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Board approves News Corp split into two entities

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:56:04 -0400

WASHINGTON - Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation Friday announced the planned separation of the $76-billion conglomerate into two distinct publicly traded companies, with one to be renamed 21st Century Fox and the publishing firm to retain the News Corp brand. The split has been formally approved by the Board of Directors. The Company announced appointments to the Boards of Directors of both ...

$2.6 mn necklace spirited away at Cannes Film Festival

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:52:38 -0400

CANNES - A second suspected jewellery heist was reported at the Cannes Film Festival, with a single necklace by Swiss jeweller De Grisogono worth nearly $2.6 million reported missing. In the case of the first gem loot at the Cannes Film Festival, thieves literally tore out a safe filled with roughly $1 million-worth of jewels from a hotel room. The second time around the event took place at ...

Bradley Cooper not a good kisser

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:50:02 -0400

After locking lips with Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper, his "Silver Linings Playbook" co-star Jennifer Lawrence told him he is a "wet kisser". Cooper didn't take it as a compliment. "After the second take she said, 'You're a wet kisser,'" dailystar.co.uk quoted Cooper as saying. "You don't want to hear that. It was not a compliment,'" he added. The actor also denied dating Lawrence. "I could ...

Its splitsville for Contostavlos Simpson

Sat, 25 May 2013 10:31:02 -0400

Singer Tulisa Contostavlos has split from her footballer boyfriend Danny Simpson, reports thesun.co.uk. Contostavlos had been dating the Newcastle United defender for six months. But reports that emerged earlier this week indicated that their relationship had hit the rocks. According to friends of the 24-year-old singer and Simpson, 26, the duo decided to end their romance after a make-or-break ...

Why sex doesnt sell in movies anymore

Sat, 25 May 2013 07:50:04 -0400

Movie stars are no longer attracting moviegoers to theatres with steamy scenes, as film studios pour cold water on the idea that sex sells. But as the number of nude bodies appears to be dropping on cinema screens, TV producers are picking up the slack and titillating viewers in an effort to keep them on plot. A recent market report commissioned by Warner Bros identified that it is females who ...

News Corp. Board approved companys split into two public traded entities

Sat, 25 May 2013 07:50:02 -0400

News Corporation Board has approved the split of its company into two publicly traded entities putting a step forward in separating its entertainment businesses from the publishing division. The board announced the terms of share distribution, named the board of directors for both the firms, and a 500 million dollars stock-buypack program for the new corporation. In a report by Fox News, the ...

Amanda Bynes doesnt need rehab say parents

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:20:01 -0400

Hollywood actress Amanda Bynes, who was arrested for drug possession, does not need to go to a rehabilitation centre, according to her parents. Her mother Lynn and father Rick want her to seek treatment at a psychiatric hospital instead, reports contactmusic.com. "Amanda has been clearly using drugs, yes, including marijuana, but that is just the symptom. The fact is Amanda suffers from severe ...

Winona Ryder feels shoes define character

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:00:01 -0400

Hollywood actress Winona Ryder believes that a woman's choice of dressing, especially footwear, speaks volumes about her personality. "What you wear - and it always starts with your shoes - determines what kind of character you are," femalefirst.co.uk quoted Ryder as saying. "A woman who wears high heels carries herself very different to a girl who wears sneakers or sandals. It really helps ...

Mariah Careys dress splits

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:50:01 -0400

Singer Mariah Carey suffered a wardrobe malfunction while chatting with a TV host, but she carried on with the show despite it. During her appearance on the show, she blurted out "my dress just popped", and quickly placed her hands over her chest to cover her bosom, reports thesun.co.uk. Soon, she was helped to zip it back. She checked the label and said: "I love you, Donatella (Versace), but ...

Ive been offered work in exchange for sexual favours says Myleene Klass

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:40:03 -0400

UK singer Myleene Klass has said that sleaze is rife in show business. The 35-year-old pianist told the Mirror that in her opinion, there is not a single person in the entertainment industry who has not come across casting couch. She said that she hears stories all the time and since she's a boss now it happens less to her, but people still say sleazy things to her. Klass said that in this ...

MJ was dubbed the freak by gig comeback bosses

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:20:03 -0400

Michael Jackson was called "the freak" by concert comeback bosses, it has been revealed. The late singer's mum Katherine heard how AEG Live's Ted Fikre mocked the star in emails, the Daily star reported. An LA court was told that another boss at the firm, which was organising his world tour, referred to the King Of Pop as "creepy". Months before Jackson's death in June 2009, the exchange ...

Katy Perry thinks R-Patz deserves someone better than K-Stew

Sat, 25 May 2013 02:50:03 -0400

Katy Perry has reportedly encouraged Robert Pattinson to break-up with Kristen Stewart as the singer believes that he deserves a better girlfriend than her. The handsome hunk recently split with his former 'Twilight Saga' co-star after a four year relationship, as his pals, including the 'Wide Awake' hit maker, supposedly told him that he deserves better, Contactmusic reported. A source ...

Mariah Carey bursts out of dress on GMA

Sat, 25 May 2013 02:00:02 -0400

Mariah Carey suffered a wardrobe malfunction when her dress popped open on stage during the 'Good Morning America's' Summer Concert Series in Central Park on Saturday morning. The back of the singer's skin tight pink dress popped open while she was being interviewed by the show's host, Lara Spencer, the New York Post reported. She blurted out "my dress just popped" and quickly placed her hands ...

Whose cat is beautiful Chechen leader vs TV celebrity

Fri, 24 May 2013 23:10:02 -0400

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov entered into a bizarre public row with a Russian socialite over whose cat was the "most beautiful". "Dear friends! Me and Tina Kandelaki are having an argument over whose cat is more beautiful. I think it's mine. What do you think?" Kadyrov tweeted. Kadyrov also posted a photo of his white cat, Zazulya, on Instagram. "Tina Kandelaki is a friend, but the truth is ...

Juried show shines spotlight on region’s artists

Sat, 25 May 2013 21:09:49 -0400

Showcasing their versatile talents, the Uniontown Art Club is holding its sixth annual Regional Juried Fine Art and Craft Exhibition and Sale through June ...

NYPD investigating Amanda Bynes allegations of sexual assault

Sat, 25 May 2013 21:09:00 -0400

NEW YORK – Internal Affairs officers on Saturday were looking into allegations made by actress Amanda Bynes that New York Police Department officers sexually assaulted her when she was charged with heaving a marijuana bong out the window of her 36th-floor Manhattan apartment. The 27-year-old former child star first alleged during her arraignment on Friday that police illegally entered her ...

Only Lovers Left Alive Cannes Review

Sat, 25 May 2013 21:08:50 -0400

Cannes: Hollywood Gives Back at Star-Filled AmfAR Gala (Column) Vampire stories come in all shapes and sizes and the blessed and afflicted couple here is well-dressed, madly sophisticated, has impeccable taste in music and literature (the couple’s closest friend ...

Celebrity Matchmakers at Elite Connections Help La Toya Jackson Find Love

Sat, 25 May 2013 21:08:23 -0400

"Life as a matchmaker is never boring, always exciting, and sometimes exhausting," Elite Connections founder Sherri Murphy says. Yet, the Mother-Daughter team at celebrity matchmaking ...

Mariska Hargitay Confirms Her Return to Law Order SVU

Sat, 25 May 2013 21:07:22 -0400

The season 14 finale left fans wondering about the fate of Detective Benson after she wasn't expected to return to work and was being held at ...

Movies Coen brothers say casting Llewyn Davis star was stroke of luck

Sat, 25 May 2013 20:20:26 -0400

Once past a crucial casting decision, Joel and Ethan Coen could get on with “Inside Llewyn Davis,” their non-sarcastic ode to early folk ...

Two Songs That Led Keith Carradine From Screen To Broadway

Sat, 25 May 2013 20:17:08 -0400

wasn't your typical Broadway musical; it was about a group of Texans trying to win a new truck at a local dealership. Actor Keith Carradine played JD Drew, one of the contestants. Though the show closed in April after just 56 performances, Carradine received rave reviews and a Tony nomination for best actor. It's not the first nomination for the 63-year-old, who's been acting on ...

