Donald Fisher, co-founder of Gap Inc. dies at age 81 after lengthy battle with cancerPORTLAND, Ore. — Donald G. Fisher, who co-founded apparel giant Gap Inc., has died at age 81 after a long battle with cancer. Idol, friend of horrorcore victims, alleged killer says quadruple slaying not music’s faultThe quadruple murder allegedly committed by a horrorcore music fanatic is just the kind of scenario so-called “death rappers” write songs about. Wal-Mart best symbolizes America, while Twitter might just be a fad, a new poll findsNEW YORK — Half the respondents of a new poll say taxing the richest Americans by at least 50 percent is a great idea, while more than a third consider Twitter a fad that will likely fade. Film festival: Roman Polanski taken into Swiss custody on 1978 US arrest warrantZURICH — Director Roman Polanski has been taken into custody by Swiss police on a 31-year-old U.S. arrest warrant, organizers of the Zurich Film Festival said Sunday. Fla. conductor breaks back falling through theater floor in the dark after his opera debutsDESTIN, Fla. — A Florida Panhandle conductor is recovering after falling 14 feet into the empty space below a moveable orchestra pit on the opening night of an opera he had written. Video captures Hugh Jackman chastising theatergoer for ringing cell phone during Broadway showNEW YORK — Hugh Jackman knows how to stop the show. Porn viewing, other cases of employee misconduct rise at National Science FoundationARLINGTON, Va. — A watchdog responsible for stopping fraud involving taxpayer-funded science grants said it has been forced to divert its attention to government employee misconduct, much of it involving pornography. CBS wins the 1st week, with ABC also strong in the ratings, as fall TV season beginsNEW YORK — CBS began the fall season with a bang, winning the first week overall, scoring the top-rated program and premiering the most-watched new show, according to Nielsen ratings figures released Tuesday. Conan O’Brien back on ‘Tonight,’ joking about stunt accident that caused ’slight’ concussionLOS ANGELES — Conan O’Brien turned his “Tonight Show” stunt injury into laughs at his expense by showing footage of the cringe-worthy backward fall on a hard studio floor. DJ AM’s death ruled accidental drug overdoseNEW YORK — DJ AM died accidentally from a lethal cocktail of prescription drugs and cocaine, the medical examiner’s office ruled Tuesday. Former actress, video star Tawny Kitaen arrested on suspicion of DUI in Newport Beach, Calif.NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Police in California say former actress Tawny Kitaen has been arrested for investigation of driving under the influence. NJ Springsteen symposium takes scholars on a trip down Thunder RoadWEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — Hold still, Bruce — this won’t hurt a bit! Scholars from around the world are dissecting the Springsteen legend this weekend in New Jersey. Conan O’Brien expected back at work Monday after hitting head during ‘Tonight’ stuntLOS ANGELES — Conan O’Brien was expected to be back on the job Monday after hitting his head during a “Tonight Show” stunt. ‘City of Life and Death’ by Chinese director Lu Chuan wins Spain’s top film awardSAN SEBASTIAN, Spain — Chinese director Lu Chuan’s film “City of Life and Death” has won the top prize at Spain’s San Sebastian Film Festival. Daughtry, Tim McGraw, Dane Cook headline Vegas concert to benefit Andre Agassi charter schoolLAS VEGAS — Comedian Dane Cook, rock band Daughtry, and musicians Tim McGraw and Brian McKnight were headlining a benefit concert Saturday night at the Wynn Las Vegas hotel-casino to provide funding for the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy. Researchers seek to unbury Boston’s black history at centuries-old cemeteryBOSTON — Somewhere among the grassy hills, canopy trees and 19th century angel sculptures rest Butler and Mary Wilson. Humorist Garrison Keillor to host 1st ‘Prairie Home Companion’ broadcast since Sept. 7 strokeST. PAUL, Minn. — Humorist Garrison Keillor hosted his first broadcast of “A Prairie Home Companion” since suffering a minor stroke nearly three weeks ago. CW’s ‘Beautiful Life’ becomes 1st casualty of new fall TV season, axed after just 2 airingsNEW YORK — The CW network’s “The Beautiful Life: TBL” has become the first television series from the new fall crop to be canceled. Conan O’Brien hits head during ‘Tonight’ stunt; taping of NBC late-night show haltedLOS ANGELES — Conan O’Brien hit his head during a stunt for the “Tonight Show,” an accident that halted production and brought back memories of a rare absence by his predecessor in the job. Seth Rogen gets dream role as writer for ‘The Simpsons’ and whips Homer into heroic shapeLOS ANGELES — Seth Rogen has fulfilled a dream, and he’s not talking about starring in the box-office hit “Knocked Up” or playing a superhero in the upcoming “The Green Hornet.” Seth Rogan gets dream role as writer for ‘The Simpsons’ and whips Homer into heroic shapeLOS ANGELES — Seth Rogan has fulfilled a dream, and he’s not talking about starring in the box-office hit “Knocked Up” or playing a superhero in the upcoming “The Green Hornet.” Gap founders’ contemporary art collection finds a home at San Francisco Museum of Modern ArtSAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art will house one of the world’s great contemporary art collections after forming a partnership with Gap Inc. founders Don and Doris Fisher to house the couple’s some 1,100 works. Rapper Tupac Shakur’s mother donates collection of writing to Atlanta university libraryATLANTA — Tupac Shakur’s mother has donated a collection of the rapper’s writing to the Robert W. Woodruff Library at Atlanta University Center. Father of late Tim Russert dies in NY at 85; ‘Big Russ’ was subject of 2004 best-sellerBUFFALO, N.Y. — The father of the late “Meet the Press” moderator Tim Russert has died in Buffalo, N.Y. He was 85. Organizers cancel 2010 CineVegas Film Festival, citing economic pressuresLAS VEGAS — Organizers are canceling the CineVegas Film Festival in Las Vegas next year because of the economy. Welcome to Twitter, JK Rowling: ‘Harry Potter’ author sets up Twitter accountNEW YORK — The real J.K. Rowling has come to Twitter. It’s a boy for CBS chief Leslie Moonves and his wife, ‘The Early Show’ host Julie ChenLOS ANGELES — It’s a boy for CBS chief Leslie Moonves and his wife, “The Early Show” host Julie Chen. New scrutiny after video shows NJ elementary school kids singing President Obama’s praisesBURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A school for kindergartners through second graders in this comfortable Philadelphia suburb has become the latest target of accusations by conservatives that schoolchildren are being indoctrinated to idolize President Barack Obama. Tribune executive defends proposed bonuses of up to $70 million in bankruptcy hearingWILMINGTON, Del. — Still mired in Chapter 11 protection, the Tribune Co. said Friday it needs authority to dole out up to $70 million in bonuses as motivation for top managers working in a difficult environment for the media industry. Former ‘America’s Sexiest Bachelor’ contestant charged with killing ex-porn actress near LALOS ANGELES — A self-proclaimed preacher who was on the TV beauty pageant “The Sexiest Bachelor in America” will be arraigned next week for allegedly torturing and murdering his girlfriend, an ex-adult movie actress. Cast changes afoot at ‘Law & Order: Criminal Intent’; D’Onofrio poised to leaveLOS ANGELES — Changes are afoot at “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” with charter cast member Vincent D’Onofrio exiting the USA Network series and recent recruit Jeff Goldblum taking over full-time. Bijou Phillips says Mackenzie Phillips told her about sexual relationship with fatherCHICAGO — Actress Bijou Phillips says she knew her half-sister Mackenzie Phillips had consensual sex with their father, Mamas and the Papas leader John Phillips. Taiwan says it will bar visit by Uighur activist to avoid harming ties with ChinaTAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s interior minister said Friday the island will bar a visit by Uighur activist Rebiya Kadeer, whom Beijing has accused of inciting ethnic violence in China’s far west. Ex-adviser’s book, ‘Michael Jackson Tapes,’ details late pop star’s excesses, obsessionsENGLEWOOD, N.J. — Pop superstar Michael Jackson feared the ravages of old age, sought the company of sycophants and appeared to be abusing prescription drugs and cosmetic surgery nearly a decade before his death, according to a new book by a former adviser. Stewart Sorry For Simpson’s Dog LossAmerican lifestyle queen MARTHA STEWART has publicly apologised for making light of JESSICA SIMPSON’s dog-napping nightmare. |
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