The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) has demanded an apology from "Today" critic Gene Shalit, for comments it describes as "defamatory, ignorant and irresponsible. " What set off the group's outrage was Shalit's review of Brokeback Mountain that aired on Thursday. In it, he described Jack (Jake Gyllenhaal) as a "sexual predator" who "tracks Ennis (Heath Ledger) down and coaxes him into sporadic trysts. " GLAAD charged Shalit Friday with promoting 'defamatory anti-gay prejudice to a national audience. '

Actor Matt Damon married his longtime girlfriend in a private ceremony Friday, according to his publicist. Damon and his girlfriend, Luciana Bozan, exchanged vows in a City Hall ceremony held in New York City, with Bozan's 7-year-old daughter looking on.

Federated Department Stores, the parent company of Macy's announces something new for the 2005 "Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. "Officials say kids of all ages will have a lot to look forward to with six new floats, four giant helium character balloons, and one new novelty balloon set to join the legendary line-up of America's Parade.

In what could become one of the most expensive suits ever purchased, John Lennon's white ensemble he wore in the film "Imagine" has sold for an astounding $118,000. 00. Lennon also wore the suit on the album cover of "Abbey Road". The Austin Princess he drove in the movie "Imagine" went for $150,000.

A new survey reveals more people in Britain believe in ghosts than in God. A poll of more than 2,000 people finds 68 percent believe in ghosts and spirits, while 55 percent believe in the existence of God.