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Bette Midler to become Caesars headliner
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070503/ap_en_mu/people_midler"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070503/capt.43b1fbf44e98406daefc90810c10fca8.caesars_bette_midler_bet102.jpg?x=86&y=130&sig=7tDzw.HCp8SJFDPWzOtKfQ--" align="left" height="130" width="86" alt="This undated photo released by Ken Sunshine Consultants shows Bette Midler. Midler will replace Celine Dion as the headliner at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, officials announced Thursday, May 3, 2007, answering the lingering question of who would be chosen to step into some big shoes and the 4,100-seat Colosseum, which Dion virtually sold out for what will be a nearly five-year run by December. (AP Photo/Ken Sunshine Consultants, Greg Gorman)" border="0" /></a>AP - Bette Midler will replace Celine Dion as the headliner at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, officials announced Thursday, answering the lingering question of who would be chosen to step into some big shoes and the 4,100-seat Colosseum, which Dion virtually sold out for what will be a nearly five-year run by December.</p><br clear="all"/>
'American Idol' axes two more finalists
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070503/ap_en_tv/tv_american_idol"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070502/capt.2c99fe7768f845f5965a112ec9189b10.tv_american_idol_ny107.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=TTygoL1y1TN8_GhyvnK2EA--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="This photo supplied by Fox Broadcasting shows Jon Bon Jovi posing with the contestants of 'American Idol' as they prepare to sing songs by his legendary band on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 on FOX. L-R: Blake Lewis, Jordin Sparks, Jon Bon Jovi, David Bryan (Keyboards) Melinda Doolitlle, Phil Stacey, LaKisha Jones and Chris Richardson. (AP Photo/Fox)" border="0" /></a>AP - With no one ousted at the end of last week's charity-focused show, "American Idol" gave the heave-ho to two contestants Wednesday night — Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson.</p><br clear="all"/>
GOP candidates tap Hollywood for funds
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070503/ap_en_ce/hollywood_republicans"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070502/capt.c007bc2ed6cd44cc8f199348237e0efb.hollywood_gop_la107.jpg?x=74&y=130&sig=uqfZiPePYOThWDfpAvzabQ--" align="left" height="130" width="74" alt="Adam Sandler is shownin March 20, 2007 file photo in New York. Unlike their Democratic counterparts, GOP candidates often find Hollywood donors in short supply, those few include actor Adam Sandler chipped in $2,100, Paramount producer Mark Vahradian gave $2,100 and 'Frasier' star Kelsey Grammer. Former Reagan White House aide Kenneth Khachigian has stated only half-jokingly that you can count the Republicans in Hollywood on your fingers. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, File)" border="0" /></a>AP - Republican Rudy Giuliani once derided Hollywood in his Senate bid against Hillary Rodham Clinton. Today, as he pursues the presidency, he's collecting checks from actors Adam Sandler and Kelsey Grammer, and Paramount studio chief Brad Grey.</p><br clear="all"/>
'Spider-Man 3' hauls in $29M in opening
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070503/ap_en_mo/film_spider_man_money"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070502/capt.d7dbfdd480e2421392ec7118e86131f0.film_hollywood_s_summer_la307.jpg?x=130&y=87&sig=pak6HVvG8RYLVTVYJfmELQ--" align="left" height="87" width="130" alt="This photo released by Columbia Pictures shows actor Thomas Haden Church as Sandman in a battle with Spider-Man in a scene from 'Spider-Man 3,' which on Friday opens a season laden with more potential blockbusters than the movie business has ever seen. (AP Photo/Columbia Pictures)" border="0" /></a>AP - "Spider-Man 3" cast a worldwide web with a blockbuster first day, hauling in $29.15 million in 16 overseas markets and beating the debuts of the previous two "Spider-Man" flicks in each locale.</p><br clear="all"/>
Lohan plans big 21st-birthday bash
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070503/ap_en_ce/people_lindsay_lohan"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070502/capt.054baba8aac542ddb1700280ba918f92.lindsay_lohan_ny121.jpg?x=84&y=130&sig=tqIpkDZqqpevBIyu5dUW2w--" align="left" height="130" width="84" alt="Actress Singer Lindsay Lohan photographed at Premier Radio in New York in this file photo from Dec. 5, 2005. Lohan won't be satisfied with a cake and candles when she turns 21. Lohan tells Ellen DeGeneres on her talk show Wednesday April 2,2007 that she plans to 'milk it' when she becomes old enough to legally go to clubs. (AP Photo/File)" border="0" /></a>AP - Lindsay Lohan won't be satisfied with a cake and some candles when she turns 21. The raspy-voiced actress, who celebrates her big birthday on July 2, said Wednesday on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" that she plans to "milk it" when she becomes old enough to legally go to clubs.</p><br clear="all"/>
"Die Hard" video game is mobile only for Gameloft
(Reuters)
Reuters - French mobile game
publisher Gameloft has secured the exclusive video game rights
to the upcoming Bruce Willis action movie "Live Free or Die
Hard" for mobile phones.
