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Joe Jackson seeks allowance from son Michael's estate
Michael Jackson's father is seeking an allowance from his son's estate to help cover expenses that exceed US$15,000 a month, according to court documents. Full Story
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U.S. judge blocks 2 websites from selling Beatles songs
A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked two music-sharing websites from selling songs by the Beatles and other artists for 25 cents apiece.
'Girls Gone Wild' founder sentenced to time served
A judge has sentenced "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis to time served and a year of probation for filing false income tax returns.
Rihanna: Chris Brown 'had no soul in his eyes'
Rihanna on Friday described the horror she felt as her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown was biting and punching her during a violent argument in February.
Beauty queen fight: Miss England stripped of crown after bar fight
The reigning Miss England has relinquished her crown after being accused of a fight in a bar.
REVIEW: Clooney, McGregor click in 'The Men Who Stare at Goats'
George Clooney headlines "The Men Who Stare at Goats," a crazy "tall tale" about the absurdity of war.
'Golden Girl' Rue McClanahan recovering after bypass surgery
Rue McClanahan, who played sexy Southern belle Blanche Devereaux on "The Golden Girls," was recovering from heart bypass surgery at a New York City hospital.
Reality series about Jackson's family will premiere Dec. 13
A reality show miniseries about the Jackson family will premiere Dec. 13 on U.S. cable television network A&E. Back-to-back hour episodes will air that night at 9 p.m. ET.
REVIEW: Paranormal spirit soars in 'Disney's A Christmas Carol'
3-D effects and Jim Carrey's jaunty showmanship turn "Disney's A Christmas Carol" into a spooky thrill ride.
Canada's Favourite Dancer is inspiring students
The reality of being Canada's Favourite Dancer still hasn't sunk in for Tara-Jean Popowich. "It's been amazing, everything's been amazing, but it still totally catches me by surprise!" she laughs.
Elton John released from hospital
Elton John has been released from a London hospital after being treated for flu and an E. coli bacterial infection.
Canadian tenor Ben Heppner to give free make-up performance
Canadian tenor Ben Heppner hopes to make up for missing the Canadian Opera Company's diamond anniversary by giving opera fans a golden opportunity.
Beyonce bountiful in Berlin at MTV Europe Awards with 3 wins
Berlin loves Beyonce. The R&B superstar scooped up three wins Thursday at the 16th annual MTV Europe Music Awards.
Suicide prevention groups protest 'The Office'
Some suicide prevention groups aren't laughing over a scene in "The Office" where Steve Carell's character tries to scare young children by struggling in a hangman's noose.
REVIEW: 'Fourth Kind' a half-baked mess
"Gentlemen Broncos" is a comedy so weird, so off, so simply wrong that even freakish hero Napoleon Dynamite would have a hard time lending it his catch word, "Swe
REVIEW: 'The Box' is empty
Cameron Diaz and James Marsden have a terrible moral dilemma in "The Box": Press a button on a mysterious container, they'll get $1 million, and someone they don't know will die.
Tom Hanks, others screen 'Beyond All Boundaries'
Actors Tom Hanks, Patricia Clarkson and James Cromwell walked the red carpet Thursday before a private screening of the Hanks-produced war film "Beyond All Boundaries" held at the World War II Museum in New Orleans.
No Doubt sues videogame maker over 'Band Hero'
The band No Doubt has sued videogame maker Activision over a feature in the new "Band Hero." game.
Liam Redhead of North Bay, Ont., to play Billy Elliot on Broadway
Another Canadian teenager has been chosen to star in the hit Broadway production of "Billy Elliot the Musical."
Viva ELVIS is name of Cirque du Soleil's new show
Elvis is coming to The Strip -- Cirque du Soleil style.
Oprah takes BeBe Winans off her show
Oprah Winfrey says she's keeping singer BeBe Winans off her show until domestic violence charges against him are resolved.
Rachelle Lefevre, Hugh Dillon to be presenters at Giller gala
"Twilight" star Rachelle Lefevre and "Flashpoint" actor Hugh Dillon will be among the presenters at next week's Scotiabank Giller Prize gala.
Outrage over wall blocking free U2 Berlin concert
The move has triggered outrage from Berliners, who see the irony in building walls around a concert dedicated to the wall that has come down.
Valour of Canadian naval battles recalled in 'Convoy'
It's an oft-overshadowed battle that brought the Second World War to Canada's very shores, and very nearly cost the Allies the war.
Doc based on Naomi Klein's 'Shock Doctrine' to screen at Sundance
A documentary based on Toronto journalist Naomi Klein's book "Shock Doctrine" will make its North American premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
Bette Midler announces end date for Las Vegas show
Bette Midler will perform her Las Vegas show "The Showgirl Must Go On" for the last time on Jan. 31.
Wale fights back against online, radio critics as he readies debut
Wale is counting down the days until he finally releases his long-awaited, long-delayed debut CD, "Attention Deficit," which he calls the culmination of a lifetime of work.
Islamic critics blast Beyonce on eve of Egypt show
As Egypt gears for pop diva Beyonce Knowles' first performance in North Africa, Islamic conservatives are branding her show an "insolent sex party.;"
Records: Morgan Freeman settles suit on car wreck
Court records show actor Morgan Freeman has settled a lawsuit related to a 2008 car accident that seriously injured him and a passenger.
Rihanna: Going back to Chris Brown after beating 'wrong'
Rihanna said Thursday that she regrets going back to ex-boyfriend Chris Brown after he left her bruised and battered during a February assault.
