Stunning! Susan Boyle Finishes Second in Britain's Got Talent (incl. video)

Susan Boyle finishes second in 'Talent' finale
Singing sensation Susan Boyle had vowed to leave the television show, "Britain's Got Talent," after a hectic week, but has since recanted and will perform at the finale Saturday, a judge for the show said.
Stunning! Susan Boyle Finishes Second in Britain's Got Talent (incl. video)
I'm stunned, as are many. Susan Boyle lost Britain's Got Talent to the ten-person dance crew Diversity. I'm so stunned and upset that rather than saying "Diversity Wins," I would rather say "Susan Boyle Loses."

Long Wharf Theatre alters play's perspective in well acted "Glass Menagerie"

Judge: Boyle was going to leave 'Talent'
Singing sensation Susan Boyle had vowed to leave the television show, "Britain's Got Talent," after a hectic week, but has since recanted and will perform at the finale Saturday, a judge for the show said.
Jay Leno to End Tonight Show Run
This is the end. Yep, the end of Jay Leno's run on The Tonight Show. Tonight's episode ends Leno's 17-year run as host of NBC's flagship late night show. He will hand over the program to Conan O'Brien. Unlike Johnny Carson, who retired when giving the reins to Leno, Jay will return in the fall with a new, prime-time show called "The Jay Leno Show."

Long Wharf Theatre alters play's perspective in well acted "Glass Menagerie"
Most great plays are immune to the vagaries of directors who wish to put their own imprint on them. Shakespeare's works have suffered and survived many a fanciful conceit and still shone through. The plays of Tennessee Williams, though, are seldom re-envisioned, save perhaps his own flight of fancy, "Camino Real.

The Scene: Wondrous balloons lift 'Up'

The Scene: Wondrous balloons lift 'Up'
With an unbroken chain of blockbuster hits under their belt, the talented team of men and women who work for Pixar seem to have the Midas touch. But the challenges continue with "Up" -- including animating thousands of balloons.

Review: 'Up' leaves you on a high

Review: 'Up' leaves you on a high
For a little while, it looks like "Up," Pixar's 10th feature-length film, is going to be a downer. Such misgivings are ill-founded. As far as razzmatazz goes, "Up" delivers the goods. Not penguins, precisely, but more than the airborne house promised by the commercials.
Rihanna's lawyer says she'll be subpoenaed to testify at C. Brown's preliminary hearing next month.
*Rihanna and Chris Brown are scheduled to be in the same courtroom next month during a preliminary hearing in his assault case. According to the Associated Press, Rihanna's attorney Donald Etra says prosecutors will subpoena his client to testify at the June 22 hearing to determine whether there is enough evidence to bring the case to trial. It would mark her first appearance in court since felony assault and criminal threats charges were filed against Brown in March. If she is called to testify, the 21-year-old singer would be subject to cross-examination by Brown's attorney, Mark Geragos.

People in the News
Hope honored on postage stamp WASHINGTON -- Bob Hope is making one more appearance with the troops. The comedian famed for his tireless travel to entertain American servicemen and women around the world is being honored with a 44-cent postage stamp Friday in ceremonies aboard the USS Midway in San Diego.

How does Pixar do it?

How does Pixar do it?
The famed animation studio says it relies on a creative team that thinks like filmmakers. But to measure up to the financial and critical success of its previous nine films, Pixar must satisfy its first audience: itself.

AT&T May Have Gamed "American Idol" Results: Report
Oof. Many have wondered just how Kris Allen (pictured) won American Idol last week, as Adam Lambert had been the favorite for much the season. A report in the New York Times points a finger straight at American Idol sponsor AT&T, and may have created a new term to boot: texting irregularities.

Big Boi shares his sole-gripping condition

Big Boi shares his sole-gripping condition
OutKast's Big Boi is a junkie, has been for years.