Present Music ends season with delicious fun

Sat, 25 May 2013 20:14:29 -0400

Present Music . Milwaukee's new-music ensemble mixed art installations, solo and ensemble performances of music by the likes of Elliott Carter and Ted Hearne ...

The young blood whos making her mark CELEBRITY INTERVIEWSTeenage actress Saoirse Ronan has spent half her life working and racking up one of...

Sat, 25 May 2013 20:13:38 -0400

The young blood who's making her mark ; CELEBRITY INTERVIEWSTeenage actress Saoirse Ronan has spent half her life working and racking up one of Hollywood''s hottest CVs. As she sinks her teeth into her latest role as a vampire, she tells SHEREEN LOW why she sometimes feels old before her time IT'S hard to believe that Saoirse Ronan is only 19. Her CV depicts an enviable career ...

Violin player uses music to help community

Sat, 25 May 2013 20:05:35 -0400

David France uses the money he makes playing the violin to fund Revolution of Hope, an after-school orchestra he started a few months ago in the disenfranchised community of Roxbury. NBC's Chelsea Clinton ...

Celebrities head to the Snakepit Ball

Sat, 25 May 2013 20:00:33 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - It's race-eve Saturday, and that means it's time for a special tradition. It's the 10th year for the Snakepit Ball event, held in the Indiana Roof Ballroom. Guests and celebrities walked the red carpet until 7 p.m. This year, the British-American rock band Foreigner will be entertaining the crowd. In case you didn't know, the term "snakepit" ...

Accidents spotlight nation’s aging infrastructure

Sat, 25 May 2013 19:22:13 -0400

some high pro file accidents lately involving both have raised some worrisome questions about the state of this country's rails and highways. the latest happened ...

Cannes Philippe Rousselot Awarded Festivals First Cinematography Honor

Sat, 25 May 2013 18:31:42 -0400

Ryan Gosling reunites with his "Drive" director Nicolas Winding Refn in this bloodbath set in the Bangkok underworld, which premieres in the Cannes ...

No winner of bumper Lotto jackpot

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:48:15 -0400

There was no winner of tonight's lotto jackpot worth EUR10m.The numbers drawn were 10, 11, 21, 35, 37 and 42.The bonus number was 43. Wednesday's lotto jackpot is now heading for ...

The inside scoop on summer outdoor music in Minnesota

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:44:10 -0400

With the Basilica of St. Mary in the background a sold-out "Rock the Garden" concert at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis featured Solid Gold, The Decembrists, Calexico and Yeasayer Saturday June 20, 2009. (photos: Chris Polydoroff) Minnesotans famously love to make the most of the summer, and as always, there are numerous outdoor festivals for folks who enjoy music under the blue ...

Katrina Razon–out of the shadow of her billionaire father and into her own music spotlight

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:11:16 -0400

KATRINA Razon spinning at Lifestyle Asia Royal Gala Besides her striking beauty, Katrina Razon has people falling under the spell of her music. Stepping out of the shadow of her father, billionaire businessman Enrique Razon, she has emerged as a full-fledged musician--first as a disc jockey working on the turntable, and later as a remixer of music and a composer. Lifestyle Asia recently tapped ...

Amanda Bynes Tweets Post Arrest I Was Sexually Harassed By One of the Cops

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:05:56 -0400

Bynes wrote Saturday. "It's all lies. I was sexually harassed by one of the cops the night before last which is who then arrested me. He lied and said I threw a bong out the window when I opened the window for fresh air. Hilarious. He slapped my vagina. Sexual harassment. Big deal.""I then called the cops on him," she continued. "He handcuffed me, which I resisted, ...

Elisabeth Rohm discusses her struggle with infertility

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:05:37 -0400

(CBS News) Despite years in the spotlight, actress Elisabeth Rohm, best known for her role on "Law and Order," kept her struggle with infertility private, until now. The actress-turned-author is out with a new book called "Baby Steps: Having the Child I Always Wanted (Just Not as I ...

Three more arrests in connection with Woolwich attack

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:05:32 -0400

Police in Britain have arrested three more people in connection with the killing of Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich earlier this week.Counter Terrorism Police detained the men - all in their twenties - in south-east London on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.Officers used a taser on two of them.Searches are taking place at four addresses.The main suspects in this investigation remain in ...

Redemption for Arjen as final lives up to all expectations

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:05:32 -0400

This Champions League final did not just live up to expectations, it surpassed them all.Any lingering regrets that an English club, or Barcelona and Real Madrid, had not made it to Wembley lasted about 90 seconds, as Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich tore into each other with a gusto that lasted all the way until Arjen Robben's 89th-minute goal settled this utterly absorbing contest.What a ...

New look Cork coast past Limerick

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:05:31 -0400

Cork 3-17 Limerick 0-8Cork got their defence of the Munster SFC off to a pain-free start as they easily saw off Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds.Last July, Conor Counihan's side visited the Ennis Road venue and beat Clare by 3-16 to 0-13, and this was much the same in outcome, though six of the Rebels' starting 15, and sub Andrew O'Sullivan, were making their championship ...

Robben the hero for Bayern at Wembley

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:05:31 -0400

Borussia Dortmund 1 Bayern Munich 2 Arjen Robben provided the perfect answer to the doubters by scoring an 88th-minute winner to settle a brilliant Champions League final in favour of Bayern Munich at Wembley.The glory goal came 12 months after Robben's lowest point, when he missed the penalty that would have beaten Chelsea.Tonight that frustration was forgotten as Bayern joined Liverpool as ...

Noise From Music Fest At Chicagoland Speedway Has Neighbors Up In Arms

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:02:26 -0400

JOLIET, Ill. (CBS) – It’s an electronic dance music festival, not race cars, making noise this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet. And as WBBM’s Bob Roberts reports, some people are up in arms about ...

Friends fear over Rihannas party habits

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:22:56 -0400

Rihanna's friends are worried she is partying too much.The 'Stay' singer - who is currently on her 'Diamonds' world tour - has reportedly been going out a lot since ending her relationship with her on/off boyfriend Chris Brown recently because she is heartbroken that he is spending time with his ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran again.A source close to the 25-year-old star ...

Father drowns while attempting to rescue child off Wexford coast

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:22:55 -0400

A 39 year old father has drowned in Co Wexford while trying to rescue his child. It is understood three teenagers got into difficulty while swimming in Courtown Harbour at around 12.50pm this afternoon. The father of one of the teenagers swam out to try and save them but got into difficulty and drown. The teenagers managed to swim to shore and raise the alarm. The Courtown RNLI and the coastguard ...

Kanye Wests New Slaves Screening in Houston Shut Down by Police

Sat, 25 May 2013 15:41:32 -0400

Kanye West Slams MTV: 'They Don't Like Givenchy Kanye' West planned to project the music video for his new song around the world Friday night, including at three Houston locations. However, the showing at the Rothko Chapel was shut down before it even ...

Woman airlifted to Beaumont after fall at Killiney quarry

Sat, 25 May 2013 15:39:52 -0400

A 33 year old woman has been airlifted by helicopter to Beaumont Hospital this afternoon after falling at the quarry in Killiney in Dublin. It is believed the woman is a foreign national who was walking with two others. She has suspected head and spinal injuries. The Dun Laoghaire Coastguard team and Rescue 116 from Dublin arrived at the scene at about 2pm this afternoon, less then 20 minutes ...

French soldier stabbed in Paris commercial district

Sat, 25 May 2013 15:08:58 -0400

A soldier has been stabbed in the throat in the French commercial district of La Defense outside Paris.The stabbing comes just days after British soldier Lee Rigby was hacked to death on a London street in broad daylight in a suspected terrorist attack that has raised fears of potential copycat strikes.However, there was no immediate confirmation of any link to the France attack today.Military ...

Cannes The Missing Picture Wins Un Certain Regard Prize

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:56:38 -0400

CANNES – The Un Certain Regard sidebar named its winners on the second to last day of the festival, with the jury awarding the top prize ...

Michael Bolton Opens Up Has a Problem With Some Rap Music But Loves Jay-Z Tells Kanye West to Chill

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:25:33 -0400

Rappers Jay-Z (L) and Kanye West perform at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles. Michael Bolton has opened up on a range of topics, speaking about Kanye West and Jay Z, as well as speaking about his private life and becoming sexually active at a young age.The Connecticut-born singer spoke in depth to the Huffington Post on May 24, revealing that when Kanye West and Jay-Z covered a song ...

