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Broadcaster fined for animal cruelty in Australia after reality show contestants kill, eat rat

ADELAIDE, Australia - A British broadcaster has been convicted of animal cruelty after two reality show contestants skinned, cooked and ate a rat during filming in Australia.

Former Beatle Ringo Starr honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

LOS ANGELES - A star for former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday evening during a whimsical ceremony that also marked the 50th anniversary of groundbreaking on the sidewalk attraction.

Michael Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter

LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson's doctor pleaded not guilty Monday to involuntary manslaughter, capping an exhaustive investigation into the pop star's stunning death last summer and setting up the prospect of another sensational celebrity courtroom drama.

Veteran rockers April Wine to be inducted into Canadian Music Hall of Fame

TORONTO - Veteran rockers April Wine will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame this spring.

Charlie and Brooke Sheen allowed to see each other; Brooke Sheen wants case dismissed

ASPEN, Colo. - Charlie Sheen and his wife were reunited Monday after a judge modified a restraining order and allowed them them to work out their differences following a Christmas Day domestic violence dispute in which the actor allegedly pinned his spouse on a bed with a knife to her throat.

Del Toro says he took 'Wolfman' movie role out of sympathy for monster's side of the story

MEXICO CITY - Actor Benicio del Toro says he signed on for the lead role in "The Wolfman" remake because he has a soft spot for monsters.

US actress Angelina Jolie visits Haitian earthquake survivors in Dominican hospital

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has met with hospitalized Haitian earthquake victims in the Dominican Republic.

Keith Carradine's ex-wife sentenced to community service for perjury

LOS ANGELES - Keith Carradine's ex-wife has been sentenced to community service for trying to cover up illegal wiretapping by former Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano.

'Dear John' delivers No. 1 debut with $30.5M; 'Avatar' slips to 2nd with $22.9M

LOS ANGELES - The romantic drama "Dear John" has knocked the sci-fi blockbuster "Avatar" off its No. 1 box-office perch.

Journalist Ian Brown wins $25,000 Charles Taylor Prize for non-fiction

TORONTO - Journalist Ian Brown won the $25,000 Charles Taylor Prize for literary non-fiction Monday for his touching book about his child's rare genetic mutation.

Andre Leon Talley added to 'America's Next Top Model' judging panel

LOS ANGELES - Andre Leon Talley will help crown "America's Next Top Model."

Super Bowl surpasses 'M-A-S-H' finale as most-watched TV show ever in US

NEW YORK - An estimated one in two Canadians tuned into the Super Bowl Sunday, which was watched by more than 106 million people in the U.S., surpassing the ratings for the 1983 finale of "M-A-S-H" to become the most-watched program in U.S. television history, the Nielsen Co. said Monday.

Ballet featuring White Stripes music featured in National's 2010-11 season

TORONTO - The award-winning ballet "Chroma," featuring music by the White Stripes, and a new full-length interpretation of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" are among productions in the National Ballet of Canada's 2010-11 season, the company announced Monday.

Brit funnyman Ricky Gervais to receive Banff fest's comedy award in June

TORONTO - British comic Ricky Gervais is being recognized with this year's Sir Peter Ustinov Comedy Award at the Banff World Television Festival.

Miley Cyrus, other celebrities donate items for online auction to benefit Haiti

NEW YORK - Miley Cyrus has organized an online auction to benefit the relief effort in Haiti.

In 'Shadow Tag,' Erdrich stakes out new territory with look at toxic marriage

"Shadow Tag"

Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde a whirlwind of activity

MONTREAL - Chrissie Hynde is one busy woman these days.

Oscar-nominated director Lee Daniels to take part in Toronto Black History panel

TORONTO - Oscar-nominated director Lee Daniels will be in Toronto on Tuesday to take part in a panel discussion celebrating Black History Month.

Former child actor Gary Coleman pleads guilty to misdemeanour criminal mischief

SALT LAKE CITY - Former child television star Gary Coleman pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanour criminal mischief charge related to a domestic violence incident last April.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie suing tabloid over claim they were about to split

LONDON - Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have begun legal action against a British tabloid that reported the celebrity couple was going to split, a lawyer acting on their behalf confirmed Monday.

