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CNN now sued for $1.3 bln - $1 per person in China 23 Apr 08, 23:29 ET Reuters - A Chinese primary school teacher and a beautician have filed a suit against CNN in New York over remarks they say insulted the Chinese people and are seeking $1.3 billion in compensation -- $1 per person in China, a Hong Kong newspaper reported. more 'Idol' boots another finalist, leaving 5 to vie for title 23 Apr 08, 22:42 ET AP - Carly Smithson lost another chance to be a superstar. more Brits to Hollywood: We're here to stay! 23 Apr 08, 22:21 ET Reuters - They're the brains behind some of the most successful U.S. television shows and movies. In fact, Britons have a finger in almost every slice of the American media pie, sports (David Beckham), business (Virgin Group) and fashion (Jimmy Choo shoes). more Fox zeroes in on "Bad Dads" 23 Apr 08, 22:20 ET Reuters - After embracing the dark side of reality television with its marriage-busting hit "The Moment of Truth," Fox is taping the power of its unscripted division for the forces of good. more TV still feeling strike hangover 23 Apr 08, 22:20 ET Reuters - When CBS' Monday night block returned from its enforced break to set record ratings last month, the industry exhaled a collective sigh of relief. more Lost silent films uncovered in Australia 23 Apr 08, 22:19 ET Reuters - While the popularity of modern U.S. films worldwide is undisputed, a cache of lost silent films being repatriated from Australia proves that the so-called Hollywood effect goes back nearly a century. more J-Lo plans reality show about career, motherhood 23 Apr 08, 22:06 ET AFP - Hollywood diva Jennifer Lopez is planning a television reality show about her life as a singer, actress and, more recently, mother, that she will finance and produce herself, The Learning Channel said Wednesday. more Paris Hilton talks about public search for new best friend 23 Apr 08, 22:04 ET AP - More than 85,000 people want to be Paris Hilton's best friend. more Megan Fox crowned sexiest woman in the world 23 Apr 08, 21:35 ET Reuters - Actress Megan Fox was named the world's sexiest woman on Wednesday by an annual online poll, while the world's most Googled woman, Britney Spears, barely scraped in at No. 100 after a shocker of a year. more Bear from movies turns on handler in Calif., killing him 23 Apr 08, 21:30 ET AP - When friends Linda Carter and Cherrie Giles booked a three-day retreat in a remote cabin in the San Bernardino Mountains, the proprietor told them not to be startled by the roar of lions and bears from the exotic-animal training center nearby. more Tomlin, Grant early winners at gospel music's Dove Awards 23 Apr 08, 21:23 ET AP - Chris Tomlin won male vocalist of the year and Natalie Grant was awarded female vocalist honors during Wednesday's 39th annual Dove Awards, which celebrate the best in gospel music. more `Raven' star Orlando Brown re-emerges after going missing 23 Apr 08, 21:09 ET AP - Orlando Brown, a star of Disney Channel's "That's So Raven," has been found a day after his publicist reported him missing. more Eloise to hit big screen for first time 23 Apr 08, 20:16 ET Reuters - Eloise, the precocious girl immortalized by author Kay Thompson in the 1950s, is headed for the big screen for the first time in a feature film starring a little-known Australian actress in the title role. more SUSPICIOUS DAUGHTER IS WRONG ABOUT DAD'S 'CONNIVING WOMAN' 23 Apr 08, 19:58 ET Dear Abby - DEAR ABBY: I have been divorced for four years. About nine months ago, I met "Cecil," a wonderful man who was widowed three years ago. We have fallen in love. more Aussie actress snags lead role in `Eloise in Paris' 23 Apr 08, 19:46 ET AP - Eloise down under. more Megan Fox tops FHM's sexiest women list 23 Apr 08, 19:35 ET AP - Megan Fox is the sexiest woman in the world - at least according to FHM magazine. more Alicia Keys scraps two shows on new tour 23 Apr 08, 19:32 ET Reuters - Alicia Keys has canceled two shows on her newly launched North American tour because of swollen vocal cords, her record label said on Wednesday. more Prosecutors seek hard sentence for Snipes in tax trial 23 Apr 08, 19:19 ET AP - There is a perception, federal prosecutors fear, that Wesley Snipes emerged victorious from years of IRS investigation and a highly publicized tax trial. more Spike Lee to be honored at Silverdocs film fest 23 Apr 08, 19:08 ET Reuters - Spike Lee, the Oscar-nominated director of "Do the Right Thing," will be honored at this year's Silverdocs film festival for his documentary work