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Hollywood

Phil Spector’s lawyers file appeal in murder case

by reporter March 12, 2010 Entertainment

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Lawyers for music producer Phil Spector have appealed his conviction for killing a Hollywood actress, claiming the trial judge made several errors including introducing new evidence at his second trial.

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Peter Jackson’s Wellywood sign faces legal challenge

by reporter March 12, 2010 Entertainment

Film director Peter Jackson may face legal action over his plans to install a version of the famous Hollywood sign in New Zealand.

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TBS casts actresses for "Security" drama pilot

by reporter March 12, 2010 Entertainment

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – TBS has cast Constance Zimmer and Kat Foster as the leads in its drama pilot “In Security.”

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Fox mulling "Avatar" summer re-release

by reporter March 12, 2010 Entertainment

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Get ready for “Avatar”-plus.

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"Matrix" bad guy eyes "Captain America" villain

by reporter March 12, 2010 Entertainment

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Australian actor Hugo Weaving, who played bad guy Agent Smith in the “Matrix” franchise, is in talks to join the “Captain America” movie as the villainous Red Skull.

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Sequels, reboots bring sizzle to summer box office

by reporter March 11, 2010 Entertainment

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Summertime moviegoers tend to vote early and, if things go well, often.

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"Alice" set to stay No. 1 at box office

by reporter March 11, 2010 Entertainment

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Reigning champ “Alice in Wonderland” is sure to score an easy victory at the weekend box office in North America despite four wide releases hitting theaters Friday.

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Travis Barker, A-Trak Rock Hollywood Gig With Kid Cudi, Lil Jon

by reporter March 11, 2010 Entertainment

Duo played second-ever live show Wednesday night. By Kelly Marino Travis Barker and DJ A-Trak perform in Los Angeles on Wednesday Photo: MTV News/ Kelly Marino LOS ANGELES — On Wednesday night, Travis Barker and DJ A-Trak played their second-ever public show together — and although the set was quick, it did not disappoint, featuring guest spots from Lil Jon , Kid Cudi and Kid Sister . Travis Barker, DJ A-Trak Play Hollywood Performing in front of a sold-out crowd at Hollywood’s Roxy Theatre, the duo hit the ground running the minute they took to the stage.

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What Would Gerard Butler ‘Telephone’ Lady Gaga About?

by reporter March 11, 2010 Entertainment

The ‘Bounty Hunter’ star wants some fashion advice from Gaga.

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‘American Idol’ Shocker: Lilly Scott, Alex Lambert, Katelyn Epperly, Todrick Hall Exit

by reporter March 11, 2010 Entertainment

Shaky singers Aaron Kelly and Paige Miles survive to make it to the season-nine top 12. By Gil Kaufman Lilly Scott on “American Idol” Thursday Photo: Fox After months of auditions, nail-biting Hollywood drama and three sometimes-painful live-performance weeks, America finally got its top 12 on “American Idol” Thursday night (March 11) on a show that provided some of the first true surprises — and shocking exits — of season nine

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Corey Haim Was ‘All Over The Place’ On Last Film, Producer Says

by reporter March 11, 2010 Entertainment

‘I tried my best not to enable, but I should have tried to do more to help,’ says ‘DaZe’ producer Miller Uwanawich. By Larry Carroll Corey Haim Photo: Jason Kempin/ FilmMagic Since the news broke of Corey Haim’s death , many fans and curious onlookers have been interested in the status of the nearly dozen films he had in some stage of development around Hollywood

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Travis Barker And DJ A-Trak Call Their Shows ‘A Spectacle’

by reporter March 11, 2010 Entertainment

‘Every moment is like a slap in the face,’ Trak says of their onstage collabos. By James Montgomery, with reporting by Kelly Marino Travis Barker and DJ A-Trak Photo: MTV News Fans who packed Hollywood’s Roxy Theatre on Wednesday night to catch Travis Barker and DJ A-Trak’s second-ever performance no doubt left the place feeling like the dynamic duo had rehearsed their airtight set to within an inch of its life

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Corey Haim’s MTV Interviews Through The Years

by reporter March 11, 2010 Entertainment

MTV first caught up with the late ‘Lost Boys’ star in 1987. By Eric Ditzian Corey Haim in 1987 Photo: MTV News From Corey Haim’s teenage years as a Hollywood heartthrob to his attempts at a comeback, MTV News has followed the actor’s career and sat down for several on-cameras interview with him

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‘American Idol’ Experts Predict Who’s Going Home Tonight

by reporter March 11, 2010 Entertainment

Things aren’t looking good for Paige Miles and Aaron Kelly. By Gil Kaufman Paige Miles Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images This year’s “American Idol” top 12 will be revealed on Thursday night’s (March 11) show, but not before the final four semifinalists are shown the door. Unlike previous weeks, when it was fairly obvious which two guys and two girls would be leaving the show, the competition has finally begun to get tighter, and making the call this week is a bit harder.

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ABC places "Trust" in Mark Burnett game-show pilot

by reporter March 10, 2010 Entertainment

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Mark Burnett is back in the game-show business, two months after one of his projects was scuttled by Fox amid allegations that it might have been rigged.

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