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Swayze Projects Continue Despite Cancer
Patrick Swayze's doctor is "optimistic" about his prognosis for battling pancreatic cancer, and the "Dirty Dancing" actor's upcoming cable pilot is still in contention to become a series. Read Story

Cosby Makes Challenge to Black Community
Comedian and activist Bill Cosby says problems in the black community are like dirty laundry that need to be washed, not ignored. Read Story

Spears' Father Retains Control of Estate
A court commissioner ruled Wednesday that Britney Spears' father will retain control of the troubled pop star's finances and estate for another five months. Read Story

Bai Ling Enters Shoplifting Plea Deal
Bai Ling has copped a plea in her shoplifting case. Read Story

Congress Wants TV-Coupon Cost Updates
House lawmakers don't want the cost of a television coupon program to catch them by surprise - or without enough money to ensure millions of Americans can still watch TV after their analog sets flicker out of existence. Read Story

Judge Nixes 'Girls Gone Wild' Motion
A federal judge in Reno has rejected a motion by "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis that would have allowed his release from jail in Nevada without fear of extradition to Florida. Read Story

Disney to Produce Animation in Japan

`Medium' Takes on Arquette Sister Act

Is America Ready for a Gay 'Idol'?

`Oprah's Big Give' Gets Big Numbers

Paris Hilton on 'My Name Is Earl'

'Idol' Nearly Mum on Contestant's Past

A Harder Look at Obama, Post-`SNL'?

CW Cutting Comedy Department

Clinton Campaigns on Stewart's Show

'Jackass' Star Steve-O Arrested

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AP - Entertainment - Movies

Global Box Office Revenue Tops $26.7B

Global Movie Ticket Sales Hit Record

Google Maps, `geezers' Shift Film Debate

Nicholson Films Make Case for Clinton

New 'Indiana Jones' Trailer Is Smash Hit

Schwarzenegger Kicks Off Fitness Expo

Jolie Sees Benefit in US Surge in Iraq

'70s Is The Go-To Decade for Comedy

Whoopi Goldberg Accepts Oscar Apology

Judge: Photographer Hounded Kidman

Bruce Lee's Master Subject of Biopics