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‘Heaven's Rain' filmmaker says he is grateful he forgave triggerman

Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 12:00 AM

Former Oklahoma state Sen. Brooks Douglass, who co-wrote and produced the feature film “Heaven's Rain,” said he is grateful he forgave the man who killed his parents, the Rev. Richard and Marilyn Douglass. Brooks Douglass forgave Glen Burton Ake during a meeting at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. The encounter is depicted in “Heaven's Rain,” which will be available on DVD June 1. Ake died April 21 at a prison hospital.

OK Mozart Festival expands reach to Oklahoma City

Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 12:00 AM

In addition to its regular series in Bartlesville, the OK Mozart Festival will offer four concerts Rose State College Performing Arts Theatre. Violinist Joshua Bell will perform.

David Schwimmer becomes a dad to baby girl, Cleo

Monday, May 23, 2011 at 12:38 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — David Schwimmer is now a father.

Center stage beckons for Jason Sudeikis of 'SNL'

Monday, May 23, 2011 at 08:39 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — As several cameras and a large film crew hover around him, Jason Sudeikis is enjoying the attention.

When Oprah says goodbye, will she really be gone?

Monday, May 23, 2011 at 08:01 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — The sun will come out on Thursday. Bet your bottom dollar.

Steve Earle grapples with mortality in CD, novel

Monday, May 23, 2011 at 06:40 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — It wasn't part of any master plan that Steve Earle released a CD and his debut novel virtually simultaneously and with the same titles, "I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive."

Songwriter's death in NYC is ruled a suicide

Monday, May 23, 2011 at 02:12 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — The Academy Award-winning songwriter of "You Light Up My Life," who was awaiting trial on rape charges and was found dead in his apartment, committed suicide, the medical examiner's office ruled Monday, citing asphyxia by helium.

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Jennifer Grey on Why 'Dirty Dancing' Still Resonates 25 Years Later Updated: 12 min ago Twenty-five years after Jennifer Grey and the late Patrick Swayze lit up the silver screen in the iconic film Dirty Dancing, the actress has teamed up with Skinny Cow to bring the movie back to the big screen in a special anniversary tour. The veteran actress sat down with Parade.com at the... Read More

Concert on National Mall shut down by thunder Updated: 12 min ago WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Memorial Day Concert has been canceled due to a line of thunderstorms that moved into the District of Columbia on Sunday night. About halfway into the concert, an annual event on the National Mall, host Gary Sinise told the audience there was a severe weather warning and advised... Read More

'Star Wars' Turns 35: Meet the Man Behind C-3PO Updated: 12 min ago It was 35 years ago that Star Wars first premiered in theaters, and to celebrate we're putting the spotlight on the man behind C-3PO, Anthony Daniels. The British actor has seen the entire Star Wars series through, from 1977's A New Hope to the sixth and final film produced, Revenge of the Sith, not to mention... Read More

Michelle Obama Fantasizes of Being Beyonce Updated: 12 min ago Many would argue that Michelle Obama is living the dream—bunking in the White House and traveling the world in style. Confident and content with who she is, the First Lady nonetheless has a tinge of idolization of the pop star life of Beyonce. "If I had some gift, I'd be Beyonce. I'd be some great singer.... Read More

New Clip: Brad Pitt is 'Killing Them Softly' Updated: 12 min ago Nope, it's not a cover of the Roberta Flack song by way of the Fugees by way of Brad Pitt (that would be Killing Me Softly, not Killing Them Softly). It's actually the name of Brad's gritty new mob thriller, and we have a first look at a clip from the movie! Pics: Brad Pitt - Sexy Through the Years In Killing... Read More

Simon Baker Plays 'True or False' Updated: 12 min ago Simon Baker fans are insatiable when it comes to information about the Mentalist hunk, and what better way to get the straight dirt on the actor than from the man himself? Let's face it-- Simon Baker fans are insatiable when it comes to information about the Mentalist hunk, and what better way to get the straight... Read More

Beyonce Shows Off 60 Pound Weight Loss at Concert Updated: 12 min ago Beyonce isn’t letting having a baby slow her down. Despite giving birth to Blue Ivy Carter in January, Beyonce has been dazzling fans in her first post-baby concerts, a four-night concert series at Revel’s Ovation Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. Showing off her post-baby bod in a number of revealing outfits,... Read More

