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Anne Hathaway Digs Deep For Latest Role

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:30:04 EDT

Actress Anne Hathaway has come a long way from her "Devil Wears Prada" days, in that movie her fashion sense evolved - now her acting career has as well.

Buzz Briefs: Kimmel, Springsteen

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:52:45 EDT

Jimmy Kimmel to host the American Music Awards. Bruce Springsteen sings in support of Obama. "American Idol's" LaKisha Jones gets hitched. It's official: Paramount and DreamWorks split.

Misty May Or May Not Dance Again

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:30:04 EDT

The Olympic gold medalist volleyball player, who scored a 21 out of 30 with professional partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy for their paso doble routine last week, suffered an unspecified injury Friday.

Hip-Hop Legend Slick Rick Honored By VH1

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:30:04 EDT

VH1 Hip-Hop Honoree Slick Rick, considered one of rap's all-time greats, discusses his rocky road to fame and his hopes of releasing a new album.

Newton-John: Hopelessly Devoted To Cause

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:00:04 EDT

Like her legendary character Sandy in "Grease," singer/actress Olivia Newton-John really became a pink lady, but this time it's for the fight against breast cancer.

Shirley MacLaine, With Grace And Gusto

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:00:07 EDT

Shirley MacLaine won an Oscar for her role in the 1983 movie "Terms of Endearment." And at an age when other stars might be slowing down, she still seems to be just getting started. Rita Braver offers this Sunday Profile.

Bad Economy Equals Hum-Drum Fashion

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:30:06 EDT

Paris Fashion Week ended on Sunday, capping a season which saw designers play it safe to coax customers into stores despite the global financial crisis.

TV's Import Business

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 11:30:05 EDT

"The Office" was a comedy hit in England before being transplanted to the U.S., where the American version became a hit in its own right. David Edelstein looks at new shows that were road-tested overseas.

Second Cup Cafe: James Otto

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:30:04 EDT

Standing 6'5" with a frame more like a football player than an entertainer, country music newcomer James Otto's mere presence is enough to garner attention. Yet his voice is perhaps an even bigger attention-grabber.

Greg Kinnear's Portrayal Is "Genius"

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:30:04 EDT

Academy Award-winning actor Greg Kinnear sat down with Early Show co-anchor Harry Smith to discuss his latest film, "Flash of Genius."

Castroneves Pleads Not Guilty To Tax Rap

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:30:04 EDT

Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner and TV "Dancing With The Stars" champion Helio Castroneves pleaded not guilty to charges that he used offshore accounts to evade U.S. taxes on more than $5 million in income.

James Earl Jones To Receive SAG Award

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:30:04 EDT

James Earl Jones, who has voiced some of entertainment's most memorable characters, will receive the 2008 Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award.

Stars Voice Concerns Over Economy

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:30:05 EDT

It was movie stars celebrating movies, a host of celebs gathered in Hollywood for the American Film Institute's annual "AFI Night at the Movies." They also voiced concerns about the ailing economy.

Banned Chinese Director Gets Green Light

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:00:05 EDT

Formerly banned Chinese director Zhang Yuan said he's delighted that his new movie has cleared government censors without a single cut, but that he's still struggling to find a domestic audience for his art-house films.

Paparazzi Called In Tip On Locklear

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:30:05 EDT

An attorney for the woman whose 911 call led to Heather Locklear's arrest says she also snapped paparazzi photos, but alerted authorities for safety's sake.

Politics Takes Center Stage

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:30:04 EDT

In an industry where fall means ratings, box-office receipts and Billboard charts, entertainment news has taken a back seat to the 2008 presidential election.

Phish No Longer "Gone Fishing"

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 16:00:06 EDT

The Vermont jam band Phish, which disbanded in 2004, announced it's reuniting for three dates next March in Virginia and more after that.

S. Korean Actress Dies In Apparent Suicide

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:00:05 EDT

One of South Korea's most popular actresses was found dead in an apparent suicide after suffering from post-divorce depression and harassment by online rumors about her allegedly irregular financial dealings, police said.

Mr. Clean Actor Dead At 92

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:30:04 EDT

House Peters Jr., a TV actor who became the original Mr. Clean in Proctor & Gamble's commercials for household cleaners, died Wednesday. He was 92.

