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Trouble on Transformers Set: Production Shut Down After Serious Injury
Shia Labeouf, TransformersNear-tragedy on the set of Transformers 3. An extra was hospitalized Wednesday evening after suffering a severe head injury during filming of a stunt that went awry. According...


Demi in a Bikini. Less Is Definitely Moore!
Demi MooreHow's this for timing? On the same day Ashton Kutcher lashed out against allegations he had been an unfaithful hubby, sexy photos of a bikini-clad Demi Moore quickly...


T.I., Wife Busted on Drug Charges
T.I., Tameka CottleUPDATE: Tiny just tweeted: "Jus wanted 2say thank u 2every1 dats been leaving encouraging msgs & prayers! We love u guys:)going 2bed now! So glad 2b n a nice clean...


Sofia Vergara's Sweet Tweet From Hospital
Sofia Vergara, Boyfriend, TwitpicSofia Vergara's always in the mood—even if her man is currently out of service in a hospital bed. The saucy Modern Family star has tweeted a sweet, sexy message and a post-op...


David Letterman's Blackmailer Free to Make Money the Old-Fashioned Way
David Letterman, Robert HaldermanForget a Top 10, David Letterman only needs one reason to be wary this week: his blackmailer is once again a free man. Accounting for good behavior, Emmy nominee (go figure) Robert...


True Blood Spoiler Alert: Find Out Who'll Be Back for Season Four!
TRUE BLOOD, Denis O'HareJoe Manganiello is officially set for more True Blood nakie time in season four! Oh wait, you knew that already? Well, how about Bon Temps' other new additions—Denis...


Rob & Kristen Move Out of Bel-Air "Hideaway"
Kristen Stewart, Robert PattinsonThat Robsten love nest that had so many of you Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart fans in a tizzy is no more. Relieved much? E! News has learned exclusively that, after...


Discovery Channel Hostage Drama and Five Other Attacks on Hollywood
Discovery Channel HeadquartersScary day at Discovery Channel headquarters in Maryland today, where an armed man held hostages before being shot dead by police. Suspect James Lee, who was killed by police, had a history of...


Paris Hilton's Ex-Boyfriend Calls Coke Bust "Very Surprising"
Paris HiltonWho out there found Paris Hilton's most recent drug bust a real shocker? Yeah, neither did we. But at least one of her former boyfriends did… "It's...


America's Got Talent Semis Set: Singers, Magicians, High-Flyers, Oh My!
America's Got Talent JudgesHow many nights does it take to decide who's got talent in this country? OMG, tons. But at last, five more acts got the good news Wednesday that they'd be joining last...


How Law-Abiding Lindsay & Paris, Fellow Celeb Victims, Helped Take Down Hollywood Burglar Bunch
 Paris HiltonTo catch a thief, young Hollywood edition. Most nightclubs would be thrilled to have the kind of celebrity lineup an L.A. County grand jury was treated to in June when Lindsay Lohan,...


Did Dancing With the Stars Cast Too Many Reality Types?
Dancing with the Stars CastWhy did DWTS pick so many reality TV personalities this season? Do these "celebrities" really need another show? —Heather S., via Facebook Well, it's not like...


Breaking Dawn's Birth Scene Onscreen: "As Intense As It Is in the Book"
Twilight, Eclipse, Robert Pattinson, Kristen StewartAs gruesome as it may be, Bella's big birthing scene in Breaking Dawn can't come soon enough. But until then, here's an update on what to expect… Screenwriter...


Blake Lively's Cleavage Can't Be Stopped
Blake LivelyBlake Lively has been back shooting Gossip Girl—and you know what that means: lots of cleavagey outfits! Just yesterday, the gorgeous actress was snapped on set with the twins on...


Joel McHale's Dancing Dilemma: Never Said No Because Wasn't Asked!
Joel McHale, CommunityWhile we would love to see Joel McHale compete on Dancing With the Stars, he's not exactly jumping at the chance. But that doesn't mean he's turned down an invite to be on...


Ashton Kutcher Tweetin' Mad Over Cheating Claims
Ashton Kutcher, Demi MooreSomeone's been punk'd here, and it's not Ashton Kutcher. The Hollywood hunk went on a Twitter offensive today, ripping Star magazine over allegations he cheated on wife Demi...


Which TV Star Could Be Tiger Woods' New Neighbor?
Tiger WoodsTiger Woods is about to get his first taste of star-studded Manhattan. If the reports are true, we're positive the newly minted city slicker won't be disappointed to find...


The Super Smoothification of Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McCoughey, D and G AdWhat have they done to Matthew McConaughey? Our favorite oft-shirtless actor has been totally slimmed down and smoothed over—aside from his hair, that is—in the new...


Looks Like We Won't Find Out How Nic Cage Blew His Fortune
Nicolas Cage, Sorcerer's ApprenticeNicolas Cage is keeping his dirty laundry on lockdown. The Oscar-winning actor has reached a settlement in dueling lawsuits versus his former accountant that will keep the actor from a...


Idol Reject Hit With Battery Charge
Asia’h EppersonAn unfortunate bathroom break has left an American Idol alum facing possible jail time. Asia'h Epperson, who was eliminated in the semifinals of the seventh season, has been charged...



