Friday, September 3
Palace: Blair memoirs 'cheap and cheerful'
LONDON, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Queen Elizabeth II is displeased that former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's memoir details private meetings between the two, members of her staff said.
Children's book on evolution wins award
LONDON, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- An illustrated children's book with an evolution theme has won an award in Britain, and its author says it's an important topic for youngsters to learn.
Lopez, 'Idol' reportedly close to deal
HOLLYWOOD, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez is close to inking a deal to be an "American Idol" judge, people with knowledge of the negotiations said.
Lohan allegedly nicks nanny with car
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Lindsay Lohan allegedly struck a woman pushing a stroller as the actress was turning her vehicle in Hollywood, witnesses said.
Snoop Dogg jumps on anti-cybercrime wagon
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Rapper Snoop Dogg, once a criminal, is now a crime-stopper, teaming with U.S. Internet security company Symantec on the "Hack is Wack" video contest.
Woo wins lifetime achievement award
VENICE, Italy, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Chinese director John Woo earned the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement award Friday at the Venice Film Festival.
Sistine Chapel pollution levels too high
VATICAN CITY, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- The level of atmospheric pollution in the Sistine Chapel is too high and the number of visitors threatens priceless art, a Vatican official said Friday.
Paris Hilton may be on hook for $160K
MIAMI, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- A federal judge in Florida ruled Paris Hilton broke her contract by not doing interviews with British and Russian media for her 2006 flop "Pledge This!"
Brendan Fraser heads to Broadway
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Film star Brendan Fraser is preparing for his Broadway debut in "Elling," a U.S. version of a play that ran in London in 2007.
Indian filmmaker jailed in Houston
HOUSTON, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- A documentary filmmaker remained jailed in Houston on federal immigration charges for allegedly having brass knuckles in his airplane luggage, authorities said.
Axl Rose keeps fans waiting, then leaves
DUBLIN, Ireland, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- Only die-hard Guns n' Roses fans caught the heavy metal band's complete performance in Dublin, where the band left the stage after playing only four songs.
Thursday, September 2
Spanish 'Mecca' disco angers some Muslims
AGUILAS, Spain, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- A Spanish disco called La Meca angered some Muslims in the country, who said the name was disrespectful to their faith.
Scientists 'listen' to paint pigments
MONTREAL, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- A new technique that can "hear" the sound of colors may help art restorers identify the pigments in centuries-old paintings, researchers say.
Letterman's would-be blackmailer freed
NEW YORK, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- The former New York CBS television producer convicted of trying to blackmail "Late Show" host David Letterman was released from prison Thursday.
Tree cathedral grows in Italy
BERGAMO, Italy, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- The world's first tree cathedral has taken root in a forest near Bergamo in northern Italy, the Italian news agency ANSA reported.
Calendar, parties mark '90210' day
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- It only happens once a century and Thursday was the day the calendar and a once-popular U.S. television show were the same: 90210
Kurdish 'Romeo and Juliet' could be staged
TEHRAN, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- A Kurdish version of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" could be staged in Tehran, Iranian stage director Amir Dejakam said.
Sheik issues fatwa against reality TV
RABAT, Morocco, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- A religious leader in Morocco has issued a fatwa calling candid camera TV shows "among the most grave and abhorrent of sins."
Brother: Hostage-taker sought death
SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 2 (UPI) -- The brother of the gunman shot dead by police at Discovery Channel headquarters in Maryland said Thursday he believes James J. Lee was seeking death.
Sly, Rice, Alley danced away from 'DWTS'
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- Some big names in the entertainment and political worlds turned down ABC's offer to be on "Dancing With The Stars" when it airs this month in Los Angeles.
'Transformers 3' extra hurt in stunt scene
HAMMOND, Ind., Sept. 2 (UPI) -- A movie extra working on "Transformers 3" in Hammond, Ind., was seriously injured by a flying metal object during a stunt, Indiana State Police said.
T.I., wife arrested on drug charge
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- Rapper T.I. and his wife Tameka "Tiny" Cottle were arrested in Los Angeles on a drug-possession charge, an arrest report indicated.
Perry's 'Teenage Dream' tops albums chart
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- "Teenage Dream" by Katy Perry claimed the No. 1 spot on Billboard's album chart based on U.S. sales, pacing a pack of titles debuting in the Top 10 this week.
'Love the Way You Lie' tops singles chart
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- Eminem and Rihanna's "Love the Way You Lie" retained the No. 1 spot on the Billboard singles chart for U.S. sales.
Apple takes on television a second time
CUPERTINO, Calif., Sept. 2 (UPI) -- U.S. technical giant Apple shifted its direction in its foray into television, introducing a $99 device that will stream shows commercial-free to viewers.
