Worker at NYC museum featured in 2006 Ben Stiller movie admits having child pornography imagesNEW YORK — A former security manager at a New York City museum featured in the Ben Stiller family film “Night at the Museum” has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography. 9/11 anniversary aims to become largest day of service, reviving ‘unity and compassion’NEW YORK — President Barack Obama is asking Americans to volunteer on Sept. 11, making this year’s anniversary of the terror attacks the first National Day of Service and Remembrance, organizers announced Thursday. Gary Sinise, Jimmy Fallon, The Roots to appear at free 9/11 Day of Service concert in NYCNEW YORK — Some prominent performers are saying thank you to the people who have answered President Barack Obama’s call to volunteer and to people connected to 9/11 — relatives of victims, recovery workers and those who served tours in the military after the attacks. Nude model briefly adds self to permanent collection at The Met museum in NYC for photo shootNEW YORK — It seems the only nudes allowed at New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art are the ones in the collection. At the Movies: capsule reviews of ‘Taking Woodstock’ and other films this weekCapsule reviews of films opening this week: Movie Review: ‘Big Fan’ offers a vivid portrait of an ordinary guy mired in sports geekdomLOS ANGELES — Jim Rome urges his listeners (or “clones,” as he so lovingly calls them) to have solid takes, to bring it, when they dial into his sports talk radio show. Dominick Dunne, who wrote stories of shocking crimes among the rich and famous, diesNEW YORK — Author Dominick Dunne, who told stories of shocking crimes among the rich and famous through his magazine articles and best-selling novels such as “The Two Mrs. Grenvilles,” died Wednesday at his home in Manhattan. He was 83. Speaking up: Stuttering youths flourish at a camp that puts them proudly on stageROCK HILL, N.Y. — When Matt Hobbs first showed up at Camp Our Time a year ago, he barely spoke. Even surrounded by other young stutterers, maybe it didn’t make sense for a teen with as severe an impediment as his to attend a camp focused on the performing arts. ‘The Bacchae,’ Euripides’ tale of vengeance, flourishes in Central ParkNEW YORK — Beware of a petulant young god burning with vengeance, especially if you’ve grievously insulted his dead mother and denied his godly existence. This sounds like a simple enough caution, but some rulers of the ancient city of Thebes just didn’t get it. Spike Lee-hosted party in NYC for Michael Jackson’s birthday could draw crowd of 10,000-plusNEW YORK — New York City officials want to find a larger place for Spike Lee to hold his celebration of Michael Jackson’s birthday. Hawaii marks 50 years as nation’s youngest state; pro-independence protests plannedHONOLULU — Hawaii is marking its entry as the 50th state with a new postage stamp, planning for the islands’ future economic development and protests. NYT food critic Frank Bruni writes book about dysfunctional relationship with foodNEW YORK — When Frank Bruni stepped on the scene as the chief restaurant critic for The New York Times more than five years ago, many industry insiders and observers thought the choice was odd. Spike Lee to commemorate Michael Jackson’s birthday with block-style party in NYCNEW YORK — Spike Lee is marking Michael Jackson’s birthday with a block party-style celebration — in New York City’s Borough of Kings. Global retail event: Fashion’s Night Out, Sept. 10NEW YORK — Retailers in 13 countries will invite the public to celebrate the world of fashion with the first-ever “Fashion’s Night Out” Sept. 10. Feds: Michael Douglas’ son, under house arrest, sent to jail after drugs found in toothbrushNEW YORK — Authorities say Michael Douglas’ son has been jailed after his girlfriend allegedly tried to smuggle drugs to him inside an electric toothbrush while he was under house arrest in New York City. Performance artist’s fake ‘crack’ dealing riles Brooklyn residentsNEW YORK — Brooklyn residents are riled over a performance artist who’s been delivering bags of fake crack. The Daily News reported that Nate Hill makes the deliveries dressed in a white tuxedo and a dolphin headpiece. He shows up between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., like a real drug pusher. Vermeer’s ‘Milkmaid’ to be loaned to NYC museum for autumn exhibition of Dutch master’s workNEW YORK — Johannes Vermeer’s masterpiece “The Milkmaid” is