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2009 Grammy themes

The Winehouse effect, the perfect album and M.I.A.
Can that sly slumdog get the Oscar over the Joker?

"Slumdog"'s NBR victory means Heath Ledger is no longer a slam dunk to win the Oscar for best supporting actor.
Brad Pitt, Steve Bing steadfast in New Orleans support

The actor and the producer-financier have spend their time (the past year) and money ($5 million each) to aid still-struggling victims of Katrina.
Scene Stealer: 'Transporter 3' puts an S8 5.2 Audi in overdrive

How Jason Statham drove between two big rigs.
Jazmine Sullivan's big night: 5 Grammy noms

When Jazmine Sullivan got her invitation to the Grammy Awards nominations telecast, she was hoping she wouldn't leave without...

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Death certificate: Travolta son killed by seizure (AP)

AP - An official with a Bahamian funeral home says Jett Travolta's death certificate says he was killed by a "seizure." Glen Campbell is assistant director of the funeral home handling the remains of...
Patricia Arquette files for divorce (AP)

AP - Patricia Arquette has filed for divorce from her actor-husband.
Spoiler Chat: Guess Who May Have a Secret Son? (E! Online)

E! Online - Oh, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, you sneaky devil. You always keep us guessing—even from beyond the grave!
Patricia Arquette Cuts Her Husband Loose (E! Online)

E! Online - On the job, Patricia Arquette sees dead people. In real life, she sees divorce lawyers.
Party's Over for Jennifer Love Hewitt and FiancÃ© (E! Online)

E! Online - Ghost Whisperer Jennifer Love Hewitt's engagement to Ross McCall has fizzled into silence.

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Willis A Confident Miss Golden Globe
Paltrow Detoxes To Lose Holiday Weight
Gyllenhaal/Witherspoon's Big Screen Kiss
Love Hewitt Calls Off Engagement
Travolta Co-stars Send Out Heartfelt Messages After Family Tragedy

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What's next for Palm Springs honorees

Film Festivals: A look at the projects on their plates in 2009 -- New Year's resolutions: What P.S. honorees have on their plates for 2009.
Sonny Bono's legacy shines bright

Film Festivals: Palm Springs Film Fest celebrates 20 years -- At the first few installments of the Palm Springs Film Fest, the coveted invite was to the Founders Party poolside at Sonny Bono's house,...
Broadway 2008 on par with 2007

Legit News: Audiences reached 75% of capacity last year -- Broadway grossed $940,871,190 during the 2008 calendar year -- about on par with last year's $938 million, although that tally was hobbled by...
Oscar contenders sound a mournful note

Contenders: Screenplay: Films abandon frivolity to obsess over mortality -- It's as if much of Hollywood were echoing Alvy Singer, offering blithe girlfriend Annie Hall copies of "The Denial of Death"...
Oscar contenders move past racial labels

Diversity in Hollywood: Mixed couples no longer a hot topic for Academy -- As America prepares to inaugurate its first biracial president, some of this year's Oscar contenders are reflecting America's...

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Producers Guild nominations announced - Entertainment Weekly

New York TimesProducers Guild nominations announcedEntertainment Weekly - 2 hours agoThe Producers Guild listed The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Dark Knight, Frost/Nixon, Milk, and Slumdo...
Autopsy performed in Bahamas on Travolta's son - Washington Post

WELT ONLINEAutopsy performed in Bahamas on Travolta's sonWashington Post - 2 hours agoBy John Marquis NASSAU (Reuters) - Two pathologists appointed by Bahamian authorities performed an autops...
Rebecca Romijn Gives Birth to Twin Girls - FOXNews

The AgeRebecca Romijn Gives Birth to Twin GirlsFOXNews - 9 hours agoAP “Ugly Betty” star Rebecca Romijn gave birth to twin girls, Howard Stern announced on his radio show Monday morning. The...
Source: Lindsay Lohan & Samantha Ronson Call It Quits - Access Hollywood

Stuff.co.nzSource: Lindsay Lohan & Samantha Ronson Call It QuitsAccess Hollywood - 38 minutes agoIt wasn’ta happy New Year for Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson who engaged in a series of p...
Early digital TV converter box buyers get more channels now - USA Today

ABC NewsEarly digital TV converter box buyers get more channels nowUSA Today - Jan 4, 2009By Leslie Cauley, USA TODAY As consumers start hooking up converter boxes in anticipation of the nation&#...

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Autopsy completed on Travolta's son

Doctors in the Bahamas conducted an autopsy Monday on John Travolta's 16-year-old son, but authorities did not immediately disclose ...
Postcard from the road: Jonas Brothers hit Nashville

The Jonas Brothers had lots of covers, and lots of time for friends, at their sold-out, off-tour concert Sunday night in Nashville. ...
'Monsters vs. Aliens' gets 3-D Super Bowl promo

Talk about a monster of a promotion. Some 150 million 3-D glasses will be given away for Super Bowl viewers to watch a 90-second ...
Meg Cabot bids farewell to 'Princess Diaries' series

Meg Cabot tools around Key West on bicycles whose colors pink, purple and turquoise match the covers of her popular Princess ...
A closer look at Close's ruthless character on 'Damages'

By now, Glenn Close has perfected the icy, tight-lipped smile that lets you know exactly where her characters stand. It's in ...

