AP - When "American Idol" contestant Taylor Hicks belted out Stevie Wonder's golden oldie "Living for the City" there was scant age difference between the singer and the 32-year-old song.

Reuters - Irvin Kershner, the Hollywood director of Star Wars and James Bond fame, is scouting for actors in India where he will shoot large parts of his next film.

Reuters - Movie Gallery Inc on Thursday reported a fourth-quarter loss, citing a weak box office, charges related to store closures following its purchase of the Hollywood Video chain and other items.

AFP - While Hollywood celebrities and Silicon Valley executives have the cash to pay for trendy earth-friendly lifestyles, ordinary people don't, a US think-tank warned.

Reuters - Indie producer Cinamour Entertainment has optioned former stand-up comic Lord Baltimore's road comedy script "Trophy."

AP - Fans waiting to buy copies of Prince's highly anticipated new album, "3121," were greeted early Tuesday with something even better — a surprise performance by Prince himself.

Reuters - Producer Marty Richards won an Oscar for the 2002 movie "Chicago" but claims to have lost millions in royalties and is suing Miramax Films to get his hands on the cash.

Reuters - Prince is one of those rare artists who can remain relevant without compromising his eccentric style. Though his last few albums have been less than stellar, "3121" is a testament to the singer's versatility and musicianship.

USATODAY.com - Here's how nervous Hollywood is about you watching movies at home. Smack-dab in the middle of the Academy Awards on March 5, Sid Ganis, head of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, took the stage to disparage DVDs.

Hector Duarte Jr. - AHN Staff Reporter Hollywood, CA (AHN) – Attention Simpsons fans! Fox has picked up the show for another two seasons, meaning audiences are guaranteed offbeat antics until at least 2008. The show will mark its 400th episode within the next two years. America’s...

Reuters - Paramount has spent a high-six-figure sum for feature rights to screenwriter Charlie Fletcher's upcoming children's book "Stoneheart."

Joanna Wypior - AHN Staff Reporter Los Angeles, CA (AHN) - Paramount Pictures announces plans to sell the film library of DreamWorks LLC, which it has recently required, to a group headed by billionaire George Soros for $900 million. The deal was announced by Paramount parent company, Viacom....

AP - The main thing missing from the much-rumored wedding between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie was the bride and groom. Still, officials held out hope that the couple would show up this weekend to tie the knot in this Lake Como retreat, a favorite getaway for the rich and famous.

AFP - Internationally-acclaimed fashion designer Oleg Cassini, who gained fame and fortune making clothes for Jacqueline Kennedy as well as the Hollywood elite, died Friday at the age of 92, US media reported.

AP - Are Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie getting married here Saturday? The locals don't know — and they don't care.

Reuters - Fashion designer Oleg Cassini, who created gowns for former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy and for many Hollywood films, died on Friday, a spokeswoman said. He was 92.

Reuters - Fashion designer Oleg Cassini, who created gowns for former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy and for many Hollywood films, died on Friday, a spokeswoman said. He was 92.

Reuters - Rumors that Hollywood sweethearts Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt could marry on the shores of Lake Como this weekend have transformed even quiet Italian villagers into star-struck gossip fans.

Reuters - Demi Moore is in final negotiations to star alongside Kevin Costner and William Hurt in the psychological thriller "Mr. Brooks."