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Letterman case going to trial

Letterman case going to trial
A request by the man accused of attempting to extort $2 million from David Letterman to have the case dismissed was denied Tuesday.

Big name guests coming to 'Glee?'

Big name guests coming to 'Glee?'
Counting down the days until the television guilty pleasure "Glee" returns with new episodes.
'Drugs didn't kill Brittany'

A month after her sudden death, Brittany Murphy's mother and husband say they are convinced the actress died of natural causes, not drugs or an eating disorder.

'Spenser' novelist Robert Parker dies

Brit backlash against Susan Boyle?
She wowed Simon Cowell and captivated people worldwide, but she's getting no love from the Brit Awards.
'Spenser' novelist Robert Parker dies

Robert B. Parker, the blunt and beloved crime novelist who helped revive and modernize the hard-boiled genre and branded a tough guy of his own through his "Spenser" series, has died.

Heidi sending a bad message?

Heidi sending a bad message?
A co-star of "The Hills's" Heidi Montag says her recent plastic surgery sends a dangerous message.

When fans just can't get enough

When fans just can't get enough
Obsessive, overenthusiastic, fanatical -- call them what you will.
Leno Anticipates Return to 11:30, Lauds O'Brien

FILEIn this June 1, 2009 file photo provided by NBC, Conan O'Brien makes his debut as the host of NBC's "The Tonight Show" in Universal City, Calif.

Nicolas Cage will pay IRS $14 million

Nicolas Cage will pay IRS $14 million
Nicolas Cage is determined to get his financial house in order and to pay the IRS all that he owes in back taxes.

Carl Smith, country music Hall of Famer, TV star and 1950s hitmaker, dies at 82 in Tenn.

Carl Smith, a country music hitmaker of the 1950s and 1960s known for his dynamic voice and good looks, has died.

Golden Globes awards presented tonight

The TV awards at tonight's Golden Globes may lack the glamour of their movie counterparts.

Dennis Hopper files for divorce

Dennis Hopper files for divorce
Dennis Hopper, who's battling cancer, has filed for divorce from his wife, Victoria, Los Angeles court records show.
Golden Globe Awards Preview

George Clooney is riding high, sitting on best actor Golden Globe nomination for "Up in the Air." But he won't be carrying an acceptance speech with him on awards night.

Top-earning celebrity couples

Top-earning celebrity couples
What makes more than an uber-celebrity who earns millions? A pair of uber-celebrities.

Lovely Bones ignores compelling story

Review: Great cast can't save 'Last Station'
It's easy enough to venerate a saint, even of the secular variety, but you wouldn't want to find yourself married to one.
Lovely Bones ignores compelling story

Photo provided by Dreamworks Studios/ Saoirse Ronan stars as Susie Salmon, a young girl murdered at age 14, who watches her family and her killer from a place between Heaven and Earth.

'Lovely Bones' misses balance novel achieved
Narrated by a murdered 13-year-old girl looking down upon her family from heaven, Alice Sebold's 2002 novel "The Lovely Bones" managed an impressive feat: It held the divine and the earthly in delicate balance. But in his badly misjudged, terminally uninvolving film version, director Peter Jackson ("The Lord of the Rings") conjures up two completely distinct universes -- a lush, computer-generated heaven, and a somber, gritty, 1970s-era Philadelphia -- and never do the twain meet.

2010: The 'year of plus'?

2010: The 'year of plus'?
Plus-sized models are in the forefront of the fashion business -- but that might not be a trend.
Charlie Sheen Wants To Bar Cameras From Hearing

An attorney for Charlie Sheen has asked a judge in Colorado not to let television cameras record a court hearing next week related to allegations that he threatened his wife with a knife.

O'Brien's smart move

O'Brien's smart move
David Bianculli says that Conan O'Brien has struck a blow for the "Tonight Show" -- and himself.
David Copperfield rape investigation closed

Federal prosecutors closed a two-year rape investigation of magician David Copperfield yesterday without filing charges, and police in nearby Bellevue say his accuser made a false sexual assault claim against another man last month.

