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'MiB' co-star Brolin rejuvenates Jones' Agent K

DAVID GERMAIN, AP Movie Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Josh Brolin thought he was just being goofy when he launched into a Tommy Lee Jones impersonation on a night out with the Coen brothers and their pal Barry Sonnenfeld. Turns out, Brolin was on an audition of sorts. Four ye... Full story

Phillip Phillips is the new ‘American Idol’

BY LYNN ELBER/The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — Phillip Phillips, a bluesy Georgia guitar man, was crowned the new "American Idol" on Wednesday after defeating teenager Jessica Sanchez in record viewer voting. He was the fifth male "Idol" winner in a row. Phillips, 21, a pawn shop... Full story

Another 'American Idol' to be crowned tonight

LYNN ELBER,AP Television Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A teenage songbird or a bluesy guitar man will claim the 11th "American Idol" crown Wednesday. Jessica Sanchez, 16, of Chula Vista, Calif., and Phillip Phillips, 21, of Leesburg, Ga., made their final stand Tuesday, eac... Full story

Donald Driver on 'DWTS': Big winner had 'tough' moments

By Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES - Donald Driver has waltzed away with the "Dancing With the Stars" mirror ball trophy - or rolled away. Driver, hearing in Tuesday night's show that he'd beaten Katherine Jenkins, dropped to the floor and rolled several times... Full story

'MiB' agents Smith and Jones talk alien attraction

DAVID GERMAIN, AP Movie Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fifteen years into their relationship, Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones are like an old married couple, intimately familiar with each other's habits and quirks. So much so that when this Hollywood odd couple sits down togeth... Full story

Robin Gibb of Bee Gees dies at 62

The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Robin Gibb, a founding member of the Bee Gees who helped propel the group to international stardom, has died. He was 62. Gibb's representative Doug Wright announced in a statement that Gibb passed away Sunday "following his lon... Full story

Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, dies at 63

MESFIN FEKADU, Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Like the King of Pop or the Queen of Soul, Donna Summer was bestowed a title fitting of musical royalty — the Queen of Disco. Yet unlike Michael Jackson or Aretha Franklin, it was a designation she wasn't comfortable em... Full story

Students in tornado-hit Ind. town await 'Lady A'

RICK CALLAHAN, Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Tornadoes battered their school and homes, and spring break was spent cleaning up. Henryville has only begun to rebuild, but for one night, its high school students will get to put aside their worries for a private show by o... Full story

Indonesia yanks Gaga gig, says she'll corrupt kids

ALI KOTARUMALOS, Associated Press

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Lady Gaga will have to cancel her sold-out show in Indonesia following protests by Islamic hard-liners and conservative lawmakers, who said her sexy clothes and dance moves will corrupt young people. National police... Full story

Britney Spears, Demi Lovato joining Fox's 'X Factor'

DAVID BAUDER,AP Television Writer

NEW YORK (AP) — Britney Spears and Demi Lovato are bringing their star power to Fox's "The X Factor." The network officially announced Monday what had been a poorly kept secret, that Spears will join Simon Cowell's music competition ... Full story