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News: Comic Andy Dick pleads not guilty to sex abuse charges Statue for Chuck Berry erected in St. Louis Kelsey Grammer ditches comedy for dark drama "Boss" Vanity Fair releasing e-book on News Corp's Rupert Murdoch Rap star Soulja Boy not buying jet: spokesman Oscar statue from 1940s fetches $89,625 in Dallas auction Marvel wins lawsuit, Joe Pesci sues 'Gotti' producers Marvel wins lawsuit, Joe Pesci sues 'Gotti' producers No aliens, no superheroes, just "Life in a Day" Scientology book author reveals church's inner workings Rosie O'Donnell puts laughter at center of new show "Deadwood" actress Molly Parker joins NBC's "The Firm" Buzz building for "Cowboys & Aliens" gets a bit desperate "Humble" foam pie protester admits Murdoch assault Jerry Lewis tight-lipped on telethon role Hugh Hefner and runaway bride patch things up "Hustler" wants Casey Anthony to pose naked for magazine Robin Williams, Brendan Fraser join Discovery's 'Curiosity' Pampered pooches may pop Valium to cope with N.Y. rock festival 'ThunderCats' reboot brings back the memorable Snarf Jill Scott still in shock over No. 1 "Light of the Sun" Lucasfilm's "Red Tails" in theaters next January UK lawmakers likely to recall James Murdoch on hacking "Big Brother" leads CBS to night's top ratings Bush explains slow reaction to September 11 attacks Teams split over F1's UK pay TV move Teams split over F1's UK pay TV move Rob Cohen to direct most expensive Korean film ever Lucas Till joins Kidman in "Stoker" cast Hulu accused of infringing program guide patent Olbermann, Patrick "cast" ESPN movie Summit acquires rights to "Storming Las Vegas" Cusack, Cage team up for dark drama "Frozen Ground" Hollywood expansion taps new global markets for more profits Alan Ball will return for "True Blood" fifth season AMC apologizes over "The Killing" cliffhanger ending "Entourage" creator says movie of hit show will happen Lady Gaga collaborates on photo book "Game of Thrones" may not cover whole book series: HBO Marvel artist Kirby's heirs lose copyright claim Comic Andy Dick pleads not guilty to sex abuse charges Fri,29 Jul 2011 05:41 PM PDT Reuters - CHARLESTON, West Virginia (Reuters) - Comedian Andy Dick pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges he sexually abused a security guard and another man at a West Virginia bar by grabbing their crotches. Full Story Top Statue for Chuck Berry erected in St. Louis Fri,29 Jul 2011 05:34 PM PDT Reuters - ST. LOUIS (Reuters) - Rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry, spry and smiling at 84 years-old, gave a wave of approval dedicating an eight-foot bronze statue of himself on Friday before a cheering crowd of about 500 people. Full Story Top Kelsey Grammer ditches comedy for dark drama "Boss" Fri,29 Jul 2011 05:10 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Frasier" star Kelsey Grammer makes an abrupt change of direction in his upcoming new TV series, playing a ruthless, power-hungry mayor in a drama series that he calls "the greatest time of my life creatively." Full Story Top Vanity Fair releasing e-book on News Corp's Rupert Murdoch Fri,29 Jul 2011 05:09 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) Readers can now learn everything they have ever wanted to know about their favorite media mogul for a mere $4. Full Story Top Rap star Soulja Boy not buying jet: spokesman Fri,29 Jul 2011 04:42 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Rap star Soulja Boy is not buying a private plane, despite a report that he was shelling out $55 million for a tricked-out G5 jet, his spokesman said on Friday. Full Story Top Oscar statue from 1940s fetches $89,625 in Dallas auction Fri,29 Jul 2011 04:39 PM PDT Reuters - DALLAS (Reuters) - If you can't win an Oscar, why not buy one? Full Story Top Marvel wins lawsuit, Joe Pesci sues 'Gotti' producers Fri,29 Jul 2011 04:04 PM PDT Reuters - Full Story Top Marvel wins lawsuit, Joe Pesci sues 'Gotti' producers Fri,29 Jul 2011 04:03 PM PDT Reuters - Full Story Top No aliens, no superheroes, just "Life in a Day" Fri,29 Jul 2011 03:35 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It isn't among the most-hyped movies in theaters and won't win the battle of the weekend box office, but "Life in a Day" may just be the most unusual film playing in theaters this weekend. Full Story Top Scientology book author reveals church's inner workings Fri,29 Jul 2011 03:03 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Scientology operates more as a business than as a church, relying on techniques perfected by car salesmen to attract new members and celebrities to its rolls. Full Story