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Disco Diva Donna Summer Is Back: New CD 'Crayons' debuts at #17 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart.

Thu, 29 May 2008 08:20:16 GMT

The album debuted at #17 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart making it Summer's highest debuting album ever. It also debuted at #5 on the Billboard R&B chart -- another personal best. "Crayons" is Donna's first album of all new studio material in 17 years and is her highest charting album since "She Works Hard For The Money" in 1983.

Shocking Turn of Events In Kelly Sex Trial: Court ends abruptly due to surprise defense witness.

Thu, 29 May 2008 08:18:19 GMT

*R. Kelly's child pornography trial was adjourned earlier than usual Wednesday due to the 11th hour emergence of a defense witness. Defense attorney Sam Adam Sr. said he got a call yesterday morning from a man who claims to have information that will undermine the testimony of the prosecution's star witness.

Liv Tyler Returns to the Big Screen... Twice

Thu, 29 May 2008 07:51:07 GMT

Liv Tyler Returns to the Big Screen... Twice

Beyonce Can't Attend Church Anymore: Singer claims her fame won't allow public worship.

Wed, 28 May 2008 08:54:10 GMT

Multi-award winning, Platinum selling singer/songwriter, actress and former front woman of Destiny's Child, Beyonce, always gets mobbed by fans when she attends religious services, so she has made the difficult decision not to go anymore.

Donda West Plastic Surgery Bill Introduced In California:

Wed, 28 May 2008 08:51:38 GMT

*The niece of Kanye West's late mother Donda West has teamed with Calif. Assemblywoman Wilmer Amina Carter to try and pass state legislation that requires plastic surgeons to give patients a physical exam before performing any surgical procedure.

Ex-Kelly employee testifies singer appears on sex tape

Wed, 28 May 2008 05:39:51 GMT

A recent employee of R. Kelly testified Tuesday that she didn't want to believe the R&B superstar appeared on a sex tape at the center of his child pornography trial because he was such a good boss.

Oprah's dwindling appeal examined

Tue, 27 May 2008 08:47:56 GMT

An article in Monday's New York Times points out various signs that Oprah Winfrey's pop culture dominance is beginning to weaken.

Writer Edward Wyatt notes: The average audience for "The Oprah Winfrey Show" has fallen nearly 7 percent this year, according to Nielsen Media Research - its third straight year of decline.

Director Sydney Pollack dies of cancer

Tue, 27 May 2008 03:26:26 GMT

Academy Award-winning director Sydney Pollack, who achieved commercial and critical success with the gender-bending comedy "Tootsie" and the period drama "Out of Africa, has died.

To Boost DVD Sales, Warner Hopes You "Watch the Watchmen" Spin-Off

Tue, 27 May 2008 01:43:03 GMT

Watchmen is arguably one of the greatest comic book mini-series ever written. Next March, Warner Bros. hopes to answer the question "Who watches the Watchmen" with millions of dolalrs worth of ticket sales. At the same time, Warner Bros. hopes to boost flagging DVD sales with a unique new idea.

Cannes top prize has 'Class'

Mon, 26 May 2008 20:47:39 GMT

If recent history is any indicator, the French film Entre les Murs (The Class) is now doomed to obscurity in the United States. The film won the Palme d'Or, the top prize given at the Cannes Film Festival. This is the first time a French film since Under the Sun of Satan has won the Palme d'Or. Remember that movie? Me, either.

Montel Show says goodbye

Mon, 26 May 2008 20:44:58 GMT

After 17 years on the air motivating and supporting thousands of guests, Montel Williams says goodbye to daytime television.

On May 23rd, 2008, the farewell episode of the Montel Show aired and guests were able to meet the entire Montel Show family, and celebrate the years of success that the show has been able to achieve.

Dick Martin, 'Laugh-In' Host, Dies at 86

Sun, 25 May 2008 23:52:07 GMT

Dick Martin, a veteran nightclub comic who with his partner, Dan Rowan, turned a midseason replacement slot at NBC in 1968 into a hit that redefined what could be done on television, died Saturday in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 86 and lived in Malibu, Calif.

Usher Still 'Stand'ing: In the midst of rumors about his marriage, pop star readies new disc.

Sun, 25 May 2008 23:35:25 GMT

*It's not rare that a superstar makes a few confessions to tantalize fans. But four years ago, pop star Usher did the same and the fans went ridiculously wild. His 2004 disc "Confessions" gave up the super hit "Yeah," which helped catapult the album to become a nine-time platinum-selling disc. Now, Usher preps his follow-up, "Here I Stand," which hits shelves May 27.

Emile Hirsch Dating actress Elissa Sursara

Sun, 25 May 2008 04:08:53 GMT

23-year-old Speedracer star Emile Hirsch has found a little Brazilian love, with long time friend and fellow actress Elissa Sursara, reportedly spending his free time "ichatting" and working on his blossoming long-distance relationship.

Sursara, 20, has been living in Australia for an extended amount of time with her Brazilian father, who is battling an illness. Under usual circumstances, Sursara lives in Los Angeles but has reportedly knocked back multiple film deals to remain in Australia.

Hirsch has not yet commented.

Is Diddy Cheating On Ciroc?: He says reports of him getting toasted with 1800 Tequila are false.

Sat, 24 May 2008 19:34:53 GMT

*Looks like the Diddy man is doing some damage control in the wake of rampant reports throughout the blogosphere about him imbibing with spirits other than Ciroc vodka. According to various bloggers, Diddy was seen swilling 1800 Tequilla at various nighttime hangs.

N.Y. Governor Pardons Rap Pioneer 'Slick Rick'

Sat, 24 May 2008 15:41:07 GMT

Pioneering rapper Ricky "Slick Rick" Walters, who spent more than five years in prison on a 1991 attempted murder conviction and faced threats of deportation years after rehabilitating his life, was granted a full and unconditional pardon Friday by New York Gov. David Paterson.

Walters, 43, has been under threat of being sent back to his native United Kingdom, although he has lived in the United States since he was a child. In a statement, he expressed gratitude to Paterson and his lawyers, and hoped that he could finally put the turmoil behind him.

NBC Revamps Fall Plans, Delays Series Launches

Fri, 23 May 2008 20:13:21 GMT

NBC has apparently decided against using the Olympics as a launching pad for its new fall lineup.

The Peacock network Friday announced a revised fourth quarter schedule and premiere dates, and contrary to previous published speculation, most of the network's newcomers will return later in the season rather than earlier.

Christian Star 'Wailing' Over Daughter

Fri, 23 May 2008 20:12:54 GMT

Steven Curtis Chapman's longtime pastor says the Christian musician and his wife are "grieving and wailing" over the death of their 5-year-old daughter Maria, who was accidentally run over Wednesday in the ...

Director Change For Bob Marley Film: Jonathan Demme takes over directing duties for documentary.

Fri, 23 May 2008 13:38:56 GMT

*Jonathan Demme has replaced Martin Scorsese as director of the forthcoming Bob Marley documentary from Tuff Gong Pictures/ Shangri-La Entertainment. The backers said Scorsese has exited the project due to "scheduling conflicts."

More Positive IDs In R. Kelly Trial: Witness testifies to being former friend of alleged victim.

Fri, 23 May 2008 13:36:44 GMT

*Prosecutors in R. Kelly's child pornography trial continued Thursday to provide witnesses that can positively identify the alleged victim at the center of the case. The R&B singer, 41, is accused of videotaping himself having sex with a girl as young as 13. His attorneys claim that Kelly is not on the tape and the alleged victim, who is now 23, also denies that she is in the video.