Suspect: 'Planet does not need humans'
SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 2 (UPI) -- James J. Lee, identified as the gunman killed by police at the Discovery Channel in Maryland, had a history of environmental extremism, online posts indicate.
Wednesday, September 1
Judge allegedly pimped lawyer wife
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- The Canadian Judicial Council says a complaint has been filed against an associate chief justice alleging she engaged in inappropriate sexual behavior.
Apple bites into rental business
CUPERTINO, Calif., Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Apple Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs made it official Wednesday: The Cupertino, Calif., computer giant soon will offer 99-cent TV show rentals on iTunes.
The Duke's manse on the market
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Well, Pilgrim, if you want to buy John Wayne's home in Orange County, Calif., it'll cost you a cool $2.2 million.
Studio completes Memphis-to-Nashville move
MEMPHIS, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- House of Blues Studio D -- the Memphis studio for Isaac Hayes, Sam the Sham and Three 6 Mafia -- says it's completed its trek to its new home in Nashville.
Rapper Young Buck files for bankruptcy
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Rapper Young Buck has filed Chapter 13 bankruptcy two days after IRS agents raided his Hendersonville, Tenn., home, court records indicate.
Webber hopes to salvage 'Love Never Dies'
NEW YORK, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Lousy reviews, infighting and composer Andrew Lloyd Webber's health combined to put a kibosh on the U.S. opening of "Love Never Dies," theater observers say.
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Michael Douglas undergoing cancer therapy NEW YORK, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- What began as an irritating sore throat turned out to be Stage 4 throat cancer, U.S. actor Michael Douglass revealed on "The Late Show with David Letterman."
Miranda Lambert paces CMA awards with nine
NASHVILLE, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Miranda Lambert led the pack with nine nominations, including entertainer of the year, announced by the Country Music Association in Nashville.
13 musicians N.C. Hall of Fame inductees
KANNAPOLIS, N.C., Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Actor-gospel singer Andy Griffith and bluegrass great Doc Watson are among the newest inductees in the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame, the organization said.
Prof: Found Books predate 'world's oldest'
DAEGU, South Korea, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- A professor at a South Korean university said he discovered 12 books printed with movable metal type that are 100 years older than the official oldest book.
Biden formally hands over Iraq command
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden formally handed over command operations to the Iraqis Wednesday at a Baghdad palace once occupied by Saddam Hussein.
Russia's RT Spanish channel airs in D.C.
MOSCOW, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Russian news channel RT introduced Washington to its Spanish-language, 24-hour broadcast Wednesday, the Russian network said.
Japanese-Argentine pair top tango dancers
BUENOS AIRES, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- A Japanese-Argentine couple took top honors in the stage dancing division of the Eighth World Tango Championships in Buenos Aires.
Summer movie receipts lag behind 2009
HOLLYWOOD, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- With the summer movie season officially ending Labor Day, overall receipts in U.S. box offices lagged behind the same period last year, a review indicated.
Jolie pitches for more aid to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- U.S. actress and U.N. Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie called on the public to step up its financial support for Pakistani flood victims.
Michael Douglas undergoing cancer therapy
NEW YORK, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- What began as an irritating sore throat turned out to be Stage 4 throat cancer, U.S. actor Michael Douglass revealed on "The Late Show with David Letterman."
Local bedbug issues mostly residential
Sept. 01--Wisconsin hasn't been immune to a recent nationwide spike in the bedbug population, but local hotels seem to be avoiding the pest problem.
Put vaccinations on the back-to-school to-do list
Sept. 01--With the first day of school comes supplies to buy and car pools to coordinate.
Tuesday, August 31
Zsa Zsa back in hospital, stabilized
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Nonagenarian celebrity Zsa Zsa Gabor was stabilized and undergoing tests at a Los Angeles hospital Tuesday, her publicist said.
Historic NASA photos go on the Web
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- NASA has posted almost 200 pictures covering 50 years of the agency's history on the photo-sharing Flickr Web site for public feedback, officials say.
First round of CMA awards announced
NASHVILLE, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Nashville star Miranda Lambert competes against herself in two categories of the first round of nominees announced Tuesday by the Country Music Association.
Lady Gaga gaga for healthy eating
ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Lady Gaga, the U.S. singing sensation known for her over-the-top arena shows, is a stickler for keeping to a healthy routine, the singer's choreographer says.
'Virgin' co-star on trial for stabbing
VISTA, Calif., Aug. 31 (UPI) -- A Los Angeles actor stabbed his former girlfriend repeatedly when he found her with another man at her home, prosecutors said at the start of the trial.
Consumer confidence up after 2-month drop
U.S. consumer confidence rose in August after two months of
'DWTS' Sliwinska says she's leaving show
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Edyta Sliwinska, a dancing pro on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars," confirmed on her Twitter page she is leaving the popular Hollywood show.
