Glenn Close of ‘Damages’ wins second consecutive Emmy for lead dramatic actressLOS ANGELES — Glenn Close has won the Emmy Award for lead actress in a drama series. Alec Baldwin wins second consecutive lead comedy actor Emmy for ‘30 Rock’LOS ANGELES — Alec Baldwin has won the Emmy Award for lead actor in a comedy series. Baldwin won for the second year in a row for his role as ambitious television executive Jack Donaghy on the NBC sitcom “30 Rock.” Toni Collette of ‘United States of Tara’ wins Emmy for lead comedy actressLOS ANGELES — Toni Collette is the winner of the Emmy Award for lead actress in a comedy series. Emmy Countdown: Rehearsal stand-ins play stars while bleacher fans await the real thingLOS ANGELES — A look at the hours leading up to Sunday’s 61st Primetime Emmy Awards: Horrorcore rapper charged with killing Va. pastor, likely to be charged in deaths of 3 othersRICHMOND, Va. — A California rapper whose lyrics spoke about the thrill of murder and mutilation has been charged with killing a Virginia pastor, whose body was found along with three others inside the home of his estranged wife, authorities said Sunday. Calif. man suspected in 4 killings in small Va. college town put violent rap songs on WebFARMVILLE, Va. — Richard Alden Samuel McCroskey III rapped about the thrill of murder in songs he posted on the Internet. Police believe the fantasy lyrics became a gruesome reality in a small Virginia college town. Cable drama ‘Mad Men’ aims to repeat Emmy history, animated ‘Family Guy’ tries to make itLOS ANGELES — Alec Baldwin of “30 Rock” and Toni Collette of “United States of Tara” were honored as best lead actors in comedy series at Sunday’s Emmy Awards, which kept to a lighthearted, viewer-friendly tone. Emmy Countdown: Stars grab swag, jewelry; toast each other at high teaBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards are Sunday and Hollywood is awash in swag and early celebrations. Here’s a look at what’s going on around Tinseltown: Calif. advances tough energy requirements for flat-screen TVs, angering electronics retailersSACRAMENTO, Calif. — California energy regulators are moving forward with a plan that could ban the sale of the most power-hungry televisions in the state. Judge fines sister of fashion designer Anand Alexander for contacting juror during rape trialLOS ANGELES — The sister of fashion designer and convicted rapist Anand Jon Alexander has been fined $1,000 for contacting a juror during her brother’s trial. For ‘Dancing,’ Kathy Ireland getting a little help from friend Elizabeth TaylorSANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Elizabeth Taylor watches “Dancing With the Stars.” And if her longtime friend and business partner Kathy Ireland survives long enough into the show’s new season, Taylor’s presence — and presents — will be apparent. Man who tried to get in Ryan Seacrest’s car arrested on suspicion of assaulting security guardORANGE, Calif. — Police in Southern California say a man has been arrested for assaulting a security guard who tried to stop him from getting into a car with “American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest. John Leguizamo, Penelope Cruz among winners at ALMA AwardsLOS ANGELES — “Nothing Like the Holidays” had a merry time at the ALMA Awards. LA police arrest man suspected of breaking into homes of Lindsay Lohan, Audrina PatridgeLOS ANGELES — Police arrested a man on Thursday who is suspected of breaking into the homes of Lindsay Lohan and Audrina Patridge. Court filings show Michael Jackson’s mother, children being paid $86,204 per month.LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s mother is receiving $86,804 per month from her son’s estate to support herself and her three grandchildren, according to court records released Thursday. Puerto Rican duo Calle 13 up for 5 awards at 10th annual Latin Grammy AwardsLOS ANGELES — Calle 13 leads the list of Latin Grammy nominated artists with five nods. Santa Barbara museum to tell story of perfectly preserved Lady Dai, who died 2,100 years agoLOS ANGELES — Lady Dai was a Chinese nobleman’s wife in her mid-50s when she died of a heart attack. She was overweight, had diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, liver disease, gallstones and her arteries were almost totally clogged. Emmy Countdown: Red carpet out, seat-holders in at Nokia TheatreLOS ANGELES — The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards are days away, but Hollywood is already gearing up for Sunday’s awards. Here’s a look at what’s