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Ciao, Bella: 'New Moon' stars talk about breakup

BY CINDY PEARLMAN — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

"I know what it's like to be broken up with in real life," Kristen Stewart says. "I don't know what it's like to be broken up by with a vampire." Ah, the perils of having a significant other who's a glowing immortal hunk ... and a protective one. In the "Twilight" sequel "New Moon," out Nov. 20, teenage Bella (Stewart) is dumped by her vampire love Edward (Robert Pattinson). You know how it goes: I love you, but I'm a vampire and it's really not safe for us to date anymore because members of my family want to eat you, so I'm going to disappear.

On talk show, Sykes has wrong target in her sights

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Paige Wiser: I am not Wanda Sykes' biggest fan -- I find the "New Adventures of Old Christine" co-star to be too shrill and self-congratulatory to watch for long. Comedy doesn't require a side of smirk. And unfortunately, the bulk of the first night of her new talk show was devoted to stand-up that was relentlessly political.

Those flitting around Isadora

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Hedy Weiss: Martin Sherman's play "When She Danced" takes a glimpse at a turbulent moment in the twilight years of that American modern dance pioneer, Isadora Duncan. Along the way it poignantly suggests how difficult it is to conjure the magic of live dance.

Brown wants privacy on fight details

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

If it were up to Chris Brown, you wouldn't know any details about what happened between him and Rihanna that violent night in the car. The singer issued a statement to MTV after Rihanna appeared on ABC and described the beating she took.

In Hyde Park, Upshaw roots poetry in emotion

BY BRYANT MANNING — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The University of Chicago's Mandel Hall isn't known for its modern amenities or comfortable seating, but its lively acoustics, wooden Victorian opulence and accessible sightlines make for a hyper-sensory experience. That the superb U. of C. Presents music series regularly brings here first-rate stars makes it an essential destination for downtown-weary Chicagoans.

Beyonce expected to testify in copyright trial here

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Did pop diva Beyonce Knowles and her Destiny's Child rip off a Chicago songwriter's song? A copycat claim contained in a 2006 lawsuit is expected to land the "Bootylicious" sensation in a witness chair next month as part of a copyright infringement trial to be held in Chicago's federal courthouse.

Chimpanzee attack victim to appear on Oprah show

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

A Connecticut woman who was mauled and blinded after a 200-pound chimpanzee attacked her in February will appear on "The Oprah Winfrey Show."

Ciao, Bella: 'New Moon' stars talk about breakup

BY CINDY PEARLMAN — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

New Scrooge blessed with No. 1 opening

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Jim Carrey's Scrooge collected holiday donations from movie fans with his new take on "A Christmas Carol," which took in $31 million to open as the weekend's top movie.

Beyonce expected to testify in copyright trial here

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

In Hyde Park, Upshaw roots poetry in emotion

BY BRYANT MANNING — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Dating like it's 1989

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Bill Zwecker: You just know there will be jokes made about ''has beens'' and ''been there, done that,'' but it looks like Paula Abdul and funnyman Arsenio Hall may be rekindling a romance that first ignited 20 years ago!

Brown wants privacy on fight details

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Mutual of Omaha drops 'Aha moment� lawsuit against Oprah

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Mutual of Omaha might have had its own �aha moment.�

Ciao, Bella: 'New Moon' stars talk about breakup

BY CINDY PEARLMAN — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Beyonce expected to testify in copyright trial here

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

On talk show, Sykes has wrong target in her sights

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Chimpanzee attack victim to appear on Oprah show

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

A Connecticut woman who was mauled and blinded after a 200-pound chimpanzee attacked her in February will appear on "The Oprah Winfrey Show."

Mutual of Omaha drops 'Aha moment� lawsuit against Oprah

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Mutual of Omaha might have had its own �aha moment.