Ex-adviser’s book, ‘Michael Jackson Tapes,’ details late pop star’s excesses, obsessionsENGLEWOOD, N.J. — Pop superstar Michael Jackson feared the ravages of old age, sought the company of sycophants and appeared to be abusing prescription drugs and cosmetic surgery nearly a decade before his death, according to a new book by a former adviser. AEG president says Jackson movie should clear company’s nameLOS ANGELES — As dozens of buoyant Michael Jackson fans queued up in the Nokia Plaza to be among the first to see their idol’s last performance, others watching the scene expressed mixed emotions. Randy Quaid, wife freed after Texas arrest for allegedly skipping out on $10K Calif. hotel tabDALLAS — Randy Quaid was given a ride from a small West Texas jail to get bail money from a bank after the actor and his wife were arrested for allegedly skipping out on a $10,000 California hotel bill, according to the sheriff who drove him. More bumps for Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Puccini’s ‘Tosca’NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Opera’s new staging of Puccini’s “Tosca” has run into more bumps. Michael Jackson fans line up for ‘This Is It’ movie ticketsLOS ANGELES — Sally Rubio and dozens of Michael Jackson fans were among the first to line up for “This Is It” tickets. Randy Quaid, wife arrested in Texas for allegedly skipping on $10K hotel bill in Santa BarbaraSANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Actor Randy Quaid and his wife have been arrested in west Texas for investigation of skipping out on a $10,000 hotel bill in California. Police, Capitol architect replace tattered American flags flying over House office buildingsWASHINGTON — U.S. Capitol Police officers have replaced three tattered flags that had been flying over several House office buildings, officials said Thursday. Kirsten Dunst testifies in NYC burglary trial that her purse and $2K cash taken from hotelNEW YORK — Greeting judge and jurors with a friendly “Hi!,” Kirsten Dunst served as a star witness Thursday against a man charged in the theft of her designer purse while she was on a movie set. Arrest warrant claims Randy Quaid, wife skipped on $10,000 hotel bill in CaliforniaSANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Authorities say an arrest warrant has been issued for actor Randy Quaid and his wife claiming they skipped out on a $10,000 hotel bill in Santa Barbara County. Panel says US should expand national parks, spend more to preserve them for future generationsWASHINGTON — Spending on national parks should be increased by at least $700 million over the next seven years, an independent panel urged Congress on Thursday . Mamas and Papas daughter Mackenzie Phillips alleges incest, but calls her dad ‘a good man’NEW YORK — “I am sharing my truth,” says Mackenzie Phillips, “in the hope that it helps other incest survivors.” Movie Review: ‘Surrogates’ a robotic retread of familiar ideas; a quality B-movie at its bestNEW YORK — “Surrogates” is itself a surrogate, a kind of stand-in for many of the sci-fi movies of the recent past: In it, you’ll recognize the ideas of “Blade Runner,” ”Minority Report” and even “WALL-E.” On the follow-up to ‘Spirit,’ Leona Lewis gets dark, uptempo on sophomore CDNEW YORK — Leona Lewis made a name for herself with her debut song “Bleeding Love,” a soaring ballad that flew the 24-year-old to the top of the charts worldwide. ‘Da Vinci Code’ publisher Steve Rubin resigningNEW YORK — The man who published “The Da Vinci Code” is resigning. NY’s Clinton Global Initiative focuses on education, jobs; Brad Pitt gives Katrina updateNEW YORK — Education, jobs and the rebuilding of New Orleans are up for discussion at the Clinton Global Initiative — which features royalty of the real and Hollywood variety. ‘Dollywood’ deal: Barbie to bow on big screen as Universal, Mattel plan toy storyLOS ANGELES — Barbie is the latest toy to get her own Hollywood deal for a live-action movie. Historic RI theater that hosted Wilde, Welles and Rogers undergoes $4.6 million restorationNEWPORT, R.I. — The stage has been dark and the curtains closed at the Newport Casino Theatre for more than 20 years, but a little imagination can conjure up images of Will Rogers spinning a monologue here or Orson Welles or Oscar Wilde entertaining the crowd. Canadian media giant Canwest