Queen Elizabeth II marks 500th anniversary of royal bodyguards

LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II has marked the 500th anniversary of a troop of royal bodyguards.

British naturalist Sir David Attenborough wins prestigious Spanish prize

MADRID — British naturalist Sir David Attenborough won Spain’s prestigious Prince of Asturias social sciences prize Thursday for his “great contributions to the defense of life and conservation of our planet.”

All-black Broadway production of Tennessee Williams’ ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ coming to London

LONDON — “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” is coming to London.

Critics are mixed as Whoopi Goldberg’s ‘Sister Act’ hits the stage in London’s West End

LONDON — “Sister Act” got a standing ovation on its opening night, but critics were less enthusiastic Wednesday about the nunnery stage musical based on the 1992 movie starring Whoopi Goldberg.

Movie Review: Title is all that’s clever in the hackneyed romantic comedy ‘My Life in Ruins’

LOS ANGELES — As we learn from “My Life in Ruins,” the Greek word for mojo — or zest for life — is “kefi.” Nia Vardalos’ character has lost hers and needs to get it back.

Simon Cowell’s spokesman says Susan Boyle recovers; career still on track despite setbacks

LONDON — Susan Boyle is getting better after an anxiety attack caused by the pressures of her overnight fame and celebrity judge Simon Cowell plans to help her launch a professional career, Cowell’s spokesman said Tuesday.

Simon Cowell’s agent says Susan Boyle is recovering; career still on track despite setbacks

LONDON — Susan Boyle is getting better after an anxiety attack caused by the pressures of her overnight fame and celebrity judge Simon Cowell plans to help her launch a professional career, Cowell’s agent said Tuesday.

Obama a perfect guest for a French president who loves America and craves the limelight

PARIS — President Nicolas Sarkozy is a big fan of the United States and makes no secret of his craving for the limelight. Enter Barack Obama, the perfect guest.

Prince Charles to attend D-Day commemoration in France after row over royal ’snub’

LONDON — Prince Charles’ office said Tuesday that he will attend a D-Day commemoration in France this week after a diplomatic spat over the omission from the guest list of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Susan Boyle fairy tale sours with her hospitalization for exhaustion after surprise TV defeat

LONDON — Now that it’s over, it’s fair to ask: Was “Britain’s Got Talent” worth it?

White House wants Queen Elizabeth II to attend D-Day ceremonies despite French snub

WASHINGTON — The White House wants Queen Elizabeth II at D-Day ceremonies later this week.

Wales, African-American culture, Latin music at Smithsonian Folklife Festival

WASHINGTON — Wales, Latin music and “The Power of Words in African American Culture” will be the themes of this summer’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

Will Ferrell, with movie to promote, goes into the wild with adventurist Bear Grylls

NEW YORK — The wilderness of northern Sweden, where Will Ferrell ate grilled reindeer eyeballs with adventurer Bear Grylls, seems like a long way to go to promote a movie and test-drive a television spinoff.

Broadway’s big question seems to be: How many Tonys will ‘Billy Elliot’ take home?

NEW YORK — The big question seems to be: How many Tonys will “Billy Elliot” take home?

Scottish singing star Susan Boyle suffering exhaustion after finishing 2nd in UK talent show

LONDON — Singer Susan Boyle was being treated for exhaustion at a mental health clinic Monday after taking second place in a TV talent competition that turned the humble church volunteer into a global star, the show’s producers and a newspaper said.

Rome’s Ara Pacis museum vandalized, colors of Italian flag painted on US-designed building

ROME — The back wall of a controversial museum designed by U.S. architect Richard Meier was painted overnight with the red and green colors of the Italian flag.

Report: YouTube sensation Susan Boyle in London clinic after finishing 2nd in talent show

LONDON — Scottish singer Susan Boyle was taken to a London clinic for treatment following her second-place finish in a nationwide talent competition, a newspaper reported Monday.

UK talent show favorite Susan Boyle falls short: How did she lose the contest?

LONDON — How could Susan Boyle lose?

Berlusconi slams paparazzi, laments his personal saga is playing out on newspaper front pages

ROME — Premier Silvio Berlusconi slammed the paparazzi Sunday for taking photos of a New Year’s party at his Sardinian home that was attended by an 18-year-old at the heart of a political and personal storm.

Susan Boyle decides on her future after taking second place on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ TV show

LONDON — Susan Boyle may have been beaten by a group of street dancers who jumped, kicked and shook their way to victory against her on “Britain’s Got Talent,” but her musical career has barely begun.

Church volunteer Susan Boyle faces the music and takes second place on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’

LONDON — She may not have won, but unlikely singing star Susan Boyle showed she could face the music.

Austria celebrates Josef Haydn in a commemorative year overshadowed by _ Mozart

VIENNA — Mostly Mozart. Hardly Haydn.

Dream is done but melody lingers: Susan Boyle finishes second on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’

LONDON — She gave a final curtsey, a shimmy of her hips, and walked off stage, leaving the winners to perform an encore. But it’s unlikely that finishing second on “Britain’s Got Talent” Saturday night to a dance troupe called “Diversity” will be the end of Susan Boyle’s showbiz dream.

Dream over, but melody lingers: Susan Boyle finishes 2nd on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ TV show

LONDON — She gave a final curtsey, a shimmy of her hips, and walked off stage, leaving the winners to perform an encore. But it’s unlikely that finishing second on “Britain’s Got Talent” Saturday night to a dance troupe called “Diversity” will be the end of Susan Boyle’s showbiz dream.

The dream is done: Boyle finishes second on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’

LONDON — She gave a final curtsey, a shimmy of her hips, and walked off stage, leaving the winners to perform an encore.

The dream is done: Boyle finishes 2nd on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ reality show

LONDON — She dreamed a dream, and it very nearly came true.

Scottish Singer Susan Boyle finishes second on ‘Britain’s Got Talent’

LONDON — She dreamed a dream — and it almost came true. Susan Boyle’s reality show journey ended Saturday with a second-place finish to a dance troupe called “Diversity” on the final of the television show “Britain’s Got Talent.”

Boyle faces the music for the final time in ‘Britain’s Got Talent’

LONDON — The lady has sung. But has she won?

Susan Boyle performs in the finals of “Britain’s Got Talent”

LONDON — The lady has sung. But has she won?

2009 Pritzker Prize recipient Peter Zumthor compares creative process to love affair

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Peter Zumthor, winner of the 2009 Pritzker Architecture Prize, compares his creative process to the arc of a love affair.

Does she have the talent? Ultimate test for UK’s Susan Boyle as Saturday showdown looms

LONDON — Susan Boyle, the Scottish church volunteer whose soaring voice has taken her to TV fame in a matter of weeks, goes into the finals of “Britain’s Got Talent” on Saturday as the public wonders if she will crack under the pressure.

Angels & Demons in Rome: Tour visits sites related to book and movie

ROME — On the stone steps of the 500-year-old Santa Maria del Popolo church, our tour group huddled around our guide in a tight circle.

Britain frets over pressure on new star Susan Boyle on eve of her talent show finale

LONDON — Britain and the YouTube-watching world is fretting over the pressure being piled on a Scottish songstress as her final test approaches.

Burberry brings London weather and plenty of celebs for launch of US headquarters

NEW YORK — Burberry, the global-based British clothing brand, brought London weather to New York for the launch of its American headquarters — appropriate for a company known for its high-end rain gear.

Playthings face their own mortality in Pixar Animation’s next sequel, ‘Toy Story 3′

CANNES, France — Woody, Buzz Lightyear and their plaything pals are coping with abandonment issues in the new “Toy Story” sequel.

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