Activists protest Va. strip banner depicting Obama as the Joker from Batman
Lengthy, high-concept, modern-dress ‘Othello’ with Philip Seymour Hoffman falters off-BroadwayNEW YORK — Funny thing about director Peter Sellars’ lengthy version of “Othello,” now on view at New York University’s Skirball Center. ‘Laramie Project’ epilogue depicts Matthew Shepard’s killer as candid but not quite remorsefulNEW YORK — A decade after “The Laramie Project” became a theatrical phenomenon, its creators are back with an epilogue highlighted by a riveting prison interview with the killer of gay college student Matthew Shepard — depicting him as candid but not remorseful over the murder. Hugh Jackman, Daniel Craig star in a melodramatic ‘Steady Rain’ on BroadwayNEW YORK — Superheroes can do just about anything on screen, courtesy of the special effects department. New Orleans’ bawdy Bourbon Street returns to roots by reviving opera, this time with cocktailsNEW ORLEANS — Bourbon Street — where Dixieland jazz competes with karaoke bars, rock ‘n’ roll cover bands and strip club jukeboxes — is also one of the first places in America where opera was heard. Fla. conductor breaks back falling from stage level to theater floor after his opera debutsDESTIN, Fla. — A Florida Panhandle conductor is recovering after falling 14 feet into the empty space below a moveable orchestra pit on the opening night of an opera he had written. ‘Meatballs’ sticks to top of movie menu with $24.6M; ‘Surrogates’ takes second with $15MLOS ANGELES — Movie fans lined up for a second helping of “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs,” which took in $24.6 million to remain No. 1 at the box office for a second straight weekend. Fla. conductor breaks back falling through theater floor in the dark after his opera debutsDESTIN, Fla. — A Florida Panhandle conductor is recovering after falling 14 feet into the empty space below a moveable orchestra pit on the opening night of an opera he had written. Video captures Hugh Jackman chastising theatergoer for ringing cell phone during Broadway showNEW YORK — Hugh Jackman knows how to stop the show. Chile’s president celebrates birthday with folkloric dance _ with gutsy librarianSANTIAGO, Chile — President Michelle Bachelet has celebrated her 58th birthday by dancing a traditional Chilean cueca — with a library worker who plucked up the courage to ask. South Asians should work together: Shabana AzmiDHAKA - Veteran Hindi film actress Shabana Azmi, who was here to inaugurate a painting exhibition, says that South Asians will have to work together without losing their diversity if they want a place in the global arena. Repairing Brindavan: India’s new anthology of erotica on stands (With Images) (IANS Book Review)NEW DELHI - What happens when the “plain Jane” Paolomi next door armed with a volume of “Persepolis 2″ meets Bollywood superstar Sartaj Khan, the man of her dreams, on the sets of a publicity still? Lambiel wins Nebelhorn Trophy, secures spot for Switzerland at Vancouver OlympicsOBERSTDORF, Germany — Olympic silver medalist Stephane Lambiel is a step closer to the Vancouver Games. Opera star Cecilia Bartoli sings music inspired by castrati, youths neutered for their voiceROME — Long before botched plastic surgery ruined a movie star’s career, they were the original showbiz victims. AEG president says Jackson movie should clear company’s nameLOS ANGELES — As dozens of buoyant Michael Jackson fans queued up in the Nokia Plaza to be among the first to see their idol’s last performance, others watching the scene expressed mixed emotions. More bumps for Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Puccini’s ‘Tosca’NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Opera’s new staging of Puccini’s “Tosca” has run into more bumps. Historic RI theater that hosted Wilde, Welles and Rogers undergoes $4.6 million restorationNEWPORT, R.I. — The stage has been dark and the curtains closed at the Newport Casino Theatre for more than 20 years, but a little imagination can conjure up images of Will Rogers spinning a monologue here or Orson Welles or Oscar Wilde entertaining the crowd. ‘Circle of Life’ touches Smithsonian with ‘Lion King’ costumes joining museum collectionWASHINGTON — Producers of “The Lion King” musical are donating two of the Broadway show’s elaborate costume pieces to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. New movie to recreate Tagore’s Victoria love storyNEW DELHI - The love story between Rabindranath Tagore and Victoria Ocampo — the Argentine whose songs India’s Nobel Laureate poet could hear from the sky and to whom he dedicated his life — is the subject of a new movie by Argentine director Pablo Cesar. Actor Ashley Hamilton, singer Macy Gray eliminated from ‘Dancing With the Stars’LOS ANGELES — Actor Ashley Hamilton and singer Macy Gray are leaving the “Dancing With the Stars” ballroom. 