Bahamas drops charges in Travolta extortion case (AP)

Former Bahamian Senator Pleasant Brigdewater waves to the press as she arrives to the Supreme Court building in Nassau, Bahamas, Monday, Sept. 6, 2010. A judge in the Bahamas dismissed charges Monday against Brigdewater and ambulance driver Tirone Lighthouse, both accused of trying to extort money from US actor John Travolta, after the film star decided not to face the pain of a new trial stemming from the death of his teenage son on the island chain. (AP Photo/Tim Aylen)AP - A judge in the Bahamas dismissed charges Monday against two people accused of trying to extort money from John Travolta after the actor decided he no longer wanted to face the pain of a new trial stemming from the death of his teenage son on the island chain.
Vegas police defend Hilton's quick release from jail (AP)

FILE - This file photo released Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department shows Paris Hilton in a police booking photo in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)AP - Las Vegas police are defending Paris Hilton's quick release from jail after her Aug. 27 arrest on suspicion of cocaine possession, saying they wanted to avoid disruptions in the jail's operations.
Hitman Clooney's 'American' wins weekend with $16M (AP)

In this film publicity image released by Focus Features, George Clooney is shown in a scene from, 'The American.' (AP Photo/Focus Features, Giles Keyte)AP - George Clooney's hitman tale "The American" has captured the top spot at the box office with a $16.4 million debut over the long Labor Day weekend.
Vegas police defend Hilton's quick release from jail (omg!)
omg! - AP - Las Vegas police are defending Paris Hilton's quick release from jail after her Aug. 27 arrest on suspicion of cocaine possession, saying they wanted to avoid disruptions in the jail's operations.
Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon raises $58.9 million (AP)

In this photo released by the Muscular Dystrophy Association, MDA National Chairman Jerry Lewis announces the total mount raised during the the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon on Monday, Sept. 6, 2010 in Las Vegas. The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon say contributions and pledges from this year's Labor Day event totaled $58.9 million. The amount was down from nearly $60.5 million last year and a record $65 million in 2008. But Lewis says he's heartened by Americans' ability to help others in need even when they're struggling financially. (AP Photo/Muscular Dystrophy Association, Eric Candles)AP - Despite the struggling economy, officials with the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon say contributions and pledges from this year's Labor Day event totaled $58.9 million.
Tony Blair cancels London appearance over protests (AP)

A protester demonstrates outside Eason book store in Dublin, Ireland, as Irish police look on, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair appeared for a public book signing at the Eason book store as anti-war protesters hurled shoes and eggs at him as he arrived for his first public signing of his fast-selling memoir. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)AP - Tony Blair on Monday canceled a planned public appearance in London to promote his new memoir over concerns about potential disruption from protesters.
Canada prime minister in Fox News furor (Reuters)
Reuters - The media furor over Fox News North has received new fuel from the revelation that Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper lunched in New York City with News Corp. chairman Rupert Murdoch and Fox News president Roger Ailes.
Aussie teen war drama set to explode worldwide (Reuters)
Reuters - Australia may finally have a homegrown blockbuster on its hands with the terrifically engaging "Tomorrow, When the War Began," an action-packed war film for and about teenagers.
Ex-Guns N' Roses bassist leaves Jane's Addiction (Reuters)

Lead singer Perry Farrell (L) and bassist Duff McKagan of Jane's Addiction perform during the Rock in Rio Music Festival in Arganda del Rey near Madrid June 11, 2010. REUTERS/Andrea ComasReuters - Rock band Jane's Addiction said Monday it has parted ways with its latest bass player, former Guns N' Roses member Duff McKagan, five months after announcing his addition to the oft-vacated post.
Brazil battles image problems amid movie boom (Reuters)
Reuters - It was the middle of the night in Jardim Tiradentes, one of Sao Paulo's rougher neighborhoods. A two-man crew was waiting to film a police raid when chief inspector Rafael Correa Lodi broke the bad news.
Japanese maestro Ozawa makes brief post-cancer comeback (Reuters)
Reuters - Japan's most famous orchestral conductor, Seiji Ozawa, returned briefly to the stage Sunday following a nine month battle with throat cancer. Ozawa arrived to open the Saito Kinen Festival in Matsumoto city, central Japan, to deafening applause, explaining that he was back as he took up the conductor's baton for Tchaikovsky's "Serenade for Strings" but with a bad back.
"127 Hours" a stunning vehicle for James Franco (Reuters)
Reuters - Two years ago, Danny Boyle held the first public screening of "Slumdog Millionaire" at the Telluride Film Festival. The rest, as they say, is history.
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