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‘Potter’ star: I’ll still be acting after series ends

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:10:14 GMT

Approaching his 20th birthday as “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” premieres, Daniel Radcliffe has been playing the mega-popular wizard half his life. But unlike his costar Emma Watson, who says she may leave show business once the movie series ends, he plans to keep acting. "I want to work hard and for as long as possible," he said.

The ‘Harry Potter’ cast comes of age on set

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:51:52 GMT

Radcliffe, Watson and Grint have already effectively spent half of their lives in J.K. Rowling’s universe.

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Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:51:52 GMT

Dream job turns to tragedy for Jackson doctor

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:14:57 GMT

Dr. Conrad Murray hasn’t spoken publicly since Jackson died, leaving it to his lawyers to recount what happened when Jackson was stricken June 25 in his rented mansion.

Jackson’s drug history being probed, chief says

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:32:56 GMT

Detectives investigating the death of Michael Jackson are looking at his prescription drug history and trying to talk with his numerous former doctors, the Los Angeles police chief said. Meanwhile, Joe Jackson said he believed “foul play” was involved in his son’s death.

Video: Web only: Flatts answer Rob Thomas’ questions

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:17:46 GMT

July 10: The Rascal Flatts answer questions from Rob Thomas about travel and country music. (Today Show)

Video: Ruby’s weight loss journey

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:11:52 GMT

July 10: TODAY’s Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford talk to Ruby Gettinger, star of her own reality show, about how she lost more than half of her body weight. (Today Show)

Video: Rascal Flatts’ ‘Me and My Gang’

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:27:38 GMT

July 10: Rascal Flatts perform their song “Me and My Gang” for a crowd of fans on Rockefeller Plaza. (Today Show)

Video: Rascal Flatts perform ‘Summer Nights’

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:35:24 GMT

July 10: Matt Lauer surprises Rascal Flatts singer Gary LeVox with a birthday cake and the band performs “Summer Nights” on the Plaza. (Today Show)

Video: Undercover: Getting drugs in Hollywood

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:26:04 GMT

July 10: As police investigate the involvement of prescription drugs in the death of Michael Jackson, NBC’s Jeff Rossen looks at how accessible these drugs are in Hollywood. (Today Show)

Family viewed Michael Jackson in open casket

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:55:10 GMT

“He looked like himself. He looked like he just was laying there sleeping,” says David Fossett, 50, a cousin of Jackson’s who grew up with him and still lives in Jackson’s hometown of Gary, Ind.

Video: Bruno’s quest to be ‘uber-famous’

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 12:52:16 GMT

July 9: Austrian fashionista “Bruno” (aka comedian Sacha Baron Cohen) talks to TODAY’s Matt Lauer about his dreams of fame and his new film. (Today Show)

Arquette will stay in box to spotlight hunger

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:24:34 GMT

David Arquette is going to stay in a box in New York City to raise money for the hungry. The 37-year-old actor is staying in a Plexiglas box above the Madison Square Garden marquee on Tuesday and Wednesday to raise $250,000 for Feeding America.

Jackson memorial cost L.A. $1.4 million

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 14:50:53 GMT

Los Angeles spent $1.4 million to provide security, traffic control and other services for Michael Jackson's memorial service, city officials said as they looked for ways to have others help the financially troubled city pick up the bill.

Video: Meredith talks camping with Conan

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 13:11:55 GMT

July 9: TODAY’s Meredith Vieira talks about camping with Conan O’Brien on “The Tonight Show.” (Today Show)

Video: Emma Watson on new ‘Potter’ film

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 13:17:39 GMT

July 9: TODAY hosts talk to actress Emma Watson about her new film, “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.” (Today Show)

Video: Will Debbie Rowe seek custody?

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 12:09:13 GMT

July 9: Questions remain over who will get permanent custody of Michael Jackson’s children. Jeanine Pirro, host of the “Judge Jeanine Pirro” show, and former federal prosecutor Wendy Murphy discuss the legal issues that may surface. (Today Show)

Video: Where is Michael Jackson’s body?

