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Wrestlers grapple with problems in, out of the ring

The death of WWE superstar Edward Fatu, who wrestled under the name "Umaga," has sparked discussion in wrestling circles over the rigors of the sport.

updated Sun Dec 06 2009 05:31:33

Wrestlers grapple with problems in, out of the ring

The death of WWE superstar Edward Fatu, who wrestled under the name "Umaga," has sparked discussion in wrestling circles over the rigors of the sport.

updated Sat Dec 05 2009 20:55:28

Coming out in Hollywood not always easy

Meredith Baxter's recent revelation that she is a lesbian resonates with other celebrities who have been forced to discuss their sexuality publicly after gossip and tabloid speculation put a spotlight on the issue.

updated Sat Dec 05 2009 09:00:51

Why has Paris Hilton disappeared?

Once a fixture on the red carpet and a staple of the daily news cycle, Paris Hilton has recently all but disappeared from the American consciousness.

updated Sat Dec 05 2009 00:09:18

Filmmaker Polanski out of jail

Film director Roman Polanski has been released from custody in Switzerland and placed under house arrest, Swiss justice authorities said Friday.

updated Fri Dec 04 2009 20:51:25

Tiger Woods scandal keeps tabloids busy

It is an around-the-clock affair for news organizations hoping to break the latest information in the Tiger Woods scandal.

updated Fri Dec 04 2009 18:28:07

'New Moon' taping may put woman in prison

A birthday celebration that culminated in a trip to catch the blockbuster movie "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" could land 22-year-old Samantha Tumpach in prison for three years.

updated Fri Dec 04 2009 17:19:15

Maya Rudolph welcomes a baby girl

After playing pregnant in this summer's "Away We Go," Maya Rudolph has welcomed a real-life bundle of joy: her second child with director Paul Thomas Anderson.

updated Fri Dec 04 2009 15:42:29

Review: De Niro terrific in OK 'Everybody's Fine'

It's what we tell friends and family for their own peace of mind: Everybody's fine, and there is nothing to worry about.

updated Fri Dec 04 2009 15:39:09

Tiger Woods' role model status in question

Lamar Brantley has been handicapped by Tiger Woods.

updated Fri Dec 04 2009 14:19:54

Tupac song selected for Vatican playlist

Music from late rapper Tupac Shakur has been included as part of the Vatican's official MySpace Music playlist.

updated Fri Dec 04 2009 13:59:56

Kidman, Cruz and Loren top star-studded cast of musical 'Nine'

Where can you find Daniel Day-Lewis, Sophia Loren, Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Judi Dench, Marion Cotillard, Kate Hudson and Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas all having a blast singing and dancing together?

updated Fri Dec 04 2009 13:39:11

Yes, Hollywood, women do go to movies

There's an old Hollywood tale, and it goes like this: Open a female-led movie around Valentine's Day. Watch women go in droves and drive up box office numbers.

updated Fri Dec 04 2009 12:19:03

'Glee' actor Cory Monteith squashes rumors he's dating Lea Michele

Sure, costars on another popular show are dating in real life -- to the delight of fans -- but that's not the case for Glee's Cory Monteith.

updated Fri Dec 04 2009 11:18:55

Glove, other Michael Jackson items fetch $2 million

More than 80 Michael Jackson collectibles -- including the late pop star's famous rhinestone-studded glove from a 1983 performance -- were auctioned off Saturday, reaping a total $2 million.

updated Fri Dec 04 2009 10:50:19

Review: 'Up in the Air' a rare gem

Here are a few of the kinds of movies that I wish Hollywood made more often (like, you know, two or three times a year): a drama that connects to an audience because it taps, in a bold and immediate way, into the fears and anxieties of our time; a romantic comedy in which the dialogue pings with stylish wit and verve; a film that keeps surprising us because its characters keep surprising themselves.

updated Fri Dec 04 2009 10:11:15

Beyonce, Taylor Swift lead Grammy nominations

The Grammy stage is set for a redux of one of the most infamous moments in music award show history when Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech after a win over Beyonce at September's MTV awards show.

updated Fri Dec 04 2009 09:57:57

Five things you didn't know about Elin Nordegren

You know Elin Nordegren is married to Tiger Woods -- especially after all the excitement over his recent early-morning one-car crash in Florida and reports of infidelity.

updated Fri Dec 04 2009 09:34:15

Review: Nothing to love about 'Brothers'

"Brothers," a drama centered around the war in Afghanistan, is based on a 2004 Danish film, but it could just about be a remake of the aftermath-of-Vietnam 1978 soaper "Coming Home."

