Entertainment - News March 31, 2011

'Idol' finalists ignite Elton John classics (Cw56)
James Durbin literally lit up the "American Idol" stage. The flashy 22-year-old rocker from Santa Cruz, Calif., was accompanied by a flaming piano for "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" during an evening of classic Elton John tunes on the Fox talent competition Wednesday.

NBA probing Jay-Z's visit to Kentucky locker room (Cw56)
An NBA spokesman confirms that the league is investigating Jay-Z's presence in Kentucky's locker room after the Wildcats clinched a Final Four berth.

'Governator' Returning To Show Biz (10News)
With his years as governor behind him, Arnold Schwarzenegger will soon return to his acting career with a new animated TV series.

Britain's Kate Middleton Has Famous US Relatives (WXII12)
Britain's possible future queen Kate Middleton has family ties to America's most famous Founding Father and the author of its national anthem.

'Star Wars' Creator Lucas Says 3-D Will Rule Films ( KETV-TV)
"Star Wars" creator George Lucas predicts 3-D filmmaking eventually will take over at the movies the way color replaced black and white.

Judge Judy Rushed to Cedars-Sinai (huliq)
Judge Judy Sheindlin, better known as just plain Judge Judy, was rushed to the hospital on Wednesday morning after complaining of intestinal discomfort.

Jennifer Aniston, Demi Moore to direct short films on breast cancer (National Post)
Actresses Jennifer Aniston and Demi Moore and singer Alicia Keys will each direct a short film about breast cancer and its impact on people's lives for cable television network Lifetime.

Depp Has More 'Pirates' Adventures On Horizon (TheKSBWChannel)
Johnny Depp's tour guide on his "Pirates of the Caribbean" voyages is plotting the course for a fifth installment even before the fourth movie sails into theaters.

Las Vegas embraces mob roots with new attractions (KGW-TV Portland)
Speakeasies, bootleggers, crime bosses and tough-guy accents pay homage to Las Vegas' mob roots in a pair of new attractions showcasing Sin City's criminal history.

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