Most of America is cutting corners these days - bringing lunch to work, cooking looking for happy hour specials, perusing the sale rack. But if there's one vestige of indulgence left, it is spying on the scandals and seductions of the Darling family of ABC's Dirty Sexy Money, which returns July 18.

The show was canceled in the spring, but the network was kind enough to burn off the remaining episodes, as it has already done this summer with the dearly departed Pushing Daisies and Eli Stone.

In the television landscape of reality competition shows and barely unscripted reality shows, ...

Lucy Liu's family refuses to admit they're related to the star - because they're embarrassed by her fame.

The actress shot to stardom on the TV show Ally McBeal and has since appeared in hit movies including Charlie's Angels, Kill Bill and opposite Keira Knightley in Domino.

However, her older brother and sister, along with her parents, refuse to let anyone know she is part of their family - because they don't want to be judged by her high profile status.

Liu says, "There's always sacrifices. My family don't generally say that they're related to me - my sister doesn't say she's ...

During this year's SxSW festival, a small documentary titled Best Worst Movie premiered to an enthusiastic reception. The film, directed by former child actor Michael Stephenson, follows the production of a small independently financed Italian-cum-American horror film titled Troll 2. Starring no one, and directed by an Italian exploitation film director with a scatter-shot grasp on English and titles like a Terminator knock off titled Terminator 2 under his belt (the title rights were available in Italy), the 1990 film was released direct-to-video and promptly faded from existence. The acto...

Hundreds of mourners flocked to the funeral of David Carradine at the weekend - including former co-stars Lucy Liu, Tom Selleck and Jane Seymour.

The actor was buried in the grounds of Los Angeles' Forest Law Cemetery, and the poignant event attracted a wide range of mourners who gathered to pay their respects - including several Hell's Angels who escorted the coffin to the graveyard.

Carradine's funeral comes almost two weeks after the actor's naked body was found hanging in a wardrobe of a Bangkok hotel on June 04.

And the late star was obviously popular in Hollywood - more than ...

Voice acting is a much more lucrative business than one might imagine, with the actors in question providing their voice for animated movies, video games, television shows, voice overs, and anything else that requires a voice but no face. Some actors do only that kind of work, giving themselves a certain amount of fame in that industry, such as "The Simpsons" cast.

Everything changed when voice acting became a business not only for unknowns, but also an attractive fad for celebrities who wanted to broaden their horizons ... or make a movie "for the kids." Now it seems that no animated...

McG will never direct another Charlie's Angels movie - because he wants to concentrate on establishing himself as a sci-fi film-maker.

McG was at the helm of the 2000 big screen version of the classic TV series, starring Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu, and returned to direct the sequel, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, in 2003.

Barrymore confirmed earlier this year that the three angels are set to reprise their roles for another film.

But McG won't be taking to the director's chair for the third picture, as he is keen to focus on more male dominated movies - such a...

The 2009 Film Independent's Spirit Awards ceremony, hosted by award winning actor/comedian Steve Coogan, will air uncut, uncensored, and commercial free on IFC (Independent Film Channel) Saturday, February 21 LIVE at 5 pm ET/2 pm PT. IFC.com will deliver up-to-the-minute news and video on the event, including a live streaming webcast during the red carpet arrivals and from the press room, an updated announcement of the winners, and photo galleries of both the red carpet at the event and at the IFC Indie Film Celebration after party. Last year's Spirit Awards telecast was honored with a 200...

Today begins the year of the ox. Chinese New Year is one of the most important traditional Chinese holidays. Several stars will be celebrating the new year this month. Peruse our photo slideshow, and let us know which star is the hottest!

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Hairspray star Nikki Blonsky has been handed an early 20th birthday treat - a starring role in hit TV show Ugly Betty. The actress, who turns 20 this weekend, will play an assistant at fashion bible Elle, who befriends the show's title character.

Blonsky has only signed on for one episode, but producers insist there could be more.

Blonsky joins Lindsay Lohan, Victoria Beckham, Naomi Campbell and Lucy Liu, who have all guested on the hit series.

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The Frat Pack has been a powerful force in the new Millennium, and for awhile it was like we could not see a comedy without Ben Stiller, Will Ferrell, Vince Vaughn, Luke Wilson, and Owen Wilson. These comedic geniuses are quirky, timely, and have a lasting power that will keep them in movies for years to come. The goofy, charming Owen Wilson has proven himself not only as an actor, but as an Oscar-nominated screenwriter. There's a lot more going on beneath those blonde surfer bangs than one might expect, and with "Marley & Me" coming out this Christmas, let's take a look at some of the fine...

A dark cloud loomed over the Playboy Mansion. Hugh Hefner was dumped by not one but three babes simultaneously. Before you drown your all-my-heroes-are-geezers sorrows in Chivas and Cuban cigars, remember: You should never doubt Hef. He’s already frolicking with three new blondes (two of them twins) in the grotto. But it does make us wonder. Is it time for Hef to pass on his proverbial baton to some other stud? (Check out a video HERE!)