updated Thu Dec 03 2009 17:16:27

Ronnie Wood accused of domestic assault

Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood was released on bail Thursday after being arrested on suspicion of domestic assault.

updated Thu Dec 03 2009 13:43:26

ABC cancels another Adam Lambert performance

As far as ABC is concerned, the controversy surrounding Adam Lambert still hasn't cooled down enough for him to be handled. For the second time, the network has cancelled an appearance by the onetime American Idol favorite.

updated Thu Dec 03 2009 12:58:20

Stevie Wonder named UN 'Messenger of Peace'

Singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder has a new title on his resume: United Nations Messenger of Peace.

updated Thu Dec 03 2009 12:53:15

Filmmaker Polanski set to be freed on bail

Filmmaker Roman Polanski is expected to be released on bail Friday as he fights extradition to the United States on a sex charge from the 1970s, Swiss prosecutors announced Thursday.

updated Thu Dec 03 2009 12:25:24

The surprising Greek film winning fans abroad

For Greek cinema, the shadow of auteur Theo Angelopoulos has cast long over the blue sky of the Cote d'Azur in Cannes.

updated Thu Dec 03 2009 11:26:35

Nick Jonas for president?

Nick Jonas is just getting started.

updated Thu Dec 03 2009 08:03:19

Strokes frontman: 'I was hung over for two years'

Julian Casablancas emerges on stage at the Downtown Palace the way you remember him: black leather, perfectly unkempt hair and that unmistakable Iggy Pop boom of a voice.

updated Wed Dec 02 2009 17:37:15

What really killed Jane Austen?

It is a truth universally acknowledged -- or nearly so -- that Jane Austen, the author of "Pride and Prejudice," died of a rare illness called Addison's disease, which robs the body of the ability to make critical hormones.

updated Wed Dec 02 2009 14:49:32

8 to watch: This holiday season's movies wrapped up

There's something for everyone at the movies this holiday season, from a musical with Daniel Day-Lewis to James Cameron's first feature since "Titanic."

updated Wed Dec 02 2009 14:03:04

Review: A journey down 'The Road'

Here's a tip: If you see one austerely hopeless movie this year about a father and son wandering through a junk-strewn postapocalyptic wilderness as they struggle to fight off demons of fear, madness, and starvation, not to mention roving bands of cannibalistic killers, then by all means make that movie "The Road."

updated Wed Dec 02 2009 14:01:29

'Precious,' 'Last Station' lead Spirit noms

"Precious," a movie about a 1980s-era Harlem teen who strives to overcome abuse, neglect and illiteracy, pulled five Independent Spirit Award nominations Tuesday morning.

updated Wed Dec 02 2009 13:51:01

Susan Boyle's album is largest ever female debut

Susan Boyle's dreams continue to come true. The singing sensation who emerged from obscurity on "Britain's Got Talent" is topping the charts, selling the most albums of any artist in a single week this year with the largest ever sales debut for a female artist.

updated Wed Dec 02 2009 12:59:57

Oprah's 'Favorite Things' may be back next year

Fans of Oprah Winfrey's "Favorite Things" episode might get their favorite thing back next year. Producers for the show say they are still deciding whether they will bring the Thanksgiving-time giveaway episode back for the 25th season.

updated Wed Dec 02 2009 11:53:37

Lawyer: No sex in Lopez 'sex tape'

That Jennifer Lopez honeymoon tape just went from Rated X to PG.

updated Wed Dec 02 2009 10:38:01

Meredith Baxter: Yes, I'm gay

"Family Ties" actress Meredith Baxter made the media rounds Wednesday confirming the rumors that she is a lesbian.

updated Wed Dec 02 2009 10:08:58

First Asian model on Victoria's Secret runway

Four years ago Liu Wen entered a modeling contest in China to win a computer to use for school. Little did she know it would lead her to the Victoria's Secret runway in New York.

updated Wed Dec 02 2009 07:57:41

Zac Efron hopes to avoid curse of teen heartthrobs

In the long history of attractive young actors and the girls who scream and stalk them, few can translate that teen adoration into leading man respect.

updated Tue Dec 01 2009 20:43:49

Marilyn Monroe home movie surfaces

The copyright to a home movie of Marilyn Monroe "just sitting around" with friends will be offered through an online auction this week, according to a man who found the film while researching the actress' death.

updated Tue Dec 01 2009 17:51:13

Tiger Woods engulfed in PR storm

From the time he putted a golf ball at the age of 2 on "The Mike Douglas Show," Tiger Woods has been a golden child.

