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Robin Williams, wife divorcing after 19 years

After nearly 19 years of marriage, Robin Williams and his wife are getting divorced.

'X-Files' creator spills some details about film

The truth about "The X-Files" sequel -- some of it, anyway -- is now out there.

Review: 'Stop-Loss' can't overcome flaws

Through 2006, at least 81,000 U.S. military have been "stop-lossed" since September 11, 2001. That means they have been refused discharge and compelled to serve another tour of active duty

Ledger's Joker could be biggest posthumous movie role

Heath Ledger's frenzied reinvention of the Joker had fans and colleagues buzzing. His dreadful clown face was seen online by millions, and stood as the goosebump-raising image upon which nearly all

McKellen hoping to play Gandalf in 'The Hobbit'

Ian McKellen, who played Gandalf the Wizard in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy, is hoping to reprise the role in another tale from Middle Earth.

'21' wins big at box office

Movie-goers laid their money down on "21," a gambling romp that was the weekend's box-office high roller with a $23.7 million debut, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Soap drama fuels Hollywood labor problems

The bitter weekend divorce between two actors unions in upcoming contract talks with Hollywood producers mirrors a scene from a daytime soap opera -- and casts stars from the genre in pivotal roles.

Woman arrested on suspicion of stalking Cusack

A woman who was ordered to stay away from John Cusack has been arrested on suspicion of stalking the actor and violating a restraining order.

Adam Sandler breaks ankle

Adam Sandler may wish he stuck to being "The Waterboy." The 41-year-old actor broke his ankle over the weekend while playing basketball -- but still won the game -- according to a statemen

Is Mike Myers' new film asking for trouble?

As the people of Kazakhstan know all too well, mockery of culture and religion seems to be kosher in Hollywood, under the following conditions:

'Never on Sunday,' 'Topkapi' director dead

American director Jules Dassin, whose Greek wife Melina Mercouri starred in his hit movie "Never on Sunday" and six more of his films, died late Monday at an Athens hospital, officials sai

Ebert to resume writing reviews, still can't talk

Roger Ebert will resume writing reviews later this month, but will not rejoin his syndicated TV show because he's still unable to speak.

Another side to Audrey Tautou

Filmmakers seem determined to bring out Audrey Tautou's sweetness and spunk. She dispensed random acts of kindness as "Amelie," set off in search of her fiance in "A Very Long Engagem

Film documents blind teens climbing Himalayan peak

Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind man to reach the 29,035-foot summit of Mount Everest and climb the seven summits of the world, took on a different challenge in 2004: He guided six blind Tibetan te

Woman charged with stalking John Cusack

A woman who was ordered to stay away from John Cusack was charged Wednesday with a felony count of stalking.

Review: 'Leatherheads' drops the ball

We're not exactly starved for sports comedies these days. Will Ferrell, in particular, seems to be working his way through every form of competition that's been devised.

'Flashdance' breakdancer dead at 44

Wayne Frost, a hip-hop pioneer known as "Frosty Freeze" whose acrobatic performance with the legendary Rock Steady Crew in the 1983 hit movie "Flashdance" set off a worldwide bre

Cage settles libel suit against Turner

Nicolas Cage has settled a libel suit in a London court against Kathleen Turner, who claimed in her autobiography that he had twice been arrested for drunken driving and had stolen a dog.

'21' stays on top for second weekend in a row

The gambling tale "21" kept up its winning streak as it took in $15.1 million to stay on top of the box office for a second-straight weekend, leaving George Clooney's "Leatherheads&qu

Notables express sorrow at Heston death

Nancy Reagan was heartbroken over Charlton Heston's death. President Bush hailed him as a "strong advocate for liberty," while John McCain called Heston a devotee for civil and constitutio

Rob Lowe, wife sue ex-nanny for $1 million, claiming defamation

Rob Lowe and his wife are suing their former nanny, claiming she told secrets and lies about their family. The complaint filed Monday in a Los Angeles Superior Court asks for at least $1,000,000 i

Actress: Racy sex scene with good friend 'awkward'

Rosie Perez says shooting a steamy sex scene with her good friend John Leguizamo for their new movie, "The Take," was "very awkward."

Delayed Cruise film pushed back again -- until '09

United Artists said Tuesday it has pushed back the release of "Valkyrie," starring Tom Cruise as a World War II German officer, from October 3 until President's Day weekend starting Februa

Empire strikes back as 'Star Wars' creator sues

It's a storm in a Stormtrooper's helmet. Lawyers for George Lucas' Lucasfilm Ltd. and a British prop designer faced off in London's High Court Tuesday over rights to the molded white Stormtrooper un

Robert Elswit: How to make 'Blood'

Asked about the difference between a cinematographer and a director of photography -- two terms often used interchangeably -- Robert Elswit cracks a joke.

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