People who only know him as the 82-year-old guy on The Girls Next Door must find it hard to believe that he set the standard for all of the commitment...

Thandie Newton turned down a role in Charlie's Angels - because she was worried it would make her too famous.

The Crash star was about to start filming alongside Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore on the 2000 action film - but pulled out when she realized it would catapult her to a higher level of fame. She was replaced by Ally McBeal star Lucy Liu.

Newton says, "In career terms it was a platinum opportunity. Or, as my agent put it, 'a one-two punch'. I was going to do it for about 24 hours. But then I woke up and it just didn't feel right. It would have meant entering that virtual...

There are a number of Asian actresses who have crossed over to Hollywood, plus many American actresses are of Asian descent. Enjoy a look at some of the most beautiful Asian women from the big and small screen.

When you're done looking at the pics, be sure to let us know YOUR favorite(s) in the comments below!

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Movie bosses have begun negotiations to bring hit animated film Kung Fu Panda back to the big screen for a second time.

Officials at Dreamworks pictures have confirmed that talks are underway for a sequel to the hit movie, which has become one of this summer's biggest blockbusters.

The light-hearted tale of a clumsy panda was voiced by stars including Angelina Jolie, Jack Black and Lucy Liu and has so far taken $560 million in global ticket sales - making it Dreamworks' most successful movie ever.

And Dreamworks chief executive, Jeffrey Katzenberg, insists an announcement abo...

Purple suit, caked-white face, delirious, hand-in-the-cookie-jar grin: the Joker. In 1989's Batman, Jack Nicholson played the role as a coked out 'toon far past loony, at ease in the company of rapists or ravers. In 2008's The Dark Knight, Heath Ledger plays the role like a congenitally hallucinogenic child tight roping over hellfire, dragging behind him the world like limp teddy bear. The newer version is obviously a dark turn for a character with such a light-hearted name, but, so it seems, the entire Batman franchise has taken a dark turn since Batman Begins. In honor of Ledger's, not t...

(HollywoodChicago.com) – In this summer movie season of old men with whips, gals in stilettos and superheroes a go-go, you may ask: “Where’s the cartoon?” (“Speed Racer” doesn’t count.) Indeed, the most highly anticipated animation event of the summer is “Kung Fu Panda”.

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Filled with the voices of “A”-list Hollywood stars and featuring a classic combination of well-choreographed action, laugh-out-loud comedy and feel-good philosophy, “Panda” doesn’t pander and works on all levels.

HollywoodChicago.com recently interviewed “Kung Fu ...

The serendipitous career of eccentric movie producer, director and writer Quentin Tarantino is a complex one. Tarantino has made a name for himself by creating nonlinear storylines and filming multiple perspectives from different characters in his movies - a technique that strays from the more commonly used straight-time storyline.

His films are not off the wall, but they invoke an element of surprise that comes from the small details within a scene that catches one off guard and by adding mysterious elements that never get explained. A good example of this was in Pulp Fiction when M...

There's the quintessential romantic comedy, and then there's the romdramedy. Similar to a dramedy (in which there is an equal balance of humor and serious content), a romdramedy combines comedy and drama with that mushy thing we call romance.

This is not a list of the best films over the past 20 years. Rather it is a list that gives preferences to those films that best combine all three elements - romance, comedy and drama.

Films like Magnolia and The Matrix were barred from competition, while films like Down with Love were considered (however, that one didn't make the cut)....

Lucy Liu is calling on Americans to pay $1 for tap water in restaurants to help save children's lives in Africa. Liu, a United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) ambassador, has just returned from Cote d'Ivoire in Africa, where she witnessed the threat to child survival caused by a lack of clean drinking water.

And now the actress is encouraging people to pay for the tap water they'd normally get for free during World Water Week this week to help raise $1 million to provide African children with purified water.

Liu says, "If you go to a restaurant and they'd give you tap water for...

This week "Cashmere Mafia" was the week of endings. Job endings, relationship endings, rear endings (ok not literally, but Davis really showed his this week with his behavior!).

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Juliet (Miranda Otto) and Davis (Peter Hermann) began their not-so-civil divorce proceedings. The episode flitted between him taking everything from her and her reacting with disbelief. He expects to take all of the earnings that he brought to their marriage, along with a monthly stipend, or "manimony" as Juliet's lawyer refers to it. He then proceeds to go to the apartment while she's not home and...

Ok, let's decide which was worse on the last episode of "Cashmere Mafia": the fact that Mia (Lucy Liu) made out with a "manny" who looks like a high school student, or the weirdness of Caitlin's (Bonnie Somerville) girlfriend telling her that she's pregnant? Or maybe it's the simple boringness of the entire episode. I just can't pick; they all make me either want to yawn or make my "ew, gross" face.