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 11:36:52 GMT

July 9: While the final resting place of Michael Jackson’s body remains unknown, the investigation into what killed him enters a new phase. NBC’s Jeff Rossen reports. (Today Show)

Video: Web only: Stars ask the questions

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 19:03:04 GMT

July 9: Performers from the Toyota Concert Series on TODAY ask each other questions. (Today Show)

Radcliffe prefers dating women his age now

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 15:21:03 GMT

And while usually mum on his dating activities, Daniel Radcliffe did let slip at the London premiere of “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" that he has "widened the field" of women he dates to include those closer to his own age.

Video: Minnie Driver’s newest role

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 15:07:06 GMT

July 8: TODAY’s Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford talk to actress Minnie Driver about being a mother and a spokeswoman for Everyday Wildlife Champions. (Today Show)

Video: Jackson pal: ‘Whole world in his hands’

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 11:31:00 GMT

July 8: TODAY’s Meredith Vieira talks to Bryan Michael Stoller, a longtime friend of Michael Jackson, about the memorial honoring the ”King of Pop.” (Today Show)

Video: Emotional tribute to the King of Pop

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 11:28:17 GMT

July 8: With a mixture of glitz and solemnity, friends, family and thousands of fans gather for a final farewell to Michael Jackson, with the pop icon’s daughter delivering a tearful farewell at the end of the ceremony. TODAY’s Meredith Vieira reports. (Today Show)

Video: Images from Jackson’s memorial day

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 11:38:54 GMT

July 8: Set to Michael Jackson’s song “Will You Be There,” a look back at some images from the day of the superstar’s memorial service. (Today Show)

Doctor denies giving Jackson powerful sedative

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 15:26:58 GMT

Michael Jackson's dermatologist said he had sedated the pop star in the past for painful medical procedures but had never given him dangerous sedatives like Propofol to use.

Poignant service says goodbye to Jackson

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 00:23:03 GMT

It was not spectacular, extravagant or bizarre. There were songs and tears but little dancing. Instead, Michael Jackson’s memorial was a somber, spiritual ceremony that reached back for the essence of the man.

From a celebrity’s death, truly American tribute

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 20:46:52 GMT

He was a celebrity spectacle like no other, so it seemed natural that Michael Jackson’s end unfolded the same way.

Video: Fan makes journey to remember Jackson

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 14:13:02 GMT

July 7: NBC’s Lee Cowan meets a fan who traveled from London to try and get a ticket to the Michael Jackson memorial service. (Today Show)

Video: Reno Collier on ‘Road Trip’

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 14:29:30 GMT

July 7: TODAY hosts talk to comedian Reno Collier about hosting the new NBC reality TV show, “Great American Road Trip." (Today Show)

Video: Rob Thomas answers your questions

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 17:59:01 GMT

July 7: Rob Thomas answers viewers' questions about his solo career and reveals what he has on his iPod. (Today Show)

Jackson service to include music, sports stars

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 22:38:26 GMT

Kobe Bryant, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson and Stevie Wonder are among the celebrities who will participate in the late pop star's memorial service on Tuesday, but longtime Jackson friend Elizabeth Taylor will not attend.

Not enough of a circus? Elephants on the way

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 22:32:43 GMT

As if the atmosphere outside Staples Center didn't promise to be circus-like enough come Tuesday morning, they're sending in the elephants.

Joyce DeWitt cited for drunken driving

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 22:26:46 GMT

Police say the “Three’s Company” actress was pulled over Saturday afternoon after she drove past a barricade near a park in El Segundo.

Rascal Flatts fan? Send us your questions

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 19:11:56 GMT

Want to know what they do on their day off? Curious to know what musicians inspire them? Well, here's your chance to ask the country group that one thing you've always wanted to know. E-mail us your questions!

