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N.Y. Post apologizes for chimpanzee cartoon (Reuters) February 19, 2009 at 10:54 pm Reuters - The New York Post apologized on Thursday to those offended by an editorial cartoon that critics said was racist because it likened President Barack Obama to a chimpanzee. "Star Trek": Enterprise marketing (Reuters) February 19, 2009 at 10:21 pm Reuters - Remaking a universe is tricky. There's a risk of destroying the whole thing in the process. INXS singer says broke, homeless after fired from band (Reuters) February 19, 2009 at 10:19 pm Reuters - The lead singer of Australian rock band INXS, J.D. Fortune, who was picked to replace the late Michael Hutchence in a contest on a reality TV show, said he has been fired without warning from the band. Octograndpa on Oprah: My Daughter Was "Absolutely Irresponsible" (E! Online) February 19, 2009 at 10:02 pm E! Online - From whence sprang Octomom... 'Wrestler' 'roid-dealer actor in steroids bust (AP) February 19, 2009 at 9:40 pm AP - The actor who played a steroid dealer in the Oscar-nominated film "The Wrestler" was charged Thursday with being the real thing: Authorities arrested him in a large steroid bust that culminated in a violent chase. Veteran Oscar scribe Bruce Vilanch spills secrets (AP) February 19, 2009 at 8:58 pm AP - Bruce Vilanch is sitting at a folding table in a windowless room at the Kodak Theatre. "Writers Room," reads a piece of yellow paper taped to the door. Another, with the veteran Academy Awards writer's name, is taped above his makeshift workstation and laptop. Writer: Some Oscar presenters have backed out (AP) February 19, 2009 at 8:30 pm AP - Anonymity has its perks — especially for celebrity Oscar presenters who might need to wriggle out of the gig. Top Chef's Fabio: Making Mama Proud (E! Online) February 19, 2009 at 8:19 pm E! Online - Fabio Viviani may well be on his way to becoming a household name here in the States after his stint on this season of Top Chef, but his mother back in his native Italy doesn't exactly realize what's going on. Who's Smooching Hayden Now? (E! Online) February 19, 2009 at 7:48 pm E! Online - It's official. The Hayden and Milo rumors are out of control. Broadway's 'American Plan' Is Extended (Playbill) February 19, 2009 at 5:37 pm Playbill - Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway production of Richard Greenberg's 1990 play The American Plan will get an extra week of performances, to March 22, MTC announced. Danielle Steel is going digital (AP) February 19, 2009 at 4:08 pm AP - Another brand-name writer has joined the e-book party: Danielle Steel. Spain's royals mark country's legacy in US (AFP) February 19, 2009 at 3:13 pm AFP - Spain's King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia on Thursday visited Pensacola, Florida, marking the 450th anniversary of the founding of the first European settlement in the continental United States. The wonders of the new digital channels (AP) February 19, 2009 at 2:01 pm AP - I just knew there was a pony somewhere. Hoover investigated rumors that Valenti was gay (AP) February 19, 2009 at 1:29 pm AP - Longtime Hollywood lobbyist Jack Valenti was among the Washington figures whose sex lives were secretly investigated by the FBI in the 1960s. The Roots say Fallon gig `enabled us to survive' (AP) February 19, 2009 at 12:50 pm AP - The Roots are making sandwiches. BC-Best-sellers-Books-PW (AP) February 19, 2009 at 12:40 pm AP - 1. "The Associate" by John Grisham (Doubleday) Asia theater faces slowing funding, free tickets (Reuters) February 19, 2009 at 12:19 pm Reuters - Deteriorating economies and the threat of job losses are putting many Asians off the arts, forcing actors to work longer hours and theater companies to get more creative for the show to go on. Katy Perry & Benji Madden's Vegas Adventure (E! Online) February 19, 2009 at 10:08 am E! Online - Newly single Katy Perry went to her blog to deny any romance with Benji Madden when rumors arose that she hung out with the rocker and friends at a Las Vegas nightclub on Valentine's Day. Mobile advertising edges closer to breakthrough (Reuters) February 19, 2009 at 10:08 am Reuters - After years of hype and hot air, advertising on mobile phones finally appears to be making some headway, boosted by the popularity of smartphones such as Apple's iPhone and the content found on them. Is `Man on Wire' the best film of the year? (AP) February 19, 2009 at 7:10 am AP - Seldom is one of the most crowd-pleasing films of the year an Academy Award nominee for best documentary. Cricket icon Tendulkar appeals against fame game (AFP) February 19, 2009 at 6:49 am AFP - He owns a Ferrari but has not driven it for a year -- just one price that Sachin Tendulkar pays for his iconic status in cricket-mad India. Father of a 'Survivor' contestant becomes one, too (AP) February 19, 2009 at 6:37 am AP - One of Michael Wilson's sons is a former contestant on "Survivor." But Wilson is a real survivor. Phil Spector jury ready for tour of his mansion (AP) February 19, 2009 at 6:32 am AP - For the second time in two years, a jury is to go by bus to suburban Alhambra to tour the mansion where actress Lana Clarkson died and where the life of music legend Phil Spector was altered forever. Wary Taiwan museum withholds treasures from China (Reuters) February 19, 2009 at 4:17 am Reuters - A Taiwan museum will not lend any of its art treasures to China, from where they were originally taken, despite a goodwill loan of similar artifacts from Beijing, museum officials said on Thursday. Actors, producers hunker down for long day of talks (Reuters) February 19, 2009 at 2:43 am Reuters - Hollywood actors and producers engaged in a second full day of renewed contract talks Wednesday, meeting well into the evening at the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers' Sherman Oaks, Calif., headquarters.