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• MAKING THE ROLE MAKING THE ROLE
01/11/2009
By SARA STEWART 'SHE is by far the most attractive member of the family," David Sedaris wrote of his sister Amy, "yet she spends most of her time and money disguising herself beneath prosthetic humps and appliquéd skin diseases." It's a... (2 h ago)

• AGENDA AGENDA
01/11/2009
Say "buh-bye" to Bush with a free film and brew; perfect your pose, then strike one with yoga at a bar; watch great books get acted out, comedy-style; track down the consummate cassoulet; and get your Sondheim fix at Studio 54. Tequila sunrise... (5 h ago)

• KEVIN JAMES KEVIN JAMES
01/11/2009
KEVIN James is about to go from King to minimum-wage flunky. The comedian, who for nine seasons starred in the CBS sitcom "The King of Queens," is now squeezing into a uniform for Friday's "Paul Blart: Mall Cop." James plays Paul Blart, an... (5 h ago)

• MY NEW YORK MY NEW YORK
01/11/2009
Kristen Johnston "To me, the West Village is New York. I can't imagine living anywhere else." She may love the West Village, but Kristen Johnston does have one small gripe about the family-oriented 'hood. "I wish there was better stroller... (5 h ago)

• GETTIN' BIGGIE WIT IT GETTIN' BIGGIE WIT IT
01/11/2009
IT was easy for 50 Cent, Eminem and Prince to film their stories. All they had to do was gin up a script, hire a director and play themselves. Presto: "Get Rich or Die Tryin'," "8 Mile" and "Purple Rain." Not so much for Biggie Smalls, the iconic... (6 h ago)

• B.I.G. HEART B.I.G. HEART
01/11/2009
Time has done little to heal Voletta Wallace's heart. Nearly 11 years after Christopher Wallace's tragic death, the former schoolteacher continues grieving for her only son known as Biggie Smalls. As his story is set to hit the big screen, she... (6 h ago)

• POWER RANGER POWER RANGER
01/11/2009
Apple's eight-hour laptop battery Available in the 17-inch MacBook Pro, $2,799; apple.com The big reveal at this year's Macworld Conference and Expo wasn't the cool new updates to iLife, iWork or even that they've made the world's thinnest and... (6 h ago)

• TOURNEYS THE NORM TOURNEYS THE NORM
01/11/2009
TO most fans, interna tional chess means big tournaments - or big-bucks tournaments. "Big" means massive events in major cities, like the annual Aeroflot Open, which is expected to attract hundreds of masters to Moscow next month. "Big bucks"... (6 h ago)

• BILL OF DEATH BILL OF DEATH
01/11/2009
DEAR DR. FOX: Why do vets charge to euthanize an animal when the owner has always been faithful regarding checkups and injections? - S.R., Arlington, Va. DEAR S.R.: In the old days, before dehumanizing, money-driven ways took precedence over common... (6 h ago)

• HOME OF THE BRAVE HOME OF THE BRAVE
01/10/2009
IN AUGUST, I introduced you to a pretty pit bull named Pippin, one of two dogs left alone and homeless when their owner died in her Upper East Side apartment. Pippin's friend Tyson got fostered and adopted, but no one stepped up for his girlfriend... (7 h ago)

• HOT DISH HOT DISH
01/10/2009
Recession specials abound in the New Year! On Sunday nights, chef David Burke has instituted a three-course $20.09 prix fixe menu at his new seafood restaurant. * Fishtail (135 E. 62nd St.) with options like corn and scallop chowder, Maine lobster... (7 h ago)

• LA VIE EN FOOD LA VIE EN FOOD
01/10/2009
Les Caves des Fondus 20 Prince St.; 212-966-5073 (no reservations) Sipping wine from a baby bottle may sound like a fraternity prank, but it's the way wine is served at the newly opened Les Caves des Fondus. Jacques Ouari, who fell for a similar... (7 h ago)

• MAKING THE SCENE... MAKING THE SCENE...
01/10/2009
B.East 171 East Broadway, at Rutgers Street; 212-228-3100 Hours: 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. STEALTHILY and steadily, underneath popular downtown restaurants, an interesting late-night scene is going bump in the night. At the head of the pack are... (7 h ago)

• PROOF POSITIVE PROOF POSITIVE
01/10/2009
GOLD flakes are a common enough sight in high-end liquors, but what about diamonds? In creating this premium vodka, the Slovakian distillers filter it seven times through diamond dust, which they say results in purity down to the microscopic level... (7 h ago)

• HERMAN, 32, AND WARSING, 36 HERMAN, 32, AND WARSING, 36
01/10/2009
Nov. 22 - On their wedding day, it was easy for Briana Herman and Christopher Warsing to remember how they felt on their first date. In fact, they practically experienced it all over again! The Manhattan lawyers wed before 115 guests at Bubby's Pie... (7 h ago)

