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Ray Manzarek, founding member of the Doors, dies at 74 - Boston.com tag:news.google.com,2005:cluster=43982067826556 Entertainment Tue, 21 May 2013 07:17:30 GMT Zach Galifianakis reacts to Oklahoma tragedy - USA Today - USA TODAY tag:news.google.com,2005:cluster=43982068084265 Entertainment Tue, 21 May 2013 07:00:47 GMT Bieber booed at Billboards - Philly.com - Philly.com tag:news.google.com,2005:cluster=43982061832657 Entertainment Tue, 21 May 2013 07:04:33 GMT Kelly Rowland, Paulina Rubio join 'X Factor' judges panel - Toronto Sun tag:news.google.com,2005:cluster=43982064550467 Entertainment Tue, 21 May 2013 07:16:37 GMT Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart Break Up – for Now: Source - People Magazine tag:news.google.com,2005:cluster=43982062819169 Entertainment Sun, 19 May 2013 05:05:39 GMT 'Dancing With the Stars': Kellie, Zendaya each receive two perfect 30s - San Jose Mercury News tag:news.google.com,2005:cluster=43982063859787 Entertainment Tue, 21 May 2013 06:53:13 GMT Michael Jackson paranoid, anxious, obsessive, director says - Los Angeles Times tag:news.google.com,2005:cluster=43982065931450 Entertainment Tue, 21 May 2013 01:10:49 GMT Jay-Z Clarifies Beyonce Pregnancy Rumors? - MTV.com tag:news.google.com,2005:cluster=43982066769620 Entertainment Mon, 20 May 2013 20:03:18 GMT And the Mountains Echoed - USA TODAY tag:news.google.com,2005:cluster=43982062615435 Entertainment Tue, 21 May 2013 06:47:16 GMT Copyrighted soil: Khloe Kardashian's clothing line pulls T-shirt after state of New ... - Daily Mail tag:news.google.com,2005:cluster=43982066999705 Entertainment Tue, 21 May 2013 06:07:08 GMT |
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Charismatic Las Vegas mob lawyer mayor pens memoir Tue, 21 May 2013 03:25:41 -0400 Associated Press Justin Bieber's monkey to become German property Tue, 21 May 2013 03:49:18 -0400 Associated Press Toby Keith says Okla. hometown is 'strong' Mon, 20 May 2013 23:10:39 -0400 Associated Press 'Star Trek' beams up $70.1M at box office Mon, 20 May 2013 18:04:45 -0400 Associated Press Seth MacFarlane won't return as 2014 Oscar host Mon, 20 May 2013 15:54:56 -0400 Associated Press Jackson concert director worked without contract Mon, 20 May 2013 20:05:47 -0400 Associated Press AP Interview: Soderbergh on quitting movies Mon, 20 May 2013 09:36:26 -0400 Associated Press NBC hires news division chief from Britain Mon, 20 May 2013 14:32:18 -0400 Associated Press Gold becomes a theme at glitzy Cannes amfAR gala Mon, 20 May 2013 15:53:02 -0400 Associated Press 'Apple of my Eye' star turns to first love: music Mon, 20 May 2013 22:37:12 -0400 Associated Press Penn urges US to pressure Bolivia to free US man Mon, 20 May 2013 20:45:42 -0400 Associated Press Ex-NFL WR Johnson arrested on probation violation Mon, 20 May 2013 17:24:29 -0400 Associated Press Lease to Broadway's biggest theater sold Mon, 20 May 2013 19:32:49 -0400 Associated Press Seen and heard at the Cannes Film Festival Mon, 20 May 2013 12:10:33 -0400 Associated Press Broadway's biggest theater sold to British group Mon, 20 May 2013 16:29:10 -0400 Associated Press Records: AEG budgeted money for Jackson doctor Mon, 20 May 2013 18:09:07 -0400 Associated Press Archie Comics' gay kiss a poke at real controversy Mon, 20 May 2013 13:53:53 -0400 Associated Press Witness: AEG spent $24 million on Jackson concerts Mon, 20 May 2013 15:30:41 -0400 Associated Press Cannes rolls out red carpet for Indian movies Mon, 20 May 2013 12:34:58 -0400 Associated Press 'Chuck' and 'Smash' stars head to Broadway Mon, 20 May 2013 11:56:05 -0400 Associated Press Taylor Swift wins 8 trophies at Billboard Awards Sun, 19 May 2013 23:36:05 -0400 Associated Press Annotated 'Harry Potter' 1st edition on auction Mon, 20 May 2013 13:49:25 -0400 Associated Press Amalric plays a Frenchman in America in 'Jimmy P' Mon, 20 May 2013 06:39:29 -0400 Associated Press Japan's 'Shield of Straw' an action pic in Cannes Mon, 20 May 2013 07:47:43 -0400 Associated Press Barbra Streisand to receive honorary PhD in Israel Mon, 20 May 2013 13:34:02 -0400 Associated Press Derek Hough wants to expand career beyond 'Stars' Mon, 20 May 2013 11:39:52 -0400 Associated Press 'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes Mon, 20 May 2013 00:44:23 -0400 Associated Press 'Catching Fire' dampened but not drowned at Cannes Sat, 18 May 2013 19:35:30 -0400 Associated Press Cannes helps actors Bejo and Rahim cross borders Sun, 19 May 2013 03:07:01 -0400 Associated Press Dior presents cruise fashions amid stars in Monaco Sun, 19 May 2013 10:07:51 -0400 Associated Press Manzarek, founding member of The Doors, dies at 74 Tue, 21 May 2013 00:36:22 -0400 Associated Press Publicist: Founding member of The Doors dies at 74 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:38:19 -0400 Associated Press Rowland, Rubio joining Cowell's show Mon, 20 May 2013 21:46:16 -0400 Associated Press CBS pulls comedy season-ender because of tornado Mon, 20 May 2013 21:31:31 -0400 Associated Press |