Video: Big life for ‘The Little Couple’

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 13:49:35 GMT

July 6: Bill Klein and Jen Arnold are typical newlyweds, except that they are both less than 4 feet tall. They talk with TODAY’s Natalie Morales about the added pressures they face and their new TLC show “The Little Couple.” (Today Show)

Video: ‘Away We Go’ fails to carry viewers away

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 13:55:49 GMT

July 6: TODAY’s movie critic says Sam Mendes’ new film “Away We Go” should just go away. (Today Show)

Video: Fan tells of winning Jackson memorial tickets

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 12:07:05 GMT

July 6: TODAY’s Meredith Vieira talks with Rob O’Sullivan, who is one of only 8,750 people to win tickets to Michael Jackson’s memorial service in Los Angeles. (Today Show)

Video: More fans than tickets for Jackson memorial

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 11:25:40 GMT

July 6: As many as 750,000 people are expected to turn out in Los Angeles tomorrow for a public memorial service honoring Michael Jackson. Only 17,500 tickets are being distributed for the event. NBC’s Jeff Rossen reports. (Today Show)

Foreclosure is a problem for celebrities too

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 23:13:37 GMT

It seems like just yesterday — excess was in and celebrities lived it up, buying lavish cars, expensive toys and over-the-top homes. Now, they're losing it like everyone else.

Scoop: Inside Neverland, few hints of fantasy

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 17:00:16 GMT

For those of us devoted to the study of pop culture, or for those who are just devout Michael Jackson fans, visiting the Neverland Ranch is something akin to a political junkie getting to walk unaccompanied through the White House.

Video: Web only: Jermaine Jackson on Michael's music

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:02:39 GMT

July 2: Jermaine Jackson, one of Michael’s older brothers, talks to TODAY's Matt Lauer about how the pop icon's lyrics affect him now. (Today Show)

Video: Exclusive: Inside Jackson’s Neverland

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:48:42 GMT

July 2: In a TODAY exclusive, Matt Lauer tours the Neverland Ranch, Michael Jackson’s fantasy-filled private compound in Southern California. (Today Show)

Video: Jermaine Jackson: ‘I wish it was me’

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:27:24 GMT

July 2: In his first interview since his brother’s sudden death last week, Jermaine Jackson, one of Michael’s older brothers, talks to Matt Lauer in a TODAY exclusive. (Today Show)

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Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:27:24 GMT

Geller, ex-bodyguard tell of Jackson drug abuse

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 17:17:42 GMT

Two of Michael Jackson's former confidantes, medium Uri Geller and ex-bodyguard Matt Fiddes, say they tried in vain to keep the pop superstar from abusing painkillers and other prescription drugs suspected of leading to his death — but others in the singer's circle kept the supplies flowing.

Video: ‘Transformers’ star on reprising role

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 15:11:24 GMT

July 2: Tyrese Gibson talks to the TODAY hosts about returning to his role as Master Sergeant Epps in “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.” (Today Show)

Video: Sorting out Jackson’s will

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:25:16 GMT

July 2: There are still many questions lingering over the death of Michael Jackson, from plans for his funeral to caring for his kids. Msnbc.com’s Courtney Hazlett has the latest details inside Jackson’s will. (Today Show)

Video: Neverland’s golden years

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:44:00 GMT

July 2: In its heyday, Neverland boasted an amusement park, zoo and movie theater but in recent years, much of the property has fallen into neglect. NBC’s Lee Cowan reports on the history of the Neverland Ranch. (Today Show)

Video: Remembering TV pitchman Billy Mays

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:54:52 GMT

July 2: Ahead of tomorrow’s funeral for the TV pitchman, Billy Mays’ business partner and friend Anthony Sullivan talks with TODAY’s Meredith Vieira about his friend, who suffered an apparent heart attack last weekend. (Today Show)

Slide show: Images: Jackson’s children unveiled

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 14:08:06 GMT

Affectionate dad Michael Jackson shares intimate moments with children Prince Michael II (nicknamed Blanket), Paris and Prince Michael in a trove of previously unseen photos that reveal the faces that so often appeared masked or veiled in public.

