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Spanish-language actor faces child porn charges

A Spanish-language actor and frequent guest on the popular Univision show "Sabado Gigante" has been charged with possessing child pornography, police said Monday.

Jason Bateman’s long, strange trip to the top

The “Extract” star survived child stardom, a string of failed TV series, and the worst movie ever made to come out on the other side as an in-demand comic star.

Actor Dennis Franz sues over chandelier mishap

Actor Dennis Franz and his sister have filed lawsuits over alleged injuries suffered when a chandelier fell at Franz's house on Lake Coeur d'Alene in 2007.

Gordon-Levitt blazes his own post-sitcom trail

Johnny Depp has remained a box-office superstar (without losing his cosmopolitan-eccentric credentials) for so long now that we forget he once had to fight typecasting after beginning his career as a Tiger Beat pin-up. Remember? “21 Jump Street”? The pouting and the bangs and sassy-boy attitude that helped put the Fox network on the map back in the late ’80s?

Pot-growing 'Potter' actor gets community service

A judge has sentenced a cast member of the "Harry Potter" films to 120 hours of community service for growing marijuana.

Actor’s death raises bizarre questions

Shock over reports of actor was compounded when officials there said he was found hanging with a rope tied around his neck and genitals. Those circumstances have led to speculation that the "Kill Bill" star's death was a case of accidental auto-erotic asphyxiation — death while masturbating and restricting the flow of oxygen to the brain as a means to intensify orgasm.

Suspect caught, actor slain at home in Texas

A man police say told them he stole a car and believed the owner was dead is charged with killing a Texas actor.

'Borat' star fools Ala. Guard, trains briefly

The actor best known as "Borat" tricked the Alabama National Guard into allowing him onto a post, giving him a military uniform and briefly letting him train — all, supposedly, for a German TV documentary.

Killer of teenage actor gets life in prison

A London man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of "Harry Potter" actor Rob Knox.

Sean Penn wins best-actor Oscar for `Milk'

His name is Sean Penn, and he is here to recruit you.

Heath Ledger wins Oscar for Joker in `Dark Knight'

Heath Ledger's Oscar legacy, his best supporting actor trophy for the madly villainous Joker in "The Dark Knight," is destined to pass into the hands of his daughter, Matilda.

'Wrestler' 'roid-dealer actor in steroids bust

The actor who played a steroid dealer in the Oscar-nominated film "The Wrestler" was charged Thursday with being the real thing: Authorities arrested him in a large steroid bust that culminated in a violent chase.

Actor to stand trial in San Diego in attack on ex

An actor who appeared in "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" has been ordered to stand trial in the stabbing of his ex-girlfriend.

Ex-'Sopranos' actor gets 10 years in prison

A former actor on "The Sopranos" was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for a botched burglary in the Bronx in which an accomplice shot and killed an off-duty police officer. A jury acquitted Lillo Brancato Jr. of second-degree murder in the death of the police officer, but convicted him of attempted burglary. He had faced up to 15 years in prison.

'Sopranos' actor 'Johnny Cakes' dead in suicide

Police say the actor who portrayed the gay lover of a closeted mobster on "The Sopranos" has died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in New York.

'Sopranos' actor cleared of New York cop's murder

A slain police officer's sister reacted with disgust after a jury cleared a former actor on "The Sopranos" of her brother's killing during a botched burglary three years ago.

Juror replaced in Brancato trial

A mistrial was avoided in the trial of Lillo Brancato, the actor accused in the shooting death of an off-duty policeman, after it was discovered a juror had been taking notes on testimony and doing research on the case at home.

Deliberations resume in NYC "Sopranos" trial

Deliberations have resumed in the trial of a former "Sopranos" actor accused in the shooting death of an off-duty New York City police officer.

Ledger among Globes nominees for supporting actor

The late Heath Ledger was saluted for his role in "The Dark Knight" with the announcements of Golden Globe nominees for best supporting performance.

Witness: 'Sopranos' actor knew friend had gun

Former "Sopranos" actor Lillo Brancato knew a fellow junkie was carrying a gun before a break-in that led to the deadly shooting of an off-duty police officer, a drug dealer testified Friday.

NYC murder trial opens for `Sopranos' actor

Both sides in the murder trial of Lillo Brancato agree on one thing: The once promising actor was a junkie who hit bottom on Dec. 10, 2005 — the night an off-duty police officer was killed during a burglary.

Man charged with hitting 'Stargate' actor

Authorities have charged a man with assault for allegedly striking "Stargate Atlantis" actor Jason Momoa in the face with a beer glass, causing wounds that required 140 stitches.

'Sopranos' actor on trial in NYPD cop slaying

Lillo Brancato Jr. was a young actor with a solid resume: He made his debut in 1993 in "A Bronx Tale" opposite Robert De Niro, went on to appear in more than a dozen movies and played a doomed mobster wannabe in HBO's "The Sopranos."

'Sopranos' actor on trial in cop slaying

Lillo Brancato Jr. was a young actor with a solid resume: He made his debut in 1993 in "A Bronx Tale" and played a mobster wannabe in "The Sopranos."

Correction: Actor charged story

In a Sept. 6 story about charges filed against actor Shelley Malil in the stabbing of his former girlfriend, The Associated Press misspelled the last name of the actor's attorney. He is Steve Meister, not Meiser.

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Martin and Baldwin to host Oscars
Source: BBC News

Comedian Steve Martin and actor Alec Baldwin are to share hosting duties at the 82nd Academy Awards.