Bette Midler to become Caesars headliner
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070503/ap_en_mu/people_midler"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070503/capt.43b1fbf44e98406daefc90810c10fca8.caesars_bette_midler_bet102.jpg?x=86&y=130&sig=7tDzw.HCp8SJFDPWzOtKfQ--" align="left" height="130" width="86" alt="This undated photo released by Ken Sunshine Consultants shows Bette Midler. Midler will replace Celine Dion as the headliner at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, officials announced Thursday, May 3, 2007, answering the lingering question of who would be chosen to step into some big shoes and the 4,100-seat Colosseum, which Dion virtually sold out for what will be a nearly five-year run by December. (AP Photo/Ken Sunshine Consultants, Greg Gorman)" border="0" /></a>AP - Bette Midler will replace Celine Dion as the headliner at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, officials announced Thursday, answering the lingering question of who would be chosen to step into some big shoes and the 4,100-seat Colosseum, which Dion virtually sold out for what will be a nearly five-year run by December.</p><br clear="all"/>
Two more singers dropped from "American Idol"
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070503/tv_nm/idol_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070503/2007_05_03t011349_324x450_us_idol.jpg?x=93&y=130&sig=Bq7ktGY6dcopgROTTI.bdA--" align="left" height="130" width="93" alt="Chris Richardson one of the contestants on 'American Idol', poses at a party in Los Angeles, California, March 8, 2007. Phil Stacey and Richardson were sent packing from 'American Idol' on Wednesday in a double-elimination episode of the hit television talent show, leaving only one male singer among the four contenders fighting it out to win the series' sixth season. (Fred Prouser/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Finalists Phil Stacey and Chris
Richardson were sent packing from "American Idol" on Wednesday
in a double-elimination episode of the hit television talent
show, leaving only one male singer among the four contenders
fighting it out to win the series' sixth season.</p><br clear="all"/>
Dow Jones says taking no action on News Corp bid
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070502/media_nm/dowjones_board_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070503/2007_05_02t135841_450x294_us_dowjones_board.jpg?x=130&y=84&sig=LMcUKqp49qCtBTMxScxizQ--" align="left" height="84" width="130" alt="The Dow Jones news ticker in New York's Times Square displays the headline that News Corp. is bidding to buy the Dow Jones Company, May 1, 2007. (Brendan Mcdermid/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Dow Jones & Co. said on Wednesday its
board decided to take no action on a $5 billion proposal by
News Corp. to take the company private.</p><br clear="all"/>
Dramatic play changes opinions of drug abuse: study
(Reuters)
Reuters - A dramatic play about drug abuse can
change the opinions of the audience and even prompt them to
donate money to prevention programs, researchers said.
