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NEW & DEVELOPING
US--FILM-NIGHT AT SMITHSONIAN PREMIERE
WASHINGTON — Ben Stiller and Amy Adams are bringing Hollywood to the capital of the museum world for the premiere of "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian." Eds: Red-carpet arrivals at 6:30 p.m. EDT, followed by 7:30 p.m. EDT film screening.
AP Text: Brett Zongker.
AP Photos: Coverage planned.
AP Video: Coverage planned for broadcast and online.
US--TV-FARRAH FAWCETT
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — "Farrah's Story," an unvarnished look at Farrah Fawcett's struggle to overcome cancer with her dignity intact, was shown to a somber audience that included longtime companion Ryan O'Neal.
AP Text: Television Writer Lynn Elber.
AP Photos: Photos of O'Neal and Alana Stewart at screening.
AP Video: Online and broadcast video already available.
US--FARRAH FAWCETT-DOCUMENTARY LAWSUIT
LOS ANGELES — A producer is suing over Farrah Fawcett's upcoming documentary on her battle with cancer.
AP Text: Entertainment Writer Anthony McCartney.
AP Photos: Filer of Fawcett.
AP Video: No coverage planned.
AS--INDIA-SLUMDOG DEMOLITION
MUMBAI, India — The 10-year-old child star of "Slumdog Millionaire" was awakened Thursday by a policeman wielding a bamboo stick and ordered out of his home. Minutes later it was bulldozed along with dozens of other shanties in the Mumbai slum he calls home.
AP Text: Erika Kinetz.
AP Photos: Photos of demolition.
AP Video: Coverage planned.
US--JESSE JAMES HOLLYWOOD
LOS ANGELES — The murder case against Jesse James Hollywood read like a screenplay even before it was turned into the 2007 movie "Alpha Dog."
AP Text: Greg Risling.
AP Photos: Filers.
AP Video: No coverage planned.
US--AMERICAN IDOL-LOVING LAMBERT
NEW YORK — Sue Murell's husband thinks she is totally nuts, but the cnfirmed Adam Lambert fanatic knows she's right: Lambert is the real deal, a star for the ages. The unabashedly campy Lambert evokes passion among his fans (and detractors) that is unusual, even for "American Idol."
AP Text: National Writer Jocelyn Noveck.
AP Photos: Coverage planned.
AP Video: Coverage planned.
US--TV-AMERICAN IDOL-GOKEY
MILWAUKEE — Danny Gokey has big plans for his life after "American Idol." Besides touring this summer with the top 10 finalists, the former church music director from Milwaukee plans to work more with Sophia's Heart Foundation. He started it after his wife, Sophia, died during surgery for a congenital heart defect last summer.
AP Text: Carrie Antlfinger.
AP Photos: Filer.
AP Video: Broadcast video already available.
US--TV-GOSSELIN
MUSKEGON, Mich. — Kate Gosselin, co-star of TLC's "Jon & Kate Plus 8," says it's difficult reading stories about herself. Recent media reports have focused a harsh spotlight on Kate and her husband, Jon, who star with their eight children on the popular reality show.
AP Text: Coverage planned.
AP Photos: Filers.
AP Video: No coverage planned.
EU--FRANCE-CANNES-TOY STORY 3
CANNES, France — Woody, Buzz Lightyear and their plaything pals are coping with their own mortality in the new "Toy Story" sequel.
AP Text: Movie Writer David Germain.
AP Photos: Coverage planned.
AP Video: Coverage planned.
EU-FRANCE-CANNES-IRAN
CANNES, France — A film co-written by U.S.-Iranian journalist Roxana Saberi gets its debut at the Cannes Film Festival, as her fiance, the film's director, flies from Tehran to the French Riviera for the red-carpet premiere.
AP Text: Jill Lawless.
AP Photos: Coverage planned.
AP Video: Coverage planned.
US--PEOPLE-PEARL JAM
ATLANTA — Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament was mugged outside an Atlanta studio where the band is recording. Three masked men dressed mostly in black came out of the woods behind Southern Tracks recording studio and attacked Ament and employee Mark Anthony Smith as they arrived in a rented Jeep late last month, DeKalb County police said.
AP Text: Coverage planned.
AP Photos: Filer of Ament.
AP Video: No coverage planned.
US--TONY AWARDS HOST
NEW YORK — From Doogie to Barney to Tony. Neil Patrick Harris will host the 2009 Tony Awards, honoring the best of the Broadway season.
AP Text: Drama Writer Michael Kuchwara.
AP Photos: Filer of Harris.
AP Video: No coverage planned.
US--TV-JAY LENO
LOS ANGELES — Jay Leno's last guest on "Tonight Show" will be the man who's taking over for him — Conan O'Brien.
AP Text: Coverage planned.
AP Photos: Filer.
AP Video: No coverage planned.
