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Sony Classics buys "Soul Power" rockumentary (Reuters) Posted: 05 Nov 2008 04:04 AM CST Reuters - Sony Pictures Classics has acquired North American rights to the R&B star-filled rockumentary "Soul Power," which features performances from James Brown, B.B. King, Bill Withers, Celia Cruz and others at the historic "Zaire '74" concert in Africa.

Diddy votes: 'It was a joyous moment' (AP) Posted: 04 Nov 2008 10:13 PM CST AP - New York remained a deep blue state on Election Day, going Barack Obama's way big-time. Still, as Diddy cast his ballot for the Democratic presidential candidate Tuesday, he couldn't help but feel that he had made a difference.

Marvel made too much money in latest quarter (Reuters) Posted: 04 Nov 2008 09:54 PM CST Reuters - Marvel Entertainment Inc was a victim of its own success Tuesday, reporting that money from the box office smash "Iron Man" has poured into its coffers earlier than expected.

"High School Musical 3" gets singalong version (Reuters) Posted: 04 Nov 2008 02:29 PM CST Reuters - Fans have barely had the time to learn the words, but Disney this Friday is launching a singalong version of its "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" hit movie.

Charlize's Watch Suit Ticks Down (E! Online) Posted: 04 Nov 2008 01:50 PM CST E! Online - Charlize Theron has called time on her war with Raymond Weil.

Why Do Celebs "Retire"â€"and Then Keep Working? (E! Online) Posted: 04 Nov 2008 12:18 PM CST E! Online - Is Joaquin Phoenix really retiring from movies? I don't believe it.

Kirsten Dunst in North Dakota for vote documentary (AP) Posted: 04 Nov 2008 10:42 AM CST AP - In making a documentary about how the nation votes, actress Kirsten Dunst and filmmaker Jacob Soboroff were drawn to North Dakota, the only state without voter registration.

Holiday highlights: Bond, Nixon, `Madagascar' gang (AP) Posted: 04 Nov 2008 09:44 AM CST AP - Nixon's back. So are Kate and Leo, Nicole and Baz, a herd of stranded zoo animals and a very vengeful James Bond.