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Jimi Hendrix drummer Mitch Mitchell dies at 62
By Theresa Carson PORTLAND, Oregon - Mitch Mitchell, a pioneering drummer best known for his work with 1960s rock icon Jimi Hendr...

Fox cancels "MadTV" after 14 seasons
By James Hibberd LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Fox has canceled late-night sketch comedy veteran "MadTV, " one of its longes...

Fan of Paula Abdul found dead near TV star's home
By Alex Dobuzinskis LOS ANGELES - A woman who once tried out for top-rated television show "American Idol " and appears to have ...

Michael Moore documentary shifts to the economy
By Steven Zeitchik LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Firebrand filmmaker Michael Moore has quietly changed the focus of his long-...

Hollywood holding breath on holiday DVD sales
By Sue Zeidler LOS ANGELES - The appropriately named Batman movie "The Dark Knight " is expected to rule an upcoming holiday DVD...

NBC cancels high-profile Christian Slater drama
LOS ANGELES - NBC has canceled its new spy thriller "My Own Worst Enemy, " a show it had promoted heavily during its Olympics telecasts...

Actress follows in dad's footsteps onto "SNL"
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - In what is believed to be a first for "Saturday Night Live, " the offspring of a former cast member h...

Kenny Chesney wins country music entertainer award
By Vernell Hackett NASHVILLE, Tennessee - Kenny Chesney captured country music 's top prize -- entertainer of the year -- for the...

"Quantum of Solace" set to blast box offices
By Bob Tourtellotte LOS ANGELES - Even before new James Bond flick "Quantum of Solace " blasts into U.S. movie theaters this Fri...

Writer Bryce Courtenay has no plans to slow down
By Belinda Goldsmith CANBERRA - From being raised in an orphanage in South Africa to becoming one of Australia 's most commercial...