Thursday, July 29
MJ's doctors cleared in his death
LOS ANGELES, July 30 (UPI) -- The California state attorney general's office said seven doctors and a nurse investigated will not be charged in the death of pop music icon Michael Jackson.
Brazilian supermodel undergoing sex change
BRASILIA, Brazil, July 30 (UPI) -- Brazilian supermodel Lea T, star of Givenchy's new ad campaign, is preparing for a sex change, from male to female, ABC News said.
Report: DiCaprio drops out of Gibson movie
LOS ANGELES, July 29 (UPI) -- Hollywood film actor Leonardo DiCaprio will not star as planned in a Viking picture Mel Gibson is to direct, a source close to the actor was quoted as saying.
Jennifer Grey to appear on 'House'
LOS ANGELES, July 29 (UPI) -- Actress Jennifer Grey has signed on as a guest star on the U.S. medical drama "House" this fall, a show representative said Thursday.
Drew Carey loses 70 pounds
LOS ANGELES, July 29 (UPI) -- U.S. comedian and game-show host Drew Carey has lost 70 pounds, UsMagazine.com reported Thursday.
Marc Anthony sets concert tour
CHICAGO, July 29 (UPI) -- Marc Anthony is planning a U.S. and Latin American concert tour, its producers, the Cardenas Marketing Network, announced Thursday.
DeGeneres quits 'American Idol'
LOS ANGELES, July 29 (UPI) -- Ellen DeGeneres said via Twitter Thursday she won't be returning as a judge on "American Idol" next season.
Ariz. files appeal in immigration law case
Arizona Thursday filed an appeal with the U.S. District Court for the 9th Circuit, asking that a ruling on the state's new immigration law be overturned.
Senate panel grills former Arlington cemetery officials
WASHINGTON -- Two former top officials of Arlington National Cemetery faced hostile questioning on Capitol Hill Thursday about years of negligence that led to unmarked and mismarked graves and mishandled remains.
Lewis to co-star in movie 'Vamps'
LOS ANGELES, July 29 (UPI) -- Richard Lewis' publicist has confirmed the U.S. actor and comedian landed a role in the horror-comedy "Vamps," with Sigourney Weaver and Alicia Silverstone.
Abandoned British ship found in arctic
BANKS ISLAND, Northwest Territories, July 29 (UPI) -- Canadian archaeologists have found the HMS Investigator, a British ship abandoned in the arctic ice 155 years ago.
NASCAR, DirecTV execs to go 'Undercover'
LOS ANGELES, July 29 (UPI) -- Executives from NASCAR, DirecTV, Chiquita Brands International and Great Wolf Resorts are to appear in Season 2 of the U.S. reality series "Undercover Boss."
Sheen expected back to work next week
LOS ANGELES, July 29 (UPI) -- Charlie Sheen is expected to start work next week on Season 8 of "Two and a Half Men," the U.S. sitcom's executive producer said.
Chris Klein prolongs rehab stay
LOS ANGELES, July 29 (UPI) -- Chris Klein's publicist says the "American Pie" star has decided to stay in rehab longer than the 30 days for which he initially signed up.
'Cop Out' tops U.S. DVD sales chart
LOS ANGELES, July 29 (UPI) -- The Bruce Willis police comedy "Cop Out" is the top-selling DVD in the United States, Rentrak reported Thursday.
'Lie' stands tall on U.S. record chart
LOS ANGELES, July 29 (UPI) -- Eminem's "Love the Way You Lie" featuring Rihanna is No. 1 for a second week, Billboard.com reported Thursday.
Obama gives 'View'-point on many topics
NEW YORK, July 29 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama discussed jobs, the economy, race, his legacy, Afghanistan and Lindsey Lohan Thursday on "The View."
Oldest British Twitterer dies at 104
BRADFORD, England, July 29 (UPI) -- A centenarian who gained a celebrity following as the oldest British Twitterer has died at 104.
Wednesday, July 28
Estrada, Ferrigno star in Web comic book
GLENDALE, Calif., July 28 (UPI) -- The makers of Butterfinger candy bars have unveiled an online, interactive comic book starring U.S. actors Erik Estrada, Lou Ferrigno and Charisma Carpenter.
Stars line up for NY cancer benefit
WATER MILL, N.Y., July 28 (UPI) -- Kelly Ripa, Ashley Greene, Donna Karan, Ariel Foxman and InStyle are to serve as hosts of the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund's upcoming New York fundraiser.
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