http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F Tirdad Derakhshani was born in Tehran, Iran, and raised in London and rural North Jersey, where he closely studied a theoretical, radical post-Hegelian approach to cow-tipping. He moved to Philadelphia in the mid-‘80s to seek enlightenment, and instead received a B.A. in literature at Penn. While pursuing doctoral studies in modern religious thought and philosophy, he worked at the Inquirer as a news clerk, researcher, editor, and entertainment writer. en-us Wed, 30 May 2012 15:35:54 GMT 2012-05-30T15:35:54Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=155696736&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F155696736.html Graphic novelist Neil Gaiman writes a comic panel poem for a fan’s tattoo. Wed, 30 May 2012 15:35:54 GMT 9d783e749bf0fa9e862cbc82aa6dd306 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-05-30T15:35:54Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=155689256&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F155689256.html 'Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman' star Jane Seymour will meet fans Friday and Saturday at a gallery exhibit of her paintings in King of Prussia Wed, 30 May 2012 14:20:51 GMT 9e01f3413cf16cf86fe8c39436c6e86d Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-05-30T14:20:51Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=153186756&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F153186756.html 'Jersey Shore' star Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino talks about his travails kicking drugs at rehab Wed, 23 May 2012 21:51:31 GMT f80a9aff9353d6eff9d4e0d9c6661b3b Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-05-23T21:51:31Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=153169855&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F153169855.html Fans are angry by reports Heineken has paid makers of the next James Bond film, ‘Skyfall’, to have 007 drink their beer instead of his usual martini. Wed, 23 May 2012 17:59:39 GMT 822c8a36085b7bad17f94b62637f87bb Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-05-23T17:59:39Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=151578625&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F151578625.html South Jersey's Gary Gagnon will compete on NBC's entrepreneurial show, 'Shark Tank' on Friday. Tue, 15 May 2012 18:53:38 GMT 9e5432b38f64fb6cea2e6557329b8b87 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-05-15T18:53:38Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=151567256&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F151567256.html Have a question for novelist Neil Gaiman about his work? Submit it to our reporter who will meet with Gaiman on Wednesday. Tue, 15 May 2012 18:03:54 GMT f152e7383bf897b6771ffefbda10e81c Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-05-15T18:03:54Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=151406676&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F151406676.html Fox is about to announce it has signed Britney Spears and Demi Lovato as the newest judges on 'The X Factor' Mon, 14 May 2012 18:23:45 GMT bfec65c153fb2e6e7408b26c6c94d2d3 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-05-14T18:23:45Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=150992926&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F150992926.html Sean Bean, star of HBO’s 'Game of Thrones', was arrested in London for allegedly harassing his ex-wife. Thu, 10 May 2012 19:28:22 GMT ab999b2053007e84e3f675cc2894ddde Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-05-10T19:28:22Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=150819706&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F150819706.html The Real Housewives of New Jersey's Teresa Giudice hosts a culinary mother's day at Parx Casino in Bensalem. Wed, 09 May 2012 21:08:47 GMT f7fa4e9334726b8c2bb4567c599b8fe3 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-05-09T21:08:47Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=150831306&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F150831306.html Swedish-born actor MyAnna Buring chats about her new show, 'White Heat' Wed, 09 May 2012 20:57:57 GMT 9e4d10535b630c65cefa2b1e1f276cd5 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-05-09T20:57:57Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=150605896&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F150605896.html Wilmington, Del., ranks third in a list of the most pornography-crazy cities in the nation. Tue, 08 May 2012 15:33:10 GMT 946aba1721a2a0abc1e3679c76d383f8 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-05-08T15:33:10Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=150044594&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F150044594.html Pepsi has signed a deal with Michael Jackson’s estate to use his image in ads for the soft drink company. Thu, 03 May 2012 19:08:13 GMT 7a8d53adb5331bcdce3944b84b23a2fe Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-05-03T19:08:13Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=149658986&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F149658986.html Martin Lawrence has filed for divorce from his second wife, Shamicka Gibbs. Tue, 01 May 2012 14:51:08 GMT 091990dbd61fa16c60075a3fd6d9ae95 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-05-01T14:51:08Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=149530076&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F149530076.html Khloé Kardashian and her husband, Lamar Kardashian (né Odom) are killing their reality show to concentrate on Lamar’s NBA career. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:44:15 GMT 0320648e8ba01521f85c44d4a6b2e137 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-30T19:44:15Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=149537523&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F149537523.html Actors Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard welcomed a second child, Gloria Ray. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:02:25 GMT 02ae8d34011b60e87d900016973e1a01 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-30T19:02:25Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=149106784&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F149106784.html Philly superstars The Roots will headline the city’s Fourth of July concert which also will feature Daryl Hall, Queen Latifah, Common, and Joe Jonas. