Actors John Cusack, left, and Johnny Depp arrive at the Hotel Jerome in Aspen, Colo., March 5, 2005, for a private memorial gathering in honor of the late Hunter S. Thompson. The author, a longtime resident of nearby Woody Creek, died Feb. 20 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Online Film Contest
Actor Robert De Niro listens in front of a computer screen displaying the Amazon.com Web site, during a news conference for the Tribeca Film Festival, in New York, March 3, 2005. The festival announced the launch of a short film competition in which Amazon.com customers will be able to judge films online.
Actor Robert De Niro, center, shakes hands with Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos, left, and American Express Chief Marketing Officer John Hayes, right, during a news conference for the Tribeca Film Festival, in New York, March 3, 2005. The festival and Amazon.com announced the launch of a short film competition. American Express is a sponsor of the festival.
Celebrity Poker
Actress Mimi Rogers, left, gets ready to make a bet as professional poker player Scott Bushman looks on during the "All In Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament," Feb. 22, 2005, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.
Singer-songwriter Deborah Gibson poses for photos as she arrives to the "All In Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament," Feb. 22, 2005, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.
Actress Jennifer Tilly waits for a hand of cards during the "All In Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament," Feb. 22, 2005, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.
Olivier Awards
Sir Trevor Nunn holds his Olivier Award as British actress Tamzin Outhwaite looks on, at a central London hotel, Feb. 20, 2005. The Olivier Awards are named after one of Britain's most famous actors, Sir Laurence Olivier. Nunn's "Hamlet" by Shakespeare at the Old Vic theater won the award for Best Revival.
"Sex and the City" actress Kim Cattrall poses with British actor Richard Griffiths after he won an Olivier Award for his role in the play "The History Boys," Feb. 20, 2005.
Actor Nathan Lane, left, and his British co-star in "The Producers," Lee Evans, hold the Olivier Awards they picked up for the Best New Musical, at a central London hotel, Feb. 20, 2005.
Nathan Lane and Laura Michelle Kelly holding their Olivier Awards, at a central London hotel, Feb. 20, 2005. He won for best actor in a leading role in the musical "The Producers," and Kelly won for her role in "Mary Poppins."
Shooting 'Klimt'
Actor John Malkovich poses in a studio in Bottrop, Germany, in front of a reproduction of a painting by art nouveau artist Gustav Klimt, Feb. 8, 2005. Malkovich plays the famous Austrian painter who died in 1918 in the film "Klimt," which began shooting in January.
Daytona 500
Actor Ashton Kutcher talks with reporters prior to the start of the Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Feb. 20, 2005. Kutcher was the honorary starter for the auto race.
Actor Matthew McConaughey screams the words "Gentlemen, start your engines" just prior to the start of the Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Feb. 20, 2005. McConaughey served as grand marshal for the race.
Ashton Kutcher, Daytona 500 honorary starter, left, talks with grand marshal, actor Matthew McConaughey, after being introduced to the fans prior to the start of the Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Feb. 20, 2005.
Singer and actress Vanessa Williams sings the national anthem prior to the start of the Daytona 500, at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Feb. 20, 2005.
Ashton Kutcher, Daytona 500 honorary starter, waves as he is introduced to the fans prior to the start of the Daytona 500, at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Feb. 20, 2005.
Singer and actress Vanessa Williams is surrounded by soldiers trying to take her photo after she sang the national anthem at the start of the Daytona 500, at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., Feb. 20, 2005.
Mariah's New Disc
Here's a behind-the-scenes photo from Mariah Carey's new video. Carey and director Brett Ratner teamed up for her first two videos from her new album, "The Emancipation of Mimi," due out April 12. The videos feature cameos by actor Wentworth Miller, producer Jermaine Dupri, actor Eric Roberts and rap star/Def Jam President Jay Z, among others.
A behind-the-scenes photo from Mariah Carey's new videos from her album, "The Emancipation of Mimi," to be released April 12. The first video for the hit single, "It's Like That," hit the airwaves at the end of February.
Hometown Honors
Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman, right, listens as Floyd Melton III reads a list of the actor's film credits during the Greenwood-Leflore County (Miss.) Chamber of Commerce meeting, Feb. 3, 2005. Freeman is the 2005 Leflore County Hall of Fame Award winner. He lives in Tallahatchie County and went to school in Greenwood.