Royal Shakespeare Company plans New York visit during summer 2011

NEW YORK - Call it Stratford-upon-Hudson. Or maybe the East River.

Super Bowl sets record with 48 minutes of ads

NEW YORK - In the U.S., commercials took up nearly 48 minutes of the big Super Bowl game, the most ever.

Gora book is everything you want to know and more about 1980s era of filmmaking

"You Couldn't Ignore Me If You Tried: The Brat Pack, John Hughes, and Their Impact on a Generation"

Cartoon adventure tale 'Up' wins best animated feature at the Annie Awards

LOS ANGELES - The travel adventure "Up" was the winner of the best animated feature at the 37th annual Annie Awards.

Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho wins Denmark's Sonning Music Prize

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho has won Denmark's highest musical honour, the 600,000 kroner (almost C$118,000) Sonning Music Prize.

Ian Carmichael, who played Bertie Wooster and Lord Peter Wimsey, dies at 89

LONDON - Ian Carmichael, a British comic actor who starred in "I'm All Right Jack" on the silver screen and played Bertie Wooster and Lord Peter Wimsey on TV, has died. He was 89.

Backed by an authentic sound, Bridges hits a career high note in 'Crazy Heart'

NASHVILLE - When director Scott Cooper approached him with the script for "Crazy Heart," Jeff Bridges turned down the part of a lifetime.

'Modern Family' redefines family comedy in freshman year on ABC

LOS ANGELES - A young man arrived at Ty Burrell's hotel room to stock the minibar and immediately recognized the co-star of the ABC comedy "Modern Family."

Hollywood stars vie for Laurence Olivier theatre awards

LONDON - Hollywood heavyweights feature strongly in the race for Britain's 2010 Laurence Olivier theatre awards, with Rachel Weisz, Jude Law, James Earl Jones and Keira Knightley among the nominees announced Monday.

Super Bowl ads: Betty White, Bud Light, big laughs score with viewers

NEW YORK - Betty White plays football, babies talk about "milkaholics" and a house made of Bud Light cans falls slowly apart. It must be the Super Bowl - or at least the advertising showcase that entertains amid the gridiron action.

Super Bowl spot surprises viewers by joining Letterman, Leno and Oprah

NEW YORK - Super Bowl viewers were rubbing their eyes at the sight of a TV spot pairing CBS late-night host David Letterman with longtime NBC archrival Jay Leno, plus media magnate Oprah Winfrey.

Pete Townshend impressed by Super Bowl spectacle, felt supported by football-centric crowd

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - Pete Townshend is used to playing in front of stadiums filled with rabid fans who know every note of The Who's songs. He didn't get that at the band's Super Bowl halftime performance, but he's OK with that too.

Tebow ad airs on Super Bowl with soft-sell antiabortion message and light tone

NEW YORK - Even the long-awaited Super Bowl ad from conservative group Focus on the Family came with a punchline - a hard hit and a soft sell.

Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey do themselves proud as The Who plays halftime show

NEW YORK - Maybe 30 years ago, The Who would have been an explosive act for a Super Bowl halftime show. Or anywhere else.

Members of Russia's Bolshoi ballet to perform in Cuba for first time in 30 years

HAVANA, Cuba - Several leading members of Russia's famed Bolshoi ballet will perform with their Cuban counterparts during a visit to Havana next week.

Brian Williams, NBC News thrives despite network's troubles

NEW YORK - Forget Jay Leno. Maybe NBC should have considered Brian Williams for a prime-time job.

'Dear John' bumps 'Avatar' with $32.4M debut; sci-fi blockbuster lifts global total to $2.2B

LOS ANGELES - A sci-fi love story has given way to an earthbound romance at the box office, livening up typically slow times at theatres over Super Bowl weekend.

British jazz conductor Sir John Dankworth dies at 82

LONDON - Sir John Dankworth, the British jazz composer, saxophonist and band leader, has died. He was 82.