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Daunting figure was 'hopeless' at small talk

Though Sir David Frost doesn't see his 1977 interviews with former President Richard Nixon as "an intellectual 'Rocky' " -- in the words of "Frost/Nixon" playwright and screenwriter Peter Morgan -- he...
'Batman,' 'M*A*S*H' actor dies

Longtime character actor Pat Hingle, a veteran of early television dramas, Westerns and four "Batman" films, has died at age 84, his family announced Sunday.
Gallery: Stars go to the games
'Marley' on top for second straight week

If the box office this weekend is any indication of what 2009 will be like, maybe there is a reason for some optimism.
Travolta's son set for autopsy

Doctors will attempt to determine Monday why actor John Travolta's teenage son died. Jett Travolta, 16, died Friday.

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Certificate says seizure killed Jett Travolta

An official with a Bahamian funeral home says Jett Travolta’s death certificate says he was killed by a “seizure.”...
5Top: Favorite TV characters that no one ever played

Niles Crane never stopped talking about his mysterious wife Maris, and the "Friends" were obsessed with the Ugly Naked Guy. But no actor ever actually portrayed these characters.
‘American Idol’ turns viewers into loons

Sure, many TV shows have fans, but "American Idol" has addicts. The reality competition inspires fan wars, stupid signs, and endless hours of texting.
Lohan, Ronson may have split after public spats

It wasn’t a happy New Year for Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson. The celebrity couple engaged in a series of public spats and may have broken up, a source close to Lohan told Access Hollywood.
Oprah blames weight gain on abusing food

Oprah Winfrey said, according to a transcript posted on her official Web site, that when it came to her 40-pound weight gain, "It's about using food — abusing food. Too much work. Not enough play.�...

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Paul Benedict, who played Harry Bentley in 'The Jeffersons,' dies at 70

BOSTON (AP) — Paul Benedict, the actor who played the English neighbor Harry Bentley on the sitcom "The Jeffersons," has died. He was 70.
Lil Wayne gets a leading 8 Grammy nominations, including album of the year; Coldplay gets 7

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lil Wayne didn't get "A Milli" Grammy nominations, but his total haul was still pretty amazing — eight.
Jazmine Sullivan goes from little-known new artist to five-time Grammy nominee

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jazmine Sullivan's first song was a No. 1 hit on the R&B and hip-hop charts, and her raspy voice has drawn her comparisons to Lauryn Hill. Still, the singer-songwriter was str...
Jon Hamm to guest star as Tina Fey's love interest in multiple '30 Rock' episodes

LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Jon Hamm is temporarily trading the offices of Sterling Cooper for "30 Rock."...
Folk singer Odetta, who influenced legions of musicians, pushed for civil rights, dies at 77

NEW YORK (AP) _ Odetta's monumental voice rang out in August 1963 when she sang "I'm on My Way" at the historic March on Washington, where Martin Luther King gave his "I Have a Dream" speech.

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Cruise says church helped him overcome dyslexia

Actor Tom Cruise said Scientology teachings helped him overcome childhood dyslexia, a Spanish magazine reported.
Ann Coulter Goes After Michelle Obama: Right wing hater labels her a Jackie O imitator in new book.

*Conservative political commentator Ann Coulter has turned her right wing hot air toward the incoming First Lady, calling Michelle Obama a Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis wannabe in a book to be published...
EUR This N That | Dishin' Dirt on Sony's Top Ten Celebrity Resolutions.

I could not just sit back and NOT give my opinion of what each of my favorite celebrities should vow as their New Year's resolutions. Here is the dirt ... 10. Lil' Wayne ... AKA...Weezy, I have a lis...
Former comedian Franken to win US Senate seat

Mr Franken is a well-known satirist who wrote for and starred on TV comedy show Saturday Night Live.
Veteran actor Pat Hingle dies at 84 in NC home

Pat Hingle, a veteran actor whose career included a recurring role as Commissioner Gordon in several Batman movies in the 1990s, has died after battling blood cancer. He was 84.Family friend Michele S...