"Die Hard" video game is mobile only for Gameloft
(Reuters)
Reuters - French mobile game
publisher Gameloft has secured the exclusive video game rights
to the upcoming Bruce Willis action movie "Live Free or Die
Hard" for mobile phones.
Hollywood abuzz over Jackson's "Bones"
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070503/film_nm/projects_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070503/2007_05_03t034329_450x314_us_projects.jpg?x=130&y=90&sig=2PVERTWxlH8WaNsoGUtFzw--" align="left" height="90" width="130" alt="Peter Jackson holds up his Oscars at a Wellington city council celebration for the winners, March 18, 2004. Two high-profile projects are making the rounds this week, one from Jackson and the other from Michael Mann. (Anthony Phelps/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Two high-profile
projects are making the rounds this week, one from Peter
Jackson and the other from Michael Mann.</p><br clear="all"/>
Miller, Murphy "Shake" it for swinging '60s film
(Reuters)
Reuters - Sienna Miller and
Cillian Murphy will star in the British counterculture
comedy-drama "Hippie Hippie Shake."
'Spider-Man 3' hauls in $29M in opening
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070503/ap_en_mo/film_spider_man_money"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070502/capt.d7dbfdd480e2421392ec7118e86131f0.film_hollywood_s_summer_la307.jpg?x=130&y=87&sig=pak6HVvG8RYLVTVYJfmELQ--" align="left" height="87" width="130" alt="This photo released by Columbia Pictures shows actor Thomas Haden Church as Sandman in a battle with Spider-Man in a scene from 'Spider-Man 3,' which on Friday opens a season laden with more potential blockbusters than the movie business has ever seen. (AP Photo/Columbia Pictures)" border="0" /></a>AP - "Spider-Man 3" cast a worldwide web with a blockbuster first day, hauling in $29.15 million in 16 overseas markets and beating the debuts of the previous two "Spider-Man" flicks in each locale.</p><br clear="all"/>
Record summer in store for Hollywood?
(AP)
AP - Everyone in Hollywood expects a big summer. The industry will get an idea of just how big come Friday, when "Spider-Man 3" opens a season laden with more potential blockbusters than the movie business has ever seen.
New film on Darfur shocks, but who's watching?
(Reuters)
Reuters - Former U.S. Marine Brian Steidle wrote
an e-mail from Darfur in 2004 saying if people could see what
he saw, foreign troops would intervene within days to stop
genocide by Sudanese government-backed militias.
Capsule reviews of this week's new films
(AP)
AP - Capsule reviews of films opening this week:
"Spider-Man 3" on track to beat predecessors
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070502/film_nm/spiderman_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070502/2007_05_02t150249_450x316_us_spiderman.jpg?x=130&y=91&sig=VkD9Cu.XdJCA6U53jDQh9A--" align="left" height="91" width="130" alt="Tobey Maguire arrives for the German premiere of 'Spider-Man 3' in Berlin April 25, 2007. By the time 'Spider-Man 3' opens in North America and Britain on Friday, the superhero will have already ensnared moviegoers around the world. (Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Columbia Pictures started rolling out the third installment
of its lucrative comic-book adaptation on Tuesday in 16
countries -- eight each in Asia and Europe.</p><br clear="all"/>
Bryce Dallas Howard takes on Hollywood
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070502/ap_en_mo/film_q_a_bryce_dallas_howard"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070502/capt.3a1e0eb2d1444803ab78f66da44246a2.film_bryce_dallas_howard_ny352.jpg?x=108&y=130&sig=vbBEbBbrSDM9DEohxTDFZw--" align="left" height="130" width="108" alt="Actress Bryce Dallas Howard of 'Spider-Man 3' signs autographs in New York's Rockefeller Center during her appearance on the NBC 'Today' show, Monday, April 30, 2007. Howard portrays Gwen Stacy in the sequel film, 'Spider-Man 3.' (AP Photo/Richard Drew)" border="0" /></a>AP - No wonder Bryce Dallas Howard is smiling.</p><br clear="all"/>
Vietnam puts focus on American cinema
(AP)
AP - Vietnam's small but fast-growing film industry got a dose of Hollywood on Wednesday as a delegation of film professionals arrived to participate in the country's first "American Film Week."
