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Grammer, best known for his portrayal of erudite psychiatrist Frasier Crane on "Cheers" and "Frasier," is wrapping up a successful run in the Broadway production of "La Cage aux Folles."

TVGuide.com said Gus Van Sant is set to direct the pilot for the drama series "Boss," which has been described as "a modern-day King Lear."

Grammer is to executive produce the pilot, along with Farhad Safinia and Stella Stolper, the Web site said.

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The figure represents the box-office take at 3,700 theaters in the United States and Canada for midnight Thursday showings, The Hollywood Reporter said.

It falls short of the $30 million record "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" set for its midnight-screening haul June 30.

The final "Potter" film is to open in July.

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Montgomery, 47, is a member of the band Montgomery Gentry.

"I will be undergoing surgery to remove the cancerous tumor in December," Gentry said in a statement issued to People.com.

"I will be back in January ready to rock for all the fans!" he added. "Please keep my family and I in your prayers."

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The Hollywood Reporter said Spielberg is to begin shooting the movie next fall.

Day-Lewis has a pair of Oscars for his work in the films "There Will Be Blood" and "My Left Foot."

Liam Neeson was long attached to the Lincoln project, which would have reunited him with his "Schindlers List" director, but he recently bowed out because he said he was too old for the role. Neeson is 58 and Lincoln was 56 when he was assassinated in 1865.

Day-Lewis, 53, and Neeson appeared together in the 2002 period picture "Gangs of New York."

"Fact or Faked" has been renewed for a second season.

Meanwhile, 12 new half-hour episodes will be added to the current season of "Hollywood Treasure," and "Ghost Hunters International" will return for a third season, the cable television network said.

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The couple began dating in 2002 and married in June. Flockhart is Ford's third wife.

Asked at a New York news conference where he was promoting his new film "Morning Glory" if he has been showing off his skills in the kitchen since he became a newlywed, the 68-year-old looked taken aback and replied: "Me, a newlywed? Look at me, I'm always wed. We were together for 10 years. The honeymoon's over!

"I like to cook. I like to cook, and I like to eat at home," he explained. "I like meals in minutes. I like to get it done and eat. I don't do the red-wine reduction all day long."

Snipes was taken into custody Friday after a federal judge in Florida ordered the actor to surrender, the report said.

His 2008 conviction and prison sentence for failure to file tax returns and pay federal income taxes were upheld by an appellate court in July. However, he has remained free on bond while his legal team requested a new trial.

The petition was denied this week.

Snipes, 48, is the star of the "Blade" trilogy, "U.S. Marshals" and "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar."

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Couric was asked on "The Wendy Williams Show," in an interview to air Monday, if she plans to rejoin "Today" if current co-anchor Meredith Vieira leaves when her contract expires next year.

"People are always speculating about me. I don't know why -- I guess when people are interested in you that's a good thing," Couric said.

Burstyn, who will turn 78 in December, is to begin performances this January in the London production of Lillian Hellman's 1934 play, which is set in a New England boarding school.

Best known for her work in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" and "The Exorcist," Burstyn is to play the grandmother of a pupil at the school in "The Children's Hour," the BBC said.

The play also is to co-star Carol Kane and Tobias Menzies.

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Bush dropped by Thursday to talk about his new book, "Decision Points," and discussed being the butt of Leno's jokes, wanting grandchildren and life after the Oval Office.

"The last time you were here, it was 2000, it was 10 years ago. And in the last 10 years, thank you for all the material," Leno quipped.

When Leno asked Bush if he was bothered by the comedy spun at his expense, Bush replied, "You know, I hate to tell you, I don't want to hurt your feelings, but I was asleep."