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2008's Sexiest Geeks, as Voted by Wired.com Readers

The ballot box is definitely overheated: See who came out on top in our annual reader poll of the brainy and the beautiful.
2009 Movie Guide: Where the Wild Films Are

Superheroes, Star Trek and animated aliens will square off against old-school brainiacs like Sherlock Holmes in the battle for next year's box office riches. Here's a peek at 2009's most "wired" movie...
Judge Denies RIAA Appeal of Kazaa File-Sharing Mistrial

A federal judge is denying the Recording Industry Association of America's request to appeal his decision granting a retrial in the RIAA's only file sharing case to go to trial.
Win a Free Copy of Dave Gibbons' Awesome 'Watching the Watchmen'

Enter a drawing to bag a copy of the beautiful book that chronicles the making of one of the most critically acclaimed comics of all time, Watchmen.
'Dark Knight' Faces Rough Road to Awards

Heath Ledger's wild Joker might land an Oscar for the deceased actor, but Christopher Nolan's gritty vision of Batman's crime war might fall victim to its own success, and Hollywood politics, in its b...

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Autopsy Begins for Jett Travolta

An autopsy has begun in the Bahamas for John Travolta and Kelly Preston's 16-year-old son, Jett. Two pathologists will attempt to determine what exactly caused the tragic Friday...
Spoiler Chat: Guess Who May Have a Secret Son?

Oh, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, you sneaky devil. You always keep us guessing—even from beyond the grave! Even though he is fully dead on Grey's Anatomy, Supernatural and Weeds, that...
Patricia Arquette Cuts Her Husband Loose

On the job, Patricia Arquette sees dead people. In real life, she sees divorce lawyers. The Medium star has filed for divorce from her husband of two and a half years, Punisher hero...
What's a Scientology Funeral Like?

Given the sad news about Jett Travolta, I got to wondering: What is a Scientology funeral like? —Deb, Skokie, Ill. There are funerary customs specific to Scientology, the...
Are Lindsay Lohan & Samantha Ronson Dunzo?

Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson reportedly welcomed in the New Year with a back alley fight show followed by a boxing match in their hotel hallway, so it only makes sense that a report (by way...

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Producers Guild Unveils Film Nominations

The Producers Guild of America has announced its film nominations for 2008: "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "The Dark Knight," "Frost/Nixon," "Milk," and "Slumdog Millionaire" are the contender...
Zack Snyder Daydreams About Directing The Dark Knight Returns

He freely acknowledges that it'll probably never happen, but in a recent interview, Zack Snyder confessed his dream to direct an adaptation of Frank Miller's "The Dark Knight Returns."...
Lesbian Vampire Killers Teased

There's a new teaser trailer out and about for the inventively-titled comedy romp that looks to join ranks with Shaun of the Dead. Mat Horne and James Corden star as the titular (no pun intended) kill...
Terminator Salvation Action Figure Pics Leaked

They're sort of spoiler-y, but Slashfilm has some shots of the "Terminator Salvation" action figures that Playmates is getting ready to roll out.
First Shots of Michael Myers' H2 Mask Posted

Eager to get a glimpse of what Michael Myers' face will look like in Rob Zombie's sequel to his "Halloween" reboot? Bloody Disgusting has what you're looking for.

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Officials: Jett Travolta Died from 'Seizure Disorder'

Officials at a Bahamian funeral home have revealed the cause of death of John Travolta and Kelly Preston's son, Jett. In a press conference in front of the Bahamian funeral home handling Jett's remain...
Officials Announce Plans for Handling Jett Travolta Remains

ET has the latest details on how the Travolta family plan to handle the remains of 16-year-old, Jett Travolta. At a press conference Monday, officials announced that the body of Jett Travolta will be...
Jett Travolta Cause of Death Revealed

The death certificate of Jett Travolta, the 16-year-old son of John Travolta and Kelly Preston, has revealed the cause of his death. According to Glen Campbell, assistant director of the Bahamian fune...
Family Preps for Jett Travolta Funeral

ET has the latest update following the Jett Travolta tragedy. The 16-year-old's remains have been moved as the family makes funeral arrangements. Just moments ago, he was taken from the morgue at Rand...
The Pooches from 'Marley & Me' on the ET Stage!

The pooches who played Marley in 'Marley & Me' are here at ET! Watch the video to see the playful pups who played young Marley, as well as the doggies who played older Marley, pal around on our st...

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Rap Music's Orson Welles

If you want rap music with a shelf life longer than milk, take a listen to Q-Tip's 'The Renaissance.'...
Bad Guys on TV

No one on TV can be merely good or evil anymore. That's why we're suffering from Antihero Overload.
Biggie Smalls Returns

'Notorious' revisits Biggie, and rap, in their primes.
Learning More From Hollywood Than From High School

Watching movies may be no substitute for high school. But even bad films have plenty to teach.
Elliott Carter, Still Composing at 100

Could you compose classical music when you're 100? Elliott Carter can.

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The Rest Of The Replacements

What’s lurking in the recent ‘Mats reissues?
The Hater: Smile! You're On The Reality Show Equivalent Of The Hindenburg

Oh, the humanity.
Feature: New, not improved: 14 disastrous revamps

The A.V. Club's weekly Inventory.
Interview: Ben Gibbard of Death Cab For Cutie

The Death Cab For Cutie frontman reflects on his early days.
Feature: The best videogames of 2008

Time for one last best-of before we focus on 2009.

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