Thursday, March 11
Identifying serial killer's pics of women
SANTA ANA, Calif., March 11 (UPI) -- California prosecutors asked the public for help in identifying women pictured in photographs found in the home and storage locker of a convicted serial killer.
Anna Nicole opera to be staged in London
LONDON, March 11 (UPI) -- An opera inspired by the life of former U.S. model and television personality Anna Nicole Smith is to premiere at London's Royal Opera House, the BBC said.
Alan Tudyk joins 'Rockford' pilot
LOS ANGELES, March 11 (UPI) -- Alan Tudyk has been cast opposite Dermot Mulroney in the remake of the U.S. private investigator series "Rockford Files," The Hollywood Reporter said.
Oprah narrates 11-part nature series
NEW YORK, March 11 (UPI) -- Talk-show host Oprah Winfrey has narrated the U.S. version of the 11-part natural history program "Life," the BBC said Thursday.
Third 'Chipmunks' flick to be 3-D
LOS ANGELES, March 11 (UPI) -- Hollywood's 20th Century Fox says "Alvin and the Chipmunks 3D," the third flick in the "Chipmunks" film franchise, will open in 2011, Variety reported.
Obama donates Nobel Prize money to charity
WASHINGTON, March 11 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama Thursday announced which charities will receive a portion of the $1.4 million award he received as a Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Stars line up for Brooks & Dunn concert
NASHVILLE, March 11 (UPI) -- Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum and Jennifer Hudson have joined the lineup for the "ACM Presents: Brooks & Dunn -- The Last Rodeo" concert in Las Vegas.
Betty White to host 'SNL'
NEW YORK, March 11 (UPI) -- U.S. television star Betty White is to serve as guest host of an upcoming episode of "Saturday Night Live," NBC said Thursday.
Roberts to star in Syfy's 'Sharktopus'
NEW YORK, March 11 (UPI) -- U.S. actor Eric Roberts has signed up to star in the television film "Sharktopus," produced by cult movie icon Roger Corman, Syfy said Thursday.
Report: Haim suffered pulmonary congestion
LOS ANGELES, March 11 (UPI) -- Corey Haim's mother says the Los Angeles coroner's office told her the former child star had an enlarged heart and suffered pulmonary congestion.
Wright to direct Ronan, Blanchett in film
LONDON, March 11 (UPI) -- British film director Joe Wright is to begin shooting his new adventure thriller "Hanna" in Europe, Focus Features announced Thursday.
'A Time to Kill' stage play planned
WASHINGTON, March 11 (UPI) -- The play version of John Grisham's legal thriller "A Time to Kill" is to have its world premiere at Washington's Arena Stage.
Mom: Sidibe will work despite weight
LOS ANGELES, March 11 (UPI) -- Gabourey Sidibe's mother is dismissing remarks U.S. radio personality Howard Stern made about the Oscar-nominated actress' weight this week.
TV host driving 210 miles in coffee car
LONDON, March 11 (UPI) -- A British TV host is driving 210 miles from London to Manchester, England, in a coffee-powered car as part of a major science fair.
Report: 8 journalists kidnapped in Mexico
REYNOSA, Mexico, March 11 (UPI) -- Eight journalists were kidnapped and at least one was killed in northern Mexico in a record wave of abductions, an inter-American press advocacy group said.
Haim, Koenig were to co-star in film
LOS ANGELES, March 11 (UPI) -- Late actors Corey Haim and Andrew Koenig were to have co-starred together in a film two years ago, but Haim was fired, the U.S. Web site TMZ said.
Conan O'Brien announces stage tour dates
LOS ANGELES, March 11 (UPI) -- Comedian Conan O'Brien announced dates for a string of North American stage shows called "Conan: The Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television Tour."
'Heart' is No. 1 on the U.S. record chart
LOS ANGELES, March 11 (UPI) -- Taio Cruz's "Break Your Heart" featuring Ludacris is No. 1 on the U.S. record chart this week, Billboard.com reported Thursday.
Weight buzz doesn't prompt Simpson to diet
NEW YORK, March 11 (UPI) -- U.S. singer and television personality Jessica Simpson says media criticism of her weight hasn't inspired her to shed any pounds.
No charges for Belzer in grab incident
NEW YORK, March 11 (UPI) -- A 21-year-old Apple store employee told police in New York television star Richard Belzer grabbed her and shook her by the shoulders.
Vaginal birth after C-section gets boost by NIH-convened expert panel
Mar. 11--Vaginal birth after Cesarean section is safe for most women and more practitioners should encourage it, a panel of experts convened by the National Institutes of Health said Wednesday.
Wednesday, March 10
Donny and Marie return to the stage
LAS VEGAS, March 10 (UPI) -- Sibling entertainers Donny and Marie Osmond resumed performing their Las Vegas stage show a day after Marie buried her son, Michael, People.com said.
Rapper DMX jailed for probation violation
PHOENIX, March 10 (UPI) -- Hip-hop star and actor DMX has been jailed in Arizona for violating his probation by using drugs such as cocaine, the Maricopa County Sheriff's office said.
Mario Lopez says his girlfriend's pregnant
LOS ANGELES, March 10 (UPI) -- U.S. television personality Mario Lopez announced Wednesday that his girlfriend, Broadway dancer Courtney Mazza, is pregnant.
Mo'Nique returns to TV after Oscar win
NEW YORK, March 10 (UPI) -- Mo'Nique has returned to work on her late-night chat show after winning an Oscar at Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, BET said.
Duff inks deal for young adult book series
NEW YORK, March 10 (UPI) -- U.S. actress and pop singer Hilary Duff has signed a deal with Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers to publish her first young adult fiction series.
'Spartacus' star diagnosed with lymphoma
LOS ANGELES, March 10 (UPI) -- Production on the second season of "Spartacus: Blood and Sand" has been delayed so Welsh-born actor Andy Whitfield can undergo cancer treatment, Starz said.
