 411 columns are constantly found on websites such as Drudge Report and CNN.
References
- ^ a b "Roger Friedman". The Huffington Post. 2010.
- ^ Google Books search for Roger Friedman columns in New York magazine
- ^ a b "About". Showbiz411.com. 2010. Retrieved 2010-10-14.
- ^ "Only the Strong Survive". Quinzaine des Réalisateurs. Retrieved 2010-10-14.
- ^ Itzkoff, Dave (2009-05-18). "Fired Columnist Is Hired". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
- ^ Finke, Nikki (2010-03-26). "Friedman Blog Exits Hollywood Reporter". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2010-10-15.