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Gibson asks Jews for help in healing
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060802/ap_en_mo/gibson_remarks"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060801/capt.8a4c8f223af64f5385900def64da9ff8.gibson_remarks_la119.jpg?x=103&y=130&sig=Hi01wIVOjCI8xzLXD5Db_w--" align="left" height="130" width="103" alt="In this booking photo released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, actor-director Mel Gibson is seen in a booking photo taken Friday, July 28, 2006. An official police report on Gibson's arrest on drunken driving charges on Friday substantiates claims that he made anti-Semitic remarks and threatened a deputy, a law enforcement official said Monday, July 31. (AP Photo/Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department)" border="0" /></a>AP - Mel Gibson's latest apology drew mixed reactions from Jewish leaders, with some saying they were willing to help the actor address the anti-Semitic slurs he made during a drunken driving arrest and others demanding proof of his repentance.</p><br clear="all"/>
Experts say Gibson's apology too late
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060801/ap_en_ce/gibson_damage_control"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060801/capt.0ca33837db554e53a2e50e31be719a60.gibson_remarks_la118.jpg?x=130&y=109&sig=5dOeOMTGun5LXRKmXAtRkA--" align="left" height="109" width="130" alt="Los Angeles County Sheriff deputy James Mee speaks to a reporter Monday, July 31, 2006, as he arrived home in Calabasas, Calif. The allegations of anti-Semitism during the drunken driving arrest of actor-director Mel Gibson on Friday, July 28, stemmed from a leaked arrest report that quoted Gibson as saying, 'The Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world,' and asking deputy Mee, 'Are you a Jew?' (AP Photo/Nick Ut)" border="0" /></a>AP - Mel Gibson's Tuesday apology for an anti-Semitic rant after his drunken driving arrest came several days too late, celebrity crisis management experts say.</p><br clear="all"/>
Hilary Duff performs in free concert
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060802/ap_en_mu/people_duff"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20060727/i/r2840883328.jpg?x=82&y=130&sig=N2na2Kr6QpeZ8jz6hCkZog--" align="left" height="130" width="82" alt="Recording artist Hilary Duff laughs during an interview at Canadian television station MuchMusic in Toronto July 26, 2006 REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA)" border="0" /></a>AP - Singer and actress Hilary Duff took the stage of Crown Coliseum here Tuesday night in a free concert for military families.</p><br clear="all"/>
Costner to return to Field of Dreams
(AP)
AP - Kevin Costner has been pretty much a ghost in Dyersville since starring in "Field of Dreams" in 1989.
Ruben Studdard's new R&B album due out
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060801/ap_en_mu/people_ruben_studdard"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060801/capt.21c920f9d25b4860b4a18f2219ead9fb.people_studdard_ny118.jpg?x=90&y=130&sig=9jHSt9VB03esWe4kFYMkOg--" align="left" height="130" width="90" alt="Ruben Studdard sings the national anthem before the game between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers in this April 15, 2005 file photo, in Los Angeles. Studdard returns to R&B with his third album -- 'The Return' -- set for release Sept. 26. 'Change Me,' the first single from the new album, was released to radio stations Monday, July 31, 2006, J Records said. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, file)" border="0" /></a>AP - Ruben Studdard returns to R&B with his third album, set for release Sept. 26. The album's title, "The Return," signifies his coming back to the mainstream after recording the 2004 gospel album, "I Need an Angel," Studdard said in a statement released Monday by J Records.</p><br clear="all"/>
Gibson asks Jews for help in healing
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060802/ap_en_mo/gibson_remarks"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060801/capt.8a4c8f223af64f5385900def64da9ff8.gibson_remarks_la119.jpg?x=103&y=130&sig=Hi01wIVOjCI8xzLXD5Db_w--" align="left" height="130" width="103" alt="In this booking photo released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, actor-director Mel Gibson is seen in a booking photo taken Friday, July 28, 2006. An official police report on Gibson's arrest on drunken driving charges on Friday substantiates claims that he made anti-Semitic remarks and threatened a deputy, a law enforcement official said Monday, July 31. (AP Photo/Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department)" border="0" /></a>AP - Mel Gibson's latest apology drew mixed reactions from Jewish leaders, with some saying they were willing to help the actor address the anti-Semitic slurs he made during a drunken driving arrest and others demanding proof of his repentance.</p><br clear="all"/>
My Chemical Romance trying out new songs on tour
(Reuters)
Reuters - Rock act My Chemical Romance is
finishing up work on its next album, and plans to unveil some
new material at a handful of shows in the coming weeks.
