Natalie Dessay Reprises 'La Sonnambula' at the Opéra Bastille The New York Times | PARIS - Natalie Dessay is among the handful of sopranos who genuinely merit the term diva, but her career encountered some bumps last year. Her eagerly awaited Mélisande at the Theater an der Wien, in Vienna, disappointed some critics, perhaps because of heightened expectations. She sang "La Sonna...
Perez Hilton, Black Eyed Peas manager settle civil lawsuit over punch; judge dismisses case Star Tribune | LOS ANGELES - A judge is dismissing a civil lawsuit filed against a Black Eyed Peas manager who punched blogger Perez Hilton in a nightclub last year. | Attorneys for Hilton and Peas' manager Liborio Molina announced in court Tuesday they had reached a settlement agreement. Los Angeles Superior Co...
Stroke of luck sees Gary escape jail Hong Kong Standard Former US child star Gary Coleman pleaded guilty on his 42nd birthday to a misdemeanor criminal mischief charge related to a domestic violence incident last April. | //--> Wednesday, February 10, 2010 | ADVERTISEMENT | Former US child star Gary Colem...
Brangelina sue over split-up claims Hong Kong Standard Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have begun legal action against a British tabloid that reported the celebrity couple were going to split. | //--> Wednesday, February 10, 2010 | ADVERTISEMENT | Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have begun legal action against...
Hollywood beat for Ringo's star Hong Kong Standard A star for former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has been added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame during a whimsical ceremony that also marked the 50th anniversary of groundbreaking on the sidewalk attraction. | //--> Wednesday, February 10, 2010 | A star f...
Sheen wife tries to cut and run Hong Kong Standard Actor Charlie Sheen has been charged with assaulting his wife, Brooke Mueller, in a Christmas Day incident at a holiday home in the swank US winter resort town of Aspen, Colorado. | //--> Wednesday, February 10, 2010 | Actor Charlie Sheen has been ch...
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Turn Miniature Clay Food Into Charming Valentines ABC News By HOLLY RAMER Associated Press Writer | AP February 9, 2010 (AP) The Associated Press | - Cupcakes, in any form, are undeniably cute. But sardines? Perhaps only Jessica and Susan ...
Twinkle, twinkle, Superstar! Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines--IS NORA AUNOR REALLY coming home soon to hold a much-awaited concert? | I asked her daughter Lotlot about it. 'From what I know, tuloy uwi ni Mommy middle of...
Shutter Island trailer: thrilling chiller or shocking horror? The Guardian | Despite featuring Leonardo DiCaprio's full range of 'mental anguish' faces, Martin Scorsese's Shutter Island doesn't look bad. So why is the trailer so … iffy? | Shine a light ...
John wants to take it slow Deccan Chronicle John wants to take it slow | John Abraham is fast on the way to becoming a method actor a la Aamir Khan and now believes in getting into the skin of every character he plays before he starts shooting. The actor who is just back from a short holiday i...
Shazahn is upset Deccan Chronicle Shazahn is upset | Shazahn Padamsee has been one unhappy lady ever since she lost her favourite pair of sunglasses — a pricey Roberto Cavalli one. “I was shooting for a film in Dubai and was sporting the pair. When I went to give my shot, I left ...
Hrithik to pile on the beef Deccan Chronicle Hrithik to pile on the beef | Hrithik Roshan loves experimenting with different roles. He recently lost weight and his muscles for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Guzaarish where he plays a paraplegic, and had to project himself as physically weak. After t...
Operators Pin High Hopes on Singapore Casinos The New York Times | SINGAPORE - As Singapore gets ready to open its first casinos, there is little doubt that the controversial decision it made five years ago to allow gambling is going to pay economic dividends for the city-state. But whether the operators of the two giant resorts will be reaping jackpots anytime soon remains the big question. | The two resorts ha...
Sad to say, but Bulls might be stuck with Tyrus Chicago Sun-Times | I'm tired of Tyrus Thomas. But I'm also tired of the Bulls drafting high and selling low. I'm tired of them getting virtually nothing for their failed draft picks. I'm tired of them turning Tyson Chandler into JamesOn Curry. | So the best thing the Bulls can do with Thomas is to keep him. Keep him happy. Let him play. It's a sad fact of life in t...