• ACH-OOPS! ACH-OOPS!
01/10/2009
It can't be a good sign when a first date's most memorable conversation involved runny noses and scratchy throats, which was the case with Heather, a 24-year-old nanny, and Chris, a 24-year-old estimator for a construction company, who dined at... (7 h ago)

• TOP 5 LEAST SEXY BOOKS TO READ IN PUBLIC TOP 5 LEAST SEXY BOOKS TO READ IN PUBLIC
01/10/2009
According to randy readers at Barnes & Noble " 'The Secret.' " - Jason " 'What's Your Poo Telling You?' " - Emma "A worn copy of 'What To Expect When You're Expecting.' " - Peter "It's a tie between 'I Will Lose Weight This Time! Diet Journal' and... (7 h ago)

• MEET MARKET MEET MARKET
01/10/2009
From killer karaoke to dating disasters, Brian, a 31-year-old software salesman, knows how to laugh at himself. All this joking gent needs is a girl who's willing to giggle along with him. Diana, 26, career counselor She is: A simple girl. "My... (8 h ago)

• BEWARE THE FULL MOON BEWARE THE FULL MOON
01/10/2009
CURTIS Harrington's "Night Tide" (made in 1960 but not released until 1963) features Den nis Hopper in his first leading role. In the days before he was typecast as a weirdo, Hopper plays an innocent, baby-faced sailor who ventures into the... (8 h ago)

• YEAR OF THE MAKEUP ARTIST YEAR OF THE MAKEUP ARTIST
01/09/2009
'SHE is by far the most attractive member of the family," David Sedaris once wrote of his sister Amy, "yet she spends most of her time and money disguising herself beneath prosthetic humps and appliquéd skin diseases." It's a common... (1 d ago)

• Bigger than life Bigger than life
01/11/2009
To the tune of Biggie's No. 1 hits, the film "Notorious" tracks the iconic rapper from his straitlaced, Bed-Stuy school days to his death, just as his second album, "Life After Death," was about to sell millions. (2 h ago)

• I'm compelled to junk 'Monk,' Shalhoub s... I'm compelled to junk 'Monk,' Shalhoub says
01/11/2009
Actor Tony Shalhoub is pulling the plug on "Monk." The star said he'll start shooting the last season of the USA Network show in March, ending his run as obsessive-compulsive gumshoe Adrian Monk. (5 h ago)

• TV role's all too real to Iraq war vet TV role's all too real to Iraq war vet
01/11/2009
Some people say their life is a soap opera. J.R. Martinez can say it - and mean it. The Iraq war veteran is starring in ABC's "All My Children," playing Brot Monroe, a veteran who was badly injured in Iraq. (5 h ago)

• 'Hawaii Five-0' co-star dies at 87 'Hawaii Five-0' co-star dies at 87
01/11/2009
Harry Endo, who played a forensic scientist on the popular television show "Hawaii Five-0," died in Brooklyn after suffering a stroke, his family said Saturday. (5 h ago)

• Kate city's golden girl Kate city's golden girl
01/11/2009
For Kate Winslet - New York resident, perennial Oscar nominee and the very model of a modern major movie star - the road to her own Oscar revolution may begin at Sunday's 66th annual Golden Globe Awards. (6 h ago)

• News critics predict Golden Globe winner... News critics predict Golden Globe winners
01/10/2009
The Daily News critics got together to pick their favorite films and television shows to win at Sunday's Golden Globe Awards. (13 h ago)

• 'Idol' Constantine Maroulis won't save B... 'Idol' Constantine Maroulis won't save B'way
01/10/2009
Can an "American Idol" belter save Broadway? In a word: no. It'll take more than Brooklyn-born Constantine Maroulis to rescue the Great White Way. (17 h ago)

• School for tools School for tools
01/10/2009
If your man is a total tool and you're not ready to call it quits, he needs to be enrolled in VH1's "Tool Academy" immediately. (19 h ago)

• R. Kelly finalizes divorce with wife And... R. Kelly finalizes divorce with wife Andrea
01/10/2009
R. Kelly can officially bump and grind with whomever he chooses: He has finalized his divorce from his wife. (19 h ago)

• Tour puts Steve Winwood 'back in the hig... Tour puts Steve Winwood 'back in the high life'
01/10/2009
Steve Winwood is set to launch a new tour that includes dates at MGM Grand at Foxwoods, the United Palace in upper Manhattan and the Wellmont in Montclair, N.J. (19 h ago)

• The new music you should listen to in 20... The new music you should listen to in 2009
01/10/2009
The start of a new year gives a perfect opportunity for newer, edgier artists to get a fair hearing without the Britneys and U2s of the world hogging all the ink and airwaves. (19 h ago)

• Jesse's a 'Dead Man' riding James to ris... Jesse's a 'Dead Man' riding James to risk life & limb in Spike TV show
01/09/2009
Jesse James broke two ribs, chipped his elbow and was set on fire during the filming of his new reality series "Jesse James Is a Dead Man," yet he says his wife, actress Sandra Bullock, is still supportive. (1 d ago)

