News

Jun
29 2001

Xena dies a martyr

By: Noah Davis
1:49pm EDT
In tribute to Xena, we offer her battle cry: Ai-yi-yi-yi-yi! Xena, in true, glorious, warrior fashion perished June 23 battling the mighty forces of evil. This might not be the ultimate end for Xena, as she's defeated death no less than four...
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Jun
29 2001

Russell and Kiedis caught in rip current

By: Hollywood.com Staff
11:59am EDT
Actress Keri Russell and singer Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers were rescued late Tuesday afternoon from a rip current by San Diego County lifeguards, The Associated Press reports. The two were in San Diego visiting friends. Lifeguards...
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Jun
29 2001

Love wins battle for Cobain song

By: Guylaine Cadorette
11:59am EDT
Rocker Courtney Love has won an injunction against the release of a song recorded by Kurt Cobain and Nirvana before his 1994 death, according to The Associated Press. Love and Nirvana's two remaining band members, Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic...
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Jun
29 2001

Oprah spin-off ready to go

By: Guylaine Cadorette
11:58am EDT
Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Prods. and Paramount Domestic TV will co-produce a television talk show hosted by Dr. Phil McGraw, Variety reports. Dr. Phil will be available for the fall 2002 line-up. Though neither company would comment on distribution...
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Jun
29 2001

NASCAR good for Fox

By: Guylaine Cadorette
11:58am EDT
Fox Networks' decision to pay $1.6 billion for rights to NASCAR has paid off, Variety reports. The final Nielsen numbers for the first six months of 2001 has exceeded the network's expectations. The Winston Cup races averaged 19.9 million viewers...
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Jun
29 2001

The Princess and the Warrior Review

By: Stacie Hougland
10:49am EDT
Sissi (Franka Potente Lola's shining star) a shy reserved nurse at a psychiatric hospital leads a simple and isolated life until a freak car accident nearly kills her. The very guy who caused the wreck a small-time crook named Bodo (Benno...
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Jun
29 2001

Actors contract deadline looming

By: Guylaine Cadorette
9:45am EDT
Talks between the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists are still working to resolve key issues before Saturday's deadline, The Associated Press reports. Details of the talks are not known since both sides...
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Jun
29 2001

Eminem sentenced to probation

By: Noah Davis
9:45am EDT
Rap star Eminem, who has long been criticized for his violent and misogynist lyrics, has been sentenced to one year of probation and 21 days of community service for a weapons charge by a Michigan Circuit judge, according to The Associated Press...
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Jun
29 2001

Bruce Willis' brother dies

By: Guylaine Cadorette
9:44am EDT
The brother of actor Bruce Willis died Tuesday of pancreatic cancer, Variety reports. Robert Willis, a Web site designer, was 42. He is survived by Bruce, brother David, a sister, mother and father. A private funeral was planned and the family has...
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Jun
29 2001

CNN CEO, chairman steps down

By: Guylaine Cadorette
9:44am EDT
CNN announced Thursday that Tom Johnson will step down as the network's chief. Johnson, who held the post for 10 years, will remain as an advisor and consultant. The news comes just months after CNN and other Turner Broadcasting Network channels...
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Jun
29 2001

Quote of the Day: Etheridge on Cypher

By: Erika Gimenes
8:08am EDT
Singer Melissa Etheridge, to ABC's 20/20, on how children did not strengthen her relationship with Julie Cypher: "You wake up one morning and you're on complete opposite sides of the bed and it's all about the children … and your partner...
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Jun
29 2001

A.I.: Artificial Intelligence Review

By: Kit Bowen
7:00am EDT
In the 21st century life is not all good on Earth. The polar ice caps are melting submerging many of the world's coastal cities. To help cope with the situation artificial intelligences or robots have been created and are generally designed...
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Jun
29 2001

crazy/beautiful Review

By: Stacie Hougland
6:59am EDT
"Aw you so crazy!" high schooler Nicole (Kirsten Dunst) is a pampered congressman's daughter determined to rebel against Dad (Bruce Davison) the authorities and anyone who attempts to stop her booze-drinking reckless-driving class-ditching...
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