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Disney, TW talks continue
Top News: Programming remains on air Thursday -- Walt Disney's programming remained on the air over Time Warner Cable systems Thursday morning as both companies continued to negotiate a carriage deal well past the midnight deadline. The two sides so far have opted to keep working toward resolution rather than set an official extension.
Miral
Film Reviews: Julian Schnabel's signature style feels misapplied to this sweeping multigenerational saga.
Sweden gets tough with 3D pics
International News: 'Kitty Galore' given two different ratings -- Sweden's Board of Film Censors is to view 3D films differently in future.
YouTube to stream Arte content
International News: 10-20 hours of programming to be available -- Franco-German net Arte has inked a deal with YouTube to stream content from its catch-up channel Arte +7.
Crunchyroll links up with Tai Seng
International News: Duo to stream Chinese content to U.S. users -- Asian toon streaming site operator Crunchyroll has announced a partnership with Tai Seng Ent., which distribs Chinese-language TV shows and pics in the U.S., to directly stream new live-action Chinese content to U.S. users.
Shoreline adds coin to 'O Apostolo'
International News: Company is handling sales on 3D stop-motion pic -- L.A.-based Shoreline Ent. has agreed to put up completion coin for Spain's first 3D stop-motion pic, "O Apostolo."
Cuts put end to Paste
Publishing News: Music mag keeps website -- The long-imperiled yet highly-regarded music magazine Paste has folded its print edition, laying off nine of its 12 staffers.
Milano toplines 'Sundays' telepic
Exclusives: Lifetime movie is based on Patterson novel -- Alyssa Milano is set to star in the Lifetime telepic "Sundays at Tiffany's."
Filmmaker fluff puts pressure on 3D
Technology News: Spat puts digital revival in the spotlight -- Note to James Cameron and Mark Canton: Can't we all just get along?
Belgian pic 'Illegal' gets U.S. release
Americas: Film Movement nabs Masset-Depasse's pic -- Film Movement has acquired Belgian director Olivier Masset-Depasse's "Illegal," which won the Society of Dramatic Authors and Composers' Prize in the Cannes Directors' Fortnight this year.
Toronto goes to market
Film News: Fest grows as meeting ground for buyers, sellers -- Stuart Ford's IM Global is treating the Toronto Film Festival like a full-scale film market this year, renting out the Presidential Suite atop the Hyatt Regency and launching new titles, including "Skyline 2."
Enbom enlists 'Agents' for NBC
Gotham: 'Party Down' alum plans to adapt U.K. comedy -- Busy "Party Down" alum John Enbom has sold his second project in recent days, circling a deal to adapt the U.K. comedy "Free Agents" for NBC.
Apple TV moves from download to streaming
TV News: Move acknowledges shift in biz from ownership to rental -- Apple is wading into the stream. The company's much-anticipated overhaul of its Apple TV service eschews the download-to-own model in favor of an HD Web streaming rental biz.
ABC store carries customizable content
Exclusives: Alphabet and CafePress sell fan-made merch online -- A newly launched, revamped ABC online store will allow shoppers to design their own official fan merchandise for purchase.
Players for Sept. 1
Players: Players include Arlen Escarpeta, Brian Hallisay, Sarah Habel and Rosa Blasi.
Lido and the 'Swan'
International News: Darren Aronofsky's ballet thriller warmly received -- Darren Aronofsky's psychosexual ballet thriller "Black Swan" opened the 67th Venice Film Festival on Wednesday, with stars Natalie Portman and Vincent Cassel gliding down the red carpet with jury chief Quentin Tarantino.
Scaglione exits 'West Side'
Legit News: Amengual to step in as Maria -- Josefina Scaglione departs the Broadway revival of "West Side Story" next month, to be replaced by unknown Sarah Amengual.
'Conan' keeps it simple
Late Night TV: O'Brien unveils title of new show -- With all the fanfare of a YouTube video, Conan O'Brien on Wednesday finally unveiled the title to his upcoming TBS talker: "Conan."
FCC delays net neutrality vote
Technology News: Commission seeks more public input on issue -- The FCC is delaying action on proposed rules of the road for the Internet, choosing instead to seek more public input on how and whether net neutrality regulations should apply to wireless access and a new category of specialized services.
ProSiebenSat.1 takes stake in Kinetic
Business News: Germans show confidence in Coelen's young company -- European media conglom ProSiebenSat.1 has taken a controlling interest in Kinetic Content, the production shingle launched earlier this year by Chris Coelen.
Mackie steps on 'Ledge'
Los Angeles: Thesp in talks for cop thriller -- Anthony Mackie is in negotiations for cop thriller "Man on a Ledge" for Summit Entertainment and Lorenzo di Bonaventura.
Norwegian Wood
Film Reviews: This beautiful-looking film at times succeeds in capturing its source material's delicate emo spirit, it's far less attentive to the richness of Murakami's characters -- namely, a college student haunted by one woman and ardently pursued by another. Lovely but listless picture is likely to test audience patience beyond Tran's arthouse admirers and the author's fans.
The Sleeping Beauty (La Belle endormie)
Film Reviews: Gallic helmer Catherine Breillat fractures another fairy tale, with "The Sleeping Beauty."
It Must Be Him
Legit Reviews: You can't help but wonder how much coin this misguided show cost its chump producers.
Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (Jingwu fengyun: Chen Zhen)
Film Reviews: An iconic figure in Chinese martial-arts cinema receives less-than-iconic treatment.