Entertainment
River City Roundup – Feb. 1, 2012
Need to know what's going on this weekend? Journal Star entertainment writers Gary Panetta and Danielle Hatch have the answers in their weekly video report.
Fantasy giants Gaiman, McFarlane settle long-running copyright suit
Fantasy industry giants Neil Gaiman and Todd McFarlane finally called a truce in their long-running legal feud over who owns which characters in the Spawn universe, according to court documents.
Ian Abercrombie, Mr. Pitt on ‘Seinfeld’ dies at 77
Ian Abercrombie, a veteran British stage and screen actor whose TV roles included Elaine's boss Mr. Pitt on "Seinfeld" and the voice of Chancellor Palpatine in "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," has died. He was 77.
Scherzinger, Jones not returning to ‘X Factor’
Nicole Scherzinger and Steve Jones are out at "The X Factor." A Fox spokeswoman said Monday that the judge and host will not return for the show's second season. No other details were provided. Jones, a British TV personality, called his departure "a shame" on Twitter and added that he couldn't complain, "as [...]
Shirley MacLaine to join TV show ‘Downton Abbey’
Oscar-winning actress Shirley MacLaine is joining Britain's popular television series "Downton Abbey."
Jack White to release 1st solo album in April
Jack White is releasing his first solo album "Blunderbuss" on April 24.
Willie Nelson campaigns for U.S. congressman
Country music icon Willie Nelson has come to Ohio to sing in support of an old friend, U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich.
What are you doing on Super Bowl Sunday?
Do you have tickets to Sunday’s matchup of the New England Patriots and the New York Giants or are you attending a fantastic Super Bowl party right here at home? The Journal Star wants to hear from you. Please tell us about your Super Bowl plans by emailing moc.ratsjpnull@swen.
‘Soul Train’ host Don Cornelius dead of suicide
Don Cornelius, who with the creation of "Soul Train" helped break down racial barriers and broaden the reach of black culture with funky music, groovy dance steps and cutting edge style, died early Wednesday of an apparent suicide. He was 75.
Chicago zoo wants company to stop using chimps in TV ads
A Chicago zoo is mounting a campaign to stop a company from airing a Super Bowl Sunday commercial featuring mischievous suit-and-tie wearing chimpanzees playing tricks on their human co-worker, saying all that monkey business proves deadly for the endangered species. Lincoln Park Zoo officials fear images of the frolicking chimps broadcast worldwide do little [...]
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