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Super Bowl surpasses 'M-A-S-H' finale as most-watched TV show ever
NEW YORK - The New Orleans Saints' victory over Indianapolis in the Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people in the U.S., surpassing the 1983 finale of "M-A-S-H" to become the most-watch...
In 'Shadow Tag,' Erdrich stakes out new territory with look at toxic marriage
"Shadow Tag" Louise Erdrich (HarperCollins) Irene and Gil have the sort of life that outsiders might covet. He's a semifamous artist dubbed the "native Edward Hopper," his success great enough t...
Miley Cyrus, other celebrities donate items for online auction to benefit Haiti
NEW YORK - Miley Cyrus has organized an online auction to benefit the relief effort in Haiti. Britney Spears, Hugh Jackman, Ellen DeGeneres, Julianne Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Demi Lovato and others ...
Brit funnyman Ricky Gervais to receive Banff fest's comedy award in June
TORONTO - British comic Ricky Gervais is being recognized with this year's Sir Peter Ustinov Comedy Award at the Banff World Television Festival. The creator of the hit U.K. TV show "The Office" wi...
Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde a whirlwind of activity
MONTREAL - Chrissie Hynde is one busy woman these days. The lead singer of the Pretenders has finished recording an album with Welsh singer-songwriter J.P. Jones and has just contributed to a Haiti...
Ballet featuring White Stripes music featured in National's 2010-11 season
TORONTO - The award-winning ballet "Chroma," featuring music by the White Stripes, and a new full-length interpretation of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" are among productions in the National Ball...
Charlie and Brooke Sheen arrive in court; actor faces domestic violence charge
ASPEN, Colo. - Actor Charlie Sheen and his wife have arrived at a courthouse in Aspen, where he faces domestic violence allegations. The two arrived separately Monday, and only the judge can determ...
Oscar-nominated director Lee Daniels to take part in Toronto Black History panel
TORONTO - Oscar-nominated director Lee Daniels will be in Toronto on Tuesday to take part in a panel discussion celebrating Black History Month. The American filmmaker will be joined by Canadian di...
Former child actor Gary Coleman pleads guilty to misdemeanour criminal mischief
SALT LAKE CITY - Former child television star Gary Coleman pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanour criminal mischief charge related to a domestic violence incident last April. In a deal with the pr...
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie suing tabloid over claim they were about to split
LONDON - Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have begun legal action against a British tabloid that reported the celebrity couple was going to split, a lawyer acting on their behalf confirmed Monday. Keit...
Michael Jackson's doctor charged with involuntary manslaughter in death
LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson's doctor has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the pop singer's death. Prosecutors announced the charge Monday against Dr. Conrad Murray, a Houston cardiol...
Royal Shakespeare Company plans New York visit during summer 2011
NEW YORK - Call it Stratford-upon-Hudson. Or maybe the East River. Great Britain's Royal Shakespeare Company will take up residence at New York's Park Avenue Armory in 2011, presenting five Shakesp...
Super Bowl sets record with 48 minutes of ads
NEW YORK - In the U.S., commercials took up nearly 48 minutes of the big Super Bowl game, the most ever. Research firm Kantar Media says the amount of ads that aired on CBS was nearly three minutes...
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie suing tabloid over claim they were to split
LONDON - Celebrity couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have begun legal action against a British tabloid that reported they were going to split, a lawyer acting on their behalf confirmed Monday. Ke...
Journalist Ian Brown wins $25,000 Charles Taylor Prize for non-fiction
TORONTO - Ian Brown has won the Charles Taylor Prize for literary non-fiction. The Globe and Mail journalist picked up the $25,000 award for his book "The Boy in the Moon: A Father's Search For His...
Super Bowl most watched TV show ever
NEW YORK - The Super Bowl was watched by more than 106 million people in the U.S., surpassing the 1983 finale of "M-A-S-H" to become the most-watched program in television history. The Nielsen Co. ...
Cartoon adventure tale 'Up' wins best animated feature at the Annie Awards
LOS ANGELES - The travel adventure "Up" was the winner of the best animated feature at the 37th annual Annie Awards. "Up" director Pete Docter won the award for directing in a feature production. ...
Royal Shakespeare Company plans six-week New York visit during summer 2011
NEW YORK - Call it Stratford-upon-Hudson. Or maybe the East River. Lincoln Center Festival says Great Britain's Royal Shakespeare Company will take up residence at New York's Park Avenue Armory in ...
Gora book is everything you want to know and more about 1980s era of filmmaking
"You Couldn't Ignore Me If You Tried: The Brat Pack, John Hughes, and Their Impact on a Generation" Susannah Gora (Crown) Did you know that people come up to Matthew Broderick - often at ball ga...
Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho wins Denmark's Sonning Music Prize
COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho has won Denmark's highest musical honour, the 600,000 kroner (almost C$118,000) Sonning Music Prize. The award committee says Saariaho is "one ...
Ian Carmichael, who played Bertie Wooster and Lord Peter Wimsey, dies at 89
LONDON - Ian Carmichael, a British comic actor who starred in "I'm All Right Jack" on the silver screen and played Bertie Wooster and Lord Peter Wimsey on TV, has died. He was 89. Carmichael, who h...
Former child actor Gary Coleman scheduled for Utah court appearance
SALT LAKE CITY - Former child television star Gary Coleman is scheduled for appearance in a Utah court. Coleman was arrested Jan. 24 at his home in Santaquin on a warrant for failing to appear in c...
Sheens due in court; Charlie Sheen faces arraignment on domestic violence charge
ASPEN, Colo. - Actor Charlie Sheen and his wife are due in court Monday amid domestic violence allegations. They'll be arriving separately and only the judge can determine if they can leave together. ...
Backed by an authentic sound, Bridges hits a career high note in 'Crazy Heart'
NASHVILLE - When director Scott Cooper approached him with the script for "Crazy Heart," Jeff Bridges turned down the part of a lifetime. Cold. Sure, the role of outlaw country burnout Bad Blake ha...
'Modern Family' redefines family comedy in freshman year on ABC
LOS ANGELES - A young man arrived at Ty Burrell's hotel room to stock the minibar and immediately recognized the co-star of the ABC comedy "Modern Family." He loved the show. Thanks, Burrell rep...
Hollywood stars vie for Laurence Olivier theatre awards
LONDON - Hollywood heavyweights feature strongly in the race for Britain's 2010 Laurence Olivier theatre awards, with Rachel Weisz, Jude Law, James Earl Jones and Keira Knightley among the nominees an...
Keira Knightley, Jude Law get acting nominations for Britain's Laurence Olivier theatre awards
LONDON - Hollywood heavyweights feature strongly in the race for Britain's 2010 Laurence Olivier theatre awards, with Rachel Weisz, Jude Law, James Earl Jones and Keira Knightley among the nominees an...
Winner of $25,000 Charles Taylor Prize for non-fiction to be awarded
TORONTO - The Charles Taylor Prize for literary non-fiction will be awarded today in Toronto. Four authors are in the running for the $25,000 award, which is into its 10th year and is named after t...
Michael Jackson doctor finally facing charge after months of investigation, speculation
LOS ANGELES - Dr. Conrad Murray, who has been trying to surrender to authorities for a week, will likely get his chance with prosecutors saying they will file a charge Monday in the death of Michael J...
Super Bowl ads: Betty White, Bud Light, big laughs score with viewers
NEW YORK - Betty White plays football, babies talk about "milkaholics" and a house made of Bud Light cans falls slowly apart. It must be the Super Bowl - or at least the advertising showcase that ente...
