http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/index.html en-us Copyright 2013 The Seattle Times Company Wed, 15 May 2013 05:25:20 PDT Wed, 15 May 2013 05:25:20 PDT MattBase 1 http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/ui/stlogo_231.gif http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020985893_apeuswitzerlandjewels.html?syndication=rss A diamond jewelry collection belonging to Italian screen actress Gina Lollobrigida fetched $4.9 million at auction, some of which she plans to donate to stem cell research, Sotheby's said Wednesday. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020985893_apeuswitzerlandjewels.html?syndication=rss Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:14 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020985918_apeubritainpeoplezoesaldana.html?syndication=rss Zoe Saldana has played an alien and a future space traveler - but taking on the role of an actual famous person proved even harder. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020985918_apeubritainpeoplezoesaldana.html?syndication=rss Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:10 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/television/2020984816_tvpicks15xml.html?syndication=rss TV Picks for Wednesday, May 15, 2013, include part one of the “American Idol” season finale on Fox, “Modern Family” on ABC and “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” on CBS. Television http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/television/2020984816_tvpicks15xml.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 15:14:27 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020985905_apusgerhardrichterauction.html?syndication=rss A monumental 20th century masterpiece by German artist Gerhard Richter (GEHR'-hahrd RIHK'-tur) has sold for $37 million at a New York City auction. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020985905_apusgerhardrichterauction.html?syndication=rss Wed, 15 May 2013 04:39:11 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020985904_apusflight255crashsurvivor.html?syndication=rss Cecelia Crocker's body provides her with a constant reminder of the most traumatic event of her life - one that she doesn't otherwise remember. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020985904_apusflight255crashsurvivor.html?syndication=rss Wed, 15 May 2013 04:38:10 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020985880_apeuromaniaartistphotogallery.html?syndication=rss Romanian artist Vasile Muresan, known as Murivale, thinks art belongs on the street. The white-bearded painter can often be seen sitting on the colorful canvases that he displays in the street, while he is followed by the street dogs who are his companions and also inspire his work. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020985880_apeuromaniaartistphotogallery.html?syndication=rss Wed, 15 May 2013 03:33:09 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020985879_apeuromaniaartistphotogallery.html?syndication=rss Romanian artist Vasile Muresan, known as Murivale, thinks art belongs on the street. The white-bearded painter can often be seen sitting on the colorful canvases that he displays in the street, while he is followed by the street dogs who are his companions and also inspire his work. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020985879_apeuromaniaartistphotogallery.html?syndication=rss Wed, 15 May 2013 03:20:10 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020985839_apeucannesopeningday.html?syndication=rss The Cannes Film Festival is getting under way with a blockbuster day of Steven Spielberg and Baz Luhrmann's "The Great Gatsby." Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020985839_apeucannesopeningday.html?syndication=rss Wed, 15 May 2013 04:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020985778_apassingaporechurchontrial.html?syndication=rss Singapore opened a long-anticipated corruption trial Wednesday of six church leaders accused of embezzling more than $40 million to fund the pop music career of the wife of their evangelical movement's founder. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020985778_apassingaporechurchontrial.html?syndication=rss Wed, 15 May 2013 03:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020985777_apusflight255crashsurvivor.html?syndication=rss Cecelia Crocker's body provides her with a constant reminder of the most traumatic event of her life - one that she doesn't otherwise remember. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020985777_apusflight255crashsurvivor.html?syndication=rss Wed, 15 May 2013 02:16:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020974820_moviestartrekxml.html?syndication=rss A movie review of “Star Trek Into Darkness,” one of the all-time best entries in the durable franchise. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020974820_moviestartrekxml.html?syndication=rss Wed, 15 May 2013 02:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020985679_apusdrdreiovineuscgift.html?syndication=rss Hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre, whose real name is Andre Young, and music industry entrepreneur Jimmy Iovine have donated a combined $70 million to create a new institute at the University of Southern California, the school announced Tuesday night. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020985679_apusdrdreiovineuscgift.html?syndication=rss Wed, 15 May 2013 02:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020980523_apusangelinajoliemastectomy.html?syndication=rss In her bad girl days, Angelina Jolie's body was a billboard for tattoos that said such things as "Billy Bob." Health http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020980523_apusangelinajoliemastectomy.html?syndication=rss Wed, 15 May 2013 00:46:15 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020985329_apusbarnettnewmanauction.html?syndication=rss A large 1953 painting by abstract expressionist artist Barnett Newman has sold for $43.8 million at a New York City auction, setting an auction record for his work. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020985329_apusbarnettnewmanauction.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 22:01:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982116_apustrumpchicagolawsuit.html?syndication=rss A sometimes prickly, sometimes boastful Donald Trump testified Tuesday at a civil trial where the developer-turned-TV personality is accused of using false promises to entice an 87-year-old investor into buying condos at his namesake Chicago skyscraper. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982116_apustrumpchicagolawsuit.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 21:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020985289_apasindiapeoplebachchan.html?syndication=rss Bollywood's biggest star, Amitabh Bachchan, is willing to explore more Hollywood movies now that he's done his first. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020985289_apasindiapeoplebachchan.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 20:46:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982505_apusangelinajoliemastectomyreaction.html?syndication=rss Celebrities react to Angelina Jolie's revelation Tuesday in a New York Times editorial that she underwent a preventive double mastectomy: Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982505_apusangelinajoliemastectomyreaction.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 20:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982612_apusjacksonaegsuit.html?syndication=rss Michael Jackson appeared "a little loopy" after visits with his longtime dermatologist and was considering using a teleprompter to help him perform some of his songs during his ill-fated comeback concerts, a choreographer who worked one-on-one with the pop superstar told a jury Tuesday. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982612_apusjacksonaegsuit.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 19:31:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982621_apusdelpdefamationlawsuit.html?syndication=rss A defamation lawsuit filed by the founder of the rock group Boston against the ex-wife of the band's late lead singer was reinstated Tuesday by the Massachusetts Appeals Court. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982621_apusdelpdefamationlawsuit.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 18:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982329_apustvabcnewseason.html?syndication=rss ABC is cutting its aging "Dancing With the Stars" back to two hours and one night next season, creating a slot for a new drama series based on the Marvel Comics world that's aimed at expanding the network's audience, its programming chief said Tuesday. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982329_apustvabcnewseason.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 18:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020984742_apeuswitzerlandjewels.html?syndication=rss Sotheby's auctioned off $78 million in jewels Tuesday night, fetching just under $3 million for a fancy yellow diamond belonging to actress Gina Lollobrigida that was once owned by a shah of Persia and she hoped would now bring more support for stem cell research. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020984742_apeuswitzerlandjewels.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 17:46:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020984662_apusitunesappstop10.html?syndication=rss App Store Official Charts for the week ending May 6, 2013: Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020984662_apusitunesappstop10.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 16:16:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982596_apusmusicbetawards.html?syndication=rss He started from the bottom, but now he's on top at the BET Awards: Drake has 12 nominations. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982596_apusmusicbetawards.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 16:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982609_apustejanosingerattacked.html?syndication=rss The lead singer of the Grammy-winning Tejano group La Mafia has suffered head wounds in an unprovoked attack outside a Houston club. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982609_apustejanosingerattacked.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 16:01:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020984483_apusitunesmusictop10.html?syndication=rss iTunes' Official Music Charts for the week ending May 13, 2013 Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020984483_apusitunesmusictop10.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 16:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020984458_apusmusicamericanaawards.html?syndication=rss Husband-wife duo Shovels & Rope is the top nominee for this year's Americana Honors & Awards, but longtime favorites Buddy Miller and Emmylou Harris lurk nearby. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020984458_apusmusicamericanaawards.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 15:46:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2020984412_artsfundawardsxml.html?syndication=rss The 25th annual ArtsFund Celebration of the Arts luncheon was held May 14, 2013, and honorees included James and Sherry Raisbeck, Benjamin Moore of Seattle Repertory Theatre and the Poncho organization. The Arts http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2020984412_artsfundawardsxml.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 15:31:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/artspage/2013/05/14/river-of-stars-guy-gavriel-kays-novel-of-an-almost-china-of-the-song-dynasty/?syndication=rss Guy Gavriel Kay is a writer who takes a period of history and then makes a “quarter turn” to the left to create the settings for his novels.  His latest, “River of Stars,” is set in a country that’s a lot like China during the Song dynasty….but not quite. He ArtsPage http://blogs.seattletimes.com/artspage/2013/05/14/river-of-stars-guy-gavriel-kays-novel-of-an-almost-china-of-the-song-dynasty/?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 16:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982783_apustvnewseasonunivision.html?syndication=rss Univision Communications said Tuesday that it is pairing with filmmaker Robert Rodriguez on the English-language El Rey television network that is geared to young viewers and scheduled to debut this December. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982783_apustvnewseasonunivision.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 15:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982882_apusobitkennethbattelle.html?syndication=rss Kenneth Battelle, the hairdresser who gave both Jacqueline Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe their calling-card hairdos in the 1950s and `60s, has died at age 86, said Kevin Lee, creative director of Battelle's company, on Tuesday. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982882_apusobitkennethbattelle.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 15:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982784_apustvabcnewseasonguide.html?syndication=rss Some highlights of ABC's moves in its schedule for next season. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982784_apustvabcnewseasonguide.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 14:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982513_apustvnielsens.html?syndication=rss With broadcast networks unveiling their new schedules, the television industry is focused on potential ratings hits next season. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982513_apustvnielsens.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 14:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982238_apeufrancecannesbazluhrmann.html?syndication=rss Baz Luhrmann might never have gone on to direct "The Great Gatsby" - or anything else, for that matter - if not for the Cannes Film Festival. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982238_apeufrancecannesbazluhrmann.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 13:31:05 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/artspage/2013/05/14/symphony-musicians-board-ratify-new-contract/?syndication=rss After 15 months of negotiations, the Seattle Symphony players organization and the SSO board of directors have approved a new contract, through August 2015. Details, from the SSO: The financial terms include concessions in musicians’ salaries for the remainder of the 2012–2013 season, a ArtsPage http://blogs.seattletimes.com/artspage/2013/05/14/symphony-musicians-board-ratify-new-contract/?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 13:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982528_apustvabcnewseasonglance.html?syndication=rss ABC's prime-time schedule for the fall: Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982528_apustvabcnewseasonglance.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 13:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982516_apusnielsenslist.html?syndication=rss Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by the Nielsen Co. for May 6-12. Listings include the week's ranking and viewership. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982516_apusnielsenslist.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 13:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982168_apustvbillhader.html?syndication=rss Bill Hader is leaving "Saturday Night Live" after an eight-year run. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982168_apustvbillhader.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 13:19:57 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982445_apusmusictraceadkins.html?syndication=rss "Celebrity Apprentice" finalist Trace Adkins has an apprentice of his own. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982445_apusmusictraceadkins.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 12:16:03 PDT http://blogs.seattletimes.com/popcornandprejudice/2013/05/14/downton-abbey-back-jan-5/?syndication=rss Sigh. PBS has announced this morning that the eight-week run of Season 4 of “Downton Abbey” will premiere in the U.S. on January 5, continuing on Sunday nights through the end of February. ITV has not yet announced the new season’s air dates in the U.K., but it will likely begin in Movies Blog http://blogs.seattletimes.com/popcornandprejudice/2013/05/14/downton-abbey-back-jan-5/?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 22:41:45 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982330_apusmusicrevieweve.html?syndication=rss Eve, "Lip Lock" (From The Rib/RED) Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982330_apusmusicrevieweve.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 11:16:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982317_apustheaterbillycrystal.html?syndication=rss There are apparently a few more Sundays left in Billy Crystal. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982317_apustheaterbillycrystal.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 11:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982316_apusmusicreviewvampireweekend.html?syndication=rss Vampire Weekend, "Modern Vampires of the City" (XL Recordings) Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982316_apusmusicreviewvampireweekend.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 11:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982233_apustvdowntonabbey.html?syndication=rss PBS says the fourth season of "Downton Abbey" will begin in January and run for eight weeks. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982233_apustvdowntonabbey.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 10:31:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982228_apeufrancecannesfremaux.html?syndication=rss It's the big Cannes question - what will catch Steven Spielberg's eye? Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982228_apeufrancecannesfremaux.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 10:16:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982113_apuspeoplebeyonce.html?syndication=rss Beyonce is canceling her Tuesday concert in Belgium because of dehydration and exhaustion. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982113_apuspeoplebeyonce.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 09:46:06 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982169_apustvtheofficeends.html?syndication=rss As "The Office" airs its series finale after eight years on NBC, the time feels right to salute the show that spawned it. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982169_apustvtheofficeends.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 09:31:07 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982107_apusobitjoycebrothers.html?syndication=rss Before Dr. Phil and Dr. Drew and Dr. Oz, there was Joyce Brothers. Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020982107_apusobitjoycebrothers.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 09:01:08 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/musicnightlife/2020979521_newcds14xml.html?syndication=rss New CDs out this week of Tuesday, May 14, include Vampire Weekend’s summery but sometimes dark “Modern Vampires of the City”; “Love Is Everything,” by George Strait; Bobby McFerrin’s “Spirityouall”; and “Black Pudding,” by Mark Lanegan and Music & nightlife http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/musicnightlife/2020979521_newcds14xml.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 17:01:05 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020979475_newdvds14xml.html?syndication=rss New DVD releases for Tuesday, May 14, include “Cloud Atlas,” starring Tom Hanks and Halle Berry; the documentary “Beware of Mr. Baker”; and “Texas Chainsaw.” Entertainment http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2020979475_newdvds14xml.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 07:31:04 PDT http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/books/2020979491_localbooks14xml.html?syndication=rss Books of Seattle-area interest: “Gay Seattle,” “Helen of Troy,” “The Originals” and “By Brave, Tah-hy!” Books http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/books/2020979491_localbooks14xml.html?syndication=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 07:31:04 PDT