OBrien wins unprecedented ninth 2000 Guineas at the Currage

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:10:44 -0400

Magician secured trainer Aidan O'Brien his ninth Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas and his 29th domestic Classic with a devastating performance at the Curragh.The Ballydoyle trainer had made a last-minute adjustment to his team, with the defection of Cristoforo Colombo elevating the Dee Stakes winner Magician (100-30) to the shortest-priced of his four runners and he was partnered by ...

Donegal and Roscommon to meet in Nicky Rackard Final

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:10:44 -0400

Goals were key for both Donegal and Roscommon as they booked a meeting in the Nicky Rackard Cup final at Croke Park in a fortnight's time, following semi-final wins this afternoon.Lee Henderson was Donegal's hero as they claimed a 5-12 to 2-9 win over Monaghan at O'Donnell Park, Letterkenny.Out through injury in recent weeks, the Sean Mac Cumhaills clubman laid down a firm marker ...

Body of man recovered off Courtown Harbour

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:10:43 -0400

The body of a 39 year old man has been recovered from the sea in Co. Wexford. The remains were discovered in Courtown Harbour at around 12.50pm this afternoon. The body has been taken to Wexford Hospital, where a post mortem examination is due to take place. However, garda say they are treating it as a "tragic ...

Jennings and Heaslip tries see Schmidt bow out with Pro12 title

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:10:43 -0400

Leinster 24 Ulster 18 On Joe Schmidt's final game as head coach, and at the fourth time of asking, Leinster are Rabo Direct Pro12 champions thanks to a six-point win over Ulster at the RDS this afternoon.Tries from Shane Jennings and Jamie Heaslip helped the Blues to their first league title. Jonathan Sexton struck four penalties and a conversion.All of Ulster's points came from the ...

Nothing to separate FF and FG in latest support poll

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:10:43 -0400

Fianna Fail and Fine Gael are neck-and-neck in political support for the first time since 2008.That is according to a new opinion poll due to be published in tomorrow's Sunday Business Post. Both parties are on 26 per cent support. The Red C survey of over 1,000 voters nationwide was carried out last Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, as the Alan Shatter penalty points controversy was in full ...

Hezbollah leader vows to help Assad

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:10:43 -0400

The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah has warned that the fall of Syrian president Bashar Assad's regime would give rise to extremists and plunge the Middle East into a "dark period".He vowed his Shiite militant group will not stand idly by while its chief ally in Damascus is under attack.In a televised address, Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah said Hezbollah members are fighting in Syria ...

Release Concert by Acharaugo Dancing Group in Norway takes place in Oslo on the 8th of June

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:06:53 -0400

NNE BARA" (Mother,s Role) – specifically embracing the role of being a mother is something that should be cherished. The concert is scheduled to take place atKanonhallen (Peter Mllers vei 2, 0585 Oslo) starting18.00. ...

Same singer same choir new gender

Sat, 25 May 2013 13:30:06 -0400

Griffin Nichol used to be a woman who sang soprano in the New Zealand Youth Choir. Now, he's back in the choir as a man with a powerful tenor voice. Nichol has been selected again after making the female-to-male transition through a testosterone course from 2010. He admits not knowing what would happen to his singing career was his biggest ...

Video Putting female infertility in the spotlight

Sat, 25 May 2013 13:25:23 -0400

Anthony Mason and Anne-Marie Greene speak with "Law and Order" actress, and now author, Elizabeth Rohm about making her private battle with infertility ...

Video The rise and fall of the classic station wagon

Sat, 25 May 2013 13:25:19 -0400

Anthony Mason speaks with Sam Smartt and Christopher Zaluski, co-directors of the new movie "Wagonmasters," which celebrates the rise and fall of the classic station ...

Video Madeleine Peyroux sings Changing All Those Changes

Sat, 25 May 2013 13:25:19 -0400

Big changes for the 2012-2013 season! Watch the current week's episode for FREE up to a week after it airs or subscribe for access to all shows, classic episodes and ...

Video A peek Behind the Candelabra

Sat, 25 May 2013 13:25:18 -0400

Anthony Mason speaks with Huffington Post executive entertainment editor Mike Hogan about the hype surrounding HBO's highly anticipated Liberace movie "Behind the ...

Video The Dish Delicious welcome to summer burgers

Sat, 25 May 2013 13:25:18 -0400

Chef Sara Moulton, Host of "Sara's Weeknight Meals" on PBS, shares some of her favorite recipes for the ultimate burgers and trimmings to kick off the start of the summer ...

Kerry seal place in Christy Ring final but Down and Meath cant be separated

Sat, 25 May 2013 13:25:14 -0400

There was drama aplenty in the Christy Ring Cup semi-finals this afternoon, with Down and Meath having to do it all again after an extra-time draw, while Kerry advanced to the decider following a comfortable win over Kildare.A 91st minute Stephen Clynch point ensured another game will be required to separate Down and Meath after a 2-22 to 1-25 draw in Trim after extra-time.Clynch fired 16 points ...

Hartley sees red and puts Lions place in jeopardy

Sat, 25 May 2013 13:25:13 -0400

Dylan Hartley could be suspended from the British and Irish Lions tour after he was sent off during the Aviva Premiership final.The Northampton captain was dismissed on the brink of half-time at Twickenham, amid claims that he swore at referee Wayne Barnes following his decision to award Leicester a penalty.Hartley had been warned about his language by Barnes just two minutes before he was sent ...

Westwood in contention at Wentworth

Sat, 25 May 2013 13:25:13 -0400

Lee Westwood admits it will be ironic if his first victory since moving to Florida comes in England tomorrow, where the world number 12 could win his maiden BMW PGA Championship at the 20th attempt.Westwood goes into the final round one shot behind Spain's Alejandro Canizares after a 67 gave him an eight-under-par total of 208 at a gloriously sunny Wentworth.Canizares birdied the final two ...

Can Will Hoge save country music

Sat, 25 May 2013 12:40:09 -0400

May 25--Will Hoge started his career as a rock 'n' roller, but by 2012, his songwriting had come to the fore. "Even If It Breaks Your Heart," a song that Hoge co-wrote and recorded on his 2009 album "The Wreckage," became a No. 1 country single for the Eli Young Band. By the end of the year, on the power of that song, he was nominated for a Grammy Award, a Country ...

Veteran playback singer Soundararajan passes away

Sat, 25 May 2013 12:27:50 -0400

Veteran Tamil playback singer T M Soundararajan passed away at his residence in Chennai on Saturday following a brief illness, family sources said.The 91 year-old singer, who was the numero uno choice of Tamil cinema icons M G Ramachandran and Sivaji Ganesan, was not keeping well for sometime and had recently undergone treatment for breathlessness, they said.Soundararajan is survived by his wife ...

Box Office Report Fast 6 Topping Biggest Memorial Day Weekend of All Time

Sat, 25 May 2013 12:23:26 -0400

is leading a record Memorial Day weekend at the domestic box office, opening to a fuel-injected $38.2 million on Friday for a projected $119.3 million debut, one of the top showings for the holiday and a ...

Will Smith Hosts Fresh Prince Theme Song Reunion on BBC One

Sat, 25 May 2013 12:23:25 -0400

Just what a vacation should be. From a private jet, to an exclusive mansion party, fast cars and beautiful beaches, this video makes Miami seem like paradise. Big Willie ...

5 Biggest Stories of the Week Jennifer Anistons Striptease Justin Bieber Selena Gomezs Backstage Kiss More

Sat, 25 May 2013 12:22:09 -0400

's wardrobe malfunction, star-studded, body-baring moments seemed to be at an all-time high in the past few days.And those weren't the only stories that caught your attention.Check ...

One hundred turn out for Croke Park 2 no vote rally

Sat, 25 May 2013 12:21:42 -0400

Around 100 members of unions against further cuts to pay in the public service turned out for the 'No to Croke Park 2' rally in Dublin today.The campaign wants the government to take note of their 'no' vote to Croke Park 2 and said the Haddington Road Agreement is almost identical to it.They are calling on the government to find an alternative way of making the EUR1bn in ...