coming to New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art for a special exhibition on the 17th-century Dutch artist. Peace, Love, and Nostalgia: Woodstock at 40 remains a revered symbol of the ’60sBETHEL, N.Y. —Forty years after Richie Havens sang and strummed for a sea of people at Woodstock, he still gets asked about it and he still gets requests to sing “Freedom.” On the board: New York Yankees pound Boston Red Sox 13-6 for first win against rivalNEW YORK — Melky Cabrera and the New York Yankees knocked out John Smoltz early, and soon it was all over: They had finally beaten the Boston Red Sox. John Hughes, director of ‘Sixteen Candles,’ ‘The Breakfast Club,’ dies at 59 in NYCNEW YORK — Writer-director John Hughes, Hollywood’s youth impresario of the 1980s and ’90s who captured the teen and preteen market with such favorites as “The Breakfast Club,” ”Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” and “Home Alone, died Thursday, a spokeswoman said. He was 59. NYC prosecutors accuse Michael Douglas’ son Cameron of dealing large amounts of methNEW YORK — Prosecutors in Manhattan have accused Michael Douglas’ son of dealing large quantities of methamphetamine. Oscar-winning ‘On the Waterfront’ screenplay writer Budd Schulberg dies in NY at 95NEW YORK — Budd Schulberg, the son of a studio boss who defined the Hollywood hustle with his novel “What Makes Sammy Run?” and later proved himself a player with his Oscar-winning screenplay for “On the Waterfront,” died Wednesday at age 95. Charles Gwathmey, architect and influential modernist, dies at age 71NEW YORK — Charles Gwathmey, an architect known for his influential modernist home designs and famous clients like director Steven Spielberg, has died. He was 71. Sources: Michael Douglas’ son arrested on drug-dealing charge at upscale NYC hotel
Travel briefsLeaf-peeping in Iowa: Mississippi River, bridges of Madison County With little money for pricey summer programs and family trips, parents turn to DIY campAlma Schneider’s 8-year-old daughter loves fashion. Her neighbor owns a wedding couture business. It was a match made in DIY heaven and an answer to a problem faced by other cash-strapped families trying to make it through summer without pricey kid classes and camps. Cablevision to spin off Madison Square Garden; reports 8 percent drop in 2Q netCablevision Systems Corp. said Thursday that its board has approved a plan to spin off as a separate company its Madison Square Garden business, owner of the New York Knicks, Rangers and the famed sports arena where they play. Pete Seeger marks his 90th birthday with an all-star concert tribute on ‘Great Performances’NEW YORK — Pete Seeger has never paid attention to demographics or audience segments. His message has always been about inconclusiveness as a performer. Avant-garde dancer, choreographer Merce Cunningham dies at age 90 in NYCNEW YORK — Choreographer and dancer Merce Cunningham was hailed Monday as a revolutionary artist who remade the very definition of dance. The art of a recession: Many gallery owners closing or struggling in tough timesSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Art gallery owners across the country are finding they have a tough sell these days. Walter Cronkite remembered as a great newsman, sailor, friend and father during funeralNEW YORK — Walter Cronkite was remembered as a great journalist, sailor, friend and father during services that, despite the grandeur of the setting, felt remarkably comfortable — like the man. Walter Cronkite’s funeral to honor the life and career of the legendary CBS newsmanNEW YORK — Walter Cronkite was remembered as a great newsman, sailor, friend and father during Thursday’s funeral for the CBS anchor. Winterthur offers exhibit of early American portraits from MetropolitanWINTETHUR, Del. — Among the rolling hills of Delaware’s “Chateau Country,” a group of guests from Manhattan is being welcomed with open arms at the Winterthur Museum. Us Weekly editor quits after years nurturing, feeding public’s addiction to celebrity newsNEW YORK — In six years as editor in chief of Us Weekly, Janice Min often found herself zealously watching young women in airport lounges. She wanted to be sure they were reading her magazine cover to cover. Writer Langston Hughes’ boyhood home in Ohio sold in foreclosure, bank to put it on marketCLEVELAND — A boyhood home of writer Langston Hughes has been sold in foreclosure in Cleveland. |
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