Alive? No way, but German hoax video of Michael Jackson video creates stir onlineBERLIN — A hoax video purportedly showing Michael Jackson emerging from a coroner’s van was an experiment aimed at showing how quickly misinformation and conspiracy theories can race across the Internet, German broadcaster RTL said Tuesday. 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. Peter Gabriel, composer Jose Antonio Abreu accept Swedish Polar Music PrizeSTOCKHOLM, Sweden — Peter Gabriel, founder of the rock group Genesis, and Venezuelan composer Jose Antonio Abreu are sharing this year’s Polar Music Prize. Barcelona: Take it all in by cable car, bike, or on a strollBARCELONA, Spain — By metro, tram, bus, bike, car or on foot, taking in the streetscapes, panoramas and often-startling architecture of Barcelona can make for a full itinerary. But while you’re here, you’ll also want to check out what’s inside — art, history, and of course, tapas and wine. 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. Wonderful Isolde not enough to save a Tristan and Isolde scuttled by flat directingBAYREUTH, Germany — Tristan and Isolde, Wagner once wrote, was meant to be a “monument to that most beautiful of dreams” — love. Blockbuster shares jump after rental chain sells Irish retailer Xtra-visionNEW YORK — Shares of Blockbuster Inc. jumped Friday after the chain said it sold Irish entertainment retailer Xtra-vision Ltd. in a deal valued at up to $45 million. Tim McGraw’s message to fans: don’t be abusive to women at my concertsWASHINGTON — Tim McGraw isn’t looking for trouble at his concerts, but there are certain things he just won’t ignore. Madonna’s Gypsy performers ‘pained’ when crowd boos her in Romania; say discrimination on riseBUCHAREST, Romania — A Russian trio performing Gypsy music with Madonna said Friday they were “pained” to see the pop star booed during her Bucharest concert for criticizing widespread discrimination against Gypsies. Better than Wagner? Herheim production of Parsifal a parable of modern GermanyBAYREUTH, Germany — Jackbooted Nazi storm-troopers. A mad magician in drag. And a German history lesson from the days of Bismarck to the time when the vanquished nation rises from the ashes of Hitler and World War II. RAI state TV blocks spots for Swedish documentary deemed anti-BerlusconiMILAN — Italy’s state broadcaster RAI has refused to air ads promoting “Videocracy,” a Swedish documentary examining the influence of television on Italian culture over the last 30 years, because it says the spots are an offense to Premier Silvio Berlusconi. 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
Royal Opera House to release recordings of Wagner operas from Bayreuth Festival on DVDBERLIN — Germany’s Bayreuth Festival has agreed to enter a deal with a production arm of Britain’s Royal Opera House to produce and sell DVD recordings of composer Richard Wagner’s operas recorded at the annual festival. 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.” Irving Berlin’s ‘White Christmas’ is returning to Broadway for the holiday seasonNEW YORK — The stage version of Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” is serving up another round of holiday cheer. Michael Jackson’s mother: Global tribute for King of Pop in Vienna is ‘a wonderful idea’VIENNA — The King of Pop’s mother said in a letter made public Monday that next month’s global tribute for Michael Jackson in Vienna is “a wonderful idea” and an event that her son would have loved. Golden goal: UEFA, elite clubs to share $1.55B as Champions League deals defy recessionGENEVA — The world’s most lucrative club soccer competition, the European Champions League, will earn a record $1.55 billion in marketing and television revenues for clubs and organizer UEFA this season. Fans swamp Web site offering tickets for Michael Jackson tribute in AustriaVIENNA — Fans have swamped the Web site offering tickets for next month’s global Michael Jackson tribute in Vienna. 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. US F1 team lands YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley as primary investor for 2010 debut seasonVALENCIA, Spain — The new US F1 Formula One team has landed YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley as its primary investor for its 2010 debut racing campaign. German police confiscate hundreds of sculptures attributed to GiacomettiBERLIN — German police have confiscated hundreds of bronze and plaster statues alleged to be the works of Alberto Giacometti and arrested an art dealer and two others on suspicion of selling the fakes across the globe. Rome says Maestro Muti agrees to lead city’s opera houseROME — Rome says maestro Riccardo Muti has agreed to lead the city’s opera house, pending final approval of details. 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. France’s Annaud to direct adaptation of best-selling Chinese novel ‘Wolf Totem’HONG KONG — The French director of “Seven Years in Tibet,” Jean-Jacques Annaud, will direct an adaptation of the best-selling Chinese novel “Wolf Totem” — the story of the relationship between Mongolian nomads and wolves seen by some as a critique of Communist rule. Hildegard Behrens, renowned Wagner soprano, dies in Tokyo at age 72TOKYO — Soprano Hildegard Behrens, one of the finest Wagnerian performers of her generation, has died while traveling in Japan. She was 72. Italian critic and screenwriter Tullio Kezich, friend and biographer of Fellini, dead at 80MILAN — Tullio Kezich, a prominent film critic for the daily Corriere della Sera who befriended and collaborated with Italian directing greats Federico Fellini and Ermanno Olmi, died Monday. He was 80. Unusual tours give glimpse of hidden, off-the-beaten path ParisPARIS — You’ve posed for a picture in front of the Eiffel Tower, checked out the Mona Lisa at the Louvre and walked to the top of the Arc de Triomphe. If you think you’ve done it all in Paris, don’t worry, there are plenty of off-the-beaten-path adventures for your return. US Olympic Committee delays launch of Olympic network in face of IOC objectionsBERLIN — The U.S. Olympic Committee had everything to lose and nothing to air. US Olympic Committee delays TV network plans in face of objections by IOCBERLIN — The U.S. Olympic Committee is postponing plans for its own television network in the face of objections from international Olympic officials. Vienna production of Don Giovanni masterful blend of voice, music, stagingVIENNA — Blood. Glitzy costumes. Magnificent voices and gorgeous soloists. Clever directing. Organizers say Michael Jackson tribute concert in Vienna will be held Sept. 26VIENNA — Organizers of what’s being billed as a global tribute to Michael Jackson in Vienna say the event will be held on Sept. 26. Organizers say Michael Jackson tribute concert in Vienna will be held on Sept. 26VIENNA — A global tribute to Michael Jackson on the grounds of a 17th century palace in Vienna will be held Sept. 26, and Jackson’s brother Jermaine will announce the concert lineup soon, organizers said Wednesday. |
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