Disney Channels president Rich Ross named to take over studio chair from ousted Dick CookOctober 5th, 2009 Rich Ross named head of Disney studioLOS ANGELES — The Walt Disney Co. on Monday named Disney Channels Worldwide top executive Rich Ross as its movie studios chairman, following a year of disappointing movie results and the abrupt departure of its former chief, Dick Cook.
Motown vignettes: Bill Clinton, Ted Nugent, Patti LaBelle and others riff on the label's 50thSeptember 4th, 2009 Motown vignettes: Clinton, Judd, others talk musicFor the 50th anniversary of the founding of Motown Records, The Associated Press over a period of months invited stars from the fields of music, politics and film to visit Studio A to talk about how the Detroit musical movement has affected them and the larger world. Some were able to make it to the Motown Historical Museum, which houses the studio.
A look at who wins and loses in the will of Michael JacksonJuly 2nd, 2009 Jackson's will: Who wins and loses?A look at who wins and loses in Michael Jackson's 2002 will, which aims to move all of his estimated $500 million-plus assets into a private family trust. SHUT OUT: Ex-wife Debbie Rowe; Jackson's father Joe Jackson.
Michael Jackson's will cuts out ex-wife Debbie Rowe and leaves entire estate to family trustJuly 1st, 2009 Jackson's will cuts out ex-wife Debbie RoweLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's 7-year-old will was filed Wednesday in a Los Angeles court, giving his entire estate to a family trust but cutting out his former wife Debbie Rowe. The will, dated July 7, 2002, estimated his estate at that time at more than $500 million.
Oprah makes way for Obama in sparking reading frenzyMay 31st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Oprah Winfrey may have a strong influence in the literary world, but the spot seems to have been taken over by Barack Obama, for when the US President revealed that he was reading "Netherland", the novel began flying off the shelves. Sales of the critically acclaimed novel by Joseph O'Neill shot by 40 per cent, and more than 95,000 copies had been sold till last week.
Mets 4, Braves 3May 6th, 2009 Mets 4, Braves 3E_Delgado (2), Castillo (3), C.Jones (4), Infante (2). DP_New York 3, Atlanta 1.
Ashanti to make her Broadway debutApril 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - R and B star Ashanti is geared up to make her Broadway debut with the revival of 'Wizard of Oz'. Ashanti will portray the role of Dorothy in the version of L.
He became a Big Brother at 65, and the relationship is 30 years old and still treasuredApril 29th, 2009 Now 95, Big Brother treasures late-life friendshipWHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — It was an unlikely pairing, the old man and the boy.
Tim Jones to be conferred with hall of fame hitmaker awardApril 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Welsh pop singer Tim Jones will be honoured with a special award in recognition of his "exceptional staying power" at the Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony. The 68-year-old singer will be conferred with the Howie Richmond Hitmaker prize at the event in New York on 18 June (09), reports Contactmusic.
Russell Brand, Jonathan Ross now 'want to conquer the world'April 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Pranksters Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross have teamed up again and now want to conquer the world. The two pranksters had faced much heat after the Andrew Sachs scandal, which led to Brand's resignation from the BBC in October after he boasted about sleeping with the 78-year-old's granddaughter.
Sarah Palin's sister-in-law charged with burglaryApril 4th, 2009 NEW YORK - Former Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin's family is once again in the news for non-political reasons, for her sister-in-law Diana was arrested on Thursday for allegedly burgling a house. According to reports, Diana Palin even brought her 4-year-old daughter along for the heists.
Vanilla Ice not happy with Madge's Sex bookApril 2nd, 2009 MELBOURNE - American rapper Vanilla Ice has revealed that he is not happy with the contents of his former girlfriend Madonna's notorious Sex book. Vanilla Ice, 41, real name Robert Matthew Van Winkle, had been dating Madge when she posed naked in the street in her 1990 Sex book, and photographed simulating sex with her.
Luhrman planning a musical with Hugh Jackman, Beyonce KnowlesMarch 26th, 2009 LONDON - Filmmaker Baz Luhrman, who is known for his magnificent flicks, is so impressed with Hugh Jackman and Beyonce Knowles' Oscar act together that he has decided to make a musical featuring them. Luhrman thinks that the 'Dreamgirls' actress is going to make it big in Hollywood, and that working with her would be an honor.
50 Cent fuels Rick Ross feud with pimp costume and porn flickMarch 18th, 2009 LONDON - American rapper 50 Cent has added fuel to his feud with rap adversary Rick Ross by dressing up as a pimp, and introducing a sex tape which allegedly features the latter's ex-girlfriend. In the movie clip, 50 Cent can be seen wearing a voluminous wig and playing a character named Pimpin' Curly.
Motown Records turns 50 - the KISS music legacyJanuary 11th, 2009 DETROIT - The story is like a fairytale. In 1959, Berry Gordy founded the Motown Records.
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