Early Apple computer sold for over €500k in Germany

Sat, 25 May 2013 12:21:41 -0400

One of Apple's first computers, a functioning 1976 model, has been sold for a record EUR516,000.German auction house Breker said today an Asian client, who asked not to be named, bought the so-called Apple 1, which the tech company's founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak built in a family garage.Breker claims it is one of only six known remaining functioning models in the world. Breker ...

Good Comedies Take Work and Hollywood Has Stopped Trying

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:40:08 -0400

It seems like it's been years since I've sat in a theater and laughed at a movie from beginning to end. And I'm not talking about the occasional chuckle; I mean full-on, gut-busting, eye-watering laughter. But what do I know? Comedy films, especially adult-oriented ones, are at their financial height right now. In the last few years, R- rated comedies like "21 Jump ...

Friday Box Office Furious 6 Earns $39m Hangover 3 Nabs $14.5m Epic Grabs $9m

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:38:40 -0400

in the film's credits) opened on Friday with a massive $39 million, including $6.5 million in advance-night screenings. That tops the $3.6 million midnight haul and $34 million opening Friday ...

Reclaiming the triumph Thousands complete final mile of Boston Marathon

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:35:45 -0400

Thousands of athletes have joined victims of the Boston Marathon bombings to run and walk the last mile of the race, reclaiming the triumph of crossing the finish line.About 3,000 runners and bombing victims gathered in light rain today to run the final mile of the world's oldest annual marathon. The event, known as OneRun, begun at Kenmore Square and ended at the official finish ...

Gallery A centurys worth of celebrity guests at the Banff Springs Hotel

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:30:20 -0400

These candid poses of actress Marilyn Monroe were taken in Banff and Jasper during a hiatus in the filming of River of No Return in the summer of 1953. They were taken by Look magazine photographer John Vachon, who seems to have unfettered access to Monroe, then at the height of her ...

Polanskis Venus seduces on last day of Cannes festival

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:25:44 -0400

Director Roman Polanski (L) takes pictures as cast members Emmanuelle Seigner (C) and Mathieu Amalric (R) pose during a photocall for the film ''La Venus a la Fourrure'' (Venus in Fur) at the 66th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes May 25, ...

Van der Sar Moyes has big shoes to fill

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:21:21 -0400

Edwin van der Sar believes new Manchester United boss David Moyes faces a virtually impossible task trying to fill the shoes of Sir Alex Ferguson.The Dutchman spent six years at Old Trafford until his retirement in 2011, winning four Premier League titles and the Champions League.Having spoken to Ferguson a couple of weeks before the dramatic confirmation that he was to stand down, Van der Sar ...

Cleverly eyes Froch showdown

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:21:20 -0400

Nathan Cleverly remains hopeful that Carl Froch's fight with Mikkel Kessler tonight can be the springboard to an all-British light-heavyweight showdown.Froch will put his IBF super-middleweight belt on the line in tonight's rematch with WBA title-holder Kessler, who beat him by unanimous decision after a memorable battle in Kessler's native Denmark.Should Nottingham fighter Froch ...

Family affair for Molinari brothers

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:21:19 -0400

Francesco and Edoardo Molinari were today hoping to turn the BMW PGA Championship into a family affair as good weather produced equally good scoring at Wentworth.Francesco held a one-shot lead going into the third round after rounds of 70 and 68 in miserable conditions which claimed notable scalps in defending champion Luke Donald and Ryder Cup team-mates Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell and Ian ...

Federer fit and raring to go

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:21:19 -0400

As Rafael Nadal makes a much-anticipated return to grand slam tennis, Roger Federer will tomorrow begin his 54th consecutive campaign at one of the sport's big four tournaments.Not since the US Open in 2000, when the Swiss star was a highly touted 18-year-old, has Federer missed a slam.Eighteen titles later, the 31-year-old is in sight of the appearance record held by South African Wayne ...

Kardashian convinces Kanye to make reality TV appearance

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:21:19 -0400

Kim Kardashian had to beg Kanye West to attend her baby shower because it is being filmed for an E! special.The 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' star - who is expecting her first child in July with the 35-year-old rapper - has allegedly guilted him in to making an appearance at the bash, even though he wants nothing to do with her reality TV show.A source told gossip website ...

Psy to perform in Indonesia South Korean diplomatic celebration

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:14:51 -0400

South Korean pop star Psy will perform in Indonesia at a concert celebrating diplomatic ties between the two countries, his management agency said Saturday. The performance -- which will not be staged as a solo concert -- will mark Psy's first visit to Indonesia, the Jakarta Globe reported. The "Gangnam Style" singer will perform July 6 at the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex in ...

Venus in Fur Cannes Review

Sat, 25 May 2013 10:24:08 -0400

Cannes Film Festival Revi... The play premiered Off Broadway in 2010 and transferred uptown the following season, making an overnight New York stage star and eventual Tony Award winner out ...

Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight Cannes Review

Sat, 25 May 2013 10:24:07 -0400

Director Stephen Frears' historical drama recreates the inner workings of the 1970 Supreme Court as it determined the fate of Muhammad Ali for refusing to fight in the Vietnam ...

Bugg One Direction make me feel disheartened

Sat, 25 May 2013 10:22:23 -0400

Jake Bugg has said that One Direction make him feel "disheartened".The 'Seen It All' singer - who has been involved in a war of words with the 'Little Things' group for several months now - said he would never join a boy band as he doesn't consider them real musicians due to their lack of song-writing.He said: "I would never consider being in a boy band. ...

Community tributes to soldier

Sat, 25 May 2013 10:22:23 -0400

Touching tributes continued to be paid to Drummer Lee Rigby in Woolwich today, as the community stood united in condemning the soldier's brutal death.A steady stream of well-wishers added to the hundreds of flowers left at the corner of John Wilson Street, where three days earlier the 25-year-old father-of-one was hacked to death by two suspected terrorists.In one heartfelt tribute, a ...

Opt for life logo likely for Dublin jersey

Sat, 25 May 2013 10:22:22 -0400

Dublin GAA Chairman Andy Kettle has confirmed that approaches have been made to the Metropolitans to have the 'Opt for Life' charity logo on their jerseys during the Championships this summer.Former Derry footballer Joe Brolly, who spearheads the organ donation charity, has talked to Dublin GAA chiefs about having the logo emblazoned on their shirts in a bid to increase awareness.The ...

Hands-on Use gMusic on iOS to listen to Google Play Music All Access

Sat, 25 May 2013 10:20:31 -0400

introduced its Google Play Music All Access streaming subscription service. Like its main competitors, Spotify and Rdio, the service costs $9.99 a month (or $7.99 if you sign up before June 30) and gives users access to its entire archive of music to stream. But the service is limited to desktop browsers and Android users, which is a bit of a bummer for those with iPhones and iPads who are only ...

Nico Rosberg takes pole position in Monaco Grand Prix qualifying

Sat, 25 May 2013 09:40:30 -0400

Fastest in all three practice sessions, Rosberg followed that up when it mattered most by taking top spot on the grid ahead of tomorrow's Monaco Grand Prix.For a split second it appeared as if Hamilton would beat his team-mate, only to be ousted from pole by 0.091secs by the German, who was also on pole in Bahrain and Spain.From such a mighty position, and unlike in the last two races when ...

Lorient absence confirms Becks end

Sat, 25 May 2013 09:21:11 -0400

David Beckham's illustrious professional career has officially come to a close after he was left out of the Paris St Germain squad to play Lorient at the Stade du Moustoir tomorrow on the final weekend of the French season.The 38-year-old tearfully walked off the Parc des Princes pitch to a tremendous reception from both his team-mates and the crowd after being substituted in the 3-1 win ...

Hany Abu Assads Omar entertainment with a twist at Cannes

Sat, 25 May 2013 08:45:29 -0400

The action starts with the young baker Omar (the newcomer Adam Bakri) climbing over the separation wall - dodging surveillance cameras and bullets in the process -- so that he can see his secret love Nadja (Leem Lubany). Fed up with being constantly harassed, Omar and his joke-spewing friends Amjad (Samer Bisharat) and Nadja's brother Tarek (Eyad Hourani) decide to exact some revenge and ...

