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Another 'Idol' Gets the Boot, Leaving Two
(AP)
 AP - Tears streamed from "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul's eyes when the result was announced. The audience stood and clapped, paying their respects.
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'Da Vinci' Opens Amid Hoopla and Rage
(AP)
 AP - The director huffed, offended believers protested and the critics carped as "The Da Vinci Code" premiered and started its march around the world Wednesday.
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Paul McCartney, Wife Blame Media for Split
(AP)
 AP - Former Beatle Paul McCartney and his second wife, Heather Mills McCartney, said Wednesday that they are separating after nearly four years of marriage, blaming intrusion from the media and insisting their split is amicable.
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Bill Clinton to Write New Book on Public
(AP)
 AP - After writing an autobiography that sold millions of copies and earned him a hefty advance, former President Clinton has struck a deal to write another book.
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Gore Debuts Global Warming Film
(AP)
 AP - Former Vice President Al Gore debuted his global-warming documentary, "An Inconvenient Truth," Wednesday night to a Washington audience that included members of Congress and Queen Noor of Jordan.
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"Corpse Bride" co-director wedded to 'Despereaux'
(Reuters)
Reuters - "Corpse Bride"
co-director Mike Johnson has replaced Sylvain Chomet on the
animated feature "The Tale of Despereaux."
Another 'Idol' Gets the Boot, Leaving Two
(AP)
AP - Tears streamed from "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul's eyes when the result was announced. The audience stood and clapped, paying their respects.
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TV producers worried about product placement
(Reuters)
Reuters - As the major networks
unveil their fall schedules this week, television writers and
producers took advantage of the high-profile events Wednesday
to express concern about product placement deals, an
increasingly popular way for broadcasters to boost revenues.
Top Republicans mobilize on indecency bill
(Reuters)
Reuters - Republican leaders in the
U.S. Senate are preparing another attempt to win quick approval
of legislation greatly increasing the fines broadcasters would
pay for violating the nation's indecency laws.
Duncan Sheik-Steven Sater Musical 'Spring Awakening' Will Bud
(Playbill)
Playbill - Atlantic Theater's Company's world premiere production, Spring Awakening, will begin May 19, a day later than expected. The change allows more time to work out production details for the new musical.
"Corpse Bride" co-director wedded to 'Despereaux'
(Reuters)
Reuters - "Corpse Bride"
co-director Mike Johnson has replaced Sylvain Chomet on the
animated feature "The Tale of Despereaux."
"Paris" producers not feeling the love
(Reuters)
 Reuters - "Paris, je t'aime" (Paris, I
Love You) may well be a film about amour, but there is little
love lost between the producers of this collection of vignettes
directed by the likes of Gus Van Sant, Alexander Payne and Wes
Craven.
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"Paris je t'aime" a pleasing romantic jumble
(Reuters)
Reuters - Being in Paris is to be
inside a work of art, and it is no surprise that in the
charming collection of vignettes that make up "Paris je
t'aime," the art is love.
Dunst in "Rewind" mode with Jack Black
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Kirsten Dunst is in
negotiations to join Jack Black in "Be Kind Rewind."
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Rival Marvin Gaye movie hooks director
(Reuters)
Reuters - Still photographer D. Stevens
will direct "Marvin -- The Life Story of Marvin Gaye," which
begins shooting later this year.
Gosling gets the "Real Girl"
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Ryan Gosling will play a
loner who falls for a lifelike doll he finds on the Internet in
the romantic comedy "Lars and the Real Girl."
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"Rocky" sequel sets December 22 fight date
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Rocky is back in the
ring just in time for Christmas.
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Big crowds await "Da Vinci Code" despite reviews
(Reuters)
 Reuters - First reviews for "The Da Vinci
Code" may be mostly scathing, but box office experts say they
expect the Mona Lisa to keep smiling all the way to the bank
this weekend.
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China pips Cannes with "Da Vinci Code" premiere
(Reuters)
 Reuters - China, in dispute with the Vatican over
its appointment of bishops without papal approval, hosted a
premiere of "The Da Vinci Code" hours before the gala opening
at Cannes, Xinhua news agency said on Thursday.
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"Da Vinci Code" secret is out: Most critics hate it
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Most critics panned "The Da
Vinci Code" on Wednesday ahead of the world premiere of the
year's most eagerly awaited movie.
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Another 'Idol' Gets the Boot, Leaving Two
(AP)
AP - Tears streamed from "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul's eyes when the result was announced. The audience stood and clapped, paying their respects.
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Awards Put Spotlight on Unseen Songwriters
(AP)
 AP - The Regent Beverly Wilshire hotel ballroom was filled with some of pop's biggest hitmakers, but even the most ardent music fans would have had a hard time finding a familiar face.
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Chili Peppers top US music charts for first time
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Funk-rock band the Red Hot Chili
Peppers topped the U.S. charts for the first time in its
22-year history on Wednesday, while Neil Young's tirade against
President Bush failed to do much for his sales.
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Funky Memphis keeps hottest music to itself
(Reuters)
Reuters - Interesting town,
Memphis. I was reacquainted with that fact when I spent 10 days
there early this month on what I laughably called "vacation."
Foo Fighters to launch acoustic tour in July
(Reuters)
 Reuters - The Foo Fighters are going acoustic
this summer with a string of theater dates in July and August.
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The Byrds take wing with new boxed set
(Reuters)
Reuters - One of the most influential
American-spawned bands will be celebrated with the five-disc
box set, "The Byrds: There is a Season."
Rise Against resurrects hardcore punk in LA
(Reuters)
Reuters - When Rise Against
frontman Tim McIlrath belted through the final words of
set-closing "Give It All," he leaned into the crowd, put his
hands in the air and was supported by a sea of outstretched
arms.
Underappreciated Parnell in rare LA appearance
(Reuters)
Reuters - Making his first
appearance in Los Angeles in at least four years Tuesday, Lee
Roy Parnell offered a fair share of idiosyncratic moments.
Jack White Takes the Raconteurs Seriously
(AP)
 AP - Given that Jack White is the creative force behind the White Stripes and has left his musical imprint on a host of other projects, it would seem safe to assume that his new creation — the group the Raconteurs — is yet another White-dominated outlet meant to occupy the rocker's time between Stripes albums.
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Napster Narrows 4th-Quarter Loss to $4.4M
(AP)
 AP - Napster Inc. on Wednesday reported its fourth-quarter loss narrowed from the year-ago period as the online music service saw strong growth in the number of subscribers during the quarter.
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