Can Pusan Festival Boost S. Korea Films?

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:00:04 EDT

The Pusan Film Festival, which is one of Asia's top film festivals, kicked off with an eye toward shoring up South Korea's depressed domestic movie industry.

U.K. Honors Online Music Community

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:53:42 EDT

Not surprisingly, the 2008 BTDMA Artist of the Year award went to Radiohead.

Pacino To Be Honored In Rome

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:30:04 EDT

The lineup for this month"s Rome Film festival calls for appearances by Al Pacino, Keira Knightley, Viggo Mortensen and Colin Firth.

Couric Makes News With Interviews

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:00:04 EDT

After years of bad press about ratings and style, CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric is garnering praise for her camopaign season interviews.

"Gary Unmarried" A Modern Spin On Sitcoms

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:00:05 EDT

Actor/comedian Jay Mohr is a barrel of laughs on the set of his new CBS comedy, "Gary Unmarried," where he plays the title character, Gary Brooks.

DiCaprio Not Ready To Settle Down

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:00:04 EDT

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio says he's not ready to be a father. The 33-year-old actor, who has an on-and-off relationship with model Bar Refaeli, says he has no plans at the moment to settle down and start a family.

Osbourne Roots For Violin Duo

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:00:06 EDT

Sharon Osbourne isn't shy about naming her favorites for the "America's Got Talent" finale.

Netflix Adding More New Movies On-Demand

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:31:45 EDT

A new partnership with Starz will offer subscribers 2,500 additional movies, icluding current hits such as No Country for Old Men, Superbad, and Ratatouille, as well as indie films, concerts, and classic movies.

"Spotlight" On Jennifer Hudson

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:30:04 EDT

In addition to her promising film career, 27-year-old Jennifer Hudson has been busy in the recording studio. Today, she releases her self-titled debut album and performed one of the songs on The Early Show.

Travis Barker Released From Burn Hospital

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:00:05 EDT

Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker has been released from a Georgia hospital after suffering severe burns in a fiery plane crash more than a week ago.

Campaign Fodder For Late-Night Wags

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:30:05 EDT

The 2008 presidential race is providing late-night TV hosts with a lot of comic material, even more than the dashed playoff hopes of the Mets and the disastrous day on Wall Street.

Paris Designers Defy Economic Woes

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:30:04 EDT

As retail stocks plunged, Paris designers came up with antidotes to the economic blues plaguing the luxury industry.

The Skinny On "Manorexia"

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:30:04 EDT

When we hear about anorexia or bulimia, young women come to mind. Those eating disorders are also a growing problem among young men. The Early Show looks at "Skinny America" with new information about the eating disorder.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Vs. "Christine"

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:30:04 EDT

Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus, star of the hit CBS sitcom "The New Adventures of Old Christine," shared a few laughs with Julie Chen during a visit to The Early Show.

Newman"s Favorite Role: Philanthropist

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:30:03 EDT

Actor Paul Newman, who died of cancer Sept. 26 in Connecticut, always wanted to be remembered for his children"s charity, not his acting Oscar.

Jewel Returns To Her Country Roots

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:00:06 EDT

Singer/songwriter Jewel is returning to her country roots with the release of her seventh album "Perfectly Clear" in addition to a DVD of her most memorable live performances.

Heather Locklear Arrested On DUI Charges

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:30:04 EDT

Police say they suspect the actress' driving was impaired by prescription drugs in her blood, after she was spotted driving erratically in the upscale Santa Barbara, Calif. area.

"Eagle Eye" Flies To Box Office Crown

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:30:04 EDT

Shia LaBeouf's conspiracy thriller "Eagle Eye" debuted at the top of the weekend box office with $29.2 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. The previous weekend's top flick, Sony's thriller "Lakeview Terrace," fell to No. 3 with $7 million.

Family, Friends, Fans Remember Newman

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:30:03 EDT

Fans from around the world on Saturday paid tribute to actor Paul Newman, who died of cancer a day earlier at the age of 83.

Legendary Actor Paul Newman Dies At 83

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:30:03 EDT

Paul Newman, the Academy-Award winning superstar who personified cool as an activist, race car driver, popcorn impresario and the anti-hero of such films as "Hud," "Cool Hand Luke" and "The Color of Money," has died. He was 83.

