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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Seinfeld set as guest co-host Thursday on ‘Live!’
NEW YORK (AP) — You don’t see much of Jerry Seinfeld on his own new NBC show, “The Marriage Ref,” which he lets someone else host. But the 55-year-old comedian …
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Charlie Sheen due back on ‘Two and a Half Men’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A spokesman for Charlie Sheen says the actor will soon be back at “Two and a Half Men” after undergoing rehab that temporarily halted production of …
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Witherspoon: First lady is DC’s top fashionista
WASHINGTON (AP) — Actress Reese Witherspoon says her “Legally Blonde” character Elle Woods has been ousted as the most stylish woman to come to the nation’s capital by first lady …
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Man jailed for Cindy Crawford extortion
BERLIN (AP) — A German man who tried to blackmail supermodel Cindy Crawford with a photo of her bound and gagged 7-year-old daughter was sentenced to two years in jail …
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Lil Wayne begins 1-year jail term in NYC gun case
NEW YORK (AP) — After saying goodbye on concert stages and online video streams, Lil Wayne had nothing to add as he was sentenced Monday to a year in jail …
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Harry Smith colonoscopy to air on ‘Early Show’
NEW YORK (AP) — “The Early Show” co-anchor Harry Smith is scheduled to have a colonoscopy Wednesday, with live reports planned as he undergoes the procedure at a New York …
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Winners anybody’s guess at Oscars
Today’s pint-sized Picasso: Hannah Keefe of Nashua …
Friday, March 5, 2010
Beyonce in Brooklyn, helping substance abusers
NEW YORK (AP) — The president of Brooklyn has declared Beyonce an official Brooklynite. Borough President Marty Markowitz said Beyonce is a Brooklynite by marriage and by moxie. Beyonce’s husband, …
Friday, March 5, 2010
Michael J. Fox named honorary doctor in Sweden
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sweden’s Karolinska institute says it will give an honorary degree of medicine to Canadian-American actor Michael J. Fox for his work to raise funds and awareness for …
Friday, March 5, 2010
Viewers poised for Oscarcast this year
NEW YORK (AP) — The Academy Awards have a tiresome habit of calling the annual Oscar telecast “Hollywood’s biggest night.” This year the Oscarcast could prove to be a pretty …
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Ebert gets ‘voice’ grandkids can recognize
Film critic Roger Ebert says computer programmers have captured his voice from movie commentary tracks so he can type what he wants to say and listeners hear a voice that …
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Marie Osmond’s son dies in Los Angeles
Marie Osmond’s 18-year-old son Michael Blosil has died, the entertainer said Saturday. Osmond said in a statement through her publicist that her family is devastated by the “tragic loss.” She …
Sunday, February 28, 2010
‘Shutter Island’ stays afloat at No. 1
Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese continue to lure moviegoers to “Shutter Island,” while James Cameron’s “Avatar” has surpassed $700 million domestically. The Paramount Pictures psychological thriller remained the No. 1 …
Saturday, February 27, 2010
‘Lockergate’?: Producer apologizes for e-mails
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is considering action against a producer of “The Hurt Locker” who sent multiple e-mails urging academy members to …
Friday, February 26, 2010
Harry Potter speaks for gay suicide prevention
NEW YORK (AP) — Daniel Radcliffe is explaining why he has just filmed a public service announcement for The Trevor Project, the leading organization focusing on suicide prevention efforts among …
Friday, February 26, 2010
Gary Coleman suffers seizure on ‘The Insider’ set
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gary Coleman suffered a seizure on the set of “The Insider” Friday and received immediate treatment from Dr. Drew Pinsky, who happened to be on set …
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Clay Aiken takes NC stage for gay rights
More than a year after disclosing he is gay, Clay Aiken is speaking before a gay-rights event in his hometown. Aiken will deliver a speech about gay rights this weekend …
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Patti LaBelle: Some ‘Idol’ judges aren’t qualified
Patti LaBelle thinks some people shouldn’t be on “American Idol” – and she’s not talking about the contestants. “Some of the judges, I don’t think they’re qualified to even judge,” …
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Fla. woman sues 50 Cent in NYC over her sex video
A Florida woman has sued rapper 50 Cent in New York City, claiming he unlawfully distributed her homemade sex video over the Internet after editing himself into it as a wig-wearing …
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Adrian Pasdar has pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor drunken driving charge. The “Heroes” actor entered the plea through his attorney and did not attend a court hearing on Wednesday. …
Monday, February 22, 2010
Connick performs for students at White House
Harry Connick Jr. told students Sunday that music can get people through the darkest times – even a disaster like Hurricane Katrina, which devastated his hometown, New Orleans, in 2005. …
Monday, February 22, 2010
‘Shutter Island’ makes waves with $40.2M debut
Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio’s voyage to “Shutter Island” has landed them at No. 1 at the weekend box office. Their creepy crime thriller set at a remote insane asylum …
Monday, February 22, 2010
‘Hurt Locker’ takes 6 prizes at UK film awards
Britain’s love of the underdog has triumphed as intimate war drama “The Hurt Locker” beat 3D spectacular “Avatar” to take six prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film …
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Conan weighing live tour; next stop, Europe?
