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Spector's Past Gun Play to Figure in Trial (AP)
AP - A judge on Monday ruled that prosecutors in the murder trial of Phil Spector can present evidence involving four incidents in which the music producer allegedly pulled guns on women.
Jackson Accuser's Mom Accused of Fraud (AP)
AP - The defense in Michael Jackson's child molestation trial Monday painted the mother of his accuser as a welfare cheat who exploited her son's cancer for money, and lived lavishly at Jackson's expense at a time she claims she was being held captive.
'Housewives' Finale Leaves Open Questions (AP)
AP - The desperate divas of Wisteria Lane have brought their first season to a smashing close. So what's in store for Year Two of ABC's hit melodrama from the 'burbs?
'Star Wars' Fails to Stem Box Office Slump (AP)
AP - It's official — "Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith" is a mega, runaway, blockbuster, record-setting hit. However, the popularity of the George Lucas film didn't vanquish the overall box office slump that has plagued Hollywood for 13 straight weeks.
Laura Bush Visits Egypt's 'Sesame Street' (AP)
AP - The peach-colored furry puppet with big ambitions couldn't contain her excitement when the first ladies of the United States and Egypt paid her a home visit. "Khokha can be one of those ladies one day," she said, giggling.
Common Discusses His New Album, Old Flame (AP)
AP - Common's sixth album is also his shortest, and perhaps his best. "Be," which hits stores Tuesday, checks in at a slender 11 tracks, reminiscent of short classic rap LPs like Nas' "Illmatic," Eric B. & Rakim's "Paid in Full," and KRS-One's "Criminal Minded."
Spector Gunplay Testimony Allowed (E! Online)
E! Online - Prosecutors in Phil Spector's upcoming murder trial are bringing
out the big guns.
Comic Actor, Director Howard Morris Dies (AP)
AP - Howard Morris, best known for playing poetry-spouting hillbilly Ernest T. Bass on the "Andy Griffith Show," died at his home in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. He was 85.
Publishers Protest Google Library Project (AP)
AP - A group of academic publishers is challenging Google Inc.'s plan to scan millions of library books into its Internet search engine index, highlighting fears that the ambitious project will violate copyrights and stifle future sales.
Benjamin Has Hart Beginning in Broadway's 'Chicago' (Playbill)
Playbill - P.J. Benjamin returns to the Broadway company of Kander and Ebb's Chicago May 23.
Common Discusses His New Album, Old Flame (AP)
AP - Common's sixth album is also his shortest, and perhaps his best. "Be," which hits stores Tuesday, checks in at a slender 11 tracks, reminiscent of short classic rap LPs like Nas' "Illmatic," Eric B. & Rakim's "Paid in Full," and KRS-One's "Criminal Minded."
Time picks 100 top films, snubs some classics (Reuters)
Reuters - Frankly, Scarlett, Time magazine
doesn't give a damn, either.
"Revenge" Is Sweet at Box Office (E! Online)
E! Online - Holy Sith! Darth did some damage at the box office this weekend.
'Star Wars' Fails to Stem Box Office Slump (AP)
AP - It's official — "Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith" is a mega, runaway, blockbuster, record-setting hit. However, the popularity of the George Lucas film didn't vanquish the overall box office slump that has plagued Hollywood for 13 straight weeks.
Cruise Professes Love for Holmes on Oprah (AP)
AP - First Tom Cruise was head over heels about his new girlfriend, Katie Holmes. Then he was giddy. Now, he's just plain batty.
Tom Hanks Speaks at Vassar College (AP)
AP - Tom Hanks told Vassar College graduates that one four-letter word holds the answer to most of life's problems.
Cannes' Love "Child" (E! Online)
E! Online - Belgian siblings
Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne walked away with the Palme d'Or Saturday at
the 58th Annual Cannes Film Festival for their hard-hitting drama
L'Enfant (The Child), six years after their film Rosetta
took the top honor.
Paltrow Named New Face of Estee Lauder (AP)
AP - Perhaps looking to capitalize on that "new mom" glow, Estee Lauder has named Gwyneth Paltrow as one of the faces of the makeup and fragrance brand.
Record-breaking 'Star Wars' a box office force (Reuters)
Reuters - Darth Vader went out with a bang at
the weekend box office.
DiCaprio booking Ludlum's 'Manuscript' (Reuters)
Reuters - Leonardo DiCaprio is set
to star in "The Chancellor Manuscript," a political thriller
based on a novel by Robert Ludlum, whose books spawned the Matt
Damon hits "The Bourne Identity" and "The Bourne Supremacy."
Spector Gunplay Testimony Allowed (E! Online)
E! Online - Prosecutors in Phil Spector's upcoming murder trial are bringing
out the big guns.
Spector's Past Gun Play to Figure in Trial (AP)
AP - A judge on Monday ruled that prosecutors in the murder trial of Phil Spector can present evidence involving four incidents in which the music producer allegedly pulled guns on women.
Lil Jon to Crunk Up Eminem-50 Cent Tour (AP)
AP - As if pairing Eminem and 50 Cent isn't wild enough, Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz are going be joining their "Anger Management 3" tour this summer.
Bobby Brown Pals Stabbed (E! Online)
E! Online - Two members of the singer's entourage were hospitalized with
stab wounds after a late-night altercation broke out at a swanky Atlanta
restaurant owned by Sean "P. Diddy" Combs.
Phil Spector gun history to be heard at trial (Reuters)
Reuters - Four women who claim that Phil
Spector pointed guns at them during dates will be allowed to
testify when the record producer stands trial on charges of
shooting dead an actress at his mansion, a judge ruled on
Monday.
Jackson Accuser's Mom Accused of Fraud (AP)
AP - The mother of Michael Jackson's accuser committed fraud when she did not disclose on a welfare application that her family received money from a $152,000 lawsuit settlement 10 days earlier, a welfare official testified Monday at Jackson's child molestation trial.
Kylie's Cancer Surgery Successful (E! Online)
E! Online - According to her doctor, Kylie Minogue should be so lucky as to
make a complete recovery.
Members of Bobby Brown's Entourage Stabbed (AP)
AP - Two members of singer Bobby Brown's entourage were hospitalized for treatment of knife wounds after a fight at a restaurant early Monday, police said.
Oasis back at No. 1 in U.K. after 3 years (Reuters)
Reuters - Oasis earned its seventh U.K. No. 1
single -- and first since April 2002 -- with "Lyla," a track
from its upcoming album, "Don't Believe the Truth."
Minogue's Cancer May Delay Baby Plans (AP)
AP - Kylie Minogue's cancer treatment may force her and boyfriend Olivier Martinez to postpone plans to have a baby, New Idea magazine reported.
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