• MTV show has 'News'-worthy premise MTV show has 'News'-worthy premise
01/09/2009
"South Park" creator Matt Stone's biggest concern in executive producing MTV's latest offering, "How's Your News?," is how his and partner Trey Parker's outlandish reputation might actually hurt the program's reception. (1 d ago)

• Actor Patrick Swayze hospitalized Actor Patrick Swayze hospitalized
01/09/2009
Patrick Swayze, who has been battling pancreatic cancer for the past year, checked himself into a hospital Friday. The actor missed a planned press conference in Los Angeles for his new A&E series "The Beast," leaving the network's officials to break the news. (1 d ago)

• Studios try for 'Watchmen' settlement Studios try for 'Watchmen' settlement
01/09/2009
Moviegoers may get to watch the "Watchmen" after all. Attorneys for rival studios fighting over the release of the superhero flick told a federal judge on Friday that they're having fruitful settlement talks. (1 d ago)

• Did Golden Globes leak Anne Hathaway's w... Did Golden Globes leak Anne Hathaway's win?
01/09/2009
A gold star appeared beside Anne Hathaway's name on the Golden Globes Web site, marking her as the winner for the best film actress award. Then it disappeared. Hmmm .... (1 d ago)

• 'Australia' star Nicole Kidman trash tal... 'Australia' star Nicole Kidman trash talks ... herself
01/09/2009
Movie critics slammed Nicole Kidmans performance in the epic flop "Australia" and now even the actress herself is joining in on the trash talk. (1 d ago)

• New Sacha Baron Cohen film makes fun of ... New Sacha Baron Cohen film makes fun of Jesus
01/09/2009
Sacha Baron Cohens new movie centers around the character Bruno a gay Austrian fashion writer and pokes fun at Madonnas adopted Malawi baby, fashion, and even Jesus. (1 d ago)

• New 'Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi ready fo... New 'Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi ready for Simon
01/09/2009
Kara Dioguardi, a singer/songwriter plucked out of semi-obscurity by "American Idol" producers to shake up the judging panel on the hit show, says she sometimes intentionally goes up against Simon Cowell to keep contestants in the competition. (1 d ago)

• Lisa Bonet gives new baby really really ... Lisa Bonet gives new baby really really long name
01/09/2009
Actress Lisa Bonet's new baby is going to have a tough time learning to spell his name - he may even have a tough time pronouncing it. Here goes: Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa. (1 d ago)

• Winnie The Pooh Gets 1st Official Sequel Winnie The Pooh Gets 1st Official Sequel
01/10/2009
Publishers in Britain and the United States said they will publish a new book of Winnie-the-Pooh adventures. "Return to the Hundred Acre Wood" is the first authorized sequel to A. A. Milne's Pooh stories, first published in the 1920s. (17 h ago)

• Oscar Buzz Builds Oscar Buzz Builds
01/10/2009
Expert Tom O'Neil of the Los Angeles Times gazed into his crystal ball to predict the nominees, and winners, of this year's Academmy Awards on The Early Show Saturday Edition. (22 h ago)

• Lohan, Gal-Pal HAVE Split: Perez Hilton Lohan, Gal-Pal HAVE Split: Perez Hilton
01/10/2009
The Web's gossip king dished that and many other morsels on The Early Show Saturday Edition. (23 h ago)

• "Slumdog" Wins 5 More Awards "Slumdog" Wins 5 More Awards
01/09/2009
It was the movie critics" turn to weigh in and they chose "Slumdog Millionaire" as their favorite movie. Other winners at the Critics' Choice Awards included Sean Penn, Heath Ledger, Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. (1 d ago)

• Patrick Swayze Hospitalized With Pneumon... Patrick Swayze Hospitalized With Pneumonia
01/09/2009
Patrick Swayze has checked himself into the hospital for observation after contracting pneumonia, A&E President Abbe Raven announced Friday at a meeting of the Television Critics Association. (1 d ago)

• Wyclef Jean's Hopes For Haiti Wyclef Jean's Hopes For Haiti
01/09/2009
Wyclef Jean immigrated to the U.S. as a baby and grew up to live the American dream as a millionaire rock star. He's now using his extraordinary talents and wealth to help his native Haiti. Scott Pelley reports. Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. ET/PT. (1 d ago)

• Sting, "Diddy" Added To Globes Roster Sting, "Diddy" Added To Globes Roster
01/09/2009
Musicians are getting in on the Golden Globes fun as Sting and Sean "Diddy" Combs will be among the presenters at the ceremony at the Beverly Hilton hotel. (1 d ago)

• Golden Globes Gala Revived In '09 Golden Globes Gala Revived In '09
01/09/2009
"The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards" would be sure to tower over last year's telecast, even without trying. And executive producer Barry Adelman is trying. (1 d ago)

• "Sopranos" Actor Gets 10 Years In Prison "Sopranos" Actor Gets 10 Years In Prison
01/09/2009
A former actor on "The Sopranos" was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a botched burglary in the Bronx in which an accomplice shot and killed an off-duty police officer. (1 d ago)