selling its stake in Australian broadcaster to Macquarie CapitalWINNIPEG, Manitoba — Canadian media giant Canwest Global Communications Corp. has agreed to sell its majority stake in Australian broadcaster Ten Network Holdings Ltd. in a deal worth 634 million Canadian dollars ($588 million). Jessica Biel among the stars to climb Kilimanjaro to raise awareness about clean waterLOS ANGELES — When Jessica Biel, Lupe Fiasco and Isabel Lucas get together in Africa, they’ll have nowhere to go but up. ‘Circle of Life’ touches Smithsonian with ‘Lion King’ costumes joining museum collectionWASHINGTON — Producers of “The Lion King” musical are donating two of the Broadway show’s elaborate costume pieces to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Too clean? Patrick Swayze once thought ‘Dirty Dancing’ a ’summer-camp movie.’NEW YORK — “Dirty Dancing” made Patrick Swayze a superstar, but when he first read the script, he found it a little clean. Mackenzie Phillips calls her dad, John Phillips, ‘a good man,’ even as her book alleges incestNEW YORK — Mackenzie Phillips is defending her father John Phillips as “a good man” despite her claims that they had an incestuous affair. But her stepmother Michelle Phillips says Phillips is lying about the affair and is just trying to cash in on her book. Binghamton basketball star Tiki Mayben arrested in NY hometown on charges of dealing cocaineTROY, N.Y. — New York police have charged standout Binghamton University basketball player Emanuel “Tiki” Mayben with possessing and selling cocaine. Miley Cyrus points to new tour, album and movie as signs she’s maturing, in career and lifeLOS ANGELES — Miley Cyrus doesn’t need to look at the music charts to know that her songs are making a connection with the fans — all she has to do is update her Twitter page. List of top 15 programs on cable TV networks in the Nielsen ratings for Sept. 14-20Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable television networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Sept. 14-20. Days and start times (EDT) are in parentheses: After ‘Reba,’ comic-actress has found success with ‘The Singing Bee’NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For Melissa Peterman, life after “Reba” is something to sing about. Hopefully, it’ll be somebody else doing the singing. Reality TV maestro Mark Burnett is named producer of ‘People’s Choice Awards’ show for 2010NEW YORK — “The People’s Choice Awards” has announced that it’s chosen Mark Burnett to produce next year’s broadcast. Jessica Biel among the stars to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise awareness about clean waterLOS ANGELES — When Jessica Biel, Lupe Fiasco and Isabel Lucas get together in Africa, they’ll have nowhere to go but up. ‘Desperate Housewives’ actress Eva Longoria goes back to school to learn about Mexican rootsMEXICO CITY — Eva Longoria Parker says she is going back to school to learn about her Mexican roots. Actor Ashley Hamilton, singer Macy Gray eliminated from ‘Dancing With the Stars’LOS ANGELES — Actor Ashley Hamilton and singer Macy Gray are leaving the “Dancing With the Stars” ballroom. Movie Review: Appearance is everything in the fashion origin story ‘Coco Before Chanel’LOS ANGELES — The young Coco Chanel noticed style everywhere, even in the crisp white and basic black of the nuns’ habits at the orphanage where she was raised. Wayne Newton returns to Las Vegas Strip for limited run at Tropicana hotel-casinoLAS VEGAS — Singer Wayne Newton plans to come back to the Las Vegas Strip to celebrate a 50-year career. Movie Review: ‘Brief Interviews With Hideous Men’ has no time for real insightLOS ANGELES — The “brief” part is one of the biggest problems in “Brief Interviews With Hideous Men.” Va. professor tried to work through daughter’s obsession with macabre music before 4 killingsFARMVILLE, Va. — A criminal justice professor and her daughter, who police say were slain by a horrorcore rapper, were in counseling over the teenager’s obsession with the macabre music, and the mother took her daughter to the concerts to keep an eye on her, a family friend said Wednesday. ‘Survivor’ winner Hatch loses bid to finish tax evasion sentence at home, to remain imprisonedBOSTON — “Survivor” winner Richard Hatch will stay behind bars for now. |
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