Man in Letterman blackmail plot freed from NY jail
NEW YORK -- The former television producer who tried to blackmail David Letterman over the comedian's office affairs was freed from jail Thursday, city Correction Department records show.
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Rapper T.I, wife arrested on drug charges
LOS ANGELES -- Police say Rapper T.I. and wife Tameka Cottle have been arrested in West Hollywood on drug charges.
Apple refreshes iTunes software, iPods
SAN FRANCISCO -- Users of Apple Inc.'s iTunes software will now be able to see what songs their friends are buying and where their favorite bands are playing next.
Nicolas Cage lawsuit against biz manager dismissed
LOS ANGELES -- Court records show a lawsuit in which Nicolas Cage accused a former business manager of mismanagement has been dismissed.
'Transformers 3' movie extra injured during shoot
HAMMOND, Ind. -- Indiana State Police say an extra at a "Transformers 3" production site was seriously injured during the filming of a stunt.
Tiny opera singer to learn 'Talent' fate
Ten-year-old opera singer Jackie Evancho will learn if she advances to the next round of “America's Got Talent” Wednesday night.
Douglas optimistic about cancer recovery
NEW YORK -- Michael Douglas says he faces an "eight-week struggle" against throat cancer but is optimistic about his chances for recovery.
Hilton banned from Wynn resorts after Vegas arrest
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 said reeked of marijuana.
Apple unveils new box for streaming movies, TV
SAN FRANCISCO -- Apple Inc. announced a smaller, cheaper version of its Apple TV device for streaming movies and television shows over the Internet and into the living room. It also unveiled a new line of iPods, including a touch-screen Nano model.
Miranda Lambert tops CMA Awards with 9 nominations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Miranda Lambert made history Wednesday morning when she was nominated for nine CMA Awards, the most for a female country music artist.
Conan O'Brien's new show: It's `Conan'
NEW YORK -- There's Madonna, Oprah and now ... "Conan."
Hallmark channels dropped from AT&T U-verse
LOS ANGELES -- Two Hallmark channels have been dropped from the lineup offered to 2.5 million AT&T U-verse customers in a dispute over fees.
Clooney, Will Smith join anti-cancer telethon
LOS ANGELES -- George Clooney, Will Smith and Gwyneth Paltrow will join an impressive list of stars taking part in September's "Stand Up to Cancer" telethon airing on major networks.
Venice film festival focuses on film innovation
VENICE, Italy -- In film, recession may be the mother of innovation.
Cops: Butt of pot cigarette found in Hilton SUV
LAS VEGAS -- A police officer reported finding the butt of what he believed was a marijuana cigarette in a vehicle driven by Paris Hilton's boyfriend after a traffic stop on the Las Vegas Strip.
10-year-old opera singer returning on 'Talent'
Ten-year-old singing sensation Jackie Evancho returns to NBC's "America's Got Talent" Tuesday night.
Sandra Bullock talks about Katrina, adoption
NEW ORLEANS -- For Oscar winner Sandra Bullock, it's been a year of tremendous highs and lows.
Lohan talks trial, talent, drug use in Vanity Fair
NEW YORK -- Lindsay Lohan wants your respect.
Emmys ratings on par with last year, up slightly
NEW YORK -- The ratings report doesn't have particularly good or bad news for the annual Emmy Awards. It has just about the same news.
'Glee,' 'Modern Family' seek Emmy love
LOS ANGELES -- "Glee" is about to learn if the Emmys care to sing its praises.
