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Sister of Norbert Leo Butz Slain

The actor's sister was stabbed by an intruder in her Seattle home.

'Billy Elliot' to Start Tour in Chicago in March 2009

Producers of the Tony-winning best musical say the show will begin its tour in Chicago, opening for an extended run at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre.

Harry Potter Actor Sentenced to Community Service

A judge on Tuesday ordered actor Jamie Waylett, who plays school bully Vincent Crabbe in the "Harry Potter" movies, to serve 120 hours of community service after he admitted growing cannabis at his mother's home.

A 'Junior' League of Their Own

"Working with friends is like living with friends," Teresa Reilly said. "A lot of times it goes wrong, but sometimes it's great. For us, it's been great."

Comic-Con Turns into Movie Bazaar

Tens of thousands of pop culture fans will descend on the Comic-Con International event this week in San Diego that in recent years has changed from a convention of comic book lovers to a Hollywood movie bazaar.

Bruce Lee's Siblings Authorize Chinese Biopics

Bruce Lee's older sister and younger brother have authorized a Chinese company to make a series of biographical films about the late kung fu icon, saying they want to produce a historically accurate account of their brother's life.

Susan Boyle Calls Fame a 'Demolition Ball'

Susan Boyle, a singer who became a global star with a show-stopping performance on "Britain's Got Talent," has said in a television interview that her sudden fame was like a "demolition ball."

Harrison Ford, Others to Receive Deauville Honor

Harrison Ford, Robin Wright Penn and Andy Garcia are among the famous faces set for career tributes during the star-spangled 35th edition of the Deauville Festival of American Cinema.

L.A. Prop House Closing After 40 Years

Hollywood's second-largest prop house is going out of business with its owner saying he has fallen victim to film and TV production leaving California for other U.S. states that lure producers with tax incentives and fewer restrictions.