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US, Australian filmmakers die in helicopter crash

SYDNEY - National Geographic says award-winning American cinematographer Mike deGruy and Australian television writer-producer Andrew Wight have died in a helicopter crash in eastern Australia.

Mass. boxer on '05 reality TV show dies

HAVERHILL, Mass. - A boxer who appeared on the 2005 reality TV show "The Contender" has died after being struck by a Massachusetts commuter train while he was walking along the tracks.

'Tebowing' Alec Baldwin hosts NFL Honours

INDIANAPOLIS - Trying to do his best "Tebowing," Alec Baldwin got a bit of help on stage.

Soul Train fans bop on Broadway in Cornelius fete

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Fans of "Soul Train" boogied down Broadway wearing afro wigs and bell bottoms on Saturday while others recounted their favourite episodes at a Harlem meeting hall in tribute to the TV show's late creator, Don Cornelius.

Judge allows 'Sister Wives' suit to proceed

SALT LAKE CITY - A federal judge has ruled there's sufficient evidence to allow a polygamous family made famous by a reality TV show to pursue a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Utah's bigamy law.

Celebs suit up for DirecTV Beach Bowl

INDIANAPOLIS - Deion Sanders said he wasn't worried. Joe Montana went in with his game face on and Jordin Sparks just hoped sand did not end up in her eyes.

Popular character actor Ben Gazzara dies in NY

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Ben Gazzara, whose powerful dramatic performances brought an intensity to a variety of roles and made him a memorable presence in such iconic productions over the decades as the original "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" on Broadway and the film "The Big Lebowski," has died at age 81.

'Twilight' star Kellan Lutz defends Gisele

INDIANAPOLIS - "Twlight" star Kellan Lutz sympathizes with Gisele Bundchen.

Work crew begins removal of Ryman Auditorium stage

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Workers have begun stripping away history at Ryman Auditorium.

Director, writer, producer Zalman King dead at 70

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Actor and filmmaker Zalman King, who became known for his erotic work after writing and producing his breakthrough film "9 1/2 Weeks," has died. He was 70.

Mother of slain actress settles suit with Spector

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - A lawyer says the mother of the actress Phil Spector was convicted of killing has settled her wrongful death suit against the legendary music producer.

Rest of TV world idolizing NFL's appeal to viewers

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The biggest of stars is off to a slow start this season.

Keith Urban makes return from vocal surgery

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Keith Urban is back.

Son of actor Ryan O'Neal gets 16 months in prison

SAN DIEGO - A San Diego judge has sentenced the son of actor Ryan O'Neal to 16 months in prison for his involvement in a drug-fueled, head-on car crash last year that left another driver injured.

Mel Gibson may be witness in discrimination trial

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Attorneys for a deputy who arrested Mel Gibson on suspicion of drunken driving want to call the Oscar-winner as a witness during an upcoming trial to determine if the officer suffered discrimination because of the case.

Comedian Mike Epps promotes hometown at Super Bowl

INDIANAPOLIS - Comedian Mike Epps has been singing the praises of his hometown for years. Now, he is glad his celebrity friends such as Snoop Dogg and rapper Wiz Khalifa are finally get to experience the city while in Indianapolis for the Super Bowl.

Watchdog rules Sun TV interview acceptable

TORONTO - A Canadian broadcast watchdog has ruled that an "aggressive" Sun News TV interview was acceptable after receiving a record number of complaints from viewers.

Children's author Joyce Barkhouse dies

TORONTO - Canadian children's author Joyce Barkhouse, whose novel "Pit Pony" was adapted for the small screen as a Gemini Award-winning film and a series, has died.

Bogart's son opens film festival at Smithsonian

WASHINGTON - That famous movie line, "Here's looking at you, kid," will have time to echo in the halls of the Smithsonian this weekend as the son of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall opens the first film festival at the National Mall's new movie theatre.

Pew study: Facebook users get more than they give

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The goody-two-shoes among us say it's better to give than to receive. That's not true for the average Facebook user, though.

Steven Tyler defends national anthem performance

NORTH GREENFIELD, Ind. - Steven Tyler says he meant to sing the national anthem like that.

Goodell says league expanding prime time games

INDIANAPOLIS - The NFL is increasing the number of Thursday night games so more of its teams can play in prime time.

Bee Gee Robin Gibb says his health has improved

LONDON - Bee Gee star Robin Gibb says he is making a strong recovery and putting on weight after suffering from a serious illness.

Federal judge approves Spawn copyright deal

MADISON, Wis. - A federal judge has approved a settlement ending a copyright battle between fantasy industry giants Neil Gaiman and Todd McFarlane.

Schwarzenegger visits Taj Mahal, finds it closed

NEW DELHI - Arnold Schwarzenegger's dream of visiting the Taj Mahal has been dashed.

