Radio host seeks posthumous pardon for great-uncles executed in SC for 1913 murderOctober 8th, 2009 Radio host seeks pardon for executed SC relativesCOLUMBIA, S.C. — Syndicated radio host Tom Joyner is asking South Carolina for a posthumous pardon for two great-uncles executed in 1915 after being convicted of murdering a Confederate Army veteran.
Kylie Minogue to headline tribute Abba act in LondonAugust 27th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Kylie Minogue is all set to perform at the Thank You For The Music event, a tribute to Abba, in London's Hyde Park next month. Kylie will not only sing a version of Super Trouper, but will also share the stage with Abba member Benny Andersson for When All is Said And Done.
Country singer Jack Ingram sets Guinness World Record for consecutive radio interviews: 215August 26th, 2009 Jack Ingram sets record for radio interviews: 215NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country singer Jack Ingram is talked out.
Bob Dylan mulls being your sat nav road map guideAugust 25th, 2009 LONDON - Bob Dylan has been approached by major motor manufacturers to be the new voice of their satellite navigation systems. The 68-year-old rock legend, presently wooing audience with his "Theme Time Radio Hour" show on BBC 2 and 6, revealed that car giants had made him offers to provide a audio road map commentary.
Mexico's Inarritu to head jury at Tokyo International Film FestivalAugust 19th, 2009 Mexico's Inarritu to head Tokyo festival juryHONG KONG — "Babel" director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu will head the competition jury at the Tokyo International Film Festival in October. Organizers named the Mexican filmmaker the jury president in a statement on their official Web site.
Oz movie stars attract 1 in every $10 at US box office annuallyAugust 17th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Australian movie stars, on average, help gross 1 in every 10 dollars at the US box office annually, suggests a study. According to the study commissioned for The Daily Telegraph, Australian-origin celebrities helped rope in more than 1 billion US dollars.
Khloe after dark radio showAugust 17th, 2009 The brand new show, "Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami" is all about following Kourtney and Khloe. The show is featuring none other than Kourtney Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian, the show is actually following the two sisters as they take over Miami by storm to set up a branch of their DASH boutique.
Movie Review: Animated fish fairy tale 'Ponyo' is beautiful but nonsensicalAugust 12th, 2009 Review: Animated 'Ponyo' is beautiful nonsenseLOS ANGELES — If you're 5 years old, or under the influence of some sort of hallucinogenic drug, "Ponyo" is probably awesome. Clearly, these are the ideal scenarios in which to watch the latest animated fantasy from Japanese writer-director Hayao Miyazaki.
Former 'Man Show' co-host Adam Carolla to publish a book of rantsAugust 7th, 2009 Comedian Adam Carolla to publish a book of rantsLOS ANGELES — Adam Carolla has something to complain about. His spokesman, Lewis Kay, says the former disc jockey, "Dancing With the Stars" contestant and "The Man Show" co-host is writing a book of rants.
'Shane Warne' the musical gets top Helpmann awardJuly 28th, 2009 SYDNEY - 'Shane Warne' the musical has won the Helpmann Award for best new Australian work. Although the production was a big hit at the awards ceremony at the Opera House yesterday, its May run in Sydney had to be closed earlier than expected.
Mormon Tabernacle Choir marks milestone: 80 years of broadcastingJuly 20th, 2009 Mormon Tabernacle Choir marks 80th broadcast yearSALT LAKE CITY — The renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir has marked a broadcasting milestone — 80 straight years of music and religious messages on radio and television. The Emmy Award-winning choir's landmark broadcast of its weekly program, "Music and the Spoken Word," was Sunday.
'ABBA gig' set for September in LondonJuly 5th, 2009 LONDON - ABBA's songwriting team Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus will form a part of a gig featuring some of the pop legends' greatest tracks in London. Thank You For The Music...
Sienna Miller blames 'vendetta' for losing Robin Hood roleJuly 1st, 2009 LONDON - Sienna Miller has said that there is a "vendetta" against her after the actress lost out on playing Maid Marian in Ridley Scott's epic Robin Hood. The Hippie Hippie Shake star, who was due to share the frame with Russell Crowe in the forthcoming drama, said that script alterations cost her the role.
Blanchett would make a better Barbie doll than Kidman, says designerJune 25th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Aussie actress Cate Blanchett has been deemed as a better choice to have a Barbie doll fashioned on than actress Nicole Kidman. Robert Best, who is the US Barbie Collectibles principal designer, and the creative director of the doll ranges, is keen to turn both Aussie actresses into dolls.
Cate Blanchett urges business leaders to cut down on carbon emissionsMay 27th, 2009 LONDON - Cate Blanchett has urged global business leaders to cut down their carbon emissions and invest in eco-friendly schemes to save her native Australia from suffering more devastating bush fires. The stunning actress made the plea at the World Business Summit on Climate Change in Copenhagen on May 25.
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