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Lawyers appeal for reversal of Phil Spector's conviction in murder of actress Lana Clarkson
LOS ANGELES - Lawyers for legendary music producer Phil Spector have asked an appellate court to throw out his second-degree murder conviction on grounds of judicial error and prosecutorial misconduct...
NYC ex-model sues for $10M over use of bikini photo as bawdy prop in comedy Couples Retreat
NEW YORK - A former model says she's appalled that her nearly decade-old bikini photo became a randy prop in the film "Couple's Retreat." Irina Krupnik filed a $10 million defamation lawsuit Thursd...
NYC socialite Tinsley Mortimer hopes new reality TV show will reveal what shes really like
NEW YORK - Red carpet regular Tinsley Mortimer is jumping from the social circuit to the national spotlight with her own reality television show. Cameras follow Mortimer and a few of her friends on...
Girlicious band member Natalie Mejia charged with cocaine possession in California
GLENDALE, Calif. - A member of the pop group Girlicious has been charged in California with drug possession with the intent to sell after Glendale police allegedly found a dozen plastic bags of cocain...
Hilary Mantel's 'Wolf Hall' wins fiction prize from National Book Critics Circle in NYC
NEW YORK - Hilary Mantel's "Wolf Hall," winner last year of the Man Booker Prize in London, was honoured Thursday night on this side of the Atlantic Ocean. The novel, set in the age of King Henry V...
'Unchain My Heart,'featuring the music of Ray Charles, is set for B'way in November
NEW YORK - A musical celebrating Ray Charles is headed for Broadway this fall. "Unchain My Heart" will open Nov. 7 with preview performances beginning Oct. 8. Producer Stuart Benjamin said Thurs...
Former 'One Life to Live' star pleads guilty to resisting arrest in NY service-station scuffle
NEW YORK - A former "One Life to Live" star has admitted resisting arrest in a plea deal that resolves charges stemming from a fight at a New York City gas station. Nathaniel Marston pleaded guilty...
After an Internet campaign, 88-year-old Betty White to host 'SNL'
NEW YORK - The Internet has gotten its way: Betty White will host sketch comedy show "Saturday Night Live." NBC said Thursday that the 88-year-old actress will host the show May 8. "SNL" executive ...
Avril Lavigne, Drake, Nelly Furtado help cover K'naan single for Haiti relief
TORONTO - Canada's musical stars have aligned to help Haiti. Avril Lavigne, Drake and Nelly Furtado are among the 57 artists performing together on a remixed version of K'naan's anthem "Wavin' Flag...
Venezuela's Chavez thanks actor Penn for defending him against US media critics
CARACAS, Venezuela - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is grateful that actor Sean Penn has defended him against his critics within the U.S. media. In an appearance on HBO's "Real Time with Bill Mah...
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