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Zalman King, a onetime actor who went on to produce and direct numerous films including "Wild Orchid," died Friday after a lengthy battle with cancer, his son-in-law said.

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Review: 'Chronicle' springs surprisesupdated Fri Feb 03 2012 12:01:26

Just when I was ready to scream if I had to sit through another found-footage chunk of FX out of the "Blair Witch"/"Paranormal Activity" playbook, along comes "Chronicle" to make me a believer.

Obsessions: When a TV show overstays its welcomeupdated Fri Feb 03 2012 09:42:33

A TV series' 100th episode signifies success and, in most cases, a profitable afterlife in syndication.

Review: Madonna's 'W.E.' is handsomely producedupdated Fri Feb 03 2012 07:57:36

There's a pretty good chance that you missed Madonna's first film as writer-director, the low budget London comedy "Filth and Wisdom."

Former Beatle Ringo Starr on his new albumupdated Thu Feb 02 2012 18:47:38

Ringo Starr walks into the hotel suite at the Beverly Hills Hotel carrying a brown paper bag.

Ana Gasteyer's Twitter campaign pays off updated Thu Feb 02 2012 16:58:11

She could be the greatest tweeter in the world ... if only Twitter would verify her.

Coroner in Amy Winehouse case resignsupdated Thu Feb 02 2012 10:20:57

The coroner who conducted the inquest into the death of Amy Winehouse has resigned, raising the possibility that the case could be reopened.

'American Pie' star coming to 'Franklin & Bash'updated Thu Feb 02 2012 10:08:57

TNT's "Franklin & Bash's" second season is getting a boost from actors from "American Pie" and "Nurse Jackie."

'Soul Train' legend remembered as 'pioneer'updated Thu Feb 02 2012 01:21:07

As news spread that "Soul Train" legend Don Cornelius died Wednesday morning of a gunshot wound at the age of 75, fans and friends took to Twitter to express their grief in a stream of condolences that continued Thursday.

Lenny Kravitz opens up about the 'Hunger Games' movie updated Wed Feb 01 2012 17:08:04

Lenny Kravitz chose a life of rock and soul a long time ago and until recently was never tempted by the movies.

How Don Cornelius became the 'pope of soul'updated Wed Feb 01 2012 15:59:18

Don Cornelius never led a civil rights march, launched a boycott or gave a speech before a cheering crowd of protesters.

Tracy Morgan's mom pleads for his help saving home; he says stories "untrue"updated Wed Feb 01 2012 15:59:06

Tracy Morgan's mother says she struggled for years to provide the comedian with everything he needed as a child, but now that she's out of work and facing foreclosure he's refusing to help her.

Kellie Pickler on her new country album and growing upupdated Wed Feb 01 2012 09:47:12

If you've cast Kellie Pickler as either an "American Idol" runner-up, pop-country musician or both -- it's time to re-evaluate.

Authorities: 'Soul Train' founder dead of gunshot woundupdated Wed Feb 01 2012 09:42:03

Don Cornelius, the founder of the "Soul Train" television show, was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to his head Wednesday, authorities said. He was 75.

Marc Cherry pilot ordered by ABC: Is 'Devious Maids' the next 'Housewives'?updated Wed Feb 01 2012 09:40:27

Mob wives, devious maids and a magical Manhattan are among the pilot ideas just ordered by ABC.

What shakeup means for 'X Factor'updated Tue Jan 31 2012 15:53:30

Having watched as countless contestants said their goodbyes on season 1 of "The X Factor," judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger and host Steve Jones will now do the same, without so much as a highlight reel to play them off.

Adele's well and Grammy bound, singer tweetsupdated Tue Jan 31 2012 12:12:51

Adele's vocal cords have healed from surgery in November, allowing the 23-year-old British songstress to perform on the Grammys stage next month, she and the Recording Academy confirmed Tuesday.

Review: Lana Del Rey's 'Born to Die' updated Tue Jan 31 2012 10:04:26

After six months of fevered conjecture over the very existence of Lana Del Rey, the heavy-lidded chanteuse whose hypnotic ''Video Games'' fiercely divided the blogosphere last summer, it's still not clear exactly what the argument is.

'Hunger Games' director: Jennifer Lawrence 'should be nominated'updated Tue Jan 31 2012 10:01:34

With less than two months to go before the March 23 premiere of "The Hunger Games," the first installment of Suzanne Collins' breathlessly addicting trilogy, director Gary Ross is already predicting the possibility of another nomination for his 21-year-old star Jennifer Lawrence come next year's Oscars.