Sarah Palin inks deal with Fox News

Sarah Palin inks deal with Fox News
One-time Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is taking on a new challenge: TV commentator.

Jared Leto, angry rock star

Jared Leto, angry rock star
When Leto first caught the public eye in the '90s, it was as the brooding youth on the critically-acclaimed "My So-Called Life."
`Up,' `The Hurt Locker' top Golden Tomato Awards

In this film publicity image released by Summit Entertainment,Jeremy Renner is shown in a scene from, "The Hurt Locker." http://www.rottentomatoes.com/An animated adventure about a widower who sails away in a house lifted by a bouquet of balloons and an up-close look at a bomb-squad unit in Iraq were the top critical favorites of 2009.

People.com correction: Elin did not sue Irish paper

People.com correction: Elin did not sue Irish paper
PEOPLE.com regrets a reporting error that appeared in the story "Five Things You Didn't Know About Elin Nordegren," originally published on December 3.

Fans have 'Avatar' blues

Fans have 'Avatar' blues
The completely immersive film may have been a little too real for some fans who say they have experienced depression and suicidal thoughts.
Purported 3rd White House crasher shows invite

A man whose attendance at a White House state dinner is in dispute is arguing that he had an invitation to the November party for the visiting Indian prime minister.

Special Olympics Benefit Honors Elvis

On the red carpet
Get a close-up view of celebs in the spotlight, from Amy Adams to Ashton Kutcher.
Special Olympics Benefit Honors Elvis

Elvis was spotted St. Clair Shores on Saturday night blue suede shoes and all.

Randy Jackson: No Lambert clone on next 'Idol'

In this May 20, 2009 file photo originally released by Fox, finalists Adam Lambert, left, Kris Allen, center, and host Ryan Seacrest are seen during the season finale of American Idol in Los Angeles.

Gossip Girl slept here

Gossip Girl slept here
Kate Ryan's fiancé will not let her live down the fact that she chose a hotel for their weekend getaway from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to New York based on the teenage drama "Gossip Girl."
Jake's Take on 'Extraordinary Measures'

He is best known for his roles as Han Solo, Indiana Jones and Jack Ryan, but Jake Hamilton introduces a side of actor Harrison Ford that many people may not know.

Couple disagree on what makes a house a home
Dear Carolyn:I'm a 30-year-old who has a wonderful partner of five years. We've lived together for four. My problem is I don't like living with him anymore. Now that I have some disposable income I want to decorate; I want my home to be clean and inviting.

The Clash, Pink Floyd get royal stamp of approval

The Clash, Pink Floyd get royal stamp of approval
After the gloom of December's postal strikes, Britain's Royal Mail has started the new year in the right tune with the launch of 10 stamps which feature iconic album covers.
Elvis Fans Mark 75th Birthday at His Beginning

The Associated Press 2 comments In this Dec. 10, 2009 photograph, a statue of a 13-year-old Elvis Presley stands before the church... In this Dec.

'Youth in Revolt'

Leno jokes about rumors
Entertainer Jay Leno did the ol' soft shoe as speculation swirled that NBC might cancel his show or move it back to the 11:35 p.m. ET time slot.
'Youth in Revolt'

"Youth in Revolt" isn't bad -- the cast is too good for it to be bad -- but archly comic coming-of-age fables are tricky things, and this adaptation of the first three C.D. Payne stories about an Oakland teenager's improbable life, times, fantasies and picaresque sexual adventures does not precisely feel like This Year's Stuff.

January Jam Battle of the Bands at Heirloom
One day I'd like to see an actual battle of the bands where the musicians put down their instruments, pick up boxing gloves, then step inside the ring. But until then I'll have to settle for the next best thing -- the January Jam Battle of the Bands.The battle takes place Saturday at the Heirloom Arts Theatre in Danbury.

Hasselhoff leaving 'Talent'

Hasselhoff leaving 'Talent'
David Hasselhoff is saying goodbye to "America's Got Talent" after four years as a judge.

