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‘Megamind’ continues its box-office reign

LOS ANGELES

Will Ferrell’s dastardly schemes continue to succeed, with the animated “Megamind” staying at the top of the box office.

The DreamWorks Animation 3-D comedy, featuring Ferrell as the voice of a super villain, made just over $30 million in its second week in theaters, according to Sunday studio estimates. It’s now made nearly $90 million total.

Opening in second place is the 20th Century Fox action thriller “Unstoppable,” starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pine.

Last week’s No. 2 film, “Due Date,” fell to the third spot with $15.5 million. Among the weekend’s other new releases, “Skyline” opened in fourth place with $11.7 million. And “Morning Glory,” a Paramount comedy set in a network morning show starring Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford and Diane Keaton, opened at No. 5 with about $9.6 million.

Sugarland members settle founder’s suit

ATLANTA

Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of the country duo Sugarland avoided a nasty public trial with the group’s founding member, settling a lawsuit over claims that she was owed an estimated $14 million of the band’s profits after she left to pursue a solo career five years ago.

Sugarland, which last week was named the Country Music Association’s vocal duo of the year, was set to go to trial Monday with founding member Kristen Hall over claims she was owed one-third of the band’s profits even though she quit the band in December 2005.

U.S. District Judge Timothy Batten signed a court order Friday saying the parties reached a settlement. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but Batten gave both sides until Dec. 13 to complete the agreement.

Associated Press