Thursday, August 19, 2010

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

'Lottery Ticket' tries to beat the odds

Posted: 19 Aug 2010 12:00 AM PDT


Urban comedies have largely fallen by the wayside lately. Production company Alcon is gambling that 'Ticket' may have a winning combination that could change that.

Word of Mouth: Urban comedies have largely fallen by the wayside lately. Production company Alcon is gambling that 'Ticket' may have a winning combination.


Laura Schlessinger says she was already considering leaving radio

Posted: 19 Aug 2010 12:00 AM PDT


After announcing her exit, she looks to other projects, her critics weigh in, and KFWB wonders how fill her slot.

After announcing her exit, she looks to other projects, her critics weigh in, and KFWB wonders how fill her slot.


Steven Tyler joins 'American Idol' as a judge

Posted: 18 Aug 2010 04:02 PM PDT


Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler has signed a deal to join the Fox talent competition for Season 10.


JabbaWockeeZ branch out from dance with 'Robot Remains'

Posted: 19 Aug 2010 07:51 AM PDT


JabbaWockeeZ are making the logical leap with their next project: releasing a single.


Jerry Lee Lewis to perform with Broadway's 'Million Dollar Quartet'

Posted: 18 Aug 2010 04:07 PM PDT


When audiences settle in for Broadway's "Million Dollar Quartet" on Sept. 10, they'll be treated to a live performance from rock 'n' roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis.

When audiences settle in for Broadway's "Million Dollar Quartet" on Sept. 10, they'll be treated to a live performance from rock 'n' roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis.


Lines are being redrawn for Japan's anime industry

Posted: 19 Aug 2010 12:00 AM PDT


As production houses cut costs by sending animation jobs to South Korea, India and Vietnam, the number of experienced workers in Japan is shrinking. Competitors in China are another threat to Japan's cultural icon.

Aya Yokura spends her days hunched over white sheets of paper, drawing intricately costumed characters whose creation can be painstaking and time-consuming.


Mel Gibson's ex-girlfriend appears at closed child custody hearing in Los Angeles

Posted: 19 Aug 2010 03:25 AM PDT


Mel Gibson's ex-girlfriend smiled as she walked in and out of a closed court session Wednesday involving custody issues with their young daughter, but the Russian singer didn't reveal how the case was going.


Moctesuma Esparza aims to bring more movie screens to Latino audiences

Posted: 18 Aug 2010 08:36 PM PDT


The veteran producer, whose credits include 'The Milagro Beanfield War' and 'Selena,' talks about his film company, Maya Entertainment, and his plans for building a nationwide movie theater chain.

The veteran producer, whose credits include 'The Milagro Beanfield War' and 'Selena,' talks about his film company, Maya Entertainment, and his plans for building a nationwide movie theater chain.


Report: Lindsay Lohan's doctors recommend shorter rehab

Posted: 18 Aug 2010 09:18 PM PDT


Radar Online says doctors are recommending LiLo's treatment go for 30 days max.


CBS to launch joint venture in India

Posted: 19 Aug 2010 12:00 AM PDT


In a 50-50 deal with India's Reliance Broadcast Network, the U.S. broadcaster plans to create three English-language pay TV channels to showcase its programs.

Broadcasting giant CBS Corp. is the latest U.S. media company to enter the fast-growing Indian television market, teaming up with a company backed by one of India's wealthiest men.


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