ZOE

Zoe (Frances O'Connor) and Eric's (Julian Ovenden) whole part of this show is SO boring, it's ridiculous. The only thing they seem to be able to come up with for these two is a tug...

Well, it's still not producing any earth shattering revelations, but at least this week I was able to sit through an episode of Cashmere Mafia without wanting to fall asleep or gag at the bad acting. Mia (Lucy Liu) only tried to pull off one ridiculous outfit (who knew you could wear a belt over a bed sheet and pass it off as a blouse?), and...drum roll please...NO lesbian love scenes!

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Juliet's (Miranda Otto) new day starts off with Davis (Peter Hermann) showing up at the office with a brand new car he bought for her: a $200,000 Aston Martin no less. He claims it is so they ...

Kill Bill star Lucy Liu is holding an exhibition of her paintings in Munich, Germany in May and will donate part of her proceeds to the United Nations Children's Fund.

Marriage is proving to be a big career boost for singer/songwriter Josh Kelley - the new husband of actress Katherine Heigl has never been so in demand. Kelley's new album Special Company has hit number three as a download on website iTunes.com - a first for the artist.

Jessica Alba's thoughtful fiance Cash Warren has quit drinking so he can support his pregnant partner.

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"I love her so much, and I think it's really hard growing up with all the media and everyone following her around. I wish people would just leave her alone. She's a sweet girl. If people really knew her, they would know that." Paris Hilton on her former party pal Britney Spears.

"I'm doing a lot of shopping in the name of research." Aussie actress Isla Fisher on preparing for her role in new film Confessions Of A Shopaholic.

"Irish people are essentially Latin people who don't know how to dance." U2 frontman Bono insists his fellow countrymen have a lot in common with their South...

After unsuccessfully trying to come up with an interesting introduction for the recap of this week's episode of "Cashmere Mafia," I am officially going to give up. I am going to apologize, on behalf of this show, for the lack of interesting content. However, they did successfully manage to incorporate the weekly lesbian make-out scene. Bravo on consistency.

JULIET

Juliet (Miranda Otto) spent the first half of the show wavering over whether or not to give in to her temptation named Bobby Walsh. She felt the need to get back at her husband and follow through with her threat of taki...

Lucy Liu is such an avid collector of junk, she carries a crate with her wherever she goes. The star keeps her wooden box with her at all times on the off-chance she should stumble across a discarded item that takes her fancy.

She says, "I collect junk. I have a crate that I bring with me when I walk my dog. It was much more dangerous in L.A. because I'd be on Laurel Canyon and be like, 'Stop! There's a hubcap on the street!' You have to go back at three in the morning when no-one's there and put your hazards (car lights) on."

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"Cashmere Mafia" had its debut this week, and the first thing that came to my mind after watching the episode was "Desperate Housewives Downtown."

The plot revolves around a group of four successful business women in Manhattan who have been friends since business school: Mia (Lucy Liu), Zoe (Frances O'Connor), Juliet (Miranda Otto) and Caitlin (Bonnie Sommerville). The pilot episode takes you into the personal lives of each woman and gives viewers an idea of the trials and tribulations that they are going to be faced with this season.

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The episode opens with a touching mom...

Lucy Liu is fed up with reporters asking her if her new TV drama Cashmere Mafia is in direct competition with upcoming show Lipstick Jungle - just because both programs star women and share links to Sex And The City.

Liu's Cashmere Mafia is the new series from Sex And The City creator Darren Star, and follows four female executives struggling to balance careers with family in New York City.

Lipstick Jungle, which stars Brooke Shields, Kim Raver and Lindsay Price and is also set in New York, is an adaptation of Sex And The City writer Candace Bushnell's book of the same name.

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What's Airing, Re-Airing & Entertaining On TV This Week:

Monday, Dec. 31

Lack of New Year's Eve plans leaving you stranded at home? Never fear, there's actually some shows to watch before the ball starts dropping on ABC.

How I Met Your Mother (CBS, 8 p.m.), Aliens In America (The CW, 8:30 p.m.) - The CW and CBS offer up a pair of stand-out episode reruns. The awkwardness and misguided thinking of being a teenager is perfectly captured in “The Metamorphosis” episode of "Aliens in America." Meanwhile, on "How I Met Your Mother," Barney offers Lily money to paint him nude. Need...

Happy Birthday to pop-princess Britney Spears (1981), Canadian singer Nelly Furtado (1978), Lance Armstrong's cycling rival Jan Ullrich (1973), Serbian tennis star Monica Seles (1973), Foo Fighters bass player Nate Mendel (1968), "Charlie's Angels" actress Lucy Liu (1968), Def Leppard bassist Rick Savage (1960), ex-Doobie Brother Michael McDonald (1952), fashion designer Gianni Versace (1946; d. 1997), "That's Incredible" co-host Cathy Lee Crosby (1948), film director Penelope Spheeris (1945), actress Julie Harris (1925), opera singer Maria Callas (1923; d. 1977), "My Favorite Martian" acto...