Willem Dafoe, Miss Piggy confirmed for Disney Expo
With headliners ranging from Willem Dafoe to John Lasseter to Miss Piggy, Disney's third annual D23 Expo -- in which the studio introduces its upcoming film slate to fans -- has been set for August 19-21 at the Anaheim Convention Center, the studio announced Tuesday.
Keanu Reeves in financing talks for directorial debut
Keanu Reeves is in negotiations with China Film Group and Village Roadshow Pictures to get funding for "Man of Tai Chi," a Mandarin-and-English-language movie that Reeves will star in and direct, individuals familiar with the project told TheWrap.
E! staffer held in stabbing death of estranged wife
A longtime facilities manager for the E! cable TV network is being held in an Alhambra, California, jail on $2.7 million bail, accused of fatally stabbing his estranged wife last week, while injuring her sister and himself in the attack.
"Kid" from 80s hip-hop band Kid 'n Play arrested
One half of the late 1980s hip-hop band Kid 'n Play was arrested on Tuesday for skipping out on a court hearing in connection with a 2010 drunk driving conviction, court officials.
"Kid" from 80s hip-hop band Kid 'n Play arrested
One half of the late 1980s hip-hop band Kid 'n Play was arrested on Tuesday for skipping out on a court hearing in connection with a 2010 drunk driving conviction, court officials.
S. California grocery workers press for contract
Roughly 62,000 grocery workers in Southern California are ready to vote on giving their unions the go-ahead for a strike if Ralphs, Vons and Albertsons supermarkets do not put an acceptable contract offer on the table by next week, a union spokesman told Reuters on Tuesday.
Emmy organizers honor TV crime show host John Walsh
"America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh, whose TV crime show has helped police capture 1,500 fugitives and find 50 missing children since 1988, is being given an honorary award from organizers of the Emmys.
Bonds fund star Gundlach to face grilling at trial
Jurors will finally have a chance to hear directly from Jeffrey Gundlach when the outspoken "king of bonds" takes the stand, expected as soon as Wednesday, in his high-stakes courtroom battle with his former employer, Trust Company of the West.
Gloria Steinem hopes for TV boycott of 'Playboy Club'
Veteran women's rights campaigner Gloria Steinem said on Friday she hoped TV viewers would boycott "The Playboy Club", calling the 1960s nightclubs tacky and far from the glamorous places depicted in the show.
Charges dismissed over supposed tape of NBA star Shaq
A judge on Tuesday dismissed the charges against seven reputed gang members accused of abducting a music producer to demand the return of a supposed sex tape featuring former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal.
"Glee 3D" soundrack akin to Kidz Bop or Stars on 45
In "Saturday Night Live's" last two seasons, one of the best recurring bits has been Nasim Pedrad as Bedelia, the teenaged girl who's a little too eager to be best buddies with her slightly puzzled parents.
"Hunger Games" sequel film already has release date
Lionsgate is still shooting "The Hunger Games," but already has set a date for the second film in the series.
'Harry Potter' Tops 'Twilight' at Teen Choice Awards
You can add another feat of magic to resume of Harry Potter: he beat "Twilight" at the Teen Choice Awards.
Country hunk Luke Bryan confined by "Tailgates"
If you're trying to distinguish between the young male country singers who all seem to be releasing albums at once, and you're not sure which one Luke Bryan is, here's the key: He's the one with the teeth.
No DNA match for latest DB Cooper suspect, FBI says
DNA analysis has failed to establish a link between the skyjacker dubbed D.B. Cooper and a new suspect in the decades-old case, but the results do not rule out that he may have been the culprit, the FBI said on Monday.
Disney's "John Carter" to debut in IMAX 3D
Disney's "John Carter" will be released in IMAX 3D on March 9, 2012, along with its worldwide release, the studio announced Monday.
Cheryl Hines goes from "Curb" to "Suburgatory"
The biggest difference between Cheryl Hines' work on "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Suburgatory?" She doesn't have to write her own lines on the new ABC sitcom.
New details emerge on Charlie Sheen's "Men" death
Charlie Sheen's "Two and a Half Men" character, Charlie Harper, may not be going out in accordance with the old saying, "Live fast, die young and leave a pretty corpse."
"Big Brother" propels CBS to night's ratings win
The 2011 Teen Choice Awards on Fox suffered a significant drop in the ratings compared to last year's ceremony, while "Big Brother" once again propelled CBS to the top overall slot on Sunday, according to preliminary numbers.
Classic "Dirty Dancing" film to get Hollywood remake
The classic 1987 film "Dirty Dancing" is getting a remake, adding songs from the 1960s and brand new compositions to some of the original music, film studio Lionsgate said on Monday.
McDonald's global July same-store sales up 5.1 percent
McDonald's Corp reported a better-than-expected 5.1 percent rise in global July sales at established restaurants on Monday, as it takes share from rivals with low-priced food and new drinks.
Gregg Allman cancels tour due to respiratory illness
Gregg Allman, the southern rock legend and frontman for The Allman Brothers Band, has canceled a series of summer concerts due to a lingering upper respiratory condition, his representative said on Monday.
Dodgers attendance drops amid on and off-field woes
The Los Angeles Dodgers have suffered an 18 percent plunge in paid attendance this season, as experts say disgusted fans were turning their backs on the team's poor play and unpopular owner.
NBC4 big winner in Los Angeles Area Emmys
The Los Angeles NBC affiliate, NBC4, was the clear champ at Saturday Night's Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards, taking home 13 awards to six for its closest competitor, KTLA5.
FX renews "Louie," "Wilfred," "Sunny"
FX has renewed the comedies "Louie" and "Wilfred" for one year each, and has ordered two more seasons of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," with an option for a third.
Cable network Starz inks programming deal with BBC
Reps for Liberty Media-owned Starz on Sunday confirmed to TheWrap that the pay cable network has struck a deal with BBC Worldwide Productions to co-produce TV shows.
Zooey Deschanel is more "adorkable" than adorable
Zooey Deschanel has been described as adorable in virtually every single article ever written about her - including this one. But the actress told a room of reporters gathered at the Television Critics Association summer press tour's session for her new Fox comedy, "New Girl," that she doesn't think of herself that way.
Paramount prepping for life without DreamWorks Animation
Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman would have preferred to keep the focus squarely on the media giant's robust third-quarter profits.
Lady Gaga accused of copying "Judas"
Lady Gaga on Friday was slapped with a lawsuit claiming her hit song "Judas" on the new album "Born This Way" was copied from a similar tune by a Chicago-based singer and songwriter.
Simon Cowell predicts 'X Factor' will thrash rivals
Big, brash and confident as ever, Simon Cowell said on Friday that his upcoming "The X Factor" would thrash the competition on U.S. television and topple "American Idol" as the nation's most-watched show.