Non-sports fans will cheer for these films
"Bend It Like Beckham" is a sweet girl-power tale, and for fun and mostly mindless entertainment, it doesn’t get much better than “Caddyshack.”
Swayze angered by reports he is near death
"Dirty Dancing" star Patrick Swayze, who has pancreatic cancer, is angry about tabloid stories that he is near death.
Palin, Fey, Cyrus on Walters' 'fascinating' list
For the 16th annual edition, host Barbara Walters has apparently rounded up the logical choices for her list of “The 10 Most Fascinating People.”
Scoop: ‘Idol's’ emotional focus will highlight Abdul
"American Idol" plans to give the show a more emotional focus, which will play to the strengths of judge Paula Abdul.
Britney brings ‘Circus’ to big top in NYC
Britney Spears starred in her own "Circus" on Tuesday, performing songs from her new album of that name under a big top in New York City, unveiling plans for a 2009 tour and celebrating her 27th birthday.
‘Circus’ will get you in the mood to groove
It's time for another Britney Spears comeback: Call this one the remix version, and “Circus” will leave you thoroughly entertained.
Tidbits: Britney's breakdown? Love was first!
While Britney Spears rebuilds her post-breakdown image, Courtney Love is reminding fans that she's already been there, done that.
'Rachel,' 'River,' 'Ballast' lead Spirit nominees
Anne Hathaway’s family drama “Rachel Getting Married,” the border-smuggling tale “Frozen River” and the Deep South saga “Ballast” lead the nominees for the Spirit Awards with six nominations each, including best picture.
No Joke! Ledger’s role is Oscar-worthy
Nomination, or win, for turn in ‘Dark Knight’ more than mere sentimentality
How do you get to Carnegie Hall? YouTube
Borrowing from "American Idol," the online video site announced plans Monday for a YouTube Symphony Orchestra, featuring a collaboration of wannabe musicians with Carnegie Hall, conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, composer Tan Dun and others.
Restraining order granted to Kirsten Dunst
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has awarded actress Kirsten Dunst a restraining order against a man who was arrested for trespassing on her property.
Costello’s ‘Spectacle’ a different look at music
Elvis Costello's experience on the other side of interviews and a natural rapport with people in similar jobs make up for any deficits as a trained TV prober and give "Spectacle," a mix of music and talk, heft along with entertainment value.
Producers use LA Times ad to toss salvo at SAG
Hollywood's studio heads, trapped in a standoff with the Screen Actors Guild, are making their plea to the industry in a full-page ad in the Los Angeles Times as the threat of a strike looms.
Newsweek: The gospel of Will Smith
'Seven Pounds' is about a man searching for salvation. The man who plays him is searching, too.
Rock act Creed in talks to reunite
Creed is hammering out details for an upcoming reunion tour, sources tell Billboard. The Scott Stapp-led hard rock group, which was one of the top sellers of the past decade, has not performed since a rancorous split in June 2004.
Crash survivors Barker, DJ AM to reunite
Punk musician Travis Barker and celebrity disc jockey DJ AM will perform together for the first time since the duo survived a fiery plane crash in South Carolina.
Slide show: The week in celebrity sightings
Britney gets her Bambi, Cruise and Beckham do Broadway, Oprah plants a tree and more.
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