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Michael Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty
(AP)
AP - Michael Jackson's doctor pleaded not guilty Monday to involuntary manslaughter in the death of the pop star at a brief hearing that had all the trappings of another sensational celebrity courtroom drama.
Attorney: Brooke Sheen wants case dismissed
(AP)
AP - Charlie Sheen and his wife were reunited Monday after a judge modified a restraining order and allowed them them to work out their differences following a Christmas Day domestic violence dispute in which the actor allegedly pinned his spouse on a bed with a knife to her throat.
Actor Gary Coleman pleads guilty in Utah court
(AP)
AP - Former child television star Gary Coleman pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor criminal mischief charge related to a domestic violence incident last April.
`Dear John' delivers No. 1 debut with $30.5M
(AP)
AP - The romantic drama "Dear John" has knocked the sci-fi blockbuster "Avatar" off its No. 1 box-office perch.
Super Bowl is most watched TV show ever
(AP)
AP - The New Orleans Saints' victory over Indianapolis in the Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people, surpassing the 1983 finale of "M-A-S-H" to become the most-watched program in U.S. television history, the Nielsen Co. said Monday.
Lawyer: Pitt and Jolie sue over split claim
(AP)
AP - Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have begun legal action against a British tabloid that reported the celebrity couple was going to split, a lawyer acting on their behalf confirmed Monday.
Reincarnation the gimmick in lifeless crime drama
(Reuters)
Reuters - Reincarnation, once largely the province of Hindus and Shirley MacLaine, collides with the world of crime procedurals in "Past Life," which premieres on Tuesday at 9 p.m. EST/PST.
'Avatar' beats "Hurt Locker" in piracy stakes
(Reuters)
Reuters - "Avatar" might have tied "The Hurt Locker" for most Oscar nominations last week (with nine apiece), but the sci-fi epic is winning in at least one category: The film once again was the most-pirated movie on the Internet last week, thanks to a DVD screener that leaked onto file-sharing networks.
Ringo Starr honored with Walk of Fame star
(AP)
AP - A star for former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has been added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
D-Train to Deitch: Graffiti's rise to the mainstream
(The Newsroom)
The Newsroom - Although modern graffiti was born in Philadelphia in the late 1960s when Cornbread and Cool Earl began bombing their names on streets and subways, New York City will always be graffiti's home.
Lions Gate, Weinsteins eye Disney's Miramax: sources
(Reuters)
Reuters - Lions Gate Entertainment Corp and the Weinstein brothers are among the potential buyers of Walt Disney Co's Miramax film unit, sources familiar with the situation said on Monday.
Ed Harris surpasses the material in LaBute play
(Reuters)
Reuters - Playwright Neil LaBute loves to push audiences' buttons, never shying away from explosive themes, particularly in exploring male-female relationships. In the scribe's best works, such as the film "In the Company of Men" and the play "Fat Pig," this approach has paid off with profound yet disturbing insights into gender politics.
Ringo Starr honored with Walk of Fame star
(AP)
AP - A star for former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has been added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Parsons Launches New Fashion MFA with Support of Donna Karan
(Fashion Wi...
Fashion Wire Daily - Donna Karan may have dropped out of Parsons School of Design when she was a sophomore - Anne Klein herself offered the fledgling designer a job that she couldn't refuse - but that doesn't mean she doesn't put a high premium on fashion education.
Nook E-Reader Heads to Barnes & Noble Stores
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Barnes & Noble said Monday that its popular nook e-book reader is back in stock online and will be rolling out in the majority of the bookseller's U.S. stores this week. Customers also will be able to enjoy exclusive Valentine's Day-themed online content this month, the company said.
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