• Kate Hudson Tries On Her Producer's Cap Kate Hudson Tries On Her Producer's Cap
01/09/2009
Actress Kate Hudson, who just won a People's Choice Award for favorite leading lady, proves that she has what it takes to carry such a title -- and she can add producer and mommy to her credits as well. (1 d ago)

• Buzz Briefs: Angelina Jolie, Kathy Bates Buzz Briefs: Angelina Jolie, Kathy Bates
01/09/2009
Angelina Jolie thinks about a brief return to the big screen. Kathy Bates reveals her victory over cancer. Keith Urban to perform in Daytona 500 pre-race show. (1 d ago)

• Mickey Rourke, The Comeback Kid Mickey Rourke, The Comeback Kid
01/09/2009
Mickey Rourke made a name for himself years ago in movies such as "Diner," and then he threw it all away. Now, with "The Wrestler" he's back witha vengeance. Serena Altschul has a Sunday Profile: (1 d ago)

• Cruise Gets Emotional Discussing Travolt... Cruise Gets Emotional Discussing Travoltas
01/09/2009
He called them "doting parents" and said the death of their son, Jett, at 16, is "horrific." He also stuck up for the Church of Scientology, of which he and the Travoltas are members. (1 d ago)

• YouTube Generation Taps Into Net Profits YouTube Generation Taps Into Net Profits
01/08/2009
Job losses make headlines lately, but there are jobs in a few new niche industries. One of them is online - where auteurs are making videos and profits for YouTube. Michelle Miller meets some six-figure Web entrepreneurs. (2 d ago)

• There's No Business . For Show Business There's No Business . For Show Business
01/08/2009
Right now, it's slow business for show business. By the end of this month, more than a dozen broadway shows will have closed. As Richard Schlesinger reports, on the Great White Way, not everything's coming up roses. (2 d ago)

• Travoltas Hold Private Memorial For Son Travoltas Hold Private Memorial For Son
01/08/2009
Friends and relatives of John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston gathered Thursday at his central Florida home for a memorial service to honor his 16-year-old son, Jett. (2 d ago)

• Brad: I Didn't Cheat On Jen With Angelin... Brad: I Didn't Cheat On Jen With Angelina
01/08/2009
He told W magazine he didn't start seeing Angelina until he and Jen had broken up. The editor who interviewed Pitt and wrote the story for W discussed it all on The Early Show. (2 d ago)

• Hathaway Accentuates The Positives Hathaway Accentuates The Positives
01/08/2009
Actress Anne Hathaway, who starred in the summer's blockbuster "Get Smart" and "Rachel Getting Married," is back in theaters starring in "Bride Wars" with Kate Hudson. (2 d ago)

• New Look For Golden Globe Statuette New Look For Golden Globe Statuette
01/08/2009
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has given its Golden Globe Award statuettes a facelift. (2 d ago)

• Lisa Bonet's new baby's name is a mouthf... Lisa Bonet's new baby's name is a mouthful
01/09/2009
Lisa Bonet and her husband welcomed a baby boy in December, and his name’s a real mouthful — Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa. (1 d ago)

• SAG board members may try to prevent vot... SAG board members may try to prevent vote
01/09/2009
Some board members of Hollywood's deeply splintered Screen Actors Guild may try to oust a contract negotiating team they see as too militant and cancel a strike authorization vote. (1 d ago)

• ‘Hee-Haw’ cast member Jon Hager dead at ... ‘Hee-Haw’ cast member Jon Hager dead at 67
01/09/2009
Jon Hager, who performed in the musical comedy duo The Hager Twins on "Hee-Haw," has died. He was 67. (1 d ago)

• Man made infamous by Dylan folk song die... Man made infamous by Dylan folk song dies
01/09/2009
William Zantzinger, a Maryland man who was the subject of the 1964 Bob Dylan song "The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll," has died at age 69. (1 d ago)

• Patrick Swayze checks himself into hospi... Patrick Swayze checks himself into hospital
01/09/2009
Patrick Swayze has pneumonia and has checked himself into a hospital for observation, it was revealed Friday at a press event for the Television Critics Association in Los Angeles. (1 d ago)

• ‘Not Easily Broken’ scolds working women... ‘Not Easily Broken’ scolds working women
01/09/2009
Film takes a moralistic view of relationship problems by suggesting that everything will be fixed if the wife spends less time in the office and more time having children. (1 d ago)

• R. Kelly no longer trapped in marriage R. Kelly no longer trapped in marriage
01/09/2009
R. Kelly can officially bump and grind with whomever he chooses: His divorce from wife Andrea is now final. (1 d ago)

• T.I. plans to scare teens straight on MT... T.I. plans to scare teens straight on MTV show
01/09/2009
T.I. is using his upcoming MTV reality show to scare teens straight, and it’s not part of the 1,000 hours of community service he must complete before facing a prison sentence March 27. (1 d ago)

• ‘Dexter’ brother and sister get married... ‘Dexter’ brother and sister get married
01/09/2009
Michael C. Hall and Jennifer Carpenter eloped in California on New Year’s Eve. (1 d ago)

• Ryan O’Neal pleads guilty to drug charge... Ryan O’Neal pleads guilty to drug charge
01/09/2009
Ryan O’Neal has pleaded guilty to a felony drug charge and was ordered into an 18-month drug diversion program. (1 d ago)

• Ex-‘Sopranos’ actor gets 10 years in pri... Ex-‘Sopranos’ actor gets 10 years in prison
01/09/2009
A former actor on “The Sopranos” was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for a botched burglary in the Bronx in which an accomplice shot and killed an off-duty police officer. (1 d ago)

• Cheryl Holdridge, former Mouseketeer, di... Cheryl Holdridge, former Mouseketeer, dies
01/09/2009
Cheryl Holdridge, a popular Mouseketeer on “The Mickey Mouse Club” TV show in the 1950s, has died. She was 64. (1 d ago)

• Jolie thinking about brief return to fil... Jolie thinking about brief return to film
01/09/2009
Angelina Jolie, who has been lying low since the birth of her 5-month-old twins, is thinking about a brief return to film, but very brief. (2 d ago)

• Golden Globes promise glamour and pizazz Golden Globes promise glamour and pizazz
01/09/2009
The Golden Globe Awards will be revived for viewers Sunday at 8 p.m. EST, one year after the Hollywood writers' strike shut down the star-studded event. (2 d ago)

• ‘ER’ final season extended by three epis... ‘ER’ final season extended by three episodes
01/09/2009
It will be a longer goodbye for NBC's veteran medical drama "ER," whose 15th and final season has been extended by three episodes. (2 d ago)

• Review: Feminism is a casualty in ‘Bride... Review: Feminism is a casualty in ‘Bride Wars’
01/09/2009
Why do so many movies aimed at women hate women so much? As with last year's '27 Dresses,' this film paints a picture of women obsessed with marriage. (2 d ago)

• Scoop: Cruise gets emotional about Jett ... Scoop: Cruise gets emotional about Jett Travolta
01/09/2009
A visibly shaken Tom Cruise said that it was untrue that the Church of Scientology forbids members from seeking medical attention. (2 d ago)

• On ‘Grey's Anatomy,’ not all wishes come... On ‘Grey's Anatomy,’ not all wishes come true
01/08/2009
This week at Seattle Grace, the Chief finally recognized that Seattle Grace's constant revolving door of doctors, not to mention its self-operating interns, is far from normal. (2 d ago)

• ‘Slumdog,’ ‘Milk’ win Critics’ Choice aw... ‘Slumdog,’ ‘Milk’ win Critics’ Choice awards
01/08/2009
The critics have spoken, and "Slumdog Millionaire" is their final answer. The rags-to-riches tale won a leading five prizes, including best picture, at Thursday night's Critics' Choice Awards. (2 d ago)

• Samsung Touch of Color Blu-ray Player Samsung Touch of Color Blu-ray Player
01/10/2009
Samsung has just introduced its new Blu-Ray Player called BD-P4600 Touch of Color Blu-ray Player. Just the appearance of this player makes you wanna buy one for yourself! This is very thin and light, but with more functions that a user can use. This is just 1.5 inch in size and can access wireless connection to audio and music online services. Share This (13 h ago)

• LG Touch Watch Phone: Simply Amazing LG Touch Watch Phone: Simply Amazing
01/10/2009
LG has just come out with another gadget that almost everyone perhaps would dream of having one. LG 3G Touch Watch Phone is apparently a phone that you can put right on your wrist. So there’s no hassle in bringing a bag or pouch with you when what you only need is a high-end phone. LG 3G Touch Watch phone has a built-in video-capable camera and speaker. It also has a 1.4-inch screen where you can read the messages in stored on it, and an MP3 player so you can bring along your favorite music. The price of this gadget is yet to be announced by LG. Share This (13 h ago)

• Banana Bunkers - What a Great Idea! Banana Bunkers - What a Great Idea!
01/10/2009
Fruits are very sensitive and bruise easily, so some really smart guy came up with Banana Bunkers! Yes now you can ship your bananas every which way and they will stay fresh and bruise free. Be careful who you send it to though, dear old aunt who sick in the hospital may want to receive her fruits in the traditional way. It may look a bit unusual but I’m sure you’d rather have a weird looking banana bunker in your bag than have a squished banana smeared all over your things. $5 Share This (20 h ago)

• Banana Bunkers: Protects a Bunch Banana Bunkers: Protects a Bunch
01/10/2009
Fruits are very sensitive and bruise easily, so some really smart guy came up with Banana Bunkers! Yes now you can ship your bananas every which way and they will stay fresh and bruise free. Be careful who you send it to though, your dear old aunt who’s sick in the hospital may want to receive her fruits in the traditional way. It may look a bit unusual, but I’m sure you’d rather have a weird looking banana bunker in your bag than have a squished banana smeared all over your things. $5 . Share This (20 h ago)

