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- 'Gravity' movie trailer stars George Clooney, Sandra Bullock'Gravity' movie trailer: A first look at director Alfonso Cuarón's 'Gravity,' starring actors George Clooney and Sandra Bullock as astronauts.
Brian Williams sees 'Rock Center' canceledBrian Williams will remain the anchor NBC's Nightly News, but the news magazine 'Rock Center' was canceled. Brian Williams had no comment. Some say 'Rock Center' was undermined by scheduling changes.- Jeanne Cooper dies, leaves 'Young and Restless' legacyJeanne Cooper dies: As grande dame Katherine Chancellor, Jeanne Cooper starred on "The Young and the Restless" for four decades.
Helen Mirren: Royal rant against noisy gay drummersHelen Mirren, dressed as Queen Elizabeth II, dressed down a noisy parade of gay drummers interrupting her play "The Audience." Helen Mirren used less-than-royal language, reported The Telegraph.
Boston benefit concert to feature rock legendsA May 30 concert to benefit the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing will feature a wide variety of artists, from Aerosmith and New Kids on the Block, to Jimmy Buffet and Carole King.- Chris Kelly: Overdose suspected in rapper's deathChris Kelly overdose? The mom of Chris Kelly says he took cocaine and heroine the night before he died. Police suspect a drug overdose.
Chris Kelly dies: Leaves legacy as 1990s kid rapperChris Kelly dies: Half of the rap group Kris Kross, Chris Kelly and Chris Smith's biggest hit was "Jump," part of a 1992 album. They were know for their rap delivery as well as a gimmick of wearing their clothing backward.
Deanna Durbin dies: Child actress walked away from film career as an adultDeanna Durbin dies: She starred as a teenager with such actors as Judy Garland in the 1930s. Deanna Durbin, who according to her son died a few days ago, also starred in musicals.
Jack Shea, director of 'The Jeffersons' and president of the DGA, diesJack Shea dies: The three-time president of the Directors' Guild of America, who directed 'The Jeffersons' and hundreds of other episodes of American television, has died.- Janos Starker dies: Leaves legacy as Grammy-winning cellistJanos Starker dies: A renowned cellist, Janos Starker survived a Nazi concentration camp and became a world-class musician and teacher.
- Yvette Prieto marries Michael JordanYvette Prieto and former NBA star Michael Jordan tied the knot Saturday in Palm Beach, Fla. Prieto, a 35-year-old former model, met Jordan five years ago.
- George Jones funeral at Grand Ole OpryGeorge Jones: The country music star, George Jones, will be honored with a funeral at the Grand Ole Opry on Thursday.
- 'Derrick' actor: Nazi with SS? Dutch TV pulls show'Derrick' actor: Nazi with SS? The late German actor Horst Tappert, known for his role as TV sleuth Stefan Derrick, was reportedly a member of a Nazi SS unit during World War II.
Jane Fonda handprints next to Dad's in HollywoodJane Fonda is honored with hand and foot prints in cement next to Henry Fonda's outside the Chinese Theater. Jane Fonda will also be present at a special screening of 'On Golden Pond.'
George Jones dies: Country music legend sang about life he livedGeorge Jones dies: The Texas native recorded over 150 albums. By the time George Jones died Friday, his career had spanned eight decades.
Sigourney Weaver having a ball as a 'peacock' in new playSigourney Weaver's role in the play wouldn't even be too much of a stretch — she'd be playing a movie star. The sticky part: This movie star was overindulgent, self-centered and unaware she's on the decline.- Fired anchor: Letterman talks to A. J. ClementeFired anchor on Letterman: A. J. Clement was fired for swearing on the air. But the former North Dakota anchor appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman Wednesday.
- M.A.S.H. actor dies: Alan Arbus played psychiatristM.A.S.H, actor dies: Alan Arbus was best known for his M.A.S.H character, Dr. Sidney Freedman, the 4077th psychiatrist.
Baby monkey: 'Big Bang' TV show supplies his nameBaby monkey, Big Bang: A new baby monkey at the Columbus zoo has been named after Dr. Sheldon Cooper of 'The Big Bang Theory.' No word yet how the cast of 'The Big Bang Theory' feels about the honor.- Richie Havens dies, leaves Woodstock marathon legacyRichie Havens dies: A folk singer and guitarist, Richie Havens performed for three hours at the 1969 Woodstock Festival. Havens biggest commercial success came with his cover of George Harrison's "Here Comes the Sun."
