Filmmakers look to Sundance buying spree

Filmmakers look to Sundance buying spree
AP - The same writers strike that transformed the Golden Globes into a news conference might bring smiles to the faces of agents and filmmakers gathered in this snow-covered ski town.

Quickies: Xtina & Nicole's Name Game
Quickies: Xtina & Nicole's Name Game

4 paparazzi arrested for chasing Britney
AP - Four paparazzi have been arrested for reckless driving while chasing Britney Spears' car in the San Fernando Valley. Los Angeles police Lt. Mario Munoz said officers observed several cars following a white Mercedes-Benz around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday in Mission Hills.

Britney Spears should be allowed to see kids: poll
Reuters - Despite Britney Spears' erratic behavior, most people think the troubled pop star should be allowed to see her two sons a few times a week under supervision while ex-husband Kevin Federline retains custody, according to an E-Poll/Reuters survey.

Kvetching Over Madonna's Magnanimity
Kvetching Over Madonna's Magnanimity

Leno maintains lead over Letterman
AP - If David Letterman hoped a deal with striking writers would help him in his battle for late-night supremacy with Jay Leno, it hasn't happened yet.

Directors, Hollywood studios reach deal
AP - Hollywood directors reached a tentative contract deal Thursday with studios, a development that could turn up the pressure on striking writers to settle their 2-month-old walkout that has idled production on dozens of TV shows. "Two words describe this agreement — groundbreaking and substantial," said Gil Cates, chairman of the Directors Guild of America's negotiations committee. "There are no rollbacks of any kind."