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Police: LA celebrity burglaries led by 19-year-old
(AP)
Investigators cracked a youthful burglary ring that preyed on Hollywood's rich and famous, often brazenly walking into their unlocked homes to make off with cash, jewels and family heirlooms, authorit...
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Nick Counter, Hollywood studios' negotiator, dies
(AP)
Nick Counter, a longtime negotiator for Hollywood producers who led the studios through two grueling writers' strikes last year and in 1988, has died. He was 69.
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Quirkiness outdoes charm in "Splinterheads"
(Reuters)
Depicting an awkward romance between two young misfits set in the backdrop of a traveling carnival, "Splinterheads" mainly comes across as a low-rent version of "Adventureland." Although Brant Sersen'...
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Joe Jackson seeks allowance from son's estate
(Reuters)
Joe Jackson, the elderly father of late pop star Michael Jackson, on Friday filed a court petition seeking an allowance from the singer's estate, saying his son had supported him for many years.
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Actor Woods sues RI hospital in brother's death
(AP)
Two-time Oscar-nominated actor James Woods has sued a Rhode Island hospital over the 2006 death of his younger brother.
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Broadway finds its 'Spider-Man' in Reeve Carney
(AP)
Broadway has found its Spider-Man — rock singer Reeve Carney.
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Matthew Broderick focuses on 'Wonderful World'
(AP)
Matthew Broderick says he's puzzled by the bashing he's received for his actions during the first New York preview of "The Starry Messenger," a new play by good friend Kenneth Lonergan.
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Morgan Freeman settles suit in crash case: lawyer
(AFP)
Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman has settled a lawsuit involving a female passenger traveling in his car when it crashed last year, the woman's lawyer confirmed Friday.
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Hollywood calls on Clooney for holiday movie cheer
(Reuters)
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. And judging by what's in theaters this holiday movie season, his name is George Clooney.
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Actress Isla Fisher on loose with "Desperados"
(Reuters)
Isla Fisher is eyeing "Desperados," a feature comedy described as a female-oriented "Hangover."