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'Idol' Judge Search Could Delay Show Production

Producers consider Harry Connick Jr. for the slot left open by Dr. Luke after the veteran producer offered Sony Music half his $12 million fee in an unsuccessful plea to let him take a judge's chair, sources tell The ... | Read More

New Disney Facility in Santa Clarita Faces Hurdles

A local environmental group slams the plan for the just-approved 58-acre facility, which will eventually employ 2,800 people but faces months of hearings before breaking ground: "Disney calls themselves ... | Read More

LATEST MOVIE NEWS

Dwayne Johnson's 'Lore' Lands 'Echo' Director (Exclusive)

Barry Sonnenfeld was previously on board to direct the "Men in Black"-like adaptation of an IDW comic. | Read More

Actor Sues 'Lone Survivor' Producers After Role Cut

Dan Bilzerian says he loaned the production $1 million in exchange for at least eight minutes of screen time and 80 words of dialogue, but appears in the film for less than one minute. | Read More

Matt Damon to Make Directing Debut With Chris Terrio-Penned 'A Foreigner'

Film Rites' Steve Zaillian and Garrett Basch are producing alongside Indian Paintbrush's Steven Rales, who is also financing. | Read More

LATEST TV NEWS

Paul Giamatti Drama Ordered to Pilot at FX

Written by "Get Shorty's" Scott Frank, "Hoke" is the story of mid-life crisis and murder that features the hard-boiled and possibly insane homicide detective in pre-chic Miami circa 1985. | Read More

'Scandal' Taps 'Friends' Star Lisa Kudrow for Season 3

She'll recur on the third season and join producing partner and Emmy nominee Dan Bucatinsky on ABC's red-hot drama. | Read More

Leah Remini Joins Cast of 'Dancing With the Stars'

The "King of Queens" star steps back into the spotlight after her very public split with Scientology. | Read More

THE BUSINESS

Telluride: Fest's Jam-Packed 40th Edition Kicks Off 2013-2014 Awards Season (Analysis)

THR's awards analyst, who is on the ground at the festival in the Rockies, previews the 40th edition and explains its significance to the larger awards season. | Read More

Telluride Film Festival Unveils Lineup

Jason Reitman's "Labor Day," Alfonso Cuaron's "Gravity" and a tribute to first-time visitor Robert Redford are on the schedule. | Read More

George Clooney, Sandra Bullock Open Venice Fest Ahead of 'Gravity' World Premiere

The actress said that the role in the 3D space thriller was her "most challenging" ever, while her co-star responded to a question about Syria with a remark about Ben Affleck's upcoming role as Batman. | Read More

STYLE & CULTURE

Oprah, Jamie Foxx Stump for Civil Rights at March on Washington Rally

Forest Whitaker also joined President Barack Obama at the Lincoln Memorial event honoring the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech. | Read More

Meet the Man Who Made Miley Cyrus' Twerking Bears: Artist Todd James

The NY-based artist is known for Beastie Boys album art and had just one month to make strap-on bear suits -- and the "selfie bear" -- suitable for Cyrus. | Read More

Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones Separate (Report)

The Hollywood couple is taking some time apart, according to People magazine. | Read More

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'Amazing Race' Season 23 Teams Revealed

Former NFL teammates, married ER doctors and NHL ice crew girls are among the teams that will be competing for $1 million on the new season, which premieres Sept. 29 on CBS. | Read More