TBS set to debut interactive TV game show
(Reuters)
Reuters - TBS is preparing to
launch U.S. television's first fully interactive live game
show.
Japanese TV advertisers turn backs on Hollywood
(Reuters)
Reuters - In the beginning, there was
Charles Bronson. He was followed by James Coburn, casually
lighting up a cigarette, and Paul Newman behind the wheel of a
Nissan.
Elvis musical hitting the road
(Reuters)
Reuters - "All Shook Up," the rock
'n' roll musical of Elvis Presley songs that played for 213
performances (and 33 previews) last year at the Palace, will
begin its first national tour September 12.
Universal pushes back "Accepted" by a week
(Reuters)
Reuters - Universal Pictures will
release its teenage comedy "Accepted" one week later than
planned, on August 18.
Gibson asks Jews for help in healing
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060802/ap_en_mo/gibson_remarks"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060801/capt.8a4c8f223af64f5385900def64da9ff8.gibson_remarks_la119.jpg?x=103&y=130&sig=Hi01wIVOjCI8xzLXD5Db_w--" align="left" height="130" width="103" alt="In this booking photo released by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, actor-director Mel Gibson is seen in a booking photo taken Friday, July 28, 2006. An official police report on Gibson's arrest on drunken driving charges on Friday substantiates claims that he made anti-Semitic remarks and threatened a deputy, a law enforcement official said Monday, July 31. (AP Photo/Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department)" border="0" /></a>AP - Mel Gibson's latest apology drew mixed reactions from Jewish leaders, with some saying they were willing to help the actor address the anti-Semitic slurs he made during a drunken driving arrest and others demanding proof of his repentance.</p><br clear="all"/>
Lionsgate on scent of "Blood Trails"
(Reuters)
Reuters - Indie distributor Lionsgate
has picked up U.S. and U.K. rights to "Blood Trails," an
English-language horror film about a bike messenger whose life
becomes a living hell after a one-night stand with a mysterious
stranger.
Costner to return to Field of Dreams
(AP)
AP - Kevin Costner has been pretty much a ghost in Dyersville since starring in "Field of Dreams" in 1989.
Hilary Duff performs in free concert
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060802/ap_en_mo/people_duff"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20060727/i/r2840883328.jpg?x=82&y=130&sig=N2na2Kr6QpeZ8jz6hCkZog--" align="left" height="130" width="82" alt="Recording artist Hilary Duff laughs during an interview at Canadian television station MuchMusic in Toronto July 26, 2006 REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA)" border="0" /></a>AP - Singer and actress Hilary Duff took the stage of Crown Coliseum here Tuesday night in a free concert for military families.</p><br clear="all"/>
"War Is Over" billboards promote Lennon film
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060802/film_nm/lennon_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20060802/2006_08_02t015831_450x375_us_lennon.jpg?x=130&y=108&sig=1D7.ewEI3b2wv9_FGbIsRQ--" align="left" height="108" width="130" alt="A fan holds up a picture of John Lennon at a candlelight vigil on the 25th anniversary of Lennon's death at Strawberry Fields in Central Park, New York City, December 8, 2005. In an effort to tap into anti-war sentiment, billboards will appear in New York and Los Angeles this month declaring 'War Is Over! If You Want It.' (Peter Foley/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - In an effort to tap into
anti-war sentiment, billboards will appear in New York and Los
Angeles this month declaring "War Is Over! If You Want It."</p><br clear="all"/>
Oliver Stone's 9/11 picture an uplifting triumph
(Reuters)
Reuters - Oliver Stone moves
dramatically away from his recent dazzling but often
self-conscious filmmaking to direct "World Trade Center" in a
somber, focused and straightforward manner that serves the
material extraordinarily well.
