Liz Tuccillo's first novel is a dating travelogue (AP)
AP - "How to Be Single" (Atria Books. 352 pages. $24.95), by Liz Tuccillo: As women line up to see "Sex and the City" on the big screen, one of the HBO series' writers is debuting her novel about — what else? — dating and the single woman. More »
Review: `Hulk' smashes a lot, but lacks heart (AP)
AP - The fanboys will probably be happy with the latest incarnation of "The Incredible Hulk." At least we can say that much for it — and that's something we most assuredly could not say about Ang Lee and James Schamus' somber, introspective and largely derided take in 2003 on the beloved Marvel Comics hero. More »
Justin Jockeys for More Well-Endowed Roles (E! Online)
E! Online - Justin Timberlake may be new to the acting game, but he's already making huge, diva-like demands. See, he plays Jacques "Le Coq" Grande in The Love Guru?a hockey player with a large, ahem, stick?and now he tells E! News he's only interested in playing well-hung dudes from now on. More »
John Cusack takes on John McCain in political ad (AP)
AP - Pop quiz: Why has John Cusack jumped into the political arena with a pair of videos saying John McCain is a war-profiteering clone of President George W. Bush? More »
Councilman apologizes to Rip Torn for campaign ad (AP)
AP - City Councilman Chris Monzel has publicly apologized to Emmy-winning actor Rip Torn for using his mug shot in a campaign ad on crime. More »
George Michael announces "last ever" arena gigs (Reuters)
Reuters - British singer and former Wham! frontman George Michael announced what his spokeswoman called his last ever big-venue gigs on Wednesday. More »
Disturbed scores third straight No. 1 album (Reuters)
Reuters - Hard-rock band Disturbed claims its third Billboard 200 No. 1 with "Indestructible," which bowed atop the album chart Wednesday. More »
Rock troubadour John Hiatt welcomes music biz woes (Reuters)
Reuters - As the recorded music business seemingly careens toward oblivion, John Hiatt is standing on the sidelines having a good laugh. More »
Hef keeps swinging as Playboy Jazz Fest marks 30th (AP)
AP - Hugh Hefner couldn't think of a better way to celebrate Playboy magazine's 25th anniversary than by throwing a big bash at the Hollywood Bowl featuring his favorite performers who knew how to swing while keeping their clothes on. More »
Cheeta the chimp vying for star on Walk of Fame (AP)
AP - Three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame have gone to the dogs, so why can't Cheeta the chimp get some love? More »
Disturbed Destroys Weezer, Journey, Ashanti, Jewel (E! Online)
E! Online - Indestructible had to live up to its name this week. More »
Winehouse missed 'plot' meeting
Amy Winehouse pulled out of a meeting with men involved in a £200,000 bribe connected with her husband's assault trial, jurors hear. More »
MPs reject product placement
The government indicates it will reject proposals from the European Union to loosen rules on product placement in TV shows. More »
Gossip Girl Boss Says Spinoff Rumors Are Not True (E! Online)
E! Online - Attention, Upper East Siders: "Little J" has not left the building. More »
Top Chef Junior Tops Bravo's Menu (E! Online)
E! Online - Top Chef is reducing its serving size. And server size. More »
Friends scatter YSL ashes in his Marrakech garden (AFP)
AFP - Close friends of the iconic French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent, who died 10 days ago, on Wednesday scattered his ashes in the garden of his Marrakech villa, his partner Pierre Berge said. More »
Yves Saint Laurent's ashes scattered in Marrakesh (Reuters)
Reuters - Friends of Yves Saint Laurent scattered his ashes on Wednesday in the botanical garden in Marrakesh where the reclusive fashion designer found inspiration and refuge from fame. More »
AP Exclusive: Newman friend says actor has cancer (AP)
AP - Paul Newman, the legendary actor and philanthropist, is battling cancer, his longtime neighbor and business partner said Wednesday. More »
Shyamalan calls his "Happening" a fun B movie (Reuters)
Reuters - Director M. Night Shyamalan is best known for the Oscar-nominated global hit "The Sixth Sense" but fans should be under no illusions about his latest thriller "The Happening." More »
Stuntman dies during "Red Cliff" filming (Reuters)
Reuters - A stuntman died and six crew members were injured Monday in a fire on the set of John Woo's "Red Cliff." More »