This Week In Travel: New Fees,Twitter Wars and More

It’s been a busy week in the travel industry. While the Texas tornadoes that grounded flights and stranded thousands of travelers on Tuesday and Wednesday were top news, there was plenty more going on from new fees to new a new fare class. Delta introduces...

Audacity pays as Belgium's opera defies austerity

Defying hard times in Europe, the Brussels opera house is filling seats by offering bold and innovative shows despite a tight budget, shrinking subsidies and a smaller workforce.

Artifacts worth $3.2 million stolen from UK museum

British police say two Chinese artifacts with an estimated combined value of 2 million pounds ($3.2 million) have been stolen from Durham University's Oriental Museum.

Popular painter Thomas Kinkade dies in Calif.

Artist Thomas Kinkade once said that he had something in common with Walt Disney and Norman Rockwell: He wanted to make people happy.

Cable's Planet Green to change name, program focus

Planet Green is changing course.

Autopsy confirms Davy Jones died of heart attack

An autopsy report confirms Monkees star Davy Jones died of a heart attack.

Winfrey calls her new cable venture a tough climb

Oprah Winfrey says creating her new cable network has turned out to be a steep climb.

Google to nix e-book sales via independent stores

Google is ending a program that allowed independent booksellers to offer e-books from its online store.

Actor Bruce Willis offers to donate Idaho ski area

Bruce Willis says he's willing to give away his central Idaho ski resort to a nonprofit.

'Painter of Light' Thomas Kinkade dies in Calif.

Artist Thomas Kinkade, whose brushwork paintings of idyllic landscapes, cottages and churches have been big sellers for dealers across the United States, died Friday, a family spokesman said.

'Painter of Light' Thomas Kinkade dies at age 54

Artist Thomas Kinkade, whose brushwork paintings of idyllic landscapes, cottages and churches have been big sellers for dealers across the United States, died Friday, a family spokesman said.

Artist Thomas Kinkade dies in Calif. at age 54

Artist Thomas Kinkade, whose brushwork paintings of idyllic landscapes, cottages and churches have been big sellers for dealers across the United States, died Friday, a family spokesman said.

'GMA' has 1-day viewer victory over 'Today'

ABC's "Good Morning America" is claiming a one-day victory in viewership over longtime champ "Today" on NBC.

Calif. artist Thomas Kinkade dies at age 54

California artist Thomas Kinkade, known for his scenes of cottages, country gardens and churches in dewy morning light, died Friday, a family spokesman said.

Bravo plans 'Silicon Valley' reality show

Randi Zuckerberg, the sister of Facebook's founder, is working with Bravo on a TV show about Silicon Valley.

Wreck of Titanic to be protected by UNESCO

The remains of the Titanic, under water for almost a century, are to fall under United Nations protection.

Famed founder of Marshall Amplification dies at 88

Jim Marshall, who helped shape the sound of rock with his groundbreaking amplifier designs, has died. He was 88.

TV show 'Stars Earn Stripes' will test celebrities

A new TV competition series that tests celebrities against the demands of military exercises will be produced for NBC.

Fishing show host killed in small plane crash

Authorities say it appears the host of a popular fishing show was killed when his single-engine plane crashed in southwest Florida.

Vedder postpones tour, has nerve damage in arm

Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam has postponed his 15-city U.S. solo tour because of nerve damage in his right arm.

Youssou Ndour named Senegal's cultural minister

Senegalese state television reports that world music icon Youssou Ndour has been named the West African country's minister for culture and tourism.

Heidi Klum files for divorce from Seal in LA

Heidi Klum moved to formally end her marriage Friday from singer Seal a little over two months after they separated.

Judge rules 3,200 mummy mask can stay in St. Louis

A 3,200-year-old mummy mask at the center of an international dispute will remain in St. Louis following a ruling by a federal judge.

Airline employee resigns amid celeb tip-off claims

A Virgin Atlantic employee has resigned following allegations she routinely fed information about the airline's celebrity clientele â€" from Madonna to Sienna Miller â€" to a paparazzi agency.

Tesco's blinkbox starts carrying Disney movies

British online movie service blinkbox will start carrying Disney movies, many of them for rent on the same day they are released for sale.

3 ex-bandmates file suit against Chris Daughtry

Three of Chris Daughtry's former bandmates are suing him, claiming he defrauded them out of proceeds from four songs that included music and lyrics they wrote together.