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra CEO resigns

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is looking for a new president and CEO following the abrupt departure of the man who has held the post for seven years.

'A Little Bit Zombie' plays on rom-zom-com genre

TORONTO - It was in 2006 that Thunder Bay, Ont.-native Casey Walker set out make his first feature film and won over the web with his pitch to shoot an "unromantic comedy" for a million bucks.

Roseanne Barr seeks Green Party presidential nod

WASHINGTON - Roseanne Barr said Thursday she's running for the Green Party's presidential nomination - and it's no joke.

Billy Ray Cyrus signs with Amazon

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Billy Ray Cyrus is the latest celebrity to sign up with Amazon.com.

Marisa Tomei sued over leak in her NYC building

NEW YORK, N.Y. - A lawsuit claims a leak from Marisa Tomei's New York City apartment has damaged the homes of two downstairs neighbours, including director John Waters.

Comedian Roseanne Barr begins run for presidency

WASHINGTON - Roseanne Barr said Thursday she is running for the Green Party's presidential nomination, and it is no joke.

Thatcher movie opens in Argentina to tough reviews

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Meryl Streep may have been nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal of British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron Lady," but Argentine critics panned the film during its premiere in Buenos Aires on Thursday.

Springsteen guitarist anticipates emotional shows

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Bruce Springsteen guitarist Steve Van Zandt says touring without saxophonist Clarence Clemons is sure to be emotional for the E Street Band and its audience.

Pam Grier laments marginalized audiences

TORONTO - Film star Pam Grier says there's still a lack of opportunities for African-American actors in Hollywood and it's partly due to marginalized audiences.

Kenney blames bureaucrats for citizen snafu

OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Jason Kenney and the Sun News Network are laying the blame for a misleading televised citizenship ceremony squarely on the shoulders of federal civil servants.

Madison Museum to host Harry Houdini exhibit

MADISON, Wis. - One of the 20th century's most famous performers who spent his childhood in Appleton will be the subject of an exhibit at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.

Capsule reviews of new film releases

"Big Miracle" - If a movie is cheesy and knows it's cheesy - if it embraces the soft, gooey texture and pungent aroma of its own fromage - does that make it any more palatable as a meal? That is the question to ponder while watching this rousing, feel-good, family-friendly animal adventure that has the added benefit of being based on a true story. It's a weird hodgepodge, mixing the large cast and the melodrama of a 1970s disaster movie with the small-town quirkiness of "Northern Exposure," with just a touch of the big-haired ambition of "Broadcast News." At its centre are three grey whales - a mother, father and baby who found themselves trapped within the quickly forming Arctic ice near Barrow, Alaska, the northernmost point in the United States, in 1988. The effort to free them in the open water brought together a disparate alliance of environmental activists, oil executives, journalists, native people and even the Soviets toward the end of the Cold War, and it fascinated viewers worldwide. John Krasinski plays Adam, the boyishly enthusiastic local TV reporter who breaks the story. He gets some help from an adorable little native boy (Ahmaogak Sweeney) who looks up to him as a big brother as well as from his idealistic ex-girlfriend, Greenpeace leader Rachel (Drew Barrymore). But soon everyone's invading this small, remote town for a piece of the action, which sets up all the fish-out-of-water scenarios you'd expect. Ted Danson and Kristen Bell are among the ensemble cast. PG for language. 107 minutes. Two and a half stars out of four.

Snooki, JWoww wanted in Jersey Shore .. Pa.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - If Snooki and JWoww need a place to live, Jersey Shore will welcome them with open arms.

Playwrights, theatres join Japan benefit push

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Celebrated playwrights including Stephen Sondheim, Tony Kushner and Edward Albee have joined a fundraiser to mark the anniversary of a devastating earthquake in Japan.

Huff Post to launch live streaming network

NEW YORK, N.Y. - AOL and the Huffington Post are launching a live video network that aims to combine broadcast news with social media.

R&B singer David Peaston dies at age 54

ST. LOUIS - Singer David Peaston, who had a string of R&B hits in the late 1980s and early 1990s, has died, his family said Thursday.

Kodak wants name off LA home of Oscars

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Eastman Kodak Co. wants to end its contract for naming rights to the glamorous Los Angeles theatre that hosts the Academy Awards as it tries to improve its financial position enough to move out of bankruptcy.

Old prison serving as backdrop to 'Geronimo'

SANTA FE, N.M. - Set builders for "Code Name: Geronimo" are putting together a replica of Osama bin Laden's compound in Pakistan at an old New Mexico state penitentiary as filming begins this week.

Madonna channels Victor Cruz with salsa dance

INDIANAPOLIS - Madonna won't say who she's rooting for in the Super Bowl. But her spot-on salsa dance in honour of the New York Giants' Victor Cruz may have revealed where her allegiance lies.