including "When the Levees Broke," on the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, organizers said on Wednesday. more UC Santa Cruz slated to get archives of Grateful Dead 23 Apr 08, 18:47 ET AP - Dancing bears, meet the Banana Slugs. more Mailer's longtime mistress sells papers to Harvard 23 Apr 08, 18:40 ET AP - An actress and writer who said she was Norman Mailer's former longtime mistress has sold papers that include lengthy accounts of their sex life and hand-edited drafts of her writing to Harvard University, Mailer's alma mater. more No Superstar Treatment for Idol's Carly 23 Apr 08, 18:32 ET E! Online - There apparently weren't too many Jesus fans in the audience last night. more Smashing Pumpkins honored in L.A. 23 Apr 08, 18:16 ET Reuters - Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan reluctantly accepted a low-grade honor in Hollywood on Wednesday, after revealing that he had spent a lot of time wondering whether it was "a silly thing." more Warren Carlyle Confirmed as 'Tale of Two Cities' Director 23 Apr 08, 17:43 ET Playbill - It's official. Warren Carlyle, the choreographer who created musical staging for Dancing in the Dark, concerts at Encores! and last fall's A Tale of Two Cities tryout in Florida, is signed as director-choreographer for the latter show's Broadway production. more Hollywood grizzly bear kills trainer 23 Apr 08, 17:21 ET Reuters - A grizzly bear featured in the recent Will Ferrell film "Semi-Pro" and touted as one of the "best trained" in show business has killed its handler, but officials said on Wednesday they were puzzled by what provoked the attack. more Tejano singer Emilio begins rehabilitation after bus crash 23 Apr 08, 16:54 ET AP - Grammy-winning Tejano singer Emilio Navaira is starting his rehabilitation treatment after being severely injured in a bus crash a month ago. more Author of 'Running with Scissors' goes back to early years 23 Apr 08, 16:39 ET AP - "A Wolf at the Table: A Memoir of My Father" (St. Martin's Press, 242 pages, $24.95), by Augusten Burroughs: Imagine all the terrible things that could possibly happen in childhood and you'll find them in Augusten Burroughs' newest memoir, "A Wolf at the Table." more Oscar statuettes case going to trial 23 Apr 08, 16:00 ET AP - Whoever winds up with these Oscars may want to thank members of the court. more Star Jones files for divorce 23 Apr 08, 15:55 ET Reuters - Star Jones, whose elaborate, corporate-sponsored wedding won her the nickname "Bridezilla," has filed for a divorce from her husband of about three years, Al Reynolds, according to media reports. more Review: `Baby Mama' goes easy on mommy culture 23 Apr 08, 15:51 ET AP - Tina Fey didn't write "Baby Mama," though you'd be forgiven for walking into it and assuming she did. After all, her face appears prominently on the movie's ubiquitous posters, alongside that of co-star and former "Saturday Night Live" cast mate Amy Poehler. more Naomi Campbell to appear in 'Ugly Betty' season finale 23 Apr 08, 15:34 ET AP - Naomi Campbell is getting "Ugly." more These 'heroes' defied system but they may be hard to emulate 23 Apr 08, 15:18 ET AP - "Standing Up to the Madness: Ordinary Heroes in Extraordinary Times" (Hyperion Books, 272 pages. $25.95), by Amy Goodman and David Goodman: Whenever American leaders do a poor job of leading, it's easy for an author to fan citizens' frustration into outrage. But that indignation is pointless unless the author also provides meaningful ways to channel their emotions. more "Jackass" star pleads innocent to cocaine charge 23 Apr 08, 15:18 ET Reuters - Steve-O, the stunt-performing star of the MTV series "Jackass" and its movie spinoffs, pleaded innocent on Wednesday to a cocaine possession charge stemming from his March arrest in Hollywood. more T.R. Knight and Larry King Breaking the Silence 23 Apr 08, 15:16 ET E! Online - Silence will be golden tomorrow for T.R. Knight. more Capsule reviews of `Harold & Kumar' and other films 23 Apr 08, 15:12 ET AP - Capsule reviews of films opening this week: more Kanye West and Jay-Z party together 23 Apr 08, 15:07 ET AP - It was boy's night out for Kanye West and Jay-Z. more Tony Bennett, Roberta Flack join others in saluting Jones 23 Apr 08, 15:03 ET AP - Since Quincy Jones has spent most of his life making memorable music, it's only fitting that his friends celebrated his 75th birthday by sharing their memories of the legend in song. more Yoko sues "Expelled" filmmakers over Imagine 23 Apr 08, 14:54 ET Reuters - John Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono, and