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Cannes: Dern a leading man again in 'Nebraska'

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:52:38 -0400

CANNES, France - For the aging, gruff patriarch of his father-son road trip "Nebraska," Alexander Payne tried to lure Gene Hackman out of retirement and considered the likes of Robert Duvall and Jack Nicholson. Bruce Dern calls them "the obvious guys."

Rolling Stones launch tour with energetic set

Sat, 04 May 2013 10:13:16 -0400

LOS ANGELES - The Rolling Stones must have passed through a time machine before taking the Staples Center stage to kick off their "50 and Counting" anniversary tour.

Spurs finish off Lakers sweep, roll to 2nd round

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:30:57 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Tony Parker could only shake his head at the travails of the Los Angeles Lakers, who probably packed more drama and turmoil into this season than the Spurs point guard has experienced in his entire career with steady San Antonio.

Lakers finally finished after Spurs' 4-game sweep

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:47:43 -0400

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Lakers gave away thousands of white towels to their fans Sunday, and the unintended symbolism became devastatingly appropriate.

Spurs finish 4-game sweep, routing Lakers 103-82

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:54:55 -0400

LOS ANGELES - For four straight games, the San Antonio Spurs showed off all the teamwork and tenacity that the Los Angeles Lakers lacked all season long.