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. Mona Lisa painting undamaged in mug-throwing incident at LouvrePARIS — The Louvre Museum says a Russian visitor hurled an empty terra cotta mug at the Mona Lisa. 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. In multimedia age, old-fashioned panorama of Waterloo battle quietly holds its ownWATERLOO, Belgium —It’s hard to believe anyone would choose the crackle of distant cannon fire and a very dated 360-degree wall painting over in-your-face kinetic effects of movies and theme parks. Major tribute to Michael Jackson being organized on grounds of Vienna’s Schoenbrunn PalaceVIENNA —The King of Pop will get a royal send-off next month in Vienna. NYC sightseeing flight, shore trip end in tragedy for families from Italy, PennsylvaniaBLUE BELL, Pa. —For an Italian family it was supposed to be a joyous occasion — the celebration of 25 years of marriage. For a Pennsylvania family, it was a flight to the New Jersey shore that included a passing view of one of the world’s most renowned skylines. 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. Venice Film Festival introduces award for 3D movies, 9 films to compete for prizeROME —The storied Venice Film Festival is updating its awards lineup by offering a prize for the best 3D movie of the year. Barenboim’s Arab-Israeli orchestra gives concert for Jerusalem the ‘Arab cultural capital’GENEVA — Maestro Daniel Barenboim brought his troupe of young Arab and Israeli classical musicians to Geneva on Friday for a concert dedicated to the late Palestinian-American academic Edward Said and the contentious choice of Jerusalem as this year’s “Arab Cultural Capital.” 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. TV stunt with Michael Jackson double in 1988 fooled Berliners _ and East German secret policeBERLIN — It appears that even the dreaded East German Stasi got caught up in Michael Jackson mania in the late 1980s. Not the way it is: Author, anchor himself wrongly said Swedes called newscasters ‘Cronkiters’NEW YORK — Legendary figures sometimes find a few tall tales seeping into their obits when they die. Their legendary status invites it. After the death of Walter Cronkite, the term ‘cronkiter’ faces belated scrutinyNEW YORK — Legendary figures sometimes find a few tall tales seeping into their obits when they die. Their legendary status invites it. 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. Greece’s Acropolis Museum to restore film reference to Christians vandalizing ParthenonATHENS, Greece — Greece’s new Acropolis Museum said Tuesday it would restore references to early Christians vandalizing the ancient Parthenon temple, which were deleted from a film shown to visitors for fear of angering the country’s powerful Orthodox Church. 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. Iran says 3 Americans arrested for illegal entry, claims case being used for propagandaTEHRAN, Iran — Iran has arrested three Americans who strayed across the border from Iraq for illegally entering the country and a lawmaker says authorities are deciding whether they will be accused of spying. Travel briefsLeaf-peeping in Iowa: Mississippi River, bridges of Madison County 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. Researchers in Austria unveil two Mozart piano pieces more than 200 years after composer’s deathSALZBURG, Austria — Technically demanding and at times furiously paced, two newly identified Mozart works unveiled Sunday are helping scholars complete their assessment of the maestro’s very early achievements. The childhood creations — an extensive concerto movement and a fragmentary prelude — provide yet more proof the Salzburg native was a true prodigy. And maybe a bit of a showoff. 2 new Mozart piano pieces presented in Austria more than 200 years after composer’s deathSALZBURG, Austria — Technically demanding and at times furiously paced, two newly identified Mozart works unveiled Sunday are helping scholars complete their assessment of the maestro’s very early achievements. No doubt about it: Michael Phelps beats Milorad Cavic again, sets world record in 100 flyROME — Michael Phelps beat Milorad Cavic again. No doubt about it. With a defiant performance in a supposedly inferior suit, Phelps stayed close over the outward lap and rallied on the return to become the first swimmer to break 50 seconds in the 100-meter butterfly, beating the Serbian with a time of 49.82. More Mozart: 2 previously unknown pieces to be presented in Salzburg, city of composer’s birthSALZBURG, Austria — The huge musical puzzle that is Mozart is about to be expanded by two potentially important pieces. 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. World economic crisis doesn’t stop glitzy line-up for Venice Film FestivalROME — The world economic crisis hasn’t dulled the glitz of the 66th edition of the Venice Film Festival, which hosts a line-up rich with Hollywood heavyweights. Line-up of films competing at Venice Film FestivalROME — A list of the films in competition for the Golden Lion at the 66th Venice Film Festival, which will run from Sept. 2-12: Michael Moore, Tom Ford in the competition at Venice Film FestivalROME — Michael Moore’s examination of the world’s economic crisis and the directorial debut of former Gucci designer Tom Ford are among 23 films vying for the Golden Lion at this year’s Venice Film Festival. Theater director Peter Zadek, known for provocative renditions on German stage, dies at 83HAMBURG — German stage director Peter Zadek, known for his provocative and unconventional renditions, died overnight in Hamburg after a serious illness, the theater where he was working said Thursday. He was 83. 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. Report: 1988 Michael Jackson concert worried East Germany’s Stasi secret policeBERLIN — A 1988 Michael Jackson concert in West Berlin prompted security concerns for East Germany’s Stasi secret police, according to historical files published Thursday. 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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