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Covington says he's grateful to Cowell
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070208/ap_en_tv/people_bucky_covington"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070207/capt.nyet14802072138.people_buck_covington_nyet148.jpg?x=72&y=130&sig=uQaLuVax_9kDyIRDrfGSQw--" align="left" height="130" width="72" alt="Bucky Covington entertains during the season finale of 'American Idol' on May 24, 2006 in Los Angeles. While some 'American Idol' contestants might fear Simon Cowell's biting criticism, Bucky Covington said recently that he's grateful for it. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)" border="0" /></a>AP - While some "American Idol" contestants might fear Simon Cowell's biting criticism, Bucky Covington says he's grateful for it. "Because of him being mean, millions of people watch that show," said Covington, who finished eighth last season. "So I say `thank you' for being mean. You turned on a lot of people to this show, and because of that a lot of great things happened to me."</p><br clear="all"/>
Miss USA Tara Conner goes back to work
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070208/ap_en_ce/people_tara_conner"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070207/capt.nyet14302071829.people_tara_conner_nyet143.jpg?x=93&y=130&sig=_R9hObLJkpY369X7ibdsVQ--" align="left" height="130" width="93" alt="Miss USA Tara Conner waits to be interviewed on the NBC 'Today' television show in New York Thursday Feb. 1, 2007. With winds whipping on a frigid Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 6, 2007, the 21-year-old Conner, just recently out of rehab, went back to work for a photo shoot at Jones Beach in Wantagh, N.Y., to promote Donald Trump's $40 million planned catering facility, Trump on the Ocean.(AP Photo/Richard Drew)" border="0" /></a>AP - It was probably not the day at the beach that Miss USA Tara Conner had in mind. With winds whipping on a frigid February afternoon, the 21-year-old Conner was at Jones Beach on Tuesday, doing a photo shoot to promote Donald Trump's $40 million planned catering facility, Trump on the Ocean.</p><br clear="all"/>
Lawyers point fingers in O'Neal fight
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070208/ap_en_ce/people_o_neal"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070207/capt.la10502072044.people_o_neal_arrest_la105.jpg?x=130&y=90&sig=0iqj5kL0rvl.XosJ12hn2Q--" align="left" height="90" width="130" alt="Griffin O'Neal kisses his girlfriend Joanna Berry during a news conference Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007, at the office of his attorney, Gloria Allred in Los Angeles. Berry suffered injuries to her face and eye after an altercation between O'Neal and his father actor Ryan O'Neal at the elder O'Neal's Malibu, Calif., home last weekend. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)" border="0" /></a>AP - A battle between Ryan O'Neal and his son Griffin that led to the actor's arrest at his Malibu home last weekend turned into a war of words in law offices Wednesday as their attorneys each charged that the other side was responsible for the fight in which a fireplace poker was swung and a gun fired.</p><br clear="all"/>
Celine Dion to unveil new song at Oscars
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070208/ap_en_ce/people_celine_dion"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070207/capt.nyet14602072052.people_celine_dion_nyet146.jpg?x=110&y=130&sig=Z5oIA3wZ7D1X3PKfd4e3sA--" align="left" height="130" width="110" alt="Celine Dion performs at Caesars Palace hotel-casino in Las Vegas in this April 30, 2006 file photo. Dion will unveil her new song, 'I Knew I Loved You,' during a tribute to composer Ennio Morricone at this year's Academy Awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007. The Oscars are Feb. 25. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, file)" border="0" /></a>AP - Celine Dion will unveil her new song, "I Knew I Loved You," during a tribute to Italian composer Ennio Morricone at this year's Academy Awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Wednesday.</p><br clear="all"/>
Russert on the other side of the news
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070208/ap_en_tv/tv_tim_russert"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070207/capt.6337ee0bab744b698d8f9e76894061e3.cia_leak_trial_dcpm112.jpg?x=130&y=106&sig=FpyqwX2vE0ZdvKD6x79dmA--" align="left" height="106" width="130" alt="Tim Russert, Washington bureau chief of NBC News, walks with the aid of crutches as he leaves U.S. Federal Court, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2007 in Washington. Russert is key prosecution witness in the I. Lewis 'Scooter' Libby CIA leak trial. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)" border="0" /></a>AP - Tim Russert made it onto the evening news on Wednesday — and not just on NBC. The "Meet the Press" host's key testimony at the perjury trial of former vice presidential aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby was covered on all three network evening newscasts, although Russert was less visible on ABC and CBS.</p><br clear="all"/>
"Weirdsville" on the map of indie distributor
(Reuters)
Reuters - Magnolia Pictures has
nabbed all U.S. rights to the black comedy "Weirdsville"
starring Scott Speedman, Wes Bentley and Taryn Manning.
