CBS News Entertainment Headlines: 29 November 2008
November 30th, 2008 • CBS News, Entertainment
- Second Cup Cafe: “Idol” Holiday Tour
Four former “American Idol” finalists are hitting the road for a cross-country holiday music tour, but before they did, Chikezie, Diana DeGarmo, David Hernandez and Kimberley Locke dropped by the “Second Cup Caf ” to spread some holiday cheer. - Madonna’s Malawi Film To Make TV Debut
Madonna’s harrowing documentary, “I Am Because We Are,” thus far limited to isolated theater screenings, will make its TV premiere on Sundance Channel Monday, Dec. 1 (World AIDS Day). - Hollywood Gives Thanks
Being rich and/or famous doesn’t stop Hollywood from taking a moment to gorge on turkey and take stock of this year’s blessings. The Associated Press asked dozens of celebrities what they’re thankful for. - “Funhouse” Is Therapy With A Pink Twist
Two-time Grammy winner Pink doesn’t hold back. She’s edgy and sexy, with her punk rock looks and she isn’t afraid to tell it like it is. - Buzz Briefs: Mel Gibson, Brian Williams
Gibson must divulge “Passion” details in screenwriter’s lawsuit. A teacher blogs about Brian Williams’ ties. Screen Actors Guild to vote on strike in December. “Gone With the Wind” 70th anniversary sparks interest in Clark Gable’s Ohio hometown. - Burke Waltzes Away With Mirror Ball Trophy
TV personality and mother of four Brooke Burke dominated the seventh season of “Dancing With The Satrs,” besting former NFL player Warren Sapp and former ‘NSync member Lance Bass during the finale. - BBC Journalist Quits British Dancing Show
Retired British Broadcasting Corp. political correspondent John Sergeant announced he is quitting the television dance contest “Strictly Come Dancing” because he is afraid he might win. - “Dave Monopoly” Goes Directly To Jail
A Swedish hip-hop artist and songwriter has been arrested for a road-rage confrontation on a Hollywood street that left a pedestrian dead, authorities said. - Beyonce’s Parents’ Marriage Paved The Way
Beyonce says her parents prepared her for the hard work of marriage. - Madonna’s Busy Slate A Good Distraction
Madonna’s marital breakup is tough, but she says she’s grateful that her heavy workload “provides a distraction that keeps me going.” - Liza Minnelli Back On Broadway
Liza Minnelli has just released a new album titled, “Liza Minnelli: The Complete A&M Recordings,” a two-CD set featuring her entire catalogue for A&M Records and next week stars in a limited Broadway engagement called “Liza’s At The Palace…!” - Jackson-Sheik Settlement Is Hush-Hush
The details of pop star Michael Jackson’s settlement with a Bahraini prince are to remain confidential, a lawyer for the royal said after the deal was reached. - Boy George On Trial For False Imprisonment
A Norwegian escort told a court that Boy George manacled him to a bedroom wall and beat him with a metal chain after accusing him of hacking into his computer. - Murder Trial Opens For “Sopranos” Actor
A prosecutor at the murder trial of Lillo Brancato Jr. told jurors Monday the former “Sopranos” actor got involved in the killing of an off-duty police officer during a desperate mission to steal drugs. - O’Donnell: Walters Had Had Enough
Rosie O’Donnell tells NBC’s “Today” show that her latest comments about “The View” were probably the last straw for Barbara Walters, saying “there comes a point where she’s just had enough.” - Chris Brown, Kanye Lead Way At AMAs
Chris Brown was the big winner at the American Music Awards, taking home three awards, but Kanye West, Rihanna and Alicia Keys also won multiple honors. - De Niro Bridging Cultures Through Film
Qatar has teamed up with Robert De Niro and other founders of New York’s Tribeca Film Festival to host a similar annual event starting next year in the small, oil-rich Persian Gulf nation. - “Twilight” Sucks Up Huge Box Office Bucks
The debut of hotly-anticipated vampire romance posted the top numbers over the weekend, taking in some $70 million, studio estimates say. A sequel is already in the works. - Simon Baker Has His Head In The Game
From “The Guardian” to “The Devil Wears Prada,” Simon Baker has found great success on the big and small screen. His latest success finds him back on the CBS hit show “The Mentalist,” the most successful new series of the TV season. - People Denies Bowing To Jolie Pressure
The star reportedly insisted on being portrayed positively in the magazine that was giving her and Brad Pitt multi-millions of dollars for the first photos of their kids, but People insists it didn”t go along. - Michael Jackson Sued By Sheik For $7M
Sheik Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa is suing the King of Pop in London for $7 million, money the Sheikh says was an advance for a music project Jackson abandoned. But the singer says the music was a gift. - Second Cup Cafe: Nikka Costa
Like her album title, “Pebble to a Pearl,” singer Nikka Costa has smoothed out her rough edges, and what has emerged is a polished and soulful talent. - “Democracy” Brings Free Dr. Pepper