Sister wants Wood death case re-opened
LOS ANGELES, March 10 (UPI) -- Natalie Wood's sister told CNN she has asked the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office to re-open the case of the Hollywood actress' 1981 death.
Feldman grieving for lost 'brother' Haim
LOS ANGELES, March 10 (UPI) -- U.S. actor Corey Feldman said on his Web site he was heartbroken to hear his friend and frequent co-star Corey Haim died Wednesday morning.
Staite, Maher to guest star on 'Warehouse'
NEW YORK, March 10 (UPI) -- Jewel Staite and Sean Maher have signed up to guest star on the television series "Warehouse 13," which is shooting its second season in Toronto, Syfy said.
A dome away from home is deconstructed
WASHINGTON, March 10 (UPI) -- After more than 30 years of service, the iconic dome at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station has been deconstructed for possible display in a U.S. Navy museum.
Stars mourn the death of Corey Haim
Alyssa Milano, Christina Applegate and Ralph Macchio expressed their sadness over former child star Corey Haim's death Wednesday in California.
Charlie Sheen to return to 'Men' set
LOS ANGELES, March 10 (UPI) -- Charlie Sheen's publicist says the U.S. actor plans to return to the set of his sit-com "Two and a Half Men" Tuesday.
'Now' is No. 1 on the U.S. album chart
LOS ANGELES, March 10 (UPI) -- Lady Antebellum's "Need You Now" is No. 1 on the U.S. albums chart this week, Billboard.com reported Wednesday.
Stars mourn the death of Corey Haim
LOS ANGELES, March 10 (UPI) -- Alyssa Milano, Christina Applegate and Ralph Macchio expressed their sadness over former child star Corey Haim's death Wednesday in California.
Paintings stolen from Turkish museum
ANKARA, Turkey, March 10 (UPI) -- At least 18 paintings are missing from the State Museum of Fine Arts in Ankara, the Turkish Radikal newspaper reported Wednesday.
Thomas, Etheridge support water initiative
LOS ANGELES, March 10 (UPI) -- U.S. singers Melissa Etheridge and Rob Thomas are to take part in the global water initiative Dow Live Earth Run for Water.
'Doctor Who' star Smith going on bus tour
LONDON, March 10 (UPI) -- Incoming "Doctor Who" star Matt Smith is to visit several cities in the British Isles by tour bus to introduce himself, the BBC said.
Tuesday, March 9
Rogan stand-up special to get DVD release
NEW YORK, March 10 (UPI) -- Joe Rogan's stand-up act at the Southern Theater in Columbus, Ohio, was taped and is to be released on CD and DVD, Comedy Central Records said.
'Kells' sets IFC Center box-office record
NEW YORK, March 10 (UPI) -- "The Secret of Kells" has broken the opening weekend box-office record at the IFC Center, the New York theater said.
Dates set for 2010 TV Land Awards
LOS ANGELES, March 10 (UPI) -- TV Land says it plans to tape its 8th TV Land Awards show next month on the Sony Studios lot in Culver City, Calif.
Alcala sentenced to death in California
LOS ANGELES, March 9 (UPI) -- A California jury Tuesday decided convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala should be executed for killing four women and a 12-year-old girl during the late '70s.
Ga, refuses to release homicide photos
ATLANTA, March 9 (UPI) -- Several Georgia legislators want a law to ensure disturbing crime scene photos cannot be released to the news media, including Hustler magazine.
Lego blocks patch New York buildings
NEW YORK, March 9 (UPI) -- A German artist said he is working to fill in cracks in New York buildings with an unusual construction material -- plastic Lego blocks.
David Chase to direct first feature film
LOS ANGELES, March 9 (UPI) -- David Chase, the creator and producer of the iconic U.S. drama series "The Sopranos," is to make his feature film directing debut for Paramount Vantage.
Obama's inaugural gown enshrined in museum
WASHINGTON, March 9 (UPI) -- The gown first lady Michelle Obama wore to balls celebrating her husband Barack Obama's inauguration is on display at the National Museum of American History.
Halderman pleads guilty in Letterman case
NEW YORK, March 9 (UPI) -- Television news producer Robert "Joe" Halderman pleaded guilty in a New York court Tuesday to trying to blackmail David Letterman for $2 million.
SeaWorld may reinstate killer whale
ORLANDO, Fla., March 9 (UPI) -- Florida's SeaWorld said Tuesday it is reviewing safety protocols before allowing the whale that killed a trainer last month to perform before audiences.
Rep: Penn was referring to wife at Oscars
LOS ANGELES, March 9 (UPI) -- Sean Penn's publicist said the overlooked actress the Hollywood star referred to onstage at Sunday's Oscars ceremony was Penn's estranged wife, Robin Wright.
Beyonce appears in Lady Gaga video
LOS ANGELES, March 9 (UPI) -- Beyonce makes an appearance in "Telephone," the latest music video from fellow U.S. pop star Lady Gaga, Interscope Records said Tuesday.
O'Neal disappointed by Fawcett Oscar snub
LOS ANGELES, March 9 (UPI) -- U.S. actor Ryan O'Neal says he was disappointed to see his late girlfriend Farrah Fawcett excluded from the "in memoriam" segment at Sunday's Oscars.
Hoffman, Nolte may star in HBO series
LOS ANGELES, March 9 (UPI) -- Nick Nolte is in talks to star in "Luck," an HBO drama pilot set in the world of horse racing and co-starring Dustin Hoffman, The Hollywood Reporter said.
Monday, March 8
Cruise slightly hurt in motorcycle dustup
LOS ANGELES, March 8 (UPI) -- Action film star Tom Cruise was seen limping after a weekend motorcycle accident in Los Angeles, witnesses said.