Oscar-winning actor Karl Malden dies at 97

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:50:40 GMT

Actor won an Academy Award for his role in “A Streetcar Named Desire.” He was 97.

Jackson’s mom retains control of 2,000 items

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 22:03:21 GMT

A judge ruled Wednesday that singer Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine, will retain limited control of 2,000 items from Neverland until another hearing is held Monday.

Video: Final farewell to Farrah Fawcett

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 14:49:16 GMT

July 1: A private gathering is held to remember the life of “Charlie’s Angels” star Farrah Fawcett, who lost her battle with cancer last week. NBC’s Michael Okwu reports. (Today Show)

Source says Jackson will gives mom custody

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 05:07:38 GMT

A person with knowledge of Michael Jackson’s will says the singer’s mother gets custody of his children and his assets are to be put in trust. Also, the family meets with police to discuss funeral plans.

Video: Did Jackson use powerful sedative?

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 11:33:31 GMT

July 1: A nurse who was working with Michael Jackson as he prepared for his comeback bid says he asked for a powerful sedative. NBC’s chief medical editor, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, discusses the effects of taking such strong drugs. (Today Show)

Whatever happened to Bubbles the chimp?

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 14:21:12 GMT

In the wake of Michael Jackson’s shocking death, many have wondered whatever happened to the King of Pop’s pet chimpanzee. It turns out that Bubbles, now aged 26, is alive and well in the Center for Great Apes, a Florida primate sanctuary.

11 celebrity looks we love (and loathe)

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:41:32 GMT

There’s a fine line between having a signature look (like Anna Wintour) and falling into a rut (think Paris Hilton). From Angelina Jolie's "cat eye" makeup to Miley Cyrus’s piles of waves, TotalBeauty.com shows how (and how not) to pull off a signature look.

Slide show: Images: Around the world with ‘Bruno’

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:58:14 GMT

Sacha Baron Cohen’s alter-ego is making a spectacle of himself as his latest film premieres all over the planet.

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Video: Shalit reviews ‘Whatever Works’

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:12:04 GMT

June 30: TODAY movie critic Gene Shalit reviews Woody Allen’s latest movie, “Whatever Works.” (Today Show)

Video: Parker, Broderick introduce twins

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:06:34 GMT

June 30: TODAY hosts take a look at the first photo of Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick’s twin girls. (Today Show)

Images: Michael Jackson's animal kingdom

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:55:31 GMT

From Bubbles the chimp to Louie the llama, take a look back at the furry friends beloved by the King of Pop.

Instant Michael Jackson books coming

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:39:35 GMT

People and Life magazine each are preparing commemorative editions, due in August. Two other tribute books, both titled "Michael Jackson," are due by the end of the week.

Jackson’s parents file to administer his estate

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:25:54 GMT

Michael Jackson’s parents wasted little time demanding authority over their son’s financially strained empire and guardianship of their fatherless grandchildren. The big question is who, if anyone, will contest them.

Comic-Con boasts heavy TV lineup

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:25:56 GMT

TV studios plan a strong presence at Comic-Con, the annual fan convention that features a greater number of series each summer. Next month's lineup includes titles beyond the usual sci-fi and fantasy genres.

Video: Web only: Remembering Farrah

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:27:17 GMT

June 29: A look back at the life of American icon Farrah Fawcett in a montage of photos. (Today Show)

Flicks for tykes, tweens and kids at heart

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:54:27 GMT

There are plenty of fun offerings for the tykes and tweens in your life. Cute animals in 3-D? Check. Singing cheerleaders? Yes indeed.