Muscular Dystrophy Association show leaving Vegas

Last year, the Muscular Dystrophy Association split with comedian and telethon host Jerry Lewis after 44 years. Now, the MDA Labor Day show is leaving Las Vegas.

Nordstrom - Over 10, under 5 Shoe sizes Event April 11-15

Nordstrom - OVER 10, UNDER 5 SHOE SIZES EVENT- April 11-15 Women’s Shoes on one, 702.784.1300. If your shoe size is under 5 or over 10, you won’t want to miss this. It’s five incredible days filled with an expanded selection of brands and styles â€" in just your size. Stop in or call for an appointment.

Nordstrom - Toms One Day without Shoes - April 10

Toms One Day Without Shoes- April 10 12:00pm - 3:00pm. Join us on April 10 and take your shoes off! One day without shoes is the day we raise awareness of the impact a pair of shoes can have on a child’s life by taking off your own. Walk through the mall will begin at Noon. A Toms tee shirt will be given to the first 30 people to rsvp. BP. Shoes on one. 702.784.1400

90 Million Chocolate Bunnies and Other Fun Easter Facts

Chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, Peeps and Cadbury eggs will surely fill children’s Easter baskets this weekend. Easter is a candy retailer’s dream.  More than 120 million pounds of candy are purchased for the holiday every year.  Whatever candy you decide to indulge in this weekend,...

Current TV countersues Olbermann, seeks damages

Current TV has fired back at Keith Olbermann by countersuing its former host and asking a judge to rule he is not entitled to any more money from the network.

Extras sought for Matt Damon 'anti-fracking blockbuster'

Hollywood star Matt Damon is hunting for some "great character faces" for a feature film he is making with director Gus Van Sant said to be critical about fracking for natural gas.

How to Make the Perfect Hard-Boiled Egg

At first glance, hard-boiled eggs seem easy to make — just throw them in water and boil.  While that sounds good in theory, chances are you won’t get that perfectly cooked egg and easy-to-peel shell.  We’ve nailed down the steps you need to take to...

Actress Amanda Bynes arrested on suspicion of DUI

Authorities say actress Amanda Bynes has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after she grazed a sheriff's patrol car.

Potential jurors in Hudson case asked about singer

Potential jurors in the Chicago trial of the man charged in the 2008 slayings of Jennifer Hudson's family members are being asked what they know about the singer and actress.

Annual Vegas Dozen 2012 Event

Saks Fifth Avenue - On Wednesday, April 18, Saks Fifth Avenue will celebrate its annual Vegas Dozen 2012: The Men We Love and Why We Love Them. Twelve men from various backgrounds and professions who exemplify great personal and professional commitment to the community will be honored with the Vegas Dozen Award. The event, benefiting UC San Diego Nevada Cancer Institute, is in its ninth year.

This year’s honorees are Tony Berti, co-founder, Goodie Two Shoes; Chuck Bowling, president and COO, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino; Jeffrey Cummings, MD, SCD, director, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health; Barry Dakake, executive chef, N9NE Steakhouse;Todd Duboef, president, Top Rank Boxing; Jason Feinberg, news anchor, FOX-5 TV; Rick Harrison, owner, Gold & Silver Pawn; Penn Jillette, entertainer; John F. O’Reilly, president and CEO, O’Reilly Law Group; Dave Rice, UNLV Runnin’ Rebels coach; Seth Schorr, CEO, Fifth Street Gaming; and Richard S. Worthington, president and COO, The Molasky Group.

The event will take place at 6 p.m. at Saks Fifth Avenue in the Fashion Show Mall. Ms. Mercedes Martinez of MIX 94.1’s Mark and Mercedes radio show will return as mistress of ceremonies and present each honoree his award. Zowie Bowie will provide entertainment. Wild Truffles and Southern Wine & Spirits will be supplying the food and drinks for this special occasion.

The honorees’ wardrobe will be provided by Saks Fifth Avenue Las Vegas. Vegas Magazine, also a sponsor, will publish a group portrait of this year’s honorees in an upcoming issue. Tickets are $100.00 per person to attend the fundraiser. You may RSVP online at rsvp@nvcancer.org or call (702) 821-0044.

 

Murdoch's News Int'l challenges actress over costs

Rupert Murdoch's News International is challenging celebrity phone hacking victim Sienna Miller over her legal bill, a person close to the case said late Wednesday.

