 ABC News | 'The Rocker': Lite Show, By Kurt Loder MTV.com - "The Rocker" is about a dumped musician attempting a comeback with a band composed of little kids, and hoping in the process to wreak vengeance on the now-successful group that discarded him. A Hard Rainn's Gonna Rock 'The Rocker' |
 MTV UK | Dave Matthews Band's saxophone player dies Entertainment Weekly - LeRoi Moore, saxophonist and founding member of Dave Matthews Band, died on Tuesday from complications stemming from an ATV accident he suffered in June. Video: AP Top Stories DMB loses a member |
 ChattahBox | Ellen on the Wedding: 'It Was All a Blur' People Magazine - By Stephen M. Silverman With the "I Dos" still fresh on her mind, Ellen DeGeneres joined the coverage of her weekend nuptials by addressing her fans on the Web site of her syndicated TV show. Ellen wears the pants Official wedding photo: Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi |
 BBC News | Glitter facing Thai deportation BBC News - Thai authorities say they are preparing to expel former pop star Gary Glitter who refused to board a UK-bound flight, saying he was having a heart attack. Video: Vietnam Releases Gary Glitter From Prison Shamed star Glitter in airport standoff |
 PSX Extreme | Is 'Guitar Hero' saving rock 'n' roll? CNN - By Denise Quan LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Metallica's Lars Ulrich loves Black Sabbath and Deep Purple -- and so does his 10-year-old son. MS: All 360 rhythm-game instruments compatible, too Sony Promises PS3 Instrument Compatibility Across All New Major ... |
 eFluxMedia | John Lennon's killer tells parole board he is 'ashamed' of what he did USA Today - Mark David Chapman, who was denied a parole for the fifth time last week for killing John Lennon, told the New York state parole board at his hearing that he is "ashamed" of what he did, The Associated Press and The New York Times report. Shame Isn’t Enough to Get Mark David Chapman Parole on Fifth Attempt Lennon Killer 'Ashamed |
 Boston Globe | The Verdict at MSNBC: Maddow Gets Own Show Washington Post - By Howard Kurtz Rachel Maddow has been sounding off about politics on MSNBC so often she might as well have her own show. The liberal commentator and Air America radio host, who has become a breakout star for the cable channel during the presidential ... MSNBC Welcomes Rachel Maddow as Prime-Time Show Host Why Rachel Maddow getting her show matters — a lot |
 Monsters and Critics.com | It's a happy day for 'The Fonz' Greater Milwaukee Today - By JOHN BUCHEL - GM Today Staff Jim an Marie Wiedmeyer of Slinger drove "Laverne & Shirley" - Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams - from the Pfister Hotel to the unveiling of "the Bronze Fonz" in their salmon and white 1957 Ford Fairlane convertible. Video: ShowBiz Minute: Francis; Applegate, The 'Fonz' TV Land in Milwaukee erects bronze 'Fonzie' |
 BBC News | Fox Is Allowed to Press Warner Over Rights to ‘Watchmen’ New York Times - Warner Brothers, via AP The rights to ‘Watchmen,’ a highly anticipated release from Warner Brothers next year, may belong to Fox, a federal judge ruled. 'Watchmen' movie under attack Fox seeks to stop WB's "Watchmen" after court win |
 Ottawa Citizen | Feature: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* (in Woody ... IFC - By Matt Singer As far back as last February, the press began speculating about a supposed lesbian tryst between the stars of Woody Allen's new film "Vicky Christina Barcelona. Vicky Stiller Kiefer Tatooine: "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," "Tropic ... Theatrical Review of Vicky Cristina Barcelona |
Country Star Wants Cold One, Gets Cold-Cocked TMZ.com - Country star Pat Green wanted a beer on stage the other night -- he got one, all right. Green was singin' after a NASCAR race Saturday when he asked all his rowdy friends, "Anyone got a beer? Singer knocked cold by beer can Singer Pat Green asks for a cold one and gets knocked out cold |
 BBC News | 'Lord' fellowship signs on for 'Hobbit' Variety - By DAVE MCNARY Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens have officially signed on to collaborate on "The Hobbit" and its sequel with director Guillermo del Toro. Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens on ‘The Hobbit’ Hobbit Hires, Bond Rejection. Trade Roughage 08/20/08 |
 WNCT | Mayor Bloomberg Chasing Windmills (Literally!) Gothamist - Mayor Bloomberg took another step in introducing green ideas for New York City by announcing the city would start looking at off-shore windfarms. Bloomberg Offers Windmill Power Plan NYC mayor calls for wind turbines atop skyscrapers |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Cruise's Cameo Shocker—Based on a Real Person! E! Online - Tom Cruise has finally got folks laughing with him, not at him. For two secs, at least. And all it took was some arm hair, a bald cap and a gut. Video: Robert Downey Jr. On 'Thunder' Patricia E. Bauer: A movie, a word and my family’s battle |
 Ottawa Citizen | 'The Hills' star Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt might marry on MTV New York Daily News - By CRISTINA KINON "The Hills" couple Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt may make their union as man and wife official live on MTV. The Hills - The More Things Change... The Hills: Hating On Lo |
 New York Daily News | Coward preys on elderly New York Daily News - BY SIMONE WEICHSELBAUM and EDGAR SANDOVAL He chooses the weakest victims - the elderly - and attacks from behind, choking them until they crumble to the ground. Video: Raw Video: Elderly Women Attacked NY Police Trying To Find Man Who Preys On Elderly Women |
Tom Cruise Forms 'Sleeper' Cell Zap2it.com - Tom Cruise is setting up an adaptation of the graphic novel "Sleeper" with Sam Raimi. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cruise is "loosely attached to star" in the adaptation of the DC Comics/Wildstorm series, currently set up at Warner Bros. Tom Cruise wakes up "Sleeper" Cruise's Blockbuster Sleeper |
 New York Daily News | Amanda Beard Denies Dating Michael Phelps – But Says He's Not 'Nasty' People Magazine - By Cynthia Wang Olympic swimmer and model Amanda Beard swears she was just joking around Tuesday when she went on the air with 93.7 KRQ Tucson's Johnjay and Rich in the Morning. Amanda Beard: Dating Michael Phelps would be 'nasty' “Ew, no!” No Michael Phelps for Amanda Beard Please! |
 BBC News | Britney Spears' a slave for legal fees New York Daily News - By JO PIAZZA Resolving her custody dispute with ex-husband Kevin Federline has left Britney Spears with some hefty legal bills. Court documents obtained by CNN show that Spears' legal bills from two law firms who represented her in trying to gain ... Britney Owes Big Money for Custody Battle Britney Spears Custody Battle With Kevin Federline Carries A Hefty ... |
 Washington Post | Did Harry Potter's privates push 'Half Blood Prince'? Los Angeles Times - It was recently announced that the next "Harry Potter" movie, "The Half-Blood Prince," was being pushed from this fall (Nov. 21) to next summer (July 17). Exclusive: Dan Radcliffe New York TimesTalk full interview Potter Fans Not Taking Delay Lightly |