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Ben Affleck brings Boston to Venice

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:01:41 GMT

Ben Affleck brought Boston to Venice on Wednesday, presenting a reality-driven heist film "The Town" that is destined to draw comparisons to his other films also set in his Massachusetts hometown.

Xbox ready for bigger battle in Japan

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:56:48 GMT

Battling its Japanese gaming rivals on their home turf hasn't been easy for Microsoft Corp. But the Seattle-based company is armed with a new weapon that it hopes will convince Japanese consumers to embrace the Xbox 360.

Piers Morgan replacing Larry King

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:51:15 GMT

CNN says Piers Morgan of "America's Got Talent" will replace Larry King on the network's prime-time lineup in January.

Guerra, Sanz lead Latin Grammy nods

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:47:07 GMT

The Latin Grammy nominations spread the love between established artists and newcomers, nominating songwriters Juan Luis Guerra and Alejandro Sanz in four categories each.

Google accelerates search

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:41:58 GMT

Google Inc. stepped on its Internet search accelerator Wednesday with a new feature that displays results as soon as people begin typing their request.

Snooki fined for annoying beachgoers

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:28:49 GMT

Calling her "a Lindsay Lohan wannabe," a judge has fined "Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi $500 and ordered her to perform community service after she pleaded guilty to disturbing others on a New Jersey beach in July.

'Beetlejuice' actor Glenn Shadix dies

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:08:39 GMT

Glenn Shadix, best remembered for his portrayal of a portly, pretentious designer in the metaphysical comedy "Beetlejuice," died Tuesday at his home in Birmingham. He was 58.

Deputy who arrested Mel Gibson sues

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:38:50 GMT

The Los Angeles sheriff's deputy who arrested Mel Gibson for drunken driving in 2006 sued his department on Tuesday, claiming he has since been ostracized and passed over for promotions by the agency.

Nanny kept list of Anna Nicole's drugs

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:30:08 GMT

A second nanny testifying at the drug conspiracy trial of Anna Nicole Smith's two doctors and lawyer-boyfriend said Tuesday that she kept a list of drugs given to the model and that it numbered 18 at one point.

Marley's daughter admits to using drugs

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:22:20 GMT

The youngest child of reggae legend Bob Marley has admitted growing marijuana in her Philadelphia-area home.

Barbara Walters returns to 'The View'

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:25:57 GMT

Barbara Walters is feeling wonderful after heart surgery in May — and has practically no scar, she added proudly Tuesday as she returned to active duty on "The View" after taking the summer off for recovery.

Man sentenced for Dunst handbag heist

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:57:13 GMT

A man convicted of stealing Kirsten Dunst's designer purse from a New York City hotel suite has been sentenced to four years in prison.

Burton replaced with Jabbawockeez

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:28:41 GMT

The Monte Carlo casino-resort has replaced longtime Las Vegas Strip headline magician Lance Burton with a hip-hop dance crew that shot to fame through a reality television competition, hotel officials announced Tuesday.

Tyson talks friendship with Tupac

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:40:25 GMT

When Mike Tyson looks back on his friendship with Tupac Shakur, he thinks about the rapper's big heart, explosive anger — and the one regret he has about their relationship.

Winfrey, McCartney among honorees

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:49:33 GMT

TV host and actress Oprah Winfrey has been chosen as a Kennedy Center honoree right before the start of the 25th and final season of "The Oprah Winfrey Show."

AOL teaming up with Ellen DeGeneres

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:25:26 GMT

AOL is adding talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres to its family of Web properties as it looks for ways to draw more people to its sites.

A class to die for: Zombies 101

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:04:28 GMT

Call it Zombies 101. The University of Baltimore is offering a new class on the undead.

Jolie meets flood victims in Pakistan

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:58:50 GMT

American movie star Angelina Jolie met flood victims in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday and appealed to the international community to provide aid needed to help the country recover from its worst natural disaster.

Photos: 9/7 in entertainment history

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:09:38 GMT

On September 7th, 1936, Buddy Holly was born in Lubbock, Texas.

Danielle Staub leaving Real Housewives

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:35:11 GMT

The network announced Monday that Danielle Staub, the firestarter on "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," would not be returning to the show.

John Lennon killer denied parole in NY

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:28:48 GMT

John Lennon's killer was again denied parole in New York, nearly 30 years after gunning down the ex-Beatle outside the musician's New York City apartment building.

Tim Allen becomes Chevy pitchman

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:44:52 GMT

The star of "Home Improvement" and the "Toy Story" movies is becoming a pitchman for Chevrolet.

Director Woo awarded Golden Lion

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:00:25 GMT

John Woo built his reputation with stylish Hong Kong action thrillers, then moved to Hollywood where he directed such big-budget blockbusters as "Mission Impossible II." The director is now preparing for a third phase of his career.

Facebook's new feature: Remote logouts

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:52:38 GMT

Facebook is rolling out a new security feature that lets users log out of their accounts remotely from another computer.

Bonnie Blue actress from 'GWTW' dies

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:46:20 GMT

Cammie King Conlon, the former child actress who portrayed the doomed daughter of Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone With the Wind," has died at the age of 76.

Brooks & Dunn end career in Nashville

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:26:25 GMT

The first song Brooks & Dunn ever sang together has become their last. The country music duo closed out a 20-year career at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Thursday night with their 1991 debut single, "Brand New Man," during the encore.

'Rock Band' adds Snoop Dogg music

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:14:51 GMT

Rap and rock will collide once again — this time in a video game.

'American Idol' L.A. audition Sept. 22

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:37:58 GMT

"American Idol" is expanding the talent search for its next season with an audition in Los Angeles later this month.

'Crocodile Dundee' to return to US

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:31:52 GMT

Actor Paul Hogan, star of the "Crocodile Dundee" movie trilogy, has been cleared to return home to the United States after he was barred last month from leaving Australia because of a disputed tax bill, his lawyer said Friday.

Who said 'no' to DWTS?

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:08:15 GMT

Would you want to see Sylvester Stallone do a sexy tango on "Dancing With the Stars?" Too bad. He turned them down.