Crow to guest star on 'Cougar Town'
LOS ANGELES, March 8 (UPI) -- Grammy-winning recording artist Sheryl Crow has signed up to play a recurring role on the U.S. TV comedy series "Cougar Town," ABC said Monday.
Producer defends her Oscar interruption
LOS ANGELES, March 8 (UPI) -- Film producer Elinor Burkett is downplaying her decision to interrupt director Roger Ross Williams' acceptance speech at the Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles.
41.3M watched the Oscars ceremony
LOS ANGELES, March 8 (UPI) -- Sunday's 82nd annual Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles was watched by an average audience of 41.3 million viewers, ABC said Monday.
Felicia Day cast in Syfy's 'Red'
NEW YORK, March 8 (UPI) -- Felicia Day has signed on to play a werewolf-hunting descendant of Little Red Riding Hood in the new U.S. television movie, "Red," Syfy said Monday.
Explorer says he dozed before car crash
LONDON, March 8 (UPI) -- Police say British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes told them he "dozed off" on the motorway before veering head-on into another car.
Man pre-empts 'Avatar' with proposal
BASINGSTOKE, England, March 8 (UPI) -- A British man said his girlfriend accepted the video marriage proposal he arranged to have screened before a showing of "Avatar" at his local movie theater.
Funeral held for Marie Osmond's son
PROVO, Utah, March 8 (UPI) -- Hundreds of family members and friends attended a funeral service Monday for Marie Osmond's 18-year-old son, Michael Bryan, at a Utah church.
Lil Wayne begins year jail sentence
NEW YORK, March 8 (UPI) -- Rapper Lil Wayne was formally sentenced in a New York court Monday to a year in prison for attempted criminal weapons possession, officials said.
Show seeks 'America's Worst Driver'
LOS ANGELES, March 8 (UPI) -- The executive producer of the upcoming U.S. cable TV show "America's Worst Driver" said he found bad motorists in eight major cities to be "equally pathetic."
Air guitar event raised $4,000 for schools
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., March 8 (UPI) -- Organizers of an air guitar world record attempt at Rutgers University said they fell short of the mark but raised more than $4,000 for music and art programs.
Fawcett omitted from Oscar memorial
LOS ANGELES, March 8 (UPI) -- Hollywood's Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says it wasn't an oversight Farrah Fawcett was left out of the "in memoriam" segment of Sunday's Oscars.
Elton John's gala raises $3.7M for charity
LOS ANGELES, March 8 (UPI) -- The 18th Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in Los Angeles Sunday night raised $3.7 million for the fight against AIDS, organizers said.
Stars line up for Kimmel's 'Handsome' club
LOS ANGELES, March 8 (UPI) -- Rob Lowe, Matthew McConaughey, Sting, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon took part in a comic sketch called "Handsome Men's Club" on Jimmy Kimmel's U.S. chat show.
Tenor Domingo discharged from hospital
NEW YORK, March 8 (UPI) -- Placido Domingo's publicist says the tenor has been released from a New York hospital after having a malignant polyp removed from his colon.
Cowell tops U.K celebs-that-matter list
LONDON, March 8 (UPI) -- TV personality Piers Morgan says his fellow "Britain's Got Talent" judge Simon Cowell has topped his list of U.K. celebrities that really matter.
'Addams Family' to begin previews
NEW YORK, March 8 (UPI) -- Bebe Neuwirth and Nathan Lane are set to begin preview performances of the new Broadway musical "The Addams Family," show representatives said.
Japanese town slams 'The Cove' Oscar win
TAIJICHO, Japan -- People in Taijicho voiced their disappointment over "The Cove" winning the Oscar for best documentary at the Academy Awards on Sunday night, saying the film about the town's dolphin hunting is inaccurate and intolerant of cultural differences.
Sparklehorse singer Linkous dead at 47
LOS ANGELES, March 8 (UPI) -- Sparklehorse lead singer Mark Linkous has committed suicide, a statement on the U.S. rock band's Web site said. He was 47.
Burke named new 'Dancing' co-host
LOS ANGELES, March 8 (UPI) -- Brooke Burke, the winner of Season 7 of "Dancing with the Stars," is to serve as co-host of the U.S. dance competition series, ABC announced.
Sunday, March 7
'Locker,' Bullock, Bigelow win Oscars
LOS ANGELES, March 8 (UPI) -- "The Hurt Locker" won the Oscar for best picture of 2009 at the Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles Sunday.
Mo'Nique wins supporting actress Oscar
LOS ANGELES, March 7 (UPI) -- Television personality and comedian Mo'Nique won the Oscar for best supporting actress Sunday night in Los Angeles.
Cablevision gets WABC back for Oscars
NEW YORK, March 7 (UPI) -- Cablevision subscribers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were able to watch the Academy Awards when WABC-TV was restored to the system.
Waltz, 'Up' win early Oscars
LOS ANGELES, March 7 (UPI) -- "Inglourious Basterds" co-star Christoph Waltz won the Oscar for best supporting actor in Los Angeles Sunday night.
Oscars ceremony under way in LA
LOS ANGELES, March 7 (UPI) -- Hollywood's biggest stars gathered in Los Angeles Sunday night for the 82nd annual Academy Awards ceremony, honoring the best in film of 2009.
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'Alice in Wonderland' No. 1 at box office LOS ANGELES, March 7 (UPI) -- "Alice in Wonderland" opened very strong during the weekend, raking in $116.3 million for the No. 1 U.S. box office spot.
Little Big Town adds another resident
NASHVILLE, March 7 (UPI) -- Country music couple Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook have announced the birth of their first child, a son, in Nashville.
Hollywood stars gather for charity event
LOS ANGELES, March 7 (UPI) -- Hollywood's elite gathered for the eighth annual "Night Before" gala to raise money for the Motion Picture & Television Fund, organizers say.