Reunited Police set to announce world tour
(Reuters)
Reuters - Reunited rock trio the Police are
expected to announce a 30th anniversary world tour during a
news conference in Los Angeles on Monday, the day after the
group opens the Grammy Awards.
TV homes to jump 47 percent by 2050: study
(Reuters)
Reuters - Television on the wane? Not
according to a forecast released Wednesday by Nielsen Media
Research, which projects that the nation's TV households will
grow 47% to 163.7 million by 2050.
DVD firm Criterion issuing budget line
(Reuters)
Reuters - The Criterion
Collection, known as the Cadillac of DVD suppliers because of
its elaborate packages, will launch an entry-level line of
boxed sets in March.
'Bookends', Addressing the Aftermath of Communist Witch Hunt, Premieres
(Playbill)
Playbill - Bookends, M.J. Feely's tale of two men looking to rebuild a friendship shattered by their testimony before the House Committee on Un-American Activities, gets its world premiere Feb. 6 in Philadelphia.
"Weirdsville" on the map of indie distributor
(Reuters)
Reuters - Magnolia Pictures has
nabbed all U.S. rights to the black comedy "Weirdsville"
starring Scott Speedman, Wes Bentley and Taryn Manning.
Beckinsale signs for "Whiteout" adventure
(Reuters)
Reuters - British actress Kate
Beckinsale has signed to star in the action thriller
"Whiteout."
Disney tucks in director for "Bedtime"
(Reuters)
Reuters - Adam Shankman ("Cheaper
By The Dozen 2") has signed on to direct the Disney family
fantasy "Bedtime Story."
Bollywood filmmaker gives Bachchan Rolls-Royce
(Reuters)
Reuters - A top Bollywood filmmaker
was so smitten with actor Amitabh Bachchan's performance in his
forthcoming film that he gave him a sparkling, new Rolls-Royce.
Communists curse China director's sex and violence
(Reuters)
Reuters - China's top Communist Party training
academy has slammed Oscar-nominated director Zhang Yimou's
latest film "Curse of the Golden Flower" as the latest in a
line of bloodthirsty blockbusters smearing modern Chinese
cinema.
It's "Open Season" on DVD rivals
(Reuters)
Reuters - The animal cartoon "Open
Season" easily took the top spot on the latest national DVD
sales chart, according to data issued Wednesday.
DVD firm Criterion issuing budget line
(Reuters)
Reuters - The Criterion
Collection, known as the Cadillac of DVD suppliers because of
its elaborate packages, will launch an entry-level line of
boxed sets in March.
Romanek set to prowl with "Wolfman"
(Reuters)
Reuters - Music videos veteran
Mark Romanek has been hired to bring "The Wolfman" to the big
screen.
Faris, Fogler "Kids" again in comedy film
(Reuters)
Reuters - "Scary Movie" star Anna
Faris and Tony-winning actor Dan Fogler will join "That '70s
Show" veteran Topher Grace in the comedy "Kids in America."
The ups and downs of Pebble Beach for the pros
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070208/film_nm/golf_pga_celebrity_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070208/2007_02_07t210828_450x313_us_golf_pga_celebrity.jpg?x=130&y=90&sig=F8a4vIP4hnskcu77hO6IXg--" align="left" height="90" width="130" alt="Actor Bill Murray tosses his putter to his caddie at the second green during the celebrity challenge portion of the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in Pebble Beach, California February 7, 2007. (Robert Galbraith/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - The chance of rubbing
shoulders with celebrities such as Kevin Costner and Bill
Murray is a major attraction for fans at this week's Pebble
Beach National Pro-Am.</p><br clear="all"/>
Reunited Police set to announce world tour
(Reuters)
Reuters - Reunited rock trio the Police are
expected to announce a 30th anniversary world tour during a
news conference in Los Angeles on Monday, the day after the
group opens the Grammy Awards.