Rowling donates $15.5M for MS research
EDINBURGH, Scotland, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- British author J.K. Rowling said she donated $15.5 million to the University of Edinburgh to establish a multiple sclerosis research clinic.
Man indicted in 'Shizz' creator's death
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Police were searching for a 27-year-old man indicted in the death of Leshawn "Sugar Shizz" Talbert, who inspired the dance "The Shizz," Louisville police said.
Celeb DJ 'incredibly sad' about dog attack
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Offering condolences, U.S. celebrity DJ Samantha Ronson said nothing she could do would alter the fact that her dog allegedly fatally attacked another dog.
GNR's Slash seeks divorce
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash has filed for divorce from his wife of nearly nine years, documents in Los Angeles Superior court indicate.
Lohan assigns blame for troubles
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Troubled U.S. actress Lindsay Lohan says her career isn't finished and blames bad company and her dad for some of her woes.
TLC says yes to 'Dress' for sixth season
NEW YORK, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- U.S. cable network TLC ordered a sixth season of the reality fashion series "Say Yes to the Dress," with 18 episodes set to air in February, the network said.
Mexican appeal for Frenchwoman in kidnap
MEXICO CITY, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Attorneys for a Frenchwoman sentenced to prison in Mexico on kidnapping charges say they have filed an appeal on constitutional grounds.
Hilton denies cocaine found in purse hers
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- U.S. socialite Paris Hilton has denied ownership of cocaine found in a purse she was carrying when she was arrested during the weekend in Las Vegas.
New D.C.-based drama green-lighted
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Another ensemble drama set in Washington is in the works for ABC, centered on twentysomethings balancing personal and professional lives, media insiders said.
Darkness and bite: Resurgent bedbugs cozy up to Maine
Aug. 31--PORTLAND -- Deirdre Strout was about to inspect an apartment for bedbugs Monday afternoon when a woman who was passing by saw Strout's Atlantic Pest Solutions van, stopped the car and jumped out.
Monday, August 30
Bristol Palin joins 'DWTS' cast
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Bristol Palin and David Hasselhoff are in the cast for the upcoming season of the U.S. TV series "Dancing with the Stars," ABC announced Monday.
Palin as president: 6 out of 10 say no
NEW YORK, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Despite Sarah Palin's prominence, a majority of Americans and a significant number of Republicans doubt she would be an effective president, a poll indicates.
Manny time: Ramirez-to-Sox a done deal
Aug. 30--By Mark Gonzales
Earl reaches Category 4 strength
Hurricane Earl bulked up to Category 4 status Monday afternoon as it churned to the north of Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands, forecasters said.
Detroit orchestra rejects pay cut plan
DETROIT, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- A Detroit Symphony Orchestra strike vote comes at the wrong time with the Motor City trying to reverse its economic fortunes, a development official said.
Emmys night filled with winning newcomers
Aug. 30--"Modern Family" broke through the old guard and won as best comedy series at the 62nd annual Emmy Awards Sunday night while "Mad Men" continued to charm Emmy voters and scored a three-peat.
Actress Rossellini to lead Berlin jury
BERLIN, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Actress Isabella Rossellini has been chosen to lead the Berlin International Film Festival jury in 2011, festival officials said.
Jackson Browne concert postponed
BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Illness forced postponement of singer-songwriter Jackson Browne's Monday performance in Buffalo, N.Y., his Web site said.
Paris Hilton faces felony drug charge
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Heiress and U.S. socialite Paris Hilton was charged with felony cocaine possession following her weekend arrest in Las Vegas, police documents indicate.
Helmsley manse value falls
GREENWICH, Conn., Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Even the wealthy aren't immune from the brutal housing market if the negotiated sale price of Leona Helmsley's Greenwich, Conn., estate is any indication.
Sellout crowds for Rappers Eminem, Jay-Z
DETROIT, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Rappers Eminem and Jay-Z will perform together in two concerts in Detroit and two at Yankee Stadium in what promoters say are landmark events.
'Detroit 1-8-7' red-carpet event in works
DETROIT, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- The Motor City is preparing a red-carpet premiere for "Detroit 1-8-7," the first prime-time drama produced in the city, a show representative said.
Titian work water-damaged from fire
VENICE, Italy, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- A work by the 16th century Italian artist Titian sustained water damage in a fire in a Venetian church, officials said.
Store sees hope in return of Elvis
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 30 (UPI) -- A Kentucky store manager said the return of Elvis Presley impersonators after a yearlong lull may be a good sign for the economy.
Ailing Bieber reschedules N.Y. fair date
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Aug. 30 (UPI) -- An illness forced teen singing sensation Justin Bieber to reschedule his concert at the New York State Fair to Wednesday, state fair officials said.