Bachman, Turner sued by rest of BTO band
Rock musicians Randy Bachman and Fred Turner are front and centre in a B.C. Supreme Court lawsuit.
Lou Filippo, boxing Hall of Famer, dies at 83
Lou Filippo, a World Boxing Hall of Famer who judged 85 world champion fights and had small roles in the "Rocky" movies, has died. He was 83.
Big Bird's still huge as 'Sesame Street' marks 40th anniversary
Big Bird is leaving Sesame Street! That's what he decides on the "Sesame Street" season opener.
Killers slay audiences with live show experience
Now on their fourth album, the band's impressive live show is coming to a screen near you.
New single by Elvis Stojko to be released today
Two-time Olympic silver medallist Elvis Stojko releases the first single from his new album today, called "Let Me Be The One."
'August: Osage County' makes Canadian debut tonight in Toronto
The Pulitzer and Tony-winning play "August: Osage County" makes its Canadian debut tonight in Toronto.
HMV Canada launches digital store
HMV is expanding beyond its brick-and-mortar stores to compete online with iTunes for Canadians' digital dollars.
Racy 'Gossip Girl' promos spur controversy in U.S.
On-air promos in the U.S. for a sexual threesome have spurred the Parents Television Council to ask affiliates of the U.S. television network CW to pre-empt the show.
Team Rampages scores first win on 'Ultimate Fighter'
Former NFL defensive end Marcus Jones defeated Mike Wessel on "The Ultimate Fighter," preventing coach Quinton (Rampage) Jackson's team from being shut out of the quarter-finals.
Chris Brown says some people want to see him 'in jail'
Chris Brown says he's unsure about how the public perceives him since he attacked Rihanna.
Dancers gather to honour Patrick Swayze
Before Patrick Swayze was a film actor, a TV actor and People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive," he was a dancer.
Yankees beat Phillies to take World Series title
The New York Yankees are celebrating their record 27th World Series championship, and first in the new Yankee Stadium, with a 7-3 Game-Six victory over Philadelphia.
John Lithgow's serial killer soars on 'Dexter'
John Lithgow was going to pass on the chance to play serial killer vs. serial killer on "Dexter," with an Italian vacation, cruise and his son's wedding awaiting him.
Man surrenders in L.A. celebrity burglaries case
Los Angeles police say they have arrested a man sought in a case involving burglaries at the homes of celebrities.
Sundance takes a hike with screenings around U.S.
Robert Redford's Sundance Film Festival is going on the road for one night next winter.
Latin Grammys honours Mexican icon Juan Gabriel
The Latin music world celebrated 100 million records sold, 1,500 songs written and 30 years of recording, all by one artist, Mexico's beloved Juan Gabriel.
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North American
| This Week | Last Week | Title | Weekend Gross | Total Gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Michael Jackson's This Is It | $23234394 | $34442926 |
| 2 | 1 | Paranormal Activity | $16387327 | $84627372 |
| 3 | 4 | Law Abiding Citizen | $7403630 | $51485280 |
| 4 | 5 | Couples Retreat | $6460525 | $87026280 |
| 5 | 3 | Where the Wild Things Are | $5931417 | $62650379 |
| 6 | 2 | Saw VI | $5270794 | $22534749 |
| 7 | 6 | Astro Boy | $3460651 | $11316418 |
| 8 | 8 | The Stepfather | $3207792 | $24555801 |
| 9 | 7 | Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant | $3098185 | $10809975 |
| 10 | 11 | Amelia | $3034667 | $8340499 |
| 11 | 9 | Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs | $2747476 | $118604078 |
| 12 | 10 | Zombieland | $2620655 | $71181556 |
| 13 | 12 | A Serious Man | $1036396 | $4595629 |
| 14 | - | The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day | $546687 | $546687 |
| 15 | 19 | An Education | $467376 | $1537993 |
| 16 | - | Halloween II | $445344 | $33096757 |
| 17 | 14 | Good Hair | $422472 | $3453044 |
| 18 | 15 | The Invention of Lying | $393270 | $17589249 |
| 19 | 16 | Capitalism: A Love Story | $373992 | $13664911 |
Canadian
| This Week | Last Week | Title | Weekend Gross | Total Gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Michael Jackson's This Is It | $1903193 | $2838255 |
| 2 | 4 | Paranormal Activity | $1215399 | $3460893 |
| 3 | 1 | Halloween II | $954830 | $6146070 |
| 4 | 2 | Couples Retreat | $609364 | $8577117 |
| 5 | 5 | Saw VI | $445331 | $1730485 |
| 6 | 3 | Where the Wild Things Are | $402456 | $4030050 |
| 7 | 6 | Astro Boy | $302211 | $1121733 |
| 8 | 8 | Zombieland | $300574 | $8527784 |
| 9 | 7 | Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs | $258230 | $12699387 |
| 10 | 10 | Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant | $233914 | $897829 |
Chris Brown Apologizes In MTV News Special
RICHMOND, Virginia Chris Brown has made several media appearances since his assault of Rihanna in February, each time apologizing while declining to speak in detail on the matter.
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Colbert on Canada
Stephen nails the Great White North.
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FT is there for Lindsay Lohan's fashion debut at Ungaro Spring 2010 at Paris Fashion Week. Then, we're in Brazil with model Aline Weber and in London with the candid queen of British fashion, Vivienne Westwood. Plus, fashionable quotes and highlights from Istanbul Fashion Week.
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Rihanna gives a chilling account of the night of Chris Brown's attack.
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