CMA donates $2.9 million for flood relief, music

Entertainment News - October 7, 2010

CMA donates $2.9 million for flood relief, music (Athens Banner-Herald)

The Country Music Association is donating more than $2.9 million to Nashville-area flood relief and music education programs.

Melissa Gilbert a spokeswoman for anti-drug group (Connecticut Post)

In this Feb. 5, 2005 file photo, Melissa Gilbert poses... WASHINGTON a ' Melissa Gilbert has ditched her "Little House" sun bonnet for a virtual megaphone, joining newly re-branded The Partnership at Drugfree.org as celebrity spokeswoman.

Gay teen suicides create a `teachable moment' (KSRO-AM Santa Rosa)

Gay Americans have arrived at a "teachable moment." Often feeling marginalized in political discourse or grousing that they're used as political pawns, they have the nation's attention _ and sympathy _ after a recent spate of teenage suicides and two apparent anti-gay attacks in the heart of their community.

In PSA video, a Project Runwaya host Tim Gunn says he tried to commit suicide as a teenager (Penticton Herald)

In this Aug. 20, 2009 file photo, Tim Gunn, host and mentor of the cable television show "Project Runway," poses for photos during an interview in New York.

Poem Details Sylvia Plath's Suicide (WBALTV)

A previously unseen poem by Ted Hughes that details the painful moments surrounding the suicide of his wife Sylvia Plath is being published by The New Statesman on Thursday, the magazine said.

CNN's Sanchez Apologizes To Jon Stewart (KOCO-TV Oklahoma City)

Fired CNN host Rick Sanchez has apologized to Jon Stewart and anyone else he offended with what he calls "inartful comments" he made during a radio interview.

Mel Gibson's ex-girlfriend thought actor might kill her during fight, denies leaking tapes (WTTV Indianapolis)

Mel Gibson's ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva said she feared the Academy Award winner might kill her during a fight earlier this year, giving her first public account of an argument she claims turned violent.

Emma Stone cast as Gwen Stacy in new 'Spider-Man' film (Portland's CW32 KRCW -TV)

Emma Stone will play Gwen Stacy in the next "Spider-Man" movie. Stone will star opposite Andrew Garfield, who plays Spidey and alter-ego Peter Parker.

'Glee' cast surpasses the Beatles for most songs on Billboard Hot 100 among non-solo acts (Portland's CW32 KRCW -TV)

The "Glee" cast has surpassed the Beatles for the most appearances on the Billboard Hot 100 chart by a non-solo act.

Son, widow of Teddy Pendergrass battle over estate (TheCabin)

The son and second wife of Teddy Pendergrass are locked in a battle over the late R&B singer's estate.

Family Files Suit Over 'Transformers 3' Injury (WTOV9)

The family of a woman left with brain damage after an accident during the filming of "Transformers 3" has filed a lawsuit against the movie's makers.

Calif. Court To Hear Jackson Dad's Estate Appeal (KIROTV)

An appeals court will hear arguments Wednesday on whether Michael Jackson's father should be allowed to challenge the administrators of his son's already lucrative estate.

Defense Gets Turn In Anna Nicole Smith Drug Trial (TheDenverChannel)

After prosecutors depicted Anna Nicole Smith as a victim of her friends, defense lawyers will their chance Wednesday to tell jurors that the former Playboy model was actually being rescued from constant pain by those who gave her prescription drugs.