Google works to launch pay-per-view films
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Google's YouTube officials are negotiating with Hollywood movie studios to start a global pay-per-view video service at the end of 2010, executives said.
'Mad Men' wins third best drama Emmy
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- ABC's "Modern Family" won for best comedy and AMC's "Mad Men" took top drama honors Sunday night at the 62nd annual prime-time Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.
Sunday, August 29
It's Shakespeare -- in Klingon
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 29 (UPI) -- In the United States, where many people can't speak English properly, a Washington acting troupe says it will perform Shakespeare in Klingon.
Oxford dictionary to be digital only
LONDON, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- The next edition of Britain's venerable Oxford English Dictionary will not be printed due to the Internet's impact on declining book sales, its publisher says.
'Bachelor'/'Bachelorette' contestants wed
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- A pair of contestants on the television shows "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" have tied the knot in a ceremony at the Rumor Hotel in Las Vegas.
George Michael completes drug rehab
LONDON, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Pop singer George Michael says he secretly enrolled in a 14-day drug detoxification program after smashing his car into a London storefront.
Lewis telethon seeks recession rebound
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Jerry Lewis says he isn't overly worried about the effect the U.S. economy might have on donations to his upcoming muscular dystrophy telethon.
Fantasia gives impromptu performance
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Fantasia Barrino, the former "American Idol" winner who attempted suicide earlier this month, says she is bouncing back in Las Vegas.
Miami park empties when tiger escapes
MIAMI, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Officials at Miami's Jungle Island say about 20 visitors asked for their money back as they hustled out after a tiger escaped from its enclosure.
Israeli performers boycott settlements
JERUSALEM, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Some of Israel's most prominent actors, artists and directors are refusing to perform in West Bank settlements.
Lennon's commode sold at auction
LIVERPOOL, England, Aug. 29 (UPI) -- A toilet reportedly used by former Beatle John Lennon sold for $18,341 to an unnamed bidder at a Beatles convention held in Liverpool, organizers say.
Saturday, August 28
Paris Hilton, boyfriend
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Socialite Paris Hilton is facing a cocaine charge and her boyfriend, Cy Waits, is accused of driving under the influence, Las Vegas authorities say.
Usher: Divorce not a failure
ATLANTA, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- U.S. pop singer Usher says even though his marriage to Tameka Foster has ended in divorce, he doesn't consider the union a bust.
Students to surprise Morrison at Emmys
HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Students at the Orange County (Calif.) High School of the Arts plan to surprise alumnus and "Glee" star Matt Morrison at the Emmy Awards in Hollywood Sunday.
Texas teen literary festival canceled
HUMBLE, Texas, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- A teen literary festival in Humble, Texas, was canceled after writers protested the removal of best-selling author Ellen Hopkins from the event.
Brooke Shields breaks hand during rehearsal
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Actress Brooke Shields broke her hand while getting ready for a stage show in Los Angeles and is now wearing a cast.
Mayberry a draw for fans 50 years later
MOUNT AIRY, N.C., Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Goober's suit has come home to Mount Airy, N.C., where it's still TV's Mayberry after 50 years.
'Machete' may not receive Texas film grant
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- The head of the Texas Film Commission says he is debating whether Robert Rodriguez's new film "Machete" deserves to receive Texas film incentives.
Montalvo Arts Center to be refurbished
SARATOGA, Calif., Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Actress Joan Fontaine is financing the refurbishment of her mother's namesake Lilian Fontaine Garden Theatre in Saratoga, Calif.
Peter Scolari set for latest comedy turn
NEW YORK, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Actor Peter Scolari says he was born for comedy, which will suit him just fine when he opens off Broadway next week in "It Must Be Him."
Family illness ends Whoopi's London run
LONDON, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Whoopi Goldberg had to cancel her London run in "Sister Act" after her mother suffered a stroke, the producers of the musical announced.
Chicagoans headed to SNL?
CHICAGO, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- The number of Chicagoans working for the NBC comedy program Saturday Night Live continues to grow.
John Cusak to play Poe in 'The Raven'
HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Hollywood actor John Cusak will play author Edgar Allen Poe in the upcoming film "The Raven," the project's producers announced.
Burglar charged in K.C. newsman's death
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 28 (UPI) -- A suspect has reportedly confessed to strangling an assignment editor from a Kansas City television station during an alleged burglary, court documents said.
Friday, August 27
A&E to air third season of 'Hoarders'
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- A&E says its U.S. reality program "Hoarders" is to return next month for a third season.
Julio Iglesias marries Miranda Rijnsburger
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Singer Julio Iglesias has married model Miranda Rijnsburger, his companion of 20 years, in Marbella, Spain, sources told People.com Friday.
Police close aid info desks at U2 gig
MOSCOW, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Police in Moscow closed information desks set up at a U2 concert by Amnesty International, Greenpeace Russia and the ONE Campaign, RIA Novosti said.
