Salut! Danny DeVito serves up Italian-style lemon liqueur at New Orleans cocktail festivalNEW ORLEANS — Actor Danny DeVito served up his own premium “Limoncello” liqueur flavored with zesty Italian lemons and gave a cry of “Salut!” to a drink-sipping crowd at Tales of the Cocktail, a New Orleans cocktail and culinary festival. Bangladeshi banker Yunus: Global economic crisis can lead to positive social changeJOHANNESBURG — The global economic crisis can be an opportunity for positive social change, Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus said Saturday during a speech honoring former South African President Nelson Mandela. British tabloid denies that it hacked into celebrity phones, tried to suppress evidenceLONDON — The publisher of a British tabloid owned by media mogul Rupert Murdoch denied on Friday a report that it had accessed the voice mail of celebrities and politicians and tried to suppress evidence of the hacking. Lawyer says victims of phone hacking could sue News International for invasion of privacyLONDON — The publisher of a British tabloid owned by media mogul Rupert Murdoch denied on Friday a report that it had accessed the voice mail of celebrities and politicians and tried to suppress evidence of the hacking. Robert Plant, honored with CBE, says he and former bandmate Jimmy Page won’t fightLONDON — Robert Plant received a royal honor from Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace on Friday, putting the former Led Zeppelin front man one notch above his old band mate Jimmy Page. Those close to Michael Jackson and family say his children were well-prepared for spotlightLOS ANGELES — Even Michael Jackson knew the masks and veils would have to come off one day. Austrians seem more bemused than bummed at Sacha Baron Cohen’s unflattering ‘Bruno’ movieVIENNA — Austrians could be forgiven for bristling at “Bruno.” IOC chastises US Olympic Committee for ‘unilaterally’ launching Olympic TV networkLONDON — The International Olympic Committee chastised U.S. Olympic officials on Thursday for “unilaterally” launching their own television network, warning the project could jeopardize relations with Olympic broadcaster NBC. British orchestra swaps concert hall for finishing post, performs at live horse raceLONDON — Fiery horses and a cloud of dust, but no hearty “Hi-Yo Silver.” Report: UK tabloid reporters hacked into voicemails of celebrities, politiciansLONDON — British lawmakers said Thursday that executives from Rupert Murdoch’s media group must answer claims that journalists from a tabloid hacked into the phones of politician, celebrities and other public figures UK tabloid accused of payouts after tapping phones of celebrities, politiciansLONDON — A British newspaper is reporting that a Sunday tabloid paid out more than 1 million pounds ($1.6 million) in out-of-court settlements after violating the privacy of celebrities and politicians. Couture week ends on a flat note after emotionally charged adieu to broke designer LacroixPARIS — Screen siren glamour, sexy, lacy bodices and a frothy collection of endless would-be bridal gowns brought Paris’ winter 2010 haute couture displays to an uneven conclusion on Wednesday, capping three emotional days that saw what’s likely to be the last show by Christian Lacroix. ‘The Office’ star Jenna Fischer engaged to Lee Kirk
Gaultier’s haute couture show features old-style Hollywood glamourPARIS — Spotlights lit up the catwalk Wednesday at Jean Paul Gaultier’s haute couture show, steeped in old-fashioned Hollywood glamour and paying tribute to screen sirens like Jane Russell and Ava Gardner. Bertelsmann, KKR plan joint venture aimed developing global music rights management businessFRANKFURT — Bertelsmann AG, Europe’s biggest media company, said Wednesday it plans to start a joint venture with KKR & Co., the private equity fund, that will focus on music rights management. Michael Jackson, international King of Pop, mourned around globe by fans watching LA service
Pottermaniacs brave the rain for London premiere of ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’
The fashion world mourns Lacroix’s last show, sheds real tears for epic French designerPARIS — The fashion world sloughed off its artifice, shedding genuine tears of emotion and submitting to the humiliation of group hugs in homage to legendary French designer Christian Lacroix, who delivered Tuesday what will likely be his last haute couture show. Michael Jackson’s daughter and siblings emerge from private cocoon to make sad debutLOS ANGELES — For all the hasty preparations, hand-wringing over security, breathless media competition to scoop details and soul-wrenching performances, the essence of Michael Jackson’s memorial service came down to 20 poignant, powerful seconds: the moment when 11-year-old Paris-Michael Jackson inched up to the microphone and, in a statement no one saw coming, referred to the late pop superstar as “Daddy.” The show must go on: Opera singer DiDonato performs in London in wheelchair after leg break
