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Crow Offers Free Music To Voters

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:30:04 EDT

Sheryl Crow is giving away free music - a tactic she calls the "Tupperware" party approach to inspiring young people to vote.

Buzz Briefs: Rihanna & Pink, Sanjaya

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:00:04 EDT

VMA singers announced; Sanjaya goes from "pitchy" to pitchman; Jerry Seinfeld does Windows; baby talk on Matt Damon, Jennifer Garner, Minnie Driver and Angie Harmon. New "Batchelor" named.

YouTube User Wins Copyright Spat

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:06:52 EDT

In the first ruling of its kind, Judge Jeremy Fogel held that copyright owners must consider fair use before sending takedown notices.

Dave Stewart Turns "Rock Fabulous"

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:00:04 EDT

Sure, former "Eurythmics" singer/songwriter Dave Stewart has "traveled the world and the seven seas," but there is always new territory to be covered.

Did Colin Hanks Get His Dad's Funny Gene?

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:30:04 EDT

Colin Hanks sat down with Early Show co-anchor Julie Chen to discuss his new film role and being the son of Tom Hanks.

Why Don't TV Stars Like To Watch TV?

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:30:04 EDT

Stage actors love theater. Film actors see movies. Musicians dig concerts by their fellow musicians. But TV performers just don't seem to catch much TV, according to an unofficial survey spanning years of interviews I've had...

Buzz Briefs: Gary Glitter, Steven Adler

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:30:04 EDT

Gary Glitter barred entry to Hong Kong. Former Guns N' Roses drummer enters not guilty plea. Memphis airport unlikely to be renamed after Isaac Hayes.

Ricky Martin's A New Dad - Twice

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:30:04 EDT

There won't be much "livin' la vida loca" for Ricky Martin these days - he's now the father of twin boys.

Musician's Bike Racks Decorate NYC

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:30:04 EDT

Musician, artist and bicycling enthusiast David Byrne has designed nine unusual bike racks that have been installed around New York City.

"Guy Flicks" Taking Sensitive Turn

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:00:06 EDT

In "bromances," straight male buddies are expressing and showing deep affection for one another in ways they never have before, reports Hattie Kauffman.

Dave Matthews Band Sax Player Dies

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:00:05 EDT

Leroi Moore, one of the group's founding members, died from injuries sustained in an all-terrain vehicle accident in June. He was 46.

France Bans TV Shows Aimed At Tots

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:30:04 EDT

France's broadcast authority has banned French channels from airing TV shows aimed at children under three years old, to shield them from developmental risks it says television viewing poses at that age.

Mariah, Miley, Beyonce Aid Cancer Cause

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:30:04 EDT

What would it sound like if 15 of the hottest female singers joined voices? The answer will be revealed Sept. 2.

Inside Ellen And Portia's Wedding

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:00:06 EDT

People magazine spoke to the couple, before and after. People Executive Editor and Early Show entertainment contributor Jess Cagle fills in viewers.

Buzz Briefs: Toby Keith, Donnie Wahlberg

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:00:05 EDT

Toby Keith praises Obama. Donnie Wahlberg and his wife file for divorce. Britney Spears' custody fight had hefty price tag. Thurber Prize for American Humor picks finalists. Original member of The Spinners dies.

"Godspell" Says "No Go" For Broadway

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:30:04 EDT

Godspell," a revival of the 1970s Stephen Schwartz flower-power musical, will postpone its opening after the loss of a major investor, the fourth production to put on hold plans for a New York run this season.

How Vinyl Got Its Groove Back

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:00:05 EDT

In the age of the ubiquitous iPod, there's something retro spinning into earshot. As it turns out, LPs are making a comeback. Anthony Mason reports on the new vinyl revolution.

Meet The New "Amazing Race" Teams

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:30:03 EDT

An ex-NFL player and his estranged wife, a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader and her actor brother, recent divorcees, a pair of Southern belles and fraternity brothers are among the 11 two-person teams setting sights on the finish line.

"The Fonz" In Bronze!

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:30:04 EDT

Milwaukee is dedicating a statue of the famed "Happy Days" cast member Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli, and many cast members were there for the ceremony. So was The Early Show's Debbye Turner Bell.

Robert Downey Jr. Turns To Comedy

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:30:04 EDT

Actor Robert Downey Jr. sat down with Early Show co-anchor Harry Smith to discuss the buzz around his comedic role in "Tropic Thunder."

"Thunder" Claps "Knight" Off Perch

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:30:03 EDT

The comedy took the weekend box office crown, after the Batman flick had won it four weeks in a row.