Dr Pepper is making good on its promise of free soda now that the long-waited release of Guns N’ Roses’ “Chinese Democracy” is a reality. - Experts Analyze Simpson-Wentz Baby Name
The name Brooklyn has been done before, so Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz turned to another New York City borough in naming their newborn son: The Bronx. - Madonna, Guy Granted Preliminary Divorce
Madonna and Guy Ritchie have been granted a preliminary decree of divorce. Neither appeared at the brief London court session, but after six weeks and a day, the divorce can become final. - Facinelli On “Twilight” Phenomenon
For millions of fans of all ages, the wait is finally over, “Twilight,” one of the most highly anticipated movies of the fall, is ready to take a big bite out of the box office. - “Marcia Brady” On Her Drug Use, Paranoia
Maureen McCormick and her husband, Michael Cummings, discussed battling her demons, on The Early Show. - Britney Spears Wants To Break Free
In an upcoming behind-the-scenes documentary, Britney Spears reveals that without all of the chaos involving lawyer and doctors, she would feel so liberated. - French First Lady Wears Many Hats
Carla Bruni is not your typical first lady. The wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy is also a singer, songwriter and former supermodel and has recently released her third studio album, “Comme si de rien n’ tait.” - Jimmy Smits Shows Dark Side On “Dexter”
Jimmy Smits’ work on “L.A. Law,” “NYPD Blue” and “The West Wing” made him a household name. He is back on TV, this time on Showtime playing assistant district attorney Miguel Prado on the hit series “Dexter.” - Buzz Briefs: Jennifer Garner, Faith Hill
Jennifer Garner wins order. Faith Hill’s holiday spirit. Robert Irvine gets second chance. Ann Curry falls short of summit. - Jackson Will Appear In London Court
Michael Jackson has agreed to appear in person at a London court to respond to a Bahraini sheik’s $7 million lawsuit, the singer’s lawyer. - Hip-Hop Monologues: Not Your Average Play
Business savvy hip-hop mogul Damon Dash has teamed up with rapper Jim Jones and classically-trained actor/director J. Kyle Manzay to put on a play called “Hip-Hop Monologues: Inside the Life and Mind of Jim Jones.” - Economy Aside, High Spirits At Book Awards
Peter Matthiessen won the National Book Award in fiction Nov 18 for “The Shadow Country.” Annette Gordon-Reed won in nonfiction, for “The Hemingses of Monticello.” - Beyonce-Mania Kicking Into High Gear Again
With a new album and two movies on the horizon, it appears the Season of Beyonce has begun. Then again, one could argue that it’s always Beyonce season. - People’s “Sexiest Man Alive”: Hugh Jackman
The magazine announced this year’s choice on The Early Show, and People.com’s Michelle Beadle explained why he’s the pick. - Linley & Hough Dance Last Dance
Cody Linley, the 18-year-old “Hannah Montana” actor, and his professional partner, Julianne Hough, were eliminated from ABC’s popular dancing competition “Dancing with the Stars.” - Buzz Briefs: Winona Ryder, Elton John
Winona Ryder is hospitalized in the U.K. Elton John fans can take off to “Rocket Man.” Marissa Jaret Winokur set for return to “Hairspray.” Hollywood ponders global warming. Disney sees the big picture Imax-style. - Pilot’s Warning Heard In Deadly Crash
The pilot of a private jet warned air traffic controllers that his plane was “going off the end” of a runway before it crashed, killing him and three others and injuring celebrity DJ AM and former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker. - “Twilight” Could Make A Box-Office Killing
If you haven’t heard of “Twilight,” you may be in the Twilight Zone. The movie, which is expected to open big this weekend, tells the story of a family of vampires that resists the urge to dine on humans, Sandra Hughes reports. - Australia Hopes Kidman Film Spurs Tourism
The World War II-era romantic epic “Australia” is being hailed for its cinematography and its pairing of Aussie stars Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. But tourism promoters claim the real star of the movie is the country itself. - Radcliffe Works His Magic On Broadway
Actor Daniel Radcliffe sat down with Early Show co-anchor Harry Smith to share his thoughts on his new role in Broadway’s revival of “Equus.” - Colbert Spreading Christmas Cheer
Stephen Colbert the legendary faux news anchor and host of “The Colbert Report” is bringing holiday cheer to the American public with a Christmas special on Comedy Central filled with songs and several musical guests. - Buzz Briefs: “Diddy,” “Suge” Knight
“Diddy” to make guest appearance on “CSI: Miami.” “Suge” Knight to face drug and battery charges. Apollo gets “Dreamgirls” revival next November. Perfume maker sues Prince over contract. Rockabilly songwriter Jody Reynolds dies. - Stars Rank Rock’s Best Set Of Pipes
Rolling Stone magazine decided to tap into the minds of a diverse group of musicians from all genres and see who they have rocked out to and who has inspired them. - Box Office Bonanza For Latest Bond Flick
