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Justin Bieber's monkey becomes German property
Published: 5/21/2013 09:01:12 AM -
Prince William joins father in conservation plea
LONDON (AP) — Britain's Prince William has joined his father Prince Charles in urging global action to tackle the illegal poaching of wild animals.Published: 5/21/2013 08:52:05 AM -
Depardieu to play a Chechen man seeking revenge
GROZNY, Russia (AP) — French actor Gerard Depardieu will star in a drama about a Chechen man who seeks revenge for the killing of his son.Published: 5/21/2013 08:18:44 AM -
Carol Burnett to win top US humor prize in DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — Carol Burnett, who became famous for playing a variety of characters in sketch comedy routines on her namesake television show, was named the winner of the nation's top humor prize on Tuesday.Published: 5/21/2013 08:07:19 AM -
Carol Burnett to receive top US humor prize in DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — Carol Burnett, who became famous for playing a variety of characters in sketch comedy routines on her namesake television show, has been named the winner of the nation's top humor prize.Published: 5/21/2013 08:01:20 AM -
Gilberto Santa Rosa leads 'Forever Tango' to B'way
NEW YORK (AP) — The singer known as the Gentleman of Salsa is temporarily turning to tango: Gilberto Santa Rosa will make his Broadway debut in the musical "Forever Tango," which returns to New York in July for a 10-week stand featuring some of the Puerto Rican singer's hits.Published: 5/21/2013 07:55:33 AM -
Criteria Recording Studios founder Emerman dies
MIAMI (AP) — Mack Emerman, the founder of Criteria Recording Studios where acts including Eric Clapton, James Brown and the Bee Gees made some of their most famous records, has died after a long illness. He was 89.Published: 5/21/2013 07:55:14 AM -
NY Cuomo letter warns Kardashian over T-shirt logo
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's sent a letter to Khloe Kardashian informing the reality star the logo on her T-shirt line may be violating copyright law.Published: 5/21/2013 07:53:43 AM -
Chris Harrison to host Miss America Pageant
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" host Chris Harrison will again emcee the Miss America Pageant this September in Atlantic City, N.J.Published: 5/21/2013 07:50:14 AM -
Rowland, Rubio joining Cowell's show
NEW YORK (AP) — Simon Cowell has added former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland and Latin artist Paulina Rubio to the cast of his competition show "The X Factor."Published: 5/21/2013 07:42:35 AM -
Review: Willy Moon impresses with debut album
Published: 5/21/2013 07:39:06 AM -
10 recommendations for Wagner's 200th birthday
The 200th anniversary of Richard Wagner's birth is May 22, and the world's opera houses and symphony halls are filled with his music this year along with the compositions of Giuseppe Verdi, whose 200th birthday is Oct. 10.Published: 5/21/2013 07:36:20 AM -
Manzarek, founding member of The Doors, dies at 74
Ray Manzarek, a founding member of the 1960s rock group The Doors whose versatile and often haunting keyboards complemented Jim Morrison's gloomy baritone and helped set the mood for some of rock's most enduring songs, has died. He was 74.Published: 5/21/2013 07:22:17 AM -
Teen star Zendaya finishes 1st on 'Dancing' finals
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Four finalists are vying for the "Dancing With the Stars" title, and just one point separates the top two contestants.Published: 5/21/2013 07:19:55 AM -
At last: 'Arrested' is reborn Sunday on Netflix
NEW YORK (AP) — Portia de Rossi only believed it was happening when her agent got the good news from the producers. Michael Cera only believed it was happening when the cameras rolled.Published: 5/21/2013 07:07:43 AM -
Eminem's publisher sues Facebook over song usage
DETROIT (AP) — Eminem's song publisher is suing Facebook and an ad agency, saying they copied music from one of the rapper's songs.Published: 5/21/2013 07:01:39 AM -
Microsoft expected to reveal next-generation Xbox