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Doors co-founder Ray Manzarek dies. Ray Manzarek, keyboard player and founder member of the 1960s rock band The Doors, dies aged 74 in Germany after a long battle with cancer. BBC Young Musician launches Jazz Award. The BBC Young Musician of the year launches its 2014 talent search, which includes a new Jazz Award. Tom Hiddleston cast as Coriolanus. Tom Hiddleston is to play the title role in a new version of Shakespearean tragedy Coriolanus at London's Donmar Warehouse. Rolf Harris returns to the stage. Rolf Harris receives several standing ovations as he performs his first live show since his arrest over historic sexual assault claims. Azerbaijan starts Eurovision inquiry. The president of Azerbaijan orders an investigation into why his country gave Russia "nul points" at Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest. Star Trek tops US box office. Star Trek Into Darkness tops the US box office chart on its debut weekend but fails to reach its $100m estimate. Taylor Swift wins at Billboards. The country pop singer, Rihanna, One Direction and Justin Bieber all win at this year's Billboard Music Awards. Rod Stewart returns to UK number one. Rod Stewart scores his first UK number one album for 34 years, going straight to the top with his LP, Time. Millais painting acquired by museum. A celebrated Pre-Raphaelite painting that led to a marriage breakdown is acquired by the Ashmolean museum. Mixed review for BBC Online services. A review of BBC Online and the Red Button service by the BBC Trust finds audiences are served well but BBC Online has failed to hit its reach target. Unloved books turned into artwork. A bookseller who turns unwanted books from charity shops into miniature sculpted works of art, opens a British Academy exhibition. British Soap Award winners named. Coronation Street leads the honours as it does battle with Hollyoaks, Emmerdale and EastEnders at the British Soap Awards. UK's most streamed song revealed. The Official Charts Company has revealed the most streamed song of the last twelve months PM's old masters exhibition opens. A collection of masterpieces once owned by Britain's first prime minister returns after 234 years for an exhibition in Norfolk. Cannes Film Festival 2013. Japanese director Takashi Miike's latest blockbuster is splitting the critics - plus more updates from the French Riviera Riverside Museum wins European award. Glasgow's Riverside Museum is named European Museum of the Year at a ceremony in Belgium. Ibsen hit transfers to West End. The Young Vic's critically acclaimed and award-winning production of A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen is to transfer to the West End in August. Colgan wins romantic novel prize. Welcome to Rosie Hopkins' Sweetshop of Dreams by Scottish 'chick-lit' author Jenny Colgan is named Romantic Novel of the Year. Russian cult film director dies. Alexei Balabanov, the Russian director whose cult films caught the wildness of Russia's early post-Soviet years, dies at the age of 54. Jewel theft at Cannes film festival. More than $1m (Ł650,000) worth of Chopard jewels, to be worn by stars for the Cannes film festival, are stolen from a hotel room in the city. Director Greenaway to return to UK. British director Peter Greenaway is returning to the UK to film an adaptation of Thomas Mann's Death in Venice, according to reports. Tyler: 'I did my best at Eurovision'. Bonnie Tyler reflects on taking the UK to 19th place out of 26 countries at the Eurovision Song Contest, which was won by Denmark's Emmelie de Forest. The Maytals singer hit with bottle. Reggae veterans Toots and the Maytals had to cut short a concert in Virginia after the singer was hit with a bottle thrown from the crowd. George Michael injured in M1 crash. Singer George Michael is airlifted to hospital with a head injury following a crash on the M1. Blue plaque for Morecambe and Wise. A blue plaque in tribute to comedy double act Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise is unveiled at Teddington Studios. Button Moon creator wins court fight. The creator of children's TV show Button Moon wins a copyright claim over unauthorised T-shirts and mugs. Hi-de-Hi! actor Paul Shane dies. Actor Paul Shane, famous for starring in the 1980s BBC sitcom Hi-de-Hi!, has died at the age of 72, his agent confirms. VIDEO: Highlights from the Billboard awards. Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber scooped the main prizes at the Billboard awards on Sunday night in Las Vegas. VIDEO: Stewart: 'My son thinks I am a plumber'. Rod Stewart scores his first UK number one album for 34 years, going straight to the top with his LP, Time. VIDEO: Celebrity gardeners at Chelsea Flower Show. The Chelsea Flower Show celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. VIDEO: Dante's Inferno inspires Dan Brown. Dan Brown told BBC Breakfast he read many different translations of the Inferno and had some unpleasant dreams:"It is a terrifying landscape that Dante paints" VIDEO: Justin Bieber defies his critics. Justin Bieber defends recent criticisms of his behaviour when he collected his award for top male artist. VIDEO: China film censorship 'terrible'. Film director Sir Alan Parker says he is appalled at how blockbuster films like Titanic and Ironman are being edited to satisfy Chinese censors. VIDEO: Morecambe & Wise get memorial plaque. A memorial plaque dedicated to Morecambe & Wise is unveiled at Teddington Studios VIDEO: Ai Weiwei makes art from milk tins. Artist Ai Weiwei has created a map of China made entirely out of tins of formula milk, to highlight tensions over tainted baby food. Twenty-four hour Palais people. Who queues for hours to Cannes film screenings? Arthur Darvill travels from Tardis to Broadway. Arthur Darvill on starring in hit Broadway musical Once Too famous to see?. Will Gompertz on the problem of 'iconic' art Foreign comedians stand up for the UK. Why foreign comedians love the British comedy business Dan Brown on his 'hurtful' reviews. Author Dan Brown on his critics and saving the world The cassette makes a comeback. The company making money from selling cassette tapes |
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AC's '360' on 'SNL'. CNN anchor Anderson Cooper played the groom in a surreal wedding scene send-off for Bill Hader's Stefon character on the season finale of "Saturday Night Live." The next Oprah?. CNN's Don Lemon sits down with Wendy Williams to get the scoop on her show, her family and her newest book. Movin' on up: Celebrity homes. Furlong arrested in California. Actor Edward Furlong tried to hide, but ended up caught and behind bars in California for allegedly violating a protective order filed against him by an ex-girlfriend, authorities said. Fall TV's best new shows. Networks unveiled their fall lineups this week in New York at their various upfront events, and although CBS, NBC, ABC and Fox all trumpet their new shows as the best of the best, not every pilot is destined to be a hit, or even worth your time. Which ones are? CNN scoured the various presentations to find the most promising comedies and dramas (and comedy/dramas) of the batch, weighing star power, concepts, production teams and four-quadrant appeal. If the pilots are any indication, these are the shows to watch: Seth MacFarlane won't host Oscars. There will be less boobs at next year's Oscars. The Buzz Today. Taylor Swift is queen at the Billboard Awards, "Star Trek" is a box office hit, and all judges returning to "The Voice"! The Doors' Manzarek dies at 74. The Doors' founding keyboardist, Ray Manzarek, died in Germany Monday after a long fight with cancer, his publicist said in a statement. He was 74. 'Cheers' cast: Where are they now?. A chat with Mel Brooks. Throughout his prolific career Mel Brooks has gone by many titles -- actor, filmmaker, producer, songwriter -- but comedy is the epicenter of his life, drawing together his early work on TV shows like "Your Show of Shows" and "Get Smart," with his notable career in film with movies like "The Producers," "Young Frankenstein" and "Blazing Saddles," a few of which have been translated to the Broadway stage. Brooks, now 86, has won numerous awards and is presently one of only 14 people to receive the coveted EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony). Cannes: Stars on the red carpet. 'Star Trek Into Darkness' blasts off with $70.6 million. The USS Enterprise picked up steam throughout the weekend, despite a somewhat unimpressive start. Kicks and hits highlight Billboard Music Awards. At least one performer fell hard for Sunday night's Billboard Music Awards. Look who got jilted at the altar on 'SNL'. CNN anchor Anderson Cooper played the groom in a surreal wedding scene send-off for Bill Hader's Stefon character on the season finale of "Saturday Night Live." AEG officials face questions about Jackson's death. AEG Live filed an insurance claim to recover losses from Michael Jackson's death the same day he died, according to a lawyer for Jackson's family. Police: Man who fired in Cannes 'wanted to change world'. A man arrested at Cannes Film Festival after firing a gun loaded with blanks during a live TV interview is due to appear in court Sunday, Cannes police