Woodstock’s next incarnation to take the form of a Broadway musicalNEW YORK — First it was an iconic concert, then an acclaimed documentary. It was followed by countless books and recordings, not to mention a recent film by Ang Lee. Next, it’ll be a Broadway musical. NY’s Metropolitan Museum of Art reattributes painting to 17th-century Spanish master VelazquezNEW YORK — New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art has reattributed a painting in its collection to the 17th-century Spanish master Velazquez. Hold that Kindle: E-book release delayed for Kennedy memoirNEW YORK — E-book fans will have to wait for a download of Sen. Ted Kennedy’s memoir. ‘Saturday Night Live’ opens season with Megan Fox, U2; week 2 it’s Ryan Reynolds, Lady GagaNEW YORK — Actress Megan Fox and U2 will give “Saturday Night Live” an attention-getting season opener when it returns on Sept. 26. Trailer for Michael Jackson film ‘This Is It’ to debut at MTV’s Video Music AwardsNEW YORK — MTV says a trailer for a Michael Jackson film built around rehearsal footage left behind after the King of Pop’s death will debut at Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards. Taylor Swift to re-release ‘Fearless’ next month with bonus material, including 6 new songsNEW YORK — Taylor Swift is giving fans some new music, even though she’s not yet releasing a new album. Pammie’s Peta advert ‘too racy’ for US airportsNEW YORK - The new campaign by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), which starred Pamela Anderson, has run into trouble after it was considered too racy for CNN Airport Network. Consumers have Fashion’s Night Out, but Fashion Week is still for the insidersNEW YORK — The fashion industry wants to invite you to New York Fashion Week — sort of. Sun-Times Media to cut pay for nonunion workers as investor group bids for companyNEW YORK — The Sun-Times Media Group told employees Wednesday that nonunion workers will take a steep pay cut as the publisher faces a likely takeover by a group of private investors when it comes out of bankruptcy protection. Walter Cronkite’s friends, admirers swap stories at memorial serviceNEW YORK — By all accounts, Walter Cronkite would have loved the war stories swapped and memories rekindled at his memorial service. All that was missing was a bar. Retailers resizing products, stores and themselves to counter frugal shoppersNEW YORK — The Great Recession and Americans’ retreat into thriftiness are teaching retailers a new lesson: How to survive when consumers are focused on “needs” rather than “wants.” ‘Big Brother’ on CBS has unusual growth for old seriesNEW YORK — CBS is nearing summer’s end as the only major broadcaster with more viewers than last summer, helped in part by a revived “Big Brother” franchise. Vegas chapels, hotels bustle with weddings as numbers align for quirky date 9-9-09LAS VEGAS — Two years after Las Vegas chapels hit the wedding date jackpot with lucky sevens, it’s all eyes on the nines for 9-9-09. French fashion brand Ungaro taps Lindsay Lohan as part of new design teamNEW YORK — Lindsay Lohan’s high-fashion shopping habits are well documented — and now she’s putting that to work: The house of Emanuel Ungaro has hired her as artistic adviser. 2010 Tony Awards set for Sunday 13 at Radio City Music HallNEW YORK — Broadway’s fall shows haven’t even arrived yet but the date for the 2010 Tony Awards has been set — Sunday June 13 — at Radio City Music Hall. Goldman cautious on satellite/cable TV; ‘Sell’ Dish, ‘Buy’ Comcast, Time Warner Cable upgradedNEW YORK — Goldman Sachs downgraded Dish Network Corp. to “Sell” and upgraded Time Warner Cable Inc. to “Neutral,” while maintaining that Comcast Corp. was the best buy in the “lackluster” cable and satellite TV sector. American airports ban ad featuring Pamela AndersonNEW YORK - American airport bosses have banned a new animal rights commercial featuring former “Baywatch” babe Pamela Anderson because it’s too raunchy. Music Review: Jay-Z album a state-of-the-art performance, but the struggle is missingJay-Z, “The Blueprint 3″ (Roc Nation) Spokesman: Photographer Annie Leibovitz, lender working to resolve loan as deadline passesNEW YORK — Celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz was continuing to try to resolve matters with her lender, her spokesman said Wednesday, a day after the deadline passed for her to repay a $24 million loan or lose the rights to her life’s work. Taylor Swift gets at least 2 CMA nominations, including entertainer of the yearNEW YORK — Taylor Swift has snagged at least two Country Music Association nominations, including one for the show’s highest honor: entertainer of the year. Q&A: Jay-Z talks about new ‘Blueprint’ CD, 9/11 benefit concert, being a leader and retirementNEW YORK — When Jay-Z released his first “Blueprint” CD on Sept. 11, 2001, the rapper couldn’t have known how monumental, and tragic, the day would turn out to be. ‘MJ’s Neverland ranch to be turned into Graceland-like amusement park’NEW YORK - Michael Jackson’s family and proprietors of his Neverland ranch plan to turn it into a Graceland-like amusement park, it has emerged. Oprah Winfrey supporting Met fashion exhibit on American women, will co-host galaNEW YORK — Oprah Winfrey is on board to host the annual gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute next spring, supporting an exhibit that focuses on the style of American women. For sale: Luxury NYC duplex where Madoff fraud came crashing down; Fla. estate also availableNEW YORK — It’s where Bernard Madoff broke down and confessed to his massive fraud, frantically wrote checks for millions of dollars as the scheme unraveled and appeared in a bathrobe to greet the FBI agents who arrested him. Janet to pay emotional tribute to brother Michael at MTV awardsNEW YORK - Janet Jackson is planning to honour her late brother Michael with a tribute performance at the MTV Video Music Awards Sunday and an insider says that there won’t be a “dry eye” in the hall. Halle Berry as diving instructor in Dark Tide
Deadline for celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz to repay $24 million loan passesNEW YORK — The deadline for celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz to repay a $24 million loan passed Tuesday night without word from either involved party. Jordan Roth takes over Broadway’s Jujamcyn TheatersNEW YORK — Broadway’s Jujamcyn Theaters has a new president. Michael Feinstein plans a return to Broadway in ‘All About Me’NEW YORK — Michael Feinstein plans a return to Broadway early next year — his first appearance there in nearly 20 years. Art by ‘Caps for Sale’ author in Naples, Fla., and later Lincoln, Neb.GLEN HEAD, N.Y. — An exhibit of art by the late author of the beloved children’s tale “Caps for Sale” is opening Oct. 1 in Naples, Fla., and will travel to Lincoln, Neb., and to the New York City area next year. Beckinsale denies starring in fourth ‘Underworld’ movieNEW YORK - Actress Kate Beckinsale has dismissed reports that she is set to revive her role as a vampire in a fourth “Underworld” movie. Crankin’: James Patterson agrees to 17-book deal, to be finished by 2012NEW YORK — After more than 40 best sellers, James Patterson is just getting started. ‘90210′ star Stroup says she’s careful not to go over the top with her bipolar characterNEW YORK — Jessica Stroup says she appreciates the challenge of playing someone with a mental disorder. Celeb photographer Annie Leibovitz’s $24M loan repayment due; risks losing copyright to imagesNEW YORK — Celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz risks losing the copyright to her images — and her entire life’s work — if she doesn’t pay back a $24 million loan that is now due. Reality-TV dad Jon Gosselin says in TV interview he despises his estranged wife KateNEW YORK — Jon Gosselin says he despises his estranged wife Kate, and believes she took his wedding ring. The reality TV star told ABC News’ Chris Cuomo on “Good Morning America” that he set down his ring one day and it vanished. He says no one else could have taken it. He also accuses Kate of verbally abusing him and beating him down during their marriage. |
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NEW YORK - Halle Berry is likely to star in the new action-thriller “Dark Tide” in which she will play a diving instructor who returns to the water after a near-death experience with a Great White shark.
