Entertainment
Sheen calls 'Two and a Half Men' firing 'illegal'
Posted 1 year 2 months ago by Bea Karnes
Source: The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES (AP) Charlie Sheen says his dismissal from "Two and a Half Man" was "unconscionable."
The 45-year-old actor lashed out at his former CBS and Warner Bros. Television bosses on his live Internet show, "Sheen's Korner," on Tuesday, the day after Warner Bros. said his services on "Two and a Half Men" had been terminated.
At the beginning of his prepared remarks, which lasted about 10 minutes, Sheen added that he believes that Monday's decision was also illegal.
… Click to Read MoreSheen: Philly radio station 'Vatican assassins'
Posted 1 year 2 months ago by Bea Karnes
Source: The Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA (AP)- Another day, another Charlie Sheen jaw-dropping quote.
Charlie Sheen brought his winning ways to Philadelphia's airwaves after a radio station flew a banner over his Beverly Hills home with an invitation to call them.
Sheen called into Wired 96.5 on Thursday evening, comparing the station to "Vatican assassins" hours after the station flew a heart-emblazoned banner over his home.
Sheen has given a constant stream of interviews and media appearances i… Click to Read More
Carey 'embarrassed' over Gadhafi-linked concert
Posted 1 year 2 months ago by Bea Karnes
Source: The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) Mariah Carey says she was unaware that she was booked to perform a concert linked to Gadhafi's clan and she's embarrassed "to have participated in this mess."
Carey is among a handful of entertainers who were paid handsome fees to give exclusive private concerts. It was later revealed the people behind those concerts were the family of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, whose country is in an open revolt against him and who faces an investigation for possible war cri… Click to Read More
Criminal trial delayed for Jackson doctor
Posted 1 year 2 months ago by Bea Karnes
Source: The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES (AP) Jury selection in the trial of a cardiologist facing criminal charges in the death of Michael Jackson gets under way later this month, but opening statements have been postponed until May.
Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor announced Wednesday that opening statements will begin May 9 after meeting in closed session with Dr. Conrad Murray, his attorneys and prosecutors.
Prosecutors contend Murray gave the singer a lethal dose of the anesthetic propofol, wh… Click to Read More
Reba inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame
Posted 1 year 2 months ago by Bea Karnes
Source: The Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Reba McEntire leads the list of 2011 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees.
Songwriter Bobby Braddock and singer Jean Shepard join McEntire as the hall's newest members. The latest inductees were introduced Tuesday morning at a news conference at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tenn.
McEntire is country music's top female star and an enduring icon who is as popular as ever after more than 35 years in the business.
Braddo… Click to Read More
Retailer links with musicians for green causes
Posted 1 year 2 months ago by Bea Karnes
Source: The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) Jack Johnson, the Zac Brown Band and Maroon 5 are part of Patagonia's new music initiative that lets fans buy songs with the profits going to environmental causes.
The Patagonia Music Collective kicks off Tuesday with more than 20 tunes by various performers. Each song will be available for 99 cents. Net proceeds will be donated to the environmental group of the act's choosing.
The clothing retailer says the long-term project is designed to raise money fo… Click to Read More
Miley Cyrus to appear on 'SNL' as guest host
Posted 1 year 2 months ago by Bea Karnes
Source: The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) NBC says Miley Cyrus will be making her first appearance as guest host of "Saturday Night Live" this week.
The network said Monday that the multiplatinum-selling singer will be joined by musical guests The Strokes.
A week later on March 12, Zach Galifianakis makes his return visit to "SNL" as guest host with musical guest Jessie J.
Galifianakis stars on the HBO comedy series "Bored to Death." He has just finished filming "The Hangover 2."
"Sat… Click to Read More
Kellie Pickler's wedding revealed in music video
Posted 1 year 2 months ago by Bea Karnes
Source: The Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) If you want to see country singer Kellie Pickler on her wedding day, check out her husband's new music video.
Songwriter Kyle Jacobs wrote and recorded a song for her, called "Say I Do," and used their private wedding footage for the music video. Fans can buy it on iTunes for $1.99.
Jacobs, 37, tells The Associated Press the video shows "two people madly in love." It was shot on 8 millimeter film by a Nashville videographer who accompanied them to the… Click to Read More
'Black Swan' tutus twirl inside new art exhibit
Posted 1 year 2 months ago by Bea Karnes
Source: The Associated Press
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) While Natalie Portman is celebrating her best actress nomination at the Academy Awards, the tutus she wore in "Black Swan" will be spinning endlessly just down the street.
Six tutus designed for Portman to wear in the film will be on display as part of "Rodarte: States of Matter," a new exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
The tutus three black, three white are shown alongside other black and white textured dresses by Kate and Laur… Click to Read More
Elizabeth Taylor said to be in good spirits
Posted 1 year 2 months ago by Bea Karnes
Source: The Associated Press
LOS ANGELES (AP) A spokeswoman says Elizabeth Taylor's doctors continue to be encouraged by her progress as she remains hospitalized in Los Angeles.
Publicist Jamie Cadwell says the 78-year-old actress will stay in the hospital for now so doctors can continue to observe her.
Caldwell said Wednesday that the Oscar-winning actress is in good spirits and continues to feel stronger every day.
Taylor has been hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center since early this … Click to Read More
