People in the News: Lohan gets accused of stealing again
A model is accusing Lindsay Lohan of having sticky fingers.

These 'great' moms are the best to watch
Happy Mother's Day, Livia Soprano! Just because you were bitter and spiteful and agreed to have your son killed doesn't mean you should get left off all of these "best moms on TV" lists. Blind sentimentality and old-school notions of motherly love mean you never make the cut.

Creative and inexpensive fish awaits during lunch at J-Sushi
Looking for sushi bargains? Try lunch at J-Sushi.

Tidbit's treasures surface at different times
It's a good thing Tidbit Bistro made a good first impression.

'Speed Racer': This ride is purely for the kids
"Speed Racer" is a loving tribute to early Japanese anime but a weak action extravaganza.

People in the News: Twins will join the Jolie-Pitt clan
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt expecting twin girls ... details scarce for Jenna Bush wedding ... and more.

Imagination helps boys defy their environment in 'Son of Rambow'
"Son of Rambow" soars on flights of inspired imagination.

Don't fret about laughs staying in Vegas with Diaz and Kutcher
Pleasant "What Happens in Vegas" is a predictable but comfy date flick.

Mamet's 'Redbelt' raises action filmmaking to an art
"Redbelt" takes Mamet into territory no one otherwise would have predicted, the martial-arts thriller of honorable expert fighters, international competition and sinister organizers who corrupt the process.

'My Brother': Political passion stirs sibling rivalry
A sibling rivalry becomes strained when one brother goes left and the other goes right.

'Storm Over Everest' explores lows at the mountaintop
The continuing fascination with the tragedy atop Mount Everest in 1996 gets a powerful renewal Tuesday when PBS airs cinematographer David Breashears' new film, "Storm Over Everest."

Cowell is the first to admit that 'Idol' has lost its zing
"American Idol" judge Simon Cowell is never one to hold back, even about his own series.

And now for your moment of Zen: Study says 'Daily Show' viewers have to know news, too
A journalism think tank studying "The Daily Show" doesn't believe many people get their news from Jon Stewart -- because otherwise they wouldn't get the jokes.

A Closer Look at Aliens in America's Amy Pietz
 

Marie Osmond Is Looking for America's Favorite Mom
"You think of Donny and Marie and Mother's Day and it's like saccharine sweet," says

Fox News' Hemmer Touts the "Bill Board"
In 2005, Bill Hemmer became one of the biggest on-air names from CNN to jump to Fox News Channel. He's traveled the world as a correspondent for FNC, but it's taken the 2008 Presidential campaign for him to emerge as a leading anchor for the channel. Paired with up-and-comer Megyn Kelly, Hemmer is now on three hours a day with America's Newsroom and a daily 5 pm show dedicated to political news, America's Election HQ. He's also become a fixture during FNC's primary coverage providing analysis through a multi-touch sensing screen nicknamed "The Bill Board" (not to be confused with CNN's "Magic Wall," although it's the same technology). The Biz caught up with Hemmer after another night of electoral number-crunching.

Another Sweeps Week in Review
HereÂ’s another quick sketch of some of the past weekÂ’s most memorable TV moments. IÂ’m starting with Thursday this time around, because frankly, IÂ’m still reeling.

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Simon Cowell Contemplated Suicide as a Teen
American Idol judge Simon Cowell reveals to Parade.com that he thought about taking his own life as a teenager.

Madonna heads to the Great White North
After a 20-year absence, Madonna is returning to the Northwest. Or is it the Southwest?

Alan Jackson's 'Good Time' veers back to fun-loving sounds
Country star Alan Jackson, who performs with Miranda Lambert Friday night at the Tacoma Dome, went back to longtime friend and producer Keith Steagall to record his new album, "Good Time," featuring the single "Small Town Southern Man."

Kids get a free scoop on opening day of ice cream shop
Molly Moon's giving away ice cream to kids Saturday.

Best Bites: Diva Espresso
It's not just that the quiche tastes good at Diva Espresso (7916 Greenwood Ave. N.), though good it is -- a tall, eggy wedge of bacon, cheese and spinach ($3.45).

