Judge grants ‘Hills’ star Audrina Patridge 3-year restraining order against alleged stalkerLOS ANGELES — A judge has granted a three-year restraining order against a man accused of stalking Audrina Patridge. ‘Friends’ star Matt LeBlanc returning to TV with new comedy series on ShowtimeNEW YORK — Showtime network says “Friends” alum Matt LeBlanc is returning to TV in a new comedy. Elisabeth Hasselbeck returning to ABC’s ‘The View’ from maternity leave Oct. 19NEW YORK — ABC says Elisabeth Hasselbeck will be back on “The View” on Oct. 19. Dramatized commercials weave plot lines around product, sometimes at expense of the experienceLOS ANGELES — In television’s latest quest to discourage viewers from skipping ads, actors from NBC and ABC shows are appearing in character in commercials to interact with products in parallel story lines. Actor Peter Fonda says authorities should focus on catching bin Laden, not PolanskiZURICH — Actor Peter Fonda says international authorities had better things to focus on than catching Roman Polanski. Susan Lucci and most of the ‘All My Children’ cast to stick with the show when it moves westNEW YORK — When ABC’s “All My Children” makes its move from Manhattan to a new home in Los Angeles, Susan Lucci won’t stay behind. Cirque de Soleil billionaire celebrates 25th anniversary of his company with space tripMONTREAL — From street performer to circus tycoon and now space tourist, Guy Laliberte has led a life of intrigue. As the billionaire founder of the Cirque du Soleil, Laliberte has made high risk business choices and enjoyed indulgent parties. A mournful Alice in Chains resurface with their first album since death of their lead singerNEW YORK — AC/DC did it. So did Black Sabbath. Van Halen did it, but not everyone was happy. INXS didn’t do it. Nor could Queen. And Motley Crue probably shouldn’t have even tried. Legal thriller novelist John Grisham supports changes to prevent convictions of the innocentDURHAM, N.C. — Novelist John Grisham has told a North Carolina gathering that he supports changes to the criminal justice system he thinks would reduce the chances of an innocent person being convicted. Canadian circus billionaire Guy Laliberte, crew mates blast off for space stationBAIKONUR, Kazakhstan — Canadian circus tycoon Guy Laliberte turned space into his big top Wednesday, boarding a Russian rocket and lifting off on a mission that mixes a serious message on water shortages with some clowning around in the cosmos. Sister of Roman Polanski’s 2nd wife, actress Sharon Tate: Polanski won’t get fair trial in USNEW YORK — Debra Tate, the sister of Roman Polanski’s second wife, actress Sharon Tate, says Polanski is brilliant and a “good guy” and she doesn’t think her former brother-in-law can get a fair trial in the United States. Former President Clinton says vast, right-wing conspiracy still in operationWASHINGTON — Bill Clinton says a vast, right-wing conspiracy that once targeted him is now focusing on President Barack Obama. Collectors say artwork by Pollock, Van Gogh, Rembrandt, others stolen from Calif. homePEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Authorities say artwork by Jackson Pollock, Matisse, Rembrandt and others has been reported stolen from a California rental home in the wealthy enclave of Pebble Beach. Reports: Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian marries Los Angeles Laker Lamar OdomLOS ANGELES — Several celebrity Web sites are reporting that Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian have tied the knot. Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian marries Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar OdomLOS ANGELES — Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian have tied the knot. Movie Review: Barrymore’s directing debut, ‘Whip It,’ a refreshing whirlwind of girl power
Walgreen, Gannett, Warner Music Group, Sequenom, CIT Group are among big market movers TuesdayNEW YORK — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange: List of top 15 programs on cable TV networks in the Nielsen ratings for Sept. 21-27Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable television networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Sept. 21-27. Days and start times (EDT) are in parentheses: Activists protest Va. strip banner depicting Obama as the Joker from Batman
Phish bass player Mike Gordon meets Wisconsin real estate agent with same nameMADISON, Wis. — Phish bass player Mike Gordon, meet Madison real estate agent Mike Gordon. Roman Polanski arrest puts latest film on hold; ‘Ghost’ stars Pierce Brosnan, Ewan McGregorLOS ANGELES — Roman Polanski’s arrest in Switzerland has left his latest film in limbo, with several months of work before the political thriller is ready for theaters. ‘Good Morning America’ host Robin Roberts to be guest announcer on Grand Ole OpryNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Robin Roberts, co-host of ABC’s “Good Morning America” and a breast cancer survivor, will be guest announcer this Friday during a special Grand Ole Opry show promoting research about the disease. Love Shaq: Cleveland throws big welcoming party for Shaquille O’Neal, Cavaliers new centerCLEVELAND — Shaq got in one last party before training camp. Swiss court says Roman Polanski has filed motion to be released from custodyZURICH — The Swiss Criminal Court says imprisoned director Roman Polanski has filed a motion requesting to be released. No longer trying to be perfect, Mariah Carey finds true bliss, freedom in her ‘imperfect life’NEW YORK — Lee Daniels had so much faith in Mariah Carey’s acting that when the director’s first choice to play a dowdy, no-nonsense social worker — Oscar-winner Helen Mirren — backed out, he quickly asked Carey to step in. Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian marries Los Angeles Laker Lamar Odom
Lengthy, high-concept, modern-dress ‘Othello’ with Philip Seymour Hoffman falters off-BroadwayNEW YORK — Funny thing about director Peter Sellars’ lengthy version of “Othello,” now on view at New York University’s Skirball Center. Lady Gaga named ‘Rising Star’ for Billboard’s Women in Music conferenceNEW YORK — Lady Gaga’s already famous, but she’s being honored as Billboard’s “Rising Star” at the trade publication’s annual Women in Music event this week. ‘Laramie Project’ epilogue depicts Matthew Shepard’s killer as candid but not quite remorsefulNEW YORK — A decade after “The Laramie Project” became a theatrical phenomenon, its creators are back with an epilogue highlighted by a riveting prison interview with the killer of gay college student Matthew Shepard — depicting him as candid but not remorseful over the murder. TV beauty pageant contestant pleads not guilty in Calif. to killing ex-adult film actressPASADENA, Calif. — A self-proclaimed preacher who was a contestant in the TV beauty pageant “The Sexiest Bachelor in America” has pleaded not guilty to murdering a former adult-movie actress. Movie Review: LeBron’s’More Than a Game’ plays up feel-good sports clichesLOS ANGELES — “More Than a Game” is an inspiring story that works very hard to remind you it’s an inspiring story at every opportunity. No longer trying to be perfect, Carey finds true bliss, and freedom, in her ‘imperfect life’
NBC Universal to showcase Maria Shriver study on US women on its networks and onlineLOS ANGELES — Maria Shriver and NBC Universal are teaming up for a weeklong programming series on the state of 21st-century U.S. women. Benefit show raises $8M for Andre Agassi school in Las Vegas; separate donor gives $7.5MLAS VEGAS — A weekend benefit concert raised nearly $8 million to support retired tennis star Andre Agassi’s public charter school in Las Vegas. Lyric Opera of Chicago opens season with glowing “Tosca,” but labor problems threatenCHICAGO — Less than a week after the boobirds perched at New York’s Lincoln Center for the season opening of the Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago opened its own 2009-10 season Saturday night with the same opera, Puccini’s “Tosca,” and drew only cheers and applause. |
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Review: ‘Whip It’ a whirlwind of girl power
Activists protest Va. strip club’s Obama banner
Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom get married
Carey finds freedom being ‘imperfect’
