Benicio Del Toro

"Billy Elliot," "The Contender," "Chocolat," "Gladiator" and "Almost Famous" each received three nominations for Screen Actors Guild Awards, the organization announced Tuesday. The nominations reflect a film awards season that remains wide open. SAG's awards frequently are indicative of the sentiments of Oscar voters, of which actors represent a significant block. "Ally McBeal," "Will & Grace," "ER," "Frasier" and "The Sopranos" are among the TV series with multiple nominations.

In "Excess Baggage," a lonely heiress on the edge (Alicia Silverstone) stages her own kidnapping to get her father's attention but instead attracts a sweet-natured car thief (Benicio Del Toro) who steals her car while she's hiding inside. (Rated PG-13) So what if mainstream movie critics panned nearly everything about this movie, from the acting to the concept? They undoubtedly are--how shall we say?--already on the far side of the hill from most of the audience.

Steven Soderbergh's complex drug thriller, "Traffic," was chosen best picture of the year Wednesday by the New York Film Critics Circle. "Traffic" received three major awards from the 34-member critics group. Soderbergh won best director for the ensemble film, as well as for his direction of the spring box-office hit "Erin Brockovich." Benicio Del Toro took home best supporting actor honors for his performance in "Traffic" as a Mexican cop who becomes embroiled in drug wars.

Everyone seems to be looking for his 15 minutes of fame through unscripted TV these days, but chances for success are slimmer than a toothpick -- in some cases as little as 1 in 50,000. Looking to beat the odds? You may want to check out "How to Land a Spot on Reality TV," a Nov. 19 class offered by the Learning Annex and moderated by Jim Dobson, a celebrity publicist whose clients include Benicio del Toro and Roseanne, as well as various unscripted-TV "stars."

A roundup of entertainment headlines for Tuesday. The process has begun to evict Nadya Suleman, aka Octomom, from her home, according to a report. ( Radar Online ) Police have recovered Nicolas Cage's stolen Superman comic book, Action Comics No. 1, which is worth more than a million bucks. If he gets it back, will we be spared from another terrible Nicolas Cage movie? ( Los Angeles Times ) Tickets for Prince's 21-night residency in Los Angeles go on sale Tuesday.

The Early Show Patti Stanger; Jessica Biel; Tim Love. (N) 7 a.m. KCBS Today Michael Bublé performs. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC Good Morning America Boyz II Men performs; author Andrea Wong. (N) 7 a.m. KABC Live With Regis and Kelly Jessica Biel ("Valentine's Day"); chef Marcus Samuelsson. (N) 9 a.m. KABC The View Jeff Bridges; Katharine McPhee performs. (N) 10 a.m. KABC The Doctors Author David Zinczenko. (N) 11 a.m. KCAL The Bonnie Hunt Show Phil Keoghan; Gilles Marini; Noah Mills.

A roundup of entertainment headlines for Tuesday: Chewbacca is coming to "Glee. " ( Huffington Post ) Carrie Underwood and Jason Aldean won big at the American Country Awards. ( MTV ) Rosie O'Donnell is engaged to girlfriend Michelle Rounds. ( Los Angeles Times ) Universal will unveil its plans for the new "Harry Potter" attraction in L.A. today. ( Los Angeles Times ) Bradley Cooper says "The Hangover III" may be set in L.A. ( New York Daily News )

It had the ingredients of a juicy Tinseltown courtroom spectacle: Actress Sharon Stone versus Mario Kassar and Andy Vajna, the star and producers of the 1992 erotic thriller "Basic Instinct." The tabloids might have dubbed the dispute "The Diva vs.