Ledger-Enquirer.com: AP Entertainment http:///259/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from Ledger-Enquirer.com en-us Copyright 2008 Ledger-Enquirer.com AP Entertainment 60 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:08:01 EST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys support@Ledger-Enquirer.com List of top 20 shows in prime-time Nielsen ratings http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/530027.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/530027.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:02 EST Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for Nov. 24-30. Listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week. An "X" in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation. Madonna, a president and ex-rebel hostage meet http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/530013.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/530013.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:52 EST Madonna met with a president and a former guerrilla-held hostage Tuesday at Argentina's presidential palace, where she filmed "Evita" 12 years ago. Rosie's dreams of TV variety comeback are dashed http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529968.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529968.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:02 EST Rosie O'Donnell's dream of bringing back the television variety show was dashed. Longtime film-academy accountant Spoerri dies http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529946.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529946.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:17 EST Otto Spoerri, dubbed "the ultimate arbiter of industry power" because he determined seating at the Oscars, has died. He was 75. 'Boeing-Boeing' sets a Jan. 4 closing date http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529900.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529900.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:07 EST Broadway's high-flying "Boeing-Boeing" is landing. 'Guys and Dolls' finds its Sky and Sarah http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529898.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529898.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:22 EST Broadway has found its new Sky Masterson and Sarah Brown. Hudson in-law charged with killing 3 relatives http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529863.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529863.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:07 EST Jennifer Hudson's brother-in-law was charged with murder Tuesday in the shooting deaths of three of the actress's family members, including the 7-year-old son of his estranged wife. NBC exec: 'Meet the Press' deal close for Gregory http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529886.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529886.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:27 EST NBC News is close to naming chief White House correspondent David Gregory as Tim Russert's replacement on the top-ranked Sunday political talk show "Meet the Press," a network executive said Tuesday. Roman Polanski requests dismissal of sex charge http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529874.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529874.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 23:07 EST Lawyers for Roman Polanski, a fugitive for 30 years in a notorious sex case involving a 13-year-old girl, filed a request Tuesday to dismiss the charge against him because of prosecutorial and judicial misconduct. 'Scrubs' returns with a 'friend' as its guest star http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529844.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529844.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:22 EST "Scrubs" will have a new medical plan when it returns next month. After seven seasons on NBC, the hospital comedy will air on ABC starting Jan. 6, with Courteney Cox Arquette in a guest role as Sacred Heart's new chief of medicine. Celebrities to flock to inauguration for Obama http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529797.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529797.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:52 EST The Super Bowl? Forget it. The Oscars? Who cares. The biggest star-studded event on the horizon is President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration. TV soaps and their stars face cost-cutting http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529786.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529786.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:47 EST The troubles that are part of imaginary life on daytime dramas are hitting those shows for real in the form of budget cuts and dismissals. Coleman pleads no contest to disorderly conduct http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529779.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529779.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:27 EST Gary Coleman has pleaded no contest to a disorderly conduct charge stemming from a September incident at a bowling alley. The 40-year-old former star of "Diff'rent Strokes" was ordered to pay a $100 fine in a Payson court Tuesday. He also pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge, which will be waived if he doesn't have any other violations within a year. Families move into homes that Pitt built http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529628.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529628.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:42 EST It was a bittersweet moment for Brad Pitt, walking through the Lower 9th Ward neighborhood where families were preparing to spend their first holidays since Hurricane Katrina. Extra jump rope for lingerie models pre-show http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529561.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529561.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:32 EST Let's take a moment to savor this little tidbit: Even Victoria's Secret's handpicked "angels" ramp up the cardio and cut out the carbs before they parade around in their underwear for a nationally televised broadcast. Classic holiday stories inspire during tough times http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529541.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529541.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:13 EST Hard times have you down this holiday season? Take a trip to the library for some inspiration from treasured stories of Christmas past. Swayze says he's winning fight against cancer http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529534.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529534.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:03 EST Patrick Swayze is angry about tabloid reports that say he doesn't have long to live. The actor, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier this year, issued a statement Tuesday affirming that so far he is winning his fight against the disease and responding well to treatment. Missing juror for `Sopranos' trial found in jail http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529396.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529396.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:06 EST A juror was AWOL for the murder trial of a former "Sopranos" actor but he has turned up - behind bars. `Rachel,' `River,' lead Spirit Award nominees http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529486.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529486.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:42 EST Anne Hathaway's family drama "Rachel Getting Married," the border-smuggling tale "Frozen River" and the Deep South saga "Ballast" led nominees Tuesday for the Spirit Awards with six nominations each, including best picture. A high note for Callas: Plaque marks NY birth site http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529453.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529453.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:11 EST And a star was born. Few surprises on Walters 'Fascinating People' list http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529427.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529427.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:36 EST There aren't many surprises on this year's list of "The 10 Most Fascinating People." Pitt hates the paparazzi, talking about his family http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529399.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529399.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:11 EST Brad Pitt has some strong words for the paparazzi. Publisher of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt quits http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529342.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529342.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:02 EST The senior vice president and publisher of adult trade books at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has quit, effective Dec. 10. Former La Scala choir master Bertola dies at 87 http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529331.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529331.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:01 EST Giulio Bertola, who directed the choir at Italy's famed La Scala theater in 1983-91, has died after a long illness, the opera house said Tuesday. He was 87. Piano for the queen: Condi Rice plays the Palace http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529140.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529140.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:31 EST Live from the palace - Condi Rice on piano! Producers use LA Times ad to toss salvo at SAG http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529205.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529205.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:31 EST Hollywood's studio heads, stuck in a standoff with the Screen Actors Guild, are making their plea to the rest of the industry in a full-page ad in the Los Angeles Times as the threat of a strike looms. Coming soon to Blockbuster stores: concert tickets http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529202.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529202.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:26 EST Blockbuster Inc. will begin selling concert tickets at about 500 of its video rental stores, bolstering its effort to create a one-stop shop for entertainment. Italy: La Scala deal reached, premiere saved http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529136.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/529136.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:26 EST The management of La Scala says it has reached a deal with a performers' union to save the gala premiere of the new season. iTunes: Coldplay, Leona Lewis topped sales in 2008 http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/528827.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/528827.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:06 EST Coldplay was the hottest iTunes album download this year: Its "Viva la Vida" was crowned the best-selling album of 2008, while Leona Lewis's "Bleeding Love" was named the top-selling single. `Cadillac Records' plays song you've heard before http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/528651.html http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/259/story/528651.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:21 EST Darnell Martin could have made an entire movie about Muddy Waters. Or Etta James. Or Chuck Berry.