News entertainment 2008-05-21 Andanh.com

'Dog the Bounty Hunter' to return to A&E Wed, 14 May 2008 20:45:07 -0500
HONOLULU - Bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman's cable TV show will soon be back on the air.

Detroit Symphony hopes robot conductor will fire up students Wed, 14 May 2008 18:45:08 -0500
DETROIT - Classical music enthusiasts long have sought to drum up support for the musical genre among young people, and now they have a secret weapon: the 4-foot-3, childlike robot ASIMO.

Eloise returns to the Plaza Hotel Wed, 14 May 2008 18:45:08 -0500
NEW YORK - Eloise, the Plaza hotel's most famous fictitious resident, has officially returned to the storied landmark following a $400 million renovation _ with a portrait of the mischievous 6 year old prominently displayed near its famous Palm Court dining room.

It's indie movies vs. Indy's movie at Cannes fest Wed, 14 May 2008 15:45:09 -0500
CANNES, France - The Cannes Film Festival usually starts with a movie that's light and goes down easy. So Wednesday's dark, apocalyptic opening film seemed a puzzling choice _ even to the movie's director.

Jack Black spills the beans: Jolie expecting twins Wed, 14 May 2008 18:45:09 -0500
LOS ANGELES - Angelina Jolie is indeed expecting twins, and it was Jack Black who let the news slip with a "Brady Bunch" crack. Long rumored to have two children by Brad Pitt on the way, Jolie confirmed the news during a side-by-side "Today" show interview with Black, her "Kung Fu Panda" co-star. The two are in Cannes, France, promoting the animated film.

Sean Penn: an unorthodox president of Cannes jury Wed, 14 May 2008 17:45:12 -0500
CANNES, France - Sean Penn may be president of the Cannes Film Festival jury _ but don't expect any buttoned-up presidential behavior from the Hollywood rebel.

CBS network adds more comedy to its fall schedule Wed, 14 May 2008 16:45:10 -0500
NEW YORK - At a time when sitcoms seem like a fading art, CBS is staying on the laugh track.

Moore aims for followup on `Fahrenheit 9/11' Wed, 14 May 2008 19:45:08 -0500
CANNES, France - Michael Moore is taking America's temperature again.

Heston's Ten Commandments to be auctioned Wed, 14 May 2008 13:45:05 -0500
NEW YORK - Thou shalt find the Ten Commandments up for bid this summer.

Winehouse won't be charged in alleged `drug' video Wed, 14 May 2008 10:45:09 -0500
LONDON - Amy Winehouse will not face charges over video footage that allegedly shows her taking drugs, her spokesman said Wednesday.

UND SUMMER PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

DeGeneres, de Rossi engaged after Calif. ruling Fri, 16 May 2008 15:45:07 -0500
LOS ANGELES - Ellen DeGeneres and longtime girlfriend Portia de Rossi are jumping at the chance to get married. DeGeneres announced their engagement during a Thursday taping of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," telling the studio audience the news that the California Supreme Court had struck down state laws against gay marriage.

Marcia Cross drops a few hints about Bree's future Fri, 16 May 2008 15:45:08 -0500
WASHINGTON - It's true: "Desperate Housewives" will flash-forward five years.

What's Indy up to? Secrecy shrouds `Crystal Skull' Fri, 16 May 2008 11:45:14 -0500
CANNES, France - Indiana Jones doesn't give up his secrets lightly, and neither does the man pulling his strings.

Moore: `Fahrenheit 9/11' follow-up is not a sequel Fri, 16 May 2008 15:45:08 -0500
CANNES, France - With his follow-up to "Fahrenheit 9/11," Michael Moore wants to examine America as an empire, study its standing since the Sept. 11 attacks and present revelations to surprise audiences as much as the first film did.

Daytime's `The View' to go backstage for 1 show Fri, 16 May 2008 16:45:10 -0500
NEW YORK - Daytime's "The View" will rerun one of its shows in two weeks from an entirely different view that lets fans know a little about what goes on backstage.

Eva Longoria Parker: not a fashion diva at home Fri, 16 May 2008 13:45:04 -0500
CANNES, France - Eva Longoria Parker gets to play dress-up at the Cannes Film Festival _ and she doesn't even have to pack her own suitcase.

