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.
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.
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.
‘For the Record,’ Britney reveals very little
"No topic was off limits. No question went unanswered." That's what we were told at the beginning of the MTV documentary "Britney: For the Record." But Britney's answers to those questions provide very little insight about her life, her decision-making, or her mistakes.
‘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.
Newsweek: The gospel of Will Smith
'Seven Pounds' is about a man searching for salvation. The man who plays him is searching, too.
‘Housewives’ struggle to recover from fire
The nightclub fire on "Desperate Housewives" may have been put out, but its flames continue to touch lives on Wisteria Lane.
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.
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.
Tina Fey's husband talks about her facial scar
Tina Fey’s husband is talking about something the “30 Rock” actress would rather not discuss: the scar on her left cheek.
Test Pattern: Ho ho horrible holiday links
Tacky Christmas sweaters, hideous holiday lights and more fun holiday-themed links.
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.
Best bets: Britney's back, and life's a ‘Circus’
Britney's back with her latest CD, "Circus." Also this week: "Frost/Nixon" comes to theaters.
Jewels worn by Winona Ryder vanish
Police in Spain are investigating $125,000 in missing designer jewelry last seen on Winona Ryder at an event on Sunday.
‘Rome’ might not be history, series creator says
Series creator Bruno Heller says he wants to produce a theatrical wrap-up to his critically beloved and prematurely canceled HBO drama “Rome.”
'Christmas Story' fans celebrate film's 25th year
Fans of the holiday classic "A Christmas Story" are celebrating the film's 25th anniversary with a convention and trips to the house where it was made.
Slide show: The week in celebrity sightings
Reese Witherspoon is ready for Christmas, Rihanna spikes the competition, Ben Affleck goes to Africa and more.
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