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'City Slickers' actor Bruno Kirby dies
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060816/ap_en_ce/obit_kirby"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060816/capt.21b0d07e858240e79d75e10dfd71b806.obit_kirby_ny124.jpg?x=93&y=130&sig=yORf1OzSvVXMPud7AJNgPQ--" align="left" height="130" width="93" alt="In this undated photo provided by CBS, Bruno Kirby appears in character as attorney Barry Scheck from the 2000 television movie 'American Tragedy'. Kirby, a veteran character actor who costarred in 'When Harry Met Sally,' 'City Slickers' and many other films, has died at age 57, his wife said Tuesday Aug. 15, 2006. (AP Photo/CBS via New York Daily News)" border="0" /></a>AP - Bruno Kirby, a veteran character actor who costarred in "When Harry Met Sally," "City Slickers" and many other films, has died at age 57, his wife said Tuesday.</p><br clear="all"/>
Katie Blair crowned Miss Teen USA 2006
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060816/ap_en_ce/miss_teen_usa"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060816/capt.c82f113af19c4c0cbcd1fdd0d0cba059.miss_teen_usa_2006_tusa117.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=uHBoxu04390velnSFuNHsQ--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="In a photo provided by the Miss Universe Organization, Katie Blair, center, of Billings, Mont., reacts after being crowned Miss Teen USA 2006 at the conclusion of the LIVE NBC broadcast of the 24th annual Miss Teen USA competition, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006, from the Palm Springs Convention Center in Palm Springs, Calif. (AP Photo/Miss Universe Organization, Darren Decker)" border="0" /></a>AP - An 18-year-old from Montana has been crowned Miss Teen USA 2006. Katie Blair beat the competition in swimsuit, evening gown and interview categories to claim the crown Tuesday night.</p><br clear="all"/>
Rick Fox scores role on FX's 'Dirt'
(AP)
AP - Rick Fox may have given up basketball, but not the spotlight. The former Los Angeles Laker has scored a recurring role in the new FX television series "Dirt," his spokeswoman Lori Jonas said Tuesday.
Prosecutors to monitor Madonna act
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060816/ap_en_mu/people_madonna"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060815/capt.3fad5f93aa7949f5a1dec62f9ba31770.madonna_nyol222.jpg?x=130&y=102&sig=tI67jTa1cxU2y1K2_rFR_g--" align="left" height="102" width="130" alt="U.S. pop star Madonna performs on stage during her 'Confessions Tour' concert at Rome's Olympic stadium in this Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006 file photo. German prosecutors plan to keep an eye on Madonna's weekend concert in Duesseldorf to see if the pop diva repeats the mock crucifixion scene that has drawn fire from religious leaders. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)" border="0" /></a>AP - Prosecutors plan to keep an eye on Madonna's weekend concert in Duesseldorf to see if the pop diva repeats the mock crucifixion scene that has drawn fire from religious leaders.</p><br clear="all"/>
The Stones cancel 2nd concert in Spain
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060815/ap_en_mu/music_rolling_stones"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060814/capt.6e6d7829f03848b4b748c8f881662dc8.people__mick_jagger_ny119.jpg?x=91&y=130&sig=EebW96Wf6ukjOUiSE1b7aw--" align="left" height="130" width="91" alt="Singer Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones performs during a concert in New York's Madison Square Garden in this Jan. 18, 2006 file photo. The Rolling Stones canceled a concert Monday Aug. 14, 2006 in the northern city of Valladolid, Spain after Mick Jagger was ordered by his doctor to rest his voice. Jagger developed laryngitis over the weekend, the Stones said in a statement on their Web site. (AP Photo/Jeff Christensen, File)" border="0" /></a>AP - The Rolling Stones have canceled a second concert in Spain while Mick Jagger recovers from a sore throat. Another date is being sought for the show, which had been scheduled Wednesday in the southern city of El Ejido, said Jose Hurtado, a spokesman for concert promoter Music Frog, on Tuesday.</p><br clear="all"/>
'City Slickers' actor Bruno Kirby dies
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060816/ap_en_mo/obit_kirby"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060816/capt.e3575ed2383a4144a83e9b862bdbf10c.obit_kirby_ny122.jpg?x=130&y=92&sig=8fyn6g0_8Tv5WryHWnq5xg--" align="left" height="92" width="130" alt="Actors Bruno Kirby, left, and Leonardo DiCaprio arrive at the West Coast screening of 'The Basketball Diaries' in this April 19, 1995 file photo in Los Angeles. Kirby, a veteran character actor who costarred in 'When Harry Met Sally,' 'City Slickers' and many other films, has died at age 57, his wife said Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006. Kirby died Monday in Los Angeles from complications related to leukemia, according to a statement from his wife, Lynn Sellers. (AP Photo/Eric Draper)" border="0" /></a>AP - Bruno Kirby, a veteran character actor who costarred in "When Harry Met Sally," "City Slickers" and many other films, has died at age 57, his wife said Tuesday.</p><br clear="all"/>
Interpol leaves Matador, inks deal with Capitol
(Reuters)
Reuters - New York rock act Interpol has
parted ways with indie home Matador Records and will sign a new
deal with Capitol, sources say.