Jeremy Piven Blames Soy Milk for His Man Boobs............. No, seriously.
Source: That's Fit

If a guy starts looking a little chesty, he might blame it on eating a few extra cheeseburgers or skipping sessions at the gym. But not Jeremy Piven. The man who claimed sushi gave him mercury poisoning, is now saying that soy milk gave him man boobs.

"Crazy German Kid' (Computer Problems)
Source: YouTube

"Some German kid going crazy in front of the computer. He's having trouble with his Unreal Tournament game. "

Actor Dennis Hopper has cancer
Source: BBC News

Actor Dennis Hopper has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is canceling all forthcoming appearances to focus on treatment, his manager has said.

Who Should Play Prince Harry?
Source: PEOPLE.com

A biopic of Prince Harry may be coming to the big screen, and some of today's hottest actors could be perfect for the role.

BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Call halts Craig and Jackman play
Source: BBC News

Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig were in a middle of a performance in a live stage show play, when someone's cellphone, in the audience, started to ring. Hugh Jackman halted, stayed in character, and told the audience member to pick it up! Video included.

Actor facing more child porn charges
Source: hosted.ap.org

A Spanish-language comedian and frequent guest on a popular Univision variety show has been charged with 30 counts of distributing child and computer pornography.

Patrick Swayze dies - Video with lifetime pictures - She's like the Wind
Source: Examiner

Video with pictures throughout his career. - She's like the wind.

Colin Firth criticises 'plastic' actors who use Botox
Source: BBC News

Colin Firth says it is "a disaster" for actors to have Botox injections and plastic surgery. The Mamma Mia! star said it was "catastrophic" to undergo facial cosmetic surgery if you wanted to be able to express yourself as an actor.

Melanie Mayron identifies with Melissa, her 'thirtysomething' role -- latimes.com
Source: The L.A. Times

As a TV series, "thirtysomething" was known for its intimate look at marriage and relationships at a time when gender roles were dramatically changing.

Actor from the swine flu adverts has the virus himself
Source: This is London

It was inevitable really. The actor who stars in the Government's swine flu television advert has only gone and contracted the virus.

Poll. Would James Dean Have Become a Legend if he had lived?

James Dean only made 3 major motion pictures, though he had done more the 30 TV plays (as they used to be called back in the 1950's) and a few small films.

Mel Gibson Annuls 30 year marrage (UPDATE: Robyn is going for all ... including Chaple)
Source: moviefone/AOL

We're not sure how you annul a nearly 30-year marriage that produced seven children, but that's supposedly how Mel Gibson's union to wife Robyn has ended. NEW LINK:

Poll. Raymond Burr. Does it bother you that he was gay?

Personally I loved Raymond Burr in his films and as Perry Mason. The fact that he was gay doesn't affect my opinion of him at all. Still, I wonder if the realization of his sexuality makes others think differently of him.

AIDS, welfare funds among final cuts from state budget
Source: Desert Sun

Schwarzenegger used his line-item veto authority to save an additional $656 million that will let the state restore a reserve fund he said is needed for tough times.

OK, so am I the only straight male who is a huge fan of Jeff Goldblum?

I mean come on! What more does he have to do to be considered one of the greats of our time? Every role he's in, you "buy" it. Movie, TV, whatever! You believe it! No matter who he is playing, it's him. The man is soooooooooooooooo under-rated that it's ridiculous!!!!

(Pics) Stars Caught Cheating!
Source: usmagazine.com

Us first broke the news that the Jon & Kate Plus 8 dad, 32, had been having a three-month affair with a third-grade school teacher.

Wrester/actor Piper facing DUI charges
Source: ABC Action News

Wrestler-turned-actor 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper is facing up to six months behind bars after he was charged with driving under the influence.

Genuine Stasi files turn up at film set
Source: Reuters

Secret files of Communist East Germany's Stasi security police were sent to a film set for use as props, triggering an investigation into how such sensitive documents were obtained.

Arquette will sleep in box to spotlight hunger
Source: msnbc.com

David Arquette is going to sleep in a box in New York City to raise money for the hungry. The 37-year-old actor is staying in a Plexiglas box above the Madison Square Garden marquee on Tuesday and Wednesday to raise $250,000 for Feeding America.

Arquette will sleep in box to spotlight hunger
Source: msnbc.com

David Arquette is going to sleep in a box in New York City to raise money for the hungry. The 37-year-old actor is staying in a Plexiglas box above the Madison Square Garden marquee on Tuesday and Wednesday to raise $250,000 for Feeding America.

Man of the People
Source: The Huffington Post

Excerpt: So Franken fits the mold for Cafferty because he went to Harvard? What other schools does Cafferty approve of as breeding grounds for office holders in America? What other professions does Cafferty believe should be excluded from holding office?

Actor Alec Baldwin interested in congressional run
Source: CNN

Alec Baldwin, who currently stars in the NBC comedy "30 Rock," told Playboy magazine that he is seriously considering running for Congress.

Voight calls Obama 'good actor'
Source: The Washington Times

Jon Voight is a silver-screen conservative who considers the final speech of George Washington bedside reading. He is much moved by American mettle, military veterans, historical moments, Old Glory and youthful spirit.

Happy Birthday, Michael J. Fox, Actor and Parkinson's Disease Advocate
Source: findingdulcinea.com

Michael J. Fox is the rare actor who had success as a child, adolescent and adult, then channeled his ambition into seeking a cure for Parkinson's after being diagnosed with the degenerative disease at age 30.

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