Sarah Jessica Parker: She's not a slave to fashion Fri, 16 May 2008 12:45:16 -0500
BERLIN - Sarah Jessica Parker says she's not a slave to fashion like her "Sex and the City" character Carrie Bradshaw.

Judge denies media motion in R. Kelly trial Fri, 16 May 2008 11:45:15 -0500
CHICAGO - A judge has denied a motion from news organizations seeking immediate access to sealed court records and transcripts in the R. Kelly child pornography trial.

Taylor Hicks to play Teen Angel in Broadway's `Grease' Fri, 16 May 2008 06:45:12 -0500
NEW YORK - Taylor Hicks is going from "Idol" to "Angel."

`American Idol' concert tour will start July 1 Fri, 16 May 2008 09:45:07 -0500
LOS ANGELES - Whether it's David Archuleta or David Cook who wins "American Idol" next week, both singers will be part of the show's annual concert tour.

'Prince Caspian' pushes 'Iron Man' off throne Sun, 18 May 2008 13:45:15 -0500
LOS ANGELES - "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" dethroned "Iron Man" as ruler at the box office, pulling down $56.6 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.

'Indiana Jones' debut survives Cannes critics Sun, 18 May 2008 13:45:16 -0500
CANNES, France - Indiana Jones received louder applause going in than he did coming out.

On 'Idol,' good singers make for a dull season Sun, 18 May 2008 13:45:17 -0500
LOS ANGELES - This season of "American Idol" had talented singers, a doe-eyed teenage contestant for the prepubescent crowd, visits from pop royalty, stinging comments from Simon Cowell and jaw-droppers from Paula Abdul.

Weinstein Co. to transform 'The Alchemist' for silver screen Sun, 18 May 2008 09:45:09 -0500
CANNES, France - For 15 years, Hollywood has tried and failed to transform the best-selling novel "The Alchemist" into silver screen material. Now Harvey Weinstein says he has the magic formula.

Brooks returns to stage, but just for single night Sun, 18 May 2008 12:45:08 -0500
LAS VEGAS - Garth Brooks is back on stage. But this time, it's for one night only. He will receive the inaugural Crystal Milestone Award, to be presented Sunday at the 43rd annual Academy of Country Music Awards.

Simpson-Wentz have 'Alice in Wonderland' wedding Sun, 18 May 2008 05:45:13 -0500
LOS ANGELES - Don't be surprised to find Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz grinning Cheshire cats _ they're newlyweds.

McCain makes age jokes on 'Saturday Night Live' Sun, 18 May 2008 05:45:13 -0500
WASHINGTON - John McCain is 71 years old, and his age has provided late-night comics with some easy punch lines. On "Saturday Night Live," he joined in.

Boxing great Tyson tells all in film at Cannes Sun, 18 May 2008 03:45:11 -0500
CANNES, France - Mike Tyson considers it a miracle that he lived to tell his tale. And he's telling it _ in graphic detail _ in a new documentary at the Cannes Film Festival.

Loni Anderson marries folk singer Bob Flick Sun, 18 May 2008 02:45:15 -0500
LOS ANGELES - Loni Anderson was married Saturday to Bob Flick, a founding member of the 1960s folk group The Brothers Four.

Allen talks of Spain and threesomes at Cannes Sun, 18 May 2008 00:45:12 -0500
CANNES, France - Woody Allen's latest film touches on that classic male fantasy, a romantic threesome with two women. Has Allen ever entertained the notion himself?

Chesney sought fan support before ACM Awards Mon, 19 May 2008 16:45:12 -0500
LAS VEGAS - Kenny Chesney may not have wanted online voters to decide one of country music's top awards, but he still asked his fans to click for him.

Janet Jackson announces first new tour in 7 years Mon, 19 May 2008 16:45:13 -0500
NEW YORK - Though going out on tour means connecting with fans, it can also mean long hours, high stress, and sleepless nights. Janet Jackson says she's looking forward to all of it.

Bob Hope's favorite things to be auctioned in Oct. Mon, 19 May 2008 14:45:14 -0500
LOS ANGELES - A foot-high cowboy hat from the movie "Paleface." An autographed photo of Lucille Ball with some teeth blackened out. A money clip from Jack Benny. These were a few of Bob Hope's favorite things.