US--TV-DAYTIME EMMYS-NOMINATIONS
NEW YORK — Often snubbed for a Daytime Emmy in the past, Susan Lucci has been jilted as a nominee this year. "The View" has been overlooked as a best talk nominee, though that ABC show's five panelists are sharing a nomination for best host.
AP Text: Coverage planned.
AP Photos: Filer of "The View."
AP Video: No coverage planned.
AS--CHINA-TIANANMEN MEMOIR
BEIJING — It took hours of secret recordings and years of clandestine planning to get the material smuggled out and translated. But just weeks before the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square democracy movement's brutal quelling, the Chinese leader ousted for opposing the crackdown has broken his silence in a posthumous memoir that gives a rare insight to the inner workings of the Communist Party during a critical time.
AP Text: Audra Ang.
AP Photos: Filers.
AP Video: No coverage planned.
US-FEA--LIFESTYLES-FACEBOOK-TWITTER FACEOFF
LOS ANGELES — As the Twitter juggernaut roars across the Internet seemingly unobstructed, meet at least one guy who has angrily placed himself in its path.
AP Text: John Rogers.
AP Photos: Portrait of Bob Baker.
AP Video: No coverage planned.
US--TV-KING FU PANDA
NEW YORK — Nickelodeon is adding a panda to its lineup — but not just any panda. The cable channel announced that it's "Kung Fu Panda: The Series."
AP Text: Coverage planned.
AP Photos: Filer.
AP Video: No coverage planned.
US--PEOPLE-EVAN RACHEL WOOD
RALEIGH, N.C. — Evan Rachel Wood has a starring role in the soon-to-be-released Woody Allen film and guest-stars in "True Blood." So why did the 21-year-old Raleigh native return home starring as Juliet in six performances of "Romeo and Juliet" as a fundraiser for Theatre In The Park, which her father manages?
AP Text: Martha Waggoner.
AP Photos: Filer of Wood.
AP Video: No coverage planned.
US--PEOPLE-TAYLOR SWIFT
NEW YORK — People can't seem to get enough of Taylor Swift, so "Dateline NBC" is devoting an entire hour to the country sensation later this month.
AP Text: Coverage planned.
AP Photos: Filers.
AP Video: No coverage planned.
US--PEOPLE-ALI WENTWORTH
NEW YORK — Ali Wentworth is practically Washington royalty. Her father was a Washington Post reporter, her mom was Nancy's Reagan's White House social secretary and she's married to politico-turned ABC newsman George Stephanopoulos.
AP Text: Lauri Neff.
AP Photos: Filer.
AP Video: Coverage planned.
EU--SWEDEN-SKARSGARD
STOCKHOLM — Stellan Skarsgard says he's no big fan of Dan Brown's writing and accepted a role in "Angels & Demons" only after reading the script based on Brown's book.
AP Text: Coverage planned.
AP Photos: No coverage planned.
AP Video: No coverage planned.
US--BOOKS-STARBUCKS
NEW YORK — A son's memoir about his adventure-seeking father is the latest Starbucks book pick.
AP Text: Coverage planned.
AP Photos: Coverage planned.
AP Video: No coverage planned.
US--HOLLYWOOD WIRETAPS
WASHINGTON — A former FBI agent was sentenced Thursday to one year of probation for using the bureau's computers to dig up information on Hollywood executives involved in a prominent wiretapping case.
AP Text: Nedra Pickler.
AP Photos: No coverage planned.
AP Video: No coverage planned.
US--PEOPLE-ALI WENTWORTH
NEW YORK — Ali Wentworth is practically Washington royalty. So what's she doing in comedy? Watergate.
AP Text: Lauri Neff.
AP Photos: Coverage planned.
AP Video: Coverage planned.
US--TV-TODAY'S 700
NEW YORK — It's another milestone for NBC's "Today" show — the 700th week in a row as television's most popular morning show.
AP Text: Coverage planned.
AP Photos: No coverage planned.
AP Video: No coverage planned.
LT--COLOMBIA-OBIT-RAFAEL ESCALONA
BOGOTA — Rafael Escalona, the prolific composer and performer of vallenato classics that define the Colombian-born genre, has died of cancer. He was 81. His son and namesake confirmed Escalona's death on Wednesday at a hospital in the Colombian capital.
AP Text: Coverage planned.
AP Photos: No coverage planned.
AP Video: No coverage planned.
THURSDAY, May 14
EU--FRANCE-CANNES-COPPOLA
CANNES, France — Francis Ford Coppola premieres the Cannes Film Festival entry "Tetro," a fictional tale of a family torn apart by rivalries that draws inspiration from the director's own artistic clan.
AP Text: Movie Writer David Germain.
AP Photos: Portraits of Coppola.
AP Video: Broadcast coverage planned.
