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2010-03-11 04:40:57 entertaiment - other
Art dealer Edelman sued over loans (Reuters)
Reuters - Asher Edelman, a former corporate raider who became an art dealer, has been sued by Emigrant Bank for more than $3.1 million after allegedly defaulting on some loans, including one to buy a sculpture by Alberto Giacometti.
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Art dealer Edelman sued over loans (Reuters)
Reuters - Asher Edelman, a former corporate raider who became an art dealer, has been sued by Emigrant Bank for more than $3.1 million after allegedly defaulting on some loans, including one to buy a sculpture by Alberto Giacometti.
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2010-03-11 02:07:48 entertaiment - other
Jonathan Pryce triumphs in classic Pinter revival (Reuters)
Reuters - Harold Pinter's masterpiece "The Caretaker" mirrors life in that it's not entirely clear what's going on. But the joy, pain and despair are real.
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Jonathan Pryce triumphs in classic Pinter revival (Reuters)
Reuters - Harold Pinter's masterpiece "The Caretaker" mirrors life in that it's not entirely clear what's going on. But the joy, pain and despair are real.
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2010-03-11 01:40:41 entertaiment - other
Conan Turns Michigan Woman's World Upside Down Over Twitter
O'Brien decided last week to pick Sarah Killen as the only person he would follow on Twitter, turning the 19-year-old's life upside down.
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Conan Turns Michigan Woman's World Upside Down Over Twitter
O'Brien decided last week to pick Sarah Killen as the only person he would follow on Twitter, turning the 19-year-old's life upside down.
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2010-03-11 01:00:35 entertaiment - other
'Lost Boys' actor Corey Haim dead in Calif. at 38 (AP)
AP - Corey Haim, a 1980s teen heartthrob whose career was blighted by drug abuse, has died. He was 38.
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'Lost Boys' actor Corey Haim dead in Calif. at 38 (AP)
AP - Corey Haim, a 1980s teen heartthrob whose career was blighted by drug abuse, has died. He was 38.
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2010-03-11 00:56:02 entertaiment - other
3-D boosts box office worldwide to record $30 bln (AP)
AP - The appeal of 3-D movies helped boost movie ticket sales to a record $29.9 billion worldwide in 2009.
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3-D boosts box office worldwide to record $30 bln (AP)
AP - The appeal of 3-D movies helped boost movie ticket sales to a record $29.9 billion worldwide in 2009.
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2010-03-11 00:52:35 entertaiment - other
Imax signs JV for up to 15 theaters in South Korea (Reuters)
Reuters - Imax Corp agreed to form a joint venture with a South Korean theater exhibitor to operate up to 15 new theaters in the country as the giant-screen movie operator seeks to expand its presence in Asia.
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Imax signs JV for up to 15 theaters in South Korea (Reuters)
Reuters - Imax Corp agreed to form a joint venture with a South Korean theater exhibitor to operate up to 15 new theaters in the country as the giant-screen movie operator seeks to expand its presence in Asia.
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2010-03-11 00:23:21 entertaiment - other
Corey Haim Obsessed With Vicodin and Pain Killers, Says Pal
Four prescription drug bottles were found in Haim's North Hollywood apartment, according the the coroner.
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Corey Haim Obsessed With Vicodin and Pain Killers, Says Pal
Four prescription drug bottles were found in Haim's North Hollywood apartment, according the the coroner.
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2010-03-10 23:53:47 entertaiment - other
Academy 'Sorry' Over Disappointment at Farrah Fawcett Snub
Despite their statement of remorse, a spokesman says her omission was not an accident.
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Academy 'Sorry' Over Disappointment at Farrah Fawcett Snub
Despite their statement of remorse, a spokesman says her omission was not an accident.
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2010-03-10 23:53:23 entertaiment - other
Ralph Fiennes filming "Coriolanus" in Serbia (Reuters)
Reuters - After two years struggling to win funding amid the global financial crisis, actor Ralph Fiennes said on Wednesday he would start filming his directorial debut of a Shakespeare tragedy next week in Serbia.
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Ralph Fiennes filming "Coriolanus" in Serbia (Reuters)
Reuters - After two years struggling to win funding amid the global financial crisis, actor Ralph Fiennes said on Wednesday he would start filming his directorial debut of a Shakespeare tragedy next week in Serbia.
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2010-03-10 21:56:34 entertaiment - other
France honours Japanese film maker Takeshi (AFP)
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France honours Japanese film maker Takeshi (AFP)
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2010-03-10 21:33:46 entertaiment - other
Senator Brown snags deal for memoirs (Reuters)
Reuters - Scott Brown, the Republican whose surprise victory in the Senate race in Massachusetts rocked the political landscape, has signed a deal to write his memoirs, the publisher HarperCollins said on Wednesday.
