A crowd of about 10,000 people wraps around the Bridgestone Arena as contestants wait in line early Thursday morning, July 15, 2010 to sign up for the American Idol 10th season auditions that will take place on Saturday in Nashville, Tenn. 

'American Idol' L.A. audition Sept. 22

"American Idol" is expanding the talent search for its next season with an audition in Los Angeles later this month.

    Director John Woo gestures at the photo call for the film Jianyu (Reign of Assassins) at the 67th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Friday, Sept. 3, 2010. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) 

    Director Woo awarded Golden Lion

    John Woo built his reputation with stylish Hong Kong action thrillers, then moved to Hollywood where he directed such big-budget blockbusters as "Mission Impossible II." The director is now preparing for a third phase of his career.

      Singer Kix Brooks, right, and singer Ronnie Dunn of the band Brooks & Dunn perform at Stagecoach country music festival in Indio, Calif. on Sunday, April 25, 2010. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg) 

      Brooks & Dunn end career in Nashville

      The first song Brooks & Dunn ever sang together has become their last. The country music duo closed out a 20-year career at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Thursday night with their 1991 debut single, "Brand New Man," during the encore.

        Tim Allen arrives at the world premiere of "Toy Story 3" on Sunday June 13, 2010 at The El Capitan Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Katy Winn) 

        Tim Allen becomes Chevy pitchman

        The star of "Home Improvement" and the "Toy Story" movies is becoming a pitchman for Chevrolet.

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