Movie Review: While thin on story, the animated ‘9′ is brimming with breathtaking visualsLOS ANGELES — Despite their roughhewn appearance, the resourceful rag dolls in “9” obviously were crafted with great love and care, both by the scientist who made them in the film and the mastermind behind them in real life, director Shane Acker. Lori Petty pleads no contest to DUI charge in LA, gets 5 years probationLOS ANGELES — Lori Petty will serve five years probation after pleading no contest on Friday to a misdemeanor drunken driving charge. Timbaland unleashes his beats in music-making application for the PlayStation PortableLOS ANGELES — Timbaland is not afraid of wannabes stealing his flow. Singer Brittani Senser keeps Minneapolis home base; good enough for Prince, her ex-Vikings dadLOS ANGELES — Brittani Senser has deep roots in Minneapolis, where her father played for the Minnesota Vikings and where the singer grew up. Memorial service for DJ AM in Hollywood resembles 12-step meetingLOS ANGELES — Attendees at a service for DJ AM say hundreds of friends gathered at the unique memorial fashioned after a 12-step meeting. Stars mourn at Jackson’s burialLOS ANGELES - Ten weeks after his drug-induced death, the late pop superstar Michael Jackson was buried Thursday in a private ceremony for family and friends at a cemetery for the stars in Los Angeles. Stars arrive for Michael Jackson burialLOS ANGELES - Pop superstar Michael Jackson was to be buried 10 weeks after his drug-induced death in a private ceremony for family and friends at a cemetery for the stars in suburban Los Angeles. It’s a boy for actors Idina Menzel and Taye DiggsLOS ANGELES — Idina Menzel and Taye Diggs are new parents of a baby boy. YouTube in Hollywood talks on movie rentalsLOS ANGELES - YouTube is in advanced talks with major Hollywood studios about adding a movie rental service, in a move that could boost online movie rentals and finally allow Google to make a profit from the hugely popular video site, according to a media report Thursday. 5 acts move forward into the finals on ‘America’s Got Talent’LOS ANGELES — The judges on “America’s Got Talent” are breaking the rules. Movie Review: Not much to laugh about in the flat, annoying romantic comedy ‘All About Steve’LOS ANGELES — It’s bad enough that the usually enjoyable Sandra Bullock has found a way to star in not one but two flat romantic comedies this summer, between “The Proposal” in June and now “All About Steve.” But what’s truly baffling — disheartening, really — is the fact that this latest one was written by a woman. Judge rules Michael Jackson’s estate can pay costs for upcoming ‘extraordinary’ funeralLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s estate will pay what are being called “extraordinary” expenses for the pop singer’s funeral, attorneys and a judge said Wednesday. Jerry Springer to host live ‘America’s Got Talent’ in Las Vegas starting in OctoberLOS ANGELES — Jerry Springer is coming back in the “America’s Got Talent” fold — this time hosting a live version of the TV talent contest in Las Vegas. Phil Spector being moved to different prison to make way for mentally troubled inmatesLOS ANGELES — Music legend and convicted murderer Phil Spector, who complained recently about his prison quarters but later said he wanted to stay put, is being moved to make room for inmates requiring outpatient mental health treatment, a corrections spokeswoman said Tuesday. LeAnn Rimes announces her divorce from husband Dean Sheremet on her Web siteLOS ANGELES — LeAnn Rimes and her husband are getting divorced. AMC renews ‘Mad Men’ for fourth season after ’60s Madison Avenue drama posts ratings growthLOS ANGELES — AMC is advertising the good news for “Mad Men” — the 1960s Madison Avenue drama will return for a fourth season. Oscar changes voting method for best pictureLOS ANGELES - The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced a new voting procedure Tuesday for the best picture Oscar nominees. Oscar voters to rank best-picture choices from 1 to 10 in expanded awards raceLOS ANGELES — Academy Awards voters are going to have to put extra effort into their choices for best picture. Movie Review: ‘Extract’ is 1 flavor the whole way through, and it’s too blandLOS ANGELES — Ten years ago, Mike Judge satirized the absurdities of the workplace experience from the perspective of put-upon employees with “Office Space.” It didn’t do much when it came out but, as we all know by now, it became a cult favorite on cable and home video, to the point where it changed the way you looked at the common stapler. Carrie Prejean sues over ouster as Miss California; claims libel, religious discriminationLOS ANGELES — Former Miss California USA Carrie Prejean (pray-ZHAHN’) has sued pageant officials for libel, slander and religious discrimination. Disney captures Spider-Man’s Marvel for $4 bnLOS ANGELES - Walt Disney Co is to buy Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion, the companies announced Monday, giving the family entertainment conglomerate a powerful squad of movie superheroes such as Spider-Man, the X-Men, The Incredible Hulk and The Fabulous Four. Chris Brown says he doesn’t remember beating Rihanna, still loves former girlfriendLOS ANGELES — Chris Brown says he remembers beating Rihanna and that a brief interview clip making the rounds online Monday in which he said he didn’t recall the incident “is not representative of what I said.” Future of daytime television a hot topic on red carpet at Daytime EmmysLOS ANGELES — It was pushing 100 degrees as nominees made their way down the red carpet before entering the restored — and gloriously air-conditioned — Orpheum Theatre for the 36th annual Emmy Awards. Disney to get Spider-Man, Iron Man and other Marvel characters in $4 billion dealLOS ANGELES — The Walt Disney Co. said Monday it is acquiring Marvel Entertainment Inc. for $4 billion in cash and stock, bringing characters like Iron Man and Spider-Man into the family of Mickey Mouse and WALL-E. Highlights of Hollywood’s fall, holiday scheduleLOS ANGELES — Highlights of the fall film slate (release dates are subject to change, and some films will play in limited release): Stars behaving badly: Vampires, werewolves, liars and fakes lead Hollywood’s fall film castLOS ANGELES — Hollywood might be telling its own life story this fall, presenting a lineup of liars, phonies, smooth talkers, bloodsuckers and greedy old men. ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ wins drama series honors at Daytime EmmysLOS ANGELES — “The Bold and the Beautiful” won drama series honors at the Daytime Emmys on Sunday, the CBS soap opera’s first such victory in 22 years on the air. ‘Guiding Light’ earns one of last Daytime Emmys trophies before it leaves air after 72 yearsLOS ANGELES — “Guiding Light” earned one of its last trophies at the Daytime Emmys on Sunday night before it leaves the air after 72 years. As Internet turns 40, barriers threaten the openness that spawned e-mail, YouTube and TwitterNEW YORK — Goofy videos weren’t on the minds of Len Kleinrock and his team at UCLA when they began tests 40 years ago on what would become the Internet. Neither was social networking, for that matter, nor were most of the other easy-to-use applications that have drawn more than a billion people online. Daytime Emmys get new venue, network in attempt to lure viewersLOS ANGELES — “Guiding Light” earned one of its last trophies at the Daytime Emmys on Sunday night before it leaves the air after 72 years. Eric Clapton to perform with Bruce Hornsby and his band on new ‘Jay Leno Show’ Sept. 17LOS ANGELES — NBC says Eric Clapton will perform with Bruce Hornsby and his band on Jay Leno’s new prime-time show. Book closes on children’s show ‘Reading Rainbow’ as PBS wraps broadcasts after 26 yearsLOS ANGELES — The “Reading Rainbow” is at an end on PBS. Kelly Preston: It’s ‘too soon’ to talk about the death of her son, Jett
‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ live tour a hit; second show added for Philly stopLOS ANGELES — Fans of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” are so devout they’ve made the TV sitcom’s live tour a sellout and a second show has been added for Philadelphia. California attorney general opens independent Michael Jackson investigation involving doctors
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