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Jackson Closeshouse on Neverland Ranch
(AP)
 AP - Michael Jackson has closed the house on his Neverland Ranch and laid off some of the employees there but has not completely shuttered the sprawling estate, the pop star's spokesman said.
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Brangelina Wedding Rumors Spread in Italy
(AP)
 AP - Speculation spread once again that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie would wed on these Italian shores — perhaps this weekend. George Clooney is a friend of the Hollywood couple and his lakefront villa in the town of Laglio is cited in Italian news reports as a credible location for such a ceremony. Saturday has been mentioned as a possible date.
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Judge Delays Ruling on Spears Suit
(AP)
 AP - A judge said Thursday she needs more information before ruling on a motion by US Weekly magazine to dismiss a $20 million libel lawsuit filed against it by Britney Spears.
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Kaplan: Ice Cube a Great Pick for 'Kotter'
(AP)
 AP - Former "Welcome Back, Kotter" creator-star Gabe Kaplan says rapper-actor Ice Cube is a great choice to play his old role in the big-screen remake of the hit 1970s TV series.
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Portman Copes With Fascism in New Movie
(AP)
 AP - The things Natalie Portman had to deal with in her latest film, "V for Vendetta:" A new friend who's a terrorist. A new world order of fascism. A new hairdo.
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"Whale Rider" star to play Virgin Mary
(Reuters)
Reuters - Keisha Castle-Hughes,
the Oscar-nominated teen-aged star of "Whale Rider," has been
cast as Mary in "Nativity," which looks at the life of the
Virgin Mary before the birth of Christ.
Neil Young at heart of SXSW music confab
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Neil Young kicked off
the annual South by Southwest music industry gathering
Thursday, offering Yoda-like pronouncements about his creative
process and the virtues of musical risk-taking.
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O'Mara and Price join pilots
(Reuters)
Reuters - Irish actor Jason O'Mara
has won the lead role in ABC's drama pilot "Drift," which
centers on a New York detective whose work is affected by his
insomnia.
Weinstein Co. snaps up RFK assassination drama
(Reuters)
Reuters - The Weinstein Co. has
bought all domestic rights to Emilio Estevez's ensemble drama
"Bobby," which is set against the 1968 assassination of
presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy.
NY theater under fire for postponing Mideast play
(Reuters)
Reuters - Three years after she was killed by an
Israeli bulldozer, Palestinian rights activist Rachel Corrie is
sparking controversy in New York, where a theater has been
accused of censorship for postponing a play about her.
"Whale Rider" star to play Virgin Mary
(Reuters)
Reuters - Keisha Castle-Hughes,
the Oscar-nominated teen-aged star of "Whale Rider," has been
cast as Mary in "Nativity," which looks at the life of the
Virgin Mary before the birth of Christ.
R&B singer Ne-Yo steps into "Stompin"'
(Reuters)
Reuters - R&B singer Ne-Yo, king
of the U.S. singles chart for the past two weeks, will make his
feature debut in "Stompin'," an urban dance film that begins
shooting this month in Atlanta.
Demi Moore joins Costner psychological thriller
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Demi Moore is in final
negotiations to star alongside Kevin Costner and William Hurt
in the psychological thriller "Mr. Brooks."
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Weinstein Co. snaps up RFK assassination drama
(Reuters)
Reuters - The Weinstein Co. has
bought all domestic rights to Emilio Estevez's ensemble drama
"Bobby," which is set against the 1968 assassination of
presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy.
The future is now: "V" for victory
(Reuters)
Reuters - The new sci-fi action
thriller "V for Vendetta" should emerge victorious at the
weekend box office, industry observers believe.
Portman Copes With Fascism in New Movie
(AP)
AP - The things Natalie Portman had to deal with in her latest film, "V for Vendetta:" A new friend who's a terrorist. A new world order of fascism. A new hairdo.
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Kaplan: Ice Cube a Great Pick for 'Kotter'
(AP)
AP - Former "Welcome Back, Kotter" creator-star Gabe Kaplan says rapper-actor Ice Cube is a great choice to play his old role in the big-screen remake of the hit 1970s TV series.
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Oscar winner Del Toro ready to play "Wolf Man"
(Reuters)
 Reuters - He was the Mexican narcotics
officer in "Traffic," a born-again ex-con in "21 Grams" and a
corrupt cop in "Sin City." Now actor Benicio Del Toro looks
forward to playing "The Wolf Man."
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Almodovar gets laughs in tale of death, abuse, roots
(Reuters)
Reuters - For a film that deals seriously
with issues like death, abuse and estranged families, "Volver"
("Returning") gets a surprising number of laughs.
Universal Pictures Names New Chairmen
(AP)
AP - Universal Pictures on Thursday named Marc Shmuger as its new chairman and David Linde as co-chairman, effective immediately.
Neil Young at heart of SXSW music confab
(Reuters)
Reuters - Neil Young kicked off
the annual South by Southwest music industry gathering
Thursday, offering Yoda-like pronouncements about his creative
process and the virtues of musical risk-taking.
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Beastie Boys: Dolly was robbed at Oscars
(Reuters)
Reuters - Mike D professed his love for
the Prince film "Purple Rain," fellow Beastie Boy MCA talked
about drinking with hip-hop impresario Russell Simmons and Ad
Rock dished on his favorite books during the rap trio's
spirited hour-long discussion with fans at the South by
Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas.
Chili Peppers, Kanye West lead Lollapalooza lineup
(Reuters)
 Reuters - The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kanye
West and Wilco lead the lineup for the Lollapalooza festival,
which will be held August 4-6 in Chicago's Grant Park.
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R&B singer Ne-Yo leads US singles chart
(Reuters)
Reuters - R&B singer Ne-Yo led the U.S.
singles chart for a second week Thursday with "So Sick," with
the next three positions on the Hot 100 also unchanged.
Judge Delays Ruling on Spears Suit
(AP)
 AP - A judge said Thursday she needs more information before ruling on a motion by US Weekly magazine to dismiss a $20 million libel lawsuit filed against it by Britney Spears.
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Lee, Newsted, Clarke search for "Rock Star"
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee,
former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted and one-time Guns N'
Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke have formed a new band called
Supernova, and will use a CBS reality show to find a singer.
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The Smiths turned down $5 million reunion offer
(Reuters)
Reuters - Pioneering U.K. modern rock
band the Smiths turned down a $5 million offer to reunite at
the upcoming Coachella Valley Arts & Music Festival in southern
California, former frontman Morrissey said Thursday.
Lang looks back with "Reintarnation" CD
(Reuters)
Reuters - Canadian singer/songwriter k.d.
lang will next month release a 20-track set focusing on the
first decade of her career.
Epic Records, Microsoft in Xbox 360 Deal
(AP)
 AP - Xbox 360 gamers will get a year of free music videos and other content from artists signed to Epic Records under a promotion deal between the record label and Microsoft Corp., the companies said Thursday.
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Book by Johnny Cash's 1st Wife Coming Out
(AP)
AP - The first Mrs. Johnny Cash had a line to walk, too, and before she died last year she told about it in a book that will be published early next year.
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