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Jackson's dad suspects "foul play" in death

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:43:53 +0100

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's father said on Friday he suspected "foul play" in the death of his pop star son, as lawyers disclosed talks aimed at settling guardianship of the singer's two children with his ex-wife.

Ryan Reynolds cast as "Green Lantern"

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:22:47 +0100

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - After an intense months-long search, Warner Bros. has chosen Ryan Reynolds to play the title character in "Green Lantern," the studio's live-action movie based on the DC Comics hero.

Austrians say outrageous Bruno ist pretty funny

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:44:49 +0100

VIENNA (Reuters Life!) - A shocking gay fashion reporter who dreams of being "the biggest Austrian superstar since Hitler" raised giggles when he hit Austrian cinemas on Friday despite having rankled some who say his jokes go too far.

3 'Idol' alumni target holiday season for debuts

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:19:10 +0100

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The first post-"American Idol" albums from three recent contestants on the hit show are expected this fall, in time for the holiday season. Release dates are still to be announced.

Michael Moore promises lust, passion in new movie

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:41:07 +0100

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Firebrand filmmaker Michael Moore is putting a romantic twist on his latest documentary, calling it "Capitalism: A Love Story."

Music insiders press for return of "Pops"

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:22:11 +0100

LONDON (Billboard) - Three years after the BBC cancelled "Top of the Pops," it's still likely to be the most-watched music show on U.K. television this Christmas.

Lohan starts production company for TV and film

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:44:11 +0100

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Lindsay Lohan and her fashion-line partner are hoping to create unforgettable TV and movie content with a new production company.

China to build own Neverland as Michael Jackson tribute

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 07:44:27 +0100

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese developers are commemorating the late Michael Jackson by building a scaled-down replica of his Neverland Ranch on an island off Shanghai, a state-run newspaper said on Friday.

Bono says Ghana "rebranding" Africa

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:04:37 +0100

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - When Barack Obama arrives in Ghana Friday for his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa as president, it will be the new face of America meeting "the new face of Africa," says Irish rocker and anti-poverty activist Bono.

"Harry Potter" stars felt pressure to "ace" kiss

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:50:11 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters) - "Harry Potter" stars Emma Watson and Rupert Grint felt the pressure of millions of fans of the boy wizard series when they recently filmed a highly anticipated kiss between their characters Hermione and Ron.