Published: 5/21/2013 06:47:48 AM -
In Coens' Cannes hit, Oscar Isaac gets his break
CANNES, France (AP) — Joel and Ethan Coen had almost given up on casting the lead for their film "Inside Llewyn Davis." The part, a folk musician in early 1960s Greenwich Village, demanded the elusive combination of someone who could both carry a movie and perform the songs central to the film.Published: 5/21/2013 06:42:11 AM -
At last: 'Arrested' is reborn Monday on Netflix
NEW YORK (AP) — Portia de Rossi only believed it was happening when her agent got the good news from the producers. Michael Cera only believed it was happening when the cameras rolled.Published: 5/21/2013 05:59:15 AM -
Spotify's Top 10 most viral tracks
The following list represents the most viral tracks on Spotify, based on the number of people who shared it divided by the number who listened to it, from Monday, May 13, to Sunday, May 19, via Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter and Spotify.Published: 5/21/2013 05:36:17 AM -
Spotify's Top 10 most streamed tracks
The following list represents the top streamed tracks on Spotify from Monday, May 13, to Sunday, May 19:Published: 5/21/2013 05:29:44 AM -
Moscow blasts alleged vote theft at Eurovision
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's point man on Syria and on its relations with the U.S. on Tuesday turned his attention toward a subject close to Russian hearts — alleged vote theft at the Eurovision Song Contest.Published: 5/21/2013 05:08:14 AM -
Ari Folman animates Robin Wright in 'The Congress'
Published: 5/21/2013 05:06:25 AM -
Seen and heard at the Cannes Film Festival
CANNES, France (AP) — Associated Press journalists open their notebooks at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival:Published: 5/21/2013 04:29:10 AM -
Charismatic Las Vegas mob lawyer mayor pens memoir
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Oscar Goodman ran Las Vegas for 12 years with a showgirl on his arm and a martini in his fist.Published: 5/21/2013 03:27:10 AM -
Justin Bieber's monkey to become German property
Published: 5/21/2013 02:36:32 AM -
Toby Keith says Okla. hometown is 'strong'
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Country music performer Toby Keith says he grew up in the area near Oklahoma City that was hit by a devastating tornado.Published: 5/20/2013 20:10:39 PM -
Publicist: Founding member of The Doors dies at 74
Ray Manzarek, a founding member of the 1960s rock group The Doors whose versatile and often haunting keyboards complemented Jim Morrison's gloomy baritone and helped set the mood for some of rock's most enduring songs, has died. He was 74.Published: 5/20/2013 19:38:19 PM -
'Apple of my Eye' star turns to first love: music
HONG KONG (AP) — Fans know her as the sweet schoolgirl in the 2011 blockbuster "You Are the Apple of My Eye." Now, they can take a closer look at Michelle Chen through her first love: music.Published: 5/20/2013 19:37:12 PM -
CBS pulls comedy season-ender because of tornado
NEW YORK (AP) — CBS has taken the scheduled season-ending episode of "Mike & Molly" off the air because its plot line revolved around a tornado threatening the couple.Published: 5/20/2013 18:31:31 PM -
Penn urges US to pressure Bolivia to free US man
WASHINGTON (AP) — Actor Sean Penn on Monday urged the U.S. government to pressure Bolivia to free an American businessman detained without charge since 2011 in a case that has drawn accusations he was the victim of corrupt local prosecutors.Published: 5/20/2013 17:45:42 PM -
Jackson concert director worked without contract
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson's doctor was not the only person working on the singer's ill-fated "This Is It" tour without a fully executed contract, a corporate attorney for concert promoter AEG Live LLC testified Monday.Published: 5/20/2013 17:05:47 PM -
Review: Spirited, sexy version of 'Master Builder'
NEW YORK (AP) — If you didn't think Henrik Ibsen's work was sexy and racy, you'll be pleasantly surprised by BAM's production of "The Master Builder," which embraces a whole new interpretation of that classic 1892 tragedy.Published: 5/20/2013 16:43:03 PM -