The $70.4 million take for “Quantum of Solace” easily won the weekend race at theaters, and broke numerous records for the “007″ series while it was at it. “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” slipped to second place with $36.1 million. - John Travolta Gets Animated
John Travolta recently stopped by The Early Show to talk about his recent role in the animated film, “Bolt,” a role unlike any he’s experienced before. - MTV Pulls Plug On “TRL”
MTV pulled the plug on “Total Request Live,” its most influential franchise following years of declining ratings, but not before marking the occasion with celebration and nostalgia. - Obama A GQ “Man of the Year”
He’s one of four. The president-elect is cited for his leadership and vitality, among other attributes. Se. Ted Kennedy wrote the piece about Obama in the magazine, pointing out again that Obama represents the torch being passed to a new generation. - Dennis Hopper’s Not-So-Easy Ride
It was a motorcycle that lifted a young actor-director with a reputation for trouble to movie stardom back in 1969. And despite many ups and downs since then, Dennis Hopper is still a name to be reckoned with. Rita Braver pays him a visit. - Sundance Considers Seeking State Aid
The Sundance Film Festival might seek financial aid from the state to keep the festival growing during an economic downturn. - Anti-Fur Activists Pelt Lohan With Flour
Animal rights activists showered actress Lindsay Lohan with flour upon her arrival at a Paris nightclub wearing a fur stole. - “Quantum Of Solace”: Cutting To The Chase
They don’t make chase scenes like they used to, which is not entirely a good thing, in the view of our critic David Edelstein. - Second Cup Cafe: Boz Scaggs
Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and guitarist Boz Scaggs stopped by The Early Show’s “Second Cup Caf ” to sing songs from his latest album, “Speak Low,” a collection of his favorite standards. - Prince Charles: Future King, Or Not?
There’s renewed focus on his future, now that he’s turned 60. The Early Show Saturday Edition’s Chris Wragge spoke to a veteran royals-watcher about it. - Busboy Steamed At Timberlake’s Restaurant
A busboy is suing Justin Timberlake, saying the pop star’s Manhattan barbecue joint didn’t pay him a legal wage. - Hudson Thanks Fans & OKs Gap Ad
Jennifer Hudson is thanking fans for their support during her recent tragedy. - Juanes Sweeps At Latin Grammys
On a night when the theme of change and cultural fusion echoed in lyrics, performances and acceptance speeches, a Colombian rocker who’s become a voice for social issues walked away as king of the Latin Grammys. - Costner: Music Brings Out The Real Me
He’s played Wyatt Earp, Robin Hood and Eliot Ness in the movies, but Kevin Costner says his most natural gig is playing music with his band. - Designer Convicted Of Sexual Assault
An up-and-coming fashion designer who has worked with A-list celebrities was convicted of sexually assaulting seven girls and women, some of them aspiring models lured to Los Angeles with promises of jobs and stays at luxury hotels. - Behind The Scenes: A Royal Birthday Bash
Celebrations marked the 60th birthday of HRH Prince Charles. - Kanye: “I’m The Voice Of This Generation”
Kanye West is to music what Michael Jordan was to basketball - at least that’s what West thinks, in his humble estimation. - “Eden” A Study Of Marriage In Crisis
A working class couple struggles with their relationship on the eve of their 10th anniversary. - Style. Bond Style.
When it comes to fashion, few would argue that 007 is anything less than a 10. - ’90s Talk Shows Pushed The Envelope
For some it may be hard to imagine what daytime TV would have been like without the presence of tabloid talk shows like Jerry Springer, Montell Williams, Ricki Lake and Maury Povich. - Chesney CMA Entertainer Of Year … Again!
Kenny Chesney won his fourth entertainer of the year award and George Strait became the most-honored artist in the history of the Country Music Association Awards. - Hathaway’s Ex Pans Accommodations
Italian con man Raffaello Follieri, who went from dating actress Anne Hathaway to serving a prison term for fraud, isn’t enjoying the “unspeakably unsanitary” conditions at a federal jail in Brooklyn. - Michael Jackson Parts With Neverland
Michael Jackson has given up title to his Neverland ranch, transferring the deed to a company he partly controls. - Cafe Tacuba Leads Latin Grammy Hopefuls
With an eclectic slate of stars - led by Mexican alternative rock group Cafe Tacuba and Colombian rocker Juanes vying for top honors - the Latin Grammys were making their Houston debut Thursday by showcasing the diversity of Latin music. - Beyonce Joins Diva Lineup At AMA Awards
This year’s American Music Awards will be diva-heavy, with Beyonce topping the list that also includes Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, Taylor Swift and Rihanna. - “Dynasty” Diva Joan Collins: An ’80s Icon
Actress Joan Collins, who played Alexis Carrington, John Forsythe’s vindictive ex-wife on “Dynasty,” helped to set the bar when it came to malicious scheming, cat-fighting and starting fashion trends.
