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Reuters - Tuesday, March 17
Tupac's mother files cross-suit over film project
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LOS ANGELES - Tupac Shakur's mother is firing back at independent production company Morgan Creek over the right to make a biopic about the late rapper. In a $10 million cross-complaint set to be filed Monday morning, Afeni Shakur's Amaru Entertainment claims that Morgan Creek, CEO James Robinson and others tried to strong-arm a deal for Tupac movie rights, then sabotaged the project when Amaru attempted to set it up elsewhere.
In bad economy, TV news turns to average Americans
LOS ANGELES - In a slumping economy, U.S. network news programs are expanding their gaze beyond Wall Street and Washington to mainstream America, heralding projects that give voice to everyday people and their financial woes. The latest project comes from former "NBC Nightly News" anchor Tom Brokaw, who said last week he would motor down a cross-country highway, capturing stories along the way.
"Race to Witch Mountain" takes first at box office
LOS ANGELES Johnson, who also headlined Disney's "The Game Plan."
Lady GaGa wows with big beats, bluesy surprises
LOS ANGELES - Even before "queen of all media" Perez Hilton took the stage and proclaimed her "the new princess of pop," Lady GaGa showed she's a serious contender to Madonna's crown Friday at the Wiltern. She might be a relative newcomer, but the artist born Stefani Joanne Germanotta commanded the stage with a royal air during her hour-long set, at times even sporting a glowing scepter.
Sci Fi Channel changing name, logo
LOS ANGELES - After 16 years, Sci Fi Channel is changing its name ... unless you say it aloud. NBC Universal-owned cable network will become SyFy starting in June.
Actor Ron Silver, 62, dies of cancer
LOS ANGELES - Award-winning actor and activist Ron Silver, who was Emmy-nominated for his role on the hit U.S. television drama "The West Wing," died on Sunday of cancer. He was 62. "Ron Silver died peacefully in his sleep with his family around him early Sunday morning," said Robin Bronk, executive director of the Creative Coalition, which Silver helped found.
Four more land roles in Shyamalan's "Airbender"
LOS ANGELES - Aasif Mandvi, Shaun Toub, Cliff Curtis and Keong Sim have joined the cast of M. Night Shyamalan's "The Last Airbender." They join Noah Ringer -- who plays the title role -- Nicola Peltz, Jackson Rathbone and "Slumdog Millionaire's" Dev Patel in the Paramount Pictures/Nickelodeon Movies project, which is based on the popular anime-inspired Nickelodeon TV series.
Arrest warrant issued for Lindsay Lohan
LOS ANGELES - Beverly Hills police said an arrest warrant has been issued for actress Lindsay Lohan that stems from her 2007 conviction for drunken driving. The $50,000 warrant was issued by the Beverly Hills Superior Court, police said in a statement late on Friday.
Six hurt in crowd for "Next Top Model" audition
NEW YORK - Six women received medical treatment on Saturday and three people were arrested after what local radio described as a stampede as thousands waited in New York to audition for the reality show "America's Next Top Model." A New York Police Department official said two women and a man were arrested on charges of inciting to riot and disorderly conduct.
Widow of Sammy Davis Jr. dies: report
LOS ANGELES - Altovise Davis, the widow of Rat Pack singer and dancer Sammy Davis Jr., has died in Los Angeles from complications of a stroke, the Los Angeles Times reported on Sunday. Davis, who died on Saturday, was 65 years old.
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