Entertainment

Entertainment Gender-bending model pushes limits of the runway (Photo Gallery)

By BONNY GHOSH Associated Press Published: Feb 9, 2012 at 8:15 AM PST

As Fashion Week gets under way in New York City, Pejic is one of the most recognizable - and controversial - faces in the industry. He's the only top-tier fashion model who can walk down the runway as either a man or a woman.

Entertainment CNN suspends Martin for 'offensive' comments

By Associated Press Published: Feb 9, 2012 at 8:04 AM PST

CNN suspended political analyst Roland Martin on Wednesday for "offensive" tweets during the Super Bowl that some critics said were anti-gay.

Entertainment Heather Mills says McCartney calls were hacked

By RAPHAEL SATTER Associated Press Published: Feb 9, 2012 at 7:56 AM PST

Heather Mills, the former model who was once married to Paul McCartney, testified forcefully Thursday that there was no doubt her phone had been hacked by a U.K. journalist.

Entertainment 'Cuckoo's Nest' turns 50 (Photo Gallery)

By KVAL News Published: Feb 8, 2012 at 4:17 PM PST Last Updated: Feb 8, 2012 at 4:53 PM PST

Ken Kesey grew up on a farm in Pleasant Hill, graduating from Springfield High School and later the University of Oregon. He was a champion wrestler in high school and college.

Entertainment Photos: Fashion models not always so graceful (Photo Gallery)

By Associated Press Published: Feb 8, 2012 at 11:48 AM PST Last Updated: Feb 8, 2012 at 1:23 PM PST

New York Fashion Week begins Thursday, and amid all those images of sleek models showing off the newest designer creations are sure to be a few pictures of something far less glamorous: Models falling down.

Entertainment Charge against country star Rodney Atkins retired

By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Entertainment Writer Published: Feb 8, 2012 at 1:54 PM PST

Country music singer Rodney Atkins will not be prosecuted on a misdemeanor domestic assault charge if he continues to meet court-ordered conditions.

Entertainment Man who threatened 'South Park' creators to plead guilty

By MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press Published: Feb 8, 2012 at 2:19 PM PST

A Muslim convert from Brooklyn who ran a website that posted threats against the creators of the television show "South Park" is expected to enter a federal guilty plea, his attorney said Wednesday.

Entertainment Gary Busey files for bankruptcy in Los Angeles

By Associated Press Published: Feb 8, 2012 at 11:54 AM PST

Court records show Gary Busey has filed for bankruptcy and is listing more than $500,000 in estimated personal debts.

Entertainment Review: Harrelson rages in weary LA noir 'Rampart'

By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer Published: Feb 8, 2012 at 8:06 AM PST

The crazy eyes and idiosyncratic drawl of Woody Harrelson are enough to carry the dirty cop study "Rampart," but even such powers as those can't make engaging this weary L.A. noir.

Entertainment Britain marks Charles Dickens' 200th birthday

By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press Published: Feb 7, 2012 at 8:58 PM PST

He wrote about life in the modern city, with its lawyers and criminals, bankers and urchins, dreamers and clerks. He created characters still known to millions - Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim, Pip and Miss Havisham, Fagin and Oliver Twist. And it made him a star, mobbed by fans on both sides of the Atlantic.

Entertainment Ducks back up Eastwood in 'Halftime in America' ad

By Mark Furman Published: Feb 7, 2012 at 1:21 PM PST

The University of Oregon's School of Music and Dance had a hand in Chrysler's uplifting “It’s Halftime in America” Super Bowl ad, featuring Clint Eastwood.

Local & Regional News for Eugene, Springfield Oregon Art parties pair painting with wine (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Crystal Price KVAL News Published: Feb 7, 2012 at 1:13 PM PST Last Updated: Feb 7, 2012 at 4:39 PM PST

Retired art teacher Pauline Hauder spends two nights per week leading a group on how to paint one picture. Crystal Price from KVAL News paid a visit to "Vino and Vango" for a story set to air on KVAL 13 TV News @ 5 p.m. on Feb. 7, 2012.

Entertainment Mel Gibson likely won't testify at deputy's trial

By ANTHONY McCARTNEY AP Entertainment Writer Published: Feb 7, 2012 at 12:56 PM PST

A civil jury will likely not hear directly from Mel Gibson about the night of his drunken driving arrest because his testimony doesn't appear relevant to a deputy's claim that he was discriminated against because of the traffic stop, a judge said Tuesday.

Entertainment Dickens @ 200: 'You name it, he said it' (Photo Gallery)

By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press Published: Feb 7, 2012 at 11:27 AM PST

Britain on Tuesday marked the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens, the first global celebrity author and chronicler of a world of urban inequality that looks a lot like the one we live in today.

Entertainment Clooney, Pitt, other pals gather for Oscar lunch (Photo Gallery)

By DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer Published: Feb 7, 2012 at 8:07 AM PST

George Clooney says the best thing about Academy Awards nominations is not necessarily the prizes. It's hanging with old and new friends.

Politics Conservatives not happy about 'Halftime in America' ad

By COREY WILLIAMS Associated Press Published: Feb 7, 2012 at 8:26 AM PST Last Updated: Feb 7, 2012 at 1:01 PM PST

People rarely pick a fight with Dirty Harry. But Chrysler's "Halftime in America" ad featuring quintessential tough guy Clint Eastwood has generated fierce debate about whether it accurately portrays the country's most economically distressed city or amounts to a campaign ad for President Barack Obama and the auto bailouts.