Lease to Broadway's biggest theater sold
NEW YORK (AP) — Britain's biggest theater group has reached across the Atlantic Ocean and bought the lease to Broadway's largest theater from Live Nation Entertainment for about $60 million.Published: 5/20/2013 16:32:49 PM -
Woman on Trump: 'Somebody had to stand up to him'
CHICAGO (AP) — An 87-year-old woman who alleges Donald Trump cheated her in a skyscraper-condo sale told jurors Monday she had qualms about suing the real estate mogul and TV celebrity. But, she quickly added, "Somebody had to stand up to him."Published: 5/20/2013 16:14:34 PM -
Bernard Waber, children's author, dies at age 91
NEW YORK (AP) — Bernard Waber, the author of such children's favorites as "The House on East 88th Street" and "Lyle, Lyle Crocodile," has died.Published: 5/20/2013 15:11:11 PM -
Records: AEG budgeted money for Jackson doctor
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Documents prepared by a concert promoter that were detailed in court on Monday indicated the company had budgeted $150,000 a month for a doctor to treat Michael Jackson as he prepared and delivered a series of comeback shows.Published: 5/20/2013 15:09:07 PM -
'Star Trek' beams up $70.1M at box office
Published: 5/20/2013 15:04:45 PM -
Chile miner happy to be played by Banderas in film
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Antonio Banderas will star in a movie as one of the 33 Chilean miners trapped deep underground for more than two months in 2010, and the charismatic survivor he's playing couldn't be happier.Published: 5/20/2013 14:52:54 PM -
Ex-NFL WR Johnson arrested on probation violation
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has been arrested on charges that he violated probation stemming from an altercation with his now ex-wife, TV reality star Evelyn Lozada.Published: 5/20/2013 14:24:29 PM -
Broadway's biggest theater sold to British group
NEW YORK (AP) — Britain's biggest theater group has reached across the Atlantic Ocean and bought Broadway's biggest theater from Live Nation Entertainment for about $60 million.Published: 5/20/2013 13:29:10 PM -
Seth MacFarlane won't return as 2014 Oscar host
Published: 5/20/2013 12:54:56 PM -
Gold becomes a theme at glitzy Cannes amfAR gala
There's always glitz and glamour at Cannes, France, during its annual film festival, and it's no different this year. But there's still a heavy infusion of gold to come this week at Thursday's amfAR gala, which will treat its celebrity guests to 40 of the world's top models in "The Ultimate Gold Collection Fashion Show," curated by Carine Roitfeld.Published: 5/20/2013 12:53:02 PM -
Bernard Waber, children's author, dead at age 91
NEW YORK (AP) — Bernard Waber, the author of such children's favorites as "The House on East 88th Street" and "Lyle, Lyle Crocodile," has died at his home in New York.Published: 5/20/2013 12:46:12 PM -
Rosie Pope helps navigate exotic baby gear
NEW YORK (AP) — Amid the purveyors of belly casts and placenta pills, sonogram art and cord banks at a recent baby gear extravaganza stood a smiling Rosie Pope, pregnancy advice guru, mommy concierge to the rich and, with any luck, the Martha Stewart of maternity.Published: 5/20/2013 12:38:56 PM -
Witness: AEG spent $24 million on Jackson concerts
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An accounting executive for AEG Live LLC testified on Monday that the company spent $24 million producing Michael Jackson's ill-fated "This Is It" concerts.Published: 5/20/2013 12:30:41 PM -
NBC hires news division chief from Britain
NEW YORK (AP) — NBC went out of the company and out of the country to find a president for its news division, on Monday naming the first woman to hold the top job.Published: 5/20/2013 11:32:18 AM -
Archie Comics' gay kiss a poke at real controversy
It's just a quick kiss, but it's a long step forward for Archie Comics' only openly gay character Kevin Keller.Published: 5/20/2013 10:53:53 AM -
Annotated 'Harry Potter' 1st edition on auction