WWE's `SmackDown' to land on MyNetworkTV Oct. 3 Mon, 19 May 2008 16:45:13 -0500
NEW YORK - Pro wrestling makes its move to MyNetworkTV on Oct. 2 with broadcast highlights from WWE's "WrestleMania."

Beatlemania comes to Chelsea Flower Show Mon, 19 May 2008 14:45:14 -0500
LONDON - Beatlemania erupted at London's Chelsea Flower Show on Monday as Ringo Starr rolled up in a gaudily painted Mini to join George Harrison's widow for the opening of a garden inspired by the "quiet Beatle."

David McCullough urges BC grads to speak properly Mon, 19 May 2008 14:45:15 -0500
NEWTON, Mass. - Pulitzer Prize winning author David McCullough has a suggestion for what young people can do for their country.

Review: Good to see Indy, but `Skull' is a mess Mon, 19 May 2008 12:45:14 -0500
You see the hat before the hero _ that famous fedora, the one that stays put through every tricky situation, or at least at arm's length for a hasty getaway. And of course he still has the whip, the paralyzing fear of snakes and the catchy John Williams theme song that will surely gnaw at your brain for hours afterward.

Shamrock to be analyst on network MMA broadcast Mon, 19 May 2008 14:45:16 -0500
LOS ANGELES - Frank Shamrock, a five-time Ultimate Fighting champion and perhaps the biggest name in the sport, will serve as an analyst and color commentator for the inaugural "CBS Elitexc Saturday Night Fights."

ABC's `Desperate Housewives' wraps fourth season Mon, 19 May 2008 09:45:11 -0500
NEW YORK - In the closing moments of its season finale Sunday, "Desperate Housewives" flashed ahead five years.

AFTRA says talks with studios 'may not be quick' Mon, 19 May 2008 13:45:11 -0500
LOS ANGELES - The smaller of two actors unions in contract talks with Hollywood producers says a deal may not be quick or easy.

`American Idol': Vote wasn't even close Wed, 21 May 2008 19:45:08 -0500
LOS ANGELES - The "American Idol" finale is under way in Los Angeles with a startling revelation: the contest between David Archuleta and David Cook wasn't even close.

A David is 'Going to Disney World!' Wed, 21 May 2008 19:45:09 -0500
LOS ANGELES - David Archuleta and David Cook are no professional athletes, but one of them will be celebrating like one on tonight's "American Idol" finale.

'American Idol' bests 'Dancing' in TV ratings Wed, 21 May 2008 18:45:07 -0500
NEW YORK - Olympic skater Kristi Yamaguchi is used to winning with a lot of people watching, and Tuesday's "Dancing With the Stars" finale was no exception.

Witness in R. Kelly trial IDs alleged victim Wed, 21 May 2008 17:45:13 -0500
CHICAGO - A childhood friend of the alleged victim in the R. Kelly child pornography case testified Wednesday that she recognizes her longtime friend as the one in the explicit video at the center of the trial.

Snipes seeks bond as he appeals tax convictions Wed, 21 May 2008 17:45:14 -0500
OCALA, Fla. - Wesley Snipes must surrender to prison authorities June 3 if he isn't granted bail to appeal three federal tax convictions, defense lawyers said in a court filing.

Saudi holds first film festival Wed, 21 May 2008 17:45:13 -0500
DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia - It's a far cry from the glamour of Cannes: No celebrities strutting their stuff; an all-male audience drinking coffee and juice rather than champagne; and if any female spectators showed up _ well, no one knew. They came in through a back entrance into a separate hall, off-limits to the male organizers.

Yoko Ono tries to block use of `Imagine' in film Wed, 21 May 2008 15:45:10 -0500
NEW YORK - Yoko Ono wants a judge to imagine a movie challenging the theory of evolution _ but without John Lennon's song "Imagine" in it.

Boy band creator sentenced to 25 years in prison Wed, 21 May 2008 10:45:07 -0500
ORLANDO, Fla. - Lou Pearlman, the man who created the Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync, was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years in federal prison for engineering a decades-long scam that bilked thousands of investors out of their life savings.

Lee: Eastwood omitted black troops in WWII films Wed, 21 May 2008 09:45:08 -0500
CANNES, France - Spike Lee is slamming Clint Eastwood over his two recent Iwo Jima movies, saying the filmmaker overlooked the role of black soldiers during World War II.

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