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Ben Gazzara, whose powerful dramatic performances brought an intensity to a variety of roles and made him a memorable presence in such iconic productions over the decades as the original "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" on Broadway and the film "The Big Lebowski," has died at age 81.

Cornelius remembered in NYC as inspiring, generous

Posted: 4 Feb 2012 at 3:40pm

Fans and friends including Roberta Flack paid tribute to "Soul Train" creator Don Cornelius in Harlem on Saturday, calling the producer a fearless pioneer who brought black music to television and gave hundreds of dancers and musicians their start.

Keith Urban makes return from vocal surgery

Posted: 3 Feb 2012 at 11:50pm

Keith Urban is back.

Jason Segel honored by Harvard theater group

Posted: 3 Feb 2012 at 9:56pm

Actor Jason Segel has been honored as Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals.

Mel Gibson may be witness in discrimination trial

Posted: 3 Feb 2012 at 4:17pm

Attorneys for a deputy who arrested Mel Gibson on suspicion of drunken driving want to call the Oscar-winner as a witness during an upcoming trial to determine if the officer suffered discrimination because of the case.

Racy ads for French movie about infidelity pulled

Posted: 3 Feb 2012 at 1:24pm

What does it take to shock in the land of the Gallic shrug? Ads that suggest adulterous oral sex, according to complaints about new movie "Les Infideles."

Bee Gee Robin Gibb says his health has improved

Posted: 3 Feb 2012 at 1:04pm

Bee Gee star Robin Gibb says he is making a strong recovery and putting on weight after suffering from a serious illness.