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Woman sues Tyler Perry for copyright infringement (AP)

Posted: 03 Dec 2008 05:51 AM CST

AP - Tyler Perry went to court to face allegations that he stole material from someone else for his blockbuster film "Diary of a Mad Black Woman."

Hanks angling for inauguration spot: any spot (AP)

Posted: 03 Dec 2008 02:52 AM CST

Actor Tom Hanks poses on the press line at 'One Night Only...With a Little Help From Our Friends' benefiting UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television at Royce Hall in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)AP - Tom Hanks wants to attend President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration even if he doesn't get a front-row seat. Or any seat at all.


Estranged relative charged in Hudson family deaths (AP)

Posted: 03 Dec 2008 02:47 AM CST

This undated file photo provided by the Illinois Department of Corrections shows Jennifer Hudson's estranged brother-in-law William Balfour. Balfour has been arrested Monday, Dec. 1, 2008 in Illinois in the deaths of the singer's mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew. (AP Photo/Illinois Department of Corrections)AP - Authorities believe the estranged brother-in-law of Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson acted alone when he allegedly gunned down three of her family members more than a month ago in an apparent domestic dispute.


Fonda, Nicholson to join California Hall of Fame (AP)

Posted: 03 Dec 2008 02:00 AM CST

Actor Jack Nicholson jokes as he accepts the Best Actor award for his role in 'About Schmidt' at the Broadcast Film Critics Association 8th Annual Critics Choice Awards, in Beverly Hills, Calif., in this Friday, Jan. 17, 2003 file photo. Nicholson is among the latest notable figures being inducted into the California Hall of Fame at a ceremony Dec. 15 in Sacramento. (AP Photo/Lucy Nicholson, FILE)AP - Hollywood stars Jane Fonda and Jack Nicholson are among the latest notable figures being inducted into the California Hall of Fame.


"Punisher" deals out nonstop gruesome action (Reuters)

Posted: 03 Dec 2008 01:50 AM CST

Reuters - If at first you don't succeed, punish, punish again.

Screenwriter Brownlow tapped for "Blood" remake (Reuters)

Posted: 03 Dec 2008 01:47 AM CST

Reuters - John Brownlow, who penned the script for the biopic "Sylvia," has been hired to write "Captain Blood," Warner Bros.' remake of the 1935 swashbuckler.

"Twilight" star Stewart to play rocker Joan Jett (Reuters)

Posted: 03 Dec 2008 01:45 AM CST

Cast member Kristen Stewart waves at the premiere of the movie 'Twilight' at the Mann Village and Bruin theatres in Westwood, California November 17, 2008. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)Reuters - Fresh from the box-office success of "Twilight," Kristen Stewart is set to portray Joan Jett in "The Runaways," the rock 'n' roll biopic of the 1970s all-girl band.


Jet Li: China ready for volunteerism 'explosion' (AP)

Posted: 03 Dec 2008 12:30 AM CST

China's movie star Jet Li attends the Clinton Global Initiative Asia Meeting in Hong Kong Wednesday, Dec 3, 2008. Li said China is ready for an explosion of volunteerism amid its growing prosperity. Li put aside his day job as an action star to discuss his charity One Foundation on Wednesday at former U.S. President Bill Clinton's charitable conference in Hong Kong. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)AP - Jet Li said China is ready for an explosion of volunteerism amid its growing prosperity as he put aside his acting duties to discuss charitable efforts Wednesday at former President Bill Clinton's donor conference in Hong Kong.


Beyonce to perform at Essence Fest in New Orleans (AP)

Posted: 02 Dec 2008 10:39 PM CST

Singer - actress Beyonce Knowles attends the premiere of 'Cadillac Records' on Monday, Dec. 1, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini)AP - Beyonce is the first artist lined up for next year's Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.


"Rachel" among top Spirit picks (Reuters)

Posted: 02 Dec 2008 10:30 PM CST

Actress Anne Hathaway arrives for the British premiere of 'Rachel Getting Married' at Leicester Square in London, October 20, 2008. (Luke MacGregor/Reuters)Reuters - Border smuggling crime movie "Frozen River" won best picture and breakthrough acting awards at the Gotham Independent Film ceremony on Tuesday, as well as sharing top billing in nominations for the Spirit Awards for independent filmmakers.


Australia's a Dudâ€"So Is Nicole Kidman Over? (E! Online)

Posted: 02 Dec 2008 02:18 PM CST

Australia's a Dudâ€E! Online - Australia is kind of a bust after debuting at No. 5, right? What happens to a big-name star like Nicole Kidman after something like this? Does she lose status?


Anne Hathaway, Michelle Williams Pass First Oscar-Season Test (E! Online)

Posted: 02 Dec 2008 01:04 PM CST

Anne Hathaway, Michelle Williams Pass First Oscar-Season Test(E! Online)E! Online - Anne Hathaway, Michelle Williams and James Franco, your tickets to Oscar season have been punched.


Justin Timberlake's Man Love for Samuel L. Jackson (E! Online)

Posted: 02 Dec 2008 12:27 PM CST

Justin Timberlake's Man Love for Samuel L. Jackson(E! Online)E! Online - Justin Timberlake admits he has some special kind of feelings for his Black Snake Moan costar Samuel L. Jackson.


Cinematheque honors Samuel L. Jackson (Reuters)

Posted: 02 Dec 2008 09:02 PM CST

Samuel L. Jackson speaks as he accepts his lifetime achievement award at the American Cinematheque tribute honoring him in Beverly Hills, California December 1, 2008. (Fred Prouser/Reuters)Reuters - There probably never have been so many expletives used to show appreciation at an awards show as there were at the 23rd annual American Cinematheque Awards, which honored Samuel L. Jackson.


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