Police report on Madonna’s Hamptons horse fall: No word on paparazzi presenceBRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y. — A police report on Madonna’s fall from a horse in the Hamptons is silent on whether paparazzi scared the animal, as her spokeswoman has said. Former Malaysian leader decries ‘demonization’ of new prime minister accused of corruptionKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad accused the international media Tuesday of trying to demonize Malaysia’s new leader, who is battling opposition accusations of links to corruption and murder. Calcutta prisoners stage brief hunger strike demanding right to watch IPLCALCUTTA, India — Prisoners in Calcutta’s main prison went on a brief hunger strike in an effort to force authorities to allow them to watch a telecast of the Indian Premier League. ‘American Idol’ documentary about Christian contestants to air on Gospel Music ChannelLOS ANGELES — The Gospel Music Channel will shine the spotlight on “American Idol.” CNN’s plans for Obama’s 100th day reminiscent of its election coverageNEW YORK — CNN is marking President Barack Obama’s 100th day in office with prime-time coverage that will recall last year’s primary and general election nights, right down to John King’s magic wall. China’s Communist Party launches new English-language newspaperBEIJING — A new English-language paper published by China’s Communist Party hit newsstands on Monday — part of Beijing’s efforts to raise its profile on the global stage and find an international audience for the party line. Biopic of Bruce Lee’s master wins best picture at Hong Kong Film AwardsHONG KONG — A biopic of Bruce Lee’s kung fu master won best picture at the 28th Hong Kong Film Awards, but a documentary-like film about a working-class neighborhood dominated the other top prizes. Madonna tumbles from horse when NY paparazzi jump ‘out of the bushes,’ suffers minor injuriesNEW YORK — Madonna took a tumble while horseback riding in the Hamptons on Saturday when her mount was startled by photographers, and she suffered “minor injuries” and bruises, a spokeswoman said. Woman arrested at Spears’ home, two-time ‘Idol’ hopeful, says she’s making a documentaryLOS ANGELES — A woman arrested outside Britney Spears’ home is a former “American Idol” hopeful who says she’s making a paparazzi documentary. Guests for the Sunday TV news showsGuest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: John Woo, Bruce Lee kung fu master biopic vie for Hong Kong Film AwardsJohn Woo, Bruce Lee master biopic up for HK awards HONG KONG — John Woo’s Chinese historical epic, a biopic of Bruce Lee’s kung fu master and a documentary-like look at a working-class neighborhood are the top contenders at the Hong Kong Film Awards on Sunday. Actors Guild reaches tentative deal with studios after year of talks over issues like InternetActors union relents in tentative studio deal LOS ANGELES — The Screen Actors Guild and the Hollywood studios said Friday they have reached a tentative deal on movie and prime-time TV show productions, capping a yearlong battle that ended with the Guild giving up its fight for better Internet compensation. |