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"South Park": You Boys in Trouble Now
The TV ZoneWho among you saw the "South Park" season premiere on Wednesday night? You, you, you and you? Good: Can we discuss? Here's a question that is posed only at the risk of sounding idiotic - insofar as the answer......Tags: Indiana Jones, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Paramount
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'Beverly Hills Chihuahua' fetches $17.5 million to remain alpha dog at weekend box office
AP Movie WriterLOS ANGELES (AP) _ An adorable talking dog remained just the sort of escapist movie hero audiences wanted after a week of awful economic news. Disney's family comedy "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," with Drew Barrymore providing the voice of the pooch, was the...Tags: Rodanthe, Comcast Corp., Eagle Eye, General Electric Company, Drew Barrymore
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Sumner Redstone forced to sell Viacom, CBS shares
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterBillionaire Sumner Redstone got caught in the credit crunch Friday. The 85-year-old mogul, who has long bragged about his financial savvy and competitive drive, was forced to sell a fifth of his family's stake in his two media companies -- Viacom Inc....Tags: CBS Corp., Radio Industry, Moody's Corporation, Advertising, Consumer Electronics Industry
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Friday's market movers
WACHOVIA $1.55 (43%) to $5.15 Shares soared after Citigroup abandoned its bid to buy the bank, leaving Wells Fargo & Co. to complete its deal. Federal antitrust regulators cleared transaction on Friday. Wells Fargo stock rose 4 percent; Citigroup...Tags: CBS Corp., Citigroup Incorporated, Exxon Mobil Corporation, ConocoPhillips, Petroleum Industry
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Thursday's late-night TV wrap-up
NEW YORK (AP) _ Late-night TV show hosts found humor in the presidential debate, the candidates and the economy. A sampling from Thursday night: "This is a good part of the campaign. Things are really getting nasty. Do you enjoy it when it gets nasty?...Tags: Bill Ayers, General Electric Company, Jon Stewart, Conan O'Brien, Baseball
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Judge orders RealNetworks to pull DVD copying software in copyright case
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ RealNetworks Inc. said Monday it had temporarily stopped distributing its DVD copying software, RealDVD, at a federal judge's request in a copyright case brought by Hollywood studios. "We temporarily suspended distribution of the...Tags: Patents, Copyrights and Trademarks, New Products, Movies, RealNetworks Incorporated, General Electric Company
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Comics poke fun at McCain's Michigan pullout
AP Television WriterYou'd hardly know the Democrats have even chosen a presidential candidate, judging from late-night comedy monologues. It was Republican John McCain and -- oh, by the way -- his vice presidential running mate, Sarah Palin, who claimed most of the...Tags: Stock Broking, Katie Couric, General Electric Company, Conan O'Brien, Craig Ferguson
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Audiences adopt 'Beverly Hills Chihuahua' with $29 million weekend as Hollywood business soars
AP Movie Writer" Beverly Hills Chihuahua" was barking up the right tree with movie-goers, who put the Disney comedy at No. 1 for the weekend with a $29 million debut, according to studio estimates Sunday. Featuring a talking Chihuahua with Drew Barrymore's voice, the...Tags: Rodanthe, Comcast Corp., Renee Zellweger, Eagle Eye, General Electric Company
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Campaign Comedy: Wednesday's late-night TV wrap-up
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ Shooting a donkey, debating a tree stump and checking out Mexico from across the Arizona border were just some of the ways comedians suggested Sarah Palin was preparing for the vice presidential debate. David Letterman devoted his top...Tags: Katie Couric, General Electric Company, Jon Stewart, Conan O'Brien, Craig Ferguson
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Sleeping With The Stars
Champagne, Neighbors? Britney Spears Lists Home Britney Spears, pop princess or pop pariah, has listed her Beverly Hills home for $7.9 million. The house is in a gated community and has about 7,500 square feet, with six bedrooms and 6 1/2 bathrooms....Tags: Andy Warhol, Manhattan (New York City), Leeza Gibbons, Homes, Joan Crawford
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NY judge lets part of Rather's CBS lawsuit proceed
Eds: APNewsNow. Moving on general news, financial and entertainment services. NEW YORK (AP) _ A New York City judge says news anchor Dan Rather can proceed with his $70 million lawsuit accusing CBS of violating its contract with him when the...Tags: Corporate Crime, Prosecution, Basketball, Breach of Contract
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