Mike Tyson's Four-Year-Old Daughter Dies After Accident

Metal band finds unexpected success with film
Anvil was a forgotten '80s speed-metal band until a fan-turned-director decided to make a documentary about their ups and downs. Now they find themselves with a hit.
Mike Tyson's Four-Year-Old Daughter Dies After Accident

Exodus Tyson, the 4-year-old daughter of former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson died Tuesday, a day after an accident which resulted in her accidentally hanging herself.

Zombie movie made for $70 wowing crowds

Zombie movie made for $70 wowing crowds
A budding British director is enjoying success on a shoestring at Cannes with "Colin," a new zombie feature that cost a scarcely believable $70 to make.

No Doubt back together, but did they break up?

No Doubt back together, but did they break up?
Gwen Stefani and No Doubt return after family time, projects and a couple of solo albums. But it's not a reunion, the ska-influenced pop band insists. This 53-date North American tour is different. It includes their children, individual tour buses and $10 seats.
Mike Tyson's Daughter In Hanging Accident: 4-yr-old in critical condition; On life-support. (Video)
*Exodus Tyson, the 4-year-old daughter of Mike Tyson is in critical condition after a family member found her hanging from a cord, according to MyFoxPhoenix.com. Monday around 10:30 a.m., Phoenix Police and paramedics were called out to Tyson's home on reports of an unresponsive child. CPR was administered and the child was taken to St. Joe's Hospital. She's on life support and in extremely critical condition.

Susan Boyle catapulted to finals of 'Talent'

Susan Boyle catapulted to finals of 'Talent'
Singing sensation Susan Boyle breezed through to the finals of the television show "Britain's Got Talent" after the audience on Sunday voted her semi-finals performance the best of the night.

Chace Crawford for Footloose, Elissa Sursara For Reality Show, Olivia Wilde to Kiss Megan Fox?

OLIVIA WILDE WILL KISS MEGAN FOX TO SPARE 'MOUNTAIN OX' LIFE In a humorous turn of events, the new Sexiest Woman In the World has responded to comments for the old Sexiest Woman In the World and sent tongues wagging all at the same time. Olivia Wilde, who currently holds MAXIM Magazines Sexiest Woman title has jokingly toyed with the idea of kissing Megan Fox, who earlier this year claimed she wanted to kiss the actress, admitting she found her 'so sexy, she makes me want to strangle a Mountain Ox with my bare hands."...

Did Carrie Prejean's Mother Have a Lesbian Affair?

Carrie Prejean, Miss California, who has declared herself to be against same-sex marriage, is back in the news, with a woman claiming to have had a lesbian relationship with her mother.

Zombie movie made for $70 wowing crowds

Zombie movie made for $70 wowing crowds
A budding British director is enjoying success on a shoestring at Cannes with "Colin," a new zombie feature that cost a scarcely believable $70 to make.

'Basterds' 'distinctive' or terrible?

'Basterds' 'distinctive' or terrible?
Quentin Tarantino didn't give himself any breaks while making his latest film "Inglourious Basterds," which premiered at Cannes this week.

Robots dominate 'Terminator'

Robots dominate 'Terminator'
Thirty-eight years ago, Joseph McGinty Nichol was a boy in Kalamazoo, Michigan, playing with toy robots.
Nas/Kelis Divorce Turns Ugly: Rapper asks a court to deny her any spousal support.
*Documents filed in Los Angeles reveal that Nas, 35, has asked a court to deny his pregnant wife Kelis any spousal support in their divorce. The 29-year-old "Milkshake" singer, whose first child with Nas is due in July, filed for divorce last month, according to reports. Both sides are seeking joint custody of the unborn child.

Video: Brookfield native Nick Mitchell nabs award during 'Idol' finale
Anyone thinking they had seen the last of Brookfield native Nick "Norman Gentle" Mitchell's campy appearances on "American Idol" was in store for a surprise during the show's season finale Wednesday.Mitchell was on hand in the studio audience to win the Outstanding Male Golden Idol Award during the broadcast, beating four other nominees from the show's early stages.

