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Hong Kong mogul sells loss-making Taiwan TV arm
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:51AM October 02, 2012 CommentTAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai announced Tuesday he will sell his prized Taiwan television business, best known for its fanciful animated takes on political and celebrity scandals, because of big financial losses.
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'Beasts of the Southern Wild' ineligible at SAG
Tweet Share on Facebook 1:46AM October 02, 2012 CommentLOS ANGELES (AP) — The independent-film hit "Beasts of the Southern Wild" will be ineligible for the Screen Actors Guild Awards because it was not made under provisions of the union's contracts, guild officials said Monday.
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MacArthur Foundation reveals 2012 'genius grants'
Tweet Share on Facebook 12:51AM October 02, 2012 CommentCHICAGO (AP) — Mandolin player and composer Chris Thile learned the hard way that when you get a call from the 312 area code this time of year, you should probably answer the phone.
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Court trims verdict over 'Nash Bridges' profits
Tweet Share on Facebook 10:18PM October 01, 2012 CommentLOS ANGELES (AP) — A divided appellate court on Monday upheld Don Johnson's multimillion jury award over profits from the series "Nash Bridges" but significantly reduced the amount the actor is eligible to receive.
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Humorist Calvin Trillin wins Thurber Prize
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:49PM October 01, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — A collection of humorist Calvin Trillin's writings called "Quite Enough of Calvin Trillin: Forty Years of Funny Stuff" has won the Thurber Prize for American Humor.
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Locked out Minnesota Orchestra cancels concerts
Tweet Share on Facebook 9:21PM October 01, 2012 CommentMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Orchestra has canceled its concerts through Nov. 25 as a lockout of musicians takes effect.
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2 theater companies cheer as they open new stages
Tweet Share on Facebook 8:59PM October 01, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — Stage actors always seem to get the attention in New York. On Monday, it was the turn of the stages themselves to take a bow.
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Bob Barker Feted for Lifetime of Help for Animals
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In this 2011 photo, retired game show host Bob Barker holds his 8-year-old rabbit Mr. Rabbit at his home in Los Angeles.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Barker has spent millions of dollars helping elephants, bears, chimps and other animals.
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Drew Barrymore gives birth to her first child
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:18PM October 01, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — Drew Barrymore is a mom.
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Underwhelming debut for YSL's Slimane
Tweet Share on Facebook 7:08PM October 01, 2012 CommentPARIS (AP) — When fashion editors put down their pens halfway through a catwalk show, it's always cause for worry.
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John Lennon drawings coming to NYC gallery
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:33PM October 01, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — Fans can see another artistic side of John Lennon in New York City this week.
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Police: Man talked to 'Dr. Phil' before confessing
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:31PM October 01, 2012 CommentHOUSTON (AP) — A man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in Houston and then driving hundreds of miles to dump her body in a West Texas oil field taped an interview about the case with the "Dr. Phil" show two days before confessing to investigators, police said Monday.
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'Good People' becomes nation's most produced work
Tweet Share on Facebook 6:20PM October 01, 2012 CommentNEW YORK (AP) — David Lindsay-Abaire's Tony Award-nominated play "Good People" tops the list of most produced plays nationwide during the 2012-13 season, according to the theater industry's largest trade group.
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Abe, 'Argo,' 'Les Mis' jockey for Oscar attention
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:51PM October 01, 2012 CommentLOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood is in its usual hazy head space when it comes to the Academy Awards race.
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Sandler's 'Hotel' scares up $42.5M opening weekend
Tweet Share on Facebook 5:41PM October 01, 2012 CommentLOS ANGELES (AP) — Adam Sandler has risen to the top of the box office with his animated comedy "Hotel Transylvania," which debuted with $42.5 million.
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Vegas police cite Hilton boyfriend in battery case
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:39PM October 01, 2012 CommentLAS VEGAS (AP) — Police in Las Vegas say the 21-year-old model boyfriend of celebrity socialite Paris Hilton was cited after a scuffle with another man at a Las Vegas Strip nightclub.
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Rock, bridge, bay: San Francisco's movie landmarks
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:06PM October 01, 2012 CommentSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The spot where Jimmy Stewart saved Kim Novak in "Vertigo" is at Fort Point, just under the base of the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Adele confirms she has recorded Bond theme tune
Tweet Share on Facebook 4:05PM October 01, 2012 CommentLONDON (AP) — Adele has confirmed she has co-written and performed the theme to the upcoming James Bond movie "Skyfall."
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'Family Guy' creator MacFarlane to host Oscars
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:25PM October 01, 2012 CommentLOS ANGELES (AP) — "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane says being invited to host the 2013 Academy Awards "was the greatest call that I could have gotten in show business."
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Officials offer rare peek of ancient frescoes
Tweet Share on Facebook 3:22PM October 01, 2012 CommentROME (AP) — Italy's Culture Ministry has allowed a rare peak at a €3 million ($3.8 million) restoration of medieval frescoes in the ancient church of St. Mary in the Roman Forum.