• Patrick Swayze Hospitalized for Pneumoni... Patrick Swayze Hospitalized for Pneumonia
01/10/2009
Patrick Swayze in ‘The Beast’ Patrick Swayze, who has made his battle with pancreatic cancer public, pulled out of a session to promote his new A&E series “The Beast” at the Television Critics Association press tour Friday because he had checked himself into the hospital. “Patrick has asked me to tell you that he has checked himself into the hospital this morning for observation after coming down with pneumonia,” A&E President Robert DeBitetto told the gathered critics. “As anyone who has had a friend or family member who is undergoing treatment for cancer must know, chemotherapy can take a toll on the immune system, and illnesses are an unavoidable part of it.” “Patrick did want me to tell you that he is very sorry he wasn’t able to attend this morning. He plans to get back promoting ‘The Beast’ as soon as he is back on his feet and feeling well again. “Patrick also asked me to tell you that he is unbelievable proud of the work that he and the entire ‘Beast’ team has done … He thanks everybody for the outpouring of support that he’s been receiving. “We all wish him the very best and hope to see him back on his feet in the very near future.” Swayze, 56, announced last May that he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. On “The Beast,” Swayze stars as veteran FBI agent Charles Barker, who’s paired with rookie agent Ellis Dove (Travis Fimmel), who in turn has been approached to act as a double-agent to help investigate his mentor. Check back with Zap2it for more news to come on Swayze’s illness and “The Beast.” (1 d ago)

• Heidi Klum makes out witha chick in fron... Heidi Klum makes out witha chick in front of Seal
01/10/2009
Seal is a lucky bastard (1 d ago)

• Heidi Klum makes out with a chick in fro... Heidi Klum makes out with a chick in front of Seal
01/10/2009
Seal is a lucky bastard (1 d ago)

• Lil Wayne Ft. Pharrell-Yes (Brand New!!)... Lil Wayne Ft. Pharrell-Yes (Brand New!!) *HQ*
01/10/2009
=High Quality= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_24OYNgVT7w&feature=channel_page&fmt=18 Lil Wayne Ft. Pharrell-Yes (1 d ago)

• HABITUAL BEAUTY: Who Said Being Curvy Is... HABITUAL BEAUTY: Who Said Being Curvy Is Wrong???
01/09/2009
These days being a woman in a size 12 or larger seems to be a bit misunderstooD but, Queen Latifah and Jordin Sparks made it clear that having curves is indeed a fabulous asset!!!! I am a curvy woman and I am completely comfortable with ... (1 d ago)

• Maino Confirms He Slapped Yung Berg In A... Maino Confirms He Slapped Yung Berg In Atl CLUB! - WorldStarHipHop.Com
01/09/2009
http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshh2P2AeQ5B8TVik64t (1 d ago)

• Robert Downey Jr. talks with S... Robert Downey Jr. talks with Steve Lopez
01/11/2009
The actor stars in 'The Soloist,' inspired by The Times columnist's reporting. When I met a street musician in downtown Los Angeles nearly four years ago, a guy playing a violin that was missing two strings, I wasn't sure I'd ever write about him. But as I got to know more about this gent, one column led to another, and then to a book called " The Soloist," and then to a movie in which Robert Downey Jr. plays yours truly. (7 h ago)

• Jim Broadbent joins the 'Harry... Jim Broadbent joins the 'Harry Potter' honor roll
01/11/2009
He is playing professor Horace Slughorn in 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.' The real honor roll at Hogwarts Academy in the " Harry Potter" films has nothing to do with child wizards and their magical aptitude: It's the list of esteemed British thespians who have been brought in to cast their spells as the colorful supporting players. (7 h ago)

• 'The Electric Company' 'The Electric Company'
01/11/2009
A revamped version of the kids show is coming, and there's lots of beat-boxing. Recent graduates of "Sesame Street" (and their parents) rejoice -- on Jan. 19 a revamped version of “The Electric Company " premieres on PBS Kids Go. And, you should know, there's lots of beat-boxing. (7 h ago)

• Change comes to '24' Change comes to '24'
01/11/2009
Season 7 brings a new (female) president and other tweaks to a series that has been out of action for more than a year and a half because of the Writers Guild strike. While Americans were looking for a president who could inspire hope, so were the producers of " 24 ." Last season's leaders ran amok, and the show's writers wanted to shake things up with someone who could stand up to Jack Bauer. (7 h ago)

• 'Night at the Museum 2: Battle... 'Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian'
01/11/2009
Director Shawn Levy: Filming the sequel at the Smithsonian was a snap. After the release of the 2006 blockbuster family comedy "Night at the Museum" about a night watchman ( Ben Stiller) who discovers that the exhibits come alive after-hours, director Shawn Levy received "countless" thank-you letters from parents and kids all over the country, and from museum curators who saw an increase in visitors as a result of the film. (7 h ago)

