ABC News Entertainment Headlines: 17 November 2008

November 18th, 2008 • ABC News, Entertainment

• Celebs Give U.N. Star-Power Punch
  Bono, Angelina, George, Mia and more lead the way for celebrity charity.
• Counting Cards in Vegas
  Actor Jim Sturgess on his new movie, playing a casino cheater in “21.”
• Behind the Big Voice: David Archuleta
  The illness that changed “Idol” teen’s voice forever and “stage dad” rumors.
• Excerpt: Celebs’ Moms Dish on Life Lessons
  What makes a star? A new book talks to moms who shaped some stars.
• ‘Sex and the City’ Star Beats Breast Cancer
  Cynthia Nixon, with girlfriend’s support, braved cancer and became an advocate.
• Are They Too Young to Sing?
  Jordin Sparks and other young pop stars are damaging their voices.
• Natalie Portman: Hollywood Royalty
  Star dishes on seduction and her relationship with Scarlett Johansson.
• Amy Poehler’s ‘Baby Mama’ Drama
  The comedian on her new film role, and her portrayal of Sen. Hillary Clinton.
• Ben Barnes Crowned Prince Caspian
  Starring in the scarier Narnia sequel, actor faces imminent stardom.
• Stars, Skin, Scandal: Secrets of Us Weekly
  It’s all about the right cover at the magazine that changed the celebrity beat.
• Madonna Gives the Finger to Turning 50
  At Cannes, the star opens up about men, motherhood, Malawi and aging gracefully.
• Usher: Wife, Son ‘Made Me a Man’
  Despite all his fame and fortune, R&B singer Usher says fatherhood is tops.
• It Ain’t Over Till the Skinny Lady Sings
  Opera diva Deborah Voigt drops more than 100 pounds to win back her role.
• Gordon Ramsay: ‘I’m Not Rude, I’m Honest’
  Award-winning chef says a culinary career is all about pressure and perfection.
• George Michael: I Never Thought I Was Attractive
  Michael spends part of his time in Texas to be with his partner, Kenny Goss.
• Keepin’ It Real: Reality TV Boot Camp
  Reality TV aspirants try to build a “unique” persona with “emotional immunity.”
• Stiller on the Making of ‘Tropic Thunder’
  Ben Stiller said his film is a jab at self-important actors, not the disabled.
• Jenny From the Block to the Races
  Months after giving birth, Jennifer Lopez is getting in shape for a triathlon.
• Applegate’s Breast Removal to Stop Cancer
  In an exclusive interview, Applegate speaks of her double mastectomy.
• EXCLUSIVE: Michael Jackson ‘Young’ at 50
  Jackson tells “Good Morning America” he doesn’t have an AARP card.
• Sara Evans on New Life, Love and Song
  Sara Evans has found happiness with her new husband, Jay Barker.
• Director Revives the Hollywood Musical
  With “High School Musical 3,” Kenny Ortega goes back to the basics.
• Gisele, World’s Top Supermodel Bares All
  The ultra-sexy supermodel dishes about everything from Tom Brady to thongs.
• Is the Changing Face of Fashion Black?
  As Italian Vogue’s July issue features all black models, will U.S. mags follow?
• Next ‘Top Model’: Amputee or Blind?
  A new reality TV modeling competition features physically disabled contestants.
• LeBron Loves Him Some Barry Manilow
  Cavaliers star preps for games with hip hop but says he chills to Barry.
• ‘Trainspotting’ Director Focuses on Slums
  Danny Boyle’s latest film, “Slumdog Millionaire,” is getting early Oscar buzz.
• Who’s Who: Casting ‘Election 08: The Movie’
  Who’d be the best Barack? Could there possibly be a better Palin than Tina Fey?
• Should Celebs Play Themselves in Films?
  Britney could join other celebs like Eminem by starring in her own biopic.
• Stewart, Maher, Rivers Salute Carlin
  The late George Carlin was honored with the Mark Twain Humor Prize Monday night.
• Maurice Greene’s Run on “Dancing” Ends
  Olympic sprinter Maurice Greene eliminated from “Dancing with the Stars.”
• Brooke Shields’ ‘Jungle’ Bulldozed
  NBC cancels “Lipstick Jungle” and Christian Slater’s “My Own Worst Enemy.”
• Reports: Kanye West Arrested in England
  Kanye West arrested after nightclub bust-up in England, released without charge.
• Rob Lowe Flees ‘200 Foot’ Wildfire Flames
  Actor: He and his children fled raging Calif. wildfire with minutes to spare.
• Animal Rights Group Throws Flour on Fur-Clad Lohan
  Animal rights activists in Paris throw flour on actress Lindsay Lohan who wore fur stole
• Family Dysfunction Rules in Holiday Flicks
  “Four Christmases” continues tradition made by films like “Christmas Vacation.”
• McCartney Hopes to Release Funky Beatles Track
  Paul McCartney hopes to release avant-garde Beatles track ‘Carnival of Light’
• A Bittersweet Goodbye to MTV’s ‘TRL’
  Pop stars and shrieking fans say goodbye to “TRL” after 10 years.
• King of Pop Being Sued by Real Prince
  Bahrain Sheik wants $7 mil advance he paid Michael Jackson for book, album.
• Miley Cyrus Is Not Dead
  Hannah Montana star is the victim of an Internet death hoax.
• ‘Twilight’ Poised to Thrive in Tough Times
  Despite the economic downturn, some movies are doing well at the box office.
• Locklear Charged With Misdemeanor DUI
  DA: Heather Locklear under influence of prescription meds during Sept. arrest.

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