Entertainment

Los Angeles -- The Broadcast Film Critics Association named "Slumdog Millionaire" the best picture of 2008 at its Critics' Choice Awards show in Los Angeles Thursday night.

Los Angeles -- TNT says it has given the green light to two new U.S. drama series -- "Time Heals," starring Jada Pinkett Smith, and "The Line," starring Dylan McDermott.

New York -- Hollywood film star and father of three Tom Cruise is calling the death of 16-year-old Jett Travolta "horrific."

Culver City, Calif. -- "Quantum of Solace" is the top James Bond film of all time at the North American box office after grossing $167.1 million, Columbia Pictures said Thursday.

New York -- A friend of Ana Ortiz told People.com the "Ugly Betty" actress is pregnant with her first child by her musician husband Noah Lebenzon.

Ocala, Fla. -- Film stars John Travolta and Kelly Preston plan to hold a private funeral service for their only son Jett in Ocala, Fla., where they have a home.

Los Angeles -- The Directors Guild of America has nominated Danny Boyle, David Fincher, Ron Howard, Christopher Nolan and Gus Van Sant for its top film honor.

New York -- Joan and Melissa Rivers, Clint Black, Andrew Dice Clay, Scott Hamilton and Jesse James have signed up for Season 2 of "The Celebrity Apprentice," NBC said.

California, January 8: Lisa Rinna, the former contestant of ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ went under the knife to enhance her appearance but ended up regretting it. Talking candidly about her plastic surgery, Rinna says this is one surgery she wishes she could undo.

Beverly Hills, Calif. -- Actress Halle Berry and screenwriter/actor Tyler Perry have been named the hosts of next month's 40th NAACP Image Awards show in Los Angeles, organizers said.

Los Angeles -- U.S. actor Mickey Rourke, who earned numerous awards and nominations for his work in "The Wrestler," is in talks to play a villain in "Iron Man 2."

Los Angeles -- Hollywood director Chris Weitz says actor Taylor Lautner will return to play Jacob Black in "New Moon," the sequel to the vampire movie "Twilight."

New York, January 8: Even with the traditionally daunting sales during New Year’s week, Taylor Swift is at her ‘Fearless’ best. The Country star gripped the top slot at the Billboard 200 for the fourth consecutive week and fifth week over all, with the sale of 90,000 copies, according to data released on Wednesday.

Los Angeles -- Adam Sandler picked up the prize for favorite funny male star at the People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles Wednesday night.