Warm up for Winter Games with Olympic tear-jerkers, against-all-odds movies

TORONTO - With the Winter Olympics just days away, put yourself in the mood with a few movies documenting the thrill of the medal chase. Here's a look at cinema's take on the biggest event in sports:

Rabindranath Maharaj explores immigrant experience in 'Amazing Absorbing Boy'

TORONTO - In Rabindranath Maharaj's new novel "The Amazing Absorbing Boy," a Trinidadian teen is sent to live with his father in Toronto after the death of his mother.

Singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen postpones European tour due to bad back

Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has postponed the European leg of his tour due to a back injury.

Alba says she's not flattered by attempt to look like her

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - Imitation is not the sincerest form of flattery for Jessica Alba.

Rihanna and Mark Sanchez raise money for charities

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - She lost a young friend to leukemia, but singer Rihanna is still working to get help for those who suffer from the disease.

Johnny X was global spy who became a Canuck

OTTAWA - Johnny X is Canada's spy who came in from the cold.

BC's 92-year-old big band legend to carry Olympic torch before opening ceremony

VANCOUVER, B.C. - He's played with Bing Crosby and hung out with Frank Sinatra, gave Michael Buble his first paying gig and hobnobbed with Lena Horne.

Prosecutors to file charges in Michael Jackson's death; doctor cancels planned 'surrender'

LOS ANGELES - The circus that swirled around Michael Jackson when he was alive rolled on Friday as the doctor expecting to be accused of involuntary manslaughter in his death planned to stage a surrender at a courthouse but called it off after prosecutors announced charges will be filed next week.

Pregnant Toronto woman gets Oprah's help after water breaks during talk show taping

CHICAGO - A pregnant Toronto woman received some help from Oprah Winfrey this week after her water broke during a taping of the talk show queen's program.

Another activist ship, the Bob Barker, collides with Japanese whaler off Antarctica

SYDNEY, Australia - The anti-whaling ship the Bob Barker and a Japanese harpoon boat collided in the icy waters off Antarctica on Saturday - the second major clash this year in the increasingly aggressive confrontations between the two sides.

'70s teen idol Leif Garrett charged with felony heroin possession in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES - Former 1970s teen idol Leif (LAFE) Garrett has been charged with felony possession of heroin after his arrest in a Los Angeles subway station.

LA police say Charlie Sheen's vehicle reported stolen, found crashed in ravine near his home

LOS ANGELES - A Mercedes that Charlie Sheen reported stolen from his Sherman Oaks home was found overturned hundreds of feet down a nearby cliff early Friday, but there's no evidence anyone was in the car when it went into the ravine, police said.

Jesse James Hollywood gets life sentence in murder-kidnap case that inspired 'Alpha Dog'

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - Jesse James Hollywood has been sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the kidnap-murder of a 15-year-old boy in a case that inspired the 2007 movie "Alpha Dog."

'Crazy for Love' explores journeys, challenges of life for mixed-race couples

TORONTO - Mixed-race unions have been on the rise in Canada, with the number of interracial couplings - both married and common-law - up by one-third in the 2006 census.

The heart-on-sleeve melodies in 'Fanny' soar at New York's City Center

NEW YORK - There's nothing like a full-throttle, heart-on-sleeve melody to lift the stodgiest of Broadway musicals.

Facts, scandals, anecdotes about Winter Olympics in recently published books

TORONTO - Break the ice at Winter Olympics parties with fun facts, deep insight and compelling stories gleaned from the wealth of Games-related books.

Oasis guitarist Gallagher to deliver victim impact statement in Toronto court

TORONTO - A Toronto courthouse will be the venue for Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher's next Canadian appearance.

Cast from hit MTV reality show 'Jersey Shore' to appear on 'The View' this month

NEW YORK - ABC says the house mates from "Jersey Shore" are headed to "The View" for some fist-pumping and outlandish talk.

Nina Stemme returns to Metropolitan Opera for revival of 'Ariadne auf Naxos'

NEW YORK - Nina Stemme returned to the Metropolitan Opera for the first time since her debut run nearly a decade ago, and sang a radiant performance in a charming revival of Strauss's "Ariadne auf Naxos."