Caught on cameraupdated Mon Jan 30 2012 15:44:59

Madonna to premiere new video on 'Idol'updated Mon Jan 30 2012 13:08:41

Madonna will premiere the video for "Give Me All Your Luvin," the first single from her new album MDNA, on this Thursday's episode of "American Idol."

'The Grey' tops box office with $20 mil updated Mon Jan 30 2012 09:42:19

Liam Neeson, fighter of wolves, may be the closest thing the box office has to an alpha male.

Gallery: Couture at the Screen Actors Guild Awardsupdated Sun Jan 29 2012 20:00:51

'The Help' wins ... and wins again ... and wins again at SAG awardsupdated Sun Jan 29 2012 01:13:49

"The Help," a movie about the treatment of maids in a Mississippi town during the civil rights era, took top honors at the Screen Actors Guild Awards Sunday night, making it the movie to watch as the Oscar awards approach next month.

Etta James remembered as an authentic voice at funeralupdated Sat Jan 28 2012 01:03:36

About 300 mourners remembered legendary singer Etta James on Saturday as an authentic voice whose velvety vocals bridged genres from blues to rock.

Woman on 911 tape: Demi Moore 'convulsing' after 'smoking something'updated Fri Jan 27 2012 18:18:20

A woman called 911 soliciting help for actress Demi Moore, whom she said was "convulsing" and "burning up" after "smoking something," according to a recording of the call obtained Friday from the Los Angeles Fire Department.

David Arquette to guest on 'Cougar Town'updated Fri Jan 27 2012 17:25:27

They've been separated for about a year-and-a-half , but Courteney Cox and David Arquette are proving once again they have no hard feelings.

Seal on breakup: 'It doesn't really make sense'updated Fri Jan 27 2012 14:33:42

Seal admits to Piers Morgan that the hardest thing he ever had to do was sit his children down and tell them that their parents were parting ways.

Review: 'Man on a Ledge' is convolutedupdated Fri Jan 27 2012 14:20:12

For a film with such a straightforward title, "Man on a Ledge" turns out to be remarkably convoluted.

Review: 'The Grey' is a walk on the wild sideupdated Fri Jan 27 2012 14:19:30

Writer-director Joe Carnahan wisely gets back to basics in "The Grey" after the over the top CGI heroics of "The A-Team."

Mean girls: Fighting on reality TVupdated Fri Jan 27 2012 10:41:10

Table flipping. Hair pulling. Name calling. Glass chucking. Fist throwing.

Rihanna to produce UK fashion competition show updated Fri Jan 27 2012 10:24:20

Rihanna has signed on to be the executive producer of a new fashion competition show being developed for British television.

'At Last' is our song: Thank you, Etta Jamesupdated Fri Jan 27 2012 09:24:10

The familiar string intro filled the room. The happy couple stepped onto the dance floor. And as they took each other's arms, Etta James' voice began to tell the story of their marriage.

Kim Richards on 'Housewives' reunion: 'I'm an alcoholic'updated Thu Jan 26 2012 16:42:37

After watching Kim Richards' bizarre behavior on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" for months, we finally know the reason the reality TV star was acting strangely, and why she checked into rehab in early December.

Chesney, Swift lead in Academy of Country Music Awards nominationsupdated Thu Jan 26 2012 12:14:51

Taylor Swift gets a chance to extend her reign as the Academy of Country Music's entertainer of the year, but she's competing with four-time winner Kenny Chesney and nominees Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton.

Michael Jackson's kids immortalize dad's glove, footprintsupdated Thu Jan 26 2012 10:36:39

Michael Jackson's oldest son, Prince, compared putting the singer's shoe and glove imprints in cement at Hollywood's Grauman's Chinese Theatre to accepting a Grammys lifetime achievement award two years ago on behalf of his late father.

ABBA to release first new song in 18 years updated Thu Jan 26 2012 10:36:15

ABBA have announced plans to reissue their final album, "The Visitors," with a previously unreleased song on April 23.

Marg Helgenberger on shooting her final 'CSI' episodeupdated Thu Jan 26 2012 10:34:51

Goodbye, Catherine!

Glen Campbell's 'Goodbye' takes detour to Grammysupdated Wed Jan 25 2012 23:00:32

Music star Glen Campbell, who launched his "Goodbye Tour" last year, will be honored with a special tribute at the Grammy Awards next month, a source involved in the show said.