updated Tue Dec 01 2009 16:29:03

It's a girl for Lisa Loeb

It's a baby girl for singer Lisa Loeb and her husband Roey Hershkovitz, her rep tells PEOPLE exclusively.

updated Tue Dec 01 2009 16:10:38

Dubai is out, Croatia is in for celeb travel

With over-the-top resorts, year-round sunshine, killer shopping, picturesque beaches, and the world's tallest building, Dubai quickly became the celebrity destination of choice.

updated Tue Dec 01 2009 15:59:04

Adam Lambert: I once weighed 250 pounds

Adam Lambert used to be much bigger than he is now -- and his recent flashy behavior is due to a self-esteem boost after a major weight loss, he told a radio show.

updated Tue Dec 01 2009 14:36:11

Jude Law, Sienna Miller have romantic night out

Despite their insistence they're "just friends," Jude Law and Sienna Miller are looking more and more like a couple again.

updated Tue Dec 01 2009 13:41:42

Alec Baldwin says he'll quit acting after '30 Rock'

He found the role that defined his career in the NBC sitcom, but "30 Rock" actor Alec Baldwin says he is prepared to leave the acting profession altogether in 2012.

updated Mon Nov 30 2009 17:46:12

Reese and Jake's ups and downs

While the precise status of the Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal relationship remains unclear -- over the weekend a source close to the actress told PEOPLE the couple had split, a claim denied by their reps -- the two have certainly had their share of highs and lows during their two-year relationship.

updated Mon Nov 30 2009 17:40:34

David Hasselhoff hospitalized

It's the stuff country songs are made of.

updated Mon Nov 30 2009 17:21:30

Tabloids need new celebrity crystal ball

Tabloid culture is pretty cynical about this whole l-o-v-e thing.

updated Mon Nov 30 2009 16:36:47

First daughters say 'I do'

updated Mon Nov 30 2009 12:48:38

Polanski can leave jail anytime, Swiss say

Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski could leave jail for house arrest at any time, starting this week, while he battles extradition to the United States on a sex charge, a Swiss federal police spokesman said Monday.

updated Mon Nov 30 2009 11:47:01

Michael Moore to Obama: No more troops in Afghanistan

Activist filmmaker Michael Moore has penned an open letter to President Obama, cautioning the commander in chief against increasing troop levels in Afghanistan.

updated Mon Nov 30 2009 11:27:30

Review: No new tricks for 'Old Dogs'

Six-year-old boys may laugh at the bowwow of a comedy "Old Dogs."

updated Mon Nov 30 2009 11:26:57

Review: 'Mr. Fox' is fantastic

Who'd have guessed it?

updated Mon Nov 30 2009 11:07:36

Rihanna's fierce fashion 'roars'

There's a reason it's called "making a fashion statement" -- and Rihanna's already strong sartorial voice has only grown louder with her fourth album, "Rated R."

updated Sun Nov 29 2009 23:08:29

Aborigine drama wins top prize at Asia Pacific Screen Awards

An Australian drama featuring two indigenous kids living in the middle of the vast continent has taken the top prize at Asia-Pacific's film awards.

updated Sun Nov 29 2009 15:42:30

'New Moon' wins another box office weekend

Studio execs should give plenty of thanks to female moviegoers: "Twilight: New Moon" and "The Blind Side" led the best-ever Thanksgiving weekend at the box office by drawing women and families into theaters, while male-centric newcomers "Old Dogs" and "Ninja Assassin" only earned so-so numbers.

updated Fri Nov 27 2009 21:34:54

Actress Eva Mendes keeps clothes on in latest anti-fur campaign

Actress and animal rights activist Eva Mendes hopes you'll shun fur as you shop for the holidays.

updated Fri Nov 27 2009 18:33:45

'Everybody's Fine' drives home a wistful message about family

If you stared at empty seats around your Thanksgiving dinner table, Robert DeNiro's newest film could help.

updated Fri Nov 27 2009 16:23:10

Cate Blanchett: I love raising boys

Cate Blanchett may be a fashion icon on the red carpet and a chameleon when it comes to played such roles such as Queen Elizabeth and Bob Dylan, but in her real life the actress is a mom who loves the daily chore of vacuuming!

updated Fri Nov 27 2009 15:02:16

Singer Dilana rocks new album and movie

It's funny that rocker Dilana is not a fan of "American Idol."