Bette Midler to become Caesars headliner
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070503/ap_en_mu/people_midler"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070503/capt.43b1fbf44e98406daefc90810c10fca8.caesars_bette_midler_bet102.jpg?x=86&y=130&sig=7tDzw.HCp8SJFDPWzOtKfQ--" align="left" height="130" width="86" alt="This undated photo released by Ken Sunshine Consultants shows Bette Midler. Midler will replace Celine Dion as the headliner at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, officials announced Thursday, May 3, 2007, answering the lingering question of who would be chosen to step into some big shoes and the 4,100-seat Colosseum, which Dion virtually sold out for what will be a nearly five-year run by December. (AP Photo/Ken Sunshine Consultants, Greg Gorman)" border="0" /></a>AP - Bette Midler will replace Celine Dion as the headliner at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, officials announced Thursday, answering the lingering question of who would be chosen to step into some big shoes and the 4,100-seat Colosseum, which Dion virtually sold out for what will be a nearly five-year run by December.</p><br clear="all"/>
Morris's vision makes Gluck opera shine
(AP)
AP - NEW YORK (AP) — For a work that was composed with the goal of bringing classical restraint to opera, Gluck's "Orfeo ed Euridice" packs a surprising emotional punch.
Surprise witness surfaces in Phil Spector trial
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070503/music_nm/spector_trial_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070503/2007_05_03t013750_450x358_us_spector_trial.jpg?x=130&y=103&sig=GYGs_guAJuT4rGNiN_eliA--" align="left" height="103" width="130" alt="Witness Gregory Diamond testifies during the murder trial of music producer Phil Spector at Los Angeles Superior Court in Los Angeles, May 2, 2007. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - A surprise witness surfaced in the
Phil Spector murder trial on Wednesday, telling the court that
he saw a lawyer for the music producer pick up a piece of
evidence at the crime scene that was never turned over to
prosecutors.</p><br clear="all"/>
Two more singers dropped from "American Idol"
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070503/music_nm/idol_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070503/2007_05_03t011349_324x450_us_idol.jpg?x=93&y=130&sig=Bq7ktGY6dcopgROTTI.bdA--" align="left" height="130" width="93" alt="Chris Richardson one of the contestants on 'American Idol', poses at a party in Los Angeles, California, March 8, 2007. Phil Stacey and Richardson were sent packing from 'American Idol' on Wednesday in a double-elimination episode of the hit television talent show, leaving only one male singer among the four contenders fighting it out to win the series' sixth season. (Fred Prouser/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Finalists Phil Stacey and Chris
Richardson were sent packing from "American Idol" on Wednesday
in a double-elimination episode of the hit television talent
show, leaving only one male singer among the four contenders
fighting it out to win the series' sixth season.</p><br clear="all"/>
Army hears anti-war Mellencamp but nixes Baez
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070503/music_nm/usa_army_concert_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070503/2007_05_02t200802_450x303_us_usa_army_concert.jpg?x=130&y=87&sig=5AEnF4yWFLqwB.Egz74.3A--" align="left" height="87" width="130" alt="File photo shows Joan Baez presenting an award at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles February 11, 2007. Rocker John Mellencamp and Baez are both vehemently against the war in Iraq, but only one of them was permitted to perform for recovering wounded U.S. soldiers last week. (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Rocker John Mellencamp and folk
singer Joan Baez are both vehemently against the war in Iraq,
but only one of them was permitted to perform for recovering
wounded U.S. soldiers last week.</p><br clear="all"/>
'American Idol' axes two more finalists