New Details: Madonna's Birthday Bash

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:00:07 EDT

Madonna's 50th birthday bash, organized by her hubby Guy Ritchie, was a "low key" affair, People reports. "It was a small party," a source confirms to the magazine. "A private event for her close family and friends." Madonna's daughter Lourdes...

ALMA Honors The "Ugly" And The Talented

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:00:05 EDT

"Ugly Betty" and its star, America Ferrera, took top honors Sunday at the 2008 ALMA Awards, which recognize achievements by Hispanic artists.

At 50, Fountain Of Youth Still Flows

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:30:06 EDT

Jess Cagle, executive editor of People Magazine and an Early Show contributor, sat down with Early Show co-anchor Julie Chen to get the scoop on some women who are 50 and fabulous.

Help Wanted: Soap Opera Seeks Iraq War Vet

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:00:05 EDT

"All My Children" has launched a broad search to fill the role of an injured Iraq war veteran, inviting soldiers to contact the show's New York casting director.

DeGeneres, De Rossi Wed In Calif.

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:30:04 EDT

In the biggest celebrity union since California legalized same-sex marriage, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi wed in an intimate ceremony at their Beverly Hills home, People and Us Magazine reported.

Bono Blamed For Online U2 Song Leak

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:05:04 EDT

The next time U2 manager Paul McGuinness wants to rant about music piracy on the Internet, he may have to add his own boss to his list of targets.

Second Cup Cafe: Los Lonely Boys

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:00:02 EDT

Los Lonely Boys, who won a Grammy in 2005 for their hit song "Heaven," visited The Early Show's "Second Cup Caf " to share their latest single, from their third album, "Forgiven," as well as "Heaven."

Jack Black "Risks" Life For Laughs

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:30:04 EDT

Comedic actor Jack Black, fresh off the box office smash "Kung Fu Panda," has found himself in the jungle yet again.

Madonna Sets Bar For 50-Plus Age Bracket

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:00:04 EDT

As Madonna hits the half-century mark this weekend, she may be stepping into a role that even she, with all her marketing savvy, might not have dreamed up: poster child for the 50-and-fabulous set.

Buzz Briefs: Bill Murray, Nicole Richie

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:30:02 EDT

Bill Murray jumps from plane. Nicole Ritchie helping moms in need. Jerry Lewis says gun in baggade was a gift. Bernie Mac roared in last "Madagascar" role. Atlanta Symphony holds off premier of Marsalis piece.

Trump Says He's Trying to Help Ed McMahon

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:30:07 EDT

Donald Trump to the rescue! The venerable real-estate magnet wants to help Ed McMahon out of foreclosure. "I'm trying to help," Trump tells "The Insider"'s Pat O'Brien. "All I can do is try. He is a...

Christian Bale Escapes Assault Charges

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:30:03 EDT

British prosecutors say Batman star Christian Bale will not face charges relating to an alleged assault on his mother and sister at the Dorchester Hotel on July 21.

Stiller Defends "Thunder"

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:30:04 EDT

The movie is stirring controversy over its repeated use of the word "retard" and Robert Downey Jr. portraying a white actor playing a black man. Stiller stuck up for it, on The Early Show.

"Dallas" Cast Sets Sights On Southfork

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:30:03 EDT

Time to saddle up and head back to Southfork.

Size-Zero Models Still OK In UK

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:30:03 EDT

London Fashion Week organizers have dropped plans that likely would have barred many size zero models from the catwalk, saying industry executives around the world felt they were not needed.

50 Years Of Heart And Soul

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:00:04 EDT

Alvin Ailey was a pioneer 50 years ago when he formed a small troupe of African-American dancers here in New York. Since then, the company has performed for some 21 million people.

Rock On! Museum Annex Coming To NYC

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 19:30:03 EDT

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is going on the road to New York - the city that spawned hip-hop and gave Bob Dylan and the Ramones their start.

Buzz Briefs: Hulk Hogan, John Cusack

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:30:03 EDT

Hulk Hogan in divorce court; John Cusack's accused stalker to stand trial; The Who gives back; The Jonas Brothers rock; Nicole Kidman's family holiday and Zac Efron goes from "High School" to high speed.

Elvis' 1968 Comeback Celebrated

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:30:04 EDT

The 40th anniversary of Elvis Presley's 1968 TV special is getting attention as fans gather in Memphis this week to mark the anniversary of the singer's death on Aug. 16, 1977.

"Thunder" Seamlessly Blends Comedy, Action

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:00:03 EDT

"Tropic Thunder," Ben Stiller's extravaganza of a Hollywood satire, couldn't be any more "inside-baseball" if it contained references to the infield fly rule and Rule 5 draft picks.