Michael Lohan suffers chest pains
STURBRIDGE, Mass., March 7 (UPI) -- Celebrity father Michael Lohan was hospitalized with chest pains and missed his Celebrity boxing match in Sturbridge, Mass., his girlfriend said.
Naked News a hit at British university
CAMBRIDGE, England, March 7 (UPI) -- A Cambridge University student says she read news headlines on the air naked in response to students at the British school who take themselves too seriously.
Actress Jenna Elfman welcomes baby No. 2
LOS ANGELES, March 7 (UPI) -- Actress Jenna Elfman announced to fans via Twitter that she has given birth to a son in Los Angeles.
Middle-aged women living cheerleader life
DETROIT, March 7 (UPI) -- Julie Hecker of Royal Oak, Mich., says she is part of a group of middle-aged women who don fishnets and go-go boots to serve as cheerleaders for Detroit.
Fox renews sci-fi drama 'Fringe'
LOS ANGELES, March 7 (UPI) -- A FOX TV publicist has confirmed the renewal of the U.S. network's science fiction drama, "Fringe."
Brad Paisley at home after stage tumble
NASHVILLE, March 7 (UPI) -- Country star Brad Paisley was home in Nashville Sunday, recovering from a 6-foot fall during a concert in Charleston, S.C., the night before.
Grammy winner arrested for solicitation
NEW YORK, March 7 (UPI) -- Grammy Award-winning crooner D'Angelo has been arrested in New York for allegedly propositioning an undercover police officer, authorities said.
Russia crowns new beauty queen
MOSCOW, March 7 (UPI) -- A beauty from Yekaterinburg in the Urals is Miss Russia 2010, pageant officials in Moscow announced.
Saturday, March 6
'Transformers' wins worst picture Razzie
LOS ANGELES, March 6 (UPI) -- The Golden Raspberry Award Foundation named the Hollywood blockbuster "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" the worst picture of 2009 Saturday.
Stevie Wonder honored in Paris
PARIS, March 6 (UPI) -- U.S. singer Stevie Wonder has been made a commander of the arts and letters by French Culture Minister Frederic Mitterrand, officials say.
Jaycee Dugard speaks in home video sold to ABC
Mar. 6--Newly released videos of Jaycee Dugard, her mom and half-sister show them preparing cookies, riding and petting horses, and Dugard's mother, Terry Probyn, pleading for peace from the prying lenses of paparazzi.
Complaint against model Campbell withdrawn
NEW YORK, March 6 (UPI) -- A chauffer said he has withdrawn his complaint against Naomi Campbell, saying he "overreacted" to a New York incident involving the British model.
Depp admits deep desire for 'Wonderland'
LOS ANGELES, March 6 (UPI) -- U.S. actor Johnny Depp said he had such a desire to take part in the film version of "Alice in Wonderland," he was prepared to play the film's female lead.
Actress Ryan joins cast of new ABC drama
LOS ANGELES, March 6 (UPI) -- U.S. actress Jeri Ryan has joined the cast of the forthcoming ABC drama "Body of Evidence" in which she will play a medical examiner, ABC says.
Supergraphic comes down on Hollywood Blvd.
LOS ANGELES, March 6 (UPI) -- Workers were removing a supergraphic -- a huge digital advertising graphic -- from a Hollywood Boulevard building, a Los Angeles city official says.
'Precious' named Spirit Awards' top film
LOS ANGELES, March 6 (UPI) -- Judges at the 25th Film Independent Spirit Awards in Los Angeles said "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" won the event's best feature prize.
Sean Lennon defends car advertisement
LONDON, March 6 (UPI) -- Sean Lennon, son of the late British singer John Lennon, says money was not the reason footage of his father was used in a car advertisement.
Friday, March 5
McDonagh's 'Behanding' opens on Broadway
NEW YORK, March 5 (UPI) -- "A Behanding in Spokane," Anglo-Irish playwright Martin McDonagh's first U.S.-set play, has opened on Broadway.
Siriano to star in Bravo special
NEW YORK, March 5 (UPI) -- U.S. fashion designer Christian Siriano is to star in his own one-hour television special, Bravo announced.
ABC may go dark on Cablevision Saturday
BETHPAGE, N.Y., March 5 (UPI) -- Cablevision said it continued to urge ABC Disney Friday to listen to U.S. government officials and consumers and not pull the plug on WABC at midnight Saturday.
'Wallace & Gromit' creator to make 3D film
LONDON, March 5 (UPI) -- British filmmaker Nick Park says he would like to make a Plasticine picture in 3D.
'Intense' war news reduces remembering ads
CORVALLIS, Ore., March 5 (UPI) -- The more graphic and intense war news is, the less likely TV viewers will remember the advertising that follows the news, U.S. researchers say.
NBC renews 'Office,' '30 Rock'
LOS ANGELES, March 5 (UPI) -- NBC says it has ordered additional seasons of its U.S. comedy series "The Office," "30 Rock" and "Community."
Book: Spitzer may have been suicidal
NEW YORK, March 5 (UPI) -- A close adviser to former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer says in a new book the ex-official's friends put him on a suicide watch following his resignation.
Report: O'Brien is planning a stage tour
LOS ANGELES, March 5 (UPI) -- Recently deposed U.S. late-night television host Conan O'Brien is planning to headline a traveling stage show starting next month, sources told E! News.
Scott Caan joins cast of 'Hawaii Five-0'
LOS ANGELES, March 5 (UPI) -- U.S. actor Scott Caan has signed up to play Danny "Danno" Williams in the new version of the classic TV series "Hawaii Five-O."