Stifler's mom, Jim's dad hook up in 'Pie' sequel

There's a hint of mature romance â€" or at least hot sex involving older folks â€" in the latest sequel to "American Pie."

New Multitudes honor Woody Guthrie with new album

The idea for the New Multitudes' new album was conceived even before the group was created.

Poet Henri Cole wins $50,000 Jackson prize

Henri Cole has won the sixth annual Jackson Poetry Prize, a $50,000 honor meant to encourage writers considered to have exceptional talent and deserving of wider recognition.

Ubisoft wacky "Rabbids" hop onto Apple gadgets

French videogame star Ubisoft on Thursday unleashed enchantingly wacky "Rabbids" characters on Apple's coveted iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.

Nicole Kidman in talks on Grace Kelly role: report

Australian actress Nicole Kidman is in talks to play the late Grace Kelly, the screen legend who married the prince of Monaco, in a film by French director Olivier Dahan, Variety reported Thursday.

Matt Lauer tells viewers he's staying at 'Today'

Matt Lauer is sticking with NBC's "Today," ending speculation that the top-rated show might have to face ABC's rising "Good Morning America" without him.

Suspect in Hudson family deaths greets jury

Potential jurors are getting their first look at a man accused in the slayings of the mother and two other family members of singer and actress Jennifer Hudson.

List of Tribune stations regained by DirecTV

DirecTV Inc. subscribers in 19 U.S. markets regained access to certain programming Wednesday after the satellite television provider reached a deal ending a contract dispute with Tribune Broadcasting.

Welsh museum remembers Titanic connection

A museum in Wales is commemorating the sinking of the Titanic with written memories from a local man who heard distress calls from the vessel on his homemade radio.

Uzbekistan's first daughter to release new album

The jet-setting daughter of Uzbekistan's aging authoritarian president says she's releasing a new music album.

AU museum marks cherry blossom centennial with art

The American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center in Washington is opening two new exhibits marking the 100th anniversary of Japan's gift of cherry trees to the United States.

Mass. school under fire for changing song lyrics

A Massachusetts elementary school has dropped plans for students to sing songs at a school presentation after parents objected to a change in the lyrics of a popular patriotic song.

Mass. school allows students to say 'God' in song

Students at a Massachusetts elementary school can now sing the word "God" during a school assembly after parents objected when that word was removed from a patriotic song they were taught.

'Evita' star Ricky Martin still feels stage pangs

Ricky Martin commands the stage with an air of confidence, yet the Latin superstar admits to being self-conscious at times.

Exclusive Preview Night at Bare Escentuals

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NY appeals court reinstates case against YouTube

A federal appeals court revived a 5-year-old copyright case against YouTube on Thursday, finding that a jury might conclude that the online video service knew it was infringing rights when it allowed the distribution of videos of popular television shows and other programs.

Fit Event

Macy's - "Multi Vendor" Fit Event - Lingerie Department April 11th All Day!. Stop by the Macy's Lingerie Department today to schedule an appointment or stop by on April 11th. Complimentary consultation with a Macy's Fit Specialist. The perfect fit starts with the right bra. 20% off pass on intimate sale & clearance. Buy 2 get 1 Free moderate bra. See store for details.

Marshall guitar amp creator dies, aged 88

Jim Marshall, the guitar-amp pioneer nicknamed "the Father of Loud", has died aged 88, his company's website announced on Thursday.

Retailer hours April 8th

Fashion Show will be closed this Sunday, April 8th. However, we have a list of who is open so that you can plan ahead.

Retailers -
Forever 21 11am - 7pm
Puma 11am â€" 7pm
Quicksilver 10am - 6pm
Skechers 11am â€" 6pm
Tix 4 Tonight 10am â€" 8pm
Welcome to Las Vegas 9am â€" 8pm

Restaurants Hours
... Capital Grille 4pm -10pm
El Segundo Sol 11am â€" 10pm
Maggiano’s 11am-11pm
RA Sushi 11am â€" 12am (Bar open till 1am)
Starbucks Plaza 6am â€" 10pm
Stripburger 11am â€" 1am

Oprah calls her new cable venture a tough climb

Oprah Winfrey says creating her new cable network has turned out to be a steep climb.

Obama hosts screening of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'

US President Barack Obama hosted a screening of "To Kill a Mockingbird," a classic tale of racial injustice, at the White House on Thursday, ahead of a 50th anniversary television screening.