his sons are suing the filmmakers of "Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed" for using the song "Imagine" in the documentary without permission. more Edward Albee, at age 80, expounds on the art of playwriting 23 Apr 08, 14:30 ET AP - "It's just a quirk of the brain that makes one a playwright," says Edward Albee, a man who knows a thing or two about writing for the stage. "I have the same experiences that everybody else does, but since I have this quirk in my head, I am not content with that. I feel the need to translate a lot of what happens to me, a lot of what I think into a play." more CORRECTED: Mariah Carey has monster No. 1 on chart 23 Apr 08, 14:18 ET Reuters - Mariah Carey scored her sixth No. 1 album on the U.S. pop chart Wednesday, vaulting into rarefied territory in the record books. more Eric Mabius and wife are expecting their second child 23 Apr 08, 13:55 ET AP - Eric Mabius, co-star of ABC's "Ugly Betty," says he and his wife, interior designer Ivy Sherman, are expecting their second child. more Star Jones files for divorce from Al Reynolds 23 Apr 08, 13:28 ET AP - Three years after tying the knot in a spectacular, over-the-top affair that caused some backlash, Star Jones has decided to end her marriage to banker Al Reynolds. more J.Lo Figures Privacy Is Passé 23 Apr 08, 13:20 ET E! Online - So much for Out of Sight. Jennifer Lopez has signed on to star in a reality show—or in press release vernacular, a "docu-series"—on TLC that will follow the performer as she balances her roles as multihyphenate career woman, wife to Marc Anthony and mommy to twins Emme and Max. more Linda McCartney's photos on display 23 Apr 08, 13:08 ET AP - An exhibition of Linda McCartney's photographs, hand-picked by her husband, will be put on display later this week at the James Hyman Gallery in west London. more Patrick Dempsey on Dane's Anatomy 23 Apr 08, 13:05 ET E! Online - Is McDreamy McJealous of McSteamy? more Producer says Elvis Presley made secret visit to England 23 Apr 08, 12:48 ET AP - The King of Rock in England? Maybe so. more Kim Kardashian's Dinner with Barack Obama?! 23 Apr 08, 12:29 ET E! Online - Barack Obama just scored another Hollywood endorsement. more Review: `Deception' isn't even a guilty pleasure 23 Apr 08, 12:27 ET AP - One of the producers of "Deception" says in the movie's production notes that he views it as "something of a throwback to an earlier era of filmmaking." He must be referring to the 1980s, because this feels like the kind of slick, mindless thriller Adrian Lyne used to make - for better and for worse. more NBC's Circus of the Semistars 23 Apr 08, 11:50 ET E! Online - Big top? Big whoop. more Megan Fox Lives Up to Her Name 23 Apr 08, 11:43 ET E! Online - It looks like a couple of Jessicas have been out-Foxed. more Tribeca Film Festival rebounds after missteps 23 Apr 08, 11:42 ET Reuters - Last year should have been triumphant for Robert De Niro and his fellow founders of the Tribeca Film Festival. more Exhibit shows iconic Esquire covers from the turbulent 1960s 23 Apr 08, 11:38 ET AP - Muhammad Ali, shirtless in white satin boxing shorts and pierced with six arrows, poses as St. Sebastian, a martyr to his faith. The April 1968 Esquire magazine cover was one of the most iconic images of the decade, tying together the incendiary issues of the Vietnam War, race and religion. more Roger Ebert says he'll have to skip his film festival 23 Apr 08, 11:25 ET AP - Roger Ebert says he'll have to skip this year's Ebertfest film festival after breaking a hip. more Tina Fey takes on film world 23 Apr 08, 11:08 ET Reuters - She is known as the political and media-savvy comic from "Saturday Night Live," the sketch comedy show that helped her launch her own award-winning "30 Rock." more Dirty Sexy Lucy? 23 Apr 08, 09:31 ET E! Online - Dirty Sexy Money may soon be skipping to the Liu. more Finally, some respect: Reality TV hosts eligible for Emmy 23 Apr 08, 08:57 ET AP - Real competition is coming to reality TV: Hosts including Ryan Seacrest, Howie Mandel and Tyra Banks are now eligible for an Emmy Award. more Eastwood and Allen showing films at Cannes 23 Apr 08, 08:41 ET Reuters - Clint Eastwood and Woody Allen will be among high-profile U.S. directors at this year's Cannes film festival, where Hollywood will also be on show with the world premiere of the latest Indiana Jones adventure. more Steve-O Pleads Not Guilty in Drug Rap 23 Apr 08, 08:35 ET E! Online - For his next stunt, Steve-O is hoping to beat a legal rap. more "Gone With the Wind" just blows 23 Apr 08, 08:16 ET Reuters - Tomorrow is another day for Scarlett O'Hara but how long that will remain true for the new musical "Gone With the Wind" is another question. more The Edge hosts charity auction amid work on new U2 album 23 Apr 08, 07:43 ET AP - For the second year in a row, The Edge is putting his money where the music is. more Mariah Breaks Leona's Spirit 23 Apr 08, 06:31 ET E! Online - She's no Einstein, but Mariah Carey can certainly add up the numbers for a nuclear chart-topping debut. more Why Are Nicole 'n' Britney Dressed Like Old Ladies? 