'Mission: Impossible' actor Peter Graves dead at 83

Middle Distance Runner takes success personally

Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- In 1971, 1981 or 1991, Middle Distance Runner, the indie-pop craftsmen from Washington, D.C., might have become the biggest band in America.

But these days, a one-time can't-miss formula -- meticulous, smart pop within a hook-laden rock song -- is a harder sell.

'Mission: Impossible' actor Peter Graves dead at 83

Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Actor Peter Graves, best known for his starring role on TV's "Mission: Impossible," died Sunday. He was 83.

While the cause of the actor's death was not immediately known, he apparently suffered a heart attack, his publicist said.

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Is Vicki Gunvalson done with 'Real Housewives'?

(PEOPLE.com) -- On the second night of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" reunion special, the only remaining original "Housewife," Vicki Gunvalson, declared to host Andy Cohen that she would have to do "a lot of soul searching" before deciding whether she would return for a sixth season of the show.

After getting skipped over on the first night of tough questions, Vicki's number came up Thursday when she faced the newest "Housewife" Alexis, her husband, Gretchen and her boyfriend Slade.

Sandra Bullock pulls out of London Premiere

(PEOPLE.com) -- Freshly minted Oscar winner Sandra Bullock has abruptly pulled out of the London premiere of her film "The Blind Side."

"Due to unforeseen personal reasons a trip abroad to support 'The Blind Side' has been deemed impossible at this time," Bullock, 45, said in a statement Wednesday. "I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your continued support of the film."

Oprah defamation suit set for trial

(CNN) -- A jury will decide whether Oprah Winfrey defamed the former headmistress of her South African girls school when talking about an abuse scandal in 2007, a federal judge ruled.

A trial is set to begin on March 29 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on the defamation lawsuit filed by Lerato Nomvuyo Mzamane against the talk show host and her production company, Harpo.

Spencer Pratt leaves 'The Hills' to fight cyber crime

(PEOPLE.com) -- Spencer Pratt made his name as the guy audiences loved to hate on "The Hills," but now says he's leaving the show to take his career in a totally new -- and unexpected -- direction.

"In the last few months I have discovered a new passion and new purpose to my life," Pratt told PEOPLE. "With this in mind, I have decided to take a break from my obligations to MTV's "The Hills" and discontinue filming any more episodes for this current season."

Corey Haim remembered at family funeral

(PEOPLE.com) -- About 200 close friends and family filled the Steeles College Memorial Chapel in Thornhill, Ontario on Tuesday to remember Corey Haim, who died last week in Burbank, Calif.

"There were no Hollywood types there, just friends and family," a source told PEOPLE. "It was invite only and very strict about entry. People came without invites and were turned away. The streets for blocks around the chapel were full of police guiding traffic. It was sad. The family is devastated."

Bullock pulls out of London premiere

(PEOPLE.com) -- Freshly minted Oscar winner Sandra Bullock has abruptly pulled out of the London premiere of her film "The Blind Side."

"Due to unforeseen personal reasons a trip abroad to support 'The Blind Side' has been deemed impossible at this time," Bullock, 45, said in a statement Wednesday. "I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your continued support of the film."

Irish music plays proudly on St. Patrick's Day

New York (CNN) -- The fiddles and bagpipes are playing Irish music all over the country on Wednesday, St. Patrick's Day, but there's more to the songs from the Emerald Isle than renditions of "Danny Boy" once a year.

"Music is to the Irish what sports are to [Americans]," says Irish star and Grammy winner Moya Brennan.

Sandra Bullock out of London premiere

(PEOPLE.com) -- Freshly minted Oscar winner Sandra Bullock has abruptly pulled out of the London premiere of her film "The Blind Side."

"Due to unforeseen personal reasons a trip abroad to support 'The Blind Side' has been deemed impossible at this time," Bullock, 45, said in a statement Wednesday. "I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and thank you for your continued support of the film."