Join the six-year reunion with Kids in the Hall
Canada's Kids in the Hall are on their first tour in six years.

Robin Williams to perform at Showbox
Seattle audiences will get a chance to see if Robin Williams' latest comedic material bombs or harnesses his madcap, manic genius.

SeattleNoise: Natalie Portman's Shaved Head
At times the synth-pop pushes toward dance-punk or retro-electro but, ultimately, NPSH is a dance band -- even when they're goofing off, and they do like to goof off.

Limited Movie Runs
Three films in limited runs this week, two worth seeing.

A festival of music, mayhem and mystery takes kids on a journey around the world
Seattle International Children's Festival promises a week full of exotic entertainment.

'Final Salute' reminds us of the human cost of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
Jim Sheeler's "Final Salute" is an eloquent, heartbreaking and inspiring look at families who lost loved ones in Iraq and Afghanistan. It expands on the newspaper series that won him the 2006 Pulitzer Prize in feature writing.

Garth Stein may have hit the jackpot with a dog narrator
Seattle novelist Garth Stein is about to vault into national author fame with his unlikely new novel, "The Art of Racing in the Rain." Credit an irresistible narrator named Enzo, who happens to be a dog.

Eddy Arnold, 1918-2008: Country music legend paved the way for others
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Eddy Arnold, whose mellow baritone made him one of the most successful country singers in history, died Thursday morning, days short of his 90th birthday.

Seattle Movie Events

American String Project comes to life again in spring
The American String Project, a conductorless string orchestra comprising leading musicians from across the United States, opens its eighth season Wednesday night at Nordstrom Recital Hall.

Dario Robelto attempts, and fails, to open a new eye onto the life of Emma Frye
At the Frye, Dario Robelto's attempt to humanize the museum's matriarch falters; at Seattle Asian Art Museum, Su-Mei Tse succeeds in luring the casual viewer.

'I Am My Own Wife' is a one-man show that's all about a woman
Playwright Doug Wright has a penchant for portraying misfits. Among them is Charlotte Von Mahlsdorf, the principal figure in Arts West's production of "I Am My Own Wife."

Game On: 'The World Ends With You'

Read This: 'The Prince Of Frogtown'

Watch This: 'The Living End'

Summer Concert Calendar

On the Tube

My week: Nicholas Aldis, aka Oblivion, gladiator
My week: Nicholas Aldis, aka Oblivion, Gladiator, describes his week to Helen Brown

The Bootmaker's Daughter: Medieval drama burns bright
Geoffrey Norris reviews The Bootmaker's Daughter at Brighton Festival.

Arts bulletin
Birds and bees

Film reviews: Speed Racer, Honeydripper and more
Catherine Shoard reviews this week's cinema releases: Speed Racer, Doomsday, Honeydripper, Mouth to Mouth, Manufactured Landscapes, A Secret, XXY, I Served the King of England and Cashback.

Film reviews: Where in the World is Osama bin Laden and more
Jenny McCartney on this week's cinema releases: Where in the World is Osama bin Laden and What Happens in Vegas.

Madonna prepares for world tour
Madonna has been photographed looking hot and sweaty as she returns to her London home after a work-out.

Johnny Depp’s brother to publish debut novel
Daniel P Depp, the half brother of actor Johnny Depp, is to publish a debut novel set in Hollywood.

The week's radio choices
By Gillian Reynolds

All the agony and the ecstasy
Judith Flanders reviews Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel by Andrew Graham-Dixon

Essential reading for dog owners
Justin Marozzi reviews Dog Years: A Memoir by Mark Doty

Is your dog God, or just human?
Mary Wakefield reviews Dog Years: a Memoir by Mark Doty and The Dog Allusion by Martin Rowson

Michelangelo's revolutionary ceiling
Serena Davies reviews Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel by Andrew Graham-Dixon

A voracious spendthrift with a shot-away chin
Claudia FitzHerbert reviews The Bolter by Frances Osborne

How Idina Sackville put the Happy in the Valley
Selina Hastings reviews The Bolter by Frances Osborne