said. RZA: I love Elton John. Rapper, actor and director RZA takes a break from new film "Man with the Iron Fists" to answer your iReport questions. LeVar Burton: 'Rainbow' fans 'legion'. LeVar Burton is grateful to the fans of "Reading Rainbow", "Star Trek" and "Roots", and takes your iReport questions. Joe Rogan is back with 'Fear Factor'. Joe Rogan talks about the new Fear Factor; bigger, grosser stunts and takes your iReport questions. Jennifer Grey willing to risk a nip slip. Actress Jennifer Grey talks about her "Dirty Dancing" experience and shares a "Dancing with the Stars" wardrobe secret. Brinkley and the little red Ferrari. Supermodel Christie Brinkley talks about her famous figure, her celebrity crush and what motivated her to go vegetarian. Bethenny Frankel: My show is honest. Former "Real Housewife" Bethenny Frankel talks fame, motherhood and weighs in on some of pop culture's hottest topics. Lauryn Hill sentenced on tax charges. Singer Lauryn Hill's failure to pay federal income taxes for three years has earned the singer a three-month prison sentence. Rolling Stones offer up 'Satisfaction'. The Rolling Stones kicked off their "50 and Counting" tour with a marching band, guest appearances from Gwen Stefani and Keith Urban, and a double dose of "Satisfaction." PepsiCo, Lil Wayne part ways over lyric. PepsiCo is ending its relationship with rapper Lil Wayne over what the company calls an "offensive reference to a revered civil rights icon" -- 14-year-old Emmett Till, who was killed nearly 60 years ago. MJ before death: 'God keeps talking to me'. Michael Jackson told his tour director days before he died he was hearing God's voice, a producer testified Wednesday. Witness: Jackson was paranoid in last days. Michael Jackson appeared paranoid, repeating himself and shivering from chills in his final days, his longtime makeup artist testified Thursday. Autopsy reveals singer's secrets. Jurors hearing the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial got a stark look at the dead pop icon after a lawyer showed them an autopsy photo. Photos: Who's who in the Jackson trial. Trial spotlights debts, drugs, messy bedroom. A lawyer for Michael Jackson's family seemed satisfied as he left the Los Angeles courthouse after the first week of the pop star's wrongful death trial. Jackson defender files sex abuse claim. A dancer-choreographer has filed a claim against Michael Jackson's estate related to alleged child sex abuse by the late pop icon. Our favorite movie villains. TV mistresses steam it up. 'Idol' winners: Where are they now?. Photos: Whose mom is that?. The highs and lows of RDJ. '90210': Where are they now?. |
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 - Film stars come to Cannes to promote themselves and their projects - so where better to launch a wry documentary bemoaning the seeming dominance of celebrity pulling-power over content?<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654204/s/2c21d810/mf.gif' border='0'/><br/><br/><a href=)
 - A custom-made electric guitar played by the late John Lennon and George Harrison of the Beatles sold at a New York auction on Saturday for $408,000, said officials with the company behind the event.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654204/s/2c1c27a3/mf.gif' border='0'/><br/><br/><a href=)
 - Denmark won the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday before an international TV audience of around 125 million, winning with the annual competition with a barefoot performance backed by flutes and drums.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654204/s/2c1a9bd3/mf.gif' border='0'/><br/><br/><a href=)
 - Native American actress Misty Upham never dreamt she would be walking the red carpet at Cannes to showcase a film shot on her reservation.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654204/s/2c1827b8/mf.gif' border='0'/><br/><br/><a href=)
![Justin Bieber's monkey to become German property](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/justin-biebers-monkey-become-german-property-074835978.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/BWJrB9OMT9pMgxI4mAEpdw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/08bbbbe6e67b5a10320f6a706700c908.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Justin Bieber performs at the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)" align="left" title="Justin Bieber performs at the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)" border="0" /></a>BERLIN (AP) — Justin Bieber's pet monkey is set to become the property of Germany.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Toby Keith says Okla. hometown is 'strong'](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/toby-keith-says-okla-hometown-strong-025004892.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/KXgsDMgZC5ZbQa6BYea40A--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/7a5bcc4005247111320f6a7067005002.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="A tornado moves past homes in Moore, Okla. on Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)" align="left" title="A tornado moves past homes in Moore, Okla. on Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)" border="0" /></a>OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Country music performer Toby Keith says he grew up in the area near Oklahoma City that was hit by a devastating tornado.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