Top Rosie O'Donnell puts laughter at center of new show Fri,29 Jul 2011 02:58 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters Life!) - Rosie O'Donnell said Thursday her upcoming daily talk show on Oprah Winfrey's OWN channel would blend celebrity chat, game shows, news topics and a big dose of her own brand of humor. Full Story Top "Deadwood" actress Molly Parker joins NBC's "The Firm" Fri,29 Jul 2011 02:46 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Molly Parker, who played Alma Garret on the popular but short-lived HBO Western "Deadwood," has joined the cast of NBC's adaptation of John Grisham's "The Firm," NBC said Friday. Full Story Top Buzz building for "Cowboys & Aliens" gets a bit desperate Fri,29 Jul 2011 02:14 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Make no mistake: Director Jon Favreau wants you to see his pricey sci-fi western, "Cowboys & Aliens." Full Story Top "Humble" foam pie protester admits Murdoch assault Fri,29 Jul 2011 02:01 PM PDT Reuters - LONDON (Reuters) - A British protester who threw a plate of foam at Rupert Murdoch during a parliamentary hearing into the phone-hacking scandal pleaded guilty in court to assault Friday and quipped: "this has been the most humble day of my life." Full Story Top Jerry Lewis tight-lipped on telethon role Fri,29 Jul 2011 01:51 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters Life!) - Veteran entertainer Jerry Lewis on Thursday brushed aside questions about media reports that he was retiring as host of the annual U.S. telethon for muscular dystrophy, suggesting they were false. Full Story Top Hugh Hefner and runaway bride patch things up Fri,29 Jul 2011 01:35 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hugh Hefner and Playmate Crystal Harris, his former fiance, have patched things up in no time flat. Full Story Top "Hustler" wants Casey Anthony to pose naked for magazine Fri,29 Jul 2011 01:24 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Casey Anthony might be one of the most hated women in America, but "Hustler" magazine wants to give her a half-million dollars. Full Story Top Robin Williams, Brendan Fraser join Discovery's 'Curiosity' Fri,29 Jul 2011 12:42 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Robin Williams, Samuel L. Jackson and Brendan Fraser have signed on as hosts for Discovery Channel's upcoming series "Curiosity," the cable outlet announced at the Television Critics Assn. press tour on Friday. Full Story Top Pampered pooches may pop Valium to cope with N.Y. rock festival Fri,29 Jul 2011 12:19 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - When rock and roll fans flock to an outdoor music festival in upscale East Hampton next month, the pampered pooches and kitties at a neighboring animal shelter may be popping Valium to cope. Full Story Top 'ThunderCats' reboot brings back the memorable Snarf Fri,29 Jul 2011 12:18 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - On Friday night, Cartoon Network fires up "ThunderCats," its satisfying update of the 1985-'90 animated classic about feline humanoids fighting to survive on a desolate planet against incredible odds -- and against an aggressively hammy performance by the evil sorcerer Mumm-Ra. Full Story Top Jill Scott still in shock over No. 1 "Light of the Sun" Fri,29 Jul 2011 12:10 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - Six weeks have passed since R&B singer Jill Scott hit No. 1 on album charts with "The Light of the Sun," and she still finds herself in shock. Full Story Top Lucasfilm's "Red Tails" in theaters next January Fri,29 Jul 2011 10:47 AM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Lucasfilm's "Red Tails" have their mission data. Full Story Top UK lawmakers likely to recall James Murdoch on hacking Fri,29 Jul 2011 10:40 AM PDT Reuters - LONDON (Reuters) - British lawmakers said on Friday it was likely they would recall News Corp's James Murdoch to clarify evidence on phone hacking he gave to a parliamentary committee following claims his testimony was "mistaken." Full Story Top "Big Brother" leads CBS to night's top ratings Fri,29 Jul 2011 10:20 AM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - CBS grabbed the ratings crown on Thursday thanks to the solid performance of "Big Brother," according to preliminary numbers. Full Story Top Bush explains slow reaction to September 11 attacks Fri,29 Jul 2011 10:11 AM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Former President George W. Bush says his apparent lack of reaction to the first news of the September 11 2001 attacks was a conscious decision to project an aura of calm in a crisis. Full Story Top Teams split over