Horror-thriller 'The River' debuts next week

TORONTO - Bruce Greenwood has boldly gone into outer space as Capt. Christopher Pike in "Star Trek." He's gone into the past, portraying John F. Kennedy in "Thirteen Days" and Bob Dylan in "I'm Not Here." He's worked several TV series, most notably "St. Elsewhere," "Nowhere Man" and the bizarre David Milch HBO series "John from Cincinnati."

Island backdrop for hockey day telecast

HALIFAX - The CBC says it plans to highlight a small place with a passion for the game when Prince Edward Island hosts the annual Hockey Day In Canada telecast Feb.11.

Priestley returning to the stage for 'Race'

TORONTO - Jason Priestley is returning to the stage for the first time in more than a decade.

Underground Railroad examined in new TV doc

TORONTO - When an Underground Railroad "conductor" named William Still began chronicling his efforts to smuggle slaves to freedom in the 19th century, he hoped his journals would help future generations remember the trials they overcame.

Egyptian comedian sentenced for offending Islam

CAIRO - One of the Arab world's best known Egyptian comedians has been sentenced to three months in jail for offending Islam, a judge said Thursday, in the latest such case against a high-profile figure, underlining concerns about freedom of expression in Egypt.

Cartoon Network coming to Canada this year

TORONTO - The Cartoon Network is coming to Canada later this year.

Quebecor launches video game company BlooBuzz

MONTREAL - Quebecor Inc. (TSX:QBR.A) is pairing with a group of entrepreneurs to launch a video game company focused on developing titles for mobile devices.

Andrew Lloyd Webber bets again on 'Phantom' sequel

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Andrew Lloyd Webber's much-awaited sequel to "The Phantom of the Opera" is called "Love Never Dies," but the musical defied its title: after a short life in London, it died. Now he hopes it can be resurrected.

Review: 'Innkeepers' offers retro scares

The trappings may look familiar, but "The Innkeepers" is a new twist on the good, old-fashioned ghost story: It's the bored-slacker horror movie.

Ja Rule gets advice on stocks, education in prison

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Rapper Ja Rule has been getting advice behind bars from two once high-powered men: ex-Tyco International CEO Dennis Kozlowski and ex-New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi.

Viacom 1Q earnings shredded by 'Rock Band'

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Viacom Inc., the owner of Paramount Pictures, MTV and Comedy Central, on Thursday posted a 65 per cent drop in net income for the latest quarter, as it took a charge related to the "Rock Band" series of video games.

'Star Trek' actor Brooks charged with DUI

WILTON, Conn. - A lead actor on the "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" television series has been charged with driving under the influence in Connecticut.

Indy gets dose of star power with Super Bowl

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana - the place where Peyton Manning, Larry Bird, the Hoosiers and more have created the stuff of legend - is undoubtedly a sports mecca.

Bestselling author looks at 'The Fear Index'

TORONTO - Bestselling author Robert Harris may have co-written a screenplay with film legend Roman Polanski and is working on a script for Oscar-nominated director Paul Greengrass, but he doesn't plan to stop producing novels any time soon.

Hit by yen, Thai floods, Sony sees wider net loss

TOKYO - Hammered by weak TV sales, a strong yen and production disruptions from flooding in Thailand, Sony Corp. on Thursday reported a net loss of 159 billion yen ($2.1 billion) for the October-December quarter and more than doubled its projected loss for the full fiscal year.

Kodak wants name off LA home of Oscars show

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Eastman Kodak Co. is looking to get out of its naming rights contract with the Los Angeles theatre that hosts the Academy Awards.

Musicians part of spotlight of SI swimsuit issue

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Sports Illustrated has made household names out of models with its annual swimsuit pictorial. Some musicians are hoping for the same bit of magic as the magazine shines a light on them in the famed issue.

Actor John Travolta to donate jet to US museum

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia - Actor John Travolta plans to donate a jet plane to a museum in Georgia in honour of his late son.

Messing says 'Smash' feeds theatre passion

TORONTO - "Smash" star Debra Messing knows all too well the nerve-wracking anxiety that comes with auditioning for musical theatre.

Cornelius' legacy lives on in Chicago

CHICAGO - When this proud city welcomed back hometown hero Don Cornelius last year, it wasn't just Chicago-style - it was "Soul Train" style, complete with Afro wigs, bell bottoms and hip-shaking in the streets.

Brooklyn man wins Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award

CLAREMONT, Calif. - A Brooklyn, N.Y., man has been named the winner of the annual $100,000 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award, one of the largest monetary poetry prizes in the U.S., Claremont Graduate University announced Wednesday.

Letterman celebrates 30 years in late-night TV

NEW YORK, N.Y. - David Letterman has marked three decades in late-night television with one of his favourite guests.