'Citizen' tops DVD sales, rental charts
LOS ANGELES, March 5 (UPI) -- The thriller "Law Abiding Citizen" tops the latest DVD sales and rental charts in the United States, Rentrak announced.
Palin, Burnett working on Alaskan TV show
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is working on a TV documentary series about the geography and history of her home state, the New York Post said.
Palin, Burnett working on Alaskan TV show
NEW YORK, March 5 (UPI) -- Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is working on a TV documentary series about the geography and history of her home state, the New York Post said.
Gayheart gives birth to a daughter
LOS ANGELES, March 5 (UPI) -- Rebecca Gayheart's publicist says the actress has given birth to a daughter at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
Michael J. Fox gets honorary doctorate
NEW YORK, March 5 (UPI) -- Sweden's Karolinska Institute gave Michael J. Fox, actor and founder of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, an honorary doctorate.
Thursday, March 4
'Smallville' renewed for 10th season
LOS ANGELES, March 4 (UPI) -- The U.S. science-fiction television series "Smallville" has been renewed for a 10th season, the CW network said Thursday.
Bruce Willis says he prefers comedy
NEW YORK, March 4 (UPI) -- Hollywood film star Bruce Willis says he prefers making comedies to working on dramas or even his trademark action flicks.
Robin Williams' stand-up act headed to DVD
NEW YORK, March 4 (UPI) -- U.S. comedian Robin Williams' "Weapons of Self Destruction" stand-up act is to be released on DVD, CD and vinyl, Columbia Records said.
'Miami Medical' to debut next month
LOS ANGELES, March 4 (UPI) -- U.S. network CBS says its new hospital drama "Miami Medical," starring Jeremy Northam and Mike Vogel, will premiere next month.
Season 2 of 'Beauty' to premiere in May
LAS VEGAS, March 4 (UPI) -- Carson Kressley and Vanessa Minnillo have signed on as co-hosts and judges for Season 2 of the reality series "True Beauty," ABC said Thursday.
Walters reads 'Late Show' Top 10 list
NEW YORK, March 4 (UPI) -- Barbara Walters explained through a Top 10 list on "Late Show with David Letterman" in New York why she will no longer be presenting her annual Oscar specials.
Oregon DMV locations stop the Muzak
PORTLAND, Ore., March 4 (UPI) -- Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicles Services said complaints from employees and customers led them to stop the Muzak at 13 offices in the state.
Study: Many London theaters have rodents
LONDON, March 4 (UPI) -- Three quarters of the 250 actors surveyed said the West End London theater where they work has a rodent problem, The Times of London said.
Bullock, Damon to be Oscar presenters
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 4 (UPI) -- Jeff Bridges, Sandra Bullock, Matt Damon and Quentin Tarantino have agreed to be presenters at Sunday's Oscar ceremony in Los Angeles.
Bob Geldof urges Britons to keep giving
LONDON, March 4 (UPI) -- British singer Bob Geldof says people must not stop donating to charity over charges Band Aid dollars ended up in the hands of Ethiopian rebels.
Can DNA solve 1990 art heist?
BOSTON, March 4 (UPI) -- Investigators hope advances in DNA testing will solve the biggest art heist in U.S. history, the 1990 theft of masterpieces from the Gardner Museum in Boston.
'SNL' presidents appear in Web comic clip
LOS ANGELES, March 4 (UPI) -- Actors who played U.S. presidents on TV's "Saturday Night Live" appear together in a new online comedy clip intended to spotlight the need for financial reform.
'Imma Be' tops U.S record chart
LOS ANGELES, March 4 (UPI) -- The Black Eyed Peas's "Imma Be" is No. 1 on the U.S. record chart for a second week, Billboard.com reported Thursday.
Jane Pauley headed back to 'Today'
WASHINGTON, March 4 (UPI) -- U.S. broadcast journalist Jane Pauley is to start contributing a monthly segment she'll produce with AARP for NBC's "Today" show.
Donny and Marie to resume performing
LAS VEGAS, March 4 (UPI) -- Sibling entertainers Donny and Marie Osmond are scheduled to resume performing their stage show Tuesday, the Flamingo Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas said.
Czech minister decries airing old TV news
PRAGUE, Czech Republic, March 4 (UPI) -- The Czech Republic state television network is under criticism for airing 25-year-old communist-era newscasts prior to its daily news.
Wednesday, March 3
Filmmaker Panahi arrested in Iran
TEHRAN, March 4 (UPI) -- Celebrated film director Jafar Panahi, a vocal critic of the Iranian government, has been arrested in Iran on unspecified charges, the Los Angeles Times said.
Reynolds recovering from bypass surgery
MIAMI, March 4 (UPI) -- Burt Reynolds' manager says the 74-year-old screen icon is recovering after undergoing planned heart surgery at a Florida hospital.
Justin Bieber to perform on QVC
LOS ANGELES, March 4 (UPI) -- Teenage Canadian pop star Justin Bieber is scheduled to appear live on QVC to introduce his new album "My World 2.0," the home shopping channel said.
Report: Lowe to join 'Parks' cast
LOS ANGELES, March 4 (UPI) -- Hollywood actor Rob Lowe has signed up to appear in several episodes of the TV comedy "Parks and Recreation," sources told EW.com.
3 teachers suspended in black history flap
LOS ANGELES, March 3 (UPI) -- Three Los Angeles elementary school teachers have been suspended over a Black History Month event that celebrated O.J. Simpson, education officials said.
Third-oldest zoo elephant dies in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla., March 3 (UPI) -- Central Florida Zoo officials said the third-oldest Asian zoo elephant on record has died at 63.
'Gilligan's Island' remake planned
LOS ANGELES, March 3 (UPI) -- Hollywood's Warner Bros. studio is working on a big-screen adaptation of the classic 1960s television sit-com "Gilligan's Island," Variety said.
