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Paula Abdul Leaving 'American Idol'

Paula Abdul has left "American Idol." The "Idol" judge made the announcement on her Twitter feed.

Did Your College Prepare You for the Real World?

For an upcoming installment of our Last Word column, Back Stage wants to know: Do you think your university acting program prepared you for the real world?

CBS: We're Not Changing from Scripted Shows

CBS television, the most-watched U.S. network, has no plans to change its primetime schedule of mostly scripted programing to include more reality shows.

Zhang Ziyi to Try Romantic Comedy

"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" star Zhang Ziyi is trying her hand at romantic comedy after a series of dramas.

Carla Gugino Lands 'Sucker Punch'

Carla Gugino has been cast in "Sucker Punch," the action fantasy Zack Snyder is directing for Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures.

Just a Minute with: Ashley Tisdale

For her next project, 24-year-old Ashley Tisdale has shifted gears by stepping away from the musical genre and into a family comedy, "Aliens in the Attic," which debuts on Friday.

Jessica Biel Makes Musical Debut

Jessica Biel sings! The actress marks her major musical-theater debut this weekend in a concert version of the classic "Guys and Dolls" at the Hollywood Bowl.

Tennant Takes 'Hamlet' from Stage to TV

"Doctor Who" star David Tennant is bringing his portrayal of Hamlet from the stage to the small screen.

Denzel, Diaz Shilling for State Farm?

A-listers like Cameron Diaz and Denzel Washington don't often appear in ads, but State Farm has managed to wrangle those stars and others to, in effect, tout its services.

Spielberg Picks Next Directing Job: 'Harvey'

The filmmaker will direct as his next film a contemporary adaptation of Mary Chase's play "Harvey," about a man and his friendship with an invisible six-foot tall rabbit.