Rick Fox scores role on FX's 'Dirt'
(AP)
AP - Rick Fox may have given up basketball, but not the spotlight. The former Los Angeles Laker has scored a recurring role in the new FX television series "Dirt," his spokeswoman Lori Jonas said Tuesday.
DirecTV, EchoStar reduce bidding in wireless sale
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060816/media_nm/telecoms_wireless_satellite_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20060816/i/r2634595639.jpg?x=130&y=121&sig=KrlDCWToA4h9jOgI.Tvp2g--" align="left" height="121" width="130" alt="An EchoStar satellite dish is seen in an undated handout photo. The joint venture of satellite television providers DirecTV Group Inc. and EchoStar Communications Corp. substantially reduced its bidding in the U.S. auction of licenses for advanced wireless services this week. REUTERS/Handout" border="0" /></a>Reuters - The joint venture of satellite
television providers DirecTV Group Inc. and EchoStar
Communications Corp. substantially reduced its bidding in the
U.S. auction of licenses for advanced wireless services this
week.</p><br clear="all"/>
Short's hall of 'Fame' has its share of history
(Reuters)
Reuters - On Thursday, Martin Short
officially opens his much-anticipated "Fame Becomes Me" comedy
with music at the Bernard Jacobs Theater, Short's first time on
a Broadway stage since "Little Me" in 1998.
'City Slickers' actor Bruno Kirby dies
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060816/ap_en_mo/obit_kirby"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060816/capt.e3575ed2383a4144a83e9b862bdbf10c.obit_kirby_ny122.jpg?x=130&y=92&sig=8fyn6g0_8Tv5WryHWnq5xg--" align="left" height="92" width="130" alt="Actors Bruno Kirby, left, and Leonardo DiCaprio arrive at the West Coast screening of 'The Basketball Diaries' in this April 19, 1995 file photo in Los Angeles. Kirby, a veteran character actor who costarred in 'When Harry Met Sally,' 'City Slickers' and many other films, has died at age 57, his wife said Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006. Kirby died Monday in Los Angeles from complications related to leukemia, according to a statement from his wife, Lynn Sellers. (AP Photo/Eric Draper)" border="0" /></a>AP - Bruno Kirby, a veteran character actor who costarred in "When Harry Met Sally," "City Slickers" and many other films, has died at age 57, his wife said Tuesday.</p><br clear="all"/>
'White Planet' in Toronto film fest's orbit
(Reuters)
Reuters - French-language nature
documentary "The White Planet" will receive the red-carpet
treatment at the Toronto International Film Festival, which
runs September 7-16.
Gore, comedy a crackling combo in 'Severance'
(Reuters)
Reuters - A motley group
of employees from an international weapons company find
themselves hilariously at the business end of their own
products in Christopher Smith's razor-sharp comedy horror film
"Severance."