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former late-night TV host Conan O’Brien may be taking his act on the road and even overseas. O’Brien’s exit deal with NBC barred the former “Tonight” …
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Nas pleads not guilty to contempt in divorce case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nas faces a criminal contempt charge for unpaid child and spousal support in his divorce from fellow singer Kelis. The rapper pleaded not guilty through his …
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Duff engaged to hockey player
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Here’s something for “Gossip Girl” to talk about. Actress and singer Hilary Duff, who had a recurring guest role on the popular CW series last season, …
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Audrina Patridge’s accused stalker arrested in LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police on Friday arrested a man prohibited from contacting Audrina Patridge outside the reality star’s Los Angeles home. Zachary Loring, 24, was arrested around 8 a.m. …
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Bristol Palin seeks ex’s financial records Bristol Palin’s lawyer is seeking permission to subpoena media outlets such as Playgirl magazine and CNN to determine how much money Levi Johnston, the …
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Source: ‘Idol’ semifinalist bumped over ‘veracity’ “American Idol” contestant Chris Golightly was dropped from the top 24 semifinalists because of a “lack of veracity” during the audition process, a person …
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Chris Brown back in court for probation update Chris Brown is back in court to offer a judge an update on his progress while serving probation for beating ex-girlfriend Rihanna. …
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
US state recognizes tribe of Wayne Newton
The state of Virginia has granted official recognition for the Patawomeck Indians, the tribe of entertainer Wayne Newton. Newton visited the State Capitol earlier this month to ask for recognition …
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Rip Torn’s court date postponed to March
A judge in Connecticut has postponed actor Rip Torn’s next court appearance until March, citing a scheduling conflict. The “Men in Black” actor was to appear in court Wednesday to …
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Ricky Martin calls for focus on human trafficking
Puerto Rico needs more effective legislation to halt human trafficking in the U.S. Caribbean territory, Latin superstar Ricky Martin said Monday. …
Monday, February 15, 2010
Ricky Martin calls for focus on human trafficking
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico needs more effective legislation to halt human trafficking in the U.S. Caribbean territory, Latin superstar Ricky Martin said Monday. …
Monday, February 15, 2010
Kevin Smith oversized? ejected from flight
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kevin Smith says he’s “way fat,” but that shouldn’t stop him from flying. The director and actor says a pilot ejected him from a Southwest Airlines …
Monday, February 15, 2010
Knack lead singer Fieger dies
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. (AP) – Doug Fieger, leader of the power pop band The Knack who sang on the 1979 hit “My Sharona,” died Sunday. He was 57. …
Saturday, February 13, 2010
2 dead when truck hits bus carrying singer’s band
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — Two Arkansas men died Saturday when the pickup truck they were in ran head-on into a tour bus carrying members of country singer Trace Adkins’ band …
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Madonna to appear on ‘The Marriage Ref’
NEW YORK (AP) — Maybe she will have advice on what not to do in a marriage. Madonna, who’s been divorced twice, is going to be on “The Marriage Ref.” …
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Gabriel to miss Genesis Rock Hall induction
NEW YORK (AP) — When Genesis gets inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next month, founding member Peter Gabriel won’t be there. Rock and Roll Hall of …
Friday, February 12, 2010
Fashion designer McQueen dead at 40
LONDON – His runway shows were often like performance pieces: One featured models with headwear made of trash. Another showed off 10-inch heels shaped like lobster claws. At the pinnacle …
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Lohan to miss Vienna Opera Ball An Austrian entrepreneur says Lindsay Lohan won’t make it to Vienna’s famous Opera Ball as his celebrity date after all. Richard Lugner, a quirky …
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