Video: Marissa Jaret Winokur on ‘Dance’

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:12:53 GMT

June 29: TODAY’s Natalie Morales talks to Marissa Jaret Winokur about hosting the new show “Dance Your Ass Off.” (Today Show)

Video: Attorney: Jackson’s doctor ‘absolutely qualified’

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:33:43 GMT

June 29: TODAY’s Matt Lauer talks to Ed Chernoff, an attorney representing Dr. Conrad Murray, the personal physician who was present at Michael Jackson’s home at the time of his death. (Today Show)

Video: Shalit reviews ‘Transformers’

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:21:45 GMT

June 29: TODAY movie critic Gene Shalit reviews the new “Transformers” sequel. (Today Show)

Video: Josh Duhamel on ‘Transformers’

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:17:04 GMT

June 29: TODAY hosts talk to actor Josh Duhamel about his new film, “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.” (Today Show)

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Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:17:04 GMT

BET Awards honor Michael Jackson’s legacy

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:08:34 GMT

The BET Awards became the official Michael Jackson TV celebration on Sunday, featuring joyous tributes to the King of Pop. Sister Janet appeared at show's end to thank fans.

Fans around world mourn Michael Jackson

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:13:27 GMT

Michael Jackson was due to make his triumphant return to the stage in London next month — but instead his sudden death has left millions of fans feeling they’ve lost a lifelong friend.

The ‘King of Pop’: A timeline of Michael Jackson’s life

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:24:10 GMT

Spielberg, Scorsese react to Jackson’s death

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:54:56 GMT

“Just as there will never be another Fred Astaire or Chuck Berry or Elvis Presley, there will never be anyone comparable to Michael Jackson,” says Spielberg.

Video: Remembering Farrah Fawcett

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:41:40 GMT

June 26: Hollywood pinup and sex symbol Farrah Fawcett lost her 3-year battle with cancer yesterday. She was 62. TODAY remembers her life and career. (Today Show)

Shia LaBeouf's 'love connection' with a fan

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:44:24 GMT

Shia LaBeouf was on TODAY to talk about his new film, “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,” but was upstaged by a fan, who was brought on the set from the Plaza for a chance to talk with the actor.

Images: Star stylists make over Kate Gosselin

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:55:24 GMT

Should she go for a pixie crop? Maybe settle for Cameron Diaz's hair color? Find out how Hollywood hair gurus like Ted Gibson would reinvent the reality TV mom's tresses.

Video: Breslin on ‘My Sister’s Keeper’

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:22:47 GMT

June 25: TODAY’s Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford talk to actress Abigail Breslin about her new film, “My Sister’s Keeper.” (Today Show)

Video: LeBeouf on ‘Transformers’ sequel

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:05:09 GMT

June 25: TODAY’s Meredith Vieira talks to actor Shia LaBeouf about starring in one of the summer’s biggest blockbusters, “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.” (Today Show)

Video: Ray Romano returns to the ‘Ice Age’

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:53:56 GMT

June 25: TODAY’s Matt Lauer talks to actor Ray Romano about his role as Manny the woolly mammoth in “Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs.” (Today Show)

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Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:53:56 GMT

What’s next for Jon and Kate’s children?

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:07:59 GMT

"Depression and anxiety are common problems for children of divorced parents," says Dr. Michelle Golland, a relationship expert based in Hollywood

Elisabeth Hasselbeck denies plagiarism claim

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:21:07 GMT

On Wednesday's “The View,” the show’s co-host commented on the copyright infringement charge filed against her by a Massachusetts author who claims Hasselbeck’s book on celiac disease stole material from hers. "The allegations are without merit," Hasselbeck said.

Baby names: Parker, Broderick go old-fashioned

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:22:32 GMT

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick dug into their family roots for the names of their twin daughters.

Video: Purefoy on ‘The Philanthropist’

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:11:33 GMT

June 24: TODAY hosts talk to actor James Purefoy about the premiere of his new NBC show, “The Philanthropist.” (Today Show)

Video: Nick Cannon talks ‘Talent’

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:23:27 GMT

June 23: TODAY’s Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford talk to Nick Cannon about hosting “America’s Got Talent.” (Today Show)

Elisabeth Hasselbeck sued over new book

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:13:24 GMT

TV personality Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s new book about living with celiac disease has landed her in a legal battle with another author who has also written about the subject.