Downey, Urban set for Kimmel Oscar special
LOS ANGELES, March 3 (UPI) -- Robert Downey Jr. and Keith Urban have been booked to appear on "Jimmy Kimmel Live: After the Academy Awards" in Los Angeles, ABC said.
Michaels predicts O'Brien will bounce back
NEW YORK, March 3 (UPI) -- Canadian-born TV producer Lorne Michaels said he thinks Conan O'Brien will bounce back from his recent ousting as host of "The Tonight Show."
Funeral plans set for Osmond's son
LOS ANGELES, March 3 (UPI) -- Marie Osmond's publicist has confirmed a private funeral is being planned in Utah for the entertainer's 18-year-old son, Michael.
Michael Imperioli heading back to TV
LOS ANGELES, March 3 (UPI) -- U.S. actor Michael Imperioli has been cast in a new ABC drama pilot called "187 Detroit," TVGuide.com reported.
Osborne to be Oscar guest greeter
LOS ANGELES, March 3 (UPI) -- Film historian and television personality Robert Osborne is to welcome guests on the red carpet at Sunday's Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles, organizers said.
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Romney says he has no plans to run in 2012 NEW YORK, March 3 (UPI) -- Former Mass. governor and 2008 Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney told David Letterman he has no plans to run for president in 2012.
Lil Wayne's sentencing rescheduled
NEW YORK, March 3 (UPI) -- Rapper Lil Wayne is scheduled to be sentenced in a New York court Monday for his weapons possession case, officials said Wednesday.
Simpson still 'a liitle angry' at Mayer
CHICAGO, March 3 (UPI) -- U.S. singer and actress Jessica Simpson says she has not forgiven her ex-boyfriend John Mayer for saying she was addictive and likening her to sexual napalm.
'Soldier' tops U.S. album chart
LOS ANGELES, March 3 (UPI) -- Sade's "Soldier of Love" is No. 1 on the U.S. album chart for a third consecutive week, Billboard.com reported Wednesday.
Romney says he has no plans to run in 2012
NEW YORK, March 3 (UPI) -- Former Mass. governor and 2008 Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney told David Letterman he has no plans to run for president in 2012.
Lawyer: Blanket Jackson never saw stun gun
LOS ANGELES, March 3 (UPI) -- Katherine Jackson's lawyer confirms her 13-year-old grandson Jaafar bought a stun gun online, but denies it was used on anyone in their Los Angeles home.
Blockbuster launches rent-to-own policy
DALLAS, March 3 (UPI) -- U.S. video giant Blockbuster Inc. said it would change its fee policy after reporting a loss of $435 million in the fourth quarter.
Tuesday, March 2
Driver says Campbell assaulted him in NYC
NEW YORK, March 2 (UPI) -- A chauffeur hired to drive Naomi Campbell around New York Tuesday told police the British supermodel attacked him in his car.
Academy bans 'Locker' producer from Oscars
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Tuesday a producer of "The Hurt Locker" will not be admitted to the Oscars presentation in Los Angeles.
Smithsonian says no to O.J. clothing
The Smithsonian Institution says it does not want the suit O.J. Simpson wore when he was acquitted in 1995 of double homicide.
Academy bans 'Locker' producer from Oscars
LOS ANGELES, March 2 (UPI) -- The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Tuesday a producer of "The Hurt Locker" will not be admitted to the Oscars presentation in Los Angeles.
BBC 6 Music, Asian Network to close
LONDON, March 2 (UPI) -- The British Broadcasting Corp. has confirmed it plans to close its BBC 6 Music and Asian Network divisions as a cost-saving measure.
Pot warrant for Reagan grandson
MALIBU, Calif., March 2 (UPI) -- An arrest warrant was issued for the grandson of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan for failure to appear in court in a drug case, a celebrity Web site said.
Rep: Phillips and Baldwin not divorcing
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 2 (UPI) -- Chynna Phillips's manager says the U.S. singer, who was recently treated at a rehab for anxiety, has no plans to divorce her actor husband Billy Baldwin.
Lil Wayne's sentencing postponed again
NEW YORK, March 2 (UPI) -- Lil Wayne's sentencing in a weapons possession case was postponed Tuesday after a fire broke out in the New York courthouse where the rapper was to appear.
Dame Edna to co-host 'The View'
NEW YORK, March 2 (UPI) -- Australian entertainer Dame Edna Everage has been booked as a co-host of an upcoming episode of the U.S. chat show "The View," ABC announced.
Butler, Gyllenhaal to be Oscar presenters
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 2 (UPI) -- Gerard Butler, Bradley Cooper, Tom Ford and Jake Gyllenhaal have agreed to be presenters at Sunday's Oscar ceremony in Los Angeles, organizers said.
Scientists now listen to the solar wind
ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 2 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they have "sonified" solar wind data, allowing researchers to listen to the solar wind that's usually represented as numbers or graphs.
Season 2 of 'Warehouse' to debut in July
NEW YORK, March 2 (UPI) -- Syfy says production on Season 2 of its hit dramedy series "Warehouse 13" is slated to begin this month in Toronto.
Teens charged with 'Chipmunk' theft
GURNEE, Ill., March 2 (UPI) -- Suburban Chicago police said a Facebook post about the theft of a chipmunk statue from a movie theater led to the arrests of three teenagers.
Louis Vuitton suing Hyundai over ad
NEW YORK, March 2 (UPI) -- French purse maker Louis Vuitton is suing Hyundai Motor Co. for use of its logo in a television commercial, court papers show.
Trump: Amanda Knox is innocent
NEW YORK, March 2 (UPI) -- Celebrity developer and reality TV star Donald Trump says he will boycott Italy while U.S. college student Amanda Knox remains in prison for a 2007 homicide.
