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For stars, 'Hangover' series was a game changer

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:32:02 -0400

LAS VEGAS - Four years ago, Bradley Cooper had built a solid reputation as a scene-stealing supporting player. Ed Helms was best known for his sweet but buffoonish Andy on "The Office." And few, besides comedy-club bookers and his own family members, could wrap their mouths around the last name of Zach Galifianakis.

Leo and Tobey, finally together in 'Gatsby'

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:11:34 -0400

NEW YORK - Tobey Maguire didn't have to go far when Leonardo DiCaprio called him about meeting to discuss an adaptation of "The Great Gatsby" with Baz Luhrmann.

Fitzgerald's Hollywood ending followed sad death

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:56:08 -0400

LOS ANGELES - Has-beens in Hollywood usually stay that way. Yet one writer who died there nearly forgotten 73 years ago had one of the most remarkable posthumous revivals in literary history.

Usher gets ready for role as Sugar Ray Leonard

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:09:04 -0400

NEW ORLEANS - Grammy-winning singer Usher believes his dancing skills will help him in his upcoming role as Sugar Ray Leonard in "Hands of Stone," a new boxing film about the great brawler Roberto Duran.

2 at U. Mich. named to arts and sciences academy

Wed, 01 May 2013 04:07:17 -0400

ANN ARBOR, Michigan - A University of Michigan provost who is leaving to lead Dartmouth College is among two from the Ann Arbor school to be named fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Sizemore book details actor's battle with drugs

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:29:30 -0400

"By Some Miracle I Made It Out of There," (Atria Books), by Tom Sizemore, with Anna David

Jerry Lewis makes appearance at 'King of Comedy'

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:37:14 -0400

NEW YORK - The Tribeca Film Festival has ended on a royal note with Jerry Lewis showing up at the 30th anniversary screening of "The King of Comedy."