Music teacher honored given car

Sat, 25 May 2013 08:27:18 -0400

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - North Side High School music teacher Ed King II owns his dream car. On Friday night, after hundreds of donations, King's friends and family gave him the keys to his 2011 black Ford Mustang. King was surprised with his new ride at the end of the school's 40th annual Evening of Jazz concert. "I hope my wife doesn't think I'm having a midlife ...

David Wild Stop The Celebrity Bloodsport Leave Amanda Bynes Alone

Sat, 25 May 2013 08:21:20 -0400

Watching major media coverage about Amanda Bynes recently, I hit my breaking point. Is the self-destructive behavior of a troubled young actress who used to be on a TV really so entertaining or newsworthy? Not to me it isn't. I met Amanda Bynes a few times years ago doing award shows. She seemed like a very nice kid. I have absolutely no idea what the hell is going on with her these day, and ...

Morning Fix Pandora Revenues Subs Rise With Listening Caps Sonys $1.5 Bil. Bond Sale Daft Punk Rocket Up Social 50

Sat, 25 May 2013 08:19:29 -0400

Pandora's gains in its most recent fiscal quarter were helped by an increase in subscribers that stemmed from the listening caps the company placed on mobile listening in March. The company added over 700,000 net new subscribers to its Pandora One, ad-free service in the quarter, a 114% increase ...

Amanda Bynes Two Truths and a Lie

Sat, 25 May 2013 08:19:25 -0400

"I don't smoke pot." These were possibly (probably) fibs.So in the wake of Bynes' latest controversy, we decided to look back at some of her bolder statements in the past and decipher what was (probably) the truth and what was (probably) not, via the popular icebreaker game Two Truths and a ...

Richards grateful to Mancini

Sat, 25 May 2013 08:19:03 -0400

Manchester City defender Micah Richards has thanked former manager Roberto Mancini for the first taste of success of his career.Mancini, who was sacked earlier this month, often appeared to have issues with Richards and regularly questioned his fitness or form, or used him sparingly.But the right-back has spoken in glowing terms of the Italian, who oversaw FA Cup and Barclays Premier League ...

Tulisa splits from boyfriend

Sat, 25 May 2013 08:19:02 -0400

Tulisa Contostavlos has reportedly split from boyfriend Danny Simpson.The former 'X Factor' UK judge's relationship with the soccer star has come to an end after six months following talks about their future earlier this week.An insider told The Sun newspaper: "Tulisa and Danny have been having problems for a while now and have been arguing a lot."They have been trying to ...

Liam Gallagher offers sibling olive branch in new album

Sat, 25 May 2013 08:19:02 -0400

Liam Gallagher appears to ask his brother Noel Gallagher to end their feud on the new Beady Eye album.On the song 'Don't Brother Me' the rocker seemingly offers his sibling an olive branch and a chance to end their war of words which has been going on since Noel, 45, quit Oasis after a backstage bust-up with his younger brother in Paris in August 2009.On the track he sings: ...

PSNI investigate partial explosion of viable pipe bomb

Sat, 25 May 2013 08:19:01 -0400

In Belfast, the PSNI are investigating the circumstances surrounding a viable pipe bomb that partially exploded on a residential street yesterday.Detectives are appealing for information about the incident that happened in the Melrose Street area at approximately 10.45pm last night.The army bomb squad removed the device for further forensic examination.No one was seriously ...

OneD demand leads to second Dublin date

Sat, 25 May 2013 08:19:01 -0400

Demand for One Direction concert tickets was so high this morning that a second Dublin date has already been added.Frenzied fans went into overdrive as they tried to get their hands on tickets with many queuing up overnight outside Ticketmaster outlets, while others went online.The concert promoters said there are still tickets available but they are selling well.Meanwhile the five-piece have ...

Priest who defied Mafia is beatified in Sicily

Sat, 25 May 2013 08:06:30 -0400

ROME (AP) -- An Italian priest who stirred consciences with his anti-Mafia preaching and was gunned down by mobsters has been honored by the Vatican as a ...

Equity At 100 More Than Just A Broadway Baby

Sat, 25 May 2013 07:36:36 -0400

His statue may be a Theater District landmark now, but George M. Cohan caused no small amount of trouble for Actors' Equity early in its history. The union marks its 100th anniversary this ...

Hollywoods visual effects industry in trouble

Sat, 25 May 2013 07:35:46 -0400

Iron Man is the latest superhero to take Hollywood by storm. The third film of the billion dollar franchise is packed with action and computer-generated visual effects that capture the imagination of the audience. To see Iron man donning his suit is pure joy for people who enjoy this genre. But the companies in Hollywood that make such visuals possible are in grave ...

American Band College concert tickets on sale

Sat, 25 May 2013 07:35:13 -0400

The American Band College is celebrating 25 years of offering a summer program for band directors to learn from experts in their fields as well as earn a masters ...

Imagine on Broadway set to seek charter

Sat, 25 May 2013 07:34:01 -0400

FORT WAYNE – In the face of a forced shutdown, Imagine Schools on Broadway held an emergency board meeting Friday to consider avenues for keeping the charter school open this fall, including reapplying for a charter through Ball State University.Ball State, which sponsors charter schools, decided this month not to renew the charters of three Fort Wayne schools – Imagine Schools on ...

Bands skateboarders kick off Makati Circuitfest 2013

Sat, 25 May 2013 07:33:26 -0400

Riley Hawk, son of legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk, shows of his skateboarding trick during the opening of the Circuitfest 2013: Music and Skate festival in Circuit Makati Saturday. MATIKAS SANTOS/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines - The Makati Circuitfest 2013 kicked offSaturdayafternoon with live performances from international bands and Riley Hawk, son of legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk. A+ ...

No one would offer me films like Dabangg 2 or 3 Idiots says Ranbir Kapoor

Sat, 25 May 2013 07:19:20 -0400

Born in a family of cinestars, Bollywood's star actor Ranbir Kapoor says he never entered filmdom with the intention of becoming a star. He also said the current crop of actors are no comparisons to the likes of Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, who have an "aura" about them.Ranbir, who has proved his mettle film after film since debuting with unimpressive "Saawariya" in ...

Man arrested after woman claims she was falsely imprisoned in Dublin hotel

Sat, 25 May 2013 07:12:10 -0400

A man has been arrested for allegedly holding a woman against her will in Dublin last week.A woman has accused the man of falsely imprisoning her at a city centre hotel last Sunday.Detectives arrested the man outside Beaumont Hospital shortly after 9am this morning - and are questioning him at Mountjoy Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice ...

Man arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences after TV interview on Woolwich murder

Sat, 25 May 2013 07:12:09 -0400

In the UK, a 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences, following a TV interview - in which he claimed one of the Woolwich murder suspects had been approached by MI5 to work for them.Abu Nusaybah, a friend of one of the suspects, was speaking to the BBC and was arrested there shortly afterwards. Meanwhile, a preliminary report into what the intelligence services knew ...

Survey reveals parents pay €15k to child minders

Sat, 25 May 2013 06:45:25 -0400

According to a new survey parents are paying as much as EUR15,000 a year to child minders.A report complied by the Irish Independent reveals the extent of the burden on Irish families to meet childcare costs.The findings shows the cost of childcare is forcing many women to give up their jobs or work part-time.The survey outlines the wide variation in fees charged across the country with parents ...

Female suicide bomber injures 11 in Russian region of Dagestan

Sat, 25 May 2013 06:21:37 -0400

MAKHACHKALA, Russia - A female suicide bomber injured at least 11 police officers and civilians, including two children, in the southern Russian region of Dagestan on Saturday, police said. Police spokesman Vyacheslav Gasanov said the bomber blew herself up in the central square in the provincial capital, Makhachkala. He did not give details about the injured children. Since 2000, at least two ...

Legal advice taken over putter ban

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:58:01 -0400

Masters champion Adam Scott is among nine players taking legal advice over the ban on anchored putters.The R&A and USGA confirmed on Tuesday that the ban will come into effect from January 1, 2016, with Rule 14-1b approved after consideration of comments and suggestions made during the 90-day consultation process.South Africa's Tim Clark said he was among "a fair number" of ...