Bertinelli, Leeves to star in new sit-com
NEW YORK, March 2 (UPI) -- TV Land says it has ordered 10 episodes of the original comedy series "Hot in Cleveland," starring Valerie Bertinelli, Wendie Malick and Jane Leeves.
Russell Brand to star in 'Arthur' remake
LOS ANGELES, March 2 (UPI) -- British actor and comedian Russell Brand has signed on to star in a remake of the 1981 Dudley Moore comedy "Arthur," Variety said Tuesday.
Starz to air 'Pillars' miniseries
LOS ANGELES, March 2 (UPI) -- Starz Entertainment says it has acquired the U.S. television rights to the eight-hour small-screen adaptation of Ken Follett's novel "The Pillars of the Earth."
Lysacek to present 'Late Show' Top 10 list
NEW YORK, March 2 (UPI) -- U.S. figure skater Evan Lysacek has agreed to present a Top 10 list on TV's "Late Show with David Letterman" in New York, CBS said.
Lady Antebellum earns 7 ACM nods
NEW YORK, March 2 (UPI) -- U.S. band Lady Antebellum earned seven nods when nominations for the 45th annual Academy of Country Music Awards were announced Tuesday.
Cagle, Shepherd to cover Oscar red carpet
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 2 (UPI) -- Jess Cagle, Kathy Ireland and Sherri Shepherd are to serve as hosts for the 82nd Academy Awards pre-show "Oscars Red Carpet 2010" in Los Angeles.
Leno returns as host of 'Tonight'
LOS ANGELES, March 2 (UPI) -- Jay Leno earned a warm reception from the audience when he returned as host of "The Tonight Show" in Los Angeles Monday after a nine-month involuntary break.
Christina Milian gives birth to a daughter
LOS ANGELES, March 2 (UPI) -- Christina Milian's publicist confirmed the U.S. singer-songwriter has given birth to her first child, a daughter she named Violet Madison Nash.
Monday, March 1
Anderson, Aldrin to compete on 'DWTS'
LOS ANGELES, March 1 (UPI) -- Actress Pamela Anderson and astronaut Buzz Aldrin will be among the competitors on the 10th season of the U.S. TV series "Dancing with the Stars," ABC said.
'Bachelor' star Jake chooses Vienna
LOS ANGELES, March 1 (UPI) -- Jake Pavelka chose Vienna Girardi over Tenley Molzahn on "The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love," the U.S. dating show's season finale Monday night.
190M watched Olympics on NBC
NEW YORK, March 1 (UPI) -- An estimated 190 million people in the United States watched the Vancouver Olympics on the networks of NBC Universal, the media giant said Monday.
Dog kills 'Ax Men' star's daughter, 4
ASTORIA, Ore., March 1 (UPI) -- The 4-year-old daughter of "Ax Men" star Jesse Browning was mauled to death by the family's Rottweiler in Astoria, Ore., E! News reported Monday.
Past winners to be Oscar presenters
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 1 (UPI) -- Past Oscar winners Kathy Bates, Barbra Streisand and Charlize Theron have signed on to be presenters at Sunday's 82nd Academy Awards show in Los Angeles.
'Glee' cast planning four-city stage tour
LOS ANGELES, March 1 (UPI) -- The cast of the U.S. music-themed dramedy series "Glee" is to appear in a string of stage shows, 20th Century Fox Television announced Monday.
5,000 pose nude in Australia
SYDNEY, March 1 (UPI) -- A photographer said about 5,000 people stripped nude on the steps of Australia's Sydney Opera House for a photo shoot.
Showtime plans autism documentary
LOS ANGELES, March 1 (UPI) -- Showtime says it plans to air the U.S. documentary "Dad's in Heaven with Nixon" in April, which is Autism Awareness Month.
Syfy to air Corman's 'Dinoshark'
NEW YORK, March 1 (UPI) -- The U.S. cable television network Syfy says it plans to air "Dinoshark," a new horror movie produced by cult filmmaker Roger Corman.
Breslin headlines 'Miracle Worker' revival
NEW YORK, March 1 (UPI) -- Teenage U.S. film star Abigail Breslin says the biggest difference between acting in a movie and on stage is how many takes one has to get a scene right.
Hasselbeck to host figure skating special
NEW YORK, March 1 (UPI) -- Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Kurt Browning have signed on as co-hosts of a professional figure-skating competition at Connecticut's Foxwoods resort, ABC said.
Brooks's 20 Vegas concerts are sold out
LAS VEGAS, March 1 (UPI) -- Tickets for 20 upcoming Garth Brooks concerts at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas were sold out within hours of becoming available, the venue said.
Vivica A. Fox to cover Oscars for TV Guide
LOS ANGELES, March 1 (UPI) -- U.S. actress and television personality Vivica A. Fox is to help cover red-carpet arrivals at Sunday's Academy Awards ceremony, TV Guide Network said.
Giant ancient Egyptian sculpture found
LUXOR, Egypt, March 1 (UPI) -- An Egyptian-European anthropology team says it has found a giant sculpture of the head of King Amenhotep III at a funerary temple in Egypt's Kom El-Hettan area.
Grieving Marie Osmond is in seclusion
LOS ANGELES, March 1 (UPI) -- U.S. entertainer Marie Osmond is in seclusion following her 18-year-old son's weekend suicide in Los Angeles, UsMagazine.com said Monday.
Leno set for return to 'Tonight'
LOS ANGELES, March 1 (UPI) -- Jay Leno is to resume his duties as host of NBC's "The Tonight Show" in Los Angeles now that the network has completed its coverage of the Winter Olympics.
Lady Gaga adds more dates to her tour
LONDON, March 1 (UPI) -- U.S. pop star Lady Gaga announced plans Monday to add dates to her Monster Ball concert tour.
4th 'Shrek' to open Tribeca Film Festival
NEW YORK, March 1 (UPI) -- "Shrek Forever After," the fourth and final installment in the popular movie franchise, is to open the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival in New York, organizers said.
