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Jul 13, 2012

YAHOO Entertainment News, Jul 13, 2012

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2012 photo, "American Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez, center, reacts as fellow judge Steven Tyler, left, of Aerosmith makes a joke about wearing Lopez's pants as Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest are seen at right during the "American Idol" panel at the Fox Broadcasting Company Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, Calif. "American Idol" is on the brink of a crisis, Thursday, July 12, 2012, as judge Steven Tyler is leaving, and fellow judge Jennifer Lopez is dithering about staying put. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, File)

'American Idol' at crossroads after Tyler's exit

Author E.L. James poses with her book "Fifty Shades of Grey" at a book signing during the first day of Comic-Con convention held at the San Diego Convention Center on Thursday July 12, 2012, in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)

'Fifty Shades' author delights fans at Comic-Con

Jennifer Carpenter and Yvonne Strahovski attend the "Dexter" Panel at Comic-Con on Thursday, July 12, 2012, in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)

Showtime kills with 'Dexter' tease at Comic-Con

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Bond producers: Ben Whishaw to play Q in 'Skyfall' AP - 4 hrs ago

Good news for gadget-loving James Bond fans — Q is back. More »Bond producers: Ben Whishaw to play Q in 'Skyfall'

Visitors walk out towards the formal French garden, fountain and reflecting pool of the Rodin Museum, Thursday, July 12, 2012, in Philadelphia. For the first time since the museum opened in 1929, the public will get to see it as its architects intended. The Rodin Museum reopens Friday after a more than three-year, $9 million renovation that returned all its sculptures to their original locations inside and out, refurbished almost all of them. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Rodin Museum in Philly reopens with look from 1929 AP - 4 hrs ago

The Rodin Museum, a little jewel box of a building surrounded by formal gardens and showcasing the French artist's monumental sculptures, had by most accounts lost a …More »Rodin Museum in Philly reopens with look from 1929

Dachshunds dressed for the occasion, Dee Dee, foreground left, and her cousin Clifford, foreground right, are held by their owner Valerie Diker, as they and other dogs and people wait for the start of the most expensive wedding for pets Thursday July 12, 2012 in New York. The black tie fundraiser, where two dogs were "married", was held to benefit the Humane Society of New York. Dee Dee and Clifford were part of the wedding party. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg)

Dogs from NY, Virginia wed at charity extravaganza AP - 13 hrs ago

We double-dog dare you to check this out. More »Dogs from NY, Virginia wed at charity extravaganza

Jay-Z, partners accused of stiffing logo designer AP - 2 hrs 32 mins ago

A New York City clothing designer says Jay-Z and his former Roc-A-Fella record label partners owe him $7 million in unpaid royalties for designing their label logo. More »Jay-Z, partners accused of stiffing logo designer

Bandit plays in one of the many new fountains at the new Alabama Dream Dog Park in Alabaster, Ala., Thursday, July 12, 2012. The $500,000 renovation creates a dog park with many unique features that include: custom-designed water splash pads to keep dogs cool during hot Alabama summers; a fetch football field with fire hydrant goal posts; a hill that dogs and owners can climb together to enjoy the view; a doggie wash station; and an adventure path with tunnels and agility hoops, among others. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

'Modern Family' star unveils $500K Ala. dog park AP - 12 hrs ago

It's a good time to be a dog if you're in the Birmingham, Ala., suburb of Alabaster. More »'Modern Family' star unveils $500K Ala. dog park

This photo released by the Gielgud Theatre, London on Thursday July 12, 2012 shows Jack Lowden as Eric Liddell, left, and James McArdle as Harold Abrahams in the Gielgud Theatre production of Chariots of Fire. In Britain, this Olympic summer brings the blazing return of "Chariots of Fire," the reality-based story of two British sprinters going for gold in the 1924 Paris Games. (AP Photo/Hugo Glendenning, Gielgud Theatre)

'Chariots of Fire' lets Brits relive Olympic ideal AP - 6 hrs ago

The London Olympics are drawing near and British headlines are full of complaints about the weather, commercialization, chaos on the roads and the subway. Is it any … More »'Chariots of Fire' lets Brits relive Olympic ideal

Arnold's back with 'Expendables' at Comic-Con AP - 14 hrs ago

Could there be any doubt over what the first two words would be out of Arnold Schwarzenegger's mouth at Comic-Con? More »Arnold's back with 'Expendables' at Comic-Con

In this publicity photo provided by Ubisoft Entertainment, a scene from "Assassin's Creed III" is shown. (AP Photo/Ubisoft Entertainment)

Future 'Assassin's Creed' games may not leap ahead AP - 15 hrs ago

The next installment of "Assassin's Creed" may take a trip further back in time. More »Future 'Assassin's Creed' games may not leap ahead

Sarah Silverman and John C. Reilly attend Disney's "Wreck-It Ralph" panel at Comic-Con on Thursday, July 12, 2012 in San Diego, Calif. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP)

