Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Polanski victim's lawyer joins director's sentencing bid

Polanski victim's lawyer joins director's sentencing bid


Polanski victim's lawyer joins director's sentencing bid

Posted: 20 Jan 2010 06:53 PM PST

AP - The attorney for the victim in Roman Polanski's 32-year-old sex case is joining his lawyers' bid to have the director sentenced in absentia to time served.


New series "Deep End" a legal quagmire (Reuters)

Posted: 20 Jan 2010 05:55 PM PST

US actor Norbert Leo Butz accepts 2005 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading actor in a Musical in New York. REUTERS/Jeff ChristensenReuters - There are hundreds -- well, perhaps dozens -- of reasons why anyone would want to become a lawyer, but after watching ABC's new Thursday drama "The Deep End," it's hard to think of one.



NBC stocks up on scripted episodes (Reuters)

Posted: 20 Jan 2010 05:52 PM PST

Reuters - NBC is loading up on primetime content, ordering additional episodes of several series.


David Hasselhoff to star in reality TV show (Reuters)

Posted: 20 Jan 2010 05:27 PM PST

Reuters - Former "Baywatch" star David Hasselhoff, whose struggles with alcohol abuse were put on vivid display in a 2007 home video, will star in a reality television series this year.


Polanski victim's lawyer joins director's sentencing bid (AP)

Posted: 20 Jan 2010 06:53 PM PST

AP - The attorney for the victim in Roman Polanski's 32-year-old sex case is joining his lawyers' bid to have the director sentenced in absentia to time served.


Filmmakers describe their road to Sundance (Reuters)

Posted: 20 Jan 2010 06:43 PM PST

Reuters - Here are the stories behind eight movies premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, which opens in Park City, Utah, on Thursday.


Pompe disease hits screens in "Extraordinary Measures" (Reuters)

Posted: 20 Jan 2010 06:14 PM PST

Reuters - "Extraordinary Measures", starring Harrison Ford and Brendan Fraser, opens on Friday and 101 employees from Genzyme Corp will gather in a Boston movie theater to see themselves portrayed in what some fear may be an unflattering light.


Five pictures that could surprise Sundance buyers (Reuters)

Posted: 20 Jan 2010 06:12 PM PST

Reuters - Could one of these pictures become this year's "Saw" or "Precious" at the Sundance Film Festival, which kicks off in Park City, Utah, on Thursday?


Awards favorite "Hurt Locker" tops DVD rentals (Reuters)

Posted: 20 Jan 2010 05:59 PM PST

Reuters - It's a split decision on the latest home video charts.


Top 20 Concert Tours (AP)

Posted: 20 Jan 2010 05:13 PM PST

AP - The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. The previous week's ranking is in parentheses. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.


Charlie Sheen's Wife in Hospital With Surgery-Related Infection

Posted: 20 Jan 2010 06:03 PM PST

Charlie Sheen's estranged wife, Brooke Mueller, was admitted to an intensive care unit Wednesday after undergoing oral surgery, The Associated Press reported.

Mueller, 32, had a 105-degree fever when she was taken to...


On The Download: Sade's 'Soldier Of Love'

Posted: 20 Jan 2010 05:48 PM PST

By Jeremy Blacklow

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Sade! Sade! Sade!
(that's pronounced "Shah-DAY" for those under age 25!)

The band led by the ethereal vocals of lead singer Helen "Sade" Folasade Adu, is back for their first new album in 10 years (!!!), and is about to embark on their fourth decade (!!!!!) of putting out albums.

Our review of the first single, "Soldier of Love"... after the jump!


Scott Baio Gets Death Threats on Twitter After Posting Michelle Obama Joke

Posted: 20 Jan 2010 05:37 PM PST

He is called an "a--hole" and "racist" after he posts an unflattering photo of the First Lady


Wear it like Beckham

Posted: 20 Jan 2010 05:35 PM PST

It's not just Victoria Beckham who's designing clothes. Her soccer star husband David has flexed his fashion muscles too by designing a new collection for sports label Adidas. (Jan. 20)


Charlie Sheen gets permission to talk to sick wife

Posted: 20 Jan 2010 05:33 PM PST

Reuters - A Colorado judge on Wednesday gave the go-ahead for actor Charlie Sheen to visit and speak to his sick wife for the first time since a violent Christmas Day quarrel.


Jessica On 'Price Of Beauty' And Montag's Plastic Surgery

Posted: 20 Jan 2010 05:30 PM PST

Jessica talks with Access at the "Extraordinary Measures" LA premiere about her new reality TV show, "The Price of Beauty" - a show about empowering women to find their inner beauty. Plus, what does she think about Heidi Montag's latest plastic surgery?


Julianna: Stars Are 'Upset' Over Conan And Jay Drama

Posted: 20 Jan 2010 05:30 PM PST

Julianna Margulies talks with Access' Billy Bush backstage at the 2010 Golden Globes about the NBC late night drama, saying that she is on Team Conan. But, if Jay Leno does take the "Tonight Show" back, will stars boycott the show?


Top 20 Concert Tours (AP)

Posted: 20 Jan 2010 05:13 PM PST

AP - The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. The previous week's ranking is in parentheses. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.


Lawyer: Infection puts Charlie Sheen's wife in ICU (AP)

Posted: 20 Jan 2010 06:18 PM PST

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2009, file photo, actor Charlie Sheen, right, and his wife Brooke Mueller arrive at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file)AP - Charlie Sheen's wife was admitted to a hospital Wednesday with a high fever and an infection following oral surgery, which might delay again a court hearing in a domestic violence case involving the actor, her lawyer said.



Former `Survivor' contestant Lyon dead at 37 (AP)

Posted: 20 Jan 2010 07:14 PM PST

Contestant Jennifer Lyon is seen at the 'Survivor: Palau' finale and reunion show at the Ed Sullivan Theatre in New York in this May 15, 2005 photo.  (James Devaney/WireImage)AP - Former "Survivor" contestant Jennifer Lyon has died at age 37.



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