updated Fri Nov 27 2009 13:51:16

Debbie Allen's Middle Eastern adventure

Imagine being a Hollywood star complete with Tony and Emmy award nominations and multiple trips to the Oscars. Reaching that pinnacle of success in your career, but believing none of it compares to what you are doing now.

updated Fri Nov 27 2009 12:05:26

Lambert's album sells well in wake of controversy

Adam Lambert's suggestive American Music Awards performance hasn't hurt sales of his first album.

updated Fri Nov 27 2009 10:45:27

Donny Osmond's turkey with a side of win

The dining table at the Osmond family Thanksgiving feast will have all the fixings - turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and a mirrored disco ball trophy.

updated Thu Nov 26 2009 10:08:12

Working Title: 'British movies can do Hollywood-style business'

Working together must be easy for Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner, the award-winning movie producers.

updated Thu Nov 26 2009 10:04:37

Swiss won't fight Polanski bail ruling

Swiss authorities will not fight to keep Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski in jail while he battles extradition to the United States on a sex charge, they said Thursday.

updated Thu Nov 26 2009 09:43:05

'New Moon' stars tweet thanks to fans

Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner have taken to Twitter to thank fans for the "New Moon" mania sweeping the country.

updated Thu Nov 26 2009 01:11:04

Happy 50th birthday, 'Rocky & Bullwinkle'

Fifty years ago, Jay Ward's animated moose and squirrel duo, "Rocky & Bullwinkle," debuted on ABC, forever changing the way the world looked at animated television.

updated Wed Nov 25 2009 18:38:41

Oprah to visit White House, interview Obamas for holiday special

Oprah Winfrey will interview President Obama and his wife, Michelle, next month for a 60-minute program to air before Christmas, the talk show host announced Wednesday.

updated Wed Nov 25 2009 16:46:22

Britney Spears, there's an app for that

Because celebrities haven't taken over every millimeter of your existence quite yet, some intrepid folks of note are coming to an iPhone near you.

updated Wed Nov 25 2009 15:20:44

Jermaine Jackson: Lawyers, money can't divide family

Michael Jackson's family gathered Tuesday for an early Thanksgiving dinner, determined not to let money and fame pull it apart, the pop icon's older brother said.

updated Wed Nov 25 2009 14:03:10

Brad and Angelina are $7 million givers

Big-name stars? Definitely.

updated Wed Nov 25 2009 13:58:57

Donny Osmond is new 'Dancing' champ

Donny Osmond's family dinner table may have a unique centerpiece this Thanksgiving holiday: a sparkly, much-perspired-over mirror ball trophy.

updated Wed Nov 25 2009 13:01:53

Polanski granted bail by Swiss court

Filmmaker Roman Polanski, who is being held in Switzerland on a U.S. extradition request related to a sex charge, has been granted bail, a Swiss federal police spokesman told CNN Wednesday.

updated Wed Nov 25 2009 11:49:56

Lambert: I'm a performer, not a baby sitter

Adam Lambert cleaned up his act for his CBS "Early Show" appearance Wednesday morning, giving a performance no one could take offense with.

updated Wed Nov 25 2009 11:17:14

From Asian pop star to 'Ninja Assassin'

South Korean pop star Rain, who stars in "Ninja Assassin," releasing nationwide on Wednesday, has all the trimmings of an international superstar in the making.

updated Wed Nov 25 2009 10:46:38

'New Moon' banks at box office

"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" grossed an astounding $140.7 million at the box office this weekend, exploding most industry expectations en route to the biggest autumn opening weekend in history and the third biggest three-day debut ever, according to early estimates from Hollywood.com Box Office. ("The Dark Knight" still retains the record for the biggest weekend debut with $158.4 million, and "Spider-Man 3" is second with $151.1 million.)

updated Wed Nov 25 2009 08:55:05

'The Lovely Bones' is a 'positive' film, says Peter Jackson

What does it take to frighten fantasy and horror meister Peter Jackson? A ghost.

updated Wed Nov 25 2009 08:50:14

Stars discuss their unexpected 'Glee'

The thing about "Glee" is that it came along at the right time.

updated Wed Nov 25 2009 08:47:51

TV producer starts charity for young dancers

Nigel Lythgoe was tired of saying "no" to promising young dancers.

updated Wed Nov 25 2009 07:59:46

Vampire romance novels suck in readers

If the chaste Bella and Edward lived in writer J.R. Ward's world, they would have hit the sheets long ago.

updated Tue Nov 24 2009 20:37:25

'GMA' cancels Adam Lambert after racy performance on AMAs

The fallout from Adam Lambert's risqué American Music Awards performance keeps coming with "Good Morning America" canceling the singer's live performance scheduled for Wednesday morning.

