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 'Chuck & Larry' Edges Out Harry Potter |
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Monday, July 23 2007 @ 09:24 AM CDT 2 commentsMost Recent Post: 04/14 09:43PM by asdsa
Two guys named Chuck and Larry edged out a teenager named Harry at the weekend box office. Adam Sandler and Kevin James' comedy "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry" overcame bad reviews to debut ahead of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," according to studio estimates Sunday. But they were close enough that there was a slight chance rankings could change when final weekend figures come out Monday.
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| Female President Next for Fox's '24' |
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Monday, July 23 2007 @ 09:24 AM CDT 1 commentsMost Recent Post: 03/16 03:28AM by toneypan
The United States will have a female president next year — on the Fox TV series "24."
Tony Award-winning actress Cherry Jones will play President Allison Taylor when the show about the exploits of counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) returns in January for its seventh season, the network announced Sunday.
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| Groening Reveals Roots of Marge's Hair |
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Monday, July 23 2007 @ 09:23 AM CDT 1 commentsMost Recent Post: 04/15 11:48AM by Annetta
Marge Simpson's gravity-defying blue beehive is a hybrid creation, Matt Groening has revealed.
The "Simpsons" matriarch's impressive hair was inspired by "The Bride of Frankenstein" and by his own mother's hairdo from the 1960s, the series' creator told The New York Times Magazine in an interview published Sunday.
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| Potter Magic: Deathly Hallows Breaks Sales Records |
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Monday, July 23 2007 @ 09:22 AM CDT 1 commentsMost Recent Post: 03/16 03:30AM by toneypan
It is the richest going-away party in history.
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," the seventh and final volume of J.K. Rowling's all-conquering fantasy series, sold a mountainous 8.3 million copies in its first 24 hours on sale in the United States, according to Scholastic Inc.
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| Police Protecting NBA Referee Donaghy From Threats |
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Monday, July 23 2007 @ 09:19 AM CDT 0 comments Post a comment
NBA referee Tim Donaghy, who's being investigated by the FBI for betting on games he worked, had local lawmen at his Florida home Sunday because of threatening phone calls he's received, according to The New York Post.
Three squad cars from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office arrived at Donaghy's home in Bradenton, Fla.
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| Beckham Finally Makes Galaxy Debut |
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Monday, July 23 2007 @ 09:17 AM CDT 2 commentsMost Recent Post: 07/10 03:55AM by quintoncarso
David Beckham made his long-awaited debut for Los Angeles Galaxy in front of a capacity crowd when he came on as a substitute in the 78th minute of Saturday's exhibition match against Chelsea.
The England midfielder, who has been struggling to recover from an injury to his left ankle, was cheered loudly by the 27,000 fans at the Home Depot Center as he ran on to the pitch in place of striker Alan Gordon.
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| Harrington Wins British Open in Playoff |
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Monday, July 23 2007 @ 09:15 AM CDT 3 commentsMost Recent Post: 03/16 03:32AM by toneypan
Irishman Padraig Harrington beat Sergio Garcia of Spain by one stroke in a four-hole British Open playoff on Sunday to land his maiden victory in a major and the first by a European for eight years.
Harrington, 35, completed the extra holes in 15 shots (level par) after the two Ryder Cup colleagues had finished the championship locked together on seven-under 277 following an incident-packed day of high drama on the east coast of Scotland.
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| Yankees Hit 6 HRs in 21-4 Rout of Rays |
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Monday, July 23 2007 @ 09:14 AM CDT 3 commentsMost Recent Post: 03/16 03:35AM by toneypan
The New York Yankees scored 10 runs in the fourth inning and Alex Rodriguez hit his 498th career homer in a 21-4 pounding of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays on Sunday.
Every starter had a hit, scored and drove in a run as the Yankees ripped five Devil Rays pitchers for 25 hits.
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| Rowling Bids Her Boy Wizard Goodbye |
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Friday, July 20 2007 @ 09:17 AM CDT 2 commentsMost Recent Post: 03/16 03:40AM by toneypan
Harry Potter's life hangs in the balance. Millions of fans are holding their breath. Meanwhile, his creator is baking a cake — and keeping her secret.
On Saturday, readers around the globe will learn the schoolboy wizard's fate with the publication of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," the seventh and final book in J.K. Rowling's fantasy series. Will Harry defeat his evil nemesis, Lord Voldemort, and restore order to the wizarding world? Will he die in the attempt, as many fans fear — and as Rowling, an expert narrative tease, has hinted?
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| Lohan Surrenders to Police in May Crash |
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Friday, July 20 2007 @ 09:14 AM CDT 1 commentsMost Recent Post: 04/15 11:45AM by Annetta
Lindsay Lohan turned herself in to face charges of driving under the influence in connection with the Memorial Day weekend hit-and-run crash that sent her into rehab.