Smithsonian honours Eastwood, opens theatre on mall

WASHINGTON - Clint Eastwood helped open a new movie theatre on the national mall Wednesday evening and the Smithsonian Institution honoured the actor and director for his six decades of work in American film.

Filmmaker without credentials arrested at hearing

WASHINGTON - An Academy Award-nominated documentary filmmaker was arrested at a House of Representatives hearing on Wednesday after he tried to film the proceedings without the required media credentials.

Rapper K'Naan upset Mitt Romney used his song

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The rapper K'Naan is upset that Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney used his song "Wavin' Flag" during his Florida primary victory speech, and is seeking legal action as a result.

Bob Barker comes down on game show over prize

CALGARY - A prize giveaway from "The Price is Right" for a trip to two to mark the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede has former host Bob Barker stomping mad.

Reality TV booms in Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS - Alligator hunters, raccoon wranglers and crawfish catchers in Louisiana's critter-filled swamps and bayous are increasingly common on television.

Loiseau signs deal for reality TV show

Montreal middleweight David (The Crow) Loiseau went before the cameras for "The Striking Truth" documentary. Now the veteran mixed martial arts fighter is getting his own reality TV show.

'Soul Train' host Don Cornelius dead

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - "Soul Train" host Don Cornelius was the arbiter of cool, a brilliant TV showman who used his purring, baritone voice to seduce mainstream America into embracing black music and artists.

Amy Winehouse coroner resigns, family seeks advice

LONDON - The coroner who oversaw the inquest into the death of singer Amy Winehouse has resigned after her qualifications were questioned, officials said Wednesday - raising the possibility the investigation may have to be held again.

Artist Mike Kelley found dead

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Artist Mike Kelley, who colleagues describe as an "irresistible force" in contemporary art, has died, police said Wednesday. He was 57.

Villeneuve back to Middle East for new film

MONTREAL - Quebec director Denis Villeneuve, who shot to international acclaim with his Oscar-nominated film "Incendies," is revisiting the Middle East for his next project.

Fans react to the death of Don Cornelius

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Celebrities react to the death of "Soul Train" creator Don Cornelius Wednesday:

Poland's 1996 Nobel poet Szymborska dies

WARSAW, Poland - Poland's 1996 Nobel Prize-winning poet Wislawa Szymborska, whose simple words and playful verse plucked threads of irony and empathy out of life, has died. She was 88.

Don Cornelius took 'Soul Train' on pioneering trip

NEW YORK, N.Y. - In an era when Beyonce and Jay-Z are music royalty, when Barack Obama is the nation's chief executive, and when black stars in the cast of a TV show are commonplace, it may be hard to grasp the magnitude of what Don Cornelius created once he got his "Soul Train" rolling.

Bieber car winner says he wants to pay more

STRATFORD, Ont. - The man who paid $40,000 for a car signed by Justin Bieber says he's not done shelling out the bucks.

'W.E.' stars say critics harsh on Madonna

TORONTO - Madonna's second foray into film direction will hit theatres just days before the Material Girl struts across the stage at the Super Bowl halftime show, and the critics would already appear to be running a blitz.

'21 Jump Street' to premiere as SXSW centerpiece

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The upcoming remaking of "21 Jump Street" will premiere as the centerpiece of Austin's South by Southwest Film Conference and Festival.

Cornelius took 'Soul Train' on pioneering trip

'In the Heights' reflects Miranda's 'hood

TORONTO - Lin-Manuel Miranda's life resembles an episode of "Glee."

Springsteen, E Street Band head to Harlem

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform at Harlem's historic Apollo Theater next month.

Singer Leslie Carter dies at 25 in upstate NY

ALBANY, N.Y. - Singer Leslie Carter, the sister of Aaron Carter and former Backstreet Boy Nick Carter, has died in upstate New York. She was 25.

'Soul Train' host Don Cornelius dead

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Don Cornelius, the silken-voiced host of TV's "Soul Train" who helped break down racial barriers and broaden the reach of black culture with funky music, groovy dance steps and cutting-edge style, died early Wednesday of an apparent suicide. He was 75.

Lisa Marie Presley wants to make better Elvis film

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Over the years, Lisa Marie Presley has become dissatisfied with movies chronicling her father's life, so she just might make a film about the rock 'n' roll icon.

'Mona Lisa' copy done hand in hand with da Vinci

MADRID - A "Mona Lisa" copy owned by Spain's Prado Museum was almost certainly painted by one of Leonardo da Vinci's apprentices alongside the master himself as he did the original, museum officials said Wednesday.

Michelle Yeoh calls Myanmar's Suu Kyi her 'hero'

BANGKOK - Michelle Yeoh remembers her pride as a Southeast Asian youth when Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and the actress thinks she's the right person to portray the Myanmar democracy icon.