Stories tagged with "santa monica"

Mike Judge: Back on the grind with 'Extract' by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Mike Judge is a boring guy.Don't believe it? Ask him. "I'm not... – Sep 02, 2009 at 10:20 PM in Entertainment

Spirit Awards switch to nighttime by USA Today

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Hollywood awards show honoring independent film is moving to nighttime.The Spirit Awards are marking their 25th anniversary next March with an evening... – Aug 06, 2009 at 3:51 PM in Entertainment

Apatow takes on life and death comically in 'Funny People' by USA Today

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. — Judd Apatow risks possible life-threatening harm simply by going to work.Across the street from the filmmaker's modest office building, among the many... – Jul 26, 2009 at 9:06 PM in Entertainment

Can California be sold on eBay's former leader? by indystar

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — California’s campaigns introduce candidates not only to the state’s voters but to its immensity. In Bakersfield, Meg Whitman, 52, the... – Jul 02, 2009 at 6:21 PM in Commentary

Can California be sold on eBay's former leader? by indystar

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — California’s campaigns introduce candidates not only to the state’s voters but to its immensity. In Bakersfield, Meg Whitman, 52, the... – Jul 02, 2009 at 5:53 PM in Commentary

Farrah Fawcett dies at 62 by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW Her swimsuit poster launched a thousand male fantasies.Her feathered locks made curling irons... – Jun 25, 2009 at 8:51 PM in Entertainment

'Charlie's Angel' Farrah Fawcett dies at 62 by indystar

LOS ANGELES — Farrah Fawcett, whose luxurious tresses and blinding smile helped redefine sex appeal in the 1970s as one of TV’s “Charlie’s Angels,”... – Jun 25, 2009 at 2:08 PM in Entertainment

Terri Seymour granted restraining order against attacker by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Terri Seymour has won a restraining order against a woman... – Jun 16, 2009 at 7:49 PM in Entertainment

Neil Young puts his all in long-awaited 'Archives' by USA Today

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The harvest is in. After more than 20 years of plots, plans, pursuits and promises, the first installment of Neil Young's multimedia library has... – Jun 01, 2009 at 10:35 PM in Entertainment

Garner, McConaughey's past loves: Lessons, not ghosts by USA Today

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Ex marks the spot for Jennifer Garner and Matthew McConaughey. PREMIERE: Stars compare breakups PREMIERE: Stars compare breakups The pair have had... – Apr 27, 2009 at 10:04 PM in Entertainment

'Peanuts' actress's contempt conviction is voided by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — A judge threw out a contempt-of-court conviction and ordered... – Mar 12, 2009 at 9:32 PM in Entertainment

Lawyer: Rihanna to testify against Brown if called by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-inGET IT NOWLOS ANGELES (AP) — Rihanna's attorney says the singer would testify against Chris Brown if called as... – Mar 06, 2009 at 7:02 PM in Entertainment

All eyes are on Zack Snyder as 'Watchmen' premiere nears by USA Today

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — For a guy being grilled about cartoon squids and superhero genitalia, Zack Snyder is looking pretty comfortable. And why wouldn't he? Snyder is in his... – Feb 24, 2009 at 9:46 PM in Entertainment

Henson's Oscar week just keeps whirling along by USA Today

Supporting-actress nominee Taraji P. Henson has been preparing for the Academy Awards this week. USA TODAY followed Henson to see what her busy week has been like.FRIDAY FEBRUARY... – Feb 17, 2009 at 10:01 PM in Entertainment

Nederlander sure 'Thriller' feud will be resolved by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Broadway producer James L. Nederlander says he's hopeful a legal duel over "Thriller" rights can be resolved.John Landis, who directed the iconic music... – Jan 28, 2009 at 1:31 PM in Entertainment

Televisa wins concessions in Univision settlement by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Grupo Televisa SAB said it had won concessions it valued at more than $600 million from Univision Communications Inc. in a settlement that capped a... – Jan 23, 2009 at 7:02 AM in Entertainment

Critics' final answer: `Slumdog' wins 5 awards by The Associated Press

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) - The critics have spoken, and “Slumdog Millionaire” is their final answer.The rags-to-riches tale won a leading five prizes, including... – Jan 08, 2009 at 4:47 PM in Entertainment

Prosecution: Polanski has no right to hearing by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Fugitive director Roman Polanski has no right to a hearing on a motion to dismiss his 31-year-old sex case because he refuses to appear in court, a... – Jan 05, 2009 at 9:45 PM in Celebrities

Hoffman, Hopper among Critics' Choice presenters by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Dustin Hoffman, Dennis Hopper, Dakota Fanning and Sarah Silverman are set to join the star-studded list of presenters at the Critics' Choice... – Dec 29, 2008 at 9:07 AM in Entertainment

Citibank wins judgment against Ed McMahon by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Citibank has won an $180,000 judgment against Ed McMahon.A judge in Santa Monica ruled Thursday that McMahon owes the bank for debt incurred over four... – Dec 18, 2008 at 5:46 PM in Entertainment