Dettori hoping for swift resolution

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:58:01 -0400

Frankie Dettori is hoping to get clearance early next week from the French authorities to return to race-riding after his six-month worldwide ban.The 42-year-old was back home on Friday after spending the previous two days trying to sort out an issue with France Galop, with the aim of returning to the saddle in time for the Investec Derby meeting at Epsom.Dettori had planned to be back in action ...

Owner says there was no reason to enclose tiger who killed zoo keeper

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:58:00 -0400

In the UK, the owner of an animal park where a zoo keeper was mauled to death by a tiger said that she had "no reason" to be in its enclosure.Sarah McClay died from her injuries after being attacked at South Lakes Wild Animal Park, in Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, yesterday ...

Cameron Diaz brushes up on her politics to find love

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:58:00 -0400

Cameron Diaz is reading up on politics in order to find a man.The 'Gambit' actress has enlisted the help of workout video guru Jane Fonda to help her find love, and the elder star has suggested she brushes up her intellectual abilities to broaden her chances of finding a new boyfriend.A source said: "Cameron's tired of playing the airhead blonde and wants to take the next step ...

Pupils and teacher burned to death

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:58:00 -0400

Police have said that a teacher was among the 17 burned to death in eastern Pakistan when a minibus taking children to school suddenly caught fire.Police earlier said that all 17 who died in the Saturday morning blaze in Gujrat, about 120 miles northwest of Islamabad, were children aged between 6 and 12.Officer Ijaz Ahmad said a short-circuit next to a leaking petrol tank started the blaze. ...

Chris Brown names puppy X

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:57:59 -0400

Chris Brown has renamed his new puppy after his new album 'X'.The 'Fine China' singer - who debuted his 13-week old English bulldog earlier this week - has decided to change the dog's name from Chief to X.The 24-year-old singer revealed his pet's new name in a video posted on his website on Friday, saying: "Right now I'm just chilling with this little guy. ...

Bynes parents do not think rehab is a solution

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:57:59 -0400

Amanda Bynes' parents do not think she needs to go to rehab.The 'She's The Man' star - who was charged with attempted evidence tampering, reckless endangerment and marijuana possession in court on Friday after police received a report of a disorderly person and arrested her at her New York City apartment on Thursday - is being encouraged by her concerned parents Rick and Lynn ...

Ora feels like a proper adult

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:57:59 -0400

Rita Ora finally feels like a "proper adult".The 22-year-old singer - who is believed to be dating Calvin Harris - recently splashed out on a new house for her parents, and says moving into the property market has stopped her feeling like a child.She said: "I signed the contract to buy my mum and dad their first house yesterday, so now I'm officially a homeowner, like a proper ...

ISPCC to highlight day of remembrance for missing children

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:34:19 -0400

A day of remembrance and solidarity for missing children across the world will take place today with events being held here in Ireland.The ISPCC will highlight 'International Missing Children's Day' by placing a focus on the needs of families who have not been able to locate their loved ones.22 countries across Europe operate a missing child hotline to assist families who find ...

Anti-Muslim abuse increases after Woolwich murder

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:34:18 -0400

In the UK, it is feared the murder of soldier Lee Rigby has provoked an increase in anti-Muslim abuse.The organisation 'Faith Matters' said that 150 incidents have been reported in the last few days - where as they normally receive between four and six reports each day.The incidents include attacks on mosques, racial abuse and comments made on social media."There has been a ...

Westwood in confident mood

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:10:34 -0400

Lee Westwood believes he is the man to watch in today's third round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth as he seeks the 41st win of his career.While Ryder Cup team-mates Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell, Ian Poulter and defending champion Luke Donald missed the halfway cut, Westwood found himself three off the lead held by another Medinah colleague Francesco Molinari.Molinari's second ...

Queues form as One D tickets go on sale

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:42:59 -0400

Tickets for One Direction's 'Where We Are Tour' go on sale at 10am this morning.The bands 2014 gigs- include a homecoming date for Niall Horan at Croke Park on Saturday May 24 2014.Eager fans have been queuing since the early hours at Ticketmaster outlets to ensure they get their hands on ...

Protests against property tax to continue ahead of deadline

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:42:59 -0400

A series of car cavalcades and rallies are taking place in Dublin and around the country this weekend in protest against the property tax.It comes just a few days ahead of next Tuesday's deadline to pay the charge.Revenue officials say over 1.1 million homeowners have filed their returns, and that anyone still wishing to do so can log on to www.revenue.ie.However, the Campaign Against Home ...

Breakthrough technology for children with autism showcased in Westmeath

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:42:58 -0400

An information day on new learning software for children with autism will take place in Westmeath today.The breakthrough technology teaches children with the condition to learn through pictures rather than words.The internet based learning experience is supported by Disney Pixar and Adobe.Enda Dodd developed the new software - he explains why its so important:"I think that any parent that ...

Brave New Films AFL-CIO and SEIU Team Up With Brave New Films to Tell Public That Multimillionaire John McCain Is the Real Elitist

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:33:49 -0400

AFL-CIO and SEIU Team Up With Brave New Films to Tell Public That Multimillionaire John McCain Is the Real Elitist LOS ANGELES - August 18 - This morning, Brave New Films will distribute to its list of 500,000 people a new online video meant to bring attention to John McCain's exorbitant personal wealth. 'McCain's Mansions: The Real Elitist' makes the case that ...

The hottest French films of 2013

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:20:57 -0400

Jeune Et Jolie , or Young And Beautiful, by Franois Ozon, the story of a young woman's sexual awakening. Perhaps only French cinema could get away with this trope, but the performance by ...

Katy encourages Pattinson to make the break

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:18:41 -0400

Katy Perry allegedly encouraged Robert Pattinson to break up with Kristen Stewart.The 27-year-old British actor dumped his former 'Twilight Saga' co-star - who had a brief fling with married director Rupert Sanders last summer - recently after more than four years together because his friends, including the 'Firework' singer, reportedly told him that he deserves better.A ...

ASTI and TUI not satisfied with Haddington deal

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:18:40 -0400

Two of the country's largest teachers' unions said that they do not believe the new public sector pay deal is enough of an improvement on Croke Park II.In a statement last night, the ASTI and the TUI said they still believe it is possible to reach an agreement if talks resume.That is despite the Finance Minister's warning that there will be no further negotiations - and that the ...

Man in custody after €1.7m drugs seizure in Dublin

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:18:40 -0400

A man remains in Garda custody this morning in connection with a EUR1.7m drugs haul on Dublin's northside.The 36-year-old man was arrested after garda searched a house on The Strand, Donabate on Thursday and recovered almost EUR1m worth of ecstasy tablets and EUR700,000 in cannabis herb.The man is being questioned at Mountjoy Garda ...

Marines killed by militants

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:55:29 -0400

At least seven marines and four Abu Sayyaf militants have been killed in a clash amid an offensive against al Qaida-linked gunmen accused of carrying out recent kidnappings in the country's south, Philippine military officials said.Military spokesman Brigadier General Domingo Tutaan said nine other marines and about 10 Abu Sayyaf fighters were wounded in the gun battle today in Tugas village ...

Woolwich murder suspect asked to work for MI5

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:55:29 -0400

In the UK, it has been claimed that one of the Woolwich murder suspects was asked to work for MI5.During a TV interview, a friend of Michael Adebolajo said the suspect was approached by the security service.The BBC has said that Abu Nusaybah was arrested shortly after the interview on their Newsnight ...

Jimmy Fallon Unleashes Epic Game of Thrones Parody

Sat, 25 May 2013 02:29:24 -0400

In the short, Fallon plays an Eddard Stark sort of character, and is forced to discipline a member of the writers Late Night’s Watch for writing hacky jokes and defend his Iron Desk from a Joffrey-esque usurper. We don’t want to spoil too much, but sufficed to, say has a rather interesting take on Daenerys and Drago. Watch until the end for a pair of special ...

Cheap Wicked Tickets SuperbTicketsOnline.com Announces Reduced Pricing On Tickets For Broadway Production At Gershwin Theatre Wicked tickets are available at SuperbTicketsOnline.com that have been reduced in price for Broadway showings at New York039

Sat, 25 May 2013 01:41:50 -0400

MILWAUKEE, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The hugely popular musical had a San Francisco tryout in 2003 and had its official opening there at the Curran Theatre. On Broadway, it opened at Gershwin Theatre on October 30, where it is still playing today. Touring productions are occurring at different locations across the U.S. and elsewhere. SuperbTicketsOnline.com has reduced the prices of ...

