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ANOTHER "MRS. DOUBTFIRE" ON THE WAY

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A sequel to "Mrs. Doubtfire" is in the works. The Hollywood Reporter reports Robin Williams and director Chris Columbus are both interested in making another "Doubtfire" movie. David Berenbaum, who wrote the script for the film "Elf," will write the script.

TRIAL UNDERWAY FOR CHRIS BROWN'S BODYGUARD

WASHINGTON (AP) — The trial for Chris Brown's bodyguard has started, and it's a preview of what could be in store for Brown. Christopher Hollosy's trial began today in Washington. Hollosy told police he punched Parker Adams outside a Washington hotel after he tried to get on Brown's tour bus. Adams told police Brown and Hollosy punched him after he tried to get in a photo Brown was taking with two women. Adams says his nose was fractured. Brown denies punching Adams.

''REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA" STAR CHARGED

ATLANTA (AP) — Porsha Williams of "Real Housewives of Atlanta" is charged with beating up fellow cast member Kenya Moore. Atlanta police say they were called to the Biltmore Hotel on March 27. They say Moore accused Williams of assaulting her but Moore was unable to give a statement then because she had to be on set for filming. Williams turned herself in last night and was released. She is charged with a misdemeanor count of simple battery.

''A HAUNTED HOUSE 2" - MARLON WAYANS

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marlon Wayans works out not to look good, but so he can keep up with his own ideas of what's funny. Wayans says he wants to be flexible and strong so he can do physical comedy. He trains like he's a prize fighter for his movies. Wayans says he got smart about it, though. Now he tells the film crew what he's going to do before he does it. He says in "White Chicks," he broke a rib in the first scene and did the entire movie hurt. His latest film, "A Haunted House 2," opens tomorrow.

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Marlon Wayans, actor

Marlon Wayans says he told his co-writer, Rick Alvarez, he was going for broke in the chicken scene in "A Haunted House 2."

<<CUT *014 (04/17/14)>> 00:14 "for a fight"

Marlon Wayans, actor

Marlon Wayans says he works out to be better in his movies.

<<CUT *015 (04/17/14)>> 00:13 "your fun years"

Marlon Wayans, actor

Marlon Wayans says he'll never be known for high-brow comedy.

<<CUT *016 (04/17/14)>> 00:15 "this is fun"

Marlon Wayans, actor

Marlon Wayans says he treats his approach to comedy like he's a teenager.

''AMERICAN IDOL" GOES FROM SEVEN TO SIX TONIGHT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Who's going to show up for tonight's "American Idol"? Last night's show was full of random guest appearances. Demi Lovato, football great Terry Bradshaw, 17-year-old songwriter Martin Garrix and mixed martial-arts champion Ronda Rousey were featured. The top 7 contestants have more on their minds than what celebrities are in the audience. One of them will be eliminated tonight.

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Caleb Johnson, performing "Family Tree"

Caleb Johnson performing "Family Tree." COURTESY: Fox ((mandatory on-air credit))

<<CUT *002 (04/17/14)>> 00:09 "job, thank you"

Jennifer Lopez and Caleb Johnson

J-Lo says Caleb is a tough act for the other singers to follow. COURTESY: Fox ((mandatory on-air credit))

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Jessica Meuse (MYOOS), performing "Gunpowder and Lead"

Jessica Meuse performing "Gunpowder and Lead." COURTESY: Fox ((mandatory on-air credit))

<<CUT *004 (04/17/14)>> 00:08 "that will help"

Harry Connick Jr.

Harry Connick Jr. says Jessica should try listening to some hip-hop in her hotel room to work on her rhythm. COURTESY: Fox ((mandatory on-air credit))

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Jena (JEE'-nah) Irene, performing "Creep"

Jena Irene performing "Creep." COURTESY: Fox ((mandatory on-air credit))

<<CUT *006 (04/17/14)>> 00:07 "was so beautiful (cheers)"

Jennifer Lopez

J-Lo says Jena puts her unique stamp on the songs she does. COURTESY: Fox ((mandatory on-air credit))

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''X-MEN" DIRECTOR ACCUSED OF SEX ABUSE

HONOLULU (AP) — A former child model and aspiring actor is accusing "X-Men" director Bryan Singer of sexual abuse. Michael Egan the Third says in his civil lawsuit he was lured into sex parties in California and in Hawaii with promises of auditions and acting jobs when he was 17 in the late 1990s. Egan does not accuse Singer of luring him into the sex ring, but he says Egan attended the parties, gave Egan drugs and threatened him if Egan didn't have sex with him. Singer's attorney, Marty Singer, says the accusations are an attempt at publicity just as "X-Men: Days of Future Past" is about to come out. Egan's lawsuit does not specify a dollar amount, but he's seeking more than $75,000 on each of four accusations.

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PAUL WESLEY DIRECTS AN EPISODE OF "THE VAMPIRE DIARIES"

NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Wesley from "The Vampire Diaries" is trying his hand at being behind the camera as well as in front of it. He directed tonight's episode. Wesley says he thought the show's producers would give him a lighter episode to start, but instead he had to deal with stunt scenes, visual effects and flashbacks. Wesley says he'll direct more episodes next season and it's just a matter of time before he does a feature film. Wesley plays Stefan Salvatore on the show.

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Paul Wesley

Paul Wesley says directing has been a longtime dream for him.

<<CUT *011 (04/17/14)>> 00:14 "but it wasn't"

Paul Wesley

Paul Wesley says his first episode of Vampire Diaries didn't skimp on the effects.

<<CUT *012 (04/17/14)>> 00:14 "really weird feeling"

Paul Wesley

Paul Wesley says there was the one word every director has to utter, but it nearly threw him for a loop.

by Margie Szaroleta

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