Second Cup Cafe: Lesley Roy

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:30:09 EDT

Singer/songwriter and Dublin native Lesley Roy stopped by to sing songs from her new album, "Unbeautiful."

DJ AM Released From Burn Hospital

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:00:04 EDT

Celebrity disc jockey DJ AM has been released from a Georgia hospital after suffering severe burns in a fiery plane crash a week ago, a spokeswoman for the musician said.

OK To Be Gay In Hollywood

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:00:04 EDT

Clay Aiken and Lindsay Lohan recently went public about their sexual orientation, the latest examples of Hollywood types who demonstrate that being gay and more liberal-minded is considered hip.

McCain Still Butt Of Letterman Jokes

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:00:03 EDT

With yet another verbal asssalt on Sen. John McCain, David Letterman proved that hell hath no fury like a talk show host scorned.

Old Hollywood & Big Tobacco

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:54:35 EDT

Researchers reveal details of secret deals between Hollywood and big tobacco companies from 1951 and earlier to cross promote; stars were paid handsomely to push cigarettes.

Richard Gere On Second Chances

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:30:09 EDT

For actor Richard Gere, reuniting with co-star Diane Lane in his new love story "Nights In Rodanthe" is more than just a walk down memory lane -- the movie's message is all about second chances, which he can relate to.

"Survivor" Set To Debut In Gabon Jungle

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:00:10 EDT

There may be monkeys and elephants and poisonous plants, but it is the competitors who are really dangerous, says "Survivor: Gabon" host Jeff Probst.

Letterman Unloads On McCain

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:00:04 EDT

David Letterman blew off some steam with jokes Wednesday night after GOP presidential candidate John McCain cancelled an appearance on Letterman"s show at the last minute.

Actor Booted from 'DWTS'

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:30:04 EDT

Actor Ted McGinley became the second dancer voted off "Dancing With The Stars" in a premiere week that saw five hours of programming over three night.

Barker & DJ AM Describe Escape

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:00:05 EDT

A police officer says he listened in disbelief as two men he saw running from blazing plane wreckage described how they escaped the inferno.

Ross Steps Quickly To "Dancing" Exit

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:00:02 EDT

Comedian Jeffrey Ross was voted off ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" on Tuesday night, the first of two exits planned for this week.

NY Film Festival: Energy From Abroad

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:30:05 EDT

The New York Film Festival defines itself as an annual chance to take account of the state of film as art, in the U.S. and around the world.

"CSI: NY" Season Opener Turns Up The Heat

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:30:03 EDT

The new season of the CBS hit show "CSI: New York" kicks off tonight showcasing the sizzling New York summer heat.

First Aiken Comes Out, Now Lohan

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:00:07 EDT

Lindsay Lohan has confirmed what the world has guessed: She's been dating Samantha Ronson "a very long time."

Clay Aiken Confirms He's Gay

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:30:03 EDT

The cover of the latest People magazine shows Clay Aiken holding his infant son, Parker Foster Aiken, with the headline: "Yes, I'm Gay." The cover also has the quote: "I cannot raise a child to lie or hide things."

Keira Knightley A Divine "Duchess"

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:30:05 EDT

Keira Knightley sat down with Early Show co-anchor Harry Smith to discuss her latest film, "The Duchess."

Travis Barker Endures Burn Surgeries

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:00:04 EDT

Despite several surgeries for burns over his torso and lower body, former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker is trying to stay positive after a South Carolina plane crash that killed four, including two close friends.

McDowell To Be Honored In Savannah

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:00:05 EDT

The veteran actor will get a lifetime achievement award at the Savannah Film Festival, which opens Oct. 25.

"Trace" Actress Can Now Relate

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:30:03 EDT

"Without A Trace" actress and new mother Poppy Montgomery can now relate to her character Samantha Spade.

CBS Records Signs Midnight Clear

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:00:05 EDT

Midnight Clear, winners of the The Early Show's "Living Room... LIVE! Battle of the Bands" competition, stopped by the program for a chat with co-anchor Harry Smith and perform the very music that made them win.