Spotlight shifts to Srinivasan

Sat, 25 May 2013 01:39:49 -0400

arrest of Gurunath Meiyappan , the head of the Chennai Super Kings franchise, has turned the spotlight on to his father-in-law N Srinivasan, the BCCI president and managing director of India Cements, the franchise owner. It is not yet clear what Srinivasan's plans are - his immediate response to the news of Gurunath's arrest was to say he would not resign - but there appears to be a ...

Review SPCO has a bittersweet homecoming with music to match

Sat, 25 May 2013 01:17:31 -0400

Matthias Pintscher It felt a lot like both hello and goodbye at St. Paul's Ordway Center on Friday night. The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra played the first post-lockout concert at its home hall after two weekends at Neighborhood Series venues, and the musicians received an enthusiastic ovation when they took the stage. But some sadness crept in with the realization that some of the musicians ...

Celebrity birthdays on May 25

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:35:34 -0400

Celebrity birthdays on May 25 Actor Ian McKellen is 74. Actress-singer Leslie Uggams is 70. Actress Karen Valentine is 66. Actress Patti D’Arbanville (“New York Undercover”) is 62. Actress Connie Sellecca is 58. Actor-comedian Mike Myers is 50. Actress Anne Heche is 44. Actresses Sidney and Lindsay Greenbush (“Little House on the Prairie”) are 43. Actor Jamie ...

Cheer up youre in Cannes This years movies have lots of things going for them but a cheery view of humanity is not one of them

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:33:16 -0400

You couldn't say Cannes film festival wasn't fun. Who wouldn't want to sit in the Lumire Theatre after a screening of Nicolas Winding Refn's flamboyantly violent Only God Forgives - of which I greatly approved - while one half of the auditorium cheers and the other boos? Normally you have to attend professional "wrestling" to encounter that level of audience ...

Audra McDonald Releases New Album Appears In Nationally Televised Solo Concert

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:31:38 -0400

televised concert , featuring selections from the album, on PBS' Live from Lincoln Center. She talked recently at the New York office of Nonesuch, her recording company, about her work, influences and ...

Lebanese singer Razan introduces dubstep to the Arab World with new video

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:27:10 -0400

Who would have thought that scandalous Razan would be the one introducing dubstep to the Arab world? The Lebanese bombshell Razan Moghrabi had been trying to lay low ...

Georges Moustaki French Singer and Songwriter Dies at 79

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:17:30 -0400

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Leonardo DiCaprio Surrounded by Hot Women on Yacht in Cannes—See the Pic

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:13:19 -0400

soaked up the sun on the French Riviera during the Cannes Film Festival last week, appearing to be quite relaxed while surrounded by a bevy of bikini-clad women on Phillip ...

Cannes Hollywood Gives Back at Star-Filled AmfAR Gala

Fri, 24 May 2013 23:07:32 -0400

In her latest Film Files column, Sharon Swart gets an auction scoop from Harvey Weinstein and catches up with Jessica Chastain, who says of the fundraiser's growth from last year: "I was hoping we'd double it, and we made even ...

Zach Braffs Kickstarter Campaign Passes $3 Million as Kate Hudson Anna Kendrick Join His Film

Fri, 24 May 2013 23:06:04 -0400

The campaign is now closed to further donations and...it's moviemaking time!Braff tweeted nonstop yesterday about approaching the milestone, his missives ...

TV exclusive The Damned talk play music

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:25:28 -0400

The pioneering English punk-rock band sat down Thursday for a UT-TV interview. They also did what Damned guitarist Captain Sensible tells us is the first unplugged performance of the group's ...

Hangover Part III Take a gamble on these Las Vegas films

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:20:01 -0400

Over the decades, Sin City has been the backdrop for musicals such as 1941's "Las Vegas Nights," featuring a very young Frank Sinatra, Oscar-winning best films (1974's "The Godfather: Part II," 1988's "Rain Man"), dramas (1995's "Leaving Las Vegas") and countless comedies including 2009's blockbuster "The Hangover" and the ...

Folklife day 1 Strike up the bands

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:17:52 -0400

NW Folklife Festival got off to a mellow start Friday afternoon with mostly clear skies and light crowds. Ukulele players happily co-existed with brass bands; belly dancers with Irish cloggers. Here, the LoveBomb Go-Go Marching Band of Portland Oregon stopped near the Fisher Green Stage to entertain onlookers. Folklife continues through Monday night at Seattle ...

SAG-AFTRA Responds to Foreign Royalties Lawsuit

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:00:21 -0400

Labor The union added that it would "vigorously respond in the appropriate forum in due course." The suit was reportedly filed by former SAG president Ed Asner and others. Counsel for the plaintiffs did not respond to a message left Friday afternoon. Foreign levies (also called foreign royalties) result from sums that collection societies in certain countries collect based on various ...

Mariah Carey Sings Good Morning America Cleans Up Her Vocals—Watch Now

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:58:44 -0400

have not yet responded to requests for comment.But you can't miss the difference between the two feeds: The live East Coast performance is, to quote Carey ...

Stone Temple Pilots sue its former singer

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:58:25 -0400

LOS ANGELES The Stone Temple Pilots accuse former frontman Scott Weiland of misusing the band's name to further his solo career and want a judge to strip the rocker of his ability to use the group's name or songs. A lawsuit filed Friday in Los Angeles accuses Weiland of being chronically late to concerts while the group was together and having his lawyer attempt to interfere with the ...

Egg Drop wins turf debut at Hollywood Park

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:17:10 -0400

INGLEWOOD, Calif. -; Egg Drop was successful in her turf debut, winning the $57,842 feature by three-quarters of a length at Betfair Hollywood Park on ...

On Netflix Streaming Entertainment Is New Development for Traditional TV

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:15:30 -0400

There's money in the banana stand, but what about in streaming entertainment? Traditional TV shows are showing up on online-only venues, including "Arrested Development," which is getting a second wind on Netflix after being canceled in 2006. Gwen Ifill talks to show producer Brian Grazer and Eric Deggans of the Tampa Bay ...

The Addams Family wraps up Broadway at the Tennessee series News Sentinel

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:11:57 -0400

The creepy, kooky "Addams Family" dance their dark family dynamics into the Tennessee Theatre May 31-June 1. The musical starring Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, Lurch, Pugsley, Uncle Fester and Grandma is the last of the theater's 2012-13 Broadway at the Tennessee ...

Golden era of French popular song closes with death of singer Georges Moustaki

Fri, 24 May 2013 21:01:30 -0400

Franco-Greek singer and songwriter Georges Moustaki plays the piano at his home in Paris in 2008. Photograph: Stephane de ...

Mike Darnell on Fox Exit It Wasnt About Idol

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:50:35 -0400

The late Friday press release announcing that Fox alternative programming chief Mike Darnell is vacating his post after 18 years with the company came as a shock to TV industry observers -- and fittingly so considering he was among the pioneers of the reality genre with such shows as "When Animals Attack!" and "World's Scariest Police Chases." The bulk of Darnell's ...

Howard Stern Fixates on Katie Courics Fantastic Legs—Watch Now

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:50:23 -0400

"Basically, I just put lotion on them," offered a somewhat flustered Couric. "That's my secret.""Is that what it is? It's lotion? And they're fabulous!" Stern continued, looking again at Couric's legs. "And she crosses them with the high heels! I mean, it's very sexy."" ...

Amanda Bynes Denies Ever Having a Bong in Post-Arrest Tweet

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:50:23 -0400

arrested last night and has been charged with reckless endangerment, tampering with evidence and marijuana possession after, according to police, she threw a bong out of a window after officers spied it in her apartment while responding to a call about a disorderly ...

Video Colin Farrell talks Epic new role

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:50:06 -0400

Colin Farrell is shedding his Hollywood bad boy image with a series of upcoming roles in films like the animated children's tale "Epic." Farrell spoke to CBSNews.com's Ken Lombardi about "Epic" and several of other his upcoming ...

