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 Daredevil Drew Barrymore chases driver after hit-run
By Nancy Dillon Sassy sweetheart Drew Barrymore, star and producer of the two "Charlie's Angels" movies, was the victim of a hit-and-run collision on a West Hollywood street Monday morning.
New York Daily News | Detail

 Jury Rounding Up in R Kelly Trial
By Jane Ivory Five more jurors were added Tuesday to the three already picked Monday, in the Chicago trial of R&B singer R Kelly, on charges of child pornography.
eFluxMedia | Detail

 Record low temperature this morning; more rain on the way
By Cindy Clayton Pleasant weather is expected today, but forecasters are predicting more rain beginning late tomorrow and lasting through Friday.
The Virginian-Pilot | Detail

 Revolutionary Artist Robert Rauschenberg Dies at 82
By Ona Zachary Robert Rauschenberg, one of the American artists who made significant changes in art during the 1950 transition from Abstract Expressionism to Pop Art, died on Monday night at his home on Captiva Island, Fla.
eFluxMedia | Detail

 CBS, Fox on the rise ratings wise
By RICK KISSELL With "American Idol" continuing to give ground, Fox is seeing its weekly ratings advantages diminish. In the penultimate full week of the season, Fox did win for an 18th straight time among young adults, but both CBS and ABC were within ...
Variety | Detail

 No drug charges for Amy Winehouse
Singer Amy Winehouse will not face charges over a video which purported to show her smoking a crack cocaine pipe, police have confirmed.
BBC News | Detail

 'Idol' nears the end
by Randy Cordova - May. 14, 2008 07:36 AM You know we’re getting to the end, because the Idols get three songs each. This year, the judges pick one song; the contestants pick another; and the producers pick a third.
AZ Central.com | Detail

 New fiction by James Frey praised and slammed
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Writer James Frey's first book since a 2006 scandal is receiving mixed reviews. But at least this time everyone agrees the book is fiction.
Reuters | Detail

 Watching Britney, Ignoring Gladiators
The curiosity of seeing the fully functioning Britney Spears has waned. But not nearly as much as the novelty of seeing the fully pumped stars of American Gladiators.
E! Online | Detail

 Jimmy Fallon named next "Late Night" host
By Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Saturday Night Live" veteran Jimmy Fallon was officially named on Monday to take Conan O'Brien's place on NBC next year when O'Brien succeeds Jay Leno as host of "The Tonight Show.
Reuters | Detail