Chinese man plays piano with toes
BEIJING, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- A Chinese man who lost his arms in a high-voltage accident as a child is electrifying audiences with his piano virtuosity using his toes, fans say.
O'Brien not allowed to slam NBC at Emmys
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Talk-show host Conan O'Brien is restricted from bad-mouthing NBC, his former employer, at this weekend's Emmy Awards show, sources told The Hollywood Reporter.
MacLachlan, Arquette cast in Fonda film
NEW YORK, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Australian director Bruce Beresford has cast Kyle MacLachlan and Rosanna Arquette in "Peace, Love & Misunderstanding," the movie's producers said.
Pranksters place TARDIS on MIT roof
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Pranksters at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology placed a replica of a famous British TV time machine on the roof of a campus building.
Money motive for educated lap-dancing women
LONDON, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- English lap-dancing women are motivated by money and career choices and 25 percent have a degree, a study indicates.
Cage discusses New Orleans in PSA
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Film star Nicolas Cage talks with community leaders in New Orleans about the disaster-plagued region in a video produced by Amnesty International.
Sisto to star in 'Spirit' on NYC stage
NEW YORK, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- The Manhattan Theatre Club says Jeremy Sisto will star in the world premiere production of Beau Willimon's stage drama "Spirit Control."
'Toy Story 3' crosses $1B mark
BURBANK, Calif., Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Disney Pixar's "Toy Story 3" crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office Friday, the Hollywood film studio announced.
James Marsters joins 'Inches' pilot
NEW YORK, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- James Marsters, Andrea Martin and Stephanie Jacobsen have joined the cast of Syfy's 90-minute pilot "Three Inches," the U.S. television network said.
Milestone television wall mounts recalled
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- A Minnesota company is recalling about 131,000 of its television wall mounts because they present a danger of injury to people, a federal agency says.
Jackson's elder kids head to school
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- The previously home-schooled son and daughter of late pop star Michael Jackson are now attending an exclusive private school in California, sources told TMZ.
McGregor-Carrey film set for Dec. release
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- After a year on the film festival circuit, "I Love You Phillip Morris," starring Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor, is set for a North American release in December.
Mayer: Recent statements not about Aniston
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- U.S. recording artist John Mayer says comments he has made about his music shouldn't be mistaken for hints he has reunited with ex-girlfriend Jennifer Aniston.
Connery says he is retired from acting
EDINBURGH, Scotland, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Scottish film icon Sean Connery, who is 80, indicated he's through with acting.
Thursday, August 26
Report: Blockbuster plans bankruptcy
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Blockbuster Inc., a fallen star in movie rentals, has been meeting with Hollywood executives to prepare for bankruptcy, sources told the Los Angeles Times.
No jail time for pop star in HIV case
DARMSTADT, Germany, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- German pop star Nadja Benaissa, who was found guilty of infecting a former sexual partner with the HIV virus, has received a two-year suspended sentence.
Netflix App available for iPhone
LOS GATOS, Calif., Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Netflix, based in California, announced Thursday the availability of its free Netflix App for iPhone and iPod touch.
'Apprentice' gets start date
NEW YORK, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- The latest edition of the U.S. show "The Apprentice," featuring 16 economically challenged contestants, will have a 2-hour premiere next month, producers said.
Canada terror suspect was 'Idol' entrant
TORONTO, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- A third suspect in an alleged Canadian terrorist bomb plot linked to al-Qaida once appeared in Canada's version of "American Idol," a newspaper said Thursday.
Xzibit to guest star on 'Detroit 1-8-7'
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Recording artist, actor and TV personality Xzibit has signed up to guest star in an upcoming episode of the new drama, "Detroit 1-8-7," ABC said Thursday.
Danes, Danson to be Emmys presenters
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Claire Danes, Ted Danson and Mariska Hargitay have been booked as presenters at Sunday's Emmy Awards show in Los Angeles.
Paisley, Underwood named CMA show hosts
NASHVILLE, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood have agreed to reunite for a third time as hosts of the 44th annual CMA Awards show in Nashville, organizers said.
Susan Boyle to sing for Pope in Glasgow
GLASGOW, Scotland, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Scottish singing phenomenon Susan Boyle is to perform at an open-air mass Pope Benedict XVI is scheduled to say when he visits Glasgow next month.
Oprah may tape last show in Soldier Field
CHICAGO, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Oprah Winfrey hints that the final edition of her iconic talk show may be taped next year in Chicago's Soldier Field.
Mariah Carey addresses baby buzz
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- U.S. pop star Mariah Carey took to her Web site to address, but not confirm or deny, rumors she is pregnant with her first child.
