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Pierce Brosnan seeks to escape James Bond's shadow
'American Idol' narrows down to 9
Video: Corinne Bailey Rae speaks about music, loss and hope
The jury is still out on 3-D conversions
Joel Madden on music, Nicole Richie and kids: 'I'm the best I've ever been'
In his new novel, 'The Exorcist' author balances philosophy and thrills
Lindsey Vonn guest stars in 'Law & Order'
Janet Jackson talks about emotional roller coaster of 'Why Did I Get Married Too?'
Disney said to extend deadline for Miramax bidding
'Glee' auditions: The plot thickens (and please meet Gibran Mahmud)

Pierce Brosnan seeks to escape James Bond's shadow

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT

He figures one way is to keep busy. He is appearing in five films this year.

He figures one way is to keep busy. He is appearing in five films this year.

'American Idol' narrows down to 9

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 02:02 AM PDT

Elimination night is marked by a predictable bottom 3

Elimination night is marked by a predictable bottom 3

Video: Corinne Bailey Rae speaks about music, loss and hope

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 07:33 AM PDT

Corinne Bailey Rae did something brave and completely natural after the accidental death of her husband, Jason Rae, in 2008. She kept making music.

The jury is still out on 3-D conversions

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT

It worked for classic children's literature. The signs look equally promising for Greek mythology.

Joel Madden on music, Nicole Richie and kids: 'I'm the best I've ever been'

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 07:45 AM PDT

Despite his same-aged rocker peers, Joel Madden has never really been trouble.

In his new novel, 'The Exorcist' author balances philosophy and thrills

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT

William Peter Blatty's 'Dimiter' enfolds a message of faith in a fast-paced thriller set in the Holy Land -- just in time for Easter.

In the annals of demonology, William Peter Blatty falls somewhere between St. Augustine and Joss Whedon.

Lindsey Vonn guest stars in 'Law & Order'

Posted: 31 Mar 2010 12:06 AM PDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lindsey Vonn is going from Olympic star to "Law & Order" bit player and said she's delighted about it.

Janet Jackson talks about emotional roller coaster of 'Why Did I Get Married Too?'

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT

The actress knew her role would be demanding. Then her brother Michael died a few days after filming started.

When Janet Jackson signed on to be a part of "Why Did I Get Married Too?," she knew she'd have to ready herself for an emotional journey. In the sequel to Tyler Perry's 2007 film, Jackson's character -- the always-composed psychologist, Patricia -- slowly begins to unravel as her loveless marriage dissolves. The role required her to cry, scream and fight, challenge enough for any actress -- and then her brother Michael died just three days into filming.

Disney said to extend deadline for Miramax bidding

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Remaining bidders include Miramax founders Bob and Harvey Weinstein and investors Alec and Tom Gores.

Once again Walt Disney Co. has pushed back the deadline for bidders making offers to acquire the specialty label Miramax Films, to Monday, according to people with knowledge of the situation.