Music, celebrities at closing ceremony
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 1 (UPI) -- The Vancouver Olympics ended Sunday with the head of the International Olympic Committee declaring the gathering "excellent and friendly games."
Sunday, February 28
TV, Internet top U.S. news choices
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- U.S. respondents to a Pew Research Center poll on media usage indicate they are more likely to get daily news from television or the Internet.
Dermot Mulroney is TV's new 'Rockford'
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- NBC TV's new Jim Rockford will reportedly be played by Hollywood leading man Dermot Mulroney.
Kate Gosselin may be Dancing with Stars
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- A Los Angeles radio station is reporting reality TV star Kate Gosselin could be among the next batch of "Dancing with the Stars" contestants.
Chynna Phillips home from treatment center
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- U.S. singer Chynna Phillips is back home with her family after undergoing inpatient treatment for anxiety, her manager said.
'Bachelor' couple wed in Calif.
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- A couple from U.S. TV's "The Bachelor" -- Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney -- were married Saturday, People reported.
'A Prophet' leads Cesar Awards with nine
PARIS, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Jacques Audiard and his movie, "The Prophet," took nine awards including best director and best film at the 35th annual Cesar Awards in Paris.
Glass crashes New York Purim party
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- A snow and ice-laden atrium shattered during a Purim party at New York's Sony Plaza, showering about 100 revelers with glass, party goers said.
Classical stars gather for fundraiser
LONDON, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- A group of Britain's classical music stars have gathered in London to record a song for Haiti fundraising, organizers say.
Marie Osmond's son dead at age 18
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- An autopsy was expected Sunday on the body of Marie Osmond's 18-year-old son, who died in Los Angeles, a family member said.
Saturday, February 27
'Precious' wins six at Image Awards
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- NAACP Image Awards judges said the U.S. film "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" was worthy of six awards, including best picture.
Actor Carrey welcomes birth of grandson
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- U.S. actor Jim Carrey says he became a grandfather when his daughter, Jane, gave birth to a son in Los Angles.
Depp says filming 'Alice' was great fun
LONDON, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- U.S. actor Johnny Depp said at the London premiere of "Alice in Wonderland" that filming the Tim Burton film was "a ball."
Cowell of 'Idol' engaged to makeup artist
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- A publicist for Simon Cowell says the "American Idol" judge is engaged to makeup artist Mezhgan Hussainy, whom he met on the set of the U.S. TV show.
Driver's pregnancy featured on big screen
LONDON, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- British actress Minnie Driver said despite being pregnant with her son, Henry, she starred in a film and followed it up with two films post-pregnancy.
Unions oppose proposed BBC cuts
LOND, England, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Broadcasting unions say they will oppose a series of cuts by the BBC targeting the British broadcaster's Web site and two of its radio stations.
Former child actor Coleman hospitalized
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Former child actor Gary Coleman was hospitalized in the Los Angeles area after suffering an apparent seizure, "The Insider" says.
MGM Mirage given reprieve on debt payment
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- MGM Mirage has been given two more years to repay part of a $4.37 loan that was to come due in October 2011, company officials in Las Vegas said.
Friday, February 26
Lactose intolerant should not avoid dairy
U.S. experts assembled by the National Institutes of Health
Judge denies bail for Cameron Douglas
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- A New York judge has denied Cameron Douglas' request to be released from prison on bail so he can undergo outpatient drug treatment.
Hitler-drawn nudes to be auctioned
LONDON, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Two sketches of nudes by Adolf Hitler, along with a drawing of an elderly woman thought to be his mother, will be sold at auction in Britain, the seller said.
Cohen, Carell to be Oscar presenters
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Sacha Baron Cohen, Jason Bateman, Steve Carell, Tina Fey and Ben Stiller have signed up to be presenters at the 82nd Academy Awards in Los Angeles.
'Zoolander' sequel in the works
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Paramount Pictures and actor Ben Stiller are working on a sequel to their 2001 cult-classic comedy "Zoolander," Deadline Hollywood said.
Fairmont tops movie hotel list
NEWTON, Mass., Feb. 26 (UPI) -- The Fairmont in San Francisco is No. 1 on TripAdvisor's list of the top 10 famous movie hotels, the travel firm announced Friday.
Grace Jones to sing at Elton's Oscar party
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Entertainer Grace Jones is to perform at the upcoming 18th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Award Viewing Party in Los Angeles, organizers said.
A&E orders new scripted police drama
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- A&E says it has given the go-ahead to a new scripted police drama "Sugarloaf," starring Australian actor Matt Passmore.
GLAAD to honor Nixon and Behar
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Actress Cynthia Nixon and talk-show host Joy Behar are to be honored at the upcoming 21st annual GLAAD Media Awards ceremony in New York, organizers said.
Stars mourn the death of Andrew Koenig
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Tracey Gold, Alyssa Milano and William Shatner are among the celebrities expressing their sadness over the death of U.S. actor Andrew Koenig.
Joan Rivers' show renewed for 2nd season
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- TV Land says it has picked up Joan Rivers' popular U.S. reality series "How'd You Get So Rich?" for a second season.
'Citizen' tops U.S. DVD sales chart
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- The Jamie Foxx-Gerard Butler thriller "Law Abiding Citizen" is the top-selling DVD in the United States, Rentrak announced.
Rihanna to perform at Kids' Choice show
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Rihanna and Justin Bieber have been booked to perform at the 23rd annual Kids' Choice Awards show in Los Angeles, Nickelodeon announced.
iTunes hits 10 billion-song milestone
CUPERTINO, Calif., Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Apple says music fans have purchased and downloaded more than 10 billion songs from its U.S. online retailer, the iTunes Store, since 2003.
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