Cruise, Abrams prepare for new ‘Mission: Impossible’; each signed on only to produce for nowLOS ANGELES — Tom Cruise and J.J. Abrams have chosen to accept another impossible mission. Universal Studios’ town square set featured in ‘Back to the Future’ reopens after fireUNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Universal Studios staged a homecoming for Courthouse Square. Ovechkin seeks MVP repeat at glitzed-up NHL awards in Las Vegas, but must beat Malkin, DatsyukLAS VEGAS — The NHL is boosting the spotlight on its annual awards ceremony by adding Las Vegas glitz, and Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin hopes he will also shine as a repeat most valuable player winner on Thursday night. Official says police chiefs probed in break-in at Ohio home of Parker-Broderick surrogateMARTINS FERRY, Ohio — A law enforcement official says two Ohio police chiefs are being investigated on allegations that they burglarized the home of a woman serving as a surrogate mother for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick. Britain’s Prince William hopeful he may one day fight on the front lineSHAWBURY, England — Britain’s Prince William has hinted he would like to follow in the army-booted footsteps of his younger brother and fight on the front line. Tokyo 2016 invites Japan’s crown prince to Copenhagen for Oct. 2 vote on Olympic siteLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Officials of Tokyo’s bid for the 2016 Olympics have invited Japan’s crown prince to travel to Copenhagen for the IOC vote on Oct. 2. Actress Andie MacDowell says 40s are awkward for a leading ladySHANGHAI — “Four Weddings and a Funeral” star Andie MacDowell says her 40s were an awkward time partly because Hollywood filmmakers didn’t know how to cast the veteran American actress. Movie actress Andie MacDowell says 40s are awkward for a leading ladySHANGHAI — “Four Weddings and a Funeral” star Andie MacDowell says her 40s were an awkward time partly because Hollywood filmmakers didn’t know how to cast the veteran American actress. Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 21-27Celebrity birthdays for the week of June 21-27: Emmy Awards move over for MTV Video Music Awards, slide over from Sept. 13 to Sept. 20LOS ANGELES — The Emmy Awards are being postponed by a week to avoid bumping into MTV’s Video Music Awards on September 13. Miley Cyrus surprises fans with 2-song performance after day of filming “The Last Song” in Ga.TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. — Miley Cyrus took a break from shooting “The Last Song” on the Georgia coast by borrowing a guitar and treating fans to an impromptu, two-song performance on the patio of a beachside seafood restaurant. Kelis lays out support needs from Nas in divorce filing; wants $20,000 for baby suppliesLOS ANGELES — Kelis (KA’lees) says in a court filing that she wants soon-to-be ex-husband Nas (NAHZ) to pay for tens of thousands of dollars in baby supplies. Jane Fonda undergoes surgery to replace left knee, blogs about itNEW YORK — Jane Fonda has undergone surgery to replace her left knee. Billy Joel and wife Katie Lee say they are separating after 5 years of marriageNEW YORK — Billy Joel and wife Katie Lee are confirming a split. Sonny Rollins, Maria Schneider each win 3 awards at the Jazz AwardsNEW YORK — Jazz legend Sonny Rollins is still collecting trophies. Ricky Gervais, Bill Maher, Tracy Morgan to headline NY Comedy FestivalNEW YORK — Ricky Gervais (jer-VAYS’) Tracy Morgan and Bill Maher (MAHR) will headline the sixth annual New York Comedy Festival. Police: Mia Farrow’s brother committed suicide at his Vt. art galleryCASTLETON, Vt. — Mia Farrow’s brother, a sculptor and local fixture in this college town, killed himself at his art gallery, state police and a spokeswoman for the actress said Wednesday. People names Chace Crawford ’summer’s hottest bachelor’; Pattinson, Efron also on listNEW YORK — Chace Crawford, who plays hunky Nate Archibald on the CW teen drama “Gossip Girl,” is People magazine’s hottest bachelor of the summer. Jealous Again takes Queen Mary, gives trainer Ward, jockey Velazquez another Royal Ascot winASCOT, England — Jealous Again has given trainer Wesley Ward and jockey John Velazquez a second win in two days at Royal Ascot with a victory in the Queen Mary Stakes. Vision D’Etat wins for France at Royal Ascot in close finish in Prince of Wales’s StakesASCOT, England — Vision D’Etat has won the Prince of Wales’s Stakes by a half length at Royal Ascot. Taylor Swift wins video of the year at Country Music Television awardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Taylor Swift opened the Country Music Television awards with a skit about living out her dreams. The 19-year-old country and pop sensation went a long way toward doing just that by winning video of the year and female video of the year for “Love Story” and by performing with one of her favorite rock bands. Taylor Swift wins CMT’s Video of the Year award for ‘Love Story’NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Taylor Swift won video of the year at the Country Music Television awards for “Love Story,” an elaborate production that features period costumes as it echoes the story of Romeo and Juliet. Star tenor Rolando Villazon cancels May 2010 premiere of “Carmen” in ViennaVIENNA — Star tenor Rolando Villazon has canceled his May 2010 premiere of “Carmen” in Vienna as he recovers from surgery to remove a cyst on his larynx. Jimmy Choo designs next guest collection for Sweden’s H&MSTOCKHOLM — Swedish fashion retailer Hennes & Mauritz AB on Wednesday unveiled the name of its next designer collection team-up: British accessory brand Jimmy Choo. Oscar winner Sean Penn drops out of ‘Cartel,’ ‘The Three Stooges’; would rejoin if postponedLOS ANGELES — Sean Penn will not be one of “The Three Stooges” or join “Cartel.” List of winners at Country Music Television awardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Here is a list of the winners at the Country Music Television awards, presented Tuesday: Taylor Swift wins CMT video of the year for ‘Love Story’; thanks Shania Twain, BrooksNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Taylor Swift won video of the year at the Country Music Television awards for “Love Story.” Sugarland, Zac Brown Band, Kid Rock early winners at Country Music Television video awardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Taylor Swift opened Tuesday’s Country Music Television awards with a skit about living out her dreams. The 19-year-old country and pop sensation went a long way toward doing just that by winning video of the year and female video of the year for “Love Story” and by performing with one of her favorite rock bands. Lindsay Lohan not contacted by police about missing photo shoot jewelryLOS ANGELES — A spokeswoman for Lindsay Lohan says the actress has not been questioned by London police investigating jewelry that went missing after a fashion shoot there. At the Movies: capsule reviews of ‘The Proposal’ and other films this weekCapsule reviews of films opening this week: Judge grants Terri Seymour restraining order against “American Idol” attackerSANTA MONICA, Calif. — Terri Seymour has won a restraining order against a woman who choked her after the “American Idol” finale. Brother of actress Mia Farrow found dead in his Vt. art gallery, police call death suspiciousCASTLETON, Vt. — The brother of actress Mia Farrow has been found dead in his art gallery, and police said Tuesday his death is suspicious. Singer Amy Winehouse’s mother says her daughter needs to be rescuedLONDON — The mother of singer Amy Winehouse says her troubled daughter needs to be rescued. ‘Father Oprah,’ Miami priest seen in racy tabloid photos, marries longtime girlfriendMIAMI — A telegenic Miami priest known as “Father Oprah,” who left the Catholic Church amid an uproar over tabloid photos of him kissing his girlfriend on the beach, made the relationship official Tuesday, marrying the woman he was involved with for about two years. Court documents say Usher and wife lived apart for nearly a year before he filed for divorceATLANTA — Usher Raymond says he and his wife were separated for nearly a year before the R&B singer filed for divorce, calling the marriage “irretrievably broken,” according to court records. |