Accompanied by her attorney, the 21-year-old actress surrendered at the Beverly Hills Police Department Thursday afternoon to be fingerprinted and photographed, Officer Brian Ballieweg said.
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| Vick's Troubles Suspend Release of Nike Product |
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Friday, July 20 2007 @ 09:13 AM CDT 1 commentsMost Recent Post: 03/16 03:39AM by toneypan
Michael Vick's legal troubles prompted Nike on Thursday to suspend the release of its latest product line named after the Atlanta Falcons quarterback.
Nike has told retailers it will not release a fifth signature shoe, the Air Zoom Vick V, this summer. Nike spokesman Dean Stoyer said the four shoe products and three shirts that currently bear Vick's name will remain in stores.
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| Derek Fisher Returning to Lakers |
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Friday, July 20 2007 @ 09:12 AM CDT 0 comments Post a comment
Derek Fisher's widely anticipated move to the Los Angeles Lakers is expected to be formally announced by the NBA team on Friday after the veteran guard cleared waivers on Thursday.
In a statement, the Lakers said there would be "media availability to discuss Fisher's contract signing to join the Lakers" at the team's headquarters in El Segundo on Friday.
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| Beckham's Debut Will Likely Be Delayed |
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Friday, July 20 2007 @ 09:12 AM CDT 1 commentsMost Recent Post: 04/15 11:28AM by Annetta
David Beckham all but ruled himself out of his planned debut for L.A Galaxy on Saturday in a friendly against Chelsea.
The England midfielder has been struggling to recover from an injury to his left ankle.
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| Yao Ming Hits Back at "Privileged" Jibes |
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Friday, July 20 2007 @ 09:11 AM CDT 1 commentsMost Recent Post: 04/15 11:26AM by Annetta
Houston Rockets centre Yao Ming has hit back at an official Chinese newspaper that branded him "privileged" and accused him of using injuries as an excuse to avoid national team duties, local media reported.
The China Sports Daily, mouthpiece of the country's sport ministry, questioned Yao's commitment this week in a commentary titled: "When will Yao Ming join the national team?"
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| Bonds 2 Behind Aaron After HRs 752, 753 |
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Friday, July 20 2007 @ 09:09 AM CDT 3 commentsMost Recent Post: 03/16 03:43AM by toneypan
Barry Bonds closed to within two home runs of tying Hank Aaron's all-time career record in the San Francisco Giants' 9-8 loss to the Chicago Cubs in National League play on Thursday.
Bonds broke out of his worst slump in six years after sitting out three games to rest his sore legs, with his two home runs giving him 753, three away from beating Aaron's career total of 755.
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| Launch Night Looms for Harry Potter Book |
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Thursday, July 19 2007 @ 09:43 AM CDT 2 commentsMost Recent Post: 04/02 12:43AM by lisalisa
Leaks. Lawsuits. Profiteering. What a way to treat such a fine young man like Harry Potter.
Despite pleas for silence from author J.K. Rowling and some leading Potter fan sites, publishing's secret of all secrets — whether the wizard lives or dies — is in danger of becoming plain gossip as publication approaches for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows."
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| Search For Barker's Replacement Goes On |
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Thursday, July 19 2007 @ 09:42 AM CDT 0 comments Post a comment
CBS is finding it tough to replace Bob Barker on "The Price Is Right" because he has "the biggest shoes in Hollywood to fill," CBS entertainment chief Nina Tassler said Wednesday.
Comedian Drew Carey is among those the network is talking with about the job, she said. Carey will host CBS' prime-time game show "Power of 10," debuting in August.
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| Post-Patinkin Fix for 'Criminal Minds' |
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Thursday, July 19 2007 @ 09:41 AM CDT 0 comments Post a comment
The abrupt departure of Mandy Patinkin from "Criminal Minds" is forcing CBS to revise the drama before its fall return and fend off questions about his exit.
Patinkin, 54, citing creative differences, asked to be released from his role as FBI profiler Jason Gideon, it was announced earlier this week.
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| 'Bury My Heart,"Sopranos' Top Emmy Nods |
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Thursday, July 19 2007 @ 09:40 AM CDT 0 comments Post a comment
"The Sopranos," the mob series that went to its grave with a shockingly inconclusive finale, found a happy ending Thursday with 15 Emmy nominations including best drama.
The made-for-TV movie "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee" led all nominees with 17 bids.
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| Live From New York, It's LeBron |
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Thursday, July 19 2007 @ 09:39 AM CDT 2 commentsMost Recent Post: 04/15 11:24AM by Annetta
Cavaliers All-Star forward LeBron James, fresh off co-hosting the ESPY Awards earlier this month, will host the season premiere of "Saturday Night Live" in September, an NBC spokesman confirmed on Wednesday.
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