Another finalist sliced from 'American Idol'

"American Idol" viewers apparently didn't like Deandre Brackensick.

Review: At 'Evita' revival, 1 performer shines

Much of the buzz coming from the new revival "Evita" has been about the spitfire Argentine playing the title role. But all of the heat actually comes from the guy shaking his bon-bon.

Box Office Preview: 'Hunger' likely to eat 'Pie'

"The Hunger Games" will likely eat â€" or sink â€" two returning old favorites this Easter weekend, continuing its three-week supremacy at the nation's theaters with another $28 million to $32 million in its box office basket. This will give Lionsgate's adaptation of the bestseller about teens fighting to the death a total of $300 million in North America alone by Sunday night.

Matt Lauer to stay with 'Today,' signs new deal

Matt Lauer is sticking with NBC's "Today," ending speculation that the top-rated show might have to face ABC's rising "Good Morning America" without him.

Mexican art show focuses on weapons, effects

An art and photo show focusing on the trade in firearms and their deadly effects in Mexico may soon be going to the United States, the same place where many of the weapons come from.

Weinstein Co. scores PG-13 rating for 'Bully'

The Weinstein Co. says the rating for the documentary "Bully" has been lowered from R to PG-13.

The Weinstein Co. scores PG-13 rating for 'Bully'

The Weinstein Co. said Thursday an edited version of the film "Bully" will be released across the U.S. on April 13 with a PG-13 rating.

Olbermann sues Current for $50M, cites glitches

Keith Olbermann claims his former bosses at Current TV owe him more than $50 million and ran an unprofessional show fraught with technical problems.

Barney McKenna, last of original Dubliners, dies

"Banjo" Barney McKenna, the last original member of the Irish folk band The Dubliners, died Thursday while having a morning cup of tea with a friend. He was 72 and had just marked his 50th year with the troupe.

Olbermann's fight with Current TV lands in court

Keith Olbermann is moving his grievances with his former employer Current TV from the airwaves to the courtroom, suing the network for more than $50 million and blasting it for what he claims were shoddy production values.

Current says Olbermann's lawsuit is malicious

Keith Olbermann is moving his grievances with his former employer Current TV from the airwaves to the courtroom, suing the network for more than $50 million and blasting it for what he claims were shoddy production values.

Judge: 3,200-year-old mummy mask can stay in Mo.

A St. Louis museum can keep hold of a 3,200-year-old mummy's mask, a federal judge has ruled, saying the U.S. government failed to prove that the Egyptian relic was ever stolen.

Olbermann sues Current TV for $50M, cites glitches

Keith Olbermann is moving his grievances with his former bosses at Current TV from the airwaves to the courtroom, suing the network for more than $50 million and blasting it for what he claims were shoddy production values.

APNewsBreak: 'Three Cups' author to stay with CAI

"Three Cups of Tea" author Greg Mortenson will remain the face of the charity he co-founded, despite his having to repay $1 million after an investigative report released Thursday concluded he mismanaged the organization and misspent its money.

Groundbreaking black NY journalist Gil Noble dies

Gil Noble, the longtime host of WABC-TV's groundbreaking public affairs program "Like It Is," where he interviewed such notables as Nelson Mandela, Muhammad Ali and Jesse Jackson, died Thursday. He was 80.

5 great winners of the best original song Oscar

It's been stuck in my head for weeks like a psychotic episode: "My Heart Will Go On," Celine Dion's big, bombastic ballad from "Titanic." Now that James Cameron has finally released the 3-D redo of his 1997 shipwreck epic â€" the winner of 11 Academy Awards, including best original song â€" it still won't go away. It goes on ... and on ...

Nordstrom Frill Seekers Spring Lingerie Event

Nordstrom will be hosting our Frill Seekers Spring Lingerie Event on Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21, in the lingerie department. In this fun, biannual event, we invite customers to try the latest lingerie looks with the assistance of a lingerie stylist who will help them find their perfect bra fit.

Every bra purchased from a participating brand during this event also helps women via our partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Click here for more information.

It’s National Caramel Day

Who knew a little burnt sugar could be so popular?  Add the word “caramel” to any menu item and it’s an instant best seller.  A versatile component of a dessert plate, caramel can elevate any candy, ice cream, tart or cake to heavenly status. Salted,...