Henner, McDowell join 'Vamps' cast
NEW YORK, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Marilu Henner, Zak Orth and Malcolm McDowell have joined the cast of writer/director Amy Heckerling's new film "Vamps," now shooting in Detroit.
'Lie' remains No. 1 on U.S. record chart
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Eminem and Rihanna's "Love the Way You Lie" is No. 1 on the U.S. record chart for a sixth week, Billboard.com reported Thursday.
Own J.D. Salinger's toilet for $1 million
KERNERSVILLE, N.C., Aug. 26 (UPI) -- A North Carolina collector is auctioning "The Catcher in the Rye" author J.D. Salinger's toilet on eBay with an asking price of $1 million.
Markets' sales take a hit
Aug. 24--An egg recall didn't stop diners at Carolyn's Cafe in Redlands from ordering them up in the style they prefer Monday morning.
Stars lining up for Lewis MDA telethon
TUCSON, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- David Archuleta, Enrique Iglesias and Lynyrd Skynryd have signed up to perform on Jerry Lewis' U.S. Labor Day telethon, 21 1/2 hours long, organizers said.
Bon Jovi's 'greatest hits' CD on its way
NEW YORK, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- A career-spanning, greatest-hits CD from the U.S. rock band Bon Jovi is set for release in November, The Island Def Jam Music Group announced Thursday.
Friars Club to roast Quentin Tarantino
NEW YORK, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- The Friars Club says it plans to roast filmmaker Quentin Tarantino at a ceremony this fall in New York.
'Song' tops U.S. DVD sales chart
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- The Miley Cyrus-Liam Hemsworth romance "The Last Song" is the top-selling DVD in the United States, Rentrak reported Thursday.
St. Petersburg Times, Fla., Ivan Penn column: Florida safe from egg recall so far
Aug. 26--Recalls are funny things. Today your product isn't on the list. Tomorrow it is.
Wednesday, August 25
Hootie helps raise money for working poor
COLUMBIA, S.C., Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Hootie and The Blowfish say the proceeds raised by the release of a new version of their song "Hold My Hand" will go to aid the working poor of South Carolina.
'Biutiful' headed to Toronto film fest
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Roadside Attractions and Liddell Entertainment say they have acquired the North American rights to Mexican filmmaker Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's "Biutiful."
Hasselhoff, Alley set for 'Dancing'?
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- David Hasselhoff, Kirstie Alley and Jennifer Grey are to compete on Season 11 of the U.S. series "Dancing with the Stars," Zap2it.com said Wednesday.
Kelly Preston is expecting a boy
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Kelly Preston's publicist has confirmed the 47-year-old Hollywood actress is pregnant with a boy.
Letterman to appear on 'The View'
NEW YORK, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- U.S. TV talk-show host David Letterman will be on hand for the season premiere of "The View" to welcome back Barbara Walters from her medical leave, ABC said.
Lauer lands Bullock interview
NEW YORK, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Matt Lauer is to interview Hollywood film star Sandra Bullock for NBC's "Today" show, the network announced Wednesday.
Coppola to get Thalberg Award
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Aug. 25 (UPI) -- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Wednesday filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola will receive the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award in Los Angeles.
Cyrus and Hemsworth break up
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Liam Hemsworth's publicist says the Australian actor and his longtime girlfriend, U.S. singer/actress Miley Cyrus, have broken up.
Omni closes in on deal with Nashville
NASHVILLE, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Omni Hotels said it has reached a tentative deal with Nashville to build a $250 million, 800-room hotel next door to the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Judge sets new rules for Lohan
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Lindsay Lohan's attorney says the U.S. actress will undergo rigorous outpatient treatment for drug and alcohol addiction now that she is out of rehab.
'Recovery' still tops U.S. album chart
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Eminem's "Recovery" is No. 1 on the U.S. album chart for a seventh non-consecutive week, Billboard.com reported Wednesday.
Simmons to mosque protesters: Coexist
NEW YORK, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Music mogul Russell Simmons suggests supporters and foes of the construction of a mosque near New York's World Trade Center site learn to coexist.
MacDowell to co-star in 'Footloose'
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- U.S. actress Andie MacDowell has joined the cast of "Footloose," a musical remake of the 1984 classic teen film, EW.com reported.
Jackson, Beatles make great artist list
NEW YORK, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Alicia Keys, Ozzy Osbourne, The Beatles and Michael Jackson are to be featured on a four-night special called "100 Greatest Artists of All Time," VH1 said.
Effects of egg crisis vary at Valley sites
Aug. 25--The national egg recall is trickling down to restaurants in California.
Toshiba to launch glasses-free 3-D
TOKYO, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Japanese electronics firm Toshiba Corp. said it would launch 3-D televisions that do not require the viewer to wear special glasses.