Talk-show host in prank-call scandal to quit BBC

Make or break for 'American Idol?'
There was a time when "Idol" was unstoppable in the ratings. But will that still be the case in season nine?
Talk-show host in prank-call scandal to quit BBC

In this Feb. 23, 2009 photo British TV presenter Jonathan Ross, right, and wife Jane Goldman arrive for the World Premiere of the film Watchmen in central London.

Perry, Brand engaged

Perry, Brand engaged
Katy Perry and Russell Brand are headed to the altar, Brand's publicity firm told CNN.
On heels of 'Dancing' win, Osmond dives into radio

Singer Donny Osmond is coming back to the airwaves as he launches a radio show on the heels of his "Dancing With the Stars" win.

Poor publicity a wasted opportunity

'Nanny Returns' to hard times
The authors of "The Nanny Diaries," which poked fun at posh parenting, are back with a sequel.
Bob Barker helps stop whaling with namesake ship

Five million dollars for an anti-whaling ship? Bob Barker says the price is right.

Start the new year with some old-fashioned values
If you, as a parent of a teen or tween, have begun to think that young girls are going a bit too far, you might be right. With the popularity of videos like "Girls Gone Wild" where amateurs are baring all, and a celebrity culture with the likes of Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan flashing at every opportunity, one might ask, where have morals and manners gone?
Poor publicity a wasted opportunity

- From Sydney Confidential

SHE came home to Sydney to promote the new Transformers movie but Isabel Lucas’s over-zealous US publicist meant the trip was largely wasted.

Photographers were not only barred from any interviews she conducted, they were not allowed at Tuesday night’s premiere in Bondi Junction.

It’s understood Lucas was happy to poseand did for an old paparazzo friend who contacted her directly.

Instead of vivid photos of Lucas at the launch, her US publicist, who flew back to LA with her charge yesterday, issued this bland handout photograph.

While the Westfield cinema complex has held many red carpet affairs, a Paramount spokeswoman yesterday said it was “too small” to stage one. It’s understood while Paramount wanted to open the event to photographers, the unnamed US publicist refused.

Kevin Bacon to be recognized for philanthropy

Series gets a second 'Life'
It was a show about beautiful people with some ugly ratings -- but
Kevin Bacon to be recognized for philanthropy

In this Dec. 1, 2009 file photo, Kevin Bacon attends the Museum of the Moving Image salute to Clint Eastwood with a special screening of "Invictus" in New York.

Critics: 'Hurt Locker' is best film

Critics: 'Hurt Locker' is best film
Iraqi war drama "The Hurt Locker" won big with the National Society of Film Critics on Sunday.

Kevin Alejandro Joins True Blood

'Biggest Losers' share big victories
As the next cycle of "The Biggest Loser" debuts Tuesday we follow up with some past winners.
Kevin Alejandro Joins True Blood

Southland 's Kevin Alejandro is joining HBO's vampire drama True Blood from creator Alan Ball, as a series regular for its third season.

Patrick Watson's unusual sounds

Patrick Watson's unusual sounds
At a Patrick Watson concert, no kitchen utensil is safe, no car parts are off limits, and no place is out of bounds.
Celebrity Big Brother lineup under wraps

Vinnie Jones, would he make a good Big Brother housemate? Among those rumoured to be taking part are former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson, ex-footballer-turned-actor Vinnie Jones and Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood's former girlfriend, Ekaterina Ivanova.

Actors juggling multiple franchises

Actors juggling multiple franchises
With the success of "Sherlock Holmes," Robert Downey Jr. will be juggling movie franchises for the detective and "Iron Man." Here are other actors who have carried multiple tent poles on their shoulders.
Elton John Says He's Helping Eminem Fight Drugs

Elton John says he has been helping American rapper Eminen fight drug problems for more than a year.

Actors juggling multiple franchises

Actors juggling multiple franchises
With the success of "Sherlock Holmes," Robert Downey Jr. will be juggling movie franchises for the detective and "Iron Man." Here are other actors who have carried multiple tent poles on their shoulders.
Elton John Says He's Helping Eminem Fight Drugs

Elton John says he has been helping American rapper Eminen fight drug problems for more than a year.