Stone Temple Pilots Sue Ex-Frontman Scott Weiland

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:46:34 -0400

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Stone Temple Pilots accuse former frontman Scott Weiland of misusing the band’s name to further his solo career and want a judge to strip the rocker of his ability to use the group’s name or songs. A lawsuit filed Friday in Los Angeles accuses Weiland of being chronically late to concerts while the group was together and having his lawyer try to interfere with ...

Ricky Gervais Almost as Handsome as Johnny Depp—Well He Asked

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:42:49 -0400

together cover a lot of bases when it comes to appealing qualities.But Gervais was far more concerned today as to which of them is, simply, more aesthetically pleasing. So he asked his Twitter followers to weigh in!"Seriously, who's better looking? RT for Cool Gervais Favourite for Ugly Depp," the actor and cocreator ...

Hanson Gets Into the Beer Business With Mmmhops

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:42:48 -0400

brothers are officially in the brewing business with Mmmhops Pale Ale, a joint venture with Mustang Brewing in their native Oklahoma that they debuted ...

Amanda Bynes Bong Arrest Fallout What Punishment Could the Troubled Star Face

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:42:45 -0400

broke down Bynes' arrest for allegedly throwing a bong out of her window.NBC News' Shimon Prokupecz who broke the story last night, also phoned in to chat about the troubled 26-year-old's booking on charges of reckless endangerment, tampering with evidence and criminal possession of marijuana. He also speculated about what punishment Bynes may ...

Michelle Obama Dances With Kids During Visit to D.C. Elementary School—See the Pic

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:42:45 -0400

certainly knows how to work a room!In this case, it was a kindergarten classroom at Savoy Elementary School in Washington D.C., where the patrons were, well, pint-size. The first lady paid a visit to the youngsters, brightening their day with some silly dance moves performed in unison and imparting an important message about hard work and ...

Melanie Laurent Pregnant Star Debuts Baby Bump on 2013 Cannes Red Carpet

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:42:43 -0400

stepped out Thursday night at the amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Benefit in Southern France with some exciting news.As she posed in front of photographers with her hands on her stomach, the 30-year-old made it clear that she was pregnant with her first ...

Pats go two points clear - Airtricity League Roundup

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:42:14 -0400

With erstwhile leaders Sligo Rovers drawing 0-0 at Limerick, Christy Fagan scored for the fourth time in as many games to help send St. Patrick's Athletic two points clear at the top of the Premier Division table after a 2-0 win over Bohemians at Dalymount Park.Utterly dominant form the off, St. Pat's ran up their matchwinning lead inside two minutes midway through the first half as ...

Reports Actor Tim Curry Recovering From Stroke

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:39:03 -0400

Actor Tim Curry and Marcia Hurwitz attend the Museum of the Moving Image salute to Alec Baldwin at Cipriani 42nd Street on February 28, 2011 in New York City. (credit: Stephen Lovekin/Getty ...

PBS Memorial Day concert remembers Charles Durning

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:37:38 -0400

Not only does a traditional concert honor America's military in general this year, it remembers one of its own. Charles Durning was a Tony-winning and Oscar-nominated co-star of such projects as "The Sting," "Dog Day Afternoon" and "Tootsie"; a recipient of a Silver Star, a Bronze Star and three Purple Hearts for his World War II service; and a frequent ...

Music Heard on Air for May 24 2013

Fri, 24 May 2013 19:04:37 -0400

MUSIC: SONG: Tar Hani ARTISTS: Bombino CD TITLE: Agadez CD LABEL: Cumbancha START TIME: 21:00 GWOT INTERVIEW GEO QUIZ GEO ANSWER (PEGASUS) END TIME: ...

University of Kentucky Symphony wows Chinese audiences with American music

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:57:52 -0400

UK Symphony Orchestra members at the Lingyinsi Monastery: Ally Corsaut, Leigh Dixon, Alison Ward, Nate Williams, Kristen Petty and Tyler Simms. Photo by Beverly Fortune | ...

Local eco-friendly music festival Rock the Green canceled for 2013

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:57:43 -0400

Local earth-friendly music festival Rock the Green, which featured a performance from Imagine Dragons last year, has canceled its plans for a 2013 ...

Driehaus Museum Premiers Mix and Mingle at the Movies Program Debuts with Classic Film Version of The Great Gatsby

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:57:41 -0400

CHICAGO, May 24, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Got Gatsby Fever? If so, the Museum has the cure with the premiere of its new annual program "Mix and Mingle at the Movies," which celebrates classic films with a Gilded Age connection. The Program debuts Saturday, June 8th at 7 p.m. and features The Great Gatsby (1974). In homage to Jay Gatsby's famous parties, this special ...

Great Gatsby Does Great Box Office

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:57:35 -0400

Baz Luhrmann's lavish adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's great American novel, The Great Gatsby, has crossed the $100 million mark at the domestic box office after only 14 days in release. In addition, the film opened at the top of the international box office, taking in $43 million in 49 territories and scoring the number one spot in the key markets of France, Italy, Spain, Germany, ...

International Music Summit Wrap U.S.’s Influence on Dance Music IMS Voting Judy Weinstein Honored

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:36:10 -0400

The International Music Summit wrapped up earlier today in Ibiza after its third and final day of panels. Before the conference-goers went to hear Maya Jane Coles DJ the first of many official after parties, they heard speakers continue conversations begun the previous two days about the future of dance music. Day three's panels seemed to connect around the growing pains of an exploding ...

The National Darius Rucker Heading for Top 3 Debuts on Billboard 200 Chart

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:36:09 -0400

album. The set should arrive at No. 2 on next week's Billboard 200 chart, with perhaps 70,000 sold -- so say industry forecasters. Their last album, ...

Amanda Bynes Theyre Not 5 Child Stars Who Grew Up Without Major Issues

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:36:02 -0400

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Splash News "Former child star" has an eerie ring to it, especially when it comes before "turned troubled startlet who ...

Chris Brown Reveals Name of His New Puppy and Next Album

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:36:01 -0400

Brown also revealed, "This is also my album title so make sure you go get it. It's coming out real soon."Brown's latest single "They Don't Know," featuring late singer ...

Amanda Bynes Arrest Watch Her Perp Walk Into NYC Courthouse

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:36:00 -0400

wacky blond wig , is surrounded by dozens of media members asking her questions while being led into the building by several officers.After facing a judge, Bynes has since returned home ...

Reese Witherspoon Goes on a Smiley Shopping Spree—See the Pics

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:35:59 -0400

was all smiles when she went on a shopping spree yesterday morning in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles that she calls home.The actress looked as if she had just finished a workout, sporting running pants, tennis shoes and a black ...

Move Over Mally Justin Bieber Snaps Pics With Possible New Pet Kitten

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:35:59 -0400

cuddling up to a new pet kitten?The singer snapped multiple photos of an adorable cat on Instagram a few days ago.One shot has the cute critter looking up in the air with a funny ...

Zoe Saldana and New Man Marco Perego—See First Pic of the Hot Couple

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:35:58 -0400

actress and her Italian artist beau has surface over a month after it was taken.In the pic, Saldana and Perego are caught driving away from the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood after a date night out together in mid ...

Heidi Klum Recycles a Bridesmaid Dress For Cannes

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:35:57 -0400

You know what they say: Always a supermodel bridesmaid, never a bride. The pale yellow coloring and high-low waistline are totally hot wedding trends, while the ruffles and strapless top are classic wedding styles that don't seem like they'll ever go away...We know two things after seeing this look: We ...

NBC to Air Oklahoma Tornado Benefit Hosted by Blake Shelton

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:35:56 -0400

will go towards the United Way of Central Oklahoma May Tornadoes Relief Fund."Everyone has their way to help, and mine as an entertainer is to perform to help raise money and awareness for this tragedy," Shelton said in a statement. "This is why I want to do this special and especially hold it in Oklahoma City, which is near ground ...

Video Hangover stars say its the end of an era

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:35:39 -0400

Stars of the Hangover trilogy say its the end of an era for them as the third and final video of the series debuts. At the Cannes film festival, director Roman Polanski revealed a restored version of a documentary originally released in 1972. Teresa Garcia ...