Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Entertainment

  • Susan Boyle set for biggest album of 2009-HMV

    LONDON (Reuters) - Scottish singer Susan Boyle, who shot to fame after her audition for "Britain's Got Talent" was aired in April, appears set to have the biggest album in Britain this year, music retailer HMV said on Monday.

    1 hour, 20 minutes ago
  • Charlie Chaplin home to become a museum

    Charlie Chaplin's last home in Switzerland will be turned into a permanent place of pilgrimage for fans of the actor, one of his sons says.

    1 hour, 25 minutes ago
  • Carla Bruni, Harry Connick Jr in TV duet

    Carla Bruni, the supermodel wife of President Nicolas Sarkozy, and US crooner Harry Connick Junior reunite on French television for a duet.

    1 hour, 26 minutes ago
  • Rolling Stone Italy names Berlusconi 2009 rock star

    ROME (Reuters) - The Italian edition of Rolling Stone has named Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi its "rock star of the year," paying tribute to his "lifestyle worthy of the greatest rock star."

    November 24, 2009, 5:26 am
  • Fox says will make profit with sci-fi epic Avatar

    ATHENS (Reuters) - 20th Century Fox will make a profit with James Cameron's 3D sci-fi epic "Avatar," Fox Filmed Entertainment chairman Jim Gianopulos said in an interview, and dismissed reports the movie cost $500 million (301.3 million pounds) as "ridiculous."

    November 24, 2009, 5:23 am
  • Fox says will make profit with sci-fi epic Avatar

    ATHENS (Reuters) - 20th Century Fox will make a profit with James Cameron's 3D sci-fi epic "Avatar," Fox Filmed Entertainment chairman Jim Gianopulos said in an interview, and dismissed reports the movie cost $500 million as "ridiculous."

    November 24, 2009, 5:22 am
  • Darwin book found on shelf worth up to $100,000

    LONDON (Reuters) - A first edition of Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species," which had been kept in a toilet bookcase for years, will go on sale this week and is expected to fetch 40-60,000 pounds ($66-100,000).

    November 24, 2009, 5:19 am
  • Japan's Murakami says metaphor more real after 9/11

    TOKYO (Reuters) - In the chaotic world after the Cold War and the September 11 2001 attacks, Japanese author Haruki Murakami says metaphors can be even more powerful than what's real -- a reason why his surreal books are read worldwide.

    November 24, 2009, 5:18 am
  • U2 to headline UK's Glastonbury Festival

    LONDON (Reuters) - Irish rock band U2 are to headline next year's Glastonbury Festival on the 40th anniversary of the world's biggest green field arts and music event.

    November 24, 2009, 5:16 am
  • Weisz, "Jerusalem" win London Standard theatre awards

    LONDON (Reuters) - Rural English tale "Jerusalem" was named best play at the London Evening Standard Theater Awards on Monday, and Briton Rachel Weisz picked up the best actress prize for her role in "A Streetcar Named Desire."

    November 24, 2009, 5:12 am
  • Macau plans Michael Jackson shrine to house iconic glove

    HONG KONG (Reuters) - A casino in the Chinese gambling haven of Macau will open Asia's first Michael Jackson shrine after its owners bought the late King of Pop's iconic white rhinestone glove for $350,000 (210,842 pounds) at a U.S. auction.

    November 24, 2009, 4:56 am
  • Darwin book found on shelf worth up to 60,000 pounds

    LONDON (Reuters) - A first edition of Charles Darwin's "On the Origin of Species," which had been kept in a bookcase in the toilet of a British house for years, will go on sale this week and is expected to fetch 40-60,000 pounds

    November 24, 2009, 4:55 am
  • Strike shuts down Pompidou Centre

    PARIS (AFP) - The Pompidou Centre was forced to shut down on Monday after staff went on strike to protest planned job cuts at the Parisian mecca of modern and contemporary art.

    November 24, 2009, 4:41 am
  • Lebanon to host European film festival from Thursday

    BEIRUT (AFP) - Lebanon is to host its sixteenth annual European Film Festival from Thursday.

    November 24, 2009, 3:23 am
  • Bizarre candidates kick off Philippine election race

    MANILA (AFP) - Bizarre candidates such as the "Ultimate Messiah" and a man who crows like a chicken are seeking their moments of fame by making unlikely bids for president in next year's Philippine elections.

    November 24, 2009, 3:06 am
  • Weisz, "Jerusalem" win Standard theatre awards

    LONDON (Reuters) - Rural English tale "Jerusalem" was named best play at the London Evening Standard Theatre Awards on Monday, and Rachel Weisz picked up the best actress prize for her role in "A Streetcar Named Desire."

    November 24, 2009, 1:50 am
  • Idol to return in 2010

    Australian Idol has proved its staying power thanks to strong grand final ratings and won't be put out to pasture just yet.

    November 24, 2009, 1:16 am
  • Urban professes love for Kidman

    Keith Urban professed his love for Nicole Kidman and daughter Sunday Rose while accepting one of the top honours at the American Music Awards.

    November 24, 2009, 1:03 am
  • Mika finds inspiration in eclectic life

    He's half Lebanese, half American, grew up in Paris, and now lives in London.

    November 24, 2009, 1:03 am

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