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Second Cup Cafe: Hanson

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:00:04 EDT

Hanson might be remembered for their youthful, upbeat sound, long blonde locks and their hit single "MMMBop," which garnered them international superstardom and two Grammy nominations, but this sibling trio has come a long way since then.

"Wrestler" On Top At Venice Film Festival

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:45:54 EDT

Darren Aronofsky's "The Wrestler" has won the top award at the Venice Film Festival. The film stars Mickey Rourke as a wrestler forced into retirement who strikes up a romance with an aging stripper played by Marisa Tomei.

VMAs Chock-Full Of Music & Mayhem

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:30:07 EDT

Britney Spears may not sing at MTV's Video Music Awards, but Christina Aguilera will. Aguilera will join other top-name performers, including the Jonas Brothers, T.I., Pink, and Kid Rock, host Russell Brand announced Thursday.

Buzz Briefs: Hulk Hogan, Robert Giroux

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:00:04 EDT

Divorce papers reveal dispute over Hulk Hogan's net worth. Robert Giroux, publishing giant, dies at 94. Olmi wins achievement award at Venice. The Jacksons reunite sans the King of Pop. Sally Field joins AARP's 50th anniversary bash.

ABC, CBS & NBC's Tri-Partisan Effort

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:30:04 EDT

ABC, CBS and NBC will simultaneously broadcast "Stand Up To Cancer," a one-hour, commercial-free telecast to raise funds for cancer research.

Pavarotti Tribute Heard Around The World

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:30:07 EDT

The world will mark the first anniversary of the death of Luciano Pavarotti with a series of concerts, an exhibit and other events, organizers and his family announced.

Rogen Bares Some Skin In Toronto

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:30:06 EDT

All Seth Rogen really wanted when he came to Hollywood was to make a movie with director Kevin Smith. His dream has come true, and even better, it's a dirty movie. "Zack and Miri Make a Porno" is being shown at the Toronto Film Festival.

GOP Puts Fashion In Limelight

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:30:05 EDT

For the first time in years, fashion has joined politics as a topic of conversation at the Republican National Convention.

Fall TV: "Fringe" Debut Up Next

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:00:06 EDT

"Fringe," "Privileged" and "Do Not Disturb" are on the lineup for the new TV season, which officially starts Sept. 21.

Griffin, Rickles Bring Laughter To Emmys

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:00:05 EDT

Comedian Kathy Griffin, who shook up an Emmy ceremony last year with her rowdy acceptance speech, is bringing her act to this year's prime-time TV awards show.

Bon Voyage, Billionaire Richard Branson

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:00:04 EDT

Early Show co-anchor Harry Smith had a chance to talk with billionaire Richard Branson, who will attempt to break the sailing transatlantic record.

Spears To Kick Off VMAs One More Time

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:30:03 EDT

Despite her train-wreck performance at the MTV Video Music Awards last year, the network confirms Britney Spears will kick off the show once again.

Mary Tyler Moore Set The Bar

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:00:06 EDT

Mary Tyler Moore brought working women to the forefront in the 70s' with "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and she also put the twin cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul on the map.

Hathaway Brings Hollywood Glam To Venice

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:00:04 EDT

Anne Hathaway brought more Hollywood glamour to the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday (Sept. 3), an event which has already seen Charlize Theron and Natalie Portman on the red carpet.

Late Night TV Hosts Go Easy On Palin

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:30:05 EDT

Late-night comics tread lightly when referring to the pregnancy of Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's unwed daughter.

Toronto Film Festival Covers All Bases

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:00:04 EDT

The Toronto International Film Festival is about movies, from splashy studio releases and potential Oscar contenders to obscure foreign flicks and the latest avant-garde experiments.

Stars "Stand Up To Cancer"

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:00:04 EDT

Hollywood celebrities are joining a massive campaign called Stand Up To Cancer which is aimed at raising funds to accelerate cancer research.

Former CBS Newsman Ike Pappas Dead At 75

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:30:04 EDT

Ike Pappas, the longtime CBS New correspondent whose live radio report of Lee Harvey Oswald's murder secured him a special role in history, died of heart failure in Virginia.