Jen Schefft expecting second childupdated Wed Jan 25 2012 15:35:32

Another "Bachelorette" baby!

'Final Countdown' actor James Farentino diesupdated Wed Jan 25 2012 12:19:10

Actor James Farentino, whose television acting career began in the early 1960s, died at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, according to a hospital spokeswoman. He was 73.

'Weed Wars' star on politics, activism and wellnessupdated Wed Jan 25 2012 10:23:58

When he co-founded Harborside Health Center, the world's largest medicinal-cannabis dispensary, located in Oakland, California, five years ago, Steve DeAngelo's goal was to provide a safe, comfortable, organized alternative to what he saw as a broken system in the state, professional thugs on one side, irresponsible stoners on the other.

Why Heidi and Seal put on a 'perfect couple' frontupdated Wed Jan 25 2012 10:20:55

As Seal opens up about his split from Heidi Klum and details about their fight-filled trip to Aspen emerge, friends of the couple reveal that the couple took great pains to hide the cracks in what seemed to be a storybook romance.

'Wet Hot American Summer': Where are they now?updated Wed Jan 25 2012 09:33:57

Sharon Osbourne: 'I'm going to be the grandmother from hell'updated Tue Jan 24 2012 16:35:10

Sharon Osbourne has never been known to hold back -- and she certainly won't start when her first grandchild arrives later this year.

Etta James funeral plans announcedupdated Tue Jan 24 2012 16:22:06

The Rev. Al Sharpton will preside at Saturday's funeral for Etta James, the legendary singer's family said Tuesday.

Halle Berry's nanny fears baby's dad, court document saysupdated Tue Jan 24 2012 16:08:03

Halle Berry went to court Tuesday as her young daughter's nanny asked a judge for a restraining order against the 3-year-old's father, saying she feared Gabriel Aubry's "dangerous and aggressive behavior."

With 2012 nominees, Oscar looks to the pastupdated Tue Jan 24 2012 12:54:21

Oscar wants to take you back in time.

Gallery: 84th Academy Awards -- best picture nomineesupdated Tue Jan 24 2012 11:13:58

Oscar snubs Michael Fassbender, Leonardo DiCaprio, 'Tintin'updated Tue Jan 24 2012 10:40:46

Shame, indeed.

'Hugo,' 'The Artist' lead Oscar nominationsupdated Tue Jan 24 2012 10:17:04

Martin Scorsese's "Hugo," with 11 Academy Award nominations, and Golden Globe winner "The Artist," with 10, lead the list of best picture Oscar contenders announced Tuesday.

Review: 'Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan'updated Tue Jan 24 2012 07:43:47

Bob Dylan never wrote any songs about body glitter or throwing up in the closet. So one may wonder why Ke$ha appears on Amnesty International's new benefit disc "Chimes of Freedom," a 76-track collection of Dylan covers that also features Adele (''Make You Feel My Love''), Maroon 5 (''I Shall Be Released''), and yes, Miley Cyrus (''You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go''), among others.

Liv Tyler gives big thumbs-up to father's fianceeupdated Mon Jan 23 2012 16:59:03

Liv Tyler highly approves of her rock-star father Steven's choices -- both in love and career.

'Underworld' awakens the box office with $25.4 millionupdated Mon Jan 23 2012 10:26:57

2012 continued its box office winning streak this weekend, as Kate Beckinsale replaced herself at the top of the chart.

Caught on cameraupdated Mon Jan 23 2012 10:04:54

Supermodel Heidi Klum, pop star Seal separateupdated Mon Jan 23 2012 04:04:23

Pop star Seal and supermodel Heidi Klum have decided to split, the two said in statements released by their publicists.

Oprah Winfrey: India is 'greatest show on Earth'updated Sun Jan 22 2012 10:36:15

On a visit to Jaipur, India, Oprah Winfrey called the country "the greatest show on Earth" in an interview with CNN sister network CNN-IBN.

Review: 'Miss Bala' is an entertaining mixed bagupdated Fri Jan 20 2012 18:18:47

Gerardo Naranjo's "Miss Bala" is one of these films that comes along every so often that captures the imaginations of the critics and has most of us dancing around singing "Hallelujah."

Gina Carano gets physical with Hollywood's hottest guys updated Fri Jan 20 2012 17:03:49

Don't mess with Gina!