Tuesday, August 24
Jolie to star in Bosnian war romance
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- U.S. film star and human-rights activist Angelina Jolie says she plans to start shooting this fall a romantic drama set during the 1992-95 Bosnian war.
Lester donates Beatles' scripts to BFI
LONDON, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- U.S. director Richard Lester has donated the working scripts for The Beatles' movies "A Hard Day's Night" and "Help" to the British Film Institute.
Lithgow: Hall in remission, doing well
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- John Lithgow says his "Dexter" co-star, U.S. actor Michael C. Hall, is doing very well in remission from Hodgkin's lymphoma.
'Lost' items prove popular at auction
CALABASAS, Calif., Aug. 24 (UPI) -- The Dharma van Hurley drove on the supernatural TV series "Lost" sold for $47,500 at an auction in California, memorabilia dealer Profiles in History said.
Report: Lindsay Lohan leaves rehab
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Actress Lindsay Lohan was released Tuesday from her court-ordered drug rehabilitation program at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, RadarOnline reported.
'Walking Dead' to get Halloween premiere
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- AMC says it plans to premiere its new U.S. zombie series "The Walking Dead" on Oct. 31, Halloween.
Short's wife died of natural causes
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles County coroner's office says actor-comedian Martin Short's wife, Nancy Dolman, died of natural causes at the age of 58.
Shooting wraps on 'Gun Hill Road' in NYC
NEW YORK, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Shooting has successfully wrapped in New York's Bronx borough on Rashaad Ernesto Green's first feature-length film, "Gun Hill Road," its producers said.
Jewel to perform on Emmys show
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- U.S. singer-songwriter Jewel is to perform during the In Memoriam tribute at this weekend's 62nd Primetime Emmys Awards show in Los Angeles.
Mogadishu hotel stormed, 30 killed
Somali gunman dressed as police officers stormed a hotel in Mogadishu Tuesday, killing more than 30 people, including several Somali lawmakers, officials said.
Sketch reveals rare composition
BANGOR, Maine, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- A Maine man who bought a sketch of an early 19th century streetscape at a bank auction said the piece turned out to be part of an 1835 composition.
Report: Grand Canyon park at 'risk'
PHOENIX, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- The Grand Canyon, one of America's iconic national parks, is under threat from without and within, a report from a conservation group says.
California sues 'the Tax Lady'
SACRAMENTO, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- The state of California is suing a nationally known tax attorney, claiming her firm does little work and issues fraudulent bills, court papers say.
George Michael pleads guilty in pot case
LONDON, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- U.K. pop star George Michael has lost his driver's license for six months after pleading guilty to driving under the influence of drugs and possessing cannabis.
Fantasia says OD wasn't an accident
NEW YORK, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino has confirmed her recent overdose on aspirin and a sleep aid was a suicide attempt.
Miss Mexico crowned Miss Universe in Vegas
NEW YORK, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Miss Mexico, Jimena Navarrete, was crowned Miss Universe 2010 Monday night at a ceremony in Las Vegas.
Monday, August 23
Aniston headed to 'Cougar Town'
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston has signed on to guest-star on her longtime friend Courteney Cox's TV sitcom "Cougar Town," TVGuide.com said.
'Housewives' banned from N.J. country club
NEW YORK, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- The North Jersey Country Club has apologized to members for allowing the rowdy cast of "Real Housewives of New Jersey" to tape on club grounds in Wayne, N.J.
Martin Short's wife Nancy dead at 58
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Nancy Dolman, the Canadian-born wife of actor-comedian Martin Short, has died, Short's publicist said Monday. She was 58.
State sees no new egg-related salmonella cases
Aug. 23--No additional clusters of salmonella illnesses have been identified in Wisconsin or around the country, state and federal health officials said Monday, as investigators continue to probe the source of a nationwide outbreak linked to two Iowa egg companies.
Moyer, Paquin to be Emmys presenters
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Newlyweds Stephen Moyer and Anna Paquin have signed on as presenters for the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards show in Los Angeles, organizers said.
Conan's staff unhappy about pay cuts
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Conan O'Brien's writing staff is unhappily expecting pay cuts since his new U.S. talk show will run on TBS instead of NBC, sources told the New York Post.
Fox, Wallach to be TCM guest programmers
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Michael J. Fox, Eli Wallach and Bill Hader have been booked as Turner Classic Movies' guest programmers, the U.S. cable television network said.
Lennox to release Christmas CD
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Scottish singer-songwriter Annie Lennox has signed with Universal Music Group for a long-term worldwide recording agreement, the company announced.
Winslet dating model Dowler
LONDON, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Twice-divorced British actress Kate Winslet is dating U.K. model Louis Dowler, UsMagazine.com said Monday.
Report: MJ doc's trial to begin in January
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- The involuntary manslaughter trial of late pop star Michael Jackson's personal physician won't begin in Los Angeles until January, RadarOnline reported.