Natalie Portman's Directorial Debut

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:30:04 EDT

Natalie Portman arrived in Venice on Monday to present her directorial debut, the short film "Eve."

Racy Return To TV's Most Famous Zipcode

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:00:04 EDT

As school begins so does the new season of "Beverly Hills 90210," but this time around West Beverly High students aren't just hitting the books, they're hitting the sheets with a more explicit version of the show.

"That Announcer Guy" Dies

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:30:03 EDT

Don LaFontaine, recently seen parodying himself in a Geico ad and known as the "King of Voiceovers," is dead at 68, his agent told "Entertainment Tonight."

"Thunder" Lingers At No. 1

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:30:04 EDT

"Tropic Thunder" hauled in $14.3 million to stay on top of the box office as Hollywood's solid summer wound down sleepily, with Hurricane Gustav contributing to a slow Labor Day holiday weekend at theaters.

Summer Box Office Went Cha-Ching

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:30:04 EDT

As it usually does during economic downturns, the movie business has come on strong, expected to set a summer revenue record of about $4.2 billion from the first weekend in May through Labor Day, according to box-office tracker Media By Numbers.

Pro Wrestling Icon Killer Kowalski Dies

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:00:02 EDT

Pro wrestling pioneer Walter "Killer" Kowalski has died from the effects of a massive heart attack. He was 81.

Springsteen Plays Harley Celebration

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:00:02 EDT

Bruce Springsteen ended his world tour over the weekend, toned down but revved up.

Second Cup Cafe: Marx & Scannell

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:30:04 EDT

After releasing their hit single, "Everything You Want," Richard Marx and Vertical Horizon lead singer Matt Scannell performed songs from their new CD, "Duo," on The Early Show.

Madonna's Brother Provides Backstage Pass

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:00:04 EDT

Madonna's brother, Christopher Ciccone, discusses the inspiration for his new book, "Life With My Sister Madonna."

XXX Files: Duchovny Admits Sex Addiction

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:30:01 EDT

In a statement released by his lawyer, the actor said he did so voluntarily, adding: "I ask for respect and privacy for my wife and children as we deal with this situation as a family."

Michael Jackson: Still A Thriller At 50?

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:30:03 EDT

On the occasion of his 50th birthday, Early Show national correspondent Hattie Kauffman takes a closer look at Michael Jackson's career.

Valentino's Time To Shine On Red Carpet

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:00:04 EDT

Valentino, who has spent a career dressing the world's most glamorous women for the red carpet, walked it himself Thursday for the Venice Film Festival premiere of "Valentino: The Last Emperor."

Theron, Basinger Take An Emotional Journey

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:00:04 EDT

Guillermo Arriaga's directorial debut "The Burning Plain" stars Charlize Theron and Kim Basinger, and premieres at the Venice Film Festival.

Beyonc Passes The Torch To Sister Solange

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:30:04 EDT

Early Show co-anchor Maggie Rodriquez sat down with Solange, Beyonc and their mom, Tina Knowles to talk about Solange's newfound success as well as their unbreakable family bond.

Buzz Briefs: "Suge" Knight, DMX

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:00:04 EDT

Suge" Knight is released from Vegas slammer. Rapper DMX pleads guilty in drug case. Kenny Rogers may exit music biz. Castaways are announced for "Survivor: Gabon." Oprah Winfrey passes first lady on Forbes "Most Powerful Women" list.

Michael Phelps -- Couch Potato!

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:30:05 EDT

The Olympic champion swimmer told Maggie Rodriguez he's taking a short break from exercise as he takes it all in.

Japanese Film Examines "Cruel Art"

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:30:04 EDT

Japanese filmmaker Takeshi Kitano presents a portrait of an artist who sacrifices his family and nearly his own life in the pursuit of art in his new film "Achilles and the Tortoise," making its premiere at the Venice Film Festival.

Blogger Arrested Over Guns N' Roses Leak

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:30:03 EDT

Kevin Cogill was arrested on suspicions he was streaming songs from the unreleased Guns N' Roses album "Chinese Democracy" on his Web site.

