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Blogger arrested over leak of Guns N' Roses songs (AP)

In this Sept. 11, 2006, file photo, Axl Rose is seen backstage at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards in New York. (AP Photo/Stephen Chernin, file)AP - A blogger suspected of streaming songs from the unreleased Guns N' Roses album "Chinese Democracy" on his Web site was arrested Wednesday and appeared in court, where his bail was set at $10,000.



Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:41:19 GMT

'Suge' Knight posts bail after Las Vegas arrest (AP)

In this June 24, 2003 file photo, rap producer Marion 'Suge' Knight watches the 3rd annual BET Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.  (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, file)AP - Marion "Suge" Knight was jailed Wednesday on assault and drug charges after he was accused of beating his girlfriend while brandishing a knife near the Las Vegas Strip, police said.



Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:08:34 GMT

Brad Pitt Relives Assassination Glory at Venice Fest (E! Online)

Brad Pitt Relives Assassination Glory at Venice Fest(E! Online)E! Online - Brad Pitt thought his luggage felt a little light when he left Italy last summer.



Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:13:38 GMT

Forget Tori! Luke Perry Is 90210's Most Wanted (E! Online)

Forget Tori! Luke Perry Is 90210's Most Wanted(E! Online)E! Online - If Luke Perry does decide to reprise his role as Dylan McKay on the new 90210, the 42-year-old former television heartthrob is likely to get lots of attention.



Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:55:13 GMT

SNL Plucks Michael Phelps Out of the Hosting Pool (E! Online)

SNL Plucks Michael Phelps Out of the Hosting Pool(E! Online)E! Online - Saturday Night Live is looking to make a splash this season.



Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:12:04 GMT

Actors, advertisers extend commercials contract (AP)

AP - Two actors unions and the U.S. advertising industry said Monday they agreed to extend a contract covering commercials on TV, radio, the Internet and other new media by six months through March.

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:38:22 GMT

Man arrested for posting Guns N' Roses songs on Web (Reuters)

Reuters - Federal officials on Wednesday arrested a man on suspicion of violating copyright laws for placing songs on the Internet from an unreleased album by rock band Guns N' Roses.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:15:37 GMT

NBC approves Pickens' "Iran" ad after complaint (Reuters)

Reuters - NBC Universal approved an advertisement by T. Boone Pickens entitled "Iran" which questions U.S. dependence on foreign oil, after the oil tycoon complained that the network had rejected it.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:30:28 GMT

NBC approves Pickens' "Iran" ad after complaint (Reuters)

Reuters - NBC Universal approved an advertisement by T. Boone Pickens entitled "Iran" which questions U.S. dependence on foreign oil, after the oil tycoon complained that the network had rejected it.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:30:28 GMT

Series of '39 Steps' Events Will Punctuate September (Playbill)

Playbill - Producers of Broadway's quick-change, fast-paced comedy The 39 Steps, at the Cort Theatre, announced a series of September events meant to enhance enjoyment of the show, inspired by director Alfred Hitchcock's 1935 film.

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:57:39 GMT

"Suge" Knight charged with assault (Reuters)

A Clark County Detention Center booking mug of music producer Marion Hugh Knight also known as 'Suge' Knight on August 27, 2008. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Knight was charged with assault with a deadly weapon and battery domestic violence, possession of a controlled substance and possession of dangerous drugs without a prescription. The charges stemmed from a domestic violence call involving his girlfriend early in the morning of August 27, 2008, police said. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department/Handout/Reuters)Reuters - Rap music mogul Marion "Suge" Knight was arrested on charges of assault and domestic violence on Wednesday after punching his girlfriend and pulling a knife on her during an argument, Las Vegas police said.



Thu, 28 Aug 2008 01:04:18 GMT

Many sex assault charges dropped against designer (AP)

AP - Without explanation, prosecutors on Wednesday dropped more than half the sexual assault charges against fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander just before jury selection began for his trial.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:21:36 GMT

Asensi delivers fun in new thriller (AP)

In this photo released by HarperCollins shows  Matilde Asensi author of 'Everything Under the Sky', (AP Photo/Teresa Ricart,HarperCollins-Muy Interesante)AP - "Everything Under the Sky" (HarperCollins Publisher, 387 pages, $25.95), by Matilde Asensi: It's a good thing that the gambling, opium-addicted, prostitute-loving husband of Elvira De Poulain died. She would otherwise be stripped of an adventure that is so engrossing it could compel the reader to skip meals and ignore chores in a mad dash to read the book's ending.



Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:15:38 GMT