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Listeners Pick The Year's Best Music (So Far)

NPR listeners cast thousands of votes for the year's best music (so far) and kept the race tight. In the end, Animal Collective edged out every other artist in both the Best Album category, and for Best Song. Artists like Grizzly Bear, The Decemberists and Neko Case weren't far behind. One thing was clear: 2009 has been one of the strongest years for new music in recent memory.

Emily Blunt's `Young Victoria' to end Toronto fest

Next month's Toronto International Film Festival is ending on a regal note.

Tiger Woods Redemption Tour 2010. First Stop? The Masters

Filed under: Gut Reactions, TV News, Troublemakers, Celebrity Scandal

George Bush's old spin-master, former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer, has a new client for his media consultancy firm -- some little known fella named Tiger Woods. And Tiger's mission, should he choose to accept it, is sticking to Ari's ... Read more

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Star Jones 'Recovering Well' After Cardiac Surgery

Filed under: Celebrity Weight, Health Issues, TV News, Celebrity Twitter

Former 'View' panelist Star Jones had heart surgery Wednesday related to rarely-performed surgery she had three decades ago after developing a thoracic tumor, a rep confirmed in a statement to PEOPLE. "On Wednesday, March 17th, a pre-planned ... Read more

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Stars Contend For London's Olivier Awards

Stars including Jude Law, Keira Knightley and Rachel Weisz are competing for London's Laurence Olivier theater awards. The prizes, to be awarded Sunday evening, are the equivalent of Broadway's Tonys and reward achievement in theater, opera and dance. Law is nominated for best actor for "Hamlet," and Weisz is up for best actress for "A Streetcar Named Desire."

Jesse James Alleged Mistress -- Stripping Video

Filed under: Sandra Bullock, Jesse James

Is this what Jesse James saw before he allegedly decided to cheat on his Oscar-winning wife, Sandra Bullock? TMZ obtained this video of Michelle McGee, the alleged other woman, was shot at Pure Platinum in San Diego about a week ago.TMZ technical ...

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Exiled Iranian pop star takes strong stand

Justin Bieber Says He Might Date a Fan

The pop star says that when it comes to finding the right girl, "I'm not going to limit myself"

Cannes-winning director goes for emotion in 'Lola'

Philippine director Brillante Mendoza says he hopes his new movie about two grandmothers will resonate with a broader audience than his dark Cannes-winning crime thriller "Kinatay."

Cannes-winning director goes for emotion in 'Lola'

Philippine director Brillante Mendoza says he hopes his new movie about two grandmothers will resonate with a broader audience than his dark Cannes-winning crime thriller "Kinatay."

Tang premieres new film after reported China ban

Chinese actress Tang Wei returned to the red carpet on Sunday, promoting her first movie since the 2007 Ang Lee spy thriller "Lust, Caution," a politically sensitive production that reportedly prompted officials to ban her in her home country.

Tang premieres new film after reported China ban

Tang premieres new film after reported China ban (AP)

AP - Chinese actress Tang Wei returned to the red carpet on Sunday, promoting her first movie since the 2007 Ang Lee spy thriller "Lust, Caution," a politically sensitive production that reportedly prompted officials to ban her in her home country.

Icahn launches hostile bid for all of Lions Gate

Activist shareholder Carl Icahn raised the stakes in his yearlong dispute with Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. on Friday, launching an all-out bid to take over the movie studio following disagreements over its spending.

Ang Lee protege Tang returns to red carpet (AP)

Stars compete for British theater's Olivier Awards

Stars including Jude Law, Keira Knightley and Rachel Weisz are competing for London's Laurence Olivier theater awards.

Stars compete for British theater's Olivier Awards

Stars including Jude Law, Keira Knightley and Rachel Weisz are competing for London's Laurence Olivier theater awards.

Stars compete for British theater's Olivier Awards (AP)

AP - Stars including Jude Law, Keira Knightley and Rachel Weisz are competing for London's Laurence Olivier theater awards.

Review | Oleta Adams at the Gem Theater

Oleta Adams took the stage of Gem Theater on Saturday night with a smile and an apology. “I'm sorry I'm dressed this way,” she said, wearing a stunning, strapless, turquoise dress. “I thought it was supposed to be spring.”

Review | Jimmy Webb at Knuckleheads

Composer Jimmy Webb has as many sparkling stories to tell as he has classic songs to play, and he gave both equal time Saturday night at Knuckleheads Saloon.

HOW EMBARRASSING! 'Bounty Hunter' Stars Jen & Gerry Lose To 'Wimpy Kid'; 3D 'Alice' Still #1; 'Repo Men' Distant #4

SUNDAY AM: I'm still traveling through tonight. Here are Friday and Saturday and weekend North American grosses. I'll refine the figures later: 1. Alice In Wonderland (Disney) Week 3 [3,739 Theaters] Friday $9.8M, Saturday $13.4M, Weekend $33M, Cume $263.5M Major moolah and #1 for its 3rd week in a row. Again, these 3D pics with higher ticket prices continue to dominate the box office. 2. Diary Of A Wimpy Kid (Fox) NEW [3,077 Theaters] Friday $7.4M, Saturday $8.9M, Weekend $22M As predicted, Wimpy passed much-hyped The Bounty Hunter on Saturday and place 2nd for the weekend. Who da thunk it? Fox already has a film sequel in development based on this [...]

Stars compete for British theater's Olivier Awards

Stars including Jude Law, Keira Knightley and Rachel Weisz are competing for London's Laurence Olivier theater awards.

Tang premieres new film after reported China ban

Cannes-winning director goes for emotion in 'Lola'

Philippine director Brillante Mendoza says he hopes his new movie about two grandmothers will resonate with a broader audience than his dark Cannes-winning crime thriller "Kinatay."

Andy Garcia toasts 'City Island' in LA

Andy Garcia enjoyed a vodka martini and chicken with parmesan risotto in Los Angeles the night before his new movie, "City Island," written and directed...