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Stewart Appears in Court in Breach Suit (AP)
AP - Rod Stewart appeared in federal court Tuesday, saying he was there to "defend my honor" in a breach of contract lawsuit filed by a Las Vegas resort. ]]>
'Idol' Bo Bice Recovering After Surgery (AP)
AP - "American Idol" finalist Bo Bice is recovering from surgery. ]]>
Jackson Accuser's Mom Charged With Fraud (AP)
AP - The woman whose son accused Michael Jackson of child molestation was charged with welfare fraud Tuesday in a complaint alleging she collected nearly $19,000 while making false claims she was indigent. ]]>
Papers: Maid Targeted De Niro's Wife (AP)
AP - A housekeeper charged with looting the homes of Manhattan's rich and famous claimed she targeted Robert De Niro's wife because she was a bad employer, according to court documents made public Tuesday. ]]>
Pitt, Jolie Visit Canada Dinosaur Exhibit (AP)
AP - While preparing to star in a movie about an old West bad man, Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt dug up some action over the weekend in Alberta's Badlands. ]]>
Scotsman a 'Starter' for Hanks movie (Reuters)
Reuters - Scottish actor James
McAvoy has signed to star in "Starter for Ten," a coming-of-age
movie being developed by Tom Hanks' production company.
Stewart Appears in Court in Breach Suit (AP)
AP - Rod Stewart appeared in federal court Tuesday, saying he was there to "defend my honor" in a breach of contract lawsuit filed by a Las Vegas resort. ]]>
As NBC struggles, networks vie for No. 1 perch (Reuters)
Reuters - During the past decade
of upheaval in the television business, there was at least one
tradition on which the industry could count: NBC crowing at the
end of May about another big finish.
Agencies Map Out New Creative Avenues Online (AdWeek.com)
AdWeek.com - Thanks to the rise of open-source computer programming, Internet users with minimal programming experience can build on top of Web applications, such as constructing their own innovative and powerful maps. Now, interactive agencies want to use the same emerging creative tools to build their brands online.
PLAYBILL.COM'S BRIEF ENCOUNTER with Rosario Dawson (Playbill)
Playbill - Rosario Dawson didn't always know she wanted to be an actress-she was discovered, after all, sitting on an East Village stoop by filmmaker Larry Clark, who was scouting for talent for his 1995 film "Kids"-but she's always known she liked to sing and dance.
Scotsman a 'Starter' for Hanks movie (Reuters)
Reuters - Scottish actor James
McAvoy has signed to star in "Starter for Ten," a coming-of-age
movie being developed by Tom Hanks' production company.
'Duty' calls for 'Six Feet Under' star Krause (Reuters)
Reuters - Peter Krause, one of the
stars of HBO's "Six Feet Under," has booked his first
post-series project.
Stars at bat for Reeve's "Yankee" cartoon (Reuters)
Reuters - "Yankee Irving," a
computer-animated feature Christopher Reeve was directing from
his home at the time of his death in October, has added a deep
bench of voice talent to the cast.
Reeves, Zeta-Jones eyeing 'Stompanato' (Reuters)
Reuters - Keanu Reeves and
Catherine Zeta-Jones are circling a movie about Johnny
Stompanato, the hoodlum killed by the teen daughter of his
girlfriend, actress Lana Turner.
"Truth" Hurts with NC-17 (E! Online)
E! Online - You can handle the Truth...even if you're under
17. ]]>
French actress joins Crowe in 'Good Year' (Reuters)
Reuters - French actress Marion
Cotillard, best known for her role in Jean-Pierre Jeunet's "A
Very Long Engagement," will star opposite Russell Crowe in the
French romance "A Good Year."
At 80, Robert Altman Still Filming (AP)
AP - He moves slowly. His posture is slumped. But when it comes to making movies, 80-year-old Robert Altman has a young man's fire. ]]>
'Mockingbird' Actor Brock Peters Dies (AP)
AP - Actor Brock Peters, best known for his heartbreaking performance as the black man falsely accused of rape in "To Kill a Mockingbird," died Tuesday at his home after battling pancreatic cancer. He was 78. ]]>
Toronto Festival to Showcase 335 Films (AP)
AP - Next month's Toronto International Film Festival will showcase 335 films from 52 countries.
BTK Killer Movie in Production for CBS (AP)
AP - A movie about the effort to bring BTK killer Dennis Rader to justice is in production for CBS and will air Oct. 9, the network said Tuesday.
Stewart Appears in Court in Breach Suit (AP)
AP - Rod Stewart appeared in federal court Tuesday, saying he was there to "defend my honor" in a breach of contract lawsuit filed by a Las Vegas resort. ]]>
'Idol' Bo Bice Recovering After Surgery (AP)
AP - "American Idol" finalist Bo Bice is recovering from surgery. ]]>
Kelly Tapped for VMA Duty (E! Online)
E! Online - MTV is
bringing the R&B star out of the closet and onto the stage at the 2005
MTV Video Music Awards, the network announced Tuesday. ]]>
Rod Stewart's Deposit Dispute (E! Online)
E! Online - Rod Stewart has reason to believe he could be on the hook for a
hefty sum of money. ]]>
List of Nominations for Latin Grammys (AP)
AP - Complete list of nominees announced Tuesday for the sixth annual Latin Grammys:
50 Cent In Da Court (E! Online)
E! Online - Forget the "Candy Shop"--right now, 50 Cent's more interested in
his dealings with a car shop. ]]>
Spanish singer Bebe leads Latin Grammy nominations (Reuters)
Reuters - Spanish singer Bebe earned five
Latin Grammy nominations on Tuesday, including best new artist
and song of the year for "Malo," to top the list of veterans
and newcomers vying for the annual music honors. ]]>
Jackson Accuser's Mom Charged With Fraud (AP)
AP - The woman whose son accused Michael Jackson of child molestation was charged with welfare fraud Tuesday for allegedly collecting nearly $19,000 in payments while making false claims. ]]>
Bebe Gets Leading Five Latin Grammy Nods (AP)
AP - Alternative Spanish singer-songwriter Bebe led the list of artists Tuesday with five Latin Grammy nominations. ]]>
Saxophonist Fights for His Life, Others' (AP)
AP - Michael Brecker felt a sharp pain in his back while performing at last August's Mount Fuji Jazz Festival in Japan, but initially thought it was just another of those ailments afflicting touring musicians that an ice pack or massage could alleviate. ]]>
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