LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16 (UPI) -- U.S. actress Kimberly Elise has signed on to join Cuba Gooding Jr. in the upcoming TV movie, "Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story," TNT announced.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- Hollywood actor Cuba Gooding Jr. has signed on to play the title character in "Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story," TNT announced.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- British singer Amy Winehouse has obtained a visa to travel to the United States, but still won't be attending Sunday's Grammy Awards gala, TMZ.com reported.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 (UPI) -- If private military and security contractors are motivated by patriotism, as well as by the mighty dollar, they should welcome oversight of the way the government spends taxpayers' money. Besides, if you take the king's shilling, you must take the king's auditor, too.

UPI Almanac for Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Hollywood actor-director Forest Whitaker is producing a Showtime drama series about real-life Harlem drug dealer Leroy "Nicky" Barnes, Variety.com reported.

NEW YORK, Sept. 26 (UPI) -- Universal Pictures says the world premiere of "American Gangster" will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Boys & Girls Club of Mount Vernon, N.Y.

UPI almanac for Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15 (UPI) -- Former Main Ingredient lead singer Cuba Gooding Sr. is heading up an effort to help disadvantaged people buy homes in U.S. urban and areas.