New Spike Lee film documents Katrina devastation
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060816/film_nm/hurricane_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20060816/i/r20864320.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=edDzA.gbBKVkPssaeohO0w--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="Film director Spike Lee poses for a portrait ahead of his upcoming HBO documentary 'When the Levees Broke: A Requim in Four Parts' in Beverly Hills, California August 11, 2006. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Filmmaker Spike Lee usually says
what he thinks and lets the chips fall where they may. But he
grew shy the other day, telling reporters that his latest work
must speak for itself.</p><br clear="all"/>
Carrey-Free "Ventura" Sequel Coming
(E! Online)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/eo/20060815/en_movies_eo/19769"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/eo/20060816/capt.ee1c475c9a5113ff038ea441fe26d13b.jpg?x=99&y=130&sig=_bKBHwp5sVOtiVZ3EAHYGw--" align="left" height="130" width="99" alt="If you thought you 2003's Dumb
and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd and 2005's Son of the Mask
were a gas, you're gonna love the next Jim Carrey-less sequel
Hollywood's got coming." border="0" /></a>E! Online - If you thought you 2003's Dumb
and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd and 2005's Son of the Mask
were a gas, you're gonna love the next Jim Carrey-less sequel
Hollywood's got coming.</p><br clear="all"/>
Ricci doesn't see commercial stardom
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060815/ap_en_mo/people_christina_ricci"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060815/capt.827d7f9e968d48f9b528e8bf18c4eebe.christina_ricci_nyol232.jpg?x=61&y=130&sig=FjZBl4hqO34jV_t.IDsCUw--" align="left" height="130" width="61" alt="American actress Christina Ricci arrives at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards ceremony in London in this Sunday Feb. 19, 2006 file photo. (AP Photo/ Max Nash)" border="0" /></a>AP - She co-starred with Charlize Theron in "Monster" and Johnny Depp in "Sleepy Hollow." But Christina Ricci says she still auditions for movies.</p><br clear="all"/>
Review: 'Zoom' a movie for catching z's
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060815/ap_en_mo/film_review_zoom"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060815/capt.b5607eedece240bdb192ec5b4b79e39b.zoom_nyol246.jpg?x=130&y=83&sig=vRzcbb3JF6bonY2jFq.vNg--" align="left" height="83" width="130" alt="In this file photo provided by Columbia Pictures, former superhero Jack (Tim Allen, right) is called back to work to transform an unlikely group of ragtag kids (left to right, Michael Cassidy, Kate Mara, Spencer Breslin, Ryan Newman) into superheroes at a private Academy in 'Zoom.' (AP Photo/Columbia Pictures/Ava Gerlitz)" border="0" /></a>AP - Tim Allen stars in "Zoom," a family friendly comedy about a superhero who's been drained of all his powers. The movie itself apparently was made by people drained of all their creativity. It has plenty of energy and visual effects but not a single original idea in its spandex-clad head.</p><br clear="all"/>
Sheen, Richards amicably resolve issues
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060815/ap_en_mo/people_sheen_richards"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060814/capt.d873bfed702744bca841114f3b1193cf.people_richards_sheen_ny127.jpg?x=78&y=130&sig=hC8RKNuFrgAOd89D_4PZIQ--" align="left" height="130" width="78" alt="Charlie Sheen, right, and Denise Richards arrives for the 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The acrimony is apparently over for the once-coupled Sheen and Richards. Lawyers for the two, who met with a judge in chambers Monday, July 14, 2006 said there has been an amicable resolution in their divorce case. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)" border="0" /></a>AP - The acrimony is apparently over for the once-coupled Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards. There has been an amicable resolution in the couple's divorce case, lawyers for Sheen and Richards announced Monday after meeting with a judge in chambers.</p><br clear="all"/>
"Opal" a slight but charming Outback fable for kids
(Reuters)
Reuters - The fundamental
sweetness that made director Peter Cattaneo's "The Full Monty"
one of the sleeper hits of the 1990s translates well to his
latest venture, the whimsical family drama "Opal Dream."
"Talladega" is box-office pace car
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060815/film_nm/boxoffice_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20060815/i/r2654654394.jpg?x=130&y=98&sig=z9Ap5OVlvcK7Dhp1k6ibnw--" align="left" height="98" width="130" alt="Will Ferrell, star of the new film 'Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby' which is about the life of a fictional race car driver, poses at the film's premiere in Hollywood July 26, 2006. Sony Pictures' 'Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby' was tops at the North American boxoffice for the second week in a row, though newcomer 'Step Up' from Buena Vista Pictures opened to a stronger-than-expected number while Paramount Pictures' 'World Trade Center' debuted solidly. REUTERS/Fred Prouser" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Sony Pictures'
"Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" was tops at the
North American boxoffice for the second week in a row, though
newcomer "Step Up" from Buena Vista Pictures opened to a
stronger-than-expected number while Paramount Pictures' "World
Trade Center" debuted solidly.</p><br clear="all"/>
Interpol leaves Matador, inks deal with Capitol
(Reuters)
Reuters - New York rock act Interpol has
parted ways with indie home Matador Records and will sign a new
deal with Capitol, sources say.
