Pusan festival opens with lighthearted look at South Korean presidencyBUSAN, South Korea — One of Asia’s top film festivals opened Thursday by taking a lighthearted look at the South Korean presidency. Taylor Swift announces second leg of ‘Fearless’ tour in 2010HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — Taylor Swift isn’t ready for her fairy tale to end, so she’s doing what any other savvy 19-year-old would do — continuing the story. Australian variety show apologizes for parody of Jackson 5 in which performers wore blackfaceADELAIDE, Australia — An Australian variety show host has apologized for a skit in which singers parodying the Jackson Five performed in blackface. Nick Nolte’s son, Brawley Nolte, arrested on suspicion of driving under the influenceSANTA MONICA, Calif. — Santa Monica police say actor Nick Nolte’s son has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of a controlled substance. Obama hosts White House party where the stars (and the moon and Jupiter) are the real starsWASHINGTON — Call it a star party with real star power. Prosecutors won’t file charge against deputy who arrested Mel Gibson for report leaksLOS ANGELES — Prosecutors have declined to press charges against the sheriff’s deputy who arrested Mel Gibson three years ago, citing a lack of proof he leaked details about the case. Soul Train Awards to return after 2-year break, will honor L.A. Reid, Babyface, Chaka KhanATLANTA — The Soul Train Awards plan to return to the air after a two-year hiatus to recognize those who helped shape R&B music. Photographer Irving Penn, who brought artistic ideals to fashion pictures, dies at 92NEW YORK — Irving Penn, whose photographs revealed a taste for stark simplicity whether he was shooting celebrity portraits, fashion, still life or remote places of the world, died Wednesday at his Manhattan home. He was 92. Celebrities stepping up for Obama health overhaul effortWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is enlisting Hollywood celebrities including actress Rosario Dawson and musician Will.I.Am to draw attention to his health care overhaul agenda. Grammy-winning singer Alicia Keys gets entrepreneurial, launches new company, AK WorldwideNEW YORK — Alicia Keys has influenced many lives with her soulful, heartaching piano-driven songs for almost a decade. Live-action ‘101 Dalmatians’ stage show recruits shelter dogs as starsNEW YORK — There are no divas among the cast of “The 101 Dalmatians Musical,” but plenty of stars. Take Rascal, the puppy with a broken leg who was rescued from the side of a road. Jennifer Hudson to tape prime-time Christmas special in Chicago hometownNEW YORK — Jennifer Hudson returns to her hometown of Chicago for an ABC prime-time special, “Jennifer Hudson: I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” that will air in December. AP Exclusive: Anna Nicole Smith probed in alleged murder plot against tycoon husband’s sonMIAMI — Files obtained exclusively by The Associated Press say the FBI investigated whether Anna Nicole Smith was part of a plot to kill her tycoon husband’s son, whom she was battling for his late dad’s fortune. Injuries, low scores force 2 celebrities to leave ‘Dancing With the Stars’LOS ANGELES — Politician Tom DeLay and actress Debi Mazar have turned in their last dance. Both are leaving “Dancing With the Stars.” Injured Tom DeLay hangs up his dancing shoes, withdraws from ‘Dancing With the Stars’LOS ANGELES — It wasn’t two left feet, but two fractured feet that forced Tom DeLay to hang up his dancing shoes on Tuesday. From Lagerfeld’s “Simple Life” at Chanel to McQueen’s take on evolution, Paris has it all
Gospel singing duo BeBe & CeCe Winans releases ‘Still,’ their first album in 15 yearATLANTA — Gospel music stars BeBe and CeCe Winans are looking to show their family remains strong as they launch their first album in 15 years while dealing with the death of their father and BeBe’s upcoming court date in a misdemeanor assault case. ‘American Idol’ resurrects its charity program, brings back ‘Idol Gives Back’LOS ANGELES — “Idol Gives Back” is back. Elizabeth Taylor tells Twitter followers she’s going to the hospital for a heart procedureLOS ANGELES — Elizabeth Taylor says she’s headed to the hospital for a heart procedure. Daughter says Tony Roberts had minor seizure during Broadway performanceNEW YORK — Tony Roberts had a minor seizure during the Sunday matinee of “The Royal Family,” but is looking forward to returning to the Broadway revival of the 1927 comedy. Man held without bond in death of ex-fiance of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ cast memberATLANTA — A strip club worker is being held without bond in the death of a “Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast member’s ex-fiance. The Overdue Funeral: 160 years later, Edgar Allan Poe to get proper send-off to the sepulcherBALTIMORE — For Edgar Allan Poe, 2009 has been a better year than 1849. After dozens of events in several cities to mark the 200th anniversary of his birth, he’s about to get the grand funeral that a writer of his stature should have received when he died. White House announces Latin music night next week with Marc Anthony, Gloria EstefanWASHINGTON — The White House is taking on a Latin flair next week. Drink your fruits and veggies: Today’s bright, cheerful juice bars appeal to wide audienceNEW YORK — At midmorning, the line at Liquiteria is almost out the door. MTV to air DJ AM’s documentary addiction series ‘Gone too Far’NEW YORK — MTV is going ahead with plans to air the late DJ AM’s “Gone too Far” documentary series, in which he and concerned families staged interventions for young drug abusers, with the first episode set to air Monday. Swiss Justice Ministry rejects Roman Polanski’s appeal to be released from prisonBERN, Switzerland — The Swiss Justice Ministry says it has rejected an appeal from Roman Polanski to be released from prison pending his possible extradition to the United States. Borders hooks up with author for ‘Mitch Albom Live,’ weekly, 30-minute entertainment webisodesANN ARBOR, Mich. — Mitch Albom interviews people for a living. Madonna accepts damages from British newspaper for publishing wedding pictures
CAPITAL CULTURE: Michelle Obama’s staff helps her carry out duties as White House hostessPITTSBURGH — One by one, gleaming motorcades pulled up outside of a white-columned home on a farm just outside this city, each depositing the wife of a foreign leader here for an economic summit. Inside, Michelle Obama waited for her first turn as international hostess. Kate Gosselin: Jon cleaned out joint account; kids ‘wailing and sobbing’ over stopping showNEW YORK — Kate Gosselin says her estranged husband has withdrawn $230,000 from their joint bank account, leaving just $1,000 behind, and she can’t pay her bills. Nicole Richie hurt in fender-bender in Beverly Hills, rear-ended by unlicensed driverBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Reality TV star Nicole Richie was hurt Monday in a traffic accident in Beverly Hills. Battle Royale: LeBron calls Braylon Edwards “childish” for allegedly punching James’ friendBEREA, Ohio — Braylon Edwards was fighting mad Sunday, exchanging a few blows with one of Cincinnati’s massive defensive linemen. Phoebe Philo of Celine and YSL deliver masterful, fashion forward workaday chicPARIS — It was the moment the fashion world has been waiting for, the return of wildly popular designer Phoebe Philo, whose calm and collected debut spring-summer 2010 collection for Celine proved that after her several-year-long hiatus she still has the magic touch. Fresh from his startling disclosure, can David Letterman turn embarrassment into TV victory?NEW YORK — David Letterman had his Hugh Grant moment. The question is whether his personal embarrassment will help fuel further professional triumph. Cavaliers’ James makes cameo on season finale of “Entourage”INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — LeBron James enjoyed spending part of his summer on the set of one of his favorite television shows. |
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