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"You know, I think I've done that," Romano said in an interview with Fox News Channel's Alan Colmes that aired Wednesday and Thursday. "As far as network sitcoms go, that's my legacy. So I don't want to touch that."

Instead, the star of "Everybody Loves Raymond" said he plans to get back to standup comedy and possibly do an HBO show in the future.

"Something like on HBO, it seems intriguing," he said. "I want to curse. Nine years. It's been nine years since I've cursed on camera."

Though the 47-year-old actor-comedian said he won't be returning to CBS, a spinoff for another character on the show may be in the works.

Ray's sad-sack brother, Robert (played by Brad Garrett), and his wife may be moving in with her parents in Philadelphia, "but it's just in the talk stage now," Romano said.

Though Monday's series finale was filmed months ago, Romano said he still hasn't adjusted to life without a steady job - and doesn't plan to.

Celebs raise money for AIDS research

MOUGINS, France - Penelope Cruz offered the dress off her back and Liza Minnelli sold a song - to help raise money for AIDS research.

The glitzy benefit dinner Thursday on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival brought in more than $3 million, a record at the annual fund-raiser for the American Foundation for AIDS Research, or amfAR.

Host Sharon Stone showed off her talents as a speed-talking auctioneer. When an Alfa GT went on the block, the "Basic Instinct" star told one bidder: "You're good-looking, but you'd be better-looking in that car." It went for $90,000.

Stone hiked up the price of several items by promising a kiss to the highest bidder or offering to tag along with the buyer of a luxury vacation.

Two vanity cases that Stone designed for Louis Vuitton sold for $180,000 each.

Milla Jovovich offered $110,000 for Minnelli to perform "But the World Goes 'Round." Cruz's strapless pearl-colored gown was sold to restaurateur Giuseppe Cipriani for $100,000. And Miramax co-founder Bob Weinstein bought a tennis lesson with Boris Becker and Monica Seles for $100,000.

Salma Hayek, Clive Owen, Benicio Del Toro, Brittany Murphy, Jessica Alba, Javier Bardem, Ziyi Zhang and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were among those attending the dinner. Seats cost $2,500 each.

Hopkins receives honor

LOS ANGELES - Don't forget the Chianti.

Anthony Hopkins, who won an Oscar for his role in "The Silence of the Lambs," will receive the UCLA Medal - the highest honor at the University of California, Los Angeles - during the School of Theater, Film and Television commencement on June 17, the university said Wednesday.

Hopkins, who has been teaching a series of seminars for acting and directing students at UCLA, has appeared in nearly 100 films. His screen credits also include "The Remains of the Day," "Nixon" and "Amistad."

UCLA Chancellor Albert Carnesale will present Hopkins with the medal.

The school's commencement will honor some 250 students in the department of theater and the department of film, television and digital media.

Bill Murray and Sharon Stone share the screen

CANNES, France - In "Broken Flowers," Bill Murray plays a former Don Juan who tracks down four old flames - one of whom is played by Sharon Stone.

Murray has fielded many questions at the Cannes Film Festival about how things went with the "Basic Instinct" star, who smolders in her role as a seductive and bubbly mom.

"It was just a movie scene, it wasn't the real deal," said Murray, deadpan. "We'll see if we hook up down the road. ... You know, she does those movies where you kill people. You gotta watch out for her."

Joking aside, Murray said he admired Stone for her energy and professionalism.

"She came in like she was fueled by nitroglycerine," he said. "She came in really strong, and it was really intense from take one. She really goes for it."