LONDON (AP) — A first edition copy of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" that contains author J.K. Rowling's notes and original illustrations is going on sale at a charity auction.Published: 5/20/2013 10:49:25 AM -
Barbra Streisand to receive honorary PhD in Israel
JERUSALEM (AP) — A leading Israeli university says it will present singer Barbra Streisand with an honorary Ph.D. when she visits Israel next month.Published: 5/20/2013 10:34:02 AM -
CNN's Peter Bergen writing book on terrorism in US
NEW YORK (AP) — The author of best-sellers about Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida is working on a book about terrorists in the U.S.Published: 5/20/2013 09:59:06 AM -
Cannes rolls out red carpet for Indian movies
CANNES, France (AP) — Indian cinema is being feted in Cannes on its 100th birthday. But amid the celebrations, the B-word — "Bollywood" — remains controversial.Published: 5/20/2013 09:34:58 AM -
Music Review: Hart, Bonamassa simmer on 'Seesaw'
Published: 5/20/2013 09:27:07 AM -
'Chuck' and 'Smash' stars head to Broadway
Published: 5/20/2013 08:56:05 AM -
Daft Punk goes outside comfort zone for new album
Published: 5/20/2013 08:41:36 AM -
Derek Hough wants to expand career beyond 'Stars'
NEW YORK (AP) — Derek Hough has made it to the finals of the 16th edition of "Dancing With the Stars," which wraps Tuesday, but he almost didn't return to the ABC show this season.Published: 5/20/2013 08:39:52 AM -
Review: Daft Punk seduces machines into singing
Daft Punk, "Random Access Memories" (Columbia)Published: 5/20/2013 07:09:30 AM -
Review: The National returns with somber 6th album
The National, "Trouble Will Find Me" (4AD)Published: 5/20/2013 06:58:05 AM -
Review: Darius Rucker settles in on latest album
Published: 5/20/2013 06:55:44 AM -
AP Interview: Soderbergh on quitting movies
Published: 5/20/2013 06:36:26 AM -
Khaled Hosseini's new book is another tear-jerker
Published: 5/20/2013 05:44:54 AM -
Audra McDonald returns with new, personal CD
NEW YORK (AP) — If either her husband or daughter is calling, Audra McDonald knows without looking at her phone.Published: 5/20/2013 05:21:38 AM -
Japan's 'Shield of Straw' an action pic in Cannes
CANNES, France (AP) — Director Takashi Miike says shooting an action movie in Japan is a lot harder than it looks.Published: 5/20/2013 04:47:43 AM -
Man falls from NYC theater window onto marquee
NEW YORK (AP) — Officials in New York City say a man suffered minor injuries after falling out of a window onto the marquee of a Broadway theater.Published: 5/20/2013 04:46:27 AM -
Amalric plays a Frenchman in America in 'Jimmy P'
CANNES, France (AP) — Playing a Freudian analyst helped Mathieu Amalric overcome his fear and loathing of psychotherapy.Published: 5/20/2013 03:39:29 AM -
K-pop's G Dragon eager for challenge of solo tour
HONG KONG (AP) — The King of K-pop says reigning on a solo tour is a challenge but one he wouldn't want to miss.Published: 5/20/2013 00:42:25 AM -
'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes
LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations.Published: 5/19/2013 21:44:23 PM -
Taylor Swift wins 8 trophies at Billboard Awards
Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards.Published: 5/19/2013 20:36:05 PM -
Conductor James Levine returns from 2-year absence
NEW YORK (AP) — James Levine rolled onto the Carnegie Hall stage in his black motorized wheelchair and into a 6-by-6-foot mechanical podium constructed by the Metropolitan Opera.Published: 5/19/2013 20:09:59 PM -
Swift leads, Miguel hurts fans at Billboard Awards
Published: 5/19/2013 19:14:49 PM -
Taylor Swift leads at Billboard Music Awards
Published: 5/19/2013 18:17:16 PM -
Minaj wins, Mars performs at Billboard Awards
Bruno Mars — and his band — kicked off the Billboard Music Awards in silky red suits that matched their silky dance moves, with bright gold disco balls hanging above them.Published: 5/19/2013 17:26:01 PM -
Swift, Bieber, more ready for Billboard Awards
They battle it out weekly on the Billboard charts, and now they're competing at the Billboard Music Awards.Published: 5/19/2013 16:59:08 PM -
OJ Simpson lawyers say he is closer to freedom