• TV heroes for our fraudulent t... TV heroes for our fraudulent times
01/11/2009
Some of the busiest lead characters on television have been armed with the ability to detect those who deceive. It's no surprise they've come to the rescue now. Television's current incarnation of the super-man doesn't fly or repel bullets, can't lift a car with one hand or live forever; he doesn't even (with sincere apologies to the return of Jack Bauer ) regularly take out entire platoons of bad guys with a single handgun. (7 h ago)

• Melinda Doolittle's got a sing... Melinda Doolittle's got a single
01/10/2009
Perhaps the slowest launch in "American Idol" history is finally about to take off. (14 h ago)

• 'Battlestar Galactica' countdo... 'Battlestar Galactica' countdown: Rekha Sharma
01/10/2009
The actress on playing Tory and embracing the inner Cylon. (15 h ago)

• Will the Critics' Choice Award... Will the Critics' Choice Awards predict the Oscars?
01/10/2009
Over the last seven years, it's nailed five correct. (15 h ago)

• Is Sienna Miller a Russell Cro... Is Sienna Miller a Russell Crowe casualty?
01/10/2009
Crowe reportedly forced her out of his new flm, "Nottingham." (15 h ago)

• Feminism is a casualty in ‘Bride Wars’... Feminism is a casualty in ‘Bride Wars’
01/09/2009
Why do so many movies aimed at women hate women so much? As with last year's '27 Dresses,' this film paints a picture of women obsessed with marriage. (2 d ago)

• ‘Slumdog,’ ‘Milk’ win Critics’ Choice aw... ‘Slumdog,’ ‘Milk’ win Critics’ Choice awards
01/08/2009
‘Benjamin Button’ nominated for eight awards, loses them all. (2 d ago)

• ‘The Unborn’ offers more laughs than sca... ‘The Unborn’ offers more laughs than scares
01/08/2009
Film's mythology includes the Kabbalah, hot college students, an abandoned mental institution, Gary Oldman, jogging, twins, Nazi scientists, a suicidal mother, and a lost blue mitten. (2 d ago)

• DVD reviews: ‘Vicky Cristina,’ ‘Mirrors’... DVD reviews: ‘Vicky Cristina,’ ‘Mirrors’
01/08/2009
Also new: ‘Tyler Perry’s The Family That Preys,’ ‘Appaloosa’ (2 d ago)

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01/10/2009
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• Fergie And Josh Duhamel MarriedFergie An... Fergie And Josh Duhamel MarriedFergie And Josh Duhamel Married
01/10/2009
Fergie And Josh Duhamel MarriedFergie And Josh Duhamel Married (19 h ago)

• Jett and John Travolta Jett and John Travolta
01/10/2009
Jett and John Travolta (1 d ago)

• Mistah F.A.B. Speaks Out On Bay Area Sho... Mistah F.A.B. Speaks Out On Bay Area Shooting
01/09/2009
Mistah F.A.B. Speaks Out On Bay Area Shooting (1 d ago)

• Review: 'Gran Torino' Review: 'Gran Torino'
01/09/2009
Eastwood gives Dirty Harry a fresh turn in this tale of a racist retiree who reluctantly befriends and defends his immigrant neighbors. (1 d ago)

• Review: 'Waltz With Bashir' Review: 'Waltz With Bashir'
01/09/2009
Animated documentary is a haunting meditation on the nature of guilt and survival following a hellish war. (1 d ago)

• Cities shed artful light on the canvas o... Cities shed artful light on the canvas of night
01/08/2009
As lighting moves beyond its utilitarian role, urban planners are embracing it as a way to showcase a city's character. (2 d ago)

• Play it again ... and we'll sue Play it again ... and we'll sue
01/08/2009
Venues for up-and-coming artists are disappearing as copyright licensing fees get stiffer, although some relief is in sight. (2 d ago)

• Six Picks: Recommendations from the Moni... Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff
01/08/2009
Write an inaugural speech for Obama, learn where the real dragons live, listen to Bonnaroo in the dead of winter, and more. (2 d ago)

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• New season of ‘24’ puts Jack Bauer on ho... New season of ‘24’ puts Jack Bauer on hot seat
01/08/2009
On Fox's "24," Jack Bauer has never been afraid to use any means necessary to get the information he needs -- but now the character must defend those methods. (2 d ago)

• Mandel finds laughs with hidden camera Mandel finds laughs with hidden camera
01/08/2009
Howie Mandel tosses his hat into the hidden-camera arena with “Howie Do It,” a reasonably entertaining piece of whimsy. (2 d ago)

• Paris Compares Herself to New Prada Bag Paris Compares Herself to New Prada Bag
01/09/2009
Paris Hilton claims she has only slept with "a couple of people," because she respects herself too much, even going so far as comparing her chaste sex life to a brand new Prada bag that "no one can get." Mm-kay. Paris insists that she only kisses the guys she dates and that she plays "hard to get" to see if they are serious about dating a slut an almost virgin. (1 d ago)

