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Billy Bob Thornton Daughter Guilty in Tot's Death

Amanda Brumfield skipped first-degree murder charges, but nabbed manslaughter

(AP) - The estranged daughter of actor Billy Bob Thornton has been found guilty of aggravated manslaughter of a child in Orlando. Amanda Brumfield, 32, was convicted Friday, and is expected to be sentenced in July. She was acquitted of first-degree murder and aggravated child-abuse charges. Prosecutors say Brumfield killed her best... More »

10 Bizarre Actors Turned Singers

Who knew Jada Pinkett Smith had a fondness for metal?

(Newser) - The news that House star Hugh Laurie is recording a blues album prompted Time to reminisce over 10 other unlikely actors who turned to singing…often with hilarious results:
  • David Hasselhoff: Shockingly, he managed to top the German charts even though he recorded songs like the super-creepy “Jump in
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Galpal to Depp: Stay Away From Angie!

Vanessa Paradis fears Jolie will get Depp in her clutches

(Newser) - Vanessa Paradis really, really loves Johnny Depp—so much that she’s trying to force him out of his latest movie. Depp has a “real long and intense love scene” with man-thief Angelina Jolie in The Tourist, and a source tells the New York Post that Paradis demanded he... More »

Dear Brad, Lose the Nasty Beard

We get it: You don't want to be considered just for your looks

(Newser) - Sexiest man alive? Pshaw. Brad Pitt looks more like “the guy who dealt weed in college,” writes Reed Tucker in the New York Post . Pitt’s facial hair, when it debuted in 2008, seemed like a temporary phase—but two years later, the beard is “longer, grayer,... More »

All-Time Best TV and Movie Drunks

Norm, Frank the Tank make the list

(Newser) - Everyone likes a funny drunk, right? Barstools lists the most lovable movie and TV boozehounds of all time:
  • Who comes to mind first? Norm Peterson from Cheers, of course. "The crowd shouted 'Norm' every time he walked through the door to belly up to the bar."
  • Will and
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Best Sports Movie Pep Talks

When you're down, these clips can get you going

(Newser) - World got you down? Let one of these coaches buck you up: AskMen picks the best sports movie inspirational talks. The top five:
  1. Kurt Russell, Miracle: “If we played ‘em 10 times, they might win nine. But not this game.”
  2. Al Pacino, Any Given Sunday: “You
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When Words Fail, Send a Winehouse Card

Plus, Real Housewives sex tape blocked, and more

(Newser) - Coming soon: Amy Winehouse wrapping paper. The troubled singer has signed a deal to feature her lyrics on cards as well, the Sun reports. The first tune to hit stores will be Rehab, but a source insists the line will be “classy too. You Know I’m No Good... More »

Booed Billy Bob Cancels Canada Tour

Band cancels Canada tour after his hostile radio interview

(Newser) - Musician Billy Bob Thornton—not actor, lest you ignite his rage—is done touring Canada after his band was met with boos and catcalls on a Toronto stage, the AP reports. The band cites the flu, but the tour's cancellation came two days after Thornton likened the nation's fans to... More »

Billy Bob Gives Angry, Strange Interview

(AP) - Joaquin, you have competition. In a radio appearance reminiscent of Letterman's recent interview with actor-turned-rapper Joaquin Phoenix, Billy Bob Thornton gave a puzzling and difficult interview to CBC radio today. Thornton evaded simple questions and criticized the host for mentioning his movie background. "You were instructed not to talk... More »

Surprise! Matching Tattoos Still a Bad Idea

Yet couples, including Sam and LiLo, continue to get them

(Newser) - Even though it’s no shocker that getting matching tattoos is a bad idea, celebrities keep on doing it. The latest drama-ridden couples to get ill-advisedly inked? LiLo and Sam, Rihanna and Chris Brown, and Britney and K-Fed. “It’s a terrible idea,” a doc at New York’... More »

Ex-Sis-in-Law: Billy Bob's Stalking Me

'He is out of control and must be stopped,' woman tells tabloids

(Newser) - The sister of Billy Bob Thornton's fourth wife says the star has been stalking her for a decade, the New York Daily News reports. The actor's former sister-in-law—who offers up no proof—also accuses him of wife-beating, drug abuse, and bugging her home. A spokesman for Thornton said the... More »

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