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Ricky Martin a New Dad Times Two
NEW YORK -- There won't be much "livin' la vida loca" for Ricky Martin these days -- he's now the father of twin boys.


Lucky Magazine's L.A. Shopping Guide
LUCKY MAGAZINE'S LA SHOPPING GUIDE with the 50 best stores in Los Angeles as chosen by editor at large, Elise Loehnen.


UPDATE: Hollywood Producer Hurt in Crash Undergoes Surgery
MALIBU -- A producer and talent manager, who was critically injured after being struck by a car on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, underwent surgery late this afternoon, her office reported.


Dave Matthews Band Sax Player LeRoi Moore Dies
LOS ANGELES -- LeRoi Moore, the versatile saxophonist whose signature staccato fused jazz and funk overtones onto the eclectic sound of the Dave Matthews Band, died Tuesday of complications from injuries he suffered in an all-terrain vehicle accident, the band said. He was 46.


Driver in LaBeouf Accident Gets Citation
LOS ANGELES -- Police have issued a citation to the owner of a car that crashed into a pickup truck driven by actor Shia LaBeouf.


Christina Applegate Has Double Mastectomy
NEW YORK -- Christina Applegate is taking the long view of her battle with breast cancer - the really long view.


Rocker Gary Glitter Freed From Vietnam Prison
BANGKOK, Thailand -- British glam rocker Gary Glitter from freed from a Vietnam prison Tuesday, after nearly three years of confinement.


Girls Gone Wild Founder Says Settlement Coerced
LOS ANGELES (AP) - "Girls Gone Wild" entrepreneur Joe Francis wants a California court to rescind a settlement he claims a federal judge coerced him into signing.


Ellen DeGeneres Marries Portia de Rossi
BEVERLY HILLS -- There was much dancing: Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are married, according to reports.


Laurence Fishburne Joins 'CSI' Cast
LOS ANGELES -- " CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" has solved the mystery of who will replace departing CBS series star William Petersen: It's Laurence Fishburne.


Thousands Pay Respects To Bernie Mac
CHICAGO -- As Cedric the Entertainer scanned the crowd of more than 6,000 gathered on Chicago's South Side to remember Bernie Mac on Saturday, he cracked that the comedy king was "still the hottest ticket in town."


'Material Girl' Madonna Turns 50!
LOS ANGELES -- Madonna has reached her half century, but the queen of pop shows no signs of relinquishing her crown.


Famed Record Producer, Jerry Wexler, Dies
NEW YORK -- Legendary record producer Jerry Wexler, who helped shape R&B music with influential recordings of Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and other greats, has died, says his co-author, David Ritz. He was 91.


Virgin Records Sues Jared Leto's Band For $30m
LOS ANGELES -- Hardcore fans of 30 Seconds to Mars aren't the only ones who want more of the band's music. Virgin Records has sued the group for $30 million, saying it has failed to deliver.


"Tropic Thunder" Knocks Down "Dark Knight"
LOS ANGELES -- "The Dark Knight" has fallen. It took four of Hollywood's biggest stars to take down Batman, but the Ben Stiller comedy "Tropic Thunder" ended the four-week run of "The Dark Knight" as the nation's top movie.


Appeals Court Rules Spector Trial Will Go On
LOS ANGELES -- A state appellate court panel rejected a defense request Friday to temporarily halt proceedings in music producer Phil Spector's murder case and to bar the prosecution from arguing the lesser charge of manslaughter.


'Engineer Bill,' Bill Stulla Dies At 97
LOS ANGELES -- William "Engineer Bill" Stulla, an early Los Angeles children's television show host who inspired a generation of Southern California baby boomers to drink their milk with his signature "Red Light, Green Light" game, has died. He was 97.


No Charges for "Batman" Star, Christian Bale
LONDON -- Batman star Christian Bale will not face charges relating to an alleged assault on his mother and sister at the Dorchester Hotel on July 20, British prosecutors said Thursday.


"Virgin" Actor Pleads Not Guilty in Knife Attack
SAN DIEGO -- Bail has been increased to 10 million dollars for actor Shelley Malil who has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder in San Diego in the stabbing of his girlfriend.


Concert Info for Singer Idina Menzel
Concert Info for Singer Idina Menzel:


Paris Hilton Sued Over Lack of Publicity for Film
MIAMI -- Paris Hilton didn't do enough pledging for a 2006 sorority comedy, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.