Maggie And Tiger Tee It Up

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:30:05 EDT

They played against one another in the latest version of the golfing great's video game -- and Tiger gave Maggie an update on how his rehab from major knee surgery is going.

Siegfried & Roy's New Tiger Sanctuary

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:30:03 EDT

Although Siegfried & Roy no longer perform due to Roy's tragic accident five years ago, the dazzling duo and their famous white tigers are still drawing crowds in Las Vegas.

Coen Brothers' Tale Of Idiots

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:00:05 EDT

The Coen brothers wrote their dark comedy, "Burn After Reading," with stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Frances McDormand in mind. Not necessarily a compliment.

Spears Not Performing At VMAs

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:00:05 EDT

Britney Spears won't perform on this year's MTV Video Music Awards, according to her manager.

Will Fall TV Season Draw Viewers?

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:30:04 EDT

With the networks still reeling from the disruption of last winter's strike by screenwriters, only 17 new series have been slotted for fall - about half the usual number.

Carol Alt's Spin On The Modeling Biz

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:00:01 EDT

Model Carol Alt sat down with Early Show co-anchor Julie Chen to discuss her new book "This Year's Model."

Clooney, Pitt Team Up For Charity

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:00:04 EDT

George Clooney and Brad Pitt will appear together not once, but twice, at the Venice Film Festival at a fundraising event for their charity "Not On Our Watch" and the premiere of their new film "Burn After Reading."

Fall Films: Bond, Bush & High School

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:30:03 EDT

Harry Potter pulled a disappearing act from Hollywood's fall and holiday schedule, his sixth big-screen adventure bumped from this November into next summer.

Madonna Show Makes Political Statement

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:00:05 EDT

Pop icon Madonna kicked off her "Sticky and Sweet" tour in the U.K. and has everyone talking, not only about her amazing physique, but about her politics.

"Gossip Girl " Gets B-Day Lunch

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:00:03 EDT

Blake Lively -- seen here Monday with her adorable pet pooch on the set of "Gossip Girl" -- celebrated her 21st birthday with a cheeseburger in paradise.

Will Star Power In Denver Help Or Hurt?

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:00:04 EDT

Many Hollywood celebrities support Barack Obama enthusiastically. But with the John McCain camp trying to paint Obama as a lightweight celebrity, Obama's folks might be getting a little jittery about the star power likely to converge on Denver.

Madonna & Guy Considering Adoption Again?

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:00:04 EDT

Madonna may be trying to adopt a second child from Malawi, her husband Guy Ritchie was quoted as saying in an interview published Sunday.

Rescuing Afghani Art And History

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:00:04 EDT

In 1988 a small group of museum workers in Kabul carefully culled their most precious objects, packed them, sealed the boxes, and hid them in a vault, and took a vow of silence. Now they have been unveiled for the first time.

Second Cup Cafe: Esperanza Spalding

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 21:00:05 EDT

Vocalist, bassist and composer Esperanza Spalding may be holding a bass or cello that"s twice her size when she performs, but onlookers shouldn't be fooled: her voice is just as grand.

"Housewives" Stars Team Up For Emmys

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:30:04 EDT

The stars of "Desperate Housewives," snubbed by the Emmy nominators this time around, will get a moment in the ceremony's spotlight anyway.

Celebs Step Out For Obama

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:00:04 EDT

Jamie Foxx and Lucy Liu were among the stars showing their support for Barack Obama Thursday night, at a fundraiser held at a private Beverly Hills mansion.

Doors Legal Battle: The End?

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:30:04 EDT

The end is near in a bitter legal dispute between the three surviving members of The Doors now that the California Supreme Court has refused to take up their case.

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.

Microsoft Taps Seinfeld As New Pitchman

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:00:05 EDT

Microsoft is trying to increase their cool quotient by placing comedian Jerry Seinfeld in ads with company chairman Bill Gates. Seinfeld will reportedly be paid $10 million.

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"

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:30:04 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.