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070503/ap_en_mu/tv_american_idol"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070502/capt.2c99fe7768f845f5965a112ec9189b10.tv_american_idol_ny107.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=TTygoL1y1TN8_GhyvnK2EA--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="This photo supplied by Fox Broadcasting shows Jon Bon Jovi posing with the contestants of 'American Idol' as they prepare to sing songs by his legendary band on Tuesday, May 1, 2007 on FOX. L-R: Blake Lewis, Jordin Sparks, Jon Bon Jovi, David Bryan (Keyboards) Melinda Doolitlle, Phil Stacey, LaKisha Jones and Chris Richardson. (AP Photo/Fox)" border="0" /></a>AP - With no one ousted at the end of last week's charity-focused show, "American Idol" gave the heave-ho to two contestants Wednesday night — Phil Stacey and Chris Richardson.</p><br clear="all"/>
'Idol' creator pushes show's boundaries
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070503/ap_en_mu/tv_american_idol_creator"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070503/capt.bd7d7e7b52554886bbc8b5643ac3f4b1.american_idol_creator_la104.jpg?x=130&y=92&sig=ciy3eTATw7tBbSy69LavvA--" align="left" height="92" width="130" alt="This undated image provided by BWR Public Relations shows Simon Fuller, creator of 'American Idol,' right, and filmmaker Richard Curtis on the American Idol set. Fuller and Curtis joined forces to stage 'Idol Gives Back,' last week's charity fundraiser for American and African relief agencies.(AP Photo/BWR Public Relations)" border="0" /></a>AP - "American Idol" creator Simon Fuller was determined to stretch the boundaries of the hit TV show this season, staging an ambitious charity special and a songwriting contest.</p><br clear="all"/>
Bon Jovi to rock new New Jersey arena
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070503/ap_en_mu/people_bon_jovi"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070503/capt.5e05724e82e6409daf2b5a0be8f4e3ad.people__bon_jovi_ny123.jpg?x=130&y=84&sig=gMhLipjOpCD_wwjJcea2vw--" align="left" height="84" width="130" alt="The rock band Bon Jovi photographed at the Nokia Theather in New York in this Sept. 19, 2005 file photo. New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi will be the first act to rock 'The Rock,' the state's newest arena, officials announced Wednesday, May 2, 2007. (AP Photos/Jim Cooper)" border="0" /></a>AP - New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi will be the first act to rock "The Rock," the state's newest arena, officials announced Wednesday.</p><br clear="all"/>
Charity tour ahead for Hootie & Blowfish
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070503/ap_en_mu/people_hootie___blowfish"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070503/capt.77a71445bc9948a39bff4a426f347d29.people_hootie_and_the_blowfish_ny122.jpg?x=130&y=103&sig=ixHANnuGXRPqRoKKn1ZmBw--" align="left" height="103" width="130" alt="Darius Rucker, lead singer of the group Hootie and the Blowfish, performs in Orlando, Fla., in this, March 15, 2003, file photo. Hootie & the Blowfish announced a 14-city concert tour Wednesday, March 2, 2007 to help collect supplies for disadvantaged schools. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, file)" border="0" /></a>AP - Hootie & the Blowfish announced a 14-city concert tour Wednesday to help collect supplies for disadvantaged schools.</p><br clear="all"/>
Chris and Phil Slip Through Idol's Double Doors
(E! Online)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/eonline/20070502/en_music_eo/23c374191652_4c8c_a6af_54bc9078c2d5"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/eonline/20070503/capt.f5e767464a7700c78c0909094feb8236.jpg?x=130&y=93&sig=dLE_uqtiYkHTaixiCAakbw--" align="left" height="93" width="130" alt="Chris and Phil Slip Through Idol's Double Doors(E! Online)" border="0" /></a>E! Online - It wasn't exactly in a "Blaze of Glory," but Phil Stacey did go out, and it turns out Chris Richardson wasn't "Wanted Dead or Alive" on American Idol anymore.</p><br clear="all"/>
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