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• Fall TV: NBC has much to prove ahead of upcoming season
• Michael Keaton's dark memories of 'Batman' and shining love for 'Beetlejuice'
• 'American Idol' results: Who made the top 3?
• Report: Ashton Kutcher to replace Charlie Sheen on 'Men'
• 'Dark Knight Rises' creates tension between Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures
• Jim Lehrer is leaving 'PBS NewsHour' anchor chair
• Matthew Perry to take break to 'focus on sobriety'
• Relativity Media management shaken up again
• Senate leaders renew push to crack down on Internet piracy
• National Jukebox website logs 1 million page views, 250,000 streams in under 48 hours

Fall TV: NBC has much to prove ahead of upcoming season Posted: With networks showcasing fall lineups next week, the former powerhouse looks to be aiming to attract the young audience it was once known for. With networks showcasing fall lineups next week, the former powerhouse looks to be aiming to attract the young audience it was once known for.

Michael Keaton's dark memories of 'Batman' and shining love for 'Beetlejuice' Posted: 12 May 2011 07:14 PM PDT Keaton is reluctant to spend too much time in a dark theater watching himself, so this weekend's American Cinematheque retrospective, is somewhat unsettling.

'American Idol' results: Who made the top 3? Posted: 12 May 2011 08:29 PM PDT Nearly 72 million votes rolled in -- a record for a top-four vote. Nearly 72 million votes rolled in -- a record for a top-four vote.

Report: Ashton Kutcher to replace Charlie Sheen on 'Men' Posted: 12 May 2011 06:15 PM PDT The former star of "That '70s Show" may be close to signing on to star in the CBS sitcom. The network's fall lineup will be revealed Wednesday. The former star of "That '70s Show" may be close to signing on to star in the CBS sitcom. The network's fall lineup will be revealed Wednesday.

'Dark Knight Rises' creates tension between Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures Posted: One of Hollywood's highest-profile partnerships has become strained over Legendary's stake in the next Batman film. Legendary was an equal partner on 'The Dark Knight,' but Warner is said to be reluctant to again share half the profits. Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures are arguably Hollywood's highest-profile business partners, having shared in the spoils of such blockbusters as "300" and "The Hangover" and the pain of flops like "Jonah Hex" and "Sucker Punch" over the last six years.

Jim Lehrer is leaving 'PBS NewsHour' anchor chair Posted: He has been planning his exit since 2009. He will continue to appear on many Friday evenings to moderate a weekly news analysis segment. He has been planning his exit since 2009. He will continue to appear on many Friday evenings to moderate a weekly news analysis segment.

Matthew Perry to take break to 'focus on sobriety' Posted: 12 May 2011 04:46 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former "Friends" star Matthew Perry said on Thursday he is taking a break from show business to focus on his sobriety.

Relativity Media management shaken up again Posted: Michael Joe, who had been the top lieutenant to Chief Executive Ryan Kavanaugh, will oversee the studio for its primary investor, hedge fund Elliott Management. Relativity Media Chief Executive Ryan Kavanaugh's top lieutenant, Michael Joe, will now oversee the independent studio on behalf of its primary investor.

Senate leaders renew push to crack down on Internet piracy Posted: Senate Judiciary Committee leaders introduce a bill that aims to crack down on rogue websites dedicated to the sale of counterfeit products, including movies and television shows. The push to combat websites that sell stolen content has gained renewed bipartisan support on Capitol Hill.

National Jukebox website logs 1 million page views, 250,000 streams in under 48 hours Posted: 12 May 2011 03:49 PM PDT The project has opened up the library's archive with an initial posting of more than 10,000 pre-1925 recordings from the Victor record label, now under the Sony Music umbrella. The project has opened up the library's archive with an initial posting of more than 10,000 pre-1925 recordings from the Victor record label, now under the Sony Music umbrella.

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