BBM Canada: 'American Idol' top TV program in Canada for the week of Jan. 25-31

TORONTO - Here are the top 10 television programs in Canada, with viewer numbers, for the week of Jan. 25-31:

Super Bowl ads go goofy for laughs, frugal for wallets, as recession lightens up

NEW YORK - Game on! Super Bowl ads are returning to their goofy roots.

Screenwriter of Oscar-nominated 'Precious' has much in common with character

NEW YORK - On Tuesday morning, just before the 2010 Academy Award nominations were announced, screenwriter Geoffrey Fletcher couldn't get his TV to work. He scrambled to his computer and searched for the online broadcast of the nominations, his ears perking up for his name to be called.

Century-old Philadelphia violin shop takes final bow, marks end of big-shop era

PHILADELPHIA - Over the past century, some of the world's best violinists developed trust in William Moennig&Son, a storied shop they could go to for repairs, adjustments, new instruments and bows.

The mysterious Sade returns with an unchanged voice but updated sound

Sade, "Soldier of Love" (Epic)

'Damages' shrewdly invests its season of mystery in Madoff-inspired scandal

NEW YORK - Thank Bernie Madoff.

Cdn. theatre performer Lindsay Thomas dies of lung cancer at age 31

TORONTO - Canadian stage actress Lindsay Thomas is being remembered as a powerhouse triple-threat performer whose warm and vivacious spirit charmed audiences on both sides of the border.

Capsule book reviews of 'The Whale,' 'Red Carpet Ready' and other books

"The Whale: In Search of the Giants of the Sea" (HarperCollins), by Philip Hoare: A subject as big as the whale demands a book as broad as "The Whale." Part memoir, part nature writing and part literary criticism, the book takes readers around the world for an exhaustive look at the mysterious mammal. Philip Hoare begins his book in the steps of Herman Melville's Ishmael, visiting the famous 19th-century whaling ports Nantucket and New Bedford, Mass., before tracing the cultural significance of the whale from Jonah to "Free Willy." For readers who don't love science, there might be dull moments. But entertaining and educational, "The Whale" is an all-encompassing look at how an animal most people never see has impacted our history and inspired our imagination.

Movie review: Travolta, Rhys Meyers play action heroes in 'From Paris with Love'

In the space of just a few weeks, we have movies starring Harrison Ford, Mel Gibson and John Travolta. It is like the early '90s all over again.

'The Bishop's Man' tops Maclean's fiction list for the week ending Feb. 2

TORONTO - Here are the top 10 hardcover fiction and non-fiction books in Canada for the week of Feb. 2 compiled by Maclean's magazine.

Jasper Johns 'Flag' from Michael Crichton's art collection to be auctioned by Christie's

LONDON - Michael Crichton was the mega-selling thriller writer behind "Jurassic Park," "The Andromeda Strain" and TV series "ER." He was also a private and passionate art collector who bought works by 20th-century masters including Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol and Jasper Johns.

Review: David Aaronovitch's 'Voodoo Histories' takes on conspiracy theories

"Voodoo Histories: The Role of the Conspiracy Theory in Shaping Modern History" (Riverhead), by David Aaronovitch

Wyclef Jean, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige set to perform in BET relief concert to help Haiti

MIAMI - Sean "Diddy" Combs, Queen Latifah and Pharrell are set to host a two-hour concert and telethon to benefit earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.

Justin Timberlake, award winning singer, actor, honoured by Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals

Multifaceted entertainer Justin Timberlake is coming to Harvard University to be honoured as the Hasty Pudding Man of the Year.

Lawyer: Michael Jackson's doctor plans to surrender Friday to Los Angeles authorities

LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson's doctor plans to seek his day in court Friday - whether or not he's been charged in the singer's death.

Lawyer: Michael Jackson's doctor to surrender to authorities on Friday

LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson's doctor has agreed to surrender to authorities Friday to face a criminal case stemming from the singer's death, his lawyer said Thursday.

