Tuesday, May 10, 2011

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

L.A. Times - Entertainment News

Commentary: 'The Voice' plays by its own rules

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Coaches Cee Lo Green, Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera and Adam Levine's interplay and contestants' stories, with the unusual format, combine for an unexpected hit.

Coaches Cee Lo Green, Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera and Adam Levine's interplay and contestants' stories, with the unusual format, combine for an unexpected hit.


Library of Congress, Sony Music team for 'National Jukebox' free streaming of vintage recordings

Posted: 10 May 2011 08:53 AM PDT


The Library of Congress is flipping a switch Tuesday that will open a large chunk of the national archive of more than 3 million music and spoken-word recordings archive public streaming as part of a new National Jukebox project.


Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Shriver announce separation

Posted: 09 May 2011 09:47 PM PDT


The former California first lady has moved out after 25 years of marriage. Maria Shriver helped bolster Arnold Schwarzenegger's campaign against charges that he groped women during his movie career.

Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife, Maria Shriver, have separated, with Shriver moving out of their Brentwood mansion while the two determine the next step in their 25-year marriage.


Television review: 'Becoming Chaz'

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This honest, thought-provoking documentary tells the story of Chaz Bono's transition from female to male.

This honest, thought-provoking documentary tells the story of Chaz Bono's transition from female to male.


'American Idol' parent CKX to be sold to Apollo Global Management

Posted: 10 May 2011 07:59 AM PDT


CKX Inc., the parent of "American Idol" producer 19 Entertainment, has struck a deal to sell itself to a private equity firm.


Le Butcherettes' Teri 'Gender Bender' Suaréz dares you

Posted: 09 May 2011 06:31 PM PDT


The singer taps her inexhaustible rage onstage. Offstage, she's reflective as the band's debut album 'Sin Sin Sin' lands Tuesday, with a Bootleg Theater gig following Wednesday.

The singer taps her inexhaustible rage onstage. Offstage, she's reflective as the band's debut album 'Sin Sin Sin' lands Tuesday, with a Bootleg Theater gig following Wednesday.


YouTube adds 3,000 titles to its movie rental service

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YouTube gets Sony Pictures Entertainment, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, Lionsgate and other studios to offer their movies on its website the same day they are available on other on-demand services.

Google Inc.'s YouTube dramatically expanded its movie rental service with the addition of 3,000 titles from major Hollywood studios, positioning the dominant online video service to capitalize on the growing number of Internet-connected televisions and portable devices.


Christopher Dodd brings Hollywood glitz back to Washington

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The new head of the Motion Picture Assn. of America is borrowing the late movie industry lobbyist Jack Valenti's tactics in using star power to help restore Hollywood's lost prestige in Washington.

The new head of the Motion Picture Assn. of America is borrowing the late movie industry lobbyist Jack Valenti's tactics in using star power to help restore Hollywood's lost prestige in Washington.


Live Nation, Groupon to launch discount ticket site

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GrouponLive, expected to launch in June, is aimed at easing both the perennial problem of filling empty seats at concerts and sporting events.

Hoping to boost concert attendance in a hobbled economy, Ticketmaster parent Live Nation Entertainment Inc., is joining with the popular online deals site Groupon to launch a discount ticket site for live events.


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