• Amy Winehouse Not Really Detested By Isl... Amy Winehouse Not Really Detested By Islamic Extremists
01/09/2009
Who knew Islamic extremists were so into pop culture? Actually, they aren't. If you caught the news yesterday that British singer Amy Winehouse 's name was put on some sort of Terror Target List, rest easy that the Beehive is safe... from extremists that is. She's still working on trying to kill herself. The forum Ummah.com has issued a press release that the story was concocted by a British journalist who may or may not work for The Sun, the newspaper that originally posted the story and spread like wildfire around the internet. (1 d ago)

• Lindsay Lohan Thinks Whining Will Help H... Lindsay Lohan Thinks Whining Will Help Her Land Acting Jobs
01/08/2009
Lindsay Lohan wants to be an actress not a celebrity. The mean girl says she's just a hard working, misunderstood actress who should be getting the good film roles currently going to other young actresses. Linds tells Interview magazine that she fears she isn't taken seriously by directors because of her celebrity ... and her party girl reputation, love affairs, lesbian affair, crazy family, car accidents, DUI bust, and rehab stints... but mostly her celebrity. But the 22-year-old says she is just as deserving of consideration for acting roles as her peers. And it's not her fault that she's a media whore. (2 d ago)

• What Happened to Willie Aames? What Happened to Willie Aames?
01/08/2009
Remember child actor Willie Aames from "Charles in Charge" and "Eight Is Enough"? Star magazine is running an 'exclusive' story that the once popular actor tried to kill himself on Thanksgiving Day. Aames, 48, tells the mag that, after all those years of working regularly on TV, he was forced to declare bankruptcy, had his car repossessed, and his wife of 22 years, May lo, left him. And all of that happened in the same month! (2 d ago)

• DioGuardi brings ‘girl power’ to ‘Idol’... DioGuardi brings ‘girl power’ to ‘Idol’
01/09/2009
As the new kid on the “American Idol” judges’ block, Kara DioGuardi said her presence has already changed things up as the show readies for its Season 8 premiere. (1 d ago)

• New ‘Idol’ judge wants to work with Daug... New ‘Idol’ judge wants to work with Daughtry
01/08/2009
‘Please call me,’ Kara DioGuardi said hoping the rocker was listening. (2 d ago)

• Trump rounds up celebs for latest ‘Appre... Trump rounds up celebs for latest ‘Apprentice’
01/08/2009
Country singer Clint Black, Olympian Scott Hamilton and TV personality Khloe Kardashian will be among the contestants vying to become the latest "Celebrity Apprentice" when the eighth season begins March 1. (3 d ago)

• Yo-Yo Ma Brings Remix Culture to Music's... Yo-Yo Ma Brings Remix Culture to Music's Ivory Tower
01/08/2009
Radiohead , Deerhoof , Nine Inch Nails , Public Enemy , Mariah Carey —plenty of indie, hip hop, and pop artists have welcomed others to remix their songs online. Now classical music aficionados can get in on the act. Renowned cellist and 15-time Grammy winner Yo-Yo Ma is hosting an online competition , inviting listeners to add their own accompaniment to his performance of the traditional hymn " Dona Nobis Pacem ," from his latest album, Songs of Joy & Peace . "Just releasing a CD is constraining to an artist," Ma says. "You know: 'I'm the product, you're the consumer'—it's no longer like that." In October, he posted his cello solo to the online site Indaba Music . Since then, scores of Indaba's 125,000 users—amateur noodlers, music teachers, and pros alike—have used the site's free Flash-based mixing board to add their own variations and countermelodies. In January, Indaba users will vote for their favorite arrangements, with the winner scoring a coveted recording session with Ma that will be featured on both Indaba and the cellist's own site. "Technology lets you share ideas," Ma says. "By sharing and learning and teaching, you expand your imagination." Not to mention your repertoire. (2 d ago)

• Girl Talk's Gregg Gillis Lets It 'RiP' o... Girl Talk's Gregg Gillis Lets It 'RiP' on Copyfight, Tour Vlogging
01/08/2009
After releasing the sample-riddled (and critically acclaimed) Feed the Animals in 2008, musical mashup master Gregg Gillis takes center stage in a crowd-sourced documentary about remix culture. (2 d ago)

• Scoop: Stars saving red-carpet best for ... Scoop: Stars saving red-carpet best for inaugural
01/08/2009
Celebrities aren't very interested in what they will wear to upcoming awards shows — they're already looking ahead to the outfits they'll don for Barack Obama's inauguration. (2 d ago)

• Fans celebrate Elvis Presley’s 74th birt... Fans celebrate Elvis Presley’s 74th birthday
01/08/2009
Priscilla Presley led several hundred fans in singing “Happy Birthday” on Graceland’s front lawn Thursday. (2 d ago)

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