Review: Ralph Fiennes comes out guns blazing in 'Coriolanus'updated Fri Jan 20 2012 11:39:40

Voldemort did not die in vain.

Singing legend Etta James dies at 73updated Fri Jan 20 2012 11:24:49

Etta James, whose assertive, earthy voice lit up such hits as "The Wallflower," "Something's Got a Hold on Me" and the wedding favorite "At Last," has died, according to her longtime friend and manager, Lupe De Leon. She was 73.

Ethan Zohn: I'm getting betterupdated Fri Jan 20 2012 10:29:39

Battling a relapse of Hodgkin's lymphoma, former "Survivor" winner Ethan Zohn had just finished round three of the new chemo drug SGN-35 when he got some welcome news from his doctor.

Review: 'Red Tails'updated Fri Jan 20 2012 10:24:47

It's been 26 years since "Top Gun," but the dogfights in that absurdly entertaining Reagan-era classic have lost none of their speed-demon zap. That said, "Top Gun" lets you know that you're basically watching a videogame with actors. Not so with "Red Tails," a lavishly square historical drama about the Tuskegee Airmen, the very first African-American military pilots, who served in segregated units during World War II.

Dollywood partnering in new Nashville theme parkupdated Thu Jan 19 2012 23:22:47

Country music legend Dolly Parton on Thursday announced her company is in a partnership to open a new theme park in Nashville.

Halle Berry stalker pleads no contestupdated Thu Jan 19 2012 20:25:07

A 28-year-old California man pleaded no contest Thursday to stalking actress Halle Berry, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said.

Review: 'Haywire' is a rushupdated Thu Jan 19 2012 19:24:02

There's a term applied to the sort of earnest films with an international cast from the U.S. (Gina Carano, Michael Douglas) Scotland (Ewan McGregor), Spain (Antonio Banderas), France (Mathieu Kassovitz) as well as the Irish/German Michael Fassbender that traipses around Europe like some sort of multi-million dollar travel brochure: Euro-pudding.

DA drops effort to get $100 million restitution from Conrad Murray updated Thu Jan 19 2012 17:21:09

The prosecution's effort to force Dr. Conrad Murray to pay Michael Jackson's family $100 million in restitution for the singer's death has been dropped, a court spokeswoman confirmed Thursday.

Sarah Drew welcomes son Micah Emmanuel updated Thu Jan 19 2012 17:12:07

The wait is over ... it's a boy for Sarah Drew!

Jennifer Garner: Violet and Seraphina's baby name choices 'definitely Disney'updated Thu Jan 19 2012 17:03:57

Older siblings often want to help with baby names, but their choices sometimes aren't the most desirable.

Does 'General Hospital' have a future in primetime?updated Thu Jan 19 2012 10:15:15

Though "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" are history, "General Hospital" -- for now -- is firmly ensconced in ABC's daytime lineup.

Why are we still watching awards shows?updated Thu Jan 19 2012 10:08:18

For an awards show that's not the Oscars, the 2012 Golden Globes attracted a good amount of attention.

Avril Lavigne Tweets her 'luv' for Brody Jennerupdated Thu Jan 19 2012 10:07:25

Apparently there's no bad blood between Brody Jenner and Avril Lavigne.

Blake Shelton's father diesupdated Wed Jan 18 2012 17:30:05

Blake Shelton's father, Dick Shelton, died Tuesday evening in Oklahoma, surrounded by his loved ones, leading his grieving country-superstar son to cancel a number of tour dates.

Review: 'Crazy Horse' samples French eroticismupdated Wed Jan 18 2012 16:45:42

Fred Wiseman has been at the forefront of the American documentary scene ever since his bombshell of a first film in 1967.

How 'Napoleon Dynamite' becomes animated updated Wed Jan 18 2012 11:37:39

It may seem weird that the 2004 low-budget breakout comedy "Napoleon Dynamite" is surfacing as an animated series, but for writer/director Jared Hess, it's not that odd that his world of Preston, Idaho lives on.

Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis living 'sad' separate livesupdated Wed Jan 18 2012 10:50:35

Once upon a time, Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis lived a quiet family life far from the spotlight in the sleepy French hamlet of Plan-de-la-Tour.

Sims to get Katy Perry's helpupdated Tue Jan 17 2012 18:32:16

Singer-songwriter Katy Perry will lend her "distinctive talents, style and personality" to the virtual world of The Sims through an extensive collaboration with Electronic Arts, the computer game company said Tuesday.