23 Apr 08, 06:28 ET E! Online - Want to get your hands on this season's hottest new look? Raid your grandma's closet. more New twist in Harry Potter star's search for love 23 Apr 08, 06:18 ET Reuters - Actor Daniel Radcliffe's search for a mystery Australian girl he met at an awards party has taken a twist worthy of his alter-ego Harry Potter. more R&B singer Solange Knowles to release 2nd album 23 Apr 08, 06:10 ET Reuters - Solange Knowles, the younger sister of R singer Beyonce, will release her second album on August 26, her Geffen Records label said. more Bush cameo no big "Deal" for NBC game show 23 Apr 08, 05:57 ET Reuters - President Bush's guest appearance in support of an Iraq War veteran on "Deal or No Deal" didn't bring much luck to the contestant -- or the show. more David & Victoria Hope to Score More for Home Team 23 Apr 08, 05:25 ET E! Online - David and Victoria Beckham are trying for more kids. more Fox wins week as viewers abandon talent shows 23 Apr 08, 05:13 ET Reuters - Despite "American Idol" taking some well-publicized ratings hits, Fox won its 15th consecutive week in the Nielsens, according to data issued Tuesday. more Suri's Sophisticated Tastes 23 Apr 08, 05:12 ET E! Online - Details of Suri Cruise's second-birthday party (April 18) will be revealed in People magazine's upcoming issue: a soundtrack that included Rihanna, bowling, dinner at the Beverly Hills Polo Lounge, a performance of My Fair Lady at the Ahmanson and a four-tier birthday cake festooned with edible butterflies. more Blu-ray boom not enough to rescue DVD sales 23 Apr 08, 05:11 ET Reuters - Since Blu-ray Disc's victory in the hi-definition DVD format war, data have trickled in suggesting a sales boost for Sony's fledgling technology. But if the pace doesn't quicken, home video might not return to sustained growth mode for several years. more Star's Marriage Shoots Off 23 Apr 08, 04:49 ET E! Online - It ain't over till the formerly fat lady sings. Oh, wait, Star Jones just piped up. more Angelina, Madonna Do the Cannes-Cannes 23 Apr 08, 04:11 ET E! Online - Angelina Jolie's ready to deliver twins in France next month. more Dutch filmmaker claims Jesus a child of rape 23 Apr 08, 03:12 ET Reuters - "Basic Instinct" director Paul Verhoeven will publish a revisionist biography of Jesus in September, following more than 20 years of research. more Mischa Barton says no problem going nude 23 Apr 08, 02:23 ET AFP - Teen idol Mischa Barton said Wednesday she had no problem baring all for a sex scene in her latest film, calling herself a believer in "true love." more Emmys to honor reality hosts 23 Apr 08, 02:13 ET Reuters - Reality TV hosts will get their due at this year's Emmys. more New social network targets older music fans 23 Apr 08, 02:12 ET Reuters - GetBack Media, a social network targeted at people over age 35, is set to launch Wednesday stocked with music and TV content. more James Caan exits movie over cookie controversy 23 Apr 08, 01:31 ET Reuters - James Caan has left the political comedy "Nailed" after a dispute led him to storm off the set, and it all seems to have centered on a cookie. more Dan Rather moving ahead with CBS lawsuit 23 Apr 08, 00:58 ET Reuters - Former "CBS Evening News" anchor Dan Rather was back in court Tuesday asking for a second chance at claims against the network that a judge dismissed April 10. more "Sex and the City" filming is spectacle in N.Y 23 Apr 08, 00:50 ET Reuters - "Sex and the City" opens in theaters on May 30, but hundreds of thousands of fans have already been watching the movie piecemeal for months. more Musician reunited with $4M violin he left in N.J. cab 23 Apr 08, 00:42 ET AP - A Grammy-nominated violinist has been reunited with a $4 million violin he left in the back of a cab. more Another celebrity contestant done 'Dancing With the Stars' 23 Apr 08, 00:21 ET AP - For the third consecutive week, a last-place finish has led to elimination on "Dancing With the Stars." more

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