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Singer Kellie Pickler jives to victory on 'Dancing With the Stars'

Andrea Burzynski — Wed, 22 May 2013 05:10:00 GMT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Country singer Kellie Pickler won the 16th season of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" on Tuesday night, winning over judges and TV audiences with her graceful style and high-jumping jives with partner and professional dancer Derek Hough.

Damon Lindelof admits 'Star Trek' strip down was 'gratuitous,' 'misogynistic' moment

Greg Gilman — Wed, 22 May 2013 04:24:03 GMT

May 22 (TheWrap.com) - "Star Trek Into Darkness" co-writer Damon Lindelof has kind of, sort of apologized for anyone offended by the gratuitous display of Alice Eve's nearly-naked body in movie theaters (and the movie's marketing) around the world.

Rare 'Harry Potter' first edition fetches record auction price

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:22:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A unique first edition of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" annotated by author J.K. Rowling has sold for a record 150,000 pounds ($227,421) at a London charity auction, Sotheby's said on Tuesday.

'The Wolverine' trailer: Hugh Jackman is haunted by Famke Janssen

By Terri Schwartz — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:30:34 GMT

Hugh Jackman is facing a whole new set of problems in the trailer for the upcoming comic book film, "The Wolverine." In addition to being tormented by the ghost of Jean Grey (former "X-Men" actress Famke Janssen ), Wolverine is now newly mortal and targeted by a new batch of Japanese enemies.

Microsoft unveils Xbox One with Spielberg, Activision tie-up

Bill Rigby and Malathi Nayak — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:24:03 GMT

REDMOND, Washington (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp unveiled the "Xbox One" on Tuesday, its first new gaming console in eight years, and its strongest push so far to dominate consumers' living rooms with an array of exclusive media content.

HBO's 'Girls' Adds Jennifer Westfeldt for Season 3

Tim Kenneally — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:11:00 GMT

May 21 (TheWrap.com) - HBO's "Girls" is getting a little extra oomph for its third season, in the form of Jon Hamm's gal.

Why Brad Pitt says 'I have very few friends,' stopped 'drug damage'

By Nardine Saad — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:49:00 GMT

Brad Pitt says "I have very few friends," and the reason for the exclusive inner-circle is because he believes he has an awesome family.

Melissa McCarthy allegedly fires extra from 'Tammy' set for abusing child

Greg Gilman — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:29:00 GMT

May 21 (TheWrap.com) - Melissa McCarthy allegedly booted a female extra from the set of her directorial debut "Tammy" on Monday after catching the woman mistreating, and possibly even abusing, her child.

Five things to love about Beyonce's 'Grown Woman'

By Gerrick D. Kennedy — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:26:00 GMT

With the media currently fixated on Beyoncé’s womb, there’s been little room to speculate on the whereabouts of the new music she’s keeping close to her chest.

Carol Burnett to receive top honor for American comedians

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:42:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Actress and comedienne Carol Burnett will be honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the top award for American comics, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts said on Tuesday.

Chief Keef arrested near Atlanta after hotel security smells marijuana

Staff report — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:52:00 GMT

South Side rapper Chief Keef was arrested near Atlanta this week for disorderly conduct after hotel security smelled marijuana smoke coming from his room, police said.

Eminem publisher sues Facebook

By Brian McCollum — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:50:00 GMT

DETROIT Eminem's song publisher is suing Facebook and its ad agency, claiming they infringed the rapper's copyright.

'The Voice' recap, the top 10 perform

By Tionah Lee — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:28:00 GMT

It's like guerrilla warfare right now. We are focused.

Liberace film throws spotlight on gay rights at Cannes festival

Belinda Goldsmith — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:06:00 GMT

CANNES (Reuters) - The relationship between the flamboyant pianist Liberace and his young lover dazzled at the Cannes film festival on Tuesday and threw the spotlight on gay rights at the movie industry's largest annual gathering.

'Dancing with the Stars' recap: The finals

Amy Watts — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:59:00 GMT

The show starts with a very long “10 weeks ago” montage and then segues into a live number from troupe members andpro dancers. If you wonder how they’re going to do this show in just one episodea week next season, I think I have some ideas. Apparently there is now a “Dancing with the Stars” cruise. Oh my.

Justin Bieber's monkey 'Mally' becomes German state property

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:20:00 GMT

BERLIN (Reuters) - A monkey which belonged to popstar Justin Bieber has become German national property after the singer failed to provide authorities with the documents needed to reclaim the pet seized by customs officials.

Oscars: Seth MacFarlane leaves host gig open, but who wants it?

By Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

The 'Family Guy' creator says he won't return next year. Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron have their work cut out for them in finding a replacement.

Now that Seth MacFarlane has tweeted that he simply can't find the time to host the Oscars again, is it too early to say: "Tina Fey, come on down!"

Kelly Rowland, Paulina Rubio join U.S. 'X Factor' judges panel

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:06:04 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Pop singer Kelly Rowland and Mexican singer-actress Paulina Rubio have signed onto "The X Factor" judging panel replacing Britney Spears and music mogul L.A. Reid, the Fox television talent competition produced by Simon Cowell said on Monday.

Eva Longoria has yet another wardrobe malfunction in Cannes

By Nardine Saad — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:48:00 GMT

Eva Longoria revealed a bit more than she realized when she was trying to save her dress from the rain at the Cannes Film Festival in France.

CBS pulls 'Mike & Molly' finale with tornado storyline from air

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:41:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - CBS said on Monday that the network will delay airing the season finale of sitcom "Mike & Molly" in the aftermath of the Oklahoma tornados, due to similarities between the events and the episode's storyline.

MTV's 'Teen Wolf' star Dylan O'Brien eyed for DreamWorks' 'Glimmer'

Jeff Sneider — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:33:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - "Teen Wolf" star Dylan O'Brien must be howling with excitement, as he's in negotiations for the lead role in DreamWorks' found-footage film "Glimmer," TheWrap has learned.

'Hunger Games' star Liam Hemsworth to lead action movie 'Aurora Rising'

Jeff Sneider — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:20:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - Relativity is back in business with its "Paranoia" star Liam Hemsworth, who has signed on to lead the upcoming action film "Aurora Rising."

Keyboardist Ray Manzarek of The Doors dies at age 74

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:51:03 GMT

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Ray Manzarek, a founding member and keyboardist of 1960s rock group The Doors, died on Monday at a medical clinic in Germany at age 74 following a battle with cancer, the group's manager Tom Vitorino said.

Sinbad bankrupt and owes $8 million to the IRS

By Terri Schwartz — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:32:21 GMT

Not only has Sinbad gone bankrupt, but he's also facing a whole lot of debt. The comedian filed for Chapter 13 in April and claims he owes $8.3 million to the IRS for taxes from 1998 to 2006. He also owes state and federal taxes from 2009 to 2012.

Chris Brown: Death threats being investigated by LAPD - report

By Andrea Reiher — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:53:51 GMT

Chris Brown has reportedly been receiving some death threats, which authorities are taking seriously.