Stars over the moon about Obama's speech
August 29, 1:19 AM ET, AP
First word on Barack Obama's historic nomination acceptance speech from a bevy of celebrities in attendance was decidedly partisan: "It was excellent," Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie said. "It was amazing."
David Duchovny in rehab for sex addiction
August 28, 8:17 PM ET, AP
LOS ANGELES (AP) David Duchovny has entered a rehabilitation facility for sex addiction. In a statement released Thursday by his lawyer, Stanton Stein, the actor said he did so voluntarily, adding: "I ask for respect and privacy for my wife and children as we deal with this situation as a family."
German studio offers 'Valkyrie' extras settlement
August 28, 6:16 PM ET, AP
A German film studio has offered to negotiate a settlement with a dozen extras who were injured on the set of the Tom Cruise film "Valkyrie," despite their demands that the actor and his production company, United Artists, pay them $11 million.
Valentino walks red carpet for his documentary
August 28, 4:52 PM ET, AP
Of all the women Valentino has dressed in his 45-year career from Jacqueline Kennedy to Mariella Agnelli to Gwyneth Paltrow one red carpet moment stands out: When Julia Roberts wore a vintage black-and-white Valentino gown when she was awarded her best actress Oscar.
Kitano examines cruel art in Venice entry
August 28, 4:23 PM ET, AP
Takeshi Kitano presents a portrait of an artist who sacrifices his family and nearly his own life in pursuit of art in his new film "Achilles and the Tortoise."
Spielberg, Affleck, J.Lo at Democratic convention
August 28, 10:36 AM ET, AP
Spielberg! Affleck! J.Lo! They were among the Hollywood celebrities attending events in Denver as the Democratic National Convention nominated Barack Obama as the party's presidential candidate.
Hollywood stars talk politics at Dem convention
August 28, 7:38 AM ET, AP
Screenwriter and actor Danny Strong is interviewing colleagues at the Democratic National Convention for an Associated Press video diary.
Kardashian & Electra talk fitness, film and fame
August 28, 6:49 AM ET, AP
Carmen Electra, in a low-cut gold minidress, captures every photographer's attention as she steps out on a patio overlooking the Pacific. Her hair catches the ocean breeze as if on cue. Even her fiance is transfixed. He snaps a few photos with his cell phone. Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian, wearing a tight tank top and slim-fitting skirt, waits in the wings for the cameras to point her way.
Lenny Henry, Comedian and actor of television & film
1947
James Hunt, Former world champion racing driver
1938
Elliot Gould, American film actor
1923
Lord Richard Attenborough, Actor and Director
1920
Charlie Parker, Legendary American Jazz musician
1915
Ingrid Bergman, Swedish actress; most famous role 'Casablanca'
Events:
1991
The Soviet Communist Party was formally suspended
1988
Matthew Sadler, a 14 year old from Kent, became the youngest person to be a chess International Master
1982
American Ashby Harper became the oldest person to swim the English Channel, at the age of 65
1965
Astronauts Cooper & Conrad orbited the Earth 120 times in Gemini 5
1904
In St Louis, Missouri, the 3rd Olympic games opened
1895
The English Rugby League was formed
1885
Gottlieb Daimler patented the first motor cycle
1842
The 'Treay Of Nanking' was signed, ceeding Hong Kong to Britain
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