Popular character actor Ben Gazzara dies in NY
NEW YORK (AP) -- Ben Gazzara, whose powerful dramatic performances brought an intensity to a variety of roles and made him a memorable presence in such iconic productions over the decades as the original "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" on Broadway and the film "The Big Lebowski," has died at age 81....
Mel Gibson may be witness in discrimination trial
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Attorneys for a deputy who arrested Mel Gibson on suspicion of drunken driving want to call the Oscar-winner as a witness during an upcoming trial to determine if the officer suffered discrimination because of the case....
Racy ads for French movie about infidelity pulled
PARIS (AP) -- What does it take to shock in the land of the Gallic shrug? Ads that suggest adulterous oral sex, according to complaints about new movie "Les Infideles."...
Mother of slain actress settles suit with Spector
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A lawyer says the mother of the actress Phil Spector was convicted of killing has settled her wrongful death suit against the legendary music producer....
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