1 night after ‘Tosca’ failure, normalcy returns to Metropolitan Opera with ‘Figaro’NEW YORK — Normalcy returned to the Metropolitan Opera with a charming second-night revival of Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro,” one night after a new production of Puccini’s “Tosca” left a significant segment of the audience booing one of the company’s biggest failures in decades. Rourke signs on for real-life hitman’s biopicLONDON - Hollywood comeback kid Mickey Rourke has signed up to star in “The Ice Man”, a film based on the life of real-life hitman Richard ‘Iceman’ Kuklinski. Mumbai set for dazzling Durga Puja despite swine flu, 26/11 (Reissuing story correcting headline and para two)MUMBAI - The million-strong Bengali community here, including many Bollywood celebrities, is all geared up to worship goddess Durga for five days. Beckoning them are marquees decorated with varied themes - one of them a full-fledged village in Bengal! Mumbai set for dazzling Durga Puja despite swine flu, 9/11MUMBAI - The million-strong Bengali community here, including many Bollywood celebrities, is all geared up to worship goddess Durga for five days. Beckoning them are marquees decorated with varied themes - one of them a full-fledged village in Bengal! Let’s hear it for the boys: Male performers kick off new season of ‘Dancing With the Stars’LOS ANGELES — So much for ladies first. Boos greet director’s muddled new production of Puccini’s ‘Tosca’ as Met opens opera seasonNEW YORK — When was there last an opening night quite like this at the staid old Metropolitan Opera? Opera house at palace of Versailles reopensPARIS — The royal opera house at the palace of Versailles has reopened after two years of renovations to make the gilded hall more fireproof. As ratings lightweights repeat, Emmys acknowledge tough times for TV industryLOS ANGELES — A year after its least-watched telecast ever, the Emmy Awards plaintively acknowledged TV’s changing role in the Internet age, bringing a collective sense of reckoning to the revamped show with everything from scripted jokes about the decline of networks to unemployed stars openly job-seeking. Full list of Emmy Awards winnersWinners in all categories for the 61st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards announced by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. ‘Mad Men’ takes top drama series Emmy, ‘30 Rock’ is best comedyLOS ANGELES — AMC’s “Mad Men” has repeated as winner of the best drama series Emmy and NBC’s “30 Rock” has claimed its third straight comedy series trophy. Glenn Close, Bryan Cranston win lead drama acting Emmys; ‘Amazing Race’ wins reality honorLOS ANGELES — Glenn Close’s performance as a ruthless trial attorney on “Damages” and Bryan Cranston’s turn as a meth-making teacher on “Breaking Bad” were honored Sunday with the top drama series acting Emmys, the second consecutive trophies for both. Glenn Close of ‘Damages’ wins second consecutive Emmy for lead dramatic actressLOS ANGELES — Glenn Close has won the Emmy Award for lead actress in a drama series. Michael Emerson, Cherry Jones, Alec Baldwin, Toni Collette win acting Emmys
A very pregnant Heidi Klum keeps LA firefighters on their toes at the Emmy AwardsLOS ANGELES — The firefighters working the red carpet at the 61st annual Emmy Awards were worried that at least one reality TV star might be going home Sunday with more than just a trophy. The view from the Emmy Awards, inside and outside the Nokia TheatreLOS ANGELES — Here’s what one writer was seeing from his vantage point inside and outside the Nokia Theatre at the Emmy Awards. |
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Activists protest Va. strip club’s Obama banner
Michael Emerson, Cherry Jones win supporting Emmys
