AP - Robert Downey Jr. is trading Iron Man's metal suit for Sherlock Holmes' deerstalker hat.

Reuters - The irreverent rock duo Tenacious D, featuring actor Jack Black, have begun work on a new album -- just don't hold your breath waiting for it.

Reuters - A day after losing a bid to scuttle a rival union's new labor contract with Hollywood's studios, Screen Actors Guild leaders insisted on Wednesday they were determined to negotiate a better deal, despite the studios' assertion that bargaining is over.

AP - A memoir by Madonna's brother says the singer really does love her husband, director Guy Ritchie, but, apparently, not as much as she loves her career and herself.

AP - George Lucas is revisiting familiar space in the heart of Hollywood to unveil his new "Star Wars" adventure.

AP - The Associated Press and video services operated by CBS and NBC have pulled video allegedly taken of a tornado in Nebraska last weekend after questions were raised about its authenticity.

Reuters - Rome's new right-wing mayor says he wants to turn the ancient city into a modern hub for budding fashion designers, dismissing criticism that the city's rich art and culture credentials will take a beating under his command.

AP - Spike Lee will film "Passing Strange," Stew's rock musical journey of self-discovery, during performances next week at Broadway's Belasco Theatre, it was announced Wednesday.