Natalie Cole underwent 'successful (kidney) transplant' surgery; will suspend tour to recuperate.
*Natalie Cole is the recipient of a brand new kidney, according to an announcement Wednesday from her reps. The 59-year-old singer underwent successful kidney transplant surgery, her camp stated without any further details at press time. Cole will reportedly postpone her summer tour as she recovers.

Another "Slumdog Millionaire" Star's Home Torn Down
Rubina Ali, who played young Latika in the Oscar-winning film "Slumdog Millionaire," and who was reportedly offered "for sale" by her father (though it was later denied), has joined Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail, the 10-year-old who played the character Jamal Malik as a child, in having her house demolished.

How Allen ascended from meek audition to 'Idol"
LOS ANGELES -- Not much has changed about Kris Allen since his mostly forgettable "American Idol" audition. Well, except for the winning-it-all part. When the 23-year-old college student from Conway, Ark., first auditioned with Leon Russell's "A Song for You" in Louisville, Ky.

Ten important kisses in history

Ten important kisses in history
Pucker up as we explore 10 smooches that changed religion, art, culture, and history.
Spielberg To Produce Epic MLK, Jr. Bio-Pic: Deal sets off another fight between King siblings.
*Steven Spielberg, Suzanne de Passe and Madison Jones are set to produce a biopic on slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. for DreamWorks, which has acquired rights to his life story, reports Variety. The dal was made with King's son, Dexter. King, who was assassinated in 1968 in Memphis at the age of 39, copyrighted his speeches, books and famous works during his lifetime. Dexter, who is chairman and CEO of King Inc, has been embroiled in a legal tussle with his siblings Bernice King and Martin Luther King III over who controls the personal papers of their late mother, Coretta Scott King, among other things. And it looks like Dexter, and possibly Dreamworks, is going to be imbroiled in yet another legal tussle with Bernice and Martin, III because, according to the Associated Press, they're not too thrilled with the agreement. "This is a deal that Mr. Spielberg and his people ... have entered into believing that they have the blessing of The King Estate. They don't have the blessings of Bernice and Martin King," Bernice King told The in a telephone interview on Tuesday after finding out about the arrangement in an e-mail from Dexter King.

Rapper Dolla shot, killed at L.A. mall

Rapper Dolla shot, killed at L.A. mall
A rapper was fatally shot Monday afternoon at a shopping mall in Los Angeles.

ATL Rapper 'Dolla' Shot And Killed In LA: Man with loaded 9mm handgun has been detained.

Blood, elephants and naked cyclists
Competition in the movie business is cut-throat at the best of times, and even more so when it comes to Cannes.
ATL Rapper 'Dolla' Shot And Killed In LA: Man with loaded 9mm handgun has been detained.
*An up and coming Atlanta based rapper named Dolla was shot and killed at an upscale shopping mall that borders Beverly Hills and Los Angeles on Monday. Dolla, an associate of the Akon camp, was fatally shot in the head near a valet stand outside the Beverly Center mall. At EUR press time no arrests have been made, but police were questioning a man found hours later with a gun in the ticketing area of the Los Angeles International Airport, according to reports. Apparently Dolla, 21, whose real name is Roderick Burton II, was shot after an argument with the gunman, his publicist Sue Vannasing told the Los Angeles Times.

What the former Cat Stevens believes

What the former Cat Stevens believes
It was the hottest ticket in town. Colin Farrell was there. So were Michelle Branch, Josh Groban and Chris Isaak. No, we're not talking about a Britney Spears or U2 concert. We're talking about a star-studded, invitation-only club show by Yusuf -- the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens.

Lil Kim to write book about being jailed: It will detail 'things I learned and went through.'
*Lil Kim will reflect upon her 10-month federal prison stint in a new tell-all book to be titled "The Price of Loyalty." According to the Post Chronicle, the rapper and recent "Dancing With the Stars" standout will write about her experience behind bars at the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia. She was accused of lying about her former Junior M.A.F.I.A. group member and co-manager's involvement in a 2001 shooting in Manhattan, New York, and was found guilty of perjury.