US--MUSIC-LENNY KRAVITZ
NEW YORK — Lenny Kravitz talks about the rerelease of "Let Love Rule," living in Paris and his acting career.
AP Text: Music Writer Nekesa Mumbi Moody.
AP Photos: File portraits.
AP Video: Online and broadcast video already available.
US--MUSIC-FARYL SMITH
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Famous before age 14 for classical singing on a TV talent show. A debut album in the top 10 on British pop charts. What next? For Charlotte Church a decade ago, it was unwanted tabloid attention and a transition to pop music that fell flat. Thirteen-year-old Faryl Smith now faces the same question.
AP Text: Ryan Pearson.
AP Photos: Coverage planned.
AP Video: Online and broadcast coverage planned.
US--MUSIC-KYLIE MINOGUE
NEW YORK — Kylie Minogue acknowledges that she hasn't given 100 percent to her fans in North America, and she's hoping they will have a change of heart as she embarks on her first U.S. tour this fall.
AP Text: Mesfin Fekadu
AP Photo: Coverage planned.
AP Video: Online and broadcast video already available.
US--THEATER-TONY KUSHNER
MINNEAPOLIS — When Tony Kushner agreed to premiere a new play at the Guthrie Theater, the artistic director wanted to know what it would be called. Kushner, who hadn't yet decided what to write about, responded with a mouthful of a title that had been knocking around in his head for more than a decade: "The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism With a Key to the Scriptures."
AP Text: Patrick Condon.
AP Photos: Coverage planned.
AP Video: Coverage planned.
US--EXTREME MAMMALS
NEW YORK — Not all mammals are created equal. The largest land mammal that ever existed was 15 feet tall, while the tiniest was just 1.6 inches. A new American Museum of Natural History show demonstrates the wondrous diversity of these creatures.
AP Text: Ula Ilnytzky.
AP Photos: Examples of extreme mammals on display in show.
AP Video: No coverage planned.
US--FACEBOOK-TWITTER FACEOFF
LOS ANGELES — As the Twitter juggernaut roars across the Internet seemingly unobstructed, meet at least one guy who has angrily placed himself in its path. Bob Baker disdains Twitter, considers it one of the 21st century's great wastes of time.
AP Text: John Rogers.
AP Photos: Coverage planned.
AP Video: No coverage planned.
US--ON THE NET-BIRTHDAY BONANZA
UNDATED — It was in 1968 that the Beatles released "Birthday" and Paul McCartney sang: "They say it's your birthday/ We're gonna have a good time." Sir Paul's efforts notwithstanding, the heyday of birthdays wasn't the late '60s, it's today.
AP Text: Entertainment Writer Jake Coyle.
AP Photos: No coverage planned.
AP Video: No coverage planned.
ADDITIONAL VIDEO COVERAGE:
NEW YORK — Jessica Biel, Ben Barnes and Colin Firth on meeting the in-laws in film "Easy Virtue." AP Premium Video: Celebrity Extra only for online and broadcast.
TORONTO — Rachel Weisz, Mark Ruffalo and Adrien Brody chat about their new movie, "The Brothers Bloom." Broadcast video already available.
LONDON — Classical Brits award the best classical music performers; the lifetime achievement goes to Jose Carreras. Coverage planned for broadcast.
LONDON — Jonas Brothers talk about life on the road. AP Premium Video: Celebrity Extra only for online and broadcast.
MOSCOW — Behind the scenes at the semifinal of this year's Eurovision song contest. Coverage planned for broadcast.
CANNES, France — Party for festival opener "Up" and press conference for "Spring Fever." Coverage planned for broadcast and online.
TOKYO — Heartthrob Zac Efron at press conference for "17 Again." Broadcast video already available.
VIETNAM — Actress Maggie Q opens a park for rescued bears. Broadcast video already available.
LOS ANGELES — Forest and Keisha Whitaker, Morgan Freeman, Clint Eastwood, Marisa Tomei, Sharon Stone and Alfre Woodard lend their support to 46664 and the Nelson Mandela Foundation to help launch "Mandela Day," an annual celebration of Nelson Mandela's life. Coverage planned for broadcast and online.
NEW YORK — Stars of Broadway, including Jeff Daniels, Marcia Gay Harden, Jonathan Groff, open the 55th season of the Broadway Softball League with the singing of the national anthem and the ceremonial first pitches of the season. Coverage planned for broadcast.
NEW YORK — Tony-nominated actress Janet McTeer discusses her new HBO biopic, "Into the Storm," and her role in Broadway's "Mary Stuart." Coverage planned for broadcast.
LOS ANGELES — Christian Bale and the cast of "Terminator Salvation" attend the film's Los Angeles premiere. Coverage planned for broadcast and online.
LOS ANGELES — Irish actor Brendan Gleeson on his new HBO movie, "Into the Storm," about Winston Churchill; also discusses his role in the new "Harry Potter" movie and his wacky relationship with Colin Farrell. Coverage planned for broadcast and online.