Lawyer: Michael Jackson's doctor to surrender to authorities on Friday

LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson's doctor has agreed to surrender to authorities Friday to face a criminal case stemming from the singer's death, his lawyer said Thursday.

Miranda Kerr says Australian banker caught looking at raunchy photos of her shouldn't lose job

SYDNEY, Australia - Miranda Kerr says an Australian banker left red-faced when a live TV broadcast showed him looking at her scantily clad photos at work shouldn't be fired.

Malaysia court charges 3 teens over Muslim prayer room attacks in dispute over use of 'Allah'

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - A Malaysian court has charged three teenagers with trying to torch Muslim prayer rooms after attacks on churches in a dispute over the use of the word "Allah" in the Muslim-majority country, an official said Friday.

Springsteen wants name off copyright lawsuit against NYC bar; Web site says he wasn't informed

NEW YORK - Bruce Springsteen wants his name off a lawsuit demanding licensing fees from a Manhattan bar where a band played his songs.

Kenny Rogers plans to celebrate his 'first 50 years' in music with star-studded TV special

NASHVILLE - Country music veteran Kenny Rogers is marking 50 years in the music business with a star-studded TV special.

A revival of David Mamet's 'A Life in the Theatre' is set for Broadway next fall

NEW YORK - There seems to be a David Mamet (MAM'-eht) play every year on Broadway. Next season will be no exception.

Court in Australia: Men at Work's 1980s smash 'Down Under' copied melody from campfire song

SYDNEY, Australia - Australian band Men at Work copied a well-known children's campfire song for the flute melody in its 1980s hit "Down Under" and owes the owner years of royalties, a court ruled Thursday.

The Who's Pete Townshend defends himself against child advocates

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - The Who gave an energetic, acoustic preview of Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show Thursday-but things turned serious when Pete Townshend defended himself against some children's advocates who say he should not be performing.

Murphy's death ruled accidental from pneumonia; prescription drugs played role

LOS ANGELES - Brittany Murphy, the star of "Clueless" and "8 Mile," died from pneumonia, with prescription drugs and anemia also playing a role, a coroner's official said Thursday.

Movie review: 'Dear John's' letter of loss and grief stays true to Sparks' formula

The movie is called "Dear John," and, yes, there's a character named John and, yes, he's a soldier who, sure enough, receives dozens of letters from his sweetheart back home, including one emotionally wrought missive that begins "Dear John" and ends with him vowing to permanently switch to email.

Cybill Shepherd's son in court on charges stemming from theft during flight

PHILADELPHIA - Cybill Shepherd's son has appeared in court in Philadelphia on charges he stole money and other items from fellow airline passengers.

MTV's hit-reality show 'Jersey Shore' becomes style inspiration for some

Hair gel and hair extensions, tanning and True Religion jeans, Ed Hardy T-shirts and eyebrow threading. It's fashion, "Jersey Shore"-style.

Winnipeg ska band the Afterbeat starring in Super Bowl beer commercial

WINNIPEG - A Winnipeg ska band used to playing dark, intimate clubs is preparing to perform before an audience of several million football fans.

Fight over e-book prices between Amazon.com and publisher may be ending

NEW YORK - A standoff between Amazon.com and a leading publisher that has limited the availability of Andrew Young's "The Politician" and a wide range of other books may be ending.

Frances Reid, star of 'Days of Our Lives' for more than 4 decades, dies at 95

NEW YORK - NBC says Frances Reid, who played matriarch Alice Horton on "Days of Our Lives" for four decades, has died in Los Angeles. She was 95.

No 'Jamming' in Jamaica: Police call off annual Bob Marley birthday bash

KINGSTON, Jamaica - An annual concert that draws hundreds of tourists to celebrate Bob Marley's birthday has been cancelled for the first time since its inception in 1992 over noise complaints.

Want to see much-hyped U.S. Super Bowl TV ads? Check websites after the game

Every year at this time, the ball is snapped, the pretzel bowl is filled and the wail goes out across Canada: "Why can't we see the American Super Bowl ads?"