'Wreck-it Ralph' ventures into old arcade games AP - 16 hrs ago

"Wreck-It Ralph" won't hit theaters until November, but about 6,000 fans at Comic-Con got to see 10 minutes of it on Thursday. More »'Wreck-it Ralph' ventures into old arcade games

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2011 file photo, Johnny Depp, a cast member in the film "The Rum Diary," poses for a portrait in Beverly Hills, Calif. In San Diego, fans at Comic-Con on Thursday, July 12, 2012, got the first look at "The Lone Ranger," which stars Depp, set for release next summer. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Disney unveils 'Lone Ranger' trailer at Comic-Con AP - 3 hrs ago

Johnny Depp made a splash at Comic-Con, and he wasn't even there. More »Disney unveils 'Lone Ranger' trailer at Comic-Con

To Oz: Raimi tells 'Great and Powerful' prequel AP - 17 hrs ago

There's no scarecrow, tin man or Dorothy in Sam Raimi's Land of Oz. No ruby slippers or Toto, too. More »To Oz: Raimi tells 'Great and Powerful' prequel

Figures on the set of of the Disney Tim Burton movie " Frankenweenie" on display at Comic-Con preview night held at the San Diego Convention Center on Wednesday July 11, 2012, in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)

Burton resurrects dead dog tale 'Frankenweenie' AP - 15 hrs ago

Tim Burton knows what it's like to be a boy with a dead dog. More »Burton resurrects dead dog tale 'Frankenweenie'

FILE - This March 28, 2012 file photo shows Steven Tyler speaking at the Aerosmith news conference announcing the 2012 Global Warming Tour in Los Angeles. Tyler announced Thursday, July 12, 2012 that he will not be returning as a judge on the singing competition series "American Idol." Tyler served as a judge with singer/actress Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson on the 10th and 11th season of the series. (AP Photo/Katy Winn, file)

Steven Tyler exiting as 'American Idol' judge AP - 18 hrs ago

Steven Tyler says he's exiting "American Idol" to put rock 'n' roll first. More »Steven Tyler exiting as 'American Idol' judge

Dachshunds dressed for the occasion, Clifford, left, and his cousin Dee Dee, wait to take part in the most expensive wedding for pets Thursday July 12, 2012 in New York. The black-tie fundraiser, where two dogs were "married", was held to benefit the Humane Society of New York. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg)

2 dogs 'wed' at NYC charity extravaganza AP - 14 hrs ago

We double-dog dare you to check this out. More »2 dogs 'wed' at NYC charity extravaganza

FILE - In this May 9, 2012 file photo, Stevie Wonder performs during the "In Performance at the White House" in the East Room of the White House in Washington, honoring songwriters Burt Bacharach and Hal David. A judge ruled on Thursday July 12, 2012 that two people, including his cousin, who tried to extort the musician should stand trial. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

2 accused of extorting Wonder ordered to trial AP - 3 hrs ago

A judge ordered Stevie Wonder's cousin to stand trial on an extortion charge after hearing testimony that the man and his girlfriend attempted to sell a film ranting … More »2 accused of extorting Wonder ordered to trial

From left, Charlie Watts, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood and Mick Jagger, from the British Rock band The Rolling Stones, arrive at a central London venue, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Rolling Stones first performance, Thursday, July 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Jonathan Short)

Rolling Stones celebrate 50 years on stage AP - 13 mins ago

It's only rock 'n' roll, but the Rolling Stones definitely like it. More »Rolling Stones celebrate 50 years on stage

Actress Kristen Stewart arrives at the "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2" press line during Comic-Con, Thursday, July 12, 2012, in San Diego. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

'Twilight' fans treated to 7-minutes of final film AP - 2 hrs 2 mins ago

About 6,000 fans of "The Twilight Saga" were treated to a surprise look at the first seven minutes of the final film installment, "Breaking Dawn - Part 2," which hits … More »'Twilight' fans treated to 7-minutes of final film

This film image released by Sony pictures shows Dracula, voiced by Adam Sandler, left, and Johnnystein, voiced by Andy Samberg in a scene from "Hotel Transylvania." The film, directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, will be released on Sept. 21. (AP Photo/Sony Pictures)

Adam Sandler looks to rise again in 'Transylvania' AP - 3 hrs ago

The "Twilight" blood-suckers aren't the only big-screen vampires at Comic-Con. Adam Sandler's putting the bite on audiences, too. More »Adam Sandler looks to rise again in 'Transylvania'

Fans arrive at the San Diego Convention Center before preview night at Comic - Con on Wednesday July 11, 2012, in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP)

Comic-Con begins with action-packed preview night AP - 18 hrs ago

The lines outside the San Diego Convention Center were almost as long as the ones inside as Comic-Con guests queued up to collect freebies and collectibles during the …More »Comic-Con begins with action-packed preview night