"Tropic Thunder" R-Word Use Draws Ire

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:00:03 EDT

Protestors stole the scene at the premiere of Ben Stiller's new comedy, "Tropic Thunder." They're upset about the repeated use of the word "retard" in the film, reports CBS' The Early Show correspondent Ben Tracy.

John Lennon's Killer Denied Parole Again

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:30:03 EDT

John Lennon's killer, Mark David Chapman, was denied parole for the 5th time as the board said he remains a threat to the public. Chapman shot Lennon outside the former Beatle's NYC apartment in 1980.

Sam Ronson Goes On the Record About Lindsay Lohan

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:30:14 EDT

In a new Harper's Bazaar article, Sam Ronson addresses the rumors that she and Lindsay Lohan are more than just BFFs. And the celeb DJ admits that she can’t help but be aware of all the rampant speculation. "Even the airport-security...

Paris Hilton sued over lack of publicity for film

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:00:12 EDT

MIAMI (AP) _ Paris Hilton didn't do enough pledging for a 2006 sorority comedy, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday. Worldwide Entertainment Group Inc. filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Miami, alleging the 27-year-old...

Blake Lively Kisses and Tells!

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:30:07 EDT

Life doesn't always imitate art. On-screen bad girl Blake Lively is actually a good girl off screen, she reveals in the all-new September issue of Cosmopolitan. "I've kissed just three people, other than stuff I've done for TV or...

Clay Aiken Heading Back to Broadway!

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 01:15:04 EDT

Since becoming a proud poppa last week, Clay Aiken is tuning up for his Broadway return. The "American Idol" finalist will take to the stage in Monty Python’s Spamalot again this September, reprising his role of Sir Robin,...

Michelle Williams Changes Her Tune

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:30:03 EDT

Her new album has pop/dance songs, not gospel. She spoke about it on The Early Show.

Fabian to be honored by Jimmy Stewart museum

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:45:04 EDT

INDIANA, Pa. (AP) _ Fabian Forte will be honored by the museum dedicated to actor Jimmy Stewart. The 65-year-old singer-actor will receive the 2008 Harvey Award on Oct. 24 from the James M. Stewart Museum Foundation. The museum is in...

Official: Hayes Likely Died Of Stroke

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 18:30:03 EDT

Isaac Hayes apparently died of a stroke, officials with the sheriff's department said Tuesday.

Buzz Briefs: Britney Spears, The Boss

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:00:03 EDT

Britney Promotes VMAs; The Boss At The Super Bowl? Plus, "40-Year-Old-Virgin" actor arrested; Wynonna Judd give back; Madonna to tour with Givenchy; new lawsuit filed against Vanessa Hudgens and Mary-Louise Parker heads back to Broadway.

Johansson: 'Flattered' To Be Deemed Sexy

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:30:04 EDT

The newly-engaged actress' third Woody Allen movie is hitting theaters. She's a big Obama backer. And she spoke about all that and more on The Early Show, with Bill Whitaker.

Jake Gyllenhaal's New Bod!

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:45:04 EDT

All-new pic: Jake Gyllenhaal shows off his new fab abs in Africa as he and his favorite gal Reese Witherspoon spend some down time together on the set of his new movie, 'Prince of Persia.'

Angelina Jolie Replacing Tom Cruise in Spy Flick?

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:45:09 EDT

Angelina Jolie is in talks to star in a movie originally intended for Tom Cruise, says Daily Variety. 'Edwin A. Salt' -- a title and script that will no doubt change if Angelina signs on -- is a thriller about a CIA officer who goes on the lam...

Will "Dark Knight" Be Biggest Draw, Ever?

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:00:06 EDT

An expert assessed its chances of eclipsing "Titanic" And "Star Wars" at the box office.

Buzz Briefs: Hayden Panettiere, Hee Haw

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:01:07 EDT

"Heroes" star Hayden Panettiere's dad busted. "Hee Haw" getting a revival. Elvis and Priscilla Presley getting the "Barbie" treatment.

Creditor sues Ed McMahon, wife, over $250,000 loan

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:15:07 EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Ed McMahon is being sued by another creditor. Westmoore Lending of Huntington Beach, Calif., sued McMahon for more than $275,000 it says the pitchman and former "Tonight Show" sidekick owes from a 2006 loan. A growing...

Mental disability groups protest 'Tropic Thunder'

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:15:04 EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) _ "Tropic Thunder" is pushing the envelope too far for groups representing the mentally disabled. Dozens of people from organizations such as the Special Olympics and the American Association of People with Disabilities...

Loss Of Mac "Is Heaven's Gain"

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:00:05 EDT

His TV wife, Kellita Smith, says the comic was "gentle," "incredible," "fun" and "amazing," and "took his time with everyone, which is something that, when you get to a certain place in this business, people don't really do."