Norway sweeps Eurovision Song Contest

Norway won this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow on Sunday with the upbeat ballad "Fairy Tale" composed and sung by Alexander Rybak.

'Botanica' is stunning portrait of life in New England

Hoops star, jazzman dies
Wayman Tisdale, who became a successful jazz musician after retiring from pro basketball, died Friday morning following a two-year battle with cancer, his agent said.
Dishin' Dirt on Russell Simmons, Ciara, Willie D, CW's The Game and more...
Ciara is gracing the cover of next week's Jet Magazine. I would say "looking fabulous as usual" but then I would be lying. I am not feeling the two toned hair. I know y'all think I "hate" on Ciara...but I don't. I just call it like I see it. Y'all know that hair is not a good look. Nuff said... Side Bar-If you haven't already, make sure to grab your copy of Ciara's new CD, "Fantasy Ride." You have to respect the sista'z hustle. She is working hard and paying dues. We are wishing you much success on this new CD Cici.

'Botanica' is stunning portrait of life in New England
"Botanica," the latest flight of fantasy from the imaginative hand of choreographer Moses Pendleton for Momix, his Washington, Conn., based dance companyopened Wednesday for a three-week run at the Joyce Theatre in New York City.In this first work in four years, Pendleton has devised a multi-media piece that recreates the beauty, wonder and sadness of life's cycle seen through the spectrum of the four seasons in New England.

Bassist for Pearl Jam mugged in Atlanta

Bassist for Pearl Jam mugged in Atlanta
So much for Southern hospitality.

Review: 'Angels & Demons' has its blessings

Review: 'Angels & Demons' has its blessings
Critics and Catholics were quick to denounce Ron Howard's faithfully irreligious film of Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code" when it was released almost exactly three years ago. They may take to "Angels & Demons" more kindly.
"Slumdog Millionaire" Child Star's House Bulldozed
Eight Oscars and $326 million in box office receipts later, the impoverished lives of some of the stars of the hit film "Slumdog Millionaire" are little improved. Local on Wedneday bulldozed the shanty house belonging to the family of Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail, the 10-year-old who played the character Jamal Malik as a child.

Caylee's grandparents: No doubts daughter Casey is innocent

Caylee's grandparents: No doubts daughter Casey is innocent
The body of their 2-year-old granddaughter, Caylee Anthony, was found in Florida in December. And their daughter, Casey Anthony, is charged in her death. She could be executed if convicted. It's a case that has gripped America.

'Godfather' force gets back to writing

'Godfather' force gets back to writing
When it comes to telling a story, few know how to do it better than Francis Ford Coppola.
Bono Reveals Controversial Elvis Poem: Call The King A White N***er
Bono of the famous rock band U2 has revealed his love for Elvis Presley in a poem. While he admires and loves the controversially deceased rock and roller, Bono defines the rocker from various angles that may be controversial to some. Bono revealed the poem, "American David" on BBC's Channel 4 yesterday morning. While this is the first time he has performed the poem, he wrote it 15 years ago in 1994 and made a recording of it only two years ago. One line of the 14-minute salute says: "Elvis the white nigger ate at Burger King and just kept getting bigger." Link to the rest of it by clicking through to the site.

Eyes Set To Kill make huge impact in Brazil
If the members of Arizona-based screamo band Eyes Set To Kill ever need a tremendous ego boost, they need to return to Brazil, where they recently headlined their own tour and were incredibly well received. And I say this about a band that has been touring packed clubs stateside for the better part of the past five years.