Official:  Isaac Hayes Likely Died of a Stroke
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Isaac Hayes apparently died of a stroke, officials with the sheriff's department said Tuesday.


Father of 'Heroes' Star Arrested for Abuse
WEST HOLLYWOOD -- The father of "Heroes" star Hayden Panettiere is behind bars after being arrested for allegedly hitting his wife.


George Clooney to Star in Al-Qaeda Film
George Clooney has bought the movie rights to tell the story of Osama bin Laden's driver.


John Lennon's Killer Denied Parole for 5th Time
ALBANY, NY -- John Lennon's killer was denied parole for a fifth time Tuesday by a board that said he remains a threat to the public. Mark David Chapman will remain in New York's Attica Correctional Facility for at least two more years for gunning down the former Beatle nearly three decades ago on a Manhattan sidewalk.


McConaughey To Plant Son's Placenta In Orchard
NEW YORK -- Matthew McConaughey says the birth of his son will help bring a little joy to others in the world someday.


Disneyland To Stop Serving McDonald's
LOS ANGELES -- The Walt Disney Co. is closing down all three McDonald's outlets at its Disneyland resort in Anaheim, Calif., on Sept. 2 as part of a planned refurbishment, the company said.


Clay Aiken Becomes a Father
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Former "American Idol" runner-up Clay Aiken is a father. The 29-year-old crooner from Raleigh announced the birth of Parker Foster Aiken on his Web site's blog Friday


Hollywood Producer Bernie Billstein Dies
LOS ANGELES -- Bernie Brillstein, a veteran Hollywood manager, producer and power broker, has died of heart disease, his production company said Friday. He was 77.


Update: Fashion Critic Mr. Blackwell Hospitalized
HOLLYWOOD -- Mr. Blackwell is reportedly showing signs of improvement.


Morgan Freeman Released from Hospital
JACKSON, Miss. -- Morgan Freeman was discharged Thursday from a Tennessee hospital after the Oscar-winning actor was treated for broken bones and other injuries sustained in a weekend car crash in Mississippi.


Feds Drop Heath Ledger Drug Probe
NEW YORK -- Federal prosecutors have decided not to pursue a criminal case into how Heath Ledger obtained the powerful painkillers that contributed to his overdose death this year, a law enforcement official said Wednesday.


'The Hills' Not a Hit With Hollywood Neighbors From the Los Angeles Times
Hollywood is learning that reality bites.


Johansson Embarassed by Obama E-Mails
NEW YORK -- Scarlett Johansson can laugh about it now, but the actress says she was embarrassed by the media coverage of her so-called "e-mail relationship" with Barack Obama.


Judge: Wesley Snipes Must Reimburse Government
OCALA, Fla. -- Actor Wesley Snipes must reimburse the government in prosecution costs for his tax conviction.


'Hills' Star Lauren Conrad to Tackle Emmy Fashion
LOS ANGELES -- Lauren Conrad has designs on an Emmy - or at least designing a dress for next month's awards ceremony.


Actor Kelsey Grammer Released From Hospital
LOS ANGELES -- Actor Kelsey Grammer has been released from a New York hospital,, one week after feeling faint, his Los Angeles-based publicist said.


Co-Defendant Seeks Delay of OJ Simpson Trial
LAS VEGAS -- O.J. Simpson's only remaining co-defendant made a last-ditch pitch Wednesday to persuade a judge to postpone the start of their armed robbery and kidnapping trial.


Chef "Sorry" for Suggesting Poison Plant in Salad
LONDON -- A British celebrity chef says he's sorry for mistakenly recommending a deadly plant as a tasty salad ingredient.


Robert Novak Announces Retirement after Tumor Diagnosis
CHICAGO -- Conservative political commentator Robert Novak has announced his immediate retirement after being diagnosed with a brain tumor.


People Publishes First Photos of Brangelina Twins
NEW YORK -- People magazine has published the $14 million photos of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's weeks-old twins, Vivienne Marcheline and Knox Leon.


Snoop Dogg's Bus Busted for Pot
DALLAS -- It may have been Snoop Dogg's tour bus that smelled of marijuana, but the hip-hop artist wasn't one of the two men arrested on drug charges Thursday.



 
 
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