We've gotten smart: Movie's spy gadgets do exist (AP)
AP - The shoe phone on TV's "Get Smart" wasn't just a sneaky spy gadget, it was a technological marvel: a wireless, portable telephone that could be used anywhere — though it did require a dime to make a call. More »
Marlee Matlin is working on her memoir (AP)
AP - Academy Award-winning actress and "Dancing With the Stars" sensation Marlee Matlin is working on a memoir, scheduled to come out in 2009 and tentatively titled "I'll Scream Later." More »
Jack Nicholson is courtside at NBA finals (AP)
AP - Jack Nicholson was in his familiar courtside seat wearing his traditional sunglasses Tuesday night, cheering on the Lakers in Game 3 of the NBA finals. More »
Katherine Heigl's Great Escape (E! Online)
E! Online - Katherine Heigl has graduated from the romantic comedy portion of her Julia Roberts-paved career and is moving swiftly into her Erin Brokovich period. More »
Shia LaBeouf "Embarrassed" by Antigay Slur (E! Online)
E! Online - A slap across the face from a friend isn't the only thing that left Shia LaBeouf red. More »
New York Times names Irvine as About CEO (Reuters)
Reuters - The New York Times Co said on Wednesday it has named Celia Irvine as chief executive of its About Group unit, which operates websites About.com and ConsumerSearch.com. More »
Smurfs head for big-screen at Columbia Pictures (Reuters)
Reuters - The Smurfs, those blue-skinned cartoon gnomes with short tails and white hats, are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a Hollywood movie deal announced on Tuesday by Columbia Pictures. More »
Michael 'to retire from touring'
George Michael announces two concerts in London, and says he intends to give up touring in the future. More »
Duran Duran make Louvre history
Duran Duran become the first band to perform at the Louvre Museum, in Paris, with a special one-off gig. More »
Bond actor injures finger on set
Actor Daniel Craig receives hospital treatment for a hand injury sustained while shooting the new James Bond film. More »
Johnny Depp tops best actor poll
Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp is Britain's favourite actor, according to a survey by the Cinema Advertising Association (CAA). More »
Music Review: The Infamous Stringdusters (AP)
AP - The Infamous Stringdusters, "The Infamous Stringdusters" (Sugar Hill) More »
Martha Stewart Living CEO steps down (Reuters)
Reuters - Media and merchandising company Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc said on Wednesday its chief executive, Susan Lyne, has stepped down after four years in the post. More »
Katrina doc "Trouble the Water" headed for theaters (Reuters)
Reuters - The Hurricane Katrina chronicle "Trouble the Water," winner of this year's Sundance Grand Jury documentary prize, has been picked up for U.S. distribution by Zeitgeist Films. More »
Janet's Label Jacks European Tour (E! Online)
E! Online - There are some people Janet Jackson just doesn't want to rock with. Like Europeans. And her record label. More »
Love is the drug on French first lady's new album (Reuters)
Reuters - France's first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy sings of 30 lovers and hard drugs on a new album that she insists was not inspired by her whirlwind romance and marriage to President Nicolas Sarkozy. More »
Lawrence gears up for "Motor City" (Reuters)
Reuters - Sharon Lawrence has joined the ABC drama pilot "The Prince of Motor City," a Gothic family soap inspired by "Hamlet." More »
ABC's "Cupid" targets Paulson (Reuters)
Reuters - Sarah Paulson has been tapped as the female lead in ABC's one-hour pilot "Cupid," an updated version of Rob Thomas' 1990s comedy for ABC. More »
Smurfs head for the big screen
Classic children's TV cartoon characters The Smurfs are to make their film debut. More »
De Niro comedy "What" sets a date (Reuters)
Reuters - Magnolia Pictures has set October 3 as the release date for "What Just Happened," Barry Levinson's Hollywood-set comedy starring Robert De Niro. More »
Potter 'prequel' sold at auction
A short Harry Potter prequel by JK Rowling is sold for £25,000 at a charity auction in London. More »
Newman says he is 'doing nicely'
Oscar-winning actor Paul Newman responds to unconfirmed reports he is gravely ill with cancer. More »
Cheryl Cole is new X Factor judge
Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole is named as the new judge on The X Factor, days after Sharon Osbourne quit. More »