Michael Jackson’s father joins star-studded list of celebrities at BET AwardsLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s father has joined a star-studded list of performers and celebrities turning out to honor the King of Pop at Sunday’s BET Awards. Joe Jackson at BET Awards, father of Michael will will make appearance onstageLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s father has arrived at the BET Awards. BET Awards to honor the memory of Michael Jackson after last-minute ‘total overhaul’LOS ANGELES — After three days to process the shock and grief, attendees at the BET Awards — a show thrown into “total overhaul” by the death of Michael Jackson — were preparing for what was sure to be a spectacular celebration of the King of Pop, put on by a dazzling collection of the artists he influenced most. BET Awards organizers ready for record turnout as artists prepare Jackson tributesLOS ANGELES — The Shrine Auditorium became an entertainment epicenter Saturday, as performers and organizers prepared for the Sunday’s BET Awards show that’s being retooled as a tribute to Michael Jackson. Tuneless Oscars? Academy Awards will drop song category if entries aren’t good enoughLOS ANGELES — No Academy Award will be presented for best song at next year’s ceremony if none of the tunes is considered good enough, Oscar organizers said Friday. Stars make last-minute changes to honor Michael Jackson at Black Entertainment TV AwardsLOS ANGELES — The BET Awards are undergoing “a total overhaul” as the show is retooled as a tribute to Michael Jackson, the network said Friday. The telecast is being lengthened, performers are being added to the lineup and additional guests are expected to attend, said Debra L. Lee, Chairman and Chief Executive of Black Entertainment Television. Producer: Black Entertainment TV Awards will honor Michael JacksonNEW YORK — An executive producer for the Black Entertainment TV Awards says Sunday night’s live broadcast from Los Angeles will honor Michael Jackson. Oscars double down with 10 best-picture nominees, opening door for action flicks, comediesBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — The Academy Awards will have 10 best-picture nominees instead of the usual five starting next year, improving the odds for films such as “The Dark Knight,” a fan and critic favorite that was snubbed last time. With 10 films competing for best picture, last year’s Oscar might have gone to …LOS ANGELES — So the best-picture race will be twice as crowded at next year’s Academy Awards, with the ceremony’s organizers announcing Wednesday that they’re expanding the field of nominees from five to 10. Academy Awards doubling the number of best-picture nominees from 5 to 10BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — The best-picture lineup at the Academy Awards is doubling from five films to 10, a move organizers said Wednesday will open the field to more worthy movies and possibly boost the ceremony’s TV ratings. Tony Awards eliminating special theatrical event category beginning 2009-10 seasonNEW YORK — The Tony Awards are retiring the special theatrical event category. Emmy Awards move over for MTV Video Music Awards, slide over from Sept. 13 to Sept. 20LOS ANGELES — The Emmy Awards are being postponed by a week to avoid bumping into MTV’s Video Music Awards on September 13. Sonny Rollins, Maria Schneider each win 3 awards at the Jazz AwardsNEW YORK — Jazz legend Sonny Rollins is still collecting trophies. List of winners at Country Music Television awardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Here is a list of the winners at the Country Music Television awards, presented Tuesday: Beyonce to be among BET Awards performers, along with Kanye West, Maxwell, Ne-YoLOS ANGELES — Beyonce (bee-AHN’-say) will perform at the BET Awards. Broadway ticket availability through Sunday, June 21Broadway ticket availability and capsule reviews of shows as of June 15. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available at the theaters’ box offices for the shows listed. Details about how to obtain tickets appear at the end. Young filmmakers honored with prize money and trophies at Student Academy AwardsBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Thirteen college students received cash prizes and trophies Saturday for films competing in the 36th annual Student Academy Awards. A list of winners at the 10th International Indian Film Academy AwardsMACAU — A list of winners at the 10th International Indian Film Academy Awards announced late Saturday in Macau: ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ filmmakers say Oscar-winning movie is Indian at heartMACAU — It had a British director and was hailed at the Oscars in Los Angeles, but the box office hit “Slumdog Millionaire” is an Indian movie at heart because it embraces song and emotional expression, Bollywood filmmakers who worked on the production said Saturday. Bret Michaels stays ‘positive and somewhat humorous’ on Tonys mishap, thanks his ‘thick skull’Bret Michaels ain’t lookin’ for nothin’ but a good explanation. Queen Latifah to host BET Awards after-party show; Beyonce, T.I. are top nomineesNEW YORK — The party won’t stop after the BET Awards are over, and Queen Latifah (Lah-TEE’-fah) will be around to make sure of it. Big Tony wins should add to the success of ‘Billy Elliot’ and ‘God of Carnage’NEW YORK — Tony wins should strengthen even more the box-office appeal of “Billy Elliot” and “God of Carnage,” already two of Broadway’s biggest hits. Tony Awards get a ratings bump on CBS this yearNEW YORK — Tony Awards organizers can be pleased about a winning night at the television turnstiles. Broadway ticket availability through Sunday, June 14Broadway ticket availability and capsule reviews of shows as of June 8. Unless otherwise noted, tickets are available at the theaters’ box offices for the shows listed. Details about how to obtain tickets appear at the end. Notable quotes from 2009 Tony AwardsQuotes from 2009 Tony Awards, presented Sunday night: Partial list of winners of 2009 Tony AwardWinners of the 2009 American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards, announced Sunday. List of winners of 2009 Tony AwardWinners of the 2009 American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards, announced Sunday. ‘Billy Elliot’ and ‘God of Carnage’ look to dominate 2009 Tony AwardsNEW YORK — “Billy Elliot” dominated the early going at Sunday night’s Tonys, collecting six awards, including best book of a musical and choreography. Neil Patrick Harris gets ready as host of the 2009 Tony AwardsNEW YORK — Ask Neil Patrick Harris how he sees his job as host of the 2009 Tony Awards, and the star of TV’s “How I Met Your Mother” says judiciously, “ringmaster at the circus — I want to be strong enough to earn your trust but be able to allow all the specialty acts to shine.” NFL games punts Emmys up a week; awards airing Sept. 13 because of football doubleheaderLOS ANGELES — The Emmys are getting punted to a new date by National Football League games. Neil Patrick Harris set to host 2009 Tony Awards showNEW YORK — From Doogie to Barney to Tony. Susan Lucci, often snubbed as Daytime Emmy winner, is overlooked as a nominee this yearNEW YORK — Often snubbed for a Daytime Emmy in the past, Susan Lucci has been jilted as a nominee this year. Beyonce and T.I. lead BET Awards nominees with 5 each; Jamie Foxx to host the showLOS ANGELES — For Beyonce and T.I., No. 1 is followed by five — BET Awards nominations, that is. Charley Pride, Marty Stuart, Pinetop Perkins on lineup for Mississippi Grammy eventTUNICA, Miss. — Country music artists Charley Pride and Marty Stuart and bluesman Pinetop Perkins will headline the third annual Mississippi Grammy gala. Country music star Brad Paisley says wife dreamed name of their new son: Jasper WarrenNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country music star Brad Paisley has found inspiration for songs in some unexpected places. So why not the name of his second child? |
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