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Eddie Murphy's Wife Files for Divorce (AP)
AP - Actor-comedian Eddie Murphy's wife filed for divorce Friday, citing irreconcilable differences, his publicist confirmed.
Usher, 50 Cent Win Three Billboard Awards (AP)
AP - Usher and 50 Cent were each triple winners Friday in the Billboard-AURN R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. Usher took home awards for top artist, top male artist and top singles artist. 50 Cent, who was nominated in six categories, won top albums artist, top rap album and top album.
Foxy Brown Again Turns Down Plea Bargain (AP)
AP - Foxy Brown, for the second time in three months, turned down a plea bargain Friday that would have kept her out of jail for allegedly assaulting two nail shop workers.
Simpson Puts Up Her 'Dukes' in New York (AP)
AP - In the eyes of Jessica Simpson, Daisy Duke is an "iconish" figure. During her co-hosting gig Friday on the syndicated TV show "Live With Regis and Kelly," Simpson said she had to "step into those shorts and the red bikinis and I had to do Catherine Bach proud" for her role in "The Dukes of Hazzard" movie.
'Suge' Knight Fined, Drug Charge Dropped (AP)
AP - Death Row Records founder Marion "Suge" Knight was fined $691 Friday after pleading no contest to making an illegal U turn and driving without insurance, authorities said. A marijuana possession charge was dismissed.
Eddie Murphy's Wife Files for Divorce (E! Online)
E! Online - Citing irreconcilable differences, Nicole Murphy filed for divorce from
her comic actor husband of 12 years, Extra reported Friday.
List of Winners at the Billboard Awards (AP)
AP - The 2005 Billboard-AURN R&B/Hip-Hop Award winners, announced in Atlanta on Friday:
Paula Abdul Won't Appear on New TV Series (AP)
AP - Scheduling conflicts will keep Paula Abdul from appearing in the new Fox TV talent contest "So You Think You Can Dance," her publicist said Friday.
Mono Recruits Senior Designer (AdWeek.com)
AdWeek.com - Dawn Selg met her new boss, mono creative director Chris Lange, when they were students at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design in the early 1990s. "We used to go watch his band play," recalls the self-described "faux groupie."
PLAYBILL.COM'S THEATRE WEEK IN REVIEW: Joe Mantello: Star Handler (Playbill)
Playbill - For trepidatious movie and TV stars, Broadway can be a scary place (mean critics, no trailers, puny five-figure salaries, actual people in the audience). So those who decide to brave it typically crave a strong hand to hold their shaking digits. These days, it appears that confidence-instilling figure is Joe Mantello.
Eddie Murphy's Wife Files for Divorce (E! Online)
E! Online - Citing irreconcilable differences, Nicole Murphy filed for divorce from
her comic actor husband of 12 years, Extra reported Friday.
Coppola, Salles Hit the "Road" (E! Online)
E! Online - Francis Ford Coppola has made Walter Salles an offer he can't
refuse.
Airplane Thriller 'Red Eye' Has Premiere (AP)
AP - Some of Hollywood's fastest-rising stars were flying high on a red carpet at a Westwood theater, as the airplane thriller "Red Eye" had its world premiere.
Simpson Puts Up Her 'Dukes' in New York (AP)
AP - In the eyes of Jessica Simpson, Daisy Duke is an "iconish" figure. During her co-hosting gig Friday on the syndicated TV show "Live With Regis and Kelly," Simpson said she had to "step into those shorts and the red bikinis and I had to do Catherine Bach proud" for her role in "The Dukes of Hazzard" movie.
Jackson Going Ape on DVD (E! Online)
E! Online - We always knew Peter Jackson was a multi-tasker. Now we can
add overachiever to the list.
'Penguins' film poised to be No. 2 U.S. documentary (Reuters)
Reuters - Warner Independent Pictures on
Friday more than doubled the number of theaters playing its
nature movie "March of the Penguins," boosting the film's
chance at becoming the No. 2 documentary of all time at U.S.
box offices.
Hudson: Couples Have 'Power' for Monogamy (AP)
AP - Kate Hudson says monogamy isn't "realistic," but believes couples have the power to be faithful. In an interview Thursday on syndicated TV show "Access Hollywood," the 26-year-old actress said, "I don't believe (monogamy) is realistic. But, I believe that we, as people, have the power to make it happen."
Assante Drawn by 'Surveillance' Script (AP)
AP - Actor Armand Assante, who plays a mall security guard in a movie being shot downtown this week, says he was drawn to the project by the quality of the script and the strength of the character.
Pixar Stock Soars Even As Profit Slumps (AP)
AP - Shares of Pixar Animation Studios soared more than 4 percent Friday, a day after tumbling as the company reported a slump in second-quarter profit blamed on lower-than-expected home video sales of its film "The Incredibles."
Director's Testimony Sought in Murder Case (AP)
AP - Lawyers defending ex-fugitive Jesse James Hollywood against charges of murdering a 15-year-old boy have subpoenaed the director of an upcoming Bruce Willis film about the crime.
List of Winners at the Billboard Awards (AP)
AP - The 2005 Billboard-AURN R&B/Hip-Hop Award winners, announced in Atlanta on Friday:
Usher, 50 Cent Win Three Billboard Awards (AP)
AP - Usher and 50 Cent were each triple winners Friday in the Billboard-AURN R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. Usher took home awards for top artist, top male artist and top singles artist. 50 Cent, who was nominated in six categories, won top albums artist, top rap album and top album.
'Suge' Knight Fined, Drug Charge Dropped (AP)
AP - Death Row Records founder Marion "Suge" Knight was fined $691 Friday after pleading no contest to making an illegal U turn and driving without insurance, authorities said. A marijuana possession charge was dismissed.
Etheridge Clear of Cancer (E! Online)
E! Online - In an
interview that aired Wednesday night on the syndicated TV show
Extra, the "Lucky" crooner announced that she has made a full
recovery since undergoing a successful lumpectomy last October after
being diagnosed with the disease and being forced to scrap a concert
tour.
Rapper Foxy Brown rejects assault plea deal (Reuters)
Reuters - Rapper Foxy Brown turned down a plea
deal on Friday that would have kept her out of prison because
she wants assault charges against her after a fight at a nail
salon dropped to disorderly conduct.
Foxy Brown Again Turns Down Plea Bargain (AP)
AP - Foxy Brown, for the second time in three months, turned down a plea bargain Friday that would have kept her out of jail for allegedly assaulting two nail shop workers.
Coldplay's 'X&Y' reaches double platinum (Reuters)
Reuters - A little more than a month after its
release, Coldplay's "X&Y" has been certified double-platinum in
July by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Newsted keeping busy with diverse projects (Reuters)
Reuters - One thing Jason Newsted isn't likely
to be accused of is musical predictability. The former
Metallica bassist is a member of a myriad of projects for his
Chophouse label, while he still gets his metal fix as a member
of the veteran Canadian group Voivod.
Complete Hendrix Woodstock set heads to DVD (Reuters)
Reuters - Jimi Hendrix's closing performance
at Woodstock on Aug. 18, 1969, is arguably one of the most
iconic moments in rock history, but it has never been
commercially available in its entirety.
Country Singers Carry on Family Tradition (AP)
AP - If anyone seems born to write and sing songs, it's Holly Williams. Her grandfather is American music icon Hank Williams, her father the country outlaw Hank Williams Jr. She released her debut album last year in the long shadow of her family's honky tonk history.
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