Tyra Banks is dating again updated Tue Jan 17 2012 16:19:08

Alert Elizabeth Gilbert!

Kendra Wilkinson has a nutty new diet updated Tue Jan 17 2012 16:15:15

Kendra Wilkinson is nuts about ... well, nuts!

Review: The Big Pink's 'Future This'updated Tue Jan 17 2012 10:41:43

Are the Big Pink young enough to have grown up on their parents' Jesus and Mary Chain records?

Beyoncé is already a wonderful mom, Destiny's Child pals sayupdated Tue Jan 17 2012 10:19:16

Beyoncé just brought baby Blue Ivy Carter home from the hospital but motherhood, according to her former Destiny's Child bandmates, is as natural for the pop star as dancing in stilettos and a leotard.

Review: Rick Ross' 'Rich Forever' is a delicious appetite-whetterupdated Tue Jan 17 2012 10:16:53

While his next official album ripens in the blazing South Florida sunshine, Rick Ross has delivered a delicious appetite-whetter.

Caught on cameraupdated Mon Jan 16 2012 16:43:53

Dog from 'The Artist' steals the show at Golden Globesupdated Mon Jan 16 2012 16:17:53

At Sunday's Golden Globes, George Clooney couldn't hold a candle to the newest sensation in Hollywood: Uggie.

'Contraband' tops 'Beauty and the Beast 3D' with $24.1 milupdated Mon Jan 16 2012 10:14:06

We're counting on Gaston Wahlberg to lead the way!

Nick Cannon praises 'hero' Mariah Carey after his health ordealupdated Mon Jan 16 2012 10:11:34

Just over a week after being hospitalized for "mild kidney failure," Nick Cannon stepped out for the first time with wife Mariah Carey -- and praised her for being his "hero" during the ordeal.

Clooney, Streep big winners at Golden Globesupdated Mon Jan 16 2012 03:07:48

George Clooney and Meryl Streep appear to be main contenders in the 2012 Hollywood award season after Sunday night's Golden Globes. But the winners of the best film drama actor honors face competition from a silent film star and an actress who brought Marilyn Monroe back to life.

Top red carpet stunners at the Golden Globesupdated Sun Jan 15 2012 23:38:37

At Sunday night's Golden Globes, Hollywood's biggest stars dazzled in a gorgeous mix of gowns. This year's red carpet was packed with every type of dress, but these 10 all had an undeniable "wow factor" that helped them stand out from the crowd. Here are our top picks:

Gallery: Golden Globe coutureupdated Sun Jan 15 2012 18:07:48

Kelsey Grammer, wife expecting twinsupdated Sun Jan 15 2012 17:34:50

Former "Frasier" star Kelsey Grammer and wife Kayte Walsh Grammer are expecting twins, the actor said Sunday.

Michelle Williams, Octavia Spencer win actress honors at Golden Globesupdated Sun Jan 15 2012 17:04:28

Michelle Williams carried home a Golden Globe Sunday night for her portrayal of movie legend Marilyn Monroe in "My Week With Marilyn."

Miss Wisconsin wins Miss America crown updated Sat Jan 14 2012 23:13:07

Miss Wisconsin Laura Kaeppeler was crowned Miss America 2012 at the pageant in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

Gene Hackman struck by car while riding bikeupdated Fri Jan 13 2012 19:08:47

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman was struck by a car while riding a bicycle Friday in Islamorada, Florida, the state highway patrol said.

Review: 'Joyful Noise' is a pop-gospel fairy taleupdated Fri Jan 13 2012 17:22:21

"Joyful Noise," a squeaky-clean pop-gospel fairy tale featuring Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah in canned catfights, reflects the inspiration of "Glee" and God, in that order.

Review: Tilda Swinton is fantastic in 'We Need to Talk About Kevin'updated Fri Jan 13 2012 16:14:13

Is a parent's love for a child guaranteed?

Sinead O'Connor swears off romance, calls off marriage againupdated Fri Jan 13 2012 15:44:54

Love is not for Sinead O'Connor. Neither, she says, are the journalists of her native Ireland.

Famous alumni of 'One Life to Live' updated Fri Jan 13 2012 13:56:44

Courteney Cox: David Arquette 'is my best friend'updated Thu Jan 12 2012 16:46:18

They may be the happiest unmarried couple in L.A.

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