When keepers of the Batman flame needed a director for the latest incarnation, they called Christopher Nolan, whose dark vision was realized in large part because of a spine-tingling performance by the late Heath Ledger as the Joker.

Buzz Briefs: Gene Simmons, Katie Holmes
Katie Holmes to appear on “Eli Stone.” Stones’ Ronnie Wood enters rehab. Funnyman Andy Dick gets arrested. Screenwriter revises lawsuit against Mel Gibson over “Passion.” Natalie Cole diagnosed with Hepatitis C.

Getting “Closer” To Kyra Sedgwick
Fans of Kyra Sedgwick were pleased but probably not surprised that she was nominated for an Emmy this week for best actress in a TV drama. In fact, they’d probably think it a crime if she weren’t. Cynthia Bowers has a Sunday Profile.

Scott Storch: From Riches To Rags?
music producer Scott Storch is missing in action. He owes over $500,000 in real estate taxes and had a warrant out for his arrest when he failed to show up in court in a child-support case last month.

Buzz Briefs: Chris Brown, Jackie Chan
Chris Brown negotiating for role in new thriller. Jackie Chan museum planned in Shanghai. Scott Bakula set to star in TNT pilot. Randy Travis visiting New York to promote new CD.

ABBA Transcends Time In Every Format
ABBA members and “Mama Mia” executive producers Benny Andersson and Bj rn Ulvaeus are having the time of their lives with the film adaptation of the hugely successful musical “Mamma Mia.”

Records Galore For “Dark Knight”
The new Batman film had the biggest opening day and three-day weekend any movie’s ever had at the box office, and led Hollywood to its biggest weekend overall.

Sneak Peek: Rachel Bilson s Ads For DKNY Jeans
Courtesy DKNY Gearing up to release her first line, Edie Rose for DKNY Jeans, Rachel Bilson strikes a pose for the line’s chic ad campaigns. In the actress’s first foray into design, she takes center stage to promote the juniors sportswear line in a chic black belted dress and funky vest. Just like in [...]

“Sordid Lives” Back In Action
On “Sordid Lives: The Series,” the colorful folk in a certain Texas town are back in action after having won an avid following with the 1996 play and 2000 movie of the same name.

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