Belleville News Democrat: Entertainment http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/index.xml News, sports, and entertainment from Belleville News Democrat en-us Copyright 2008 Belleville News Democrat Entertainment 60 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:01:46 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys support@Belleville.com Families move into homes that Pitt built http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562955.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562955.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:13 CST It was a bittersweet moment for Brad Pitt, walking through the Lower 9th Ward neighborhood where families were preparing to spend their first holidays since Hurricane Katrina. Extra jump rope for lingerie models pre-show http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562889.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562889.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:08 CST Let's take a moment to savor this little tidbit: Even Victoria's Secret's handpicked "angels" ramp up the cardio and cut out the carbs before they parade around in their underwear for a nationally televised broadcast. Classic holiday stories inspire during tough times http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562867.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562867.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:13 CST Hard times have you down this holiday season? Take a trip to the library for some inspiration from treasured stories of Christmas past. Swayze says he's winning fight against cancer http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562859.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562859.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:58 CST Patrick Swayze is angry about tabloid reports that say he doesn't have long to live. Missing juror for `Sopranos' trial found in jail http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562716.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562716.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:05 CST A juror was AWOL for the murder trial of a former "Sopranos" actor but he has turned up - behind bars. `Rachel,' `River,' lead Spirit Award nominees http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562810.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562810.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:00 CST Anne Hathaway's family drama "Rachel Getting Married," the border-smuggling tale "Frozen River" and the Deep South saga "Ballast" lead the nominees for the Spirit Awards with six nominations each, including best picture. A high note for Callas: Plaque marks NY birth site http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562768.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562768.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:10 CST And a star was born. Few surprises on Walters 'Fascinating People' list http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562751.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562751.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:35 CST There aren't many surprises on this year's list of "The 10 Most Fascinating People." Pitt hates the paparazzi, talking about his family http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562719.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562719.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:10 CST Brad Pitt has some strong words for the paparazzi. Publisher of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt quits http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562672.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562672.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:33 CST The senior vice president and publisher of adult trade books at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has quit, effective Dec. 10. Former La Scala choir master Bertola dies at 87 http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562659.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562659.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:00 CST Giulio Bertola, who directed the choir at Italy's famed La Scala theater in 1983-91, has died after a long illness, the opera house said Tuesday. He was 87. Piano for the queen: Condi Rice plays the Palace http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562470.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562470.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:31 CST Live from the palace - Condi Rice on piano! Producers use LA Times ad to toss salvo at SAG http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562533.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562533.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:30 CST Hollywood's studio heads, stuck in a standoff with the Screen Actors Guild, are making their plea to the rest of the industry in a full-page ad in the Los Angeles Times as the threat of a strike looms. Coming soon to Blockbuster stores: concert tickets http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562529.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562529.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:25 CST Blockbuster Inc. will begin selling concert tickets at about 500 of its video rental stores, bolstering its effort to create a one-stop shop for entertainment. Italy: La Scala deal reached, premiere saved http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562465.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562465.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:25 CST The management of La Scala says it has reached a deal with a performers' union to save the gala premiere of the new season. iTunes: Coldplay, Leona Lewis topped sales in 2008 http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562112.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/562112.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:05 CST Coldplay was the hottest iTunes album download this year: Its "Viva la Vida" was crowned the best-selling album of 2008, while Leona Lewis's "Bleeding Love" was named the top-selling single. `Cadillac Records' plays song you've heard before http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/561937.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/561937.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:20 CST Darnell Martin could have made an entire movie about Muddy Waters. Or Etta James. Or Chuck Berry. Dunst gets order against alleged stalker http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/561931.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/561931.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:36 CST Actress Kirsten Dunst doesn't need Spider-Man — she's got an assistant who recently proved capable of protecting the Hollywood performer. Former UCLA hospital worker admits selling records http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/561930.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/561930.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:30 CST A former employee of UCLA Medical Center pleaded guilty Monday to selling information from the medical records of celebrities and high-profile patients, including Britney Spears and Farrah Fawcett, to the National Enquirer. Britney Spears to embark on `Circus' tour in March http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/561917.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/561917.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:08 CST Britney Spears is taking her "Circus" act on the road. Raconteurs call on Ricky Skaggs for new recording http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/561900.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/561900.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:15 CST Jack White and his band the Raconteurs called on Ricky Skaggs to help them record a bluegrass-inspired version of their song "Old Enough." Paris auction of Impressionist works falls short http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/561856.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/561856.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:11 CST A benchmark Paris sale of Impressionist and Modern paintings that belonged to French fashion designer Jeanne Lanvin fell well short of pre-sale expectations Monday, in a clear signal the financial crisis is hitting the previously resilient art market. Estranged relative charged in Hudson family deaths http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/561803.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/561803.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:58 CST Jennifer Hudson's estranged brother-in-law was charged Tuesday with three counts of first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of three of her family members. Bedroom Bach? YouTube starts a cyber symphony http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/561779.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/561779.html Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:03 CST There's a new way to get to Carnegie Hall - YouTube, YouTube, YouTube. Chris Brown a big hit with on-demand viewers http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/561777.html http://www.bnd.com/entertainment/story/561777.html Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:31 CST Chris Brown is in demand with on-demand viewers.