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Rumours are the Season 3 judges for 'American Idol' will be Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler.

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'Idol' revamp: Ellen and Kara out, J-Lo and Tyler in?

It appears former "Fly Girl" Jennifer Lopez is poised to return to television -- this time as a judge on "American Idol." Degeneres announced Thursday she was leaving after one year as judge. Full Story   17 Comments 17  

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Steve Carell, left, and Paul Rudd in Paramount Pictures' 'Dinner for Schmucks.'

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'Schmucks,' 'Cats & Dogs,' and 'Charlie St. Cloud' hit theatres.

Rhinebeck residents Gary Kiernan, right, and Laurie Bathrick wear Bill and Hillary Clinton masks while walking in downtown Rhinebeck N.Y., Thursday, July 29, 2010. (AP / Mary Altaffer)

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'After Show' hosts Jessi Cruickshank and Dan Levy are shown in a recent MTV handout photo.

MTV cans 'After Show' after co-host announces departure

MTV Canada says it's cancelling "The After Show" now that Jessi Cruickshank -- who co-hosted the hit program with Dan Levy -- is moving to Los Angeles for another job opportunity.

Sandra Bullock in a scene from the 'Be The One' Gulf restoration video.

Sandra Bullock wants out of Gulf restoration video

A spokeswoman for Sandra Bullock says the actress wants her parts of a video promoting Gulf Coast restoration removed until she learns whether oil companies influenced it.

Steve Carell, left, and Paul Rudd in Paramount Pictures' 'Dinner for Schmucks.'

Review: 'Dinner for Schmucks' a zany potluck of laughs

Steve Carell scales new heights of endearing ineptitude in the new summer comedy, "Dinner for Schmucks."

From left, Diggs, voiced by James Marsden, Catherine, voiced by Christina Applegate, and Butch, voiced by Nick Nolte in Warner Bros. Pictures' 'Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore.'

Review: Fur flies along with the jokes in the 'Cats & Dogs' sequel

Dogs and cats, living together...mass hysteria? Maybe not so much.

Charlie Tahan, left, and Zac Efron in Universal Pictures' 'Charlie St. Cloud.'

Review: Zac Efron sleepwalks through 'Charlie St. Cloud'

Zac Efron wants his movie to be weepy, soulful, life-affirming and who knows what else on the New Age emotional barometer. Too bad they didn't aim to make it a little interesting.

A scene from Magnolia Pictures' 'Countdown to Zero.'

Review: 'Countdown to Zero' offers chilling view of nuke threat

Folks-on-the-street interviews at the outset of the documentary "Countdown to Zero" kind of sum up the attitude of many people about nuclear weapons nowadays.

Rumours are the Season 3 judges for 'American Idol' will be Jennifer Lopez, Randy Jackson and Steven Tyler.

Who will be judged fit to be the 'Idol' judges?

Don't call it "American Idol." Call it "Extreme Makeover. " The composition of the "Idol" judges' panel seems to be changing by the minute, in flux like a lunch counter during the noon rush.

Tom Hardy, left, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Warner Bros. Pictures' 'Inception'

Box office preview: 'Inception' vs. the 'Schmucks'

"Inception" has been No. 1 every day since it opened. Yet it could face a formidable challenge from the debuting comedy "Dinner for Schmucks" for the top spot at this weekend's box office.

Joy, centre, and Gerry Gallagher, of Rhinebeck inspect a sign and photos commemorating Chelsea Clinton's wedding in the window of Pete's Famous restaurant, Wednesday, July 28, 2010 in Rhinebeck, N.Y. (AP / Mary Altaffer)

Bill Clinton emerges on Chelsea's wedding eve

Former U.S. president Bill Clinton strolled up the main street in Rhinebeck, N.Y., shortly after noon Friday, the day before his daughter is to marry.

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Disney sells Miramax to investor for US$660M

The Walt Disney Co. has agreed to sell its Miramax Films to an investor group for about US$660 million, ending a 17-year association with the studio and a six-month bidding process.

