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Two Networks Look at Reviving 'Southland'

The executive producer of the recently canceled NBC drama called actors on the show late last week to tell them he is in talks with two networks about the series finding a new home.

Martin Landau, Mark Rydell, Lyle Kessler to Hold UCLA Seminar

Actor Martin Landau, director Mark Rydell and playwright/screenwriter Lyle Kessler will conduct the Total Picture Seminar, an immersion course at UCLA.

'Trucker' Screening with Michelle Monaghan

Join Back Stage for An Evening With "Trucker." The Los Angeles screening of "Trucker" will be held on Friday, November 6, followed by a Q&A with the film's star, Michelle Monaghan.

Kevin Bacon Loves the Stage -- And Not Just for Acting

When he's far away from the bright lights of Hollywood, actor Kevin Bacon spends much of his time in second-rate hotels and hauling his own bags while trudging through airports.

Actors Need Authenticity to Rule on Twitter

Twitter has been kind to a motley crew of actors, TV personalities and pop stars whose fame online outstrips that of the outside world. And it's all about getting personal.

D'oh! Bash Marks 'The Simpsons' 20th Anniversary

The arrivals-line carpet leading into Barker Hangar was yellow — appropriate, given the night's honorees: Homer, Bart, Lisa, Marge and Maggie Simpson.

Depp, Richards Light Up Spike TV's 'Scream 2009'

The star-studded event, held Saturday at the Greek Theatre, honors the best in sci-fi, horror, fantasy and comic-inspired movies and TV shows.

Actors Fund Lends a Hand

When the price of gas skyrocketed, the Actors Fund became concerned that some in the industry couldn't afford to get to work -- so it began taking its services on the road.

Nicolas Cage Sues Ex-Manager for 'Financial Ruin'

Nicolas Cage filed a $20 million lawsuit against his former business manager, accusing him of negligence and fraud that sent the "National Treasure" star "down a path toward financial ruin."