Sunday, September 30, 2007

Annie Lennox Gets On A Soapbox, Miss Moneypenny dies, Holyfield takes on Foreman grill

30 Sep

BBC

Bond star Lois Maxwell dies at 80

Lois Maxwell, who starred as Miss Moneypenny in a string of James Bond movies, dies in Australia aged 80.
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Cruise photo case man found dead

A man who agreed to plead guilty to trying to extort more than $1m from Tom Cruise is found dead.
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Drug is a problem, Michael admits

George Michael says his marijuana use is a problem but insists the drug does not interfere with his life.
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Marriage split for Anne Robinson

The Weakest Link presenter Anne Robinson and her husband are planning to divorce after 27 years.
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PM criticises celeb drug culture

Gordon Brown says celebrities should speak out against drugs, and calls for public figures to act as role models
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Special shows for BBC radio 40th

Tony Blackburn and Smashie and Nicey help BBC Radios 1, 2, 3 and 4 mark their birthdays with special shows.
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Sugababes claim number one spot

Pop trio Sugababes see off competition from Shayne Ward to take number one in the UK singles chart.
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cbsnews

Annie Lennox Gets On A Soapbox

Famous for her 1980s hit with the Eurythmics, "Sweet Dreams," Annie Lennox makes a grand re-entrance into the limelight with her fourth solo album called "Songs of Mass Destruction."[see more details in cbsnews]

Remembering Gene Autry

To a certain generation, Gene Autry remains an idol from long ago childhoods and lifetimes when good always triumphed over evil. But the music and film star was more that a strumming cowpoke: He was an astute businessman with a wild side.[see more details in cbsnews]

entertainmentweekly

'High School Musical': a franchise update

'High School Musical' director Kenny Ortega talks about producing an ice show based on the 'HSM' movies, his favorite dance number from 'Dirty Dancing' — and the very latest news about 'High School Musical 3'[see more details in entertainmentweekly]

msn

BBC to Premiere an American Newscast

BBC Premieres Newscast Specifically for American Viewers Starting at 7 P.m. on Monday
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Feud Watch: Moss vs. Miller, Mariah vs. Diddy

Feud Watch: Moss vs. Miller, Mariah vs. Diddy
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Halle Craves Pickles, Pampering & Protection?

Halle Craves Pickles, Pampering & Protection?
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Hollywood Sending Mixed Climate Messages

Hollywood Sends Mixed Messages on Global Warming With Hybrid Cars but Energy-Guzzling Sets
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Jenna Bush Begins National Book Tour

Jenna Bush Launches 2-Month National Book Tour for Story Based on Her Time at UNICEF
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Josh Turner to Join Grand Ole Opry

Josh Turner, Who Performed on Opry As an Unknown, Accepts Its Invitation to Join
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Los Lobos Show to Benefit Alma Mater

Los Lobos to Perform Concert to Benefit Los Angeles High School Gutted by Fire
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Romance Report: Clooney, Heath, Gyllenspoon

Romance Report: Clooney, Heath, Gyllenspoon
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Turner Featured at Washington Gallery

National Gallery of Art Opens First J.M.W. Turner Retrospective in 40 Years
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usatoday

Man who tried to extort $1M from Cruise found dead

Investigators said it appeared David Hans Schmidt, who faced up to two years in federal prison, had committed suicide.
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yahoo

George Michael says trying to smoke less marijuana (Reuters)

Reuters - British singer George Michael is trying to reduce his consumption of marijuana, the pop star told the BBC on Sunday.



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Ground search resumes for adventurer Fossett (Reuters)

Reuters - Search teams on foot, horseback and all-terrain vehicles resumed their quest on Sunday in western Nevada for millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett, missing since taking off alone in a small plane on September 3.