Buzzmakers: 'Idol' Finale & Jim Parsons Comes Out Updated: 12 min ago 1. American Idol Crowns Its Season 11 Winner American Idol found its new victor Wednesday night in 21-year-old Phillip Phillips. Despite a health scare that nearly cost him the competition, the Leesburg, Georgia native beat out 16-year-old Jessica Sanchez for the coveted title. Continue reading... Read More

Gregg Allman, 64, Engaged To 24-Yr-Old Girlfriend Updated: 12 min ago Perhaps the seventh time's the charm for Allman Brother's founding member, Gregg Allman. The rocker revealed on Piers Morgan Tonight that he plans to give the institution one more shot-- this time with fiancée Shannon Williams, who is 40 years his junior. RELATED: Dick Van Dyke , 86, Marries 40-year-old... Read More

Haneke's 'Amour' wins top prize at Cannes

Updated: 4 hr ago CANNES, France (AP) — The Cannes Film Festival rewarded one of its favorite directors Sunday, as Michael Haneke won the top prize for a second time with his stark film about love and death, "Amour." The Austrian director's powerful and understated film stars two French acting icons — 85-year-old Emmanuelle... Read More

Audrey Tautou grown up at Cannes finale

Updated: 4 hr ago CANNES, France (AP) — Actress Audrey Tautou, known for her sweet and light roles in such films as "Amelie," praised the late director Claude Miller as a "bright and passionate" filmmaker who helped her turn in a darker direction in his final film. The French star plays a husband-poisoner in Miller's "Therese... Read More

De Niro talks to Bates grads, gets honorary degree

Updated: 5 hr ago LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — As he received an honorary doctorate Sunday, Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro told Bates College graduates that despite his own lack of formal education, he made out OK. During a 15-minute address that was by turns sincere and irreverent, De Niro drew a steady stream of laughter from the... Read More

Elton John Improving at Home From Infection Updated: 8 hr ago Elton John is recovering at home from "a serious respiratory infection" that forced him to cancel his shows in Las Vegas through the weekend. A rep for the 65-year-old pop icon told ET on Friday that he is "at home and doing well" after being treated Wednesday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in... Read More

'Men in Black 3' takes down 'Avengers' with $55M

Updated: 8 hr ago LOS ANGELES (AP) — The suits have knocked off the superheroes at the box office. Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones' sequel "Men in Black 3" debuted as the No. 1 movie over Memorial Day weekend with $55 million domestically from Friday to Sunday. That bumps Disney's "The Avengers" into second-place after three... Read More

Nicole Kidman praises her red carpet marriage

Updated: 9 hr ago CANNES, France (AP) — Nicole Kidman's red carpet date travelled for 35 hours to join her in Cannes. The actress's husband — musician Keith Urban — made the trip from Sydney, where's he's been filming "The Voice," to escort her up the famous Palais stairs at the Cannes Film Festival for the screening of her... Read More

Lady Gaga cancels Indonesian show after threats

Updated: 9 hr ago JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Lady Gaga canceled her sold-out show in Indonesia after Islamist hard-liners threatened violence, claiming her sexy clothes and provocative dance moves would corrupt the youth. The controversy was a blow to the predominantly Muslim country's reputation for combining free speech and... Read More

Celebs attracted to racers, crowd at Indy 500 Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Howie Mandel is helping introduce drivers to the crowd during his first trip to the Indianapolis 500, but he isn't picking a favorite among them. Asked his favorite heading into Sunday's race, the "America's Got Talent" judge chose french fries and beer. Mandel says he feels like he's in the... Read More

Politicians will be seeking green in NY's Hamptons Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (AP) — Forget red states or blue states. The primary concern for any self-respecting politician visiting the Hamptons this summer on Long Island will be the green. And no, not the manicured lawns, tennis courts or golf courses. "As sure as you're going to find overpriced lobster salad on the... Read More

Correction: Cannes-Mud story Updated: 11 hr ago CANNES, France (AP) — In a May 26 story about the film "Mud," The Associated Press erroneously reported the first name of the film's director. His name is Jeff Nichols, not David Nichols. Read More

Pattinson leaves vampires behind in 'Cosmopolis'

Updated: 13 hr ago CANNES, France (AP) — Robert Pattinson has gone from playing a vampire to depicting another kind of bloodsucker — a billionaire financier whose world crumbles in the course of a nightmarish cross-town drive in "Cosmopolis." The "Twilight" heartthrob stars in David Cronenberg's Cannes Film Festival entry as... Read More