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'Harry Potter' Dominates Box Office (AP)
AP - The bespectacled boy wizard has worked his biggest box-office magic to date.
Body Count on the Rise on Prime-Time TV (AP)
AP - The body count in prime-time television these days rivals that of a war zone. The popularity of CBS' "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," its spinoffs, imitators and other crime or supernatural shows has made network TV home to an astonishing amount of blood 'n' guts, which has attracted little notice due to a preoccupation with sex.
Producers Hail Ledger-Williams Romance (AP)
 AP - For the producer of "Brokeback Mountain," a real-life romance between Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams was a gift.
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Musicians Returning to Radio City Special (AP)
AP - Members of the orchestra for Radio City Music Hall's "Christmas Spectacular" approved a contract deal Sunday that allowed them to return to work following a bitter labor dispute.
Brittany Murphy's Flack Rushes To Her Defense (Defamer)
Defamer - Faced with her client's abrupt, simultaneous dumping by ICM and Brillstein-Grey, Brittany Murphy's publicist can offer only a weak, last-resort rebuttal, in the classic, messy-break-up, "No way! She totally dumped them first!" mold.
Movielink signs Fox to online movie deal (Reuters)
 Reuters - Online movie download service
Movielink on Monday said it has signed a film distribution pact
with 20th Century Fox giving the Web site content from all of
Hollywood's major film studios.
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Mavericks frontman Raul Malo previews solo release (Reuters)
Reuters - The chairs and tables on
the floor in front of the stage Thursday at the Roxy recalled
another era about 30 years ago, but the setting was appropriate
for an intimate performance by Mavericks frontman Raul Malo.
'Practice' star Harris tries 'Heist' pilot (Reuters)
Reuters - Steve Harris, who played
attorney Eugene Young on "The Practice," will star opposite
Dougray Scott in NBC's one-hour pilot "Heist."
'Harry Potter' Dominates Box Office (AP)
AP - The bespectacled boy wizard has worked his biggest box-office magic to date.
Four Seasons musical 'Jersey Boys' lights up B'way (Reuters)
Reuters - Undeterred by recent casualties,
shows featuring the music of the Four Seasons and Johnny Cash
are the latest catalog-based musicals vying for the Broadway
spotlight.
Movielink signs Fox to online movie deal (Reuters)
Reuters - Online movie download service
Movielink on Monday said it has signed a film distribution pact
with 20th Century Fox giving the Web site content from all of
Hollywood's major film studios.
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'Harry Potter' Dominates Box Office (AP)
AP - The bespectacled boy wizard has worked his biggest box-office magic to date.
Harry Potter's 'Goblet' overflows at box office (Reuters)
 Reuters - Harry Potter cast a spell over
moviegoers during the weekend, as the fourth film in the
fantasy series about a young wizard smashed sales records
around the world.
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Brits get super-sized smooch in 'Pride' reissue (Reuters)
Reuters - The latest adaptation of Jane
Austen's period romance "Pride & Prejudice," starring Keira
Knightley, will be re-released in Britain and Ireland with the
extended ending currently on offer in the United States.
Foreign moviegoers wild about Harry (Reuters)
Reuters - Domestic champ "Harry Potter
and the Goblet of Fire" enchanted foreign moviegoers, selling
about $80 million worth of tickets in 19 territories over the
weekend and setting several records in the process.
Bowie ponders 'Prestige' thriller (Reuters)
 Reuters - Rock star David Bowie is
in talks to play inventor Nikola Tesla in "The Prestige," a
thriller from "Batman Begins" director Christopher Nolan.
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Cult Movie Star Pamela Duncan Dies at 73 (AP)
AP - Pamela Duncan, an actress who starred in the cult classic "Attack of the Crab Monsters" and later appeared in an Academy Award-nominated documentary, has died. She was 73.
Harry's Goblet Fires Up Box Office (E! Online)
 E! Online - Conjuring up a franchise-best $101.4 million from Friday through Sunday,
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ended Hollywood's
long-running slump and recorded the fourth-best opening of all time,
according to the ticket counters at Exhibitor Relations.
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Producers Hail Ledger-Williams Romance (AP)
AP - For the producer of "Brokeback Mountain," a real-life romance between Heath Ledger and Michelle Williams was a gift.
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Simpson in talks for 'Employee' job (Reuters)
 Reuters - Jessica Simpson, who had
a role in the summer hit "The Dukes of Hazzard," is in
negotiations to star opposite stand-up comedian Dane Cook in
"Employee of the Month."
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Mavericks frontman Raul Malo previews solo release (Reuters)
Reuters - The chairs and tables on
the floor in front of the stage Thursday at the Roxy recalled
another era about 30 years ago, but the setting was appropriate
for an intimate performance by Mavericks frontman Raul Malo.
Bowie ponders 'Prestige' thriller (Reuters)
 Reuters - Rock star David Bowie is
in talks to play inventor Nikola Tesla in "The Prestige," a
thriller from "Batman Begins" director Christopher Nolan.
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Vietnam Detains Former U.K. Rocker Glitter (AP)
AP - Former British rock star Gary Glitter has been taken into custody in a southern Vietnamese resort city following allegations that he indulged in lewd acts with a minor, police officials confirmed Sunday.
Enya expands lyrical language (Reuters)
Reuters - Irish chanteuse Enya has a
proven track record, having sold 65 million albums worldwide,
according to her label. But she is not afraid to take risks on
her first new studio release in five years.
Shortlist founders part ways (Reuters)
Reuters - The Shortlist Music Prize appears
to have come to an end. Artist manager and Shortlist co-founder
Tom Sarig is planning a like-minded new award for next year.
Creed's Stapp stands alone on 'Great Divide' (Reuters)
Reuters - The day after staying up until 3
a.m. to work on his solo debut, former Creed lead singer Scott
Stapp listens to the raw recordings, laughs and says, "Wow,
what was I thinking with that verse?"
Simpson in talks for 'Employee' job (Reuters)
Reuters - Jessica Simpson, who had
a role in the summer hit "The Dukes of Hazzard," is in
negotiations to star opposite stand-up comedian Dane Cook in
"Employee of the Month."
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Christina Aguilera marries: report (Reuters)
 Reuters - Pop star Christina Aguilera has
married music executive Jordan Bratman in a Saturday evening
ceremony, magazine Us Weekly's Web site reported.
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Usher Offers Dating Tips in Time Magazine (AP)
 AP - Need some dating tips? Ask Usher. The R&B singer, who is starring in his first lead role in "In the Mix," shared his secrets with Time magazine.
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Kylie Minogue Schedules Homecoming Tour (AP)
 AP - Pop diva Kylie Minogue will hold her homecoming Australian tour at the end of next year, after canceling the event earlier this year when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, her promoter said Sunday.
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