already going on around Tinseltown: Emmy Countdown: Workers building stage, putting up fan bleachers at Nokia TheatreLOS ANGELES — The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards are days away, but Hollywood is already gearing up for Sunday’s awards. Here’s a look at what’s already going on around Tinseltown: Olympian Amanda Beard gives birth to boy; mom is doing swimminglyLOS ANGELES — It’s a boy for four-time Olympian Amanda Beard. A day after Swayze’s death, ‘Ghost’ co-star Goldberg and her ‘View’ co-hosts honor himLOS ANGELES — Whoopi Goldberg and her co-hosts on “The View” paid tribute to Patrick Swayze on Tuesday, with his “Ghost” co-star choking back tears as she remembered him fondly as a brave fighter and a gracious colleague. ‘Dirty Dancing’ star Patrick Swayze dies at 57 after battle with pancreatic cancerLOS ANGELES — Patrick Swayze personified a particular kind of masculine grace both on and off screen, from his roles in films like “Dirty Dancing” and “Ghost” to the way he carried himself in his long fight with pancreatic cancer. Swayze died from the illness on Monday in Los Angeles, his publicist said. He was 57. Publicist: Patrick Swayze dies at 57; ‘Dirty Dancing’ actor had battled pancreatic cancerLOS ANGELES — Patrick Swayze, the hunky actor who danced his way into moviegoers’ hearts with “Dirty Dancing” and then broke them with “Ghost,” died Monday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 57. Emmy-nominated actor Paul Burke, known for roles in ‘Naked City’ and ‘Dynasty,’ dies at 83PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Paul Burke, who was twice nominated for an Emmy for his role as Det. Adam Flint in the gritty crime hit “Naked City,” died Sunday. He was 83. Judge issues restraining order against man who stalked “The Hills” star Audrina PartidgeLOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has issued a temporary restraining order against a Northern California man accused of stalking “The Hills” star Audrina Partridge. Canadian producer Pierre Cossette, father of the Grammy Awards, dies at 85TORONTO — Pierre Cossette, who founded the modern Grammy Awards and produced the globally televised music awards ceremony for 35 years, died of congestive heart failure at a Montreal hospital. He was 85. Warhol portraits of superstars Ali, Pele, OJ, Nicklaus, others stolen from Los Angeles homeLOS ANGELES — A unique series of Andy Warhol pieces — portraits of Muhammad Ali, Jack Nicklaus, Pele, Dorothy Hamill and other athletic superstars — has been stolen from a collector’s home. 10 Warhol paintings stolen from Los Angeles homeLOS ANGELES — A multimillion dollar collection of Andy Warhol artwork depicting famous sporting figures was stolen from a West Los Angeles home, police said Friday. Larry Gelbart, writer of ‘M-A-S-H,’ ‘Tootsie,’ other hit comedies, dies at 81LOS ANGELES — Larry Gelbart, the award-winning writer whose sly, sardonic wit helped create such hits as Broadway’s “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” the films “Tootsie” and “Oh, God!” and television’s “M-A-S-H,” is dead. Pirates! Miley! Muppets! Disney dishes on its upcoming film slate at inaugural D23 ExpoANAHEIM, Calif. — Johnny Depp, Miley Cyrus, John Travolta, Tim Burton, Nicolas Cage and the Muppets are all set to appear in upcoming Disney films, and they came to the Anaheim Convention Center to tell fans in person. Guillermo del Toro teams with Disney on new brand to create scary animated fareANAHEIM, Calif. — Guillermo del Toro is bringing his creepy film fare to Disney. New ‘Pirates’ film slated for 2011; Depp to reprise role as Capt. Jack SparrowANAHEIM, Calif. — Avast! Disney says a new “Pirates of the Caribbean” film is on yonder horizon. Bacall, Corman, Willis to receive honorary Oscars; producer Calley to receive Thalberg awardBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Actress Lauren Bacall, producer-director Roger Corman and cinematographer Gordon Willis are the first Oscar winners of the season. Natalie Cole returns to the stage for the first time since kidney transplant surgeryLOS ANGELES — Natalie Cole has returned to the concert stage for first time since a successful kidney transplant. A peek at Disney’s plans for D23, the company’s first fan expoANAHEIM, Calif. — The Walt Disney Co.’s four-day fan festival, D23 Expo, promises sneak peeks at Disney properties and inside scoops on what’s happening at the mouse house. A look at highlights from the inaugural Expo: |
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