Michael Jackson’s international fans mourn idol as Los Angeles memorial beginsLONDON — Fans in Asia stayed up into the wee hours, bars across Europe held Michael Jackson theme nights and television stations from Sydney to Paris cleared their schedules Tuesday to broadcast the King of Pop’s star-studded memorial service live from Los Angeles. Michael Jackson’s international fans mourn idol before Los Angeles memorialLONDON — Fans in Asia stayed up into the wee hours, bars across Europe were holding Michael Jackson theme nights and television stations from Sydney to Paris cleared their schedules Tuesday to broadcast the King of Pop’s star-studded memorial service live from Los Angeles. Stars due at London premiere of ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince;’ brush off swine fluLONDON — Thousands of Harry Potter fans braved rain and hail Tuesday to cheer the cast of “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” at its London premiere. Paris’s couture displays off to featherlight start, with sheer, lingerie-inspired show at DiorPARIS — In these times heavy with financial worry, Paris’ winter 2010 haute couture displays got off to a light start Monday, with sheer fabrics taking center stage at Dior’s half-dressed display and at budding French labels Stephane Rolland and Alexis Mabille. Recession puts pinch on Paris’ haute couturiers, purveyors of the $25,000-plus dressPARIS — During a recession, how do you hawk a dress that costs more than many cars? British Library unites world’s earliest known Christian Bible digitally on the InternetLONDON — The surviving pages of the world’s oldest Christian Bible have been reunited — digitally. Public art: Britons of all shapes and sizes take turns on Trafalgar Square stone columnLONDON — It’s art for the people, of the people — and definitely by the people. Public art: Britons of all shapes and sizes take turns on Trafalgar Square plinthLONDON — Members of the British public have begun appearing on a plinth in London’s Trafalgar Square as part of an ambitious art project. On a scorcher of a day at Tour de France, Cavendish wins stage while Armstrong stays with packBRIGNOLES, France — Lance Armstrong just wanted to stay out of trouble on a scorching day one rider felt was better suited for baking bread. Madonna pays tribute to Michael Jackson at London arena where he was to performLONDON — Madonna paid tribute to Michael Jackson on Saturday night in the same arena where he was to stage his comeback, dancing along with an impersonator doing Jackson’s distinctive moves. AP Interview: Michael Jackson adviser Dr. Tohme Tohme breaks silence to talk about his friendLOS ANGELES — Dr. Tohme Tohme vividly remembers the first time he met with Michael Jackson to discuss the pop star’s finances. It’s not the money talk that stays with him now, but his enchantment at entering Jackson’s world of love. Actor Rupert Grint, Ron Weasley in ‘Harry Potter’ films, recovering from swine fluLONDON — The agent for “Harry Potter” star Rupert Grint says the actor is recovering from a mild case of swine flu. Princeton will face Brown in all-American Temple Cup final at Henley RegattaHENLEY, England — Princeton and Brown advanced to the final of the Temple Cup for student eights at the Henley Royal Regatta on the Thames. ABBA’s Benny Andersson shoots down talk of reunion to fill Jackson void in London arenaLONDON — Forget those reports that Swedish supergroup ABBA will be reuniting to cover Michael Jackson’s sold-out concert dates. Music producer Quincy Jones says Michael Jackson’s sudden death too surreal to handleLONDON — Legendary music producer Quincy Jones says Michael Jackson’s sudden death is too surreal to process. |
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NEW YORK — She’s engaged on NBC’s “The Office,” and now, Jenna Fischer can say the same in real life. Her spokesman, Lewis Kay, says the 35-year-old actress and her boyfriend, screenwriter Lee Kirk, became engaged in Paris on June 30.
International idol, Jackson mourned around globe
LONDON — Thousands of Harry Potter fans braved rain and hail Tuesday to cheer the cast of “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” at its London premiere. Stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and other cast members, along with the boy wizard’s creator, J.K. Rowling, walked up a soggy red carpet before the screening in Leicester Square.
Opera singer performs in wheelchair in London