Mel Gibson seeks forgiveness for anti-Semitic rant
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060802/film_nm/gibson_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20060802/2006_08_01t123748_450x368_us_gibson.jpg?x=130&y=106&sig=D7AYQdZ26f4ZHPtcErJLBA--" align="left" height="106" width="130" alt="Mel Gibson is seen in Pasadena, California January 9, 2005. Gibson on Tuesday apologized for making anti-Semitic remarks after his recent arrest for drunken driving and asked to meet with members of the Jewish community to begin a 'path for healing.' (Robert Galbraith/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Actor Mel Gibson apologized on
Tuesday for making anti-Semitic remarks in a drunken rant and
asked to meet Jewish leaders, but several called on the
Hollywood superstar to first show deeds and not offer words.</p><br clear="all"/>
"Quinceanera" waltzes into Latino life in the US
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060801/film_nm/quinceanera_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20060802/2006_08_01t192802_300x450_us_quinceanera.jpg?x=86&y=130&sig=nkXrjz0SzPlNXAl4MZIVBA--" align="left" height="130" width="86" alt="Actress Emily Rios from the film 'Quinceanera' poses for a photograph at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California July 25, 2006. The low-budget, Sundance award-winning film 'Quinceanera' may teach Americans more about Latino life in the United States than any other movie -- and they will have two white men who don't speak Spanish to thank. Photo taken on July 25, 2006. (Phil McCarten/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - The low-budget, Sundance
award-winning film "Quinceanera" may teach Americans more about
Latino life in the United States than any other movie -- and
they will have two white men who don't speak Spanish to thank.</p><br clear="all"/>
Ledger to play Joker in next 'Batman'
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060801/ap_en_mo/people_heath_ledger"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060801/capt.fb7fc719b5c0467d94e18e9005168b14.people_heath_ledger_nyet186.jpg?x=88&y=130&sig=AjhaQu2nBHpmmEiJsqNyMQ--" align="left" height="130" width="88" alt="Actor Heath Ledger poses during a photocall at the Berlin Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, on Feb. 15, 2006. Ledger will play the Joker in 'The Dark Knight,' the sequel to last year's 'Batman Begins.' Christian Bale will again star as Batman, and Christopher Nolan will return as director, Warner Bros. studio announced Monday, July 31, 2006. (AP Photo/Hermann J. Knippertz)" border="0" /></a>AP - Heath Ledger will play the Joker in "The Dark Knight," the sequel to last year's "Batman Begins."</p><br clear="all"/>
My Chemical Romance trying out new songs on tour
(Reuters)
Reuters - Rock act My Chemical Romance is
finishing up work on its next album, and plans to unveil some
new material at a handful of shows in the coming weeks.
Depeche Mode scraps Israel show
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060802/music_nm/depeche_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20060802/2006_08_02t035600_450x290_us_depeche.jpg?x=130&y=83&sig=VuJf4V4FubI4_9lAqSZxtw--" align="left" height="83" width="130" alt="Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode performs on the stage during their 'Touring the Angel' tour concert in San Sebastian July 22, 2006. Depeche Mode has cancelled a concert scheduled for Thursday in Tel Aviv due to the current crisis in the Middle East, according to the band's Web site. (Pablo Sanchez/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - British synth-rock band Depeche Mode
has canceled a concert scheduled for Thursday in Tel Aviv due
to the current crisis in the Middle East, according to the
band's Web site.</p><br clear="all"/>
Country acts show up for George Jones tribute
(Reuters)
Reuters - Vince Gill, Pam Tillis, Sammy
Kershaw, Mark Chesnutt and Tracy Lawrence are the first acts
confirmed to participate in the George Jones tribute album
"God's Country."
New Order planning rare South American tour
(Reuters)
Reuters - New Order will tour South America in
November for the first time since 1988. Four of the five shows
are in Brazil, beginning November 11 in Belo Horizonte. The
trek concludes November 18 in Buenos Aires.