Deep insight on a narrow canvas
Jane Shilling reviews The Collected Stories by Lorrie Moore

'If only I could give up my mind'
Kasia Boddy reviews The Collected Stories by Lorrie Moore

Isaac Rosenberg, the outsider's outsider
Nigel Jones reviews Isaac Rosenberg: The Making of a Great War Poet by Jean Moorcroft Wilson

What goes on inside your head
Kenan Malik reviews The Kingdom of Infinite Space by Raymond Tallis

You may not think as much as you think you thinke
Tom Payne reviews The Kingdom of Infinite Space: A Fantastical Journey around Your Head, my Raymond Tallis.

The difficult life of Isaac Rosenberg
Laura Thompson reviews Isaac Rosenberg: the Making of a Great War Poet by Jean Moorcroft Wilson

Narnia is even more magical in Prince Caspian
Prince Caspian, the sequel to 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' is darker, grittier - and more epic. Its director tells John Hiscock how he topped the first instalment

Cannes Film Festival 2008 opener: the end of civilisation
Cannes, the world's biggest film festival kicks off next week with the apocalyptic 'Blindness'. Will Lawrence talks to its director, Fernando Meirelles.

Cannes Film Festival 2008 preview
David Gritten picks the 10 most intriguing titles that will be showing at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

Film reviews: Speed Racer and more
Don't watch the Wachowski brothers' 'Speed Racer' for its acting, dialogue or story - just marvel at it, says Sukhdev Sandhu.

Girls Aloud: triumph of the vamps
Girls Aloud are a band capable of a rare kind of muscular pop, says Matthew Magee.

Richard III: stunning climax to a monumental journey
Charles Spencer reviews Richard III at the Roundhouse.

Film reviews: What Happens in Vegas, Honeydripper and more
Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz star - and spar - in a surprisingly entertaining romantic comedy, says Tim Robey.

Thursday's iPlayer choices
By Simon Horsford, Clive Morgan and Rachel Ward

Friday's TV & radio choices
By Catherine Gee, Clive Morgan, Gillian Reynolds & Matt Warman

Cannes Film Festival 2008
The Cannes International Film Festival, the most glamorous event on the festival calendar, returns to celebrate its 61st year from May 14 to 25. Keep visiting our Cannes 2008 page for updates on all this year's films, both in and out of competition, and of course all the latest news and gossip from the star-studded parties and premieres.

Last night on television:
By Gerard O'Donovan

Neil Diamond tickets competition

Edinburgh Festival: will they flock to the movies?
Sheila Johnston takes a look ahead to the Edinburgh Film Festival, which this year stands alone.

Giant horse leads race for 'angel of the South'
A sculpture of a giant horse standing almost as high as Nelson's Column is among five proposals for a southern version of the Angel of the North.

Henry VI: World-class orgy of gore and humour
Charles Spencer reviews Henry VI pts 1,2, 3 by the RSC at the Roundhouse, Camden

Sex and the City: They're older - but are we wiser?
Sex and the City changed the way women talked about relationships. Now, with the long-awaited film set to open, Joan Smith argues that it belongs to a lost age of innocence.

Vampire Weekend: fresh blood on campus
They may be preppy college boys, but Vampire Weekend make shiny pop that sounds like Africa. By Tim Burrows.

Summer sounds: the best of the opera festivals
Rupert Christiansen picks some highlights from this summer's season of opera festivals.

Glyndebourne: lust, greed -and some great tunes
Conductor Emmanuelle Haïm is relishing the prospect of opening Glyndebourne this year with Monteverdi's shockingly amoral last opera. She talks to Ivan Hewett

Madonna in Paris: Madonna shines in the city of light
The world's shortest tour hits Paris in spectacular style. By Craig McLean.

