Michael Jackson tribute rescheduled for June 2010 in LondonVIENNA — An outdoor concert in Vienna that had been billed as the major global tribute to Michael Jackson has been moved to London and postponed until June, organizers said Friday, saying they needed more time to put together the show. Beatlemania returns with rollout of Fab 4’s remastered CDs, video game, luring new generationLONDON — Beatlemania is back with the rollout Wednesday of the Fab Four’s remastered CDs and first-ever video game, reaching out to a whole new generation decades after their parents — and even grandparents — first succumbed. Beatlemania back as Britain celebrates B-Day in the place where it all beganLONDON — The Beatles are back, sounding better than ever, and Britain is embracing them one more time. World auteurs, British directors and George Clooney in lineup for London Film FestivalLONDON — This year’s London Film Festival is big on British talent, international auteurs — and George Clooney. Hollywood stars and British directors in lineup for next month’s London Film FestivalLONDON — Organizers are announcing the lineup for this year’s London Film Festival. Hip-hop singer Speech Debelle wins Britain’s Mercury Prize for her album ‘Speech Therapy’LONDON — Hip-hop songstress Speech Debelle won the Barclaycard Mercury Prize on Tuesday for her album “Speech Therapy,” a work inspired by a period the young rapper spent homeless. Previous winners A.S. Byatt and J.M. Coetzee among 6 finalists for literature’s Booker PrizeLONDON — Previous winners A.S. Byatt and J.M. Coetzee are among six finalists announced Tuesday for literature’s prestigious Man Booker Prize. Widower of British reality TV star Jade Goody appears in court charged with rapeLONDON — The widower of British reality TV star Jade Goody has appeared in court on a rape charge. British novelist and playwright Keith Waterhouse, author of ‘Billy Liar,’ dies at 80LONDON — British writer Keith Waterhouse, a raconteur and wit whose works include the enduringly popular novel “Billy Liar,” has died at the age of 80. IOC awards Spanish TV rights to RTVE for 2014, 2016 Olympics for $100 millionLONDON — Spanish public broadcaster RTVE secured national broadcast rights for the 2014 and 2016 Olympics on Friday in a deal worth $100 million, another revenue boost for the IOC during the global recession. YouTube, songwriters resolve dispute on royalties paid in United KingdomLONDON — YouTube and Britain’s performing rights society have reached an agreement on royalties which will end a boycott of the popular Internet video site. Tony Blair hopping the pond next week for his first appearance on Letterman’s showNEW YORK — Tony Blair is set for his first appearance on David Letterman’s “Late Show.” Freddy Adu loaned to Belenenses among low-key transfers; Kerlon loaned to AjaxLONDON — Freddy Adu’s career faltered again with a low-key loan to Belenenses, and Ajax captured a ball-juggling Brazilian as the transfer window closed on Tuesday. In BBC celebrity show former tennis star Martina Hingis out to show she’s a smash at dancingLONDON — Martina Hingis vs. Joe Calzaghe might be a mismatch either on the tennis court or in a boxing ring. The big tease: As burlesque grows in popularity, some ask: Is it art or X-rated entertainment?CHICAGO — In the Depression-era days of Gypsy Rose Lee, burlesque dancing was about as naughty, and as nude, as it got in public. The emphasis was on the tease more than the strip, until Playboy and harder-core pornography came along in the 1950s. Britain’s Channel 4 axes ‘Big Brother,’ show that spawned national obsession with reality TVLONDON — Britain doesn’t love “Big Brother” the way it used to. Who guitarist Pete Townshend plans new stage musical about aging
Talkin’ bout his generation: Who guitarist Pete Townshend plans new stage musical about agingLONDON — Pete Townshend once wrote “I hope I die before I get old.” Tito Jackson says he will pay tribute to brother Michael during string of British showsLONDON — Tito Jackson says he plans to pay tribute to his brother Michael during a British tour later this year. Devyne Stephens, former aspiring artist, becomes developer and refiner of urban music talentATLANTA — It’s tough to pinpoint what Devyne Stephens does to take an artist’s promising career to the next level. British film board bans sale of Japanese horror movie, saying it’s too brutal and sadistLONDON — Britain’s film board banned the sale of a Japanese horror DVD, saying Wednesday its violence is so extreme that it could cause psychological harm to audiences. More blood, Mr. Darcy? Supernatural spins on Jane Austen are monster success for publishersLONDON — It is a truth universally acknowledged that a Jane Austen novel in possession of added gore will be a surefire best-seller. AP Interview: Promoter says Jackson tribute in Vienna to include 3-hour live TV broadcastVIENNA — Next month’s tribute to Michael Jackson on the grounds of a 17th century palace in Vienna will feature a three-hour, star-studded show to be televised live to a global audience of 1 billion people, the event promoter said Tuesday. London’s Royal Opera House to perform excerpts from opera composed on ‘Twitter’LONDON — It probably won’t be “Madame Butterfly,” but it should be fun. Fit for a king: Major tribute to Michael Jackson being organized on Vienna palace groundsVIENNA —It’s a concert venue fit for a king — even the King of Pop. Report: Godfather of Michael Jackson’s kids claims he is real father of Jackson’s daughterLONDON —A British tabloid reported Saturday that the godfather of Michael Jackson’s three children claims to be the father of the singer’s daughter Paris. Beatles fans swarm Abbey Road on 40th anniversary of album’s iconic photoLONDON —Hundreds of Beatles fans swarmed Abbey Road on Saturday, singing songs and snarling traffic to mark 40 years since John, Paul, George and Ringo strode across the leafy north London street and into the history books on iconic pop photos. David Byrne shakes the foundations with project that turns building into musical instrumentLONDON — David Byrne doesn’t want to rock the building, but it may shake a little. Now, that’s a fish! British fishermen mourn demise of Benson, country’s biggest celebrity carpLONDON — She was big. She was beautiful. And boy was she popular with the fishermen. British fishermen mourn the demise of Benson, the celebrity carpLONDON — Britain’s fishing community is in mourning the death of Benson, the 64-pound (29 kilogram) carp. Oscar-winner Tilda Swinton takes mobile film festival on the road in the Scottish HighlandsLONDON — Academy Award-winner Tilda Swinton is spending part of the summer hauling a mobile movie theater across the Scottish Highlands. Sam Taylor-Wood’s John Lennon biopic ‘Nowhere Boy’ to close London Film FestivalLONDON — London Film Festival organizers say this year’s event will close with the world premiere of a new film about John Lennon’s formative years in Liverpool. Geffen to release album featuring the voice of Pope Benedict XVILONDON — Pope Benedict XVI will release an album on which he sings and recites prayers to the Virgin Mary, his label said Friday. Spokeswoman says Jude Law to be a father for 4th time; mother’s identity not revealedLONDON — Jude Law’s spokeswoman says the actor is set to become a father for the fourth time. The identity of the mother has not been revealed. Jackson’s chef remembers role of personal doctor, praying with children on day singer diedLOS ANGELES — On the day Michael Jackson died, his personal chef says her first hint of something amiss was when his doctor didn’t come downstairs to get the juices and granola he routinely brought the King of Pop for breakfast each morning. |
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