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Shia LaBeouf: What I love about Carey Mulligan

(PEOPLE.com) -- Shia LaBeouf isn't usually shy about discussing his personal life. But when it comes to his Oscar-nominated girlfriend, Carey Mulligan, he's uncharacteristically tight-lipped.

"I never really had anything in my life that was off-limits. But with this, just out of respect, I just don't want to [expletive] around," the actor, 23, tells GQ in its April issue.

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'Glee' spoiler alert: Major scoop on the seasons final episodes

(Entertainment Weekly) -- Entertainment Weekly intern Vlada Gelman is covering PaleyFest '10 for The Ausiello Files. Here's her report from last night's "Glee" panel.

You Say "Hello": The audience was treated to a screening of the April 13 episode, "Hello," which finds Sue back at work and back to terrorizing Will. She charges Brittany and Santana with seducing Finn, who's now sort of dating Rachel even though he isn't quite over Quinn. Meanwhile, Rachel catches the eye of Vocal Adrenaline's lead singer Jesse St. James, played by Lea Michele's former Spring Awakening costar Jonathan Groff. Will and Emma continue to be adorable as they try to start dating, but a couple of things stand in their way, including Vocal Adrenaline's coach (Idina Menzel) and an admission from Emma.

Kate Winslet, Sam Mendes separate

London, England (CNN) -- Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has split from her husband, Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes, after almost seven years of marriage, a lawyer for the couple said Monday.

The separation happened "earlier this year," Keith Schilling said.

Tax incentives used to lure film crews

(CNN) -- "The Blind Side" could have been filmed anywhere, says Tim Bourne, an independent producer who worked on the film. But there's a reason producers brought the project to Georgia: money.

"There's nothing in [the movie] that couldn't have been shot in any midrange urban setting. The reason, and the sole reason, it was shot in Georgia was the tax incentives," he said.

'Alice in Wonderland' holds top spot at box office

(Entertainment Weekly) -- "Alice in Wonderland" proved this frame that it's no one-weekend phenomenon. The Tim Burton-Johnny Depp collaboration had audiences coming back for more. After holding extremely well throughout the week, the Disney film dropped a scant 47 percent its second weekend in theaters for an additional $62 million. It's 10-day total now adds up to $208 million--besting 2005's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" to become Burton's highest grossing film. A good 13 percent of its dollars came from its IMAX 3-D screens.

Alice's release far outshone any of the newcomers, with Matt Damon's "Green Zone" being the best performer of the bunch. Despite coming from Bourne director Paul Greengrass, this Iraq war drama didn't connect with audiences anywhere near as well as the duo's previous collaborations. The Universal film cost $100 million and only opened to $14.5 million, a gross below even the studio's modest expectations going into the weekend.

Film reveals love-hate relationship of George Lucas fans

Film reveals love-hate relationship of George Lucas fans

(Entertainment Weekly) -- Many fans have a love-hate relationship with George Lucas. This is, after all, the man who gave the world Luke Skywalker, but later gave birth to Jar Jar Binks.

Director Alexandre O. Philippe bravely tries to get to the heart of this conflicted relationship between Lucas and his fans in the new documentary "The People vs.George Lucas," which has its world premiere at SXSW on Saturday.

Can talent outweigh size in Hollywood?

Can talent outweigh size in Hollywood?

(CNN) -- Not even a full week has passed since Gabourey Sidibe attended the 82nd Annual Academy Awards as a best actress nominee and we're already questioning whether her career is over.

Despite the accolades bestowed upon the actress in the past few months, it's unclear if the film industry can go against the norm and cast a young woman who is not only African-American, but also larger than the Hollywood standard in a non-niche role, as the romantic lead in a major film vehicle, for example.

Actor Corey Haim dies

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'Lost Boys' star Corey Haim dies at 38

Corey Feldman, Corey Haim's close friend and longtime co-star, talks about Haim's life and untimely death. "Larry King Live," 9 ET tonight.

Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Former 1980s teen movie actor and heartthrob Corey Haim died early Wednesday, authorities said.

Sandra Bullock's husband thinks she is 'amazing'

(PEOPLE.com) -- Jesse James may be a tough guy who builds motorcycles and performs death-defying stunts, but he's not above the pomp of the Oscars -- or being a plus-1 to the night's most celebrated actress, his wife Sandra Bullock.

"It's awesome," he told PEOPLE of being her date as they made their way into the Governor's Ball at the Hollywood & Highland Grand Ballroom after the Oscar ceremony Sunday.

Actor Corey Haim dies

Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Actor Corey Haim, who appeared in a number of movies during the 1980s, died early Wednesday of a possible drug overdose after being taken to a hospital, Los Angeles police said.

Haim, 38, was taken to Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California, where he was pronounced dead at about 3:30 a.m. PT Wednesday (6:30 a.m. ET), police Sgt. Frank Albarran said.

Corey Haim, star of '80s movies, dies

Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Actor Corey Haim, who appeared in a number of movies during the 1980s, died early Wednesday of a possible drug overdose after being taken to a hospital, Los Angeles police said.

Haim, 38, was taken to Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California, where he was pronounced dead at about 3:30 a.m. PT Wednesday (6:30 a.m. ET), police Sgt. Frank Albarran said.

Lloyd Webber shrugs off musical's critics

Remembering Sparklehorse frontman Mark Linkous: 1962-2010

(Entertainment Weekly) -- Mark Linkous, the Virginia-born indie-rock fixture best known for his work in the lo-fi pysch-folk project Sparklehorse, as well as for collaborations with artists ranging from Danger Mouse to Tom Waits, Iggy Pop and PJ Harvey, died March 6 of a self-inflicted gun shot wound.

He came very close to dying once before, while touring with Radiohead in 1996; an overdose of pills, alcohol and anti-depressants caused him to lose consciousness in a London hotel room for 14 hours, with his legs pinned beneath him. His subsequent heart attack left him legally dead for several minutes, and the time he spent unconscious without circulation to his legs put him in a wheelchair for six months.

Why was George Clooney upset at the Oscars?

(The Frisky) -- Was is just me, or did George Clooney seem upset at the Oscars last night?

His sourpuss act in the front row almost made me miss Jack Nicholson smirking in his dark sunglasses. And George's lady, Elisabetta Canalis, wasn't looking too chipper either -- those two had "Debbie Downer" written all over their faces.

Cowell (sort of) confirms he's engaged

(PEOPLE.com) -- Simon Cowell scowling -- typical. Simon Cowell blushing? Indeed.

The famously cantankerous "American Idol" judge squirmed in his seat on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Monday as the host dissected reports of Cowell's engagement to Idol makeup artist Mezhgan Hussainy.

Lloyd Webber shrugs off musical's critics

London, England (CNN) -- Andrew Lloyd Webber has defended his new musical from criticism on online forums even before its official opening on Tuesday night.

The musical was described on one review site as "stupid" and "appalling" while many postings said it did not live up to expectations of Lloyd Webber's massive stage hit "Phantom of the Opera."

Why did George Clooney look so upset at the Oscars?

(The Frisky) -- Was is just me, or did George Clooney seem upset at the Oscars last night?

His sourpuss act in the front row almost made me miss Jack Nicholson smirking in his dark sunglasses. And George's lady, Elisabetta Canalis, wasn't looking too chipper either -- those two had "Debbie Downer" written all over their faces.

Jessica Simpson says she still trusts people

(PEOPLE.com) -- Despite John Mayer's recent kiss-and-tell revelations about their sex life, Jessica Simpson says she remains, deep down, a trusting person.

"I'm not as guarded as you would think. I should probably be more guarded. I trust a lot of people, actually," the actress and singer, 29, told Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS-FM radio show Tuesday morning.