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:18:45 GMT fde59684c69deee15b03589f56e577b3 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-26T21:18:45Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=148734316&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F148734316.html Doylestown-raised American Idol star Justin Guarini takes the Atlanta, Ga., stage in the world premiere of a new musical written by Stephen King and with John Mellencamp Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:45:30 GMT 2b7cabdf3fc3b4190ae96a26d5fc10a4 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-24T19:45:30Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=148718376&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F148718376.html Talk show host Anderson Cooper will auction off a look-alike Cabbage Patch Kid Doll for charity. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:46:45 GMT 7262c8b122ed966545e1f45f1af1e95d Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-24T18:46:45Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=148551524&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F148551524.html Ted Nugent, who is being investigated for making alleged death threats to President Obama, has signed a plea deal with federal prosecutors after illegally killing a bear on his TV show. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:41:41 GMT 308614496f6a423ad767289636571bfd Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-23T18:41:41Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=148542456&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F148542456.html 'The Simpsons' air an anti-Fox News message to mark Fox' 25th anniversary. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:23:32 GMT b08c415a2fbad5e9dc191474762dbd49 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-23T17:23:32Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=148540634&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F148540634.html Dick Clark’s death certificate reveals that the TV icon had undergone prostate surgery a day prior to his lethal heart attack. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:07:43 GMT e11740d84c17416a1ffde88dc75abecc Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-23T17:07:43Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=148277256&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F148277256.html Buzz Bissinger, the Pulitzer-winning author of Friday Night Lights, will speak about his books May 10 in Philadelphia Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:21:15 GMT a25675249bac447b88a823765ae5f616 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-20T17:21:15Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=148141954&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F148141954.html Acura has apologized after its ad agency posted a casting call asking for African American actors who are “not too dark” Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:16:40 GMT 38f4ffac619d6a55588ff2dfc55d3543 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-19T19:16:40Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=148131106&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F148131106.html Lindsay Lohan has a confrontation with a second women in three weeks while clubbing in Hollywood. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:04:12 GMT 5ca5a17cbe8f34d88e9b152674099b40 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-19T19:04:12Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=148127255&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F148127255.html Teen pop star Cody Simpson will sign autographs Friday at Toys"R"Us in Deptford. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:02:08 GMT 8a5891cb7d128a3bd50866159be3b99b Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-19T18:02:08Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=148125266&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F148125266.html Kelly Preston says she loves the bond breastfeeding has created between her and her son Benjamin Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:30:59 GMT 850fc3da026f1a290b276ceb0d02da7f Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-19T17:30:59Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=147356805&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F147356805.html A Sean "Diddy" Combs fan was arrested after he snuck into the hip-hop god’s mansion, slept his food, tried on his threads and slept in his bed. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 02:33:35 GMT fd7a2b4adb80a42a008770d1e01d794b Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-14T02:33:35Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=147361905&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F147361905.html It’s official: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have become engaged Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:25:50 GMT 67968cfb924d7296d21e6af32939cfff Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-13T21:25:50Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=147352715&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F147352715.html Will and Jada Pinkett Smith say they’re sick of rumors their marriage is in trouble. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:27:38 GMT 63d0384505f4bb872609e22994b018c5 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-13T19:27:38Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=147343286&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F147343286.html Joe Eszterhas, who has accused Mel Gibson of making vile and violent remarks says he has the rant on tape. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:24:14 GMT 4484330583876976cf7ee09b39e07f21 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-13T18:24:14Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=147334146&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F147334146.html Alec Baldwin will be back on 30 Rock next season despite his threat to leave NBC Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:22:08 GMT f9a35c9c77e556db3e07d8e660d0c92b Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-13T17:22:08Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=147155266&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F147155266.html In a scathing letter to Mel Gibson, screenwriter Joe Eszterhas accuses the director of anti-Semitism and of wanting to hire an assassin to kill his ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:35:11 GMT f7840e4b1dad14b62aaa22e376b8a5f4 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-13T15:35:11Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=146436413&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F146436413.html Beyonce's three concerts, May 25 through 27, at Revel in Atlantic City have sold out. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:15:39 GMT 9b7060c86a8967cf0d8f8646affbd79d Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-13T10:15:39Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=147054806&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F147054806.html An angry Alec Baldwin says he's leaving NBC and his show, '30 Rock' after he had an unpleasant run-in with a reporter from NBC's 'Today' show. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:02:50 GMT 8fcbc734e2c9e1f0acd5619560daf99c Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-11T23:02:50Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=146838665&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F146838665.html Morgan Freeman, 74, is reportedly set to marry 27-year-old step-granddaughter, E'Dena Hines. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:11:17 GMT 4d5381b8e3e31e1354c796fd69f88911 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-11T14:11:17Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=146896076&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F146896076.html Ashley Judd takes to task the media's tendency to judge celebrities by their beauty only Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:04:48 GMT 080bd5e4369baa08728973b92eaf66c9 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-10T22:04:48Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=146841996&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F146841996.html Hallmark this month is introducing a series of 84 Justin Bieber-themed greeting cards. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:24:43 GMT 38beda458fc09ec5b96d0541fecd3ef6 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-10T17:24:43Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=146828663&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F146828663.html Donald Trump’s Miss Universe Organization has altered its rules to allow women who are transgender to enter the pageant. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:02:32 GMT c39c5032533e03ac63254694d6a94f12 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-10T16:02:32Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=146425753&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F146425753.html Nicole Kidman is in talks to play Grace Kelly in a biopic about the East Falls princess turned film star turned Monacan Princess Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:40:37 GMT f72cac554a0ceda6c41669aa7527a938 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-06T19:40:37Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=146444046&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F146444046.html Rumors Kanye West and old galpal Kim Kardashian have become lovers intensify with eyewitness testimony they went out on a date. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:50:18 GMT 58d2ef61282c2e63be689a40a558ae2b Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-06T17:50:18Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=146304313&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F146304313.html Hip-hop star Mary J. Blige apologizes to fans about starring a controversial, some say racist, Burger King ad. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:23:22 GMT 6bc6f6b891f419cf5abc4234c1742c63 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-05T21:23:22Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=146321546&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F146321546.html Police in Atlanta are investigating a complaint by writer-director-actor Tyler Perry that he was racially profiled by two officers. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:42:33 GMT c07e7e03570a341075bfc131722b6c57 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-05T19:42:33Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=146308576&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F146308576.html Bahamian singer Rihanna says she has grown as a person since she was assaulted by Chris Brown in 2009. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:24:29 GMT 64f7497507e2c63a63b8ddc994c65a65 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-05T18:24:29Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=145949395&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F145949395.html Producers of MTV's 'The Real World' will hold an open casting call April 14 in Philly. Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:13:27 GMT 7a602ce606793c7c23f04193da0670c9 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-04-03T17:13:27Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=145218785&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F145218785.html Bruce Springsteen band mates visited the National Constitution Center this afternoon. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:18:47 GMT 6bbb0818d2d412e650dbfe826674d1b6 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-03-30T21:18:47Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=145215273&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F145215273.html Britney Spears reportedly has sold her house and moved in with her latest beau, Jason Trawick Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:58:44 GMT a8cd07d51a563c72f492c251c9b7bfd5 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-03-30T20:58:44Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=145201505&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F145201505.html Police reportedly found small amounts of cocaine in the hotel room where Whitney Houston died Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:53:58 GMT 813cc690c652cb69007e36ae195bc466 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-03-30T19:53:58Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=144931864&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F144931864.html Lindsay Lohan has completed terms of her probation which has dogged her for four years Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:49:07 GMT 86371b48bc887e464fb545a926245e37 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-03-30T19:49:07Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=144927413&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F144927413.html Kim Kardashian leads Forbes magazine’s list of the most over-exposed celebrities in the galaxy. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:47:18 GMT 0b64f0b50477968d07c45f57f2416006 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-03-29T17:47:18Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=964838&44=144440526&32=3796&7=989493&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fsideshow%2F144440526.html A Whitney Houson family friend claims he cleaned up the Beverly Hilton hotel room where Houston died before authorities arrived at the scene Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:55:47 GMT f28d8fe439e103633d990e1b61c32392 Tirdad Derakhshani 2012-03-27T20:55:47Z