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'Django Unchained,' and 'Ted,' lead the pack for MTV Movie Award nominations'Django Unchained,' 'Ted,' and 'Silver Linings Playbook' were all nominated for several MTV Movie Awards; a youth-oriented awards ceremony that focuses on box office hits often overlooked at the Oscars.
Jon Stewart taking hiatus from 'Daily Show' to direct filmThe network said Tuesday that correspondent-writer John Oliver will host the fake news show for the eight weeks of original episodes scheduled during Jon Stewart's hiatus.
Whitney Houston: FBI releases 128-page fileWhitney Houston's FBI file includes letters from fans that Whitney Houston found threatening, as well as an attempted extortion attempt that the FBI investigated.
Downton Abbey: Who's leaving and who's coming?Downton Abbey will say goodbye to housemaid Sarah O'Brien. But Downton Abbey will welcome New Zealand-born soprano Te Kanawa. Shirley MacLaine will be back to Downton Abbey too.
The Bible miniseries: Mark Burnett tackles Bible 'illiteracy'The Bible miniseries by 'Survivor' producer Mark Burnett started on the History Channel Sunday. The five-part miniseries use modern computer graphics to bring stories from the Bible to life.- Richard Street was Motown singer, member of Temptations for 25 yearsRichard Street sang as a young man with Temptations members Otis Williams and Melvin Franklin, but didn't join the famed Motown group until the early 1970s.
Scott Weiland rejects 'firing' by Stone Temple PilotsScott Weiland says 'How can I be 'terminated' from a band that I founded, fronted, and co-wrote man of its biggest hits?" Scott Weiland says the Stone Temple Pilots dispute is now in the hands of lawyers.
Dale Robertson leaves legacy of classic Western TV showsDale Robertson started in the movies, including such roles as Jesse James in "Fighting Man of the Plains. Dale Robertson moved into television, starring in series such as "Tales of Wells Fargo" (1957-62), "Iron Horse" (1966) and "Death Valley Days" (1968-70). Robertson died Tuesday.
Van Cliburn: A piano virtuoso who transcended Cold WarVan Cliburn passed away Wednesday at his Texas home. Van Cliburn, a Grammy award-winning classical pianist, was a star in both the US and Russia.
Tina Fey says 'No way' to hosting 2014 OscarsTina Fey won't be hosting the Oscars, she says. During the 2013 Oscars, William Shatner asked "Why couldn't they get Tina [Fey] and Amy [Poehler] to host?"
Bobby Brown DUI sentence: 55 days in jail, 18 months alcohol treatmentBobby Brown was sentenced to to 55 days in a Los Angeles jail and four years of probation for drunk driving. Bobby Brown is considered a pioneer of New Jack Swing music.- Dan Toler, former guitarist for Allman Brothers Band, diesDan Toler passed on Monday. Dan Toler played for the Allman Brothers from 1979-1982. He also played with Dickey Betts & Great Southern.
Mike Krzyzewski done? Coach K says goodbye to Team USAMike Krzyzewski says he's done coaching Team USA after leading the Americans to two Olympic gold medals for men's basketball.
Ang Lee's 'Life of Pi' Oscar win thrills TaiwaneseAng Lee's victory at Hollywood's annual Oscar extravaganza on Sunday for the fantasy epic "Life of Pi" followed his 2005 win for "Brokeback Mountain."
Homeless man returns a ring, gets $145,000 'reward'A Kansas City homeless man returned an engagement ring dropped in his beggars cup by a woman. Her grateful fiance set up a website that's collected $145,000 so far for the homeless man.- Jennifer Lawrence stumbles on way to Best Actress OscarJennifer Lawrence was tripped up by her Christian Dior gown at the Academy Awards. But Jennifer Lawrence was endearing her acceptance of the Best Actress award for her performance in 'Silver Linings Playbook.'
William Shatner can't save Seth MacFarlane at OscarsWilliam Shatner reprised his Star Trek role in a vain attempt to rescue Seth MacFarlane's Oscars 2013 comedy monologue. William Shatner, aka Capt. Kirk, returned from 'the future' to advise MacFarlane.
Ben Foster replaces Shia LaBeouf in 'Orphans' on BroadwayBen Foster replaces Shia LaBeouf in 'Orphans' after LaBeouf left over 'creative differences.' Ben Foster's film roles include "3:10 to Yuma" and "The Messenger" and he was on TV in "The Laramie Project" and "Six Feet Under."
Superman and Batman to join forces?Superman and Batman will co-headline a new comic from DC Entertainment. The series, scheduled to debut in June, will invent a new history for Superman and Batman.- Shia Labeouf drops out of Broadway play. Why?Shia LaBeouf left the play "Orphans" "due to creative differences," said producers. Shia LaBeouf was cast to play opposite Alec Baldwin in the Broadway play.