Hines and Young file for divorce
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Cheryl Hines and her husband, produce-manager Paul Young, have filed for divorce, the U.S. actress announced Monday.
Pitt: Oil spill may warrant death penaity
LONDON, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Hollywood actor and activist Brad Pitt says he would consider the death penalty for those responsible for the BP oil spill.
Fantasia to talk about suicide try on VH1
NEW YORK, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino has taped an interview with VH1 discussing her recent hospitalization for an alleged suicide attempt, the network said.
Salmonella cases up in Ventura County amid national egg recall
Aug. 20--Salmonella is on the rise in Ventura County amid a national outbreak linked to hundreds of millions of recalled eggs.
Stars flock to Clinton N.Y. birthday bash
NEW YORK, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Paul McCartney, Katie Couric, Christie Brinkley and Jimmy Buffett were among the guests at former President Bill Clinton's 64th birthday party in New York.
Catherine Bell gives birth to a son
CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Catherine Bell's publicist says the television actress has given birth in Charleston, S.C., to a son she named Ronan.
'Official' Dr. Seuss Web site goes live
NEW YORK, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- A Web site intended to make U.S. author Dr. Seuss's books interactive for children and their parents in new ways has gone live, it has been announced.
Sunday, August 22
Report: Hip-hop's Faith Evans busted
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Singer Faith Evans was reportedly busted by Los Angeles police at a drunk-driving check point, sources told TMZ.com Sunday.
Vendors, revellers gather at 'Hempfest'
SEATTLE, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- More than 150,000 people attended a "Hempfest" in Seattle to promote the use of marijuana as a medicinal product, a spokesman says.
DMC's camp offers get-away for foster kids
PEEKSKILL, N.Y., Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Rap pioneer Darryl McDaniels of Run DMC says his camp for foster kids helps youngsters form necessary personal bonds with others.
Blagojevich at superhero convention
ROSEMONT, Ill., Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said he enjoyed being back among the people this weekend as he signed autographs at a Chicago-area comic book convention.
Killers frontman has new album
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers says his solo album does not mean the group is disbanded.
Sports columnist Jay Mariotti free on bail
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Sportswriter and television personality Jay Mariotti was out on bail Sunday after Los Angeles police said he was arrested on a domestic violence charge.
HBO big winner in Emmy ceremony
LOS A, Calif., Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Cable network HBO was the big winner in the annual Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, capturing 17 statuettes for achievement in a variety of categories.
'True Blood' co-stars trade vows
MALIBU, Calif., Aug. 22 (UPI) -- The stars of HBO's "True Blood, Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer, were married in a ceremony in California, it was reported Sunday.
Saturday, August 21
Van Gogh painting still missing
CAIRO, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Authorities were hunting Saturday for a $50 million Vincent Van Gogh painting stolen from a Cairo museum, Egypt's culture minister said.
ESPN's Mariotti arrested in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- ESPN personality and sports columnist Jay Mariotti has been arrested and booked on suspicion of a felony after a domestic disturbance, Los Angeles police said.
Underwood overcomes panic attacks
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. country music star Carrie Underwood, 27, says she has overcome panic attacks.
Urban taking time out from big venues
NASHVILLE, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Australian country music star Keith Urban, now living in Nashville, is taking a break from constant big venue concerts, Parade magazine reports.
Ou Le Swimming Pool singer dead at 22
HASSELT, Belgium, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Charles Haddon, the lead singer for the British band Ou Le Swimming Pool, apparently committed suicide at a music festival in Belgium, police announced.
iPad may boost e-textbook sales in U.S.
NEW YORK, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- A U.S. software developer says the iPad and similar tablet computers have all the makings of a breakthrough in the adoption of digital college textbooks.
Comcast-NBC deal in hands of regulators
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Comcast Corp.'s bid to acquire control of NBC Universal is in the hands of U.S. regulators now that the public comment period for the deal has ended.
Report: Pratt shops Montag sex tape
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Spencer Pratt, soon-to-be ex-husband of U.S. reality celebrity Heidi Montag, is purportedly shopping around a sex tape of Montag, TMZ has learned.
Streisand tabbed for MusiCares award
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Barbra Streisand will get a major award during Grammy week next year, Entertainment Tonight reports.
DeVito to accept award for Douglas
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. actor Danny DeVito will fill in for his friend Michael Douglas at the Zurich Film Festival, The Hollywood Reporter said.
Dolly, Latifah join for new movie
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Country royalty, Dolly Parton, is joining hip hop royalty, Queen Latifah, to duet in a new feature film, "Joyful Noise," The Hollywood Reporter said.
Facebook unhappy with film
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Facebook executives apparently have decided to ignore a movie critical about the creation of the social networking Web site, The New York Times reported.
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