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Judge to Rule on 'Da Vinci Code'
(AP)
 AP - Like a good thriller, "The Da Vinci Code" trial has had drama, controversy and conflict. And it's ending with a cliffhanger — which way will a judge rule in the copyright infringement case against the publisher of Dan Brown's world-conquering novel?
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Maxim Cover of Eva Longoria Supersized
(AP)
 AP - For air travelers flying over southern Nevada this week, the view offers more than miles of dusty desert. A giant, bikini-clad Hollywood star perched on the desert sands isn't a mirage, but a recreation of a Maxim magazine cover.
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Steven Spielberg Getting Into Reality TV
(AP)
 AP - Turns out even Steven Spielberg can't resist the lure of reality television. The Oscar-winning director of films including "Schindler's List" and "Saving Private Ryan" will join with reality TV mogul Mark Burnett for "On the Lot," a competition in which the winner receives a studio deal.
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Paula Abdul Tells Police She Was Assaulted
(AP)
 AP - Police are investigating a report by "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul that a man assaulted her at a private party over the weekend.
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Meredith Vieira to Replace Katie Couric
(AP)
 AP - A day after Katie Couric announced she was leaving for CBS, NBC has chosen Meredith Vieira as Matt Lauer's new partner on the "Today" show.
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Italy's cartoon fest hands fetes Roy Disney
(Reuters)
Reuters - Roy Disney was
awarded a lifetime achievement award at the 10th Cartoons on
the Bay Festival on Thursday, which also featured the world
premiere of the latest Asterix and Obelix film and the Italian
premiere of the controversial Danish cartoon film "Terkel."
Russell Simmons and Wife Plan Fundraiser
(AP)
 AP - Russell Simmons and his wife, Kimora Lee, have announced their separation — but the couple plan to host a fundraiser Saturday at Donald Trump's estate in Palm Beach.
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"Smallville," Big Stakes
(E! Online)
 E! Online - In the comics, Superboy died Wednesday. In the courts, a nearly
60-year battle over the superhero remains very much alive.
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Indonesia Sells Toned-Downed Playboy
(AP)
 AP - A toned-down edition of Playboy magazine went on sale Friday in Indonesia, defying threats of protests by Islamic hardliners in the world's most populous Muslim nation.
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Sao Paulo's "open sewer" becomes a stage
(Reuters)
Reuters - If all the world's a stage, a
Brazilian theater company sees Sao Paulo's filthy, stinking
River Tiete as the perfect venue for a play about the bleak
life of a poor working family.
Italy's cartoon fest hands fetes Roy Disney
(Reuters)
Reuters - Roy Disney was
awarded a lifetime achievement award at the 10th Cartoons on
the Bay Festival on Thursday, which also featured the world
premiere of the latest Asterix and Obelix film and the Italian
premiere of the controversial Danish cartoon film "Terkel."
Hamburg tapped as 'Troubleshooter' for Universal
(Reuters)
Reuters - In a multimillion dollar
deal, Universal Pictures and Working Title have acquired the
script "The Troubleshooter" by John Hamburg, whose credits
include "Meet the Parents."
Verizon will V Cast Atom, TBS content
(Reuters)
Reuters - Verizon V Cast
subscribers are getting access to a wider selection of
programming that ranges from Tim Burton's "Stainboy" to Craig
McCracken's "Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends."
Aja sees 'Mirror' image for Regency
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Hot off of directing the
horror remake "The Hills Have Eyes," Alexandre Aja is going
"Into the Mirror" for Regency Enterprises.
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Lopez, Q play 'Balls' for Garant
(Reuters)
 Reuters - George Lopez and Maggie
Q have joined the cast of "Balls of Fury," a comedy being
directed by Ben Garant.
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Blockbuster Will Fight Netflix Lawsuit
(AP)
 AP - If there's a bright side to being sued, movie-rental giant Blockbuster Inc. claims to have found it in its battle with Netflix Inc.
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Death reigns in Brazilian film on drug gangs
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Out of 17 youths
interviewed in a new Brazilian documentary on children serving
as soldiers in drug gangs, only one is still alive.
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"Eyes" takes harrowing look at domestic abuse
(Reuters)
Reuters - The recipient of a slew of
Goya Awards (including best film, director, original screenplay
and leading actor and actress), Iciar Bollain's "Take My Eyes"
demonstrates the potency of even the most familiar themes.
Zucker has right stuff for 'Scary' franchise
(Reuters)
Reuters - While most Hollywood
movie franchises inevitably run out of steam, the Weinstein
Co.'s "Scary Movie" series is the gift that keeps on giving.
Judge to Rule on 'Da Vinci Code'
(AP)
AP - Like a good thriller, "The Da Vinci Code" trial has had drama, controversy and conflict. And it's ending with a cliffhanger — which way will a judge rule in the copyright infringement case against the publisher of Dan Brown's world-conquering novel?
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Russell Simmons and Wife Plan Fundraiser
(AP)
AP - Russell Simmons and his wife, Kimora Lee, have announced their separation — but the couple plan to host a fundraiser Saturday at Donald Trump's estate in Palm Beach.
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Siouxsie renews oldies
(Reuters)
 Reuters - More than a decade since Siouxsie and
the Banshees' last studio album, the group's back catalog is
being refurbished.
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Moscowitz tapped to top WMG indie group
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Todd Moscowitz has been
named president of Warner Music Group's newly formed
Independent Label Group, which comprises WMG's urban imprint
Asylum Records, its rock label East West Records and its
online/mobile e-label Cordless Recordings.
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Def Leppard readies covers set
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Def Leppard's upcoming covers
album, "Yeah!," due in stores May 23, originally was scheduled
to be out last fall. But the group delayed its release to keep
it from falling into obscurity, according to frontman Joe
Elliott.
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Mariah's Swell Smell Deal
(E! Online)
 E! Online - Mimi is emancipating yet another product into the world.
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Eminem Offers Few Words About Divorce
(AP)
 AP - Eminem, whose finesse with words rocketed him to hip-hop superstardom, offered only a few Thursday in response to comments made on a radio show by his estranged wife, Kim, about their failing second marriage.
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Eminem's Divorce Encore
(E! Online)
 E! Online - Less
than three months after remarrying his ex-wife, Kim Mathers, Eminem has
filed for divorce a second time, the rapper's rep confirmed.
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Powter's "Day" reigns again on singles chart
(Reuters)
Reuters - Daniel Powter's charmed U.S.
introduction continues, as the single "Bad Day" maintains the
No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for a second week.
Sonic Youth gigs with "Gilmore Girls"
(Reuters)
Reuters - Sonic Youth principals Thurston
Moore and Kim Gordon, plus their daughter, Coco, on shakers,
will appear on the season finale of the WB drama "Gilmore
Girls" to perform an acoustic version of the new song "What a
Waste."
Chris Tomlin tops Dove Awards
(Reuters)
Reuters - Chris Tomlin took top honors at the
37th Annual Gospel Music Association (GMA) Music Awards on
Wednesday night (April 5), netting five Dove trophies,
including artist of the year and male vocalist.
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