A wrongful death lawsuit brought by the actor James Woods over the death of his brother at a Rhode Island hospital is getting under way. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WPRI CBS 12 Providence]
Lil Rounds and Anoop Desai have been voted off "American Idol." They spoke this morning with Entertainment reporter David Viggiano from Los Angeles. [www.clipsyndicate.com | FOX WFLD Chicago, IL]
Police concerns that media-hungry terrorists would attack Michael Jackson's trial as a "soft target" led to a request for federal help, according to FBI files kept on the late pop star. (Dec. 20) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Here's the latest news for Tuesday, Dec 22: Senate plans Christmas Eve vote; Utah police want to know driving habits of husband of missing woman; FBI releases Michael Jackson files and Serena Williams voted AP Female Athlete of Year. [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Pop star Cheryl Cole talks about the first time she met her Girls Aloud band mates and her reactions to them [www.clipsyndicate.com | Press Association UK]
Pop princess Cheryl Cole gets a glamourous gothic makeover for her latest Q Magazine photo shoot [www.clipsyndicate.com | Press Association UK]
Prince William sleeps rough for the night to raise awareness of homelessness [www.clipsyndicate.com | Press Association UK]
Just weeks before American Idol Season 9 is set to begin, rumors are swirling that Simon Cowell is about to announce that he's done. Simon has hinted in the past that his Idol time is limited. But now Simon's brother, Tony Cowell, says the judge will say this upcoming season will be his last. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WNYW FOX 5 New York, NY]
Atlanta rapper T.I. has been released from a federal prison in Arkansas and is headed to a halfway house in Georgia. A lawyer for T.I. said the rapper was released Tuesday morning. (Dec. 22) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Sean Kingston's single "Beautiful Girls" made history as one of the fastest ascents up the charts. This year, Sean will help ring in the New Year from Las Vegas in "Billboard's New Year's Eve Live" TV special, airing Dec. 31, 11 p.m., on FOX. Carmen Electra is the host. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WNYW FOX 5 New York, NY]
Anna Kendrick is racking up award nominations for her performance in "Up in the Air." She's also got a good gig with her role as Jessica in a series of movies you might have heard of... The Twilight Saga! [www.clipsyndicate.com | KTTV FOX 5 Los Angeles]
The Make-A-Wish Foundation and FOX 11 teamed up to grant 6-year-old Ana's wish to meet actress Miranda Cosgrove of Nickelodeon's "iCarly," come true. Christina Gonzales shares Ana's story in this video report. [www.clipsyndicate.com | KTTV FOX 5 Los Angeles]
2009 saw its fair share of celebrity deaths, but it also brought about a new way in which we hear about them; social networking. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WFXT FOX 25 Boston, MA]
Bonnie Fuller, President and Editor of Hollywood Life, talks about the untimely death of A-list actress Brittany Murphy. Watch the video for the full interview. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WNYW FOX 5 New York, NY]
Find out what people who live in Seaside Heights, New Jersey think of MTV's 'Jersey Shore.' The unscripted show, which features eight twentysomethings, has been hit with a wave of controversy. (Dec. 22) [www.clipsyndicate.com | KVVU FOX 5 Henderson, NV]
MORE talks to the woman who interviewed actress Brittany Murphy just before her sudden death. [www.clipsyndicate.com | KVVU FOX 5 Henderson, NV]
What a few days it has been for Carrie Underwood. She earned the honor of being Billboard Magazine's top country album of the decade -- just a day after her hockey hunk Mike Fisher put a ring on her finger. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WNYW FOX 5 New York, NY]
Talk about model behavior! Veronica Varekova is a Goodwill Ambassador to the African Wildlife Foundation. Her goal is to raise awareness and funds to support AWF's work. (Dec. 22) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
More information continues to come out in the death of actress Brittany Murphy on Sunday. [www.clipsyndicate.com | KCTV FOX 5 Kansas City]
Barcelona and Argentina striker Lionel Messi says it feels "special" to be crowned World Player of the Year by the world football's ruling body FIFA. Messi, who was named the winner on Monday, has helped Barcelona win the Champions League final and World Club Cup final. He succeeds Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo as the world's top player, as voted by national team captains and coaches. Duration: 00:47 [www.clipsyndicate.com | Agence France-Presse]
If you bought tickets for the upcoming Lady GaGa concert at the Hard Rock Live, your tickets may no longer be any good. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WOFL FOX 35 Orlando, FL]
Wellesley native Jay Harrington currently stars as Ted in ABC's show Better Off Ted. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WCVB ABC 5 Boston MA]
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