Last night on television: Child of Our Time (BBC1) -
By James Walton

Wednesday's iPlayer choices
By Michael Deacon and Simon Horsford

Thursday's TV & radio choices
By Simon Horsford, Clive Morgan, Gillian Reynolds & Rachel Ward

Ebbsfleet landmark: picking a winner
Richard Dorment gives his verdict on the Ebbsfleet landmark entries

Artists vie to create the next Angel of the North
Five artists are vying for the chance to design a £2 million public sculpture twice as high as the Angel of the North and visible from road rail and air.

Kylie Minogue kicks off European tour
Pop star Kylie Minogue has kicked off her European tour in Paris, with more of the over-the-top costumes and outlandish props fans have come to expect.

50 YEARS AGO

Sheila Hancock: Harold Pinter wasn't like us - he never went to the pub
As she prepares to star in the 50th anniversary production of 'The Birthday Party', Sheila Hancock recalls the shock of seeing it for the first time and what its author was like as a young actor called Dave. By Veronica Lee.

Last night on television: Natural World (BBC2) - Too Fat to Toddle (ITV1)
By James Walton

Tuesday's iPlayer choices
By Michael Deacon

Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds engaged
No date set yet for wedding.

Wesley Snipes sentenced to three years in tax trial
Actor sentenced for failing to file income taxes.

Bullock and James okay after crash
Pair in head-on collision with drunk driver.

Charlton Heston dies
Actor best known for playing Moses and heading NRA.

Richard Widmark dies
Actor was 93.

Academy Awards Coverage: News and Photos
Our Oscar nerve centre.

Digital Hit Surveys
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DMX Slapped With Dogfight, Drug Charges
The SWAT team arrested the rapper after he barricaded himself in his Ariz. home.

Hollywood's Leading Lothario: John Mayer
The singer, currently linked to Jennifer Aniston, has dated many A-list ladies.

'Sex and the City' Shows Post-40 Can Sizzle
Carrie Bradshaw and her Manolo-clad girls show 40 is the new 30.

Will Wino Be Busted for Drug Video?
The British singer was released after her arrest on a drug-related charge.

Stable Spears Gets More Time With Sons
Britney Spears won expanded visitation rights at a child custody hearing.

Coat Coed Could Sue Lohan for Six Figures
Columbia University student alleges Lohan had possession of her prize fur coat.

Star-Worthy Bridal Beauty Secrets
Here are tips every bride can use to look top-notch on her big day.

Save Your Skin, Figure ... and the Earth
Here's a green guide to environmentally friendly cosmetics and skin care.

Haute House Calls: Designers at Your Door
Forget the mall, the Web -- you can shop for designer clothes in your own home.

Jason Castro Relieved to Be Off 'Idol'
Novice singer says he was "freaking out" over having to learn several songs.

'Idol's' Aiken Ditches Cover Songs
The platinum-selling singer on his new album and the songs that inspire him.

Top Shows Hit Lows, Thanks to Strike?
"Idol" and other popular shows have dipped in ratings in recent weeks.

After 'Iron Man', Flood of Comic Book Flicks
Marvel comics is planning a slew of Superhero films plus an "Iron Man" sequel.

Will There Be a 'Death in the City'?
"Sex and the City" movie director speaks out about rumors of a big shocker.

Will We Ever Pay for an Album Again?
The latest trend to hit the music industry: artists giving away their songs.

Nickelodeon Show for Kids or Stoners?
College kids join preschoolers to watch "Yo Gabba Gabba!"

Mario Mambos Off 'Dancing With the Stars'
The R&B singer and Karina Smirnoff are the latest to leave "DWS."

Amy Poehler's 'Baby Mama' Drama
The comedian on her new film role, and her portrayal of Sen. Hillary Clinton.

Natalie Portman: Hollywood Royalty
Star dishes on seduction and her relationship with Scarlett Johansson.

Are They Too Young to Sing?
Jordin Sparks and other young pop stars are damaging their voices.

'Sex and the City' Star Beats Breast Cancer
Cynthia Nixon, with girlfriend's support, braved cancer and became an advocate.

Excerpt: Celebs' Moms Dish on Life Lessons
What makes a star? A new book talks to moms who shaped some stars.

Behind the Big Voice: David Archuleta
The illness that changed "Idol" teen's voice forever and "stage dad" rumors.