updated Tue Nov 24 2009 18:09:48

Tyler Perry donates $1 million to NAACP

In an unprecedented gesture, Tyler Perry has pledged $1 million to the country's oldest and largest civil rights organization, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

updated Tue Nov 24 2009 17:27:12

TV producer starts charity for young dancers

Nigel Lythgoe was tired of saying "no" to promising young dancers.

updated Tue Nov 24 2009 13:45:37

Jennifer Lopez 'meant to trip' at AMAs

That little pratfall that Jennifer Lopez took at the American Music Awards?

updated Tue Nov 24 2009 13:15:49

Jon and Kate close out 'Plus Eight'

Jon and Kate Gosselin closed out their "Plus Eight" series Monday night with more of a whimper than a bang and plenty of whining, bitterness and blame.

updated Tue Nov 24 2009 13:05:17

Controversial kisses

updated Tue Nov 24 2009 12:44:56

The battle over controversial Lil' Wayne film

In 2008, superstar rapper Lil' Wayne allowed a film crew full access to his hectic life.

updated Tue Nov 24 2009 12:34:23

Conviction in Sarah Jessica Parker surrogate theft

An Ohio police chief accused of stealing items from the surrogate mom who carried Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick's twin daughters was found guilty Monday on three of six charges.

updated Tue Nov 24 2009 10:28:41

Lambert says man-on-man kiss at AMA happened 'in the moment'

Adam Lambert's sexually suggestive choreography -- including kissing another male -- on the American Music Awards stage Sunday night happened "in the moment," the singer told CNN.

updated Tue Nov 24 2009 09:00:49

No sex please, we're vampires

"New Moon," the latest film in "The Twilight Saga" is doing record business at the box office.

updated Tue Nov 24 2009 09:00:34

Susan Boyle's debut: Dream or nightmare?

At the start of this year, none of us had heard of Susan Boyle. Now, in the Christmas sales rush, her debut album "I Dreamed a Dream" is the most pre-ordered CD in Amazon's history.

updated Mon Nov 23 2009 18:35:16

Life lessons from a celebrity guru

Laura Day doesn't call herself a psychic. She prefers the term "intuitionist." Whatever you call whatever she has, actors, studio heads, and corporate and financial titans pay her $10,000 a month for 24/7 access to it.

updated Mon Nov 23 2009 18:16:47

Heidi Klum takes Seal's last name

Heidi Klum has officially changed her name to Heidi Samuel, taking Seal's last name, four years and four kids after getting hitched.

updated Mon Nov 23 2009 17:56:13

Khloe Kardashian, new husband nesting

Khloe Kardashian and her new husband, basketball player Lamar Odom, have found themselves a newlywed love nest.

updated Mon Nov 23 2009 15:23:50

Shakira shakes it up with new album

Her hips may not lie, but Shakira's fingernails sure know how to do some damage. The pop singer has gone all wolflike for her new album, out Monday.

updated Mon Nov 23 2009 12:00:53

George Clooney gives his co-star dating advice

Ladies' man George Clooney isn't short on romance pointers -- even if they're for a younger, female co-star.

updated Mon Nov 23 2009 09:47:17

It pays to be an "Idol" loser

updated Mon Nov 23 2009 07:33:59

'New Moon' mania around the world

"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" opened Friday and immediately ripped through a box office record.

updated Mon Nov 23 2009 04:46:08

Jackson physician resumes practice

Dr. Conrad Murray, the physician at the center of the homicide investigation into singer Michael Jackson's death, has resumed his practice.

updated Sun Nov 22 2009 22:57:33

Rihanna, happy to be back, hits AMA stage

Rihanna took the red carpet and stage by storm Sunday night, nine months after she was severely beaten by boyfriend Chris Brown on the eve of the Grammys.

updated Sat Nov 21 2009 10:30:31

Fans mourn end of 'Oprah'

There will be no more car giveaways, no more tearful interviews and Tom Cruise will have to find someone else's couch to jump on.

updated Sat Nov 21 2009 07:51:48

Bachchan: Bollywood needs to adapt

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan has told CNN that Indian cinema needs to move beyond traditional song-and-dance musicals amid increasing international competition in the Mumbai studios' domestic market.

updated Fri Nov 20 2009 17:59:38

Nicole Richie back at home

Nicole Richie has checked out of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after battling pneumonia and is at home resting, said her boyfriend Joel Madden.

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