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Holyfield takes on Foreman grill (AP)

AP - Evander Holyfield once defeated George Foreman in a battle for the world heavyweight boxing title. Now he is seeking to oust his former foe from another arena: the grilling world.
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Los Lobos show to benefit alma mater (AP)

AP - Earlier this year an arson fire in the historic auditorium at Garfield High School charred almost all of the famed portraits that hung on the wall of fame.
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Saturday, September 29, 2007

Duran Duran on Broadway, Avon on men, Man in Tom Cruise Extortion Case on dead

29 Sep

BBC

24 star faces jail if convicted

US actor Kiefer Sutherland could be jailed if convicted of the two drink-driving charges he faces.
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Coppola plea after computer theft

Film director Francis Ford Coppola appeals for the return of his computer backup device following a robbery.
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Duran Duran to play on Broadway

Pop group Duran Duran are to play nine shows at a Broadway theatre in New York in November.
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Special shows for BBC radio 40th

Tony Blackburn and Smashie and Nicey will help BBC Radios 1, 2, 3 and 4 mark their birthdays with special shows on Sunday.
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Young is new Crimewatch presenter

Broadcaster Kirsty Young is to be the new presenter of Crimewatch, the BBC announces.
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entertainmentweekly

'High School Musical': a franchise update

'High School Musical' director Kenny Ortega talks about producing an ice show based on the 'HSM' movies, his favorite dance number from 'Dirty Dancing' — and the very latest news about 'High School Musical 3'[see more details in entertainmentweekly]

Mini TV Watch: Did you dig 'Bionic Woman'?

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fox news

Man in Tom Cruise Extortion Case Found Dead

A man who agreed to plead guilty after trying to extort more than $1 million from Tom Cruise for his stolen wedding photos was found dead in his home.
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msn

Beyeler Highlights Swiss Art Season

Worldwide Homage to Founders of Beyeler Museum Highlights Swiss Art Season
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Feud Watch: Moss vs. Miller, Mariah vs. Diddy

Feud Watch: Moss vs. Miller, Mariah vs. Diddy
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Halle Craves Pickles, Pampering & Protection?

Halle Craves Pickles, Pampering & Protection?
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Man in Cruise Extortion Plot Found Dead

Police: Man Who Agreed to Plead Guilty in Tom Cruise Extortion Plot Found Dead
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Marsha Mason Juggles Stage With Farming

Marsha Mason, New York-Bound, Juggles Stage Demands With Organic Herb Farming in New Mexico
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Romance Report: Clooney, Heath, Gyllenspoon

Romance Report: Clooney, Heath, Gyllenspoon
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usatoday

Avon now calling on men too

A growing number of men sell products from the New York-based beauty company as Avon tries to broaden its appeal.
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Man who tried to extort $1M from Cruise found dead

Investigators said it appeared David Hans Schmidt, who faced up to two years in federal prison, had committed suicide.
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yahoo

Color, art are themes at Milan's womenswear shows (Reuters)

Reuters - Bold colors, high heels and an artist's touch were key themes at Milan's summer 2008 womenswear week which ended on Saturday, epitomized in the stunning gallery gowns that finished Dolce & Gabbana's show on Thursday.



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France honours US filmmaker Lynch, band The Police (AFP)

AFP - France is to award US filmmaker David Lynch with the Legion of Honour -- its top civilian honour -- and induct British band The Police into the Order of Arts and Letters, officials said here Saturday.



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India's entry to Oscars caught in a legal tangle (Reuters)

Reuters - India's official entry to the Oscars in the best foreign film category has run into a legal tangle with the director of a film which came a close second during selection alleging a bias in a court complaint.
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iPod Nano commercial the Apple of singer Feist's eye (Reuters)

Reuters - The use of Canadian singer-songwriter Feist's song "1, 2, 3, 4" in an iPod Nano TV spot is generating major attention -- online and on the Billboard charts.



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"Sultan of Sleaze" dead after apparent suicide (Reuters)

Reuters - A Phoenix man who was expected to plead guilty for trying to extort more than $1 million from actor Tom Cruise for stolen wedding photos, was found dead in his home from an apparent suicide, police said on Saturday.
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Uncle Kracker pleads guilty to assault (AP)

AP - Uncle Kracker pleaded guilty Friday to a misdemeanor assault charge in an incident last month at a Raleigh nightclub.



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