AP - Mary McCormack is not just another attractive blond actress — she's a smart actress. Smart enough to illuminate characters who, for whatever reason, don't make their attractiveness the most important thing. And maybe aren't even aware of it.

AP - Eva Longoria Parker took time to dish out Frostys and french fries at a Wendy's restaurant.

Reuters - The smaller of Hollywood's two performers unions reached a tentative deal with studios on Wednesday for a new prime-time TV contract, setting the stage for the more militant Screen Actors Guild to renew labor talks with producers.

AP - A woman whose car struck actress Sandra Bullock's SUV last month has been placed on probation for one year.

AP - Former White House press secretary Tony Snow, diagnosed with cancer three years ago, canceled a speaking appearance at Ohio's Ashland University because of an unspecified illness, the university announced Wednesday.

E! Online - When in Roman's Empire...

E! Online - Tony Soprano's finest polyester attire is going once, going twice, going bada-boom.

E! Online - Cue the rabid screaming.

E! Online - Here's a city that knows what's cool.

E! Online - If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Or, use their star power to enhance your own name-recognition.

Reuters - Verizon Communications Inc said it hopes to start selling its FiOS video service in New York City in around two months after obtaining a key approval earlier on Tuesday.

AP - Sydney Pollack found mainstream success with smart films for grown-ups — a rarity today.

AP - ABC, CBS and NBC have set aside a prime-time hour on the Friday after Labor Day to simulcast a fundraiser for cancer research.