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Senator Brown snags deal for memoirs (Reuters)
Reuters - Scott Brown, the Republican whose surprise victory in the Senate race in Massachusetts rocked the political landscape, has signed a deal to write his memoirs, the publisher HarperCollins said on Wednesday.
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2010-03-10 21:06:58 entertaiment - other
Former Child Star Corey Haim Found Dead, Drugs Suspected
The star of "License to Drive" was 38.
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Former Child Star Corey Haim Found Dead, Drugs Suspected
The star of "License to Drive" was 38.
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2010-03-10 20:56:16 entertaiment - other
Corey Haim dies of overdose (Reuters)
Reuters - Corey Haim, a Hollywood teen star of the 1980s who became as famous for his struggles with substance abuse as his acting, died in Los Angeles of an apparent drug overdose, police said on Wednesday. He was 38.
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Corey Haim dies of overdose (Reuters)
Reuters - Corey Haim, a Hollywood teen star of the 1980s who became as famous for his struggles with substance abuse as his acting, died in Los Angeles of an apparent drug overdose, police said on Wednesday. He was 38.
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2010-03-10 20:43:03 entertaiment - other
Lisa Wu Hartwell: Kim Zolciak Puts On An Act for 'Real Housewives' Cameras
"Real Housewives of Atlanta's" Lisa Wu Hartwell says her co-star Zolciak is a different person when the cameras are off.
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Lisa Wu Hartwell: Kim Zolciak Puts On An Act for 'Real Housewives' Cameras
"Real Housewives of Atlanta's" Lisa Wu Hartwell says her co-star Zolciak is a different person when the cameras are off.
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2010-03-10 19:46:42 entertaiment - other
CHRISTOPHER NOLAN on SUPERMAN: "We Have a Fantastic Story" (Newsarama.com)
Newsarama.com - The LA Times has some super news to start the day. Director Christopher Nolan is officially confirmed as shepherding the new Superman movie franchise. That rumor about David S. Goyer writing it? Turns out that one is true, too. The pair wi
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CHRISTOPHER NOLAN on SUPERMAN: "We Have a Fantastic Story" (Newsarama.com)
Newsarama.com - The LA Times has some super news to start the day. Director Christopher Nolan is officially confirmed as shepherding the new Superman movie franchise. That rumor about David S. Goyer writing it? Turns out that one is true, too. The pair wi
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2010-03-10 19:46:41 entertaiment - other
Matt Fraction: Deconstructing IRON MAN For Games & Comics (Newsarama.com)
Newsarama.com - Matt Fraction is in a unique position with Marvel right now, and particularly with the character of Iron Man. As Iron Man 2 flies toward its big-screen debut, Fraction anxiously awaits the movie, where he can see some of his work as a cons
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Matt Fraction: Deconstructing IRON MAN For Games & Comics (Newsarama.com)
Newsarama.com - Matt Fraction is in a unique position with Marvel right now, and particularly with the character of Iron Man. As Iron Man 2 flies toward its big-screen debut, Fraction anxiously awaits the movie, where he can see some of his work as a cons
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2010-03-10 19:11:32 entertaiment - other
'Lost Boys' actor Corey Haim dead in Burbank at 38 (AP)
AP - The Los Angeles coroner's office says "The Lost Boys" actor Corey Haim is dead at 38.
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'Lost Boys' actor Corey Haim dead in Burbank at 38 (AP)
AP - The Los Angeles coroner's office says "The Lost Boys" actor Corey Haim is dead at 38.
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2010-03-10 18:33:52 entertaiment - other
Percy Sledge among new names in Alabama music hall (AP)
AP - Entertainers lined up for the Alabama Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony March 25 in Montgomery include Percy Sledge and the Blind Boys of Alabama.
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Percy Sledge among new names in Alabama music hall (AP)
AP - Entertainers lined up for the Alabama Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony March 25 in Montgomery include Percy Sledge and the Blind Boys of Alabama.
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2010-03-10 18:15:32 entertaiment - other
Tiger Woods practice reports set tour tongues wagging (Reuters)
Reuters - Media reports that Tiger Woods is working with his swing coach Hank Haney have leading golfers talking of a possible return to action for the world number one.
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Tiger Woods practice reports set tour tongues wagging (Reuters)
Reuters - Media reports that Tiger Woods is working with his swing coach Hank Haney have leading golfers talking of a possible return to action for the world number one.
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2010-03-10 18:09:03 entertaiment - other
Animal activists target Calif. sushi restaurant (AP)
AP - Federal agents are investigating a high-end Santa Monica, Calif., sushi restaurant, following a video sting orchestrated by the producers of the Oscar-winning documentary "The Cove."
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Animal activists target Calif. sushi restaurant (AP)
AP - Federal agents are investigating a high-end Santa Monica, Calif., sushi restaurant, following a video sting orchestrated by the producers of the Oscar-winning documentary "The Cove."
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