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Michael Crichton, the million-selling author of such historic and prehistoric science thrillers as “Jurassic Park,” “Timeline” and “The Andromeda Strain,” has died of cancer, his family said.

Crichton died Tuesday in Los Angeles at age 66 after privately battling cancer.

“Through his books, Michael Crichton served as an inspiration to students of all ages, challenged scientists in many fields, and illuminated the mysteries of the world ... read more

LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Daly, the British-born producer of 13 Oscar-winning movies including “Platoon” and “The Last Emperor” who helped launch the careers of many A-list directors and actors, has died. He was 71.

Daly, who was chairman of Film and Music Entertainment Inc., died Friday morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after struggling with cancer, said his daughter, Jenny Daly.

Over a career that spanned four decades, Daly helped to ... read more

LOS ANGELES, California (AP) — Estelle Reiner, who uttered the famous line, “I’ll have what she’s having,” after watching Meg Ryan fake an orgasm in the movie “When Harry Met Sally,” has died. She was 94.

Carl and Estelle Reiner married in 1943. Estelle Reiner had roles in some of her husband and son’s movies.

Reiner, the wife of actor-director Carl Reiner and mother of actor-director Rob Reiner, died Saturday of old age at her ... read more

LONDON (AP) — Agent 007 received the royal stamp of approval, with Princes William and Harry attending the world premiere of the new James Bond thriller, “Quantum of Solace.”

The princes, dressed in dinner jackets and cheered by fans, joined star Daniel Craig and other celebrities Wednesday on the red carpet in London’s Leicester Square. They spent nearly a half-hour greeting cast and crew inside the Odeon cinema.

Proceeds from the gala are going to ... read more

PARIS (AP) — Hospital officials say 37-year-old French actor Guillaume Depardieu has died from complications linked to a sudden case of pneumonia.

The son of French movie star Gerard Depardieu had been hospitalized since Sunday night, said officials at the Raymond-Poincare de Garches hospital in the western suburbs of Paris.

Guillaume Depardieu won the prize in 1996 as the most promising young actor at the Cesar awards — France’s equivalent of the Academy ... read more

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Miley Cyrus’ 16th birthday party was more boisterous than sweet. Cyrus celebrated the hallmark birthday at an over-the-top Disneyland celebration Sunday — even though she doesn’t actually turn 16 until Nov. 23. The theme park was closed for the supersized soiree, which included a four-song performance by the teen queen and a fireworks display above Sleeping Beauty Castle and 16 giant inflatable candles.

“Miley is really hard to ... read more

Sharon Stone is hitting back at court documents that claim she wanted her son to receive Botox treatments for his “foot odor.”

“This week it was reported in connection with Sharon Stone’s custody dispute that she wanted to have her young 8-year-old son undergo Botox treatment at this time for his feet. Sharon Stone never made this statement. It is a complete fabrication,” her attorney Martin Singer tells ET.

“Sharon loves her son Roan and only ... read more

Dennis Quaid finds it “unbelievable” that ex-wife Meg Ryan recently spoke out about their divorce to In Style, saying that he was not faithful to her “for a very long time.”

“It was eight years ago,” he tells Rush & Molloy of the New York Daily News. “I find it unbelievable that Meg continues publicly to rehash and rewrite the story of our relationship.”

He adds that he finds it “regrettable that our son, Jack, has to be ... read more

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shia LaBeouf’s conspiracy thriller “Eagle Eye” debuted at the top of the weekend box office with $29.2 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The Paramount-DreamWorks release was the second No. 1 premiere for LaBeouf and director D.J. Caruso, who also teamed on 2007’s hit “Disturbia.”

Opening in second place with $13.6 million was another reunion, the Warner Bros. romantic drama “Nights in Rodanthe” ... read more

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joel and Ethan Coen scored their biggest opener to date by raking in $19.4 million in ticket sales for “Burn After Reading” and helping end a seven-week attendance slide at theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The madcap comedy starring Brad Pitt, George Clooney and John Malkovich raked in $7 million more than the writing-directing duo’s last box-office hit, the 2004 comedy “The Ladykillers,” according to box ... read more