Counting Cards in Vegas
Actor Jim Sturgess on his new movie, playing a casino cheater in "21."

Celebs Give U.N. Star-Power Punch
Bono, Angelina, George, Mia and more lead the way for celebrity charity.

'Poor Little Rich Girl': Tori Spelling's Story
Exclusive: Spelling on near-bankruptcy, sex among 90210 castmates, and more.

BBC: Hells Angels Tried to Kill Mick Jagger
After fabled Altamont show, biker gang planned to kill Rolling Stones frontman.

Will Ferrell Puts the Funk in the Dunk
Hollywood's favorite funnyman becomes an Afro-sporting baller.

Will Jackson's 'Discipline' Break Through?
Janet Jackson hopes her "Discipline" will reignite her career.

'Juno' Star: 'I Feel Weird Being Nominated'
Ellen Page and other stars sit down with Barbara Walters on Oscar night.

Kiss and Tell: Rock Legend Gene Simmons
Kiss' lead singer tells "Nightline" about his "take no prisoners" approach.

The Legendary Cher Is Back ... Again
Diva discusses coming out of retirement to perform in Las Vegas.

A 'Cuckoo Bananas' Idea
British Comic Steve Coogan Remakes Shakespeare for the 21st Century

Exclusive: Spears' Mom Contacted Dr. Phil
Dr. Phil said Lynn Spears reached out to him more than a year ago.

Katie Holmes: Read About Her Wedding Day
In rare interview the actress reveals details about Tom, Suri and her new movie.

New Boyfriend for Britney Spears?
Has Adnan Ghalib gone from photographing Britney Spears to dating her?

'Look Good Naked' Tips From Carson
"Queer Eye's" guru is back with a provocative new show aimed at women.

'Godfather' Director Speaks Out
Francis Ford Coppola's latest movie, 'Youth Without Youth,' defies convention.

Britney to Paparazzi: Want a 'Piece of Me'?
Britney Spears turns the tables on the press and paparazzi in a new music video.

Faux Real? Star Photos Tweak Obsession
Alison Jackson has photographed Queen Elizabeth, Britney and Paris. Or has she?

'90s 1-Hit Wonders: Right Time, Right Place
As in previous decades, the 1990s gave us a slew of one-hit wonders.

Are You a Saturday Night Fever Fan?
Send GMA your video tribute to the iconic '70s film, which came out 30 years ago

The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2007
The Beckhams are just two of the "10 Most Fascinating People of 2007."

Where Are They Now: '80s New Wave Acts
From Duran Duran to Devo, find out what some big '80s musical names are up to.

Did 'DWS' Romance Halt Helio's Marriage?
"DWS" winner Castroneves split from his fiancée, possibly for his dance partner.

Daughter of an American Gangster
Growing up as the child of "American Gangster" Frank Lucas.

Backstage Secrets of 'Dancing Stars'
The last dancers standing answer questions on what happens behind the scenes.

Noteworthy: The best in recent kids' CDs
From Brian Setzer's orchestral fun with classical music clichés to a Parents' Choice Award winner by Dr. Noize, these albums will delight young ears.

Noteworthy: A roundup of recent pop releases
Neil Diamond sheds the schmaltz; Lenny Kravitz – inspired throwback or tired mimic?; Madonna delivers on dance; Santogold's belated debut.

Noteworthy: A roundup of recent jazz releases
Former Coltrane pianist McCoy Tyner returns for an elegant romp, Bill Dixon's all-star orchestra explodes, and Nicole Mitchell does the unthinkable: make flute-led jazz a force to be reckoned with.

'The Fall': Tarsem Singh's take on a complex friendship
Some of the set pieces are ravishing, more often they're ravishingly clumsy.

'What Happens in Vegas': Annoying, and incompetent
Kutcher, Diaz comedy tries to get by on star power where none really exists.

'The Tracey Fragments': Angst in a thousand shards
Ellen Page comes through with a performance despite distracting directorial stylings.

'Speed Racer': out of gas
Wachowski Brothers' movie tries for a family-values focus but veers into frenetic, sometimes cheesy effects.

