Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Yahoo! News: Politics News

Yahoo! News: Politics News


Producers acknowledge voting issues at `Dancing' (AP)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 02:25 PM PST

In this publicity image released by ABC, Jennifer Grey, right, and her partner Derek Hough perform on the celebrity dance competition series, 'Dancing with the Stars,' on Monday, Nov. 22, 2010 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/ABC, Adam Larkey)AP - Is a voting bloc of Sarah Palin supporters enough to give daughter Bristol the mirrorball trophy on "Dancing With the Stars"? Will Jennifer Grey's perfect score and superior dance skills land her the win? And how will voting issues at ABC Monday night affect the outcome?


Taylor Swift tackles 4 continents on 2011 tour (AP)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 12:16 PM PST

Taylor Swift poses with the award for country favorite female artist backstage at the 38th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)AP - Taylor Swift will be hitting the road again in early 2011 with an ambitious schedule that includes 19 countries on four continents.


Review: 'Burlesque' shakes, shimmies, doesn't stir (AP)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 11:05 AM PST

In this film publicity image released by Screen Gems, Christina Aguilera is shown in a scene from, 'Burlesque.' (AP Photo/Screen Gems, Stephen Vaughan)AP - Stop me if you think you've heard this one before.


Report: Ugly Betty Actor Murdered Mother with Samurai Sword (omg!)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 11:14 AM PST

omg! - Police say actor Michael L. Brea killed his mother while reciting biblical passages

New Details on Kim Kardashian's "Sexy" Romance With Gabriel Aubry (omg!)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 02:21 PM PST

omg! - A pal reveals the reality star has been dating Halle Berry's ex for "weeks"

ROLL CALL: Gwyneth Paltrow Admits, 'I'm Just A Lush' (omg!)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 02:19 PM PST

omg! -

By Jesse Spero

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Plus, a slew Hollywood reboot & prequel news including "Harry Potter," "Buffy" and "Mean Girls"!

Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans!

Christian Bale Says That Next Batman Film Will Be His 'Last One' (omg!)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 02:11 PM PST

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Christian Bale is committed to donning the black cape one more time as Batman in the next installment of the franchise, but as for confirming the film's title, leading lady (or ladies) or villains - if Christian doesn't hear it straight from director Christopher Nolan's mouth, it isn't true.

Access Hollywood caught up with Christian during the junket for his latest film, "The Fighter," co-starring Mark Wahlberg, where he said he was ready to bring "The Dark Knight" back to the big screen one more time. ...

Lawyer Says Texts Between Charlie Sheen & Capri Anderson Not Hush Money As She Meets With Assistant District Attorney (omg!)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 02:09 PM PST

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The saga of Charlie Sheen and adult film actress Capri Anderson continued to unfold on Tuesday.

Snag Tickets to Justin Bieber's 3D Film (omg!)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 10:58 AM PST

omg! - Check out the buzzed about flick before it hits theaters

Real World Alum Becomes WWE Champ! (omg!)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 11:30 AM PST

omg! - Mike "The Miz" Mizanin wins his first wrestling championship title

Britney Spears' mom loses defamation case appeal (AP)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 01:10 PM PST

FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2008 video frame grab release by AP Television, manager Sam Lutfi leaves UCLA medical center after visiting Britney Spears in Los Angeles. A California appeals court has rejected a bid by Britney Spears' mother Lynne to have a defamation claim filed by Lutfi thrown out. Lutfi sued Spears and her mother, Lynne, for libel and defamation in February 2009. The case cited numerous passages from Lynne Spears' book, 'Through the Storm,' in which she accused Lutfi of drugging and controlling her daughter. (AP Photo/APTN, file)AP - A California appeals court rejected a bid Tuesday by Britney Spears' mother to have a defamation claim by the singer's former manager and confidante thrown out.


CBS notches another weekly win in viewership (AP)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 11:24 AM PST

AP - CBS not only held its customary top spot in prime-time viewership last week, but also forecast itself the winner of the November ratings sweep, its 10th consecutive victory in that competition.

Save the date: Wills and Kate, April 29, the Abbey (AP)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 12:11 PM PST

Westminster Abbey is seen in London, Thursday, Nov.18, 2010. Westminster Abbey emerged today as the firm favorite to be the venue of Prince William's wedding after being visited by his bride-to-be, Kate Middleton.The 28-year-old paid a brief visit last night to the Abbey, which has hosted the weddings of the Queen and Queen Mother and was where the funeral of William's mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, was held.However, the couple, who were today spending their first day apart since announcing their engagement, said they needed more time to make the final decision about where and when they make their vows.A St James's Palace spokesman said: 'Miss Middleton paid a short, private visit to Westminster Abbey in order to be able to consider it as an option. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)AP - Pomp and circumstance — what "Britain does best" — will rule the day when Prince William and Kate Middleton get married April 29 at Westminster Abbey.


Sheen's NYC incident sparks abuse claims, lawsuit (AP)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 07:09 AM PST

** CORRECTS DATE OF INTERVIEW TO NOV. 22 ** In this publicity image released by ABC, Capri Anderson, the woman who was found locked in a bathroom of actor Charlie Sheen's hotel room on Oct. 25, 2010 is shown during an interview on 'Good Morning America,' on Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, in New York. Anderson said she's suing the actor for battery and false imprisonment, and plans to file a criminal report with New York City police. (AP Photo/ABC, Heidi Gutman)AP - Roughly a month after a wild night that left a New York hotel room in tatters and sent Charlie Sheen to the hospital, the drama continues.


"Sarah Palin's Alaska" ratings plummet (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 02:47 PM PST

Reuters - After setting a ratings record last week on U.S. cable network TLC, Sarah Palin's reality show plummeted for its second episode.

Ingrid Pitt, doyenne of horror films, dies (AP)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 02:53 PM PST

AP - steffanie pitt says that her mother collapsed while on her way to a birthday dinner to be held in her honor over the weekend. LONDON (AP) — Ingrid Pitt, who survived a Nazi concentration camp to become an acclaimed British movie actress, has died.

Britney Spears' mom loses defamation case appeal (AP)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 01:10 PM PST

FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2008 video frame grab release by AP Television, manager Sam Lutfi leaves UCLA medical center after visiting Britney Spears in Los Angeles. A California appeals court has rejected a bid by Britney Spears' mother Lynne to have a defamation claim filed by Lutfi thrown out. Lutfi sued Spears and her mother, Lynne, for libel and defamation in February 2009. The case cited numerous passages from Lynne Spears' book, 'Through the Storm,' in which she accused Lutfi of drugging and controlling her daughter. (AP Photo/APTN, file)AP - A California appeals court rejected a bid Tuesday by Britney Spears' mother to have a defamation claim by the singer's former manager and confidante thrown out.


Adrien Brody wins horror-film lawsuit (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 02:51 PM PST

Reuters - Adrien Brody has won a lawsuit against the producers of an Italian horror movie called "Giallo."

Corrected: Mark Twain death centennial sparks wave of nostalgia (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 02:48 PM PST

Reuters - One hundred years after reports of his death were correct, not exaggerated, Mark Twain is a hot commodity again with an autobiography on the best-seller list and a new CD celebrating his legacy.

Palin book sets out her "commonsense" platform (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 02:37 PM PST

Reuters - If seeing Sarah Palin as a cable television pundit and a reality show star has Americans wondering who she is, her new book makes her case that she is not just a celebrity but a politician -- one with what clearly sounds like plans for a White House run.

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