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'X Factor' debut could mean a Cowell-less 'American Idol'
Howie Mandel is the new David Hasselhoff? Wait, what?
Right wingers launch new attack on 'Avatar'
'Big Love': New beginnings
Live: Sonic Youth at the Wiltern Theatre
NBC confirms end of 'Jay Leno Show' on Feb. 12
Box office: 3-D plays bigger part in 'Avatar's' continuing success
Prime time for CBS movie bet?
Live review: Rufus Wainwright at Long Beach Terrace Theater
Beyond Casey Johnson: Socialites we don't worry about

'X Factor' debut could mean a Cowell-less 'American Idol'

Posted: 11 Jan 2010 12:00 AM PST

The star judge is close to a deal to launch his British hit music show on Fox in fall 2011. The move may downscale or end his 'Idol' role after this season, which begins Tuesday.

"Idol's" star judge is launching a similar talent show on Fox, and may downscale or end his role on the hit show after this season, which begins Tuesday.

Howie Mandel is the new David Hasselhoff? Wait, what?

Posted: 11 Jan 2010 08:45 AM PST

The "Deal or No Deal" host will join "America's Got Talent."

Right wingers launch new attack on 'Avatar'

Posted: 11 Jan 2010 07:40 AM PST

The more money "Avatar " makes at the box office, the more incensed its critics on the right become.

'Big Love': New beginnings

Posted: 11 Jan 2010 07:29 AM PST

Right off the bat it's clear that this season isn't going to be like the others.

Live: Sonic Youth at the Wiltern Theatre

Posted: 10 Jan 2010 09:51 PM PST

Unruly sonic storms still form the heart of the veteran band's live show, even as it focuses on the present rather than the influential albums of its youth.

NBC confirms end of 'Jay Leno Show' on Feb. 12

Posted: 11 Jan 2010 12:00 AM PST

Fate of 'The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien' remains up in the air. Talks continue, says network exec Jeff Gaspin.

Fate of 'The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien' remains up in the air. Talks continue, says network exec Jeff Gaspin.

Box office: 3-D plays bigger part in 'Avatar's' continuing success

Posted: 10 Jan 2010 12:18 PM PST

James Cameron's 3-D epic continues to dominate while the Ethan Hawke vampire pic tops newcomers.

Prime time for CBS movie bet?

Posted: 11 Jan 2010 12:00 AM PST

The fledgling CBS Films seeks success even as industry challenges have driven several small and mid-size movie companies out of the business. Its first offering is due to hit theaters Jan. 22.

The fledgling CBS Films seeks success even as industry challenges have driven several small and mid-size movie companies out of the business. Its first offering is due to hit theaters Jan. 22.

Live review: Rufus Wainwright at Long Beach Terrace Theater

Posted: 10 Jan 2010 03:44 PM PST

In his Saturday night show at the stately Long Beach Terrace Theater, Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle's son mixed elf-deprecation with the personality of a buddy who'd watch "Gossip Girl" with you.