Going to extremes for high school reunions

Going to extremes for high school reunions
Carl Kurlander was a struggling writer, living in a converted laundry room in a seedy part of Hollywood, when his five-year high school reunion rolled around.
MTV's LaLa (Carmelo Anthony's Fiancée) Explains Ejection From DallasDenver Game (Video)
*After a rough night watching her fiancée Carmelo Anthony and his Denver Nuggets battle the Dallas Mavericks at the latter's American Airlines Center Monday night, LaLa Vasquez is firing back in the form of a statement. The MTV personality was ejected from the arena following an unspecified "incident" with some Dallas fans sitting behind her. She says the altercation aired on television took place only after she and her son were verbally attacked by nearby Dallas fans, who allegedly used racist language and even threw ice cubes at them. She sent her son home early and was preparing to leave herself when she was physically pushed, according to a statement from her rep. Check out the video at EURweb.com

The Biggest Loser 2009 Winner

62 years of Cannes icons
The Cannes Film Festival possesses a unique continental glamour of its own that has attracted the great and the good of film for decades. The sun-drenched beach setting is a perfect opportunity for stars to exhibit their style, be it on the sand or on the red carpet.
The Biggest Loser 2009 Winner

Who won NBC's The Biggest Loser 2009? This year, it was all about couples, and as the season finale opened tonight, there were two couples, but only three slots open.

'Harvey' is dated comedy about man and imaginary rabbit
Whimsy is one of the least viable concepts in theater. Asking adults to pay high ticket prices to indulge themselves in the possibilities of a tooth fairy, the Easter Bunny or Santa Claus borders on the impossible. Mary Chase's "Harvey," written in the dream-deprived days of World War II, was a hit, in no little part to the appearance of Frank Fay and Josephine Hull in the leading roles on Broadway and later Hull and James Stewart in the film version.

Miss California USA keeps title

Miss California USA keeps title
Donald Trump will let Miss California USA Carrie Prejean keep her title despite controversy over semi-nude photos and charges by state pageant officials that she had abandoned her duties to devote time to opposition to same-sex marriage.

Katie Price, Peter Andre announce separation

Katie Price, Peter Andre announce separation
British model and television personality Katie Price, also known as Jordan, and her singer husband, Peter Andre, are to separate, according to a statement released Monday.
More Semi-Nude Miss California Pictures Emerge
Miss California Carrie Prejean's fate is set to be decided today by Donald Trump. That said, we wouldn't want him to make his judgment without all the evidence, now would we?

What made critics 'miserable' last year

What made critics 'miserable' last year
As the 2009 Cannes Film Festival draws near, filmmakers who have made the event's short list hope that their films will be blessed with that hard-to-earn Cannes buzz, which could lead to awards and financial success. But the story doesn't always have a Hollywood ending.
The last pictures of Marilyn Monroe, taken the weekend before she died

It is the face that enraptured the world and here, Marilyn Monroe lights up the camera as she larks around on a weekend with friends.

For Obama and the Press, One Night to Relax

President Obama took the stage at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner Saturday night and said he was going to "speak off the cuff"as two teleprompters loudly whirred into place.

World & UK News: EastEnders wins award for best soap

Entertainment Weekly's Picks of the week
More than a dozen TV series sign off for the summer this week -- or, in the case of "Prison Break," forever -- but none has as much riding on it as the final two hours of this mojo-recapturing season of "Lost."
World & UK News: EastEnders wins award for best soap

EastEnders has been named the best soap at the British Soap Awards for the second year running.

Fans think of 'Brady Bunch' star as mom

Fans think of 'Brady Bunch' star as mom
Florence Henderson, "The Brady Bunch" mom, may be one of America's best-loved mothers.
Nude Rihanna Pictures Leaked
It's a bad week for celebrities with regards to photos they probably don't want just anyone to get a look at. First there's Miss California Carrie Prejean's semi-nude photos, and now a set of nude Rihanna photos have been leaked to the web.

'Semi-star' of Broadway shines in 'Everyday Rapture"
Solo performances on Broadway are often conceived for celebrity watchers who want to drink in the persona and talent of a star for an entire evening. That can be too much, "mirror mirror, on the wall" self admiration for many of us. "Everyday Rapture," a musical, autobiographical portrait of Sherie Rene Scott, which just opened at the Second Stage Theatre, is infinitely better-crafted than routine star-gazing material and is just about the best solo theater portrait seen since the inimitable