Slumdog stars ‘to get new homes’
The government of the Indian state of Maharashtra has announced it will give new homes to the two child stars of the Slumdog Millionaire film.The announcement by the(…)

Phil Spector jailed for 19 years

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US music producer Phil Spector has been jailed for at least 19 years for murdering an actress in 2003.The producer, 69, famed for his Wall(…)

LOS ANGELES, CaliforniaMusic producer Phil Spector faces a judge in a Los Angeles courtroom Friday to hear his sentence for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson six years ago
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Four strong-minded, self-sufficient adventurers set out on a nearly 1,000-mile journey into the heart of Tanzania, using only basic maps and a compass. Were they vying for a million dollars, trying to(…)

(Mental Floss)Summer is here, and that means so are summer jobs. While lots of young people find work as lifeguards or camp counselors, just as many are forced off the beaten path(…)

You’d think someone who lasted 17 years as host of a television program in this day and ageparticularly a show as venerable as NBC’s “Tonight Show”would be receiving praise and honor.
Jay(…)

With an unbroken chain of blockbuster hits under their beltincluding “Toy Story,” “Finding Nemo,” “The Incredibles,” “Cars” and many othersthe talented team of men and women who work for Pixar seem to(…)

Thirteen-year-old Kavya Shivashankar of Olathe, Kansas, spelled “laodicean,” Thursday night to take top honors in the 82nd annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Kavya Shivashankar of Olathe, Kansas, reacts to winning the Scripps(…)

Susan Boyle moved to ’safe house’

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Britain’s Got Talent star Susan Boyle has been moved to a “safe house” as she prepares for Saturday’s final.One judge, Piers Morgan, confirmed that she(…)

Police shut Palestinian theatre in Jerusalem
Israeli police have shut down a Palestinian theatre in East Jerusalem.The action, on Thursday, prevented the closing event of an international literature festival from taking place. Police said(…)

Brown bares all as Calendar Girl
EastEnders star June Brown is to appear alongside former Albert Square regulars Anita Dobson and Jill Halfpenny in West End stage hit Calendar Girls.Jerry Hall, Hollyoaks’ Gemma Atkinson(…)

Doctor Who assistant is unveiled
Little-known actress Karen Gillan has been unveiled as the next assistant in Doctor Who.The 21-year-old will star alongside new Time Lord Matt Smith in the new series, to be(…)

Hostage captain film in pipeline
The US sea captain who was dramatically rescued from pirates earlier this year is to have a film made of his story.Columbia Pictures has acquired the life story rights(…)

US Idol bosses deny vote rigging
American Idol bosses have refuted allegations of vote fixing after fans were shown how to “power-text” for this year’s surprise winner, Kris Allen.Show sponsor AT&T sent employees to(…)

Sizemore arrested on drug warrant
Actor Tom Sizemore has been arrested in Los Angeles on an outstanding warrant related to a 2007 drug case.The 47-year-old star was arrested with an unnamed man in the(…)

Girls Aloud top reality rich list
Pop group Girls Aloud have topped a reality TV rich list, followed by singers Will Young, Leona Lewis and late Big Brother star Jade Goody.Girls Aloud, who found(…)

Rihanna may testify against Brown
Singer Rihanna will appear at a hearing next month as a possible witness in the assault case against ex-boyfriend Chris Brown, her lawyer has said.Donald Etra said prosecutors will(…)

Emin bares all in new exhibition
By Caroline Briggs
Arts and culture reporter, BBC News
Those Who Suffer Love is the title of Tracey Emin’s first London exhibition in four years.Never one to shy away(…)