Friday, May 27, 2011

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Yahoo! News: Politics News


Lindsay Lohan settles suit over 2007 highway chase (AP)

Posted: 27 May 2011 12:27 PM PDT

FILE - In this April 12, 2011 file photo, actress Lindsay Lohan poses during a news conference for the film 'Gotti: Three Generations', based on the life of John Gotti, in New York.   (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, file)AP - Lindsay Lohan has settled a lawsuit filed by a woman who was chased by the actress in a pre-dawn pursuit that has haunted the actress in civil and criminal courts for nearly three years.


'Taxi,' 'Grease' star Jeff Conaway dies at 60 (AP)

Posted: 27 May 2011 01:59 PM PDT

Actors Jeff Conaway (L) and Didi Conn attend the celebration of the DVD release of AP - Jeff Conaway, who starred in the sitcom "Taxi," played swaggering Kenickie in the movie musical "Grease" and publicly battled drug and alcohol addiction on "Celebrity Rehab," died Friday. He was 60.


Court refuses to reconsider Spector's appeal (AP)

Posted: 27 May 2011 01:22 PM PDT

AP - An appeals court on Friday refused to reconsider music producer Phil Spector's appeal of his murder conviction, saying there was overwhelming evidence of his guilt.

Wow! Jane Fonda, 73, Sizzles in Tight, Glam Gown (omg!)

Posted: 27 May 2011 02:39 PM PDT

omg! - The actress sparkled in Roberto Cavalli at the amfAR Gala last week

Khloe Kardashian Teams Up with NIVEA to Get Rid of Her Cellulite (omg!)

Posted: 27 May 2011 02:35 PM PDT

omg! - "Yes, I have cellulite -- that's no secret," the reality TV star says

Celebs Party at 'the Beach' in Vegas (omg!)

Posted: 27 May 2011 02:30 PM PDT

omg! - Halle Berry, Reggie Bush, and others celebrate the grand opening of Nikki Beach in Sin City.

Access Week In Geek (May 27, 2011): Who Might Be Directing Hugh Jackman In 'The Wolverine'? (omg!)

Posted: 27 May 2011 02:16 PM PDT

omg! -

By Jim Kiernan

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- In the AccessHollywood.com Week In Geek, who might be stepping up to direct Hugh Jackman in "The Wolverine?"... What may delay the planned release date of the "Star Trek" sequel ? And, there is a full trailer park with new sneek peaks of "Green Lantern," "The Muppets," and "Torchwood."

See Pippa Middleton's Glam Shopping Outfit! (omg!)

Posted: 27 May 2011 02:06 PM PDT

omg! - Plus, a pal tells Us she's prepping to move in -- and eventually wed -- her beau of one year

Amy Winehouse heads back to rehab (omg!)

Posted: 27 May 2011 02:00 PM PDT

omg! - Reuters - Troubled British singer Amy Winehouse is heading back to rehab, her spokeswoman said on Friday.

Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez's Island Fever! (omg!)

Posted: 27 May 2011 01:30 PM PDT

omg! -

MAUI, Hawaii -- Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are heating up the islands!

The teen stars were spotted on Thursday in Maui, Hawaii, sharing quite a few passionate kisses as they frolicked in the waves.

Weather Channel's Bettes image brings home tornado (AP)

Posted: 27 May 2011 10:58 AM PDT

In this undated photo provided by the Weather Channel, meteorologist Mike Bettes, center, interviews a victim of hurricane Katrina. Bettes arrived in Joplin, Mo. right after the recent tornado and began doing live reports.  (AP Photo/The Weather Channel)AP - The Weather Channel's Mike Bettes arrived in storm-ravaged Joplin, Mo., right after a tornado had ripped through its soul. He looked around, spoke to the camera and began to cry.


Rep: Amy Winehouse checks into treatment program (AP)

Posted: 27 May 2011 09:51 AM PDT

In this Jan. 20, 2010 file photo, British singer Amy Winehouse arrives at Magistrates Court in Milton Keynes, England.  (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, file)AP - A representative for Amy Winehouse says the singer has checked into a treatment program in London.


The exit factor: Britain's sweetheart dumped in US (AP)

Posted: 27 May 2011 09:23 AM PDT

FILE - A Feb. 15, 2011 photo from files showing Cheryl Cole. British sweetheart Cheryl Cole's has been dumped from U.S. television, and tabloid media say she lost her big break in part over fears American audiences wouldn't understand her regional accent, or the phrases unique to her corner of Britain.  Cole, whose rags-to-riches showbiz story captivated Britain, had been expected to appear as a judge on Simon Cowell's 'The X Factor' due to premiere in the United States later this year. But on Friday, May 27, 2011, Britain's tabloids announced that the 27-year-old had been removed as a judge, and her official status with the program, which has already started shooting, remains unclear. (AP Photo/PA,Yui Mok) UNITED KINGDOM OUT  NO SALES  NO ARCHIVEAP - LONDON — In northeastern England they say she's a canny lass — and maybe that's the problem.


Abdul, Cowell getting along on 'X Factor,' for now (AP)

Posted: 27 May 2011 06:41 AM PDT

AP - Paula Abdul said Friday her reunion with Simon Cowell on his new talent show is going great, for now.

New "Formerly Hot Life" series based on blog, bestseller (Reuters)

Posted: 27 May 2011 02:11 PM PDT

Reuters - Former "Better With You" co-executive producers John Hoberg and Kat Likkel have signed on to create and executive producer Stephanie Dolgoff's "My Formerly Hot Life."

Orlando Bloom joins Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit" (Reuters)

Posted: 27 May 2011 02:57 PM PDT

Reuters - "Lord of the Rings" star Orlando Bloom has joined the cast of Peter Jackson's upcoming "Hobbit" movies -- even though his character, the elf Legolas, doesn't appear in J. R. R. Tolkien's original novel.

Vivaldi biopics go head-to-head (Reuters)

Posted: 27 May 2011 02:33 PM PDT

Reuters - It's dueling violins as two biopics on legendary Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi go head-to-head, with Boris Damast's long-in-development project set to beat Patricia Riggen's "Vivaldi" out of the gate.

Sony restoring game network in Asia; to testify in U.S. (Reuters)

Posted: 27 May 2011 12:47 PM PDT

A man looks at Sony Corp's products at an electronics store in Tokyo May 26, 2011. REUTERS/Toru HanaiReuters - Sony Corp said it will start restoring its PlayStation videogame network in Japan and elsewhere in Asia on Saturday, more than a month after a massive security breach leaked personal details on tens of millions of accounts.


The show will go on, Bono promises of troubled "Spider-man" (Reuters)

Posted: 27 May 2011 03:02 PM PDT

Reuters - Despite all the technical glitches, cast injuries and opening-night delays, Bono said the Broadway musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" is still a firm go for a June 14 opening.

Orlando Bloom joins Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit" (Reuters)

Posted: 27 May 2011 02:57 PM PDT

Reuters - "Lord of the Rings" star Orlando Bloom has joined the cast of Peter Jackson's upcoming "Hobbit" movies -- even though his character, the elf Legolas, doesn't appear in J. R. R. Tolkien's original novel.

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