David Carradine
Family and stars alike are sharing fond memories of David Carradine. The actor, 72, was found dead Thursday in his hotel room in Bangkok, where he was reportedly working on a movie.
"I was deeply saddened by the news of David Carradine's passing," director Martin Scorsese told the Associated Press. "We met when we made Boxcar Bertha together, almost 40 years ago. I have very fond memories of our time together..."
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Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie has dethroned Oprah Winfrey as the most powerful celebrity in the world on Forbes Magazine's annual list.
In the past 12 months, Jolie earned $27 million, with movies including Wanted, Kung Fu Panda and the upcoming thriller Salt. The magazine also considered the media attention she received after giving birth to twins last summer, her philanthropic work and her relationship with Brad Pitt (who ranks No. 9 on the list).
But don't break out the tissues for Winfrey just yet. Earning $275 million annually for the past two years, the mogul is still the top earner, with a TV show, monthly magazine, XM satellite Radio deal and TV network partnership among her professional pursuits.
Joining the leading ladies on Forbes' list are ...
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Sacha Baron Cohen
A woman has filed a lawsuit against Sacha Baron Cohen and NBC Universal over an incident involving the comedian's new film, Brüno.
Richelle Olson claims she was injured at a charity bingo tournament in a skirmish with Cohen and his film crew, the Associated Press reports. Her suit says that she needs a wheelchair and a cane for mobility, and seeks unspecified damages of more than $25,000.
Olson's lawsuit claims that...
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Zac Efron, Adrian Grenier
Vince, Ari and the Entourage crew will have another Hollywood ingénue to pal around with this summer: Zac Efron is joining the posse.
The High School Musical star is set to guest on the HBO series, according to E! A source says that Efron was filming scenes for the show at Beverly Hills Niketown Tuesday morning.
"He was filming a scene and..."
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Kris Allen, American Idol
Look out, Kris Allen!
It may have been just a couple of weeks since America crowned American Idol's Season 8 winner, but would-be Season 9 champs can start trying out this month.
The reality juggernaut kicks off next season's auditions Sunday, June 14 in...
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Susan Boyle
Susan Boyle is on the mend after being hospitalized Sunday night.
"She is recovering well," Max Clifford, a rep for Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell, told the Associated Press after speaking with Boyle's brothers.
"They are saying they weren't surprised by what happened, due to the speed of everything that happened, with her getting worldwide fame in seconds," he continued. "Provided she's given..."
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Tyson
What does Mike Tyson think about? Rising from a difficult childhood to global fame as the world's youngest heavyweight champion and finding notoriety outside the ring — including a 1992 rape conviction, drug abuse and the tragic loss of his 4-year-old daughter this week — the man once known as "Iron Mike" is difficult to decipher. In the documentary Tyson, director James Toback offers a striking portrayal of the icon in his own words, exploring everything from his early years with trainer Cus D'Amato, to his darker times during marital problems with Robin Givens, the ear-biting of Evander Holyfield and the three years in jail that changed him forever.
Using a split-screen style, audio looping and hands-off interview technique, Tyson is a visually compelling glimpse at an enigma. As the film goes wide in theaters, TVGuide.com spoke with Toback about his long friendship with Tyson, why he made the film at this juncture and what he thinks of the media's view of the boxing champ variably as a hero and a monster.
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Rihanna
Rihanna will attend a preliminary hearing in Chris Brown's assault case, her lawyer, Donald Etra, told TVGuide.com.
Etra said that the Los Angeles District Attorney will subpoena the pop singer for the June 22 court date, and he agreed on her behalf to comply. She will also testify, if required.
Rihanna's appearance would be her first in court since...
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