Hilary Duff performs in free concert
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060802/ap_en_mu/people_duff"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20060727/i/r2840883328.jpg?x=82&y=130&sig=N2na2Kr6QpeZ8jz6hCkZog--" align="left" height="130" width="82" alt="Recording artist Hilary Duff laughs during an interview at Canadian television station MuchMusic in Toronto July 26, 2006 REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA)" border="0" /></a>AP - Singer and actress Hilary Duff took the stage of Crown Coliseum here Tuesday night in a free concert for military families.</p><br clear="all"/>
Lawyers allowed to quit Jackson case
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060802/ap_en_mu/michael_jackson_lawyers"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20060801/2006_08_01t020646_450x360_us_jackson.jpg?x=130&y=104&sig=ZyVtmCHHgd.acnSRoTw2kg--" align="left" height="104" width="130" alt="Michael Jackson visits an orphanage in Tokyo May 28, 2006. A federal judge on Monday allowed a breach of contract claim brought by a financial firm against Jackson to move forward against one of Jackson's trusts. (Issei Kato/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>AP - For the second time in a year, a law firm representing Michael Jackson has parted company with the pop star, saying it hasn't been paid and can't get Jackson on the phone.</p><br clear="all"/>
Rolling Stones add a Canada show, shuffle dates
(Reuters)
Reuters - The Rolling Stones will play a
second concert in the Canadian city of Regina during their fall
North American tour, and have accordingly rescheduled their
dates for Missoula and Wichita.
Axl Falls Ill, Rocks On, Passes Out
(E! Online)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/eo/20060802/en_music_eo/19656"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/eo/20060802/capt.b42fd36b58c8010657ecf056e189981f.jpg?x=99&y=130&sig=NwrFvE5FTosSMHnLv_vRNA--" align="left" height="130" width="99" alt="There was no cold November rain last weekend, but Axl Rose was
under the weather anyway." border="0" /></a>E! Online - There was no cold November rain last weekend, but Axl Rose was
under the weather anyway.</p><br clear="all"/>
Ruben Studdard's new R&B album due out
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060801/ap_en_mu/people_ruben_studdard"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060801/capt.21c920f9d25b4860b4a18f2219ead9fb.people_studdard_ny118.jpg?x=90&y=130&sig=9jHSt9VB03esWe4kFYMkOg--" align="left" height="130" width="90" alt="Ruben Studdard sings the national anthem before the game between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers in this April 15, 2005 file photo, in Los Angeles. Studdard returns to R&B with his third album -- 'The Return' -- set for release Sept. 26. 'Change Me,' the first single from the new album, was released to radio stations Monday, July 31, 2006, J Records said. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, file)" border="0" /></a>AP - Ruben Studdard returns to R&B with his third album, set for release Sept. 26. The album's title, "The Return," signifies his coming back to the mainstream after recording the 2004 gospel album, "I Need an Angel," Studdard said in a statement released Monday by J Records.</p><br clear="all"/>
Pilot who flew Tommy Lee to concert charged
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060801/ap_en_mu/people_tommy_lee"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060801/capt.8e4b26d3663242118cc3b1837c07183e.people_tommy_lee_nyet189.jpg?x=88&y=130&sig=Fyw_B3hnWmtNxqsW7UWaoQ--" align="left" height="130" width="88" alt="Rocker Tommy Lee poses inside a nightclub, Aug. 15, 2005, in New York. A pilot faced reckless flying and other charges for landing a helicopter on a public street to pick up Lee and take him to a concert, prosecutors said. David Keith Martz, 49, landed the helicopter July 7,2006, outside a home in the Hollywood Hills to give the former Motley Crue drummer a 50-mile flight to a Nine Inch Nails concert in Irvine, said Frank Mateljan, a spokesman for the City Attorney's Office. Martz will be arraigned in Wednesday, Aug. 2,2006.(AP Photo/ Louis Lanzano)" border="0" /></a>AP - A pilot faced reckless flying and other charges for landing a helicopter on a public street to pick up rocker Tommy Lee and take him to a concert, prosecutors said.</p><br clear="all"/>
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