From left, Apl.de.ap, Stacy Ferguson, also known as Fergie, Taboo and will.i.am of The Black Eyed Peas arrive at the annual Pre-GRAMMY Gala presented by The Recording Academy and Clive Davis on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly, Hills, California. (AP / Chris Pizzello)

'I Gotta Feeling' hits 6 million download mark

The Black Eyed Peas have more proof of the ubiquity of "I Gotta Feeling."

Mark Wahlberg, left, poses with his wife Rhea Durham and children, from left, Ella, Grace, Michael and Brendan as he is honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk during a ceremony in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on Thursday, July 29, 2010. (AP / Bret Hartman)

Mark Wahlberg gets Walk of Fame star

Rapper-turned-underwear model-turned-Oscar-nominated actor Mark Wahlberg has been enshrined in the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Will Estes as Jamie Reagen and Tom Selleck as Frank Reagan in 'Blue Bloods'

Tom Selleck happy new show isn't shot in Toronto

Tom Selleck is happy to be on a prime-time TV show -- and even happier his new series isn't shot in Toronto.   17 Comments 17  

In this publicity image released by U.S. broadcast television network ABC, U.S. President Barack Obama, joins the co-hosts, from left, Whoopi Goldberg, Barbara Walters, Joy Behar, Sherri Shepherd and Elisabeth Hasselbeck on the set of the 'The View,' Wednesday, July 28, 2010 in New York. The segment aired on Thursday.

Obama charms hosts, defends policies on 'The View'

U.S. President Barack Obama spent some time on the couch Thursday, but he wasn't relaxing. Instead, Obama sat on the custard-coloured couch seen by millions.

Dolph Lundgren, who stars in the new film 'The Expendables,' speaks on CTV's Canada AM, Thursday, July 29, 2010.

Dolph Lundgren flexes his muscle in 'The Expendables'

Dolph Lundgren and a host of A-list action men from Hollywood's 1980s rack up the body count in "The Expendables."

Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson, right, of rock band Megadeth, pose prior to a concert in Jakarta, Indonesia, on July 30, 2001. (AP / Achmad Ibrahim)

Dave Mustaine of Megadeth pens autobiography

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine has penned a new autobiography that chronicles his journey from a negelct-filled childhood to today's more sobering existence.

Festival Director Marco Muller reacts during a press conference to present the 67th edition of the film festival in Rome, Thursday, July 29, 2010. (AP / Domenico Stinellis)

Festival announces 79 world premieres for Venice

Darren Aronofsky's "Black Swan," Sofia Coppola's comic drama "Somewhere" and the Canadian/Italian film "Barney's Version" will make their world premieres at the Venice film festival.

A man walks on East Market Street in Rhinebeck, N.Y., where a sign hangs congratulating Chelsea Clinton and fiance Marc Mezvinsky Wednesday, July 28, 2010. Clinton and Mezvinsky plan to marry in the upstate New York village of Rhinebeck on Saturday. (AP / Mike Groll)

Chelsea warning: N.Y. town abuzz pre-Clinton wedding

Never mind that the details about Chelsea Clinton's wedding are being guarded like state secrets. The postcard-pretty town of Rhinebeck is ready for its close-up.

In this June 14, 2010 file photo, Lisa Kudrow arrives to the 14th Annual Webby Awards in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, file)

Lisa Kudrow prescribes laughter in 'Web Therapy'

Lisa Kudrow is making herself laugh. She's reading tweets written by her character, Fiona Wallice, on the online show "Web Therapy," which recently completed its third season.

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'Countdown to Zero' a gripping doomsday wakeup call

Scarier than any horror film you'll see, "Countdown to Zero" carries this warning: it's just a matter of time before terrorists get hold of nuclear weapons and use them.

In this photograph taken July 21, 2010, adult film star Teagan Presley poses with her iPhone in Atlanta. Presley is experimenting with Apple's FaceTime feature. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

In iPhone, adult industry sees pocket porn market

Apple Inc. launched the iPhone 4, it didn't take long for adult-entertainment companies to develop video-sex chat services and start hiring workers through Craigslist.

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