The last 'Parandero'
In Belize, musician Paul Nabor preserves an indigenous sound – and awaits a successor.

Beijing not alone when it comes to Olympic disputes
Controversy – from Black Power salutes to boycotts – is often what's remembered.

Cricket's Indian revolution: fast play and more pay
The Indian Premier League is altering the game and pulling in the best players from around the world.

Kazakhstan seeks identity on the big screen
The Central Asian nation throws Borat a counterpunch.

Turbo-folk music is the sound of Serbia feeling sorry for itself
A product of the criminal Milosevic era, its odd nostalgia is the soundtrack to a new wave of nationalism.

No escaping politics at L.A. exhibition of Mexican-American art
LACMA's rare display of art post the Chicano movement stresses themes of illegal immigration and discrimination.

Theater: Many faces of Macbeth
Shakespeare's 'Scottish Play' meets an array of modern interpretations.

Behind this month's staging of a 'lost' Shakespeare play
'Cardenio,' a seldom-staged work attributed by some to the Bard, opens May 10 in Cambridge, Mass.

A fight without finish
In 'Redbelt,' David Mamet and jujitsu come together, and the result is a draw.

A entirely predictable farce
Patrick Dempsey goes into charm overload in 'Made of Honor.'

An iron-clad hero lands with a thud
A poignant performance by Robert Downey Jr. can't quite save 'Iron Man.'

A childhood tale with charm
Authentic 'Son of Rambow' displays an understanding of what it's like to be a kid.

Back-to-basics biking movement takes hold in cities
'Fixie' riders, seeking adventure, dart through streets with bravura and no brakes.

Tubegazing: 'Carrier'
PBS's monumental 10-hour documentary about the USS Nimitz goes below decks during its recent deployment to the Gulf.

At Abu Ghraib, Morris questions 'Standard Operating Procedure'
The renowned documentarian interviews the US soldiers who tortured Iraqi prisoners and reveals the incriminating photographs no one was supposed to see.

New in theaters
SNL alums Tina Fey and Amy Poehler look for surrogate laughs in 'Baby Mama,' Burt Reynolds gets a raw 'Deal,' and 'Roman de Gare' adds a French twist to the serial-killer genre.

Fast Times at 'Baghdad High'
The documentary, due to première at the Tribeca Film Festival, follows four teenagers trying to eke out a normal life inside a war zone.

Viewers may wish to escape from 'Guantanamo'
The Harold and Kumar sequel squanders an opportunity for sharp political satire as the titular duo are mistaken for terrorists.

BBC admits keeping charity money
The BBC is to broadcast an apology after admitting a subsidiary firm kept £106,000 from charity phone-ins.

R Kelly porn trial gets under way
Singer R Kelly attends court to face charges of child pornography, six years after first being arrested.

Sopranos writer signs movie deal
David Chase, creator of TV drama The Sopranos, signs a deal to write, produce and direct his first feature film.

Coldplay offer free gig tickets
The band are inviting fans to register online for free tickets to their London and New York shows.

Classical Brit for Lloyd Webber
Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber is honoured with the outstanding achievement prize at the Classical Brits awards.

Ant and Dec return comedy prize
TV presenters Ant and Dec are to return a comedy award after ITV revealed that they did not win.

Cosmetics firm sues Thurman
French cosmetic firm Lancome are suing US actress Uma Thurman in a dispute over the use of her name and image in adverts.

Nesbitt to play Troubles victim
James Nesbitt is to star in a new drama about the Northern Ireland Troubles.

Caspian film to debut at O2 arena
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian film will be premiered at London's O2 arena to an audience of 10,000.

Iron Man tops UK box office chart
Robert Downey Jr's Iron Man enters the UK and Ireland film chart at number one, taking £5.4 million.

Sir Sean to attend film festival
Sir Sean Connery and Tilda Swinton are expected to attend this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Brown guilty of phone charge
American rapper Foxy Brown has avoided prison by pleading guilty to hitting a neighbour with a mobile phone.