Tuesday, 13 March 2012

Not guilty plea in LA from alleged art forger

A Florida man has pleaded not guilty to defrauding a Los Angeles art collector out of more than $2 million by selling him forgeries of the work of Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh and Jackson Pollock.

Queen Victoria's 40 years of mourning Albert

In this book cover image released by St. Martin's Press, "A Magnificent Obsession: Victoria, Albert, and the Death That Changed the British Monarchy" (St. Martin's Press), by Helen Rappaport: The year 1862 was a very good one for merchants of grief. Prince Albert, beloved consort of Queen Victoria, had died the previous December, and his bereft widow declared that the period of public mourning should be "the longest term in modern times."


Judge: Barnes move foes must reimburse legal fees

The Barnes Foundation must be reimbursed $40,000 in legal fees by opponents fighting the world-famous art collection's move from the suburbs to downtown Philadelphia, according to a ruling from the judge who has presided over the long legal battle.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With Healthy Green Foods

By DIANE HENDERIKS, R.D. I remember when I was little staring at the peas or broccoli that were sitting on my dinner plate long after everyone left the table because my mother insisted that we “eat our greens.”  Back then I didn’t realize how important...

Buzz bands seek to cut through chaos of SXSW

Jay-Z performs at the AMEX Sync Showat during SXSW in Austin, Texas on Monday, March 12, 2012. Jay-Z played a hits-filled set for a standing room-only crowd after flying in late Monday afternoon. (AP Photo/Jack Plunkett)Members of the ascendant rock band Alabama Shakes can tell you all about buzz in the 21st century.


The musical of 'Once' lures back a lost stage star

In this theater image released by Boneau/Bryan-Brown, Steve Kazee, left, and Cristin Milioti are shown in a scene from Steve Kazee's dressing room in the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre is a blank slate.


Questlove on Roots, Philly, Fallon and Winehouse

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2011 file photo, musician Questlove from the band The Roots, poses for a portrait in New York. The Roots has released 14 albums, most to critical acclaim, but only two have managed to crack gold status. Though bandleader Questlove might have enjoyed the money that comes along with multiplatinum records, he wouldn’t trade the group’s rarified position in the music world for it. (AP Photo/Carlo Allegri, file)The Roots aren't known for selling records. While the hip-hop band has released 14 albums â€" mostly to critical acclaim â€" only two have managed to crack gold status.


Fans enjoy 'Hunger Games,' energize premiere

Jennifer Lawrence arrives at the world premiere of When it comes to predicting the big-screen success of "The Hunger Games," the fans have spoken. Actually, make that cheered.


'Lorax' is repeat winner at weekend box office

Actors Danny De Vito and Rhea Perlman pose for pictures as they arrive for the premiere of "Dr. Seuss' The Lorax" topped the North American box office for a second straight week, earning $38.8 million over the weekend, industry data showed Monday.


Sutherland regresa a la TV con "Touch"

El actor Kiefer Sutherland posa el 9 de marzo del 2012 en Berlín, donde se encontraba promocionando su nueva serie, Kiefer Sutherland cree que su nueva serie de TV "Touch" romperá barreras culturales.