ADDITIONAL PHOTO COVERAGE:
NEW YORK — Hilary Duff helps turn on the lights at the Empire State Building in honor of people with AIDS.
NEW YORK — Stars of Broadway, including Jeff Daniels, Marcia Gay Harden, Jonathan Groff, open the 55th season of the Broadway Softball League with the singing of the national anthem and the ceremonial first pitches of the season. Coverage planned for broadcast.
NEW YORK_Fashion designers pair with floral designers for a flower fashion show.
LOS ANGELES_Premiere of "Terminator Salvation."
LOS ANGELES — Forest and Keisha Whitaker, Morgan Freeman, Clint Eastwood, Marisa Tomei, Sharon Stone and Alfre Woodard lend their support to 46664 and the Nelson Mandela Foundation to help launch "Mandela Day," an annual celebration of Nelson Mandela's life.
FRIDAY, May 15
US--TV-AMERICAN IDOL
A profile of one or both of the remaining "American Idol" contestants, to be determined by the results of the vote announced Wednesday night.
AP Text: Coverage planned.
AP Photo: Coverage planned.
AP Video: Coverage planned.
US--MUSIC-PAUL POTTS
NEW YORK — Former "Britain's Got Talent" winner Paul Potts, who recently released his second album, "Passion," talks about becoming a recording star overnight, Susan Boyle and performing emotional songs.
AP Text: Alicia Rancilio.
AP Photos: Coverage planned.
AP Video: Coverage planned.
US--GAMES-WII-MOTIONPLUS
LOS ANGELES — Nintendo is hoping a cubed-shaped device will take Wii gamers' controls to a new level of precision.
AP Text: Entertainment Writer Derrik J. Lang.
AP Photos: Screen shots from games.
AP Video: Coverage planned.
ADDITIONAL VIDEO COVERAGE:
CANNES, France — "Kites" photo call, "Precious" press conference and premiere with Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz, premiere for "Thirst," Ang Lee at "Taking Woodstock" photo call. Coverage planned for broadcast.
ADDITIONAL PHOTO COVERAGE PLANNED:
DETROIT — Dolly Parton's Imagination Library announces partnership with the United Way.
NEW YORK_The Drama League will present awards at the 75th Annual drama League Awards ceremony and luncheon.
NEW YORK_Jennifer Hudson performs on the "Today" morning program.
LOS ANGELES_Paris Hilton meets with the press to promote MTV's "My New BFF."
WASHINGTON_Portraits of "Night at the Museum II" cast, Ben Stiller, Amy Adams and Hank Azaria at the Smithsonian. Coverage also planned for broadcast and radio.
MONDAY, May 18
US--TV-AMERICAN IDOL-THE CONTENDERS
LOS ANGELES — How do the final two "American Idol" singers stack up against each other?
AP Text: Entertainment Writer Derrik J. Lang.
AP Photos: Filers of finalists.
AP Video: Coverage planned.
US--FILM-FRANCHISE REBOOT
LOS ANGELES — What does it take to reboot major film franchises such as "Star Trek," ''Terminator" and "X-Men"?
AP Text: Entertainment Writer Sandy Cohen.
AP Photos: Coverage planned.
AP Video: No coverage planned.
FILM REVIEW-TERMINATOR SALVATION.
AP Text: Movie Critic Christy Lemire.
AP Photos: Photo from film.
AP Video: No coverage planned.
US--TV-DANCING-PAST WINNERS
LOS ANGELES — Winning the coveted "Dancing With the Stars" mirrorball trophy can boost careers — but not always. Here's a look at what success on the dance floor has done for the seven past winners.
AP Text: Entertainment Writer Sandy Cohen.
AP Photos: Coverage planned.
AP Video: No coverage planned.
US--TV-DANCING WITH THE STARS
LOS ANGELES — Three stars compete for the ABC dance-off's mirrorball trophy.
AP Text: Entertainment Writer Sandy Cohen
AP Photo: Coverage planned.
AP Video: Coverage planned.
ADDITIONAL VIDEO COVERAGE:
CANNES, France — "Looking for Eric" photo call and press conference and premiere with Eric Cantona, Jim Carrey and Colin Firth at "A Christmas Carol" photo call, plus premiere of "Antichrist" with Lars von Trier and Charlotte Gainsbourg. Coverage planned for broadcast.
TUESDAY, MAY 19
FILM REVIEW-NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM (Embargoed for print and online use until Wednesday.)
AP Text: Movie Critic Christy Lemire.
AP Photos: Photo from film.
AP Video: No coverage planned.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
FILM REVIEW-THE GIRLFRIEND EXPERIENCE
AP Text: Movie Critic Christy Lemire.
AP Photos: Photo from film.
AP Video: No coverage planned.
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