Wednesday, February 25, 2009

2/25 Entertainment News: CBSNews.com




Barkley Pleads Guilty To DUI Charges
February 24, 2009 at 7:00 pm

Former NBA star, Charles Barkley, will serve time in jail after pleading guilty to charges of driving drunk.

Gun Found On Lil Wayne's Bus Admissible
February 24, 2009 at 5:30 pm

A New York City judge says a handgun found on rapper Lil Wayne's tour bus can be used as evidence at his trial.

Spears' Dad Tries To Keep "Predators" Away
February 24, 2009 at 2:30 pm

Britney Spears' father testified for nearly 90 minutes Monday about why he felt a long-term restraining order should be issued against three people, including the singer's former manager and an ex-boyfriend.

Clooney Brings Darfur To The White House
February 24, 2009 at 3:37 am

Actor George Clooney apparently had a good reason for skipping out on Oscar night: He had a meeting with President Obama. America's leaders promised Gorgeous George a full review of U.S. policy on Sudan was in the works, and an envoy would be named.

"Slumdog" Win Cheered In Mumbai's Slums
February 23, 2009 at 4:30 pm

Children broke into Bollywood dance numbers and crowds cheered in the narrow lanes of a teeming Mumbai slum on Monday as their hometown heroes nabbed Hollywood's highest honors.

After Oscar: Stars Party The Night Away
February 23, 2009 at 3:30 pm

Entertainment Tonight's Mary Hart was at the famed Vanity Fair party following the Oscars, and let Early Show viewers in on what the stars were up to all night long.

Oscar Fashion: Classic With A Retro Flair
February 23, 2009 at 11:00 am

The big guns - Angelina Jolie, Kate Winslet and Sean Penn among them - went with black at Sunday's Academy Awards, but light colors and asymmetrical gowns topped the broader fashion trends.

Penn: Very Emotionally Invested In "Milk"
February 23, 2009 at 10:01 am

Harry Smith spoke with the winner of the best actor Oscar winner, as well as some cast members and the director of "Slumdog Millionaire," on The Early Show.

"Madea" Tops Oscars Weekend Box Office
February 23, 2009 at 7:21 am

Tyler Perry's "Madea Goes to Jail" reigned at the weekend box office, opening with $41.1 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. "Slumdog Millionaire," riding a wave of awards anticipation, finished fifth.

Cancer Stricken U.K. Reality-TV Star Weds
February 23, 2009 at 7:00 am

Bald from chemotherapy and so weak she had trouble standing, British reality TV star Jade Goody married her 21-year-old sweetheart - and her every tear was captured for the cameras.

Slumdog's "Mozart Of The Madras"
February 23, 2009 at 4:30 am

In just one night, Indian film composer A.R. Rahman equaled the number of Oscars his fellow Indians had taken home during the first 80 years of the Academy Awards.

Oscar Speeches Brought Emotion & A Whistle
February 23, 2009 at 4:00 am

Sunday's Oscar speeches were a balancing act, walking the line between the playful and emotional.

Winslet's "Impossible" Dream Comes True
February 23, 2009 at 2:30 am

Kate Winslet pulled off the expected Sunday night, winning the Academy Award for best actress for her quietly powerful performance in "The Reader."

Oscars Behind The Scenes Chit-Chat
February 23, 2009 at 12:00 am

A writer shares his interesting, celeb-filled vantage point from the 81st annual Academy Awards.

Penelope Cruz' Tearful Oscar Win
February 22, 2009 at 9:16 pm

Spanish actress Penelope Cruz took home best supporting actress for her role in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona."

Oscar Fan Gets VIP Treatment
February 22, 2009 at 8:30 pm

A dedicated 85-year-old Oscar fan has been cheering on the stars from the Oscars' red carpet bleachers since 1986, and now is guaranteed a seat.

An Iconic Artist Of The Moment
February 22, 2009 at 5:30 pm

The man behind the iconic poster of the Obama campaign is turning a corner, and then some. A guerilla street artist not so long ago, Shepard Fairey is now being honored with his own museum show. Rita Braver has a portrait of the artist:

"Wrestler" Tackles Indie Film Awards
February 22, 2009 at 12:00 pm

The sports comeback tale "The Wrestler" was picked as best picture at the Spirit Awards honoring independent film and won two other prizes, including best actor for Mickey Rourke.

What Movies Mean To Us In Hard Times
February 22, 2009 at 10:00 am

Back during the Great Depression, when the going got tough we headed to the movies for escape, for refuge, and maybe even a laugh or two. So does history repeat itself? Our Cover Story is reported by Jerry Bowen:

Walking A Thin Line Into History
February 22, 2009 at 10:00 am

Tonight's Oscar race for Best Documentary could very well go down to the wire, thanks to one very sure-footed man. Anthony Mason went to pay him a visit:

"Love Guru" Is Best Of Worst At Razzies
February 22, 2009 at 8:30 am

Mike Myers' "The Love Guru" found some disciples among Razzies voters, who pick Hollywood's lowest achievements. Paris Hilton had her own Razzies moment with three awards at the sppof ceremony on the eve of the Oscars.



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