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The latest high-stakes court hearing for O.J. Simpson in the glitzy capital of big gambles has come to a close with the former football star's defense team feeling confident that their client is closer to getting out of prison.Published: 5/19/2013 12:07:51 PM -
Coens' folk revival 'Llewyn' serenades Cannes
CANNES, France (AP) — The Coen brothers' resurrection of the pre-Dylan folk scene in Greenwich Village serenaded Cannes with its period music and melancholy tale of a self-destructive, feline-toting musician.Published: 5/19/2013 10:54:38 AM -
Leader of Toots and the Maytals injured at concert
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Officials say the leader of the reggae band Toots and the Maytals was injured when a 19-year-old man threw a bottle and hit the singer during a concert in Richmond.Published: 5/19/2013 09:53:30 AM -
Expectations high for next Xbox
Published: 5/19/2013 09:47:15 AM -
Ron Chernow receives biography award
NEW YORK (AP) — Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow was honored by his peers this weekend and in turn shared a few tips about his craft.Published: 5/19/2013 08:49:46 AM -
Old rules don't mean much to broadcasters
NEW YORK (AP) — The most striking thing about the broadcast TV networks announcing their new fall schedules this past week was how little that actually meant.Published: 5/19/2013 08:48:18 AM -
Toots and the Maytals member injured at Va concert
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A festival organizer says a member of Toots and the Maytals was injured during a concert in Richmond when someone in the crowd threw an object that hit them.Published: 5/19/2013 08:45:23 AM -
Dior presents cruise fashions amid stars in Monaco
MONACO (AP) — The glittering star power of Cannes migrated up the coast to Monaco for front-row seats at Dior's colorful, sexy cruise fashion show.Published: 5/19/2013 07:07:51 AM -
Devilish Dutch drama 'Borgman' debuts at Cannes
CANNES, France (AP) — There's something nasty lurking in the woods — and inside the characters' heads — in darkly comic Cannes Film Festival entry "Borgman."Published: 5/19/2013 06:14:41 AM -
Cannes helps actors Bejo and Rahim cross borders
CANNES, France (AP) — The magic and glamour of Cannes can be hard to spot on a day when rain is lashing the palm trees, roiling the gray Mediterranean and pooling in puddles along the Croisette.Published: 5/19/2013 00:07:01 AM -
Edward Furlong arrested in West Hollywood
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles sheriff's spokesman says 'Terminator 2' star Edward Furlong has been arrested on suspicion of violating a restraining order filed by his ex-girlfriend.Published: 5/18/2013 20:13:15 PM -
Denmark's de Forest wins Eurovision song contest
MALMO, Sweden (AP) — Denmark's Emmelie de Forest has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her ethno-inspired flute and drum tune "Only Teardrops," despite tough competition from spectacular stage shows by performers from Azerbaijan and Ukraine.Published: 5/18/2013 18:49:32 PM -
'Catching Fire' dampened but not drowned at Cannes
CANNES, France (AP) — Little could lessen the fever-pitched excitement for "Hunger Games: Catching Fire," but heavy rain nevertheless dampened the film's lavish Cannes party.Published: 5/18/2013 16:35:30 PM -
Largest Spoleto season to unfold next week in SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — From comic book art to Shakespeare and Japanese opera, the new season of the Spoleto Festival USA will be the largest ever, offering 160 performances during the 17 days the festival lights up stages across this seaside city.Published: 5/18/2013 13:34:31 PM -
Paul McCartney kicks off "Out There" tour in US
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paul McCartney is kicking off the North American leg of his "Out There" tour in Orlando.Published: 5/18/2013 13:25:49 PM -
Hot off the press: Seen and heard in Cannes
CANNES, France (AP) — Associated Press journalists open their notebooks at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival:Published: 5/18/2013 11:44:04 AM