!['Star Trek' beams up $70.1M at box office](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/star-trek-beams-70-1m-box-office-220158867.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/KTFbVOhei89NnSQN3Ru11Q--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/28954aaae6645a10320f6a706700baac.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="This undated publicity film image released by Paramount Pictures shows, Zachary Quinto, left, as Spock and Chris Pine as Kirk in a scene in the movie, "Star Trek Into Darkness," from Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions. Since premiering Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in huge-screen IMAX theaters and expanding Thursday to general cinemas, "Into Darkness" has pulled in $84.1 million, well below distributor Paramount's initial forecast of $100 million. (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, Zade Rosenthal)" align="left" title="This undated publicity film image released by Paramount Pictures shows, Zachary Quinto, left, as Spock and Chris Pine as Kirk in a scene in the movie, "Star Trek Into Darkness," from Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions. Since premiering Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in huge-screen IMAX theaters and expanding Thursday to general cinemas, "Into Darkness" has pulled in $84.1 million, well below distributor Paramount's initial forecast of $100 million. (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, Zade Rosenthal)" border="0" /></a>LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Star Trek: Into Darkness" didn't warp past its predecessor.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Seth MacFarlane won't return as 2014 Oscar host](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/seth-macfarlane-wont-return-2014-oscar-host-194238644.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/Tiy6lkgiJjjOf9dAIMZUKw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/e79183c8ea0b6b10320f6a7067002776.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2013 file photo, host Seth MacFarlane speaks onstage during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. MacFarlane is too busy to host the Oscars in 2014. He announced the news on Twitter Monday, May 20, 2013. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)" align="left" title="FILE - In this Feb. 24, 2013 file photo, host Seth MacFarlane speaks onstage during the Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. MacFarlane is too busy to host the Oscars in 2014. He announced the news on Twitter Monday, May 20, 2013. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)" border="0" /></a>LOS ANGELES (AP) — Seth MacFarlane is too busy to host the Oscars in 2014.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Jackson concert director worked without contract](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/jackson-concert-director-worked-without-contract-231738542.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/sOswi9mdTSzODHDmKQ1Hmw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3B4b2ZmPTUwO3B5b2ZmPTA7cT04NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/070b8c36ea026b10320f6a7067009aa8.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="FILE - In this March 5, 2009 file photo, Michael Jackson announces several concerts at the London O2 Arena in July, at a press conference at the London O2 Arena. An AEG Live accounting executive testified Monday, May 20, 2013, in a Los Angeles courtroom that the company spent $24 million on preparations for Jackson’s ill-fated “This Is It” shows, however never paid the singer’s personal doctor convicted of involuntary manslaughter because a fully-signed agreement was never obtained. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, file)" align="left" title="FILE - In this March 5, 2009 file photo, Michael Jackson announces several concerts at the London O2 Arena in July, at a press conference at the London O2 Arena. An AEG Live accounting executive testified Monday, May 20, 2013, in a Los Angeles courtroom that the company spent $24 million on preparations for Jackson’s ill-fated “This Is It” shows, however never paid the singer’s personal doctor convicted of involuntary manslaughter because a fully-signed agreement was never obtained. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, file)" border="0" /></a>LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson's doctor was not the only person working on the singer's ill-fated "This Is It" tour without a fully executed contract, a corporate attorney for concert promoter AEG Live LLC testified Monday.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![AP Interview: Soderbergh on quitting movies](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/ap-interview-soderbergh-quitting-movies-111400818.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/sa7bVeX6Zv9Yh_dw99AEeQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/43471819e8486310320f6a7067001f1f.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="File - In this Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 file photo, director Steven Soderbergh speaks to journalists during the press conference in Berlin. Soderbergh has said that Behind the Candelabra, a $23 million HBO movie starring Michael Douglas as the flamboyant pianist and Matt Damon as his lover, Scott Thorson, will be his last film, at least for now. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File)" align="left" title="File - In this Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 file photo, director Steven Soderbergh speaks to journalists during the press conference in Berlin. Soderbergh has said that Behind the Candelabra, a $23 million HBO movie starring Michael Douglas as the flamboyant pianist and Matt Damon as his lover, Scott Thorson, will be his last film, at least for now. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File)" border="0" /></a>NEW YORK (AP) — Steven Soderbergh is working on a new currency.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![NBC hires news division chief from Britain](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/nbc-hires-news-division-chief-britain-144036508.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/6uJWePcPgxPi0B3_EJKbVg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3B4b2ZmPTUwO3B5b2ZmPTA7cT04NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/b168a2b4e9056610320f6a7067003dbf.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="This undated image released by NBC shows newly named President of NBC News, Deborah Turness. She will be based at the NBC News headquarters in New York and begin her new role on August 5. (AP Photo/NBC)" align="left" title="This undated image released by NBC shows newly named President of NBC News, Deborah Turness. She will be based at the NBC News headquarters in New York and begin her new role on August 5. (AP Photo/NBC)" border="0" /></a>NEW YORK (AP) — NBC went out of the company and out of the country to find a president for its news division, on Monday naming the first woman to hold the top job.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Gold becomes a theme at glitzy Cannes amfAR gala](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/gold-becomes-theme-glitzy-cannes-amfar-gala-195059254.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/4L12437TpJwvGkqvm0q50Q--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3B4b2ZmPTUwO3B5b2ZmPTA7cT04NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/ddca5838ea146b10320f6a706700aeea.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="This computer-generated image released by Armani shows animated images in the likeness of actors Richard Burton, left, and Elizabeth Taylor, in a gold Armani gown. There will be more gold to come this week at Thursday's amfAR gala, at the Cannes Film Festival which will showcase 40 of the world's top models in "The Ultimate Gold Collection Fashion Show," curated by Carine Roitfeld. (AP Photo/Armani, Lula)" align="left" title="This computer-generated image released by Armani shows animated images in the likeness of actors Richard Burton, left, and Elizabeth Taylor, in a gold Armani gown. There will be more gold to come this week at Thursday's amfAR gala, at the Cannes Film Festival which will showcase 40 of the world's top models in "The Ultimate Gold Collection Fashion Show," curated by Carine Roitfeld. (AP Photo/Armani, Lula)" border="0" /></a>There's always glitz and glamour at Cannes, France, during its annual film festival, and it's no different this year. But there's still a heavy infusion of gold to come this week at Thursday's amfAR gala, which will treat its celebrity guests to 40 of the world's top models in "The Ultimate Gold Collection Fashion Show," curated by Carine Roitfeld.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