Sugarland slims down for new 'Ride'
(Reuters)
Reuters - Breakthrough country act Sugarland
has set a November 7 release date for its next album.
New Spike Lee film documents Katrina devastation
(Reuters)
Reuters - Filmmaker Spike Lee usually says
what he thinks and lets the chips fall where they may. But he
grew shy the other day, telling reporters that his latest work
must speak for itself.
World Party returns from oblivion with cult appeal
(Reuters)
Reuters - Karl Wallinger's World
Party was more like an exclusive club Monday at the Roxy.
Thirteen years ago, when Wallinger and company shared a bill
with Lenny Kravitz on a massive outdoor stage at Disney World's
Pleasure Island at the National Association of Recording
Merchandisers convention, both acts seemed on the verge of
major success. Kravitz subsequently went on to reach platinum
sales heights. World Party all but disappeared.
Westerberg, Stinson together again on 'Open Season'
(Reuters)
Reuters - On the heels of their surprise
reunion to record two new songs for the recent Replacements
best-of album, Paul Westerberg and Tommy Stinson are together
again on two songs from the soundtrack for the animated film
"Open Season" soundtrack.
Prosecutors to monitor Madonna act
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060816/ap_en_mu/people_madonna"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060815/capt.3fad5f93aa7949f5a1dec62f9ba31770.madonna_nyol222.jpg?x=130&y=102&sig=tI67jTa1cxU2y1K2_rFR_g--" align="left" height="102" width="130" alt="U.S. pop star Madonna performs on stage during her 'Confessions Tour' concert at Rome's Olympic stadium in this Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006 file photo. German prosecutors plan to keep an eye on Madonna's weekend concert in Duesseldorf to see if the pop diva repeats the mock crucifixion scene that has drawn fire from religious leaders. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)" border="0" /></a>AP - Prosecutors plan to keep an eye on Madonna's weekend concert in Duesseldorf to see if the pop diva repeats the mock crucifixion scene that has drawn fire from religious leaders.</p><br clear="all"/>
Deftones rock with SOAD's Tankian on new album
(Reuters)
Reuters - Rock act the Deftones will break a
three-year silence on October 31 with their fifth studio album,
"Saturday Night Wrist."
Jett, Eagles of Death Metal join forces for tour
(Reuters)
Reuters - After completing a stint on the Vans
Warped Tour this past weekend, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
have announced a fall tour in support of their new record,
"Sinner."
Madonna Headed for Das Big House?
(E! Online)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/eo/20060815/en_music_eo/19766"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/eo/20060816/capt.9affa85697134332f9305e3a7450f6ec.jpg?x=99&y=130&sig=1yIQZYzGiSyv9Ee_O.by1A--" align="left" height="130" width="99" alt="If Madonna doesn't change her ways, she could be going from
'Hung Up' to locked up." border="0" /></a>E! Online - If Madonna doesn't change her ways, she could be going from
"Hung Up" to locked up.</p><br clear="all"/>
Krauss, Union Station top bluegrass noms
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060815/ap_en_mu/music_bluegrass_awards"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060815/capt.0f12c63f76de4df194d0992c48d7ae14.music_bluegrass_awards_tnmh601.jpg?x=87&y=130&sig=K6Q4fB9ZtdyElJ.PCgOpQg--" align="left" height="130" width="87" alt="Doyle Lawson and Rhonda Vincent announce the nominees for the International Bluegrass Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2006. Allison Krauss and Union Station received 11 nominations. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)" border="0" /></a>AP - Perennial award favorite Allison Krauss and Union Station are the top nominees, with 11, for the International Bluegrass Music Association awards.</p><br clear="all"/>
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