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[$] 'Black Swan' opens the Venice Film Festival

September 2, 2010

'Black Swan' opens the Venice Film Festival Associated Press VENICE, Italy -- Darren Aronofsky sees his newest film "Black Swan" as the companion piece to "The Wrestler." "Black Swan" made its world premiere as the opening film at the Venice Film... Read Story.

[$] Hilton banned from resorts after arrest

September 2, 2010

Hilton banned from resorts after arrest Associated Press LAS VEGAS -- Paris Hilton was banned Wednesday from two Wynn resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, and her boyfriend was dismissed as a nightclub partner following their arrests in a vehicle that police... Read Story.

[$] Patrick Wayne gets Jimmy Stewart honor

September 2, 2010

Patrick Wayne gets Jimmy Stewart honor INDIANA, Pa. -- Actor Patrick Wayne is being honored later this year by a western Pennsylvania museum dedicated to actor Jimmy Stewart. At an Oct. 23 ceremony Wayne will receive one of the museum's Harvey Awards for... Read Story.

[$] 'The American' a quiet, haunting, taut thriller

September 2, 2010

'The American' a quiet, haunting, taut thriller By JAKE COYLE | Associated Press Hidden from critics until just before its release, the dirty secret about "The American" turns out to be that it's an "art film." Heavens, no! Director Anton Corbijn has... Read Story.

[$] Conan O'Brien's new show, it's just 'Conan'

September 2, 2010

Conan O'Brien's new show, it's just 'Conan' NEW YORK -- There's Madonna, Oprah and now ... "Conan." Conan O'Brien took the simple approach Wednesday in announcing the name of his new talk show on TBS. "Conan" will kick off Nov. 8. He posted a YouTube... Read Story.

[$] Cho finds comedy in serious topics on album

September 2, 2010

Cho finds comedy in serious topics on album NEW YORK -- Margaret Cho combines comedy with music on her new album to address some somber topics: rejection, interventions and even murder. "Cho Dependent," which the comedian describes as "jokes written in... Read Story.

[$] Douglas treating tumor as 'curable disease'

September 2, 2010

Douglas treating tumor as 'curable disease' Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- Michael Douglas is vowing to beat cancer. The 65-year-old "Wall Street" star said in an interview with People magazine that he expects to make a full recovery after a... Read Story.

[$] Five favorite 'American' films

September 2, 2010

Five favorite 'American' films By CHRISTY LEMIRE | Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- George Clooney, all hunky, mysterious and frequently shirtless, plays an assassin in "The American." That's sort of a ho-hum name for a thriller starring one of... Read Story.

[$] By DAVID GERMAIN | Associated Press LOS ANGELES

September 2, 2010

By DAVID GERMAIN | Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- Hollywood aims to help you escape from all that lousy economic news in the real world this fall, with a lineup heavy on fun and fantasy. But Oliver Stone and Michael Douglas won't let audiences... Read Story.

[$] First 'Potter' finale, leads holiday films

September 2, 2010

First 'Potter' finale, leads holiday films By DAVID GERMAIN | Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- Of all the old acquaintances coming to movie screens for the holidays -- Rooster Cogburn, Gulliver, Yogi Bear, the Focker family, the Narnia crew -- one kid with... Read Story.

[$] Disturbed tackles mature themes

September 2, 2010

Disturbed tackles mature themes By SUMMER MOORE | Associated Press Disturbed, "Asylum" (Reprise Records) Disturbed is back with their fifth studio album, "Asylum," and the band shows it is a metal band with a conscience. The first single off Asylum is... Read Story.

[$] Car strikes gate at Stephen King home

September 2, 2010

Car strikes gate at Stephen King home BANGOR, Maine -- Authorities say a car rammed into the security gate outside Stephen King's home in Maine. Police tell the Bangor Daily News that 25-year-old Renee Harris of Alton was driving the car Sunday. She has... Read Story.

[$] 10 new shows worth sampling this season

September 2, 2010

10 new shows worth sampling this season Associated Press NEW YORK -- So many shows! So little time! You already have to keep up with your slate of favorite returning shows. Now the networks expect you to carve out more hours to sample their 22 newcomers.... Read Story.

[$] A hopeful look at fall prime-time TV

September 2, 2010

A hopeful look at fall prime-time TV By FRAZIER MOORE | Associated Press NEW YORK -- Let's all marvel at the bumper crop of new shows about cops and courtrooms! Let's welcome back favorite stars from the past like Tom Selleck, Jimmy Smits and Dana... Read Story.

[$] That old 'Ghost Train' calls out to Marty Stuart

September 2, 2010

That old 'Ghost Train' calls out to Marty Stuart By CHRIS TALBOTT | Associated Press HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. -- There were two sounds that defined young Marty Stuart's life growing up in Philadelphia, Miss. There was the eclectic music programming on WHOC... Read Story.

[$] The Stig's ID is secret no more

September 2, 2010

The Stig's ID is secret no more Associated Press LONDON -- The opaque visor of one of Britain's most famous helmets has been lifted. The identity of The Stig, the always-anonymous test driver on the popular television show "Top Gear," has long been a... Read Story.

[$] Celtic concert in Kent aids cancer research

September 2, 2010

Celtic concert in Kent aids cancer research O'Dell and the O'Zone will headline Bras Across the Crooked River-Kent Irish Festival, sponsored by the Celtic Club of Ohio, and is one of 13 acts that will perform at the Home Savings Plaza in downtown Kent... Read Story.

[$] Lambert tops CMA Awards with 9 nods

September 2, 2010

Lambert tops CMA Awards with 9 nods By Chris Talbott | Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Miranda Lambert made history Wednesday morning when she was nominated for nine CMA Awards, the most for a female country music artist. She'll be celebrating with... Read Story.

[$] Highlights of Hollywood's fall, holiday film schedule

September 2, 2010

Highlights of Hollywood's fall, holiday film schedule Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- Highlights of the fall film slate (release dates are subject to change, and some films will play in limited release): September ALPHA AND OMEGA: Two wolves take a... Read Story.

[$] House of Blues Studio D moving

September 2, 2010

House of Blues Studio D moving Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Memphis' House of Blues Studio D, where artists including Isaac Hayes and Three 6 Mafia have recorded, is moving to Nashville. The Studio D building was called Sounds of Memphis when it... Read Story.

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