Tuesday 28 February 2012
Son of Skatalites member killed in Jamaica
Oscars go under the hammer for $3 million
A Los Angeles auction house sold a collection of 15 Oscar statuettes for more than $3 million, two days after this year's Academy Awards show, organizers said.
Ridley Scott to join Japan quake project
Hollywood director Ridley Scott is to take part in a project documenting the first anniversary of Japan's earthquake and tsunami, a television network said Wednesday.
Man gets prison for NY part of art-theft spree
Va AG settles with White House crasher's charity
'American Idol' brings back Jermaine Jones
Jermaine Jones has a second shot at becoming an "American Idol."
Office as shark tank, in tense satire 'Assistance'
If you think your boss is unreasonable, wait until you hear the outrageous demands that must be handled at breakneck speed by various assistants to a wealthy tyrant named Daniel Weisinger.
Ex-wrestler says 'heel' kicked him in bid to win
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The Dialect Quiz: How Well Do You Know Dialects From Around the Country?
Katy Perry Learns to Cook for $50,000
TripAdvisor App Downloaded 25 Times Per Minute
Review: 'Tim & Eric' make leap to big screen
A good example of Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim's uniquely manic comedy comes early in their first movie, "Tim & Eric's Billion Dollar Movie."
Boyish look kicks off Paris fashion week
Paris fashion week is rarely known for understatement, as confirmed by Portuguese designer Fatima Lopes who opened the fall-winter 2012 season with a proverbial bang at the iconic war museum Invalides that houses canons and artillery.
Harvard group seeks degrees for expelled gays
Students and faculty at Harvard University are calling on the school to award posthumous degrees to seven students expelled nearly a century ago for being gay or perceived as gay, and they're timing a rally for their cause to coincide with a visit by Lady Gaga.
Harvard group seeks degrees for gays expelled
Students and faculty at Harvard University are calling on the school to award posthumous degrees to seven students expelled nearly a century ago for being gay or perceived as gay, and they're timing a rally for their cause to coincide with a visit by Lady Gaga.
Tourists’ Close Encounter With Grizzly Bear Caught-on-Tape
Chicago's Lyric Opera to premiere 'Bel Canto'
Best-selling author Ann Patchett's "Bel Canto," the story of terrorists taking hostages at a South American embassy, will find a home on the stage, the Lyric Opera of Chicago announced Tuesday.
Oscarcast rewards ABC with week's top-rated show
Billed as Hollywood's biggest night, the Academy Awards telecast was also TV's biggest show last week, helping crown ABC as overall prime-time winner.
Dion cancels more Vegas shows on doctor's orders
Singer Celine Dion has canceled more shows at Las Vegas' Caesars Palace, citing a virus causing an inflammation of her vocal cords.
Did a Plane Drop Human Excrement Over New York’s Long Island?
New images show Ike's DC memorial amid criticism
New images and documents released to The Associated Press reveal key elements of a planned Dwight D. Eisenhower monument that have been overshadowed by criticism of one section of the design.
Oscars to go under hammer despite protest
A US auction house is selling a collection of Oscar statuettes valued at over $1 million two days after the Academy Awards, despite an official protest, organizers and a report said Monday.
Free Pancakes for IHOP’s National Pancake Day
The top 10 songs and albums on the iTunes Store
iTunes' Official Music Charts for the week ending Feb. 27, 2012:
Paintings Hitler bought found in Czech Republic
A five-year search by a Czech author has discovered that 16 paintings in the Czech Republic were once owned by Adolf Hitler.
Review: 'Not a Film' makes powerful statement
Everything about "This Is Not a Film" is cleverly deceptive, from the title that's so self-deprecating, it sounds like a shrug to its long, first take to its many quiet moments to the peaceful demeanor of its central figure: acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi.
Actress Meryl Streep donates $10,000 to US school
Meryl Streep has donated $10,000 to a charter school in the struggling Rhode Island city of Central Falls after a plug from fellow actress and hometown favorite Viola Davis.
Actress Meryl Streep donates $10,000 to RI school
Meryl Streep has donated $10,000 to a charter school in the struggling Rhode Island city of Central Falls after a plug from fellow actress and hometown favorite Viola Davis.
Gladys Knight, Gavin DeGraw among 'Dancing' cast
Urkel, the Empress of Soul and one of the Green Bay Packers are waltzing onto "Dancing With the Stars."
Obscure story by 'Chicago' playwright discovered
Hudson on witness list for upcoming murder trial
Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson is on the witness list for the upcoming trial of a man accused of killing her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew.
Airlines Raise Fares: 4 Ways to Beat Higher Prices
Tragedy in Rwanda inspires new Fray song
The Fray's new song "Heartbeat" seems to be about reviving a broken relationship, with lyrics like "I wanna kiss your scars tonight, and baby, you gotta try, you gotta let me in."
South Korean conductor to visit Pyongyang
A prominent South Korean conductor will visit Pyongyang this week to prepare for a planned joint concert in Paris by orchestras from North Korea and from France, an official said Monday.
Oscars ratings up as Billy Crystal returns
US television ratings for this year's Oscars show were up 4 percent on last year, despite the absence of major blockbuster movies among films nominated, figures showed Monday.
Stars to celebrate Johnny Cash's 80th with concert
A diverse all-star lineup will celebrate the 80th birthday of Johnny Cash with an April concert.
South Korean maestro in North Korea for rehearsals
A renowned conductor from South Korea is in Pyongyang to rehearse with North Korean musicians before their upcoming performance in France.
Malaysia bans Erykah Badu show over Allah body art
Muslim-majority Malaysia on Tuesday banned a planned concert by Erykah Badu after a photograph appeared showing the Grammy-winning singer with the Arabic word for Allah written on her body.
Oscars kicks off with laughs as 'Artist' eyes gold
Veteran Oscars host Billy Crystal launched Hollywood's biggest night with a spoof video skit featuring the year's key nominees, as silent film "The Artist" eyed Academy Awards gold.
Malaysia scraps US singer show over Allah body art
Malaysia on Tuesday cancelled a concert by American singer Erykah Badu after a local newspaper sparked outrage by running a photo of her with body art that included the Arabic word for "Allah."
Malaysia bans Erykah Badu show over Allah tattoos
Muslim-majority Malaysia on Tuesday banned a planned concert by Erykah Badu after a photograph appeared showing the Grammy-winning singer with the Arabic word for Allah written on her body.
Hollywood 'God' Weinstein rules at Oscars, again
Meryl Streep famously called him "God." And Harvey Weinstein certainly looked omnipotent at the Oscars on Sunday, showing again his peerless skills at campaigning for the coveted golden statuettes.
Pakistani woman wins Oscar for acid attack film
A Pakistani director won her country's first Oscar on Sunday for "Saving Face," a short documentary about acid attacks on women and those who help them recover.
