Link: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110929/etalk-exclusive-110928/ Headline: Watch: Simon Cowell on 'X Factor' ratings in etalk exclusive Summary: Simon Cowell continues to predict that his new series will give 'American Idol' a run for its money and alludes to a 'massive, massive mistake' made while searching for America's next big act. Link: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110928/ent-red-carpet-wrap-whitelonger-promo-110928/ Headline: Red Carpet Wrap: Starlets commit a classic fashion faux-pas Summary: From short, sexy and lacy to long and elegant, CTVNews.ca has the hottest looks from the red carpet. Link: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110929/pearl-jam-doc-toronto-eddie-vedder-110929/ Headline: Pearl Jam lets world in for glimpse in new doc Summary: Eddie Vedder and the rest of Pearl Jam talked about the film recently in Toronto, where the documentary made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Link: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110929/machine-gun-preacher-110929/ Headline: 'Machine Gun Preacher' not your typical Hollywood flick Summary: "Machine Gun Preacher" is another one of those based-on-a-true-story Hollywood movies with an improbable plot and characters that are so larger than life they just don't seem real. Link: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110929/david-beckham-overprotective-dad-harper-seven-110929/ Headline: David Beckham says he'll be an overprotective dad Summary: The 36-year-old soccer star says three-month old Harper Seven is already sleeping through the night and is "a lot calmer" than his boys were at that age. Link: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110929/goldie-hawn-marriage-opinion-110929/ Headline: Goldie Hawn doesn't see the point of marrying again Summary: Actress Goldie Hawn says she does not see the point in getting married to her long-time domestic partner, Kurt Russell, after being in a relationship together for 28 years. Link: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110929/holly-madison-insures-boobs-110929/ Headline: Holly Madison insures her 36D breasts for $1M Summary: The former Playboy model has decided to protect her most valuable assets in case she should ever suffer a freak injury or accident and was no longer able to work. Link: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110929/jennifer-lopez-new-house-hamptons-110929/ Headline: J. Lo drops $18 million on new home in N.Y. state Summary: "American Idol" host Jennifer Lopez has spent $18 million on a new home for herself in New York state. Link: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110929/cbs-mailroom-whie-powder-harmless-110929/ Headline: 'Dancing with the Stars' hit by white powder scare Summary: Los Angeles police determined that a white powder found Wednesday in a letter addressed to the television show "Dancing with The Stars" was harmless. Link: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110929/testimony-jackson-bedroom-110929/ Headline: Testimony to focus on scene in Jackson's bedroom Summary: Prosecutors are calling a key witness Thursday in an attempt to show jurors that Michael Jackson's doctor delayed calling authorities on the day the King of Pop was found lifeless. Link: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110929/scc-value-signal-case-110929/ Headline: Supreme Court to hear 'value for signal' case Summary: The Supreme Court of Canada says it will step into the battle over whether broadcasters can charge cable and satellite providers for carrying their programs. Link: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110929/andy-rooney-broadcast-writing-career-final-appearance-110929/ Headline: On Sunday: a final few minutes with Andy Rooney Summary: Andy Rooney will deliver his final commentary on "60 Minutes" this weekend, which will mark the end of a long career that lasted more than three decades. Link: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110929/TI-release-halfway-house-110929/ Headline: T.I. to be released from halfway house Thursday Summary: Rapper T.I. is set to be released from an Atlanta halfway house after spending about 10 months in federal prison on a probation violation. Link: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110929/elton-john-ceasers-palace-110929/ Headline: Elton John starts 3-year Las Vegas run at Caesars Summary: Elton John has returned to Las Vegas for a three-year headlining gig at Caesars Palace. Link: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110928/heavy-metal-juno-category-110928/ Headline: Bang your head: Junos to add heavy metal category Summary: Headbangers take note: the Juno Awards have added a category to recognize the metal/hard music album of the year. The change means there will be a total of 41 categories. Link: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110928/spears-dad-one-million-payout-world-tour-110928/ Headline: Britney Spears' father to earn $1M from her world tour Summary: According to documents obtained by TMZ.com, Jamie was instrumental in a deal with Live Nation for Britney and has also been responsible in handling finances and managing security. Link: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110928/gloria-steinem-activist-canadian-110928/ Headline: Gloria Steinem considers herself a 'secret Canadian' Summary: Gloria Steinem says she considers herself a "secret Canadian." Link: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110928/elisabetta-canalis-eliminated-dancing-110928/ Headline: Second celebrity says 'arrivederci' to 'Dancing' Summary: The Italian actress who romanced George Clooney has done her last dance on "Dancing With the Stars." Elisabetta Canalis was dismissed from the TV dance competition Tuesday. Link: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110928/glaad-us-tv-gay-representation-study-110928/ Headline: U.S. study finds fewer gay characters on TV Summary: The number of gay and bisexual characters on scripted broadcast network TV has dipped slightly this season to 19 out of nearly 650 roles, according to the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. Link: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110928/dewitt-edugyan-awards-110928/ Headline: Edugyan, deWitt both up for Writers' Trust Awards, Giller Summary: The accolades continue for authors Patrick deWitt and Esi Edugyan. So far this year, the two writers have been shortlisted for the prestigious Man Booker Prize and longlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize. Link: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110928/timberlake-environmental-award-110928/ Headline: Timberlake to be honoured by EMA for environmental work Summary: Justin Timberlake has been lauded for his work in music, TV and film. Now he's about to get an accolade for trying to better the environment. Link: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110928/marvel-mutants-x-men-110928/ Headline: Most unusual choice to teach Marvel's mutants Summary: In finding a new teacher to replace the X-Men's venerated Professor X, writer Jason Aaron has found a not so suitable substitute. Link: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110928/chace-crawford-marijuana-charges-dropped-110928/ Headline: Chace Crawford won't face marijuana charges Summary: Charges against Chace Crawford for marijuana possession have been dropped. Link: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110928/jonah-hill-matthew-morrison-feud-110928/ Headline: Morrison challenges Jonah to settle feud on TV Summary: Matthew Morrison wants to "settle" his feud with Jonah Hill "like men." Link: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110928/jim-cuddy-toronto-110928/ Headline: Singer Jim Cuddy tips hat to Toronto in new album Summary: Jim Cuddy tips his hat to his home and native city of Toronto on his new album, "Skyscraper Soul," which hit stores this week. Link: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110928/dedn-sher-the-middle-110928/ Headline: Scene-stealing Eden Sher is the girl in 'The Middle' Summary: "The Middle" portrays a modern family. And while hilarity also ensues, The Hecks don't live in Los Angeles-area mansions. This family is in a financial and physical mess. Link: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Entertainment/20110928/rascal-flatts-opry-110928/ Headline: Rascal Flatts unexpectedly invited to join Grand Ole Opry Summary: Country music supergroup Rascal Flatts is the latest member of the Grand Ole Opry.