Furtado among main contenders for Canadian awards
(Reuters)
Reuters - Pop singer Nelly Furtado,
rock band Billy Talent and hip-hop artist k-os have each picked
up five nominations for the Juno Awards, Canada's version of
the Grammys.
N.H. group pushes album-writing exercise
(AP)
AP - Guitarist Mike Samborn used to sketch out a song, play it, decide he didn't like it and toss it in the trash.
A long, wet week awaits at Pebble Beach
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070208/ap_en_mu/glf_pebble_beach"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070207/capt.cajc10602072233.pebble_beach_golf_cajc106.jpg?x=130&y=83&sig=cky.DSwF8D63vCoD44F56Q--" align="left" height="83" width="130" alt="Actor Ray Romano, left, holds up his wallet as he looks toward a fan who was hit by his tee shot on the third fairway during the celebrity challenge at Pebble Beach golf links in Pebble Beach, Calif., Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007. At right is playing partner, actor Kevin James. The first round of the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament starts on Thursday. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)" border="0" /></a>AP - Rain suits and umbrellas are back in vogue at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, where a six-year run of glorious weather on the picturesque Monterey Peninsula appears to be over.</p><br clear="all"/>
Cuban-born musician a surprise Grammy nominee
(Reuters)
Reuters - Scan the list of Latin nominees
for Sunday's Grammy Awards, and you'll find it hews closely to
those vying for Latin Grammys last fall -- with some
exceptions.
R&B/hip-hop world needs to get involved in Grammys
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070208/music_nm/grammys_hiphop_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20070131/i/r1354235197.jpg?x=95&y=130&sig=5P1SFQ1ZlRQ3qvq_MmTuZA--" align="left" height="130" width="95" alt="U.S. producer/singer Timbaland waves to fans while being interviewed for the television show 'Much On Demand' in Toronto January 30, 2007. REUTERS/Mike Cassese (CANADA)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - It's easy to stand on the outside
and carp about who should and shouldn't have been nominated in
Sunday's Grammy Awards derby.</p><br clear="all"/>
Rapper Lupe Fiasco up for 3 Grammys
(Reuters)
Reuters - The marketing plan for Lupe
Fiasco's debut album, "Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor," was
briefly derailed after tracks were leaked well ahead of its
intended June release date, forcing the Chicago rapper to
retool the project and put it out in September. But he is
having the last laugh.
Rookie inspirational acts garner Grammy attention
(Reuters)
Reuters - Every year the Grammy Award
nominations deliver some intriguing surprises that make
industry folks scratch their heads and ask, "What?"
Dupri heads Island Record Urban Music
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070208/ap_en_mu/music_dupri_island"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070208/capt.ny11402080032.music_dupri_island_ny114.jpg?x=102&y=130&sig=DYCCL93n.neZ6Zua61zqjA--" align="left" height="130" width="102" alt="Jermaine Dupri accepts the 'Music of the Heart Award'' at the annual benefit for the Lili Claire Foundation held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006 in Beverly Hills, Calif. Hit producer and sometime rapper Dupri has been named president of Island Record Urban Music, a newly created division of Island Def Jam Music Group. Dupri, who has produced chart-topping songs for artists ranging from Usher to Mariah Carey, also reunited with Island Def Jam Chairman Antonio 'L.A.' Reid. (AP Photo/Phil McCarten)" border="0" /></a>AP - Hit producer and sometime rapper Jermaine Dupri has been named president of Island Record Urban Music, a newly created division of Island Def Jam Music Group.</p><br clear="all"/>
Norah Jones leads U.S. pop charts
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070208/music_nm/sales_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070208/2007_02_07t193920_450x288_us_sales.jpg?x=130&y=83&sig=MAbF80NURLqZkB616OB3hA--" align="left" height="83" width="130" alt="File photo shows Norah Jones performing at the Higher Ground Hurricane Relief Benefit in New York, September 17, 2005. Jones' first album in three years opened at No. 1 on the U.S. pop charts Wednesday, but its first-week sales were less than half those of its predecessor, according to Billboard. (Chip East/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Jazz singer/pianist Norah Jones'
first album in three years opened at No. 1 on the U.S. pop
charts Wednesday, but its first-week sales were less than half
those of its predecessor, according to Billboard.</p><br clear="all"/>
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