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• Robin Williams to return for "Happy Feet" sequel

  Reuters – Mon Dec 7, 11:33 pm ET

  LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Elijah Wood and Robin Williams are in negotiations to reprise their roles as lead voices in "Happy Feet 2." Full Story »

• New prize honors artists age 35 and under

  AP – Tue Dec 8, 1:21 pm ET

  NEW YORK - A new prize recognizing artists age 35 and under would provide the winner with $100,000 and help from mentors like Jeff Koons and Damien Hirst, the prize's creator announced Tuesday. Full Story »

• Whoopi Goldberg, Lady GaGa entertain Britain's queen

  AFP – Mon Dec 7, 6:26 pm ET
  AFP

  LONDON (AFP) - Soul legend Chaka Khan, pop singer Lady GaGa and actress Whoopi Goldberg were among stars to entertain Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Monday at Britain's annual Royal Variety Performance. Full Story »

• Keira Knightley Makes West End Debut in a 'Misanthrope' Set in Modern London

  Playbill – Mon Dec 7, 6:13 pm ET

  Academy Award nominee Keira Knightley makes her West End debut in a playwright Martin Crimp's new version of Moliere's The Misanthrope, beginning performances at the Comedy Theatre Dec. 5, prior to an official opening Dec. 17. Full Story »

• Woods' mother-in-law rushed to hospital

  AFP – Tue Dec 8, 11:40 am ET
  AFP/File

  WASHINGTON (AFP) - Tiger Woods' mother-in-law is in a stable condition after being rushed to hospital in an ambulance overnight Tuesday in the latest twist in the scandal surrounding the embattled golf star. Full Story »

• Jude Law's 'Hamlet', a Broadway Hit, Ends Run

  Playbill – Mon Dec 7, 6:13 pm ET

  The Donmar Warehouse production of Hamlet, starring Jude Law and directed by Michael Grandage, ends its limited-engagement Broadway run as scheduled on Dec. 6 at the Broadhurst Theatre. Full Story »

• Topless photo of Polanski, Tate auctioned in NYC

  AP – Tue Dec 8, 11:23 am ET
  AP

  NEW YORK - A topless photo of filmmaker Roman Polanski and his wife, Sharon Tate, taken just months before her murder has sold at a New York City auction for just over $11,000. Full Story »

• Philip Seymour Hoffman and Julia Roberts Play "Celebrity Charades"

  Playbill – Mon Dec 7, 6:13 pm ET

  Philip Seymour Hoffman, Julia Roberts, John Krasinski, Kristen Wiig and more will silently battle in LAByrinth Theater Company's "Celebrity Charades" event, Dec. 7. Full Story »

• Ratings Box: What's Hot/What's Not

  Mediaweek.com – Mon Dec 7, 5:32 pm ET

  Based on the final national ratings in November, CBS' The Late Show With David Letterman scored its first November sweeps victory in households, total viewers and adults 25-54, and best competitive position among adults 18-49 (tied with Conan O'Brien) in 15 years. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien, in contrast (and without Jay Leno), dipped by 50 percent in households, 52 percent in total viewers and as much as 38 percent among adults 25-54. Here are the results (with percent change versus the comparable year-ago period in parentheses): Full Story »

• Elton will support Ukrainian boy he can't adopt

  AP – Tue Dec 8, 9:58 am ET
  AP

  LONDON - Elton John's partner says the musician was devastated that he wasn't allowed to adopt an HIV-positive Ukrainian toddler, but plans to support the boy anyway. Full Story »

• Discovery names former Fox executive as COO

  Reuters – Mon Dec 7, 4:14 pm ET

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Discovery Communications Inc appointed former Fox executive Peter Liguori as chief operating officer and said he will represent the company in its joint ventures with Oprah Winfrey and Hasbro Inc. Full Story »

• Mel Gibson to make movie in Mexico prison: state governor

  AFP – Mon Dec 7, 3:11 pm ET
  AFP/File

  XALAPA, Mexico (AFP) - Hollywood actor and director Mel Gibson will clear out a prison to shoot scenes for his second movie in Mexico, to take place next year, according to the governor of Veracruz. Full Story »

• Woman 'taken by ambulance from Tiger Woods' home'

  AFP – Tue Dec 8, 7:48 am ET
  AFP/File

  MIAMI (AFP) - An ambulance responded early Tuesday to a call for medical assistance from the Florida home of Tiger Woods, US media reported. Full Story »

• Shakira shakes up Oxford Union with address

  AP – Mon Dec 7, 2:51 pm ET
  AP

  LONDON - Michael Jackson and Mother Teresa. Stephen Hawking and the Dalai Lama. And now Shakira. Full Story »

• Discovery names ex-Fox exec as COO

  Reuters – Mon Dec 7, 1:47 pm ET

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Discovery Communications Inc appointed former Fox executive Peter Liguori as chief operating officer and said he will represent the company in its joint ventures with Oprah Winfrey and Hasbro Inc. Full Story »

• When the Nobel Peace Prize creates a stir

  AFP – Tue Dec 8, 12:31 am ET
  AFP/National Archives/Ho

  OSLO (AFP) - Throughout its more than 100-year history the Norwegian Nobel Committee has been no stranger to controversy, as this year with its attribution of the Nobel Peace Prize to US President Barack Obama. Full Story »

• Idealized Jackson portrait sells for 175,000 dollars: gallery

  AFP – Mon Dec 7, 12:55 pm ET
  AFP

  MIAMI (AFP) - An idealized portrait depicting late music legend Michael Jackson on horseback, dressed in regal garb and attended by two cherubs, has been sold at auction for 175,000 dollars, a US art gallery said Monday. Full Story »

• `Blind Side' goes on offense with $20M weekend

  AP – Mon Dec 7, 5:04 pm ET
  AFP/Getty Images/File

  LOS ANGELES - "The Blind Side" took over the top spot at the box office with a $20 million weekend, while "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" slipped to second place with $15.4 million.