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Joe Jackson Seeks Stipend

November 06, 2009, 2:25PM GMT Michael Jackson's father wants an allowance from son's estate. By the Associated Press
Beatles Photos to Be Sold at Auction

November 06, 2009, 11:27AM GMT Snapshots capture the fab four relaxing on the set of "Help!" By Reuters
Microsoft Lays Off 800

November 05, 2009, 5:08PM GMT Latest flurry of pink slips are part of effort to cut 5,000 jobs. By Wrap Staff
Court Denies Jamie McCourt's Dodger Reinstatement Bid

November 05, 2009, 12:18PM GMT Husband Frank McCourt fired her amid acrimonious divorce proceedings. By the Los Angeles Times
No Doubt Sues Activision Over 'Band Hero' Likeness

November 05, 2009, 12:17PM GMT Gwen Stefani-fronted band says it never agreed to have its avatars playing songs by other artists. By Variety
SenGupta Promoted at MTV Networks' Entertainment Group

November 04, 2009, 3:32PM GMT In new role will oversee production for scripted, reality and animated series, By Wrap Staff
YouTube's Hoffner Joins Silverman's Electus

November 03, 2009, 2:07PM GMT Had overseen content partnerships for online giant. By PaidContent
DVD Biz Veteran Avery Heads Back to DreamWorks

November 03, 2009, 1:01PM GMT Appointed to the newly created post of worldwide head of franchise strategy and distribution. By Daniel Frankel
BestBuy Partnering With CinemaNow

November 03, 2009, 12:45PM GMT Retail giant will create a new movie downloading service. By the Los Angeles Times
Channel 4's Marshall Joins Scott Free

November 03, 2009, 12:10PM GMT TV drama veteran will lead company's U.K. division as part of European expansion. By Screen Daily
Cookie Jar Wants to Be Hulu for Kids

November 03, 2009, 11:14AM GMT Canadian television company is launching Jaroo.com. By the Hollywood Reporter
Winslet Accepts Damages From U.K. Newspaper

November 03, 2009, 11:07AM GMT Actress claimed the Daily Mail lied about her exercise regime. By the Associated Press
News Corp. May Drop Travel Channel Bid

November 02, 2009, 4:11PM GMT Price of $1.1 billion thought to be too high By Reuters
Berger Takes Reins at Warner Bros. Spain

November 02, 2009, 11:51AM GMT Adds oversight to his duties handling U.K., Ireland. By Wrap Staff
Stewart Till Finalizes Icon Group Deal

November 01, 2009, 12:40PM GMT Takes over U.K.-based operations of Gibson-Davey company. By the Hollywood Reporter
Swiss Reject Polanski's Bail Again

October 30, 2009, 2:24PM GMT Authorities consider director a flight risk, reject higher offer. By the Associated Press
Sony Trims Losses Thanks to Job Cuts, Jackson

October 30, 2009, 10:55AM GMT Electronics giant posts fourth straight quarterly loss, but beats expectations. By Brent Lang
Hopper Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer (1)

October 30, 2009, 9:26AM GMT "Easy Rider" actor cancels all travel to focus on treatment. By the Associated Press
Sitrick Sells His PR Firm (1)

October 29, 2009, 1:48PM GMT Resources Connection to combine Sitrick, consultant Brincko Associates following $43M joint acquisition. By Josh L. Dickey