Ian McKellen will reprise his role as Gandalf in the upcoming adaptation of “The Hobbit”. Empire magazine quoted McKellen as saying that director Guillermo del Toro told him he would again be playing the white-haired wizard… 4/30/08 | 4:40 PM

A man who wrapped his head in duct tape to conceal his identity has pleaded guilty to robbing a Kentucky liquor store. Under terms of a plea agreement, he faces 10 years in prison - but they agreed to not remove the tape… 4/30/08 | 4:20 PM

Researchers at HP Labs have built the first working prototypes of an important new electronic component that may lead to instant-on PCs as well as analog computers that process information the way the humain brain does. 4/30/08 | 4:18 PM

Already renowned as a painkiller that can be used to relieve symptoms of arthritis, prevent second heart attacks, and protect against colorectal cancer - a new study suggests that aspirin may also help prevent breast cancer… 4/30/08 | 4:17 PM

For those of you who were dumbfounded by American Idol Judge Paula Abdul’s actions on Tuesday night’s show, here is the explanation she offered on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show earlier today… 4/30/08 | 4:12 PM

You’d never know it from watching NBC, but the network’s final “Scrubs” episode airs next week. The super low-key exit is tied to what’s become the worst-kept secret in Hollywood: that the veteran comedy is moving to ABC. 4/29/08 | 3:23 PM

A newlywed couple spent the night in separate jail cells — she in her wedding gown — after police said they brawled with each other. The groom left jail alone, sporting a swollen eye, tuxedo pants, a bloody T-shirt and one shoe… 4/29/08 | 11:53 AM

A new study conducted by researchers at East Carolina University suggests that playing casual games like Peggle or Bejeweled can have a significant impact on a player’s mood or stress level. 4/28/08 | 12:34 PM

Starting tomorrow, for one week, you can download a free copy of Coldplay’s new single, “Violet” from their upcoming album “Viva La Vida”. 4/28/08 | 9:51 AM

Going to the movies still a bargain? Since 1977, when the average U.S. movie ticket cost $2.23, the price of admission has climbed less than the rate of inflation. 4/28/08 | 9:05 AM

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