All-black Broadway production of Tennessee Williams’ ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ coming to LondonLONDON — “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 EndLONDON — “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. Simon Cowell’s spokesman says Susan Boyle recovers; career still on track despite setbacksLONDON — 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 setbacksLONDON — 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 limelightPARIS — 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 defeatLONDON — 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 snubWASHINGTON — The White House wants Queen Elizabeth II at D-Day ceremonies later this week. Wales, African-American culture, Latin music at Smithsonian Folklife FestivalWASHINGTON — 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 GryllsNEW 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 showLONDON — 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 buildingROME — 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 showLONDON — 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 pagesROME — 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 showLONDON — 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 _ MozartVIENNA — 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 showLONDON — 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 showLONDON — 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 affairBUENOS 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 loomsLONDON — 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 movieROME — 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 finaleLONDON — 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 headquartersNEW 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. Coppola clan provides inspiration for director’s family-rivalry drama ‘Tetro’CANNES, France — Rivalries are inevitable in a family as big and talented as Francis Ford Coppola’s, with so many siblings and cousins and uncles working in film and music. British classical singer, 13, says she doesn’t mind the fame but won’t go popWEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Famous before age 14 for classical singing on a TV talent show. A debut album in the top 10 on British pop charts. What next? Australian man charged with inciting racial conflict against Jews with Internet postingPERTH, Australia — Police have charged a man who allegedly posted a video on YouTube with inciting racism under Australian state law, officials said Thursday. A newspaper report said the video targeted Jews. |
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