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Actress Brittany Murphy laid to rest at small, private Christmas Eve funeral in Los Angeles
SANDY COHEN - December 25, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) Brittany Murphy's family and friends celebrated her life at a private Christmas Eve funeral, saying words cannot express their devastation at her passing. "Brittany was an incredibly loving and passionate person and an artist to her core she loved acting, singing,...
'American Idol' returns for 9th season with two-night premiere Jan. 12-13 featuring auditions
By Associated Press - December 24, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) The Fox network says "American Idol" will return for its ninth year next month with a two-night season premiere featuring auditions in Boston and Atlanta. The Boston auditions for the hit singing contest will air Jan. 12, and the Atlanta auditions will air Jan. 13....
NJ lawmakers say 'Jersey Shore' show offensive, degrading; ask network to pull the plug
By Associated Press - December 24, 2009
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) MTV is getting more pressure to cancel its "Jersey Shore" reality show. The latest criticism comes from the New Jersey Italian American Legislative Caucus, which says the show promotes derogatory ethnic stereotypes and is "wildly offensive." In a letter...
Billy Ray Cyrus writes song for Hallmark Channel movie 'Christmas in Canaan'
CAITLIN R. KING - December 24, 2009
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Billy Ray Cyrus has been preparing his whole life for the role of Daniel Burton in the Hallmark Channel movie "Christmas in Canaan." "I started digging through like old boxes of stuff and finding old Polaroids of my dad from 1964," the 48-year-old country singer...
Brother says Simon Cowell to leave 'American Idol' after 2010 season to focus on another show
By Associated Press - December 24, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) Simon Cowell's brother says the next season of "American Idol" will be the judge's last. Tony Cowell said in his weekly podcast, "The Cowell Factor," that a statement was being prepared that would certify that the acerbic British judge was leaving the popular Fox signing...
Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins, partners for 23 years, announce they separated over the summer
By Associated Press - December 24, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) One of Hollywood's most enduring couples has separated. Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins, partners for 23 years and parents of two sons, split up over the summer, publicist Teal Cannady said in a statement Wednesday. She did not elaborate. Sarandon, 63, and...
Documentary project planned on Michael Jackson's former personal doctor, Conrad Murray
By Associated Press - December 23, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) When Michael Jackson's embattled personal physician returned to work last month, cameras were rolling. Miranda Sevcik (SEHV'sik), a spokeswoman for Dr. Conrad Murray, confirms that a British documentary crew chronicled his first day back at a Houston clinic for the...
Singer Amy Winehouse charged in connection with alleged assault at British theater, police say
By Associated Press - December 23, 2009
LONDON (AP) Singer Amy Winehouse was charged Wednesday in connection with an assault at a theater, police said. The 26-year-old soul diva was arrested after she presented herself at a police station with her lawyer, Thames Valley Police said in a statement. She was...
British court blocks singer Boy George's attempt to appear on reality television show
By Associated Press - December 23, 2009
LONDON (AP) A British court has blocked an attempt by former Culture Club singer Boy George to appear on a reality television show. The 48-year-old had hoped to appear on Channel 4's "Celebrity Big Brother" despite being on probation for assaulting a male escort....
In second careers as actors, Jay Chou, Lin Chi-ling enjoy shooting action sequences
MIN LEE - December 23, 2009
HONG KONG (AP) He's one of Chinese pop's biggest acts and she's one of the most famous Chinese faces on the catwalk. But R&B sensation Jay Chou and model Lin Chi-ling are enjoying their second careers as actors. Promoting their new film "The Treasure Hunter" in Hong Kong on Wednesday,...
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