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American Idol is looking to extend its musical reach online. Vocalists hankering for some exposure can now upload their vocal chops for the chance to gain some exposure:
Think you’ve got what it takes to be the next Carrie Underwood…or at least William Hung?
Wannabes hankering for a shot at American Idol, but who don’t […]

Rank Movie Title Estimated Weekend Gross Cumulative Gross
1. Batman Begins $26,770,000 $121,697,000
2. Bewitched $20,200,000 $20,200,000
3. Mr. & Mrs. Smith $16,750,000 $125,438,000
4. Herbie: Fully Loaded $12,750,000 $17,787,000
5. George A. Romero’s Land of the Dead $10,233,000 $10,233,000
6. Madagascar $7,300,000 $160,056,000
7. Star Wars: Episode III […]

Opening June
29, 2005

War of the Worlds (Wide)
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American Idol winner Carrie Underwood’s first single sold 170,000 copies in its first week, making it the best-selling song so far this year, according to her publicist.
“Inside Your Heaven” debuted at No. 1 on four charts by Billboard magazine — the Billboard Hot 100, the Pop 100, singles sales and country singles sales.
The 22-year-old Carrie […]

American Film Institute (AFI) has released their list of the top 100 movie quotes. My personal favorites are bolded. Enjoy:
1. “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn,” Gone with the Wind, 1939.
2. “I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse,” The Godfather, 1972.
3. “You don’t understand! I coulda had class. […]

Actor John Leguizamo said he’s become disillusioned with the stereotypical handymen and gang member roles Hollywood offered to Latino actors.
“We have to tell the whole plethora of our stories,” Leguizamo said Friday during the 23rd annual National Association of Hispanic Journalists Convention. “We have the whole spectrum … in our culture.”
In the upcoming movie “Cronicas,” […]

Rank Movie Title Estimated Weekend Gross Cumulative Gross
1. Batman Begins $46,935,000 $71,087,000
2. Mr. & Mrs. Smith $27,300,000 $97,961,000
3. Madagascar $11,100,000 $147,195,000
4. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith $9,700,000 $347,802,000
6. The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D $6,633,000 $23,955,000
7. The Perfect […]

Rank Movie Title Estimated Weekend Gross Cumulative Gross
1. Mr. and Mrs. Smith $51,050,000 $51,050,000
2. Madagascar $17,100,000 $128,334,000
3. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith $14,850,000 $332,108,000
4. The Longest Yard $13,500,000 $118,106,000
6. Cinderella Man $9,546,000 $34,459,000
7. The Honeymooners $5,800,000 $5,800,000
8. The […]

Rank Movie Title Estimated Weekend Gross Cumulative Gross
1. Madagascar $28,700,000 $100,968,000
2. The Longest Yard $26,100,000 $95,804,000
3. Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith $26,000,000 $308,805,000
4. Cinderella Man $18,615,000 $18,615,000
5. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants […]