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'The Thing' is loose: Universal adjusts 2011 release schedule
Disney texting crackdown: Has the Nanny State come to Hollywood?
'Black Swan' after-party was a 'Madhouse' with Mila Kunis, Darren Aronofsky
'Tangled': Mandy Moore, Alan Menken unravel some of the back story
'Sarah Palin's Alaska': Reality show or campaign ad?
'Burlesque' went through bumps and grinds to make it to the big screen
On the Media: Larry King prepares for final CNN show
Zsa Zsa Gabor rushed to hospital with 'massive blod clot'
Best Coast plays in the sand of a new California sound
Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis talk sex at Hollywood 'Black Swan' premiere

'The Thing' is loose: Universal adjusts 2011 release schedule

Posted: 12 Nov 2010 06:58 PM PST

Hard-core horror and monster-film fans who were awaiting the new version of "The Thing" this spring will have to wait a little longer. Or a lot longer.

Hard-core horror and monster-film fans who were awaiting the new version of "The Thing" this spring will have to wait a little longer. Or a lot longer.

Disney texting crackdown: Has the Nanny State come to Hollywood?

Posted: 12 Nov 2010 06:20 PM PST

The Walt Disney Co. has announced a new policy threatening employees with all sorts of punishments, including firing, if they text while they drive.

'Black Swan' after-party was a 'Madhouse' with Mila Kunis, Darren Aronofsky

Posted: 12 Nov 2010 06:38 PM PST

Ain't no party like a twisted ballerina party -- just ask Natalie Portman and her "Black Swan" cast.

'Tangled': Mandy Moore, Alan Menken unravel some of the back story

Posted: 12 Nov 2010 06:57 PM PST

At a recent screening for The Envelope, Mandy Moore, the voice of Rapunzel, and "Tangled" composer Alan Menken talked about updating the story.

'Sarah Palin's Alaska': Reality show or campaign ad?

Posted: 12 Nov 2010 05:41 PM PST

Critics say it's clearly the latter, and a GOP strategist notes that the docu-travelogue helps the former vice presidential candidate be seen on her own terms. TLC's president calls it a 'family adventure story.'

'Burlesque' went through bumps and grinds to make it to the big screen

Posted: 13 Nov 2010 12:00 AM PST

Writer-director Steven Antin got backing of his partner, Clint Culpepper, the president of Screen Gems. But it wasn't smooth sailing.

Writer-director Steven Antin got backing of his partner, Clint Culpepper, the president of Screen Gems. But it wasn't smooth sailing.

On the Media: Larry King prepares for final CNN show

Posted: 13 Nov 2010 12:00 AM PST

After 25 years, his CNN seat may get cold, but his booth at the Nate 'n Al deli is always warm.

After 25 years, his CNN seat may get cold, but his booth at the Nate 'n Al deli is always warm.

Zsa Zsa Gabor rushed to hospital with 'massive blod clot'

Posted: 12 Nov 2010 03:13 PM PST

Zsa Zsa Gabor was taken by ambulance to a Los Angeles hospital Friday afternoon after her private doctor spotted what her rep called a "massive blot clot" in her leg, L.A. Now reports.

Best Coast plays in the sand of a new California sound

Posted: 13 Nov 2010 12:00 AM PST

Bethany Cosentino, Bobb Bruno, now with new member Ali Koehler, knew what they wanted to hear before they made it. As it turns out, other people wanted to hear it too.

Bethany Cosentino, Bobb Bruno, now with new member Ali Koehler, knew what they wanted to hear before they made it. As it turns out, other people wanted to hear it too.