F1's UK pay TV move Fri,29 Jul 2011 09:55 AM PDT Reuters - BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Formula One teams ranged from being very happy to very cautious over news that only pay TV will show all the races live in the United Kingdom from next year. Full Story Top Teams split over F1's UK pay TV move Fri,29 Jul 2011 09:54 AM PDT Reuters - BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Formula One teams ranged from being very happy to very cautious over news that only pay TV will show all the races live in the United Kingdom from next year. Full Story Top Rob Cohen to direct most expensive Korean film ever Fri,29 Jul 2011 09:38 AM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - Rob Cohen is set to direct the most expensive film in the history of the Korean film industry. Full Story Top Lucas Till joins Kidman in "Stoker" cast Fri,29 Jul 2011 09:32 AM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Lucas Till, the young actor who played Havok in "X-Men: First Class," has joined the cast of "Stoker," a Fox Searchlight thriller. Full Story Top Hulu accused of infringing program guide patent Fri,29 Jul 2011 09:28 AM PDT Reuters - WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) - Rovi Corp sued Hulu, accusing the online video site of infringing patents that cover electronic program guides. Full Story Top Olbermann, Patrick "cast" ESPN movie Fri,29 Jul 2011 09:17 AM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - After the news earlier this week that Fox bought the rights to "ESPN: These Guys Have All the Fun," an oral history of the sports network, Keith Olbermann had former co-anchor Dan Patrick on "Countdown" to cast the prospective film. Full Story Top Summit acquires rights to "Storming Las Vegas" Fri,29 Jul 2011 09:11 AM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Summit has acquired rights to a book as interesting as its title is long: "Storming Las Vegas: How a Cuban-Born, Soviet-Trained Commando Took Down the Strip to the Tune of Five World-Class Hotels, Three Armored Cars, and Millions of Dollars," TheWrap has confirmed. Full Story Top Cusack, Cage team up for dark drama "Frozen Ground" Fri,29 Jul 2011 09:09 AM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - John Cusack, who played a killer in 1997's "Grosse Pointe Blank," is getting back to his murderous ways. Full Story Top Hollywood expansion taps new global markets for more profits Fri,29 Jul 2011 09:06 AM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Hollywood is on global expansion overdrive, with the international box office racking up a larger percentage of overall film revenues than ever before. Full Story Top Alan Ball will return for "True Blood" fifth season Fri,29 Jul 2011 09:04 AM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (TheWrap.com) - "True Blood" creator Alan Ball told the Television Critics Association that he had signed a deal to return for another season of the wildly popular HBO drama and that he has already begun hashing out stories. Full Story Top AMC apologizes over "The Killing" cliffhanger ending Fri,29 Jul 2011 06:25 AM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Cable television network AMC on Thursday assured frustrated viewers of drama series "The Killing" that the central murder case would be wrapped up in the second season of the show. Full Story Top "Entourage" creator says movie of hit show will happen Thu,28 Jul 2011 07:16 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - It seems only fitting that Vince Chase and his buddies may soon be seen on movie theater screens after ending their successful run on television, Full Story Top Lady Gaga collaborates on photo book Thu,28 Jul 2011 06:18 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A photo book showing pop star Lady Gaga's life on the road and in the recording studio will be released this year, the book's publisher said on Thursday. Full Story Top "Game of Thrones" may not cover whole book series: HBO Thu,28 Jul 2011 05:35 PM PDT Reuters - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - HBO executives said on Thursday they were delighted and surprised at the success of new fantasy show "Game of Thrones" but they gave no guarantees that the TV series would cover all the books in the series. Full Story Top Marvel artist Kirby's heirs lose copyright claim Thu,28 Jul 2011 05:07 PM PDT Reuters - NEW YORK (Reuters) - A federal judge ruled on Thursday that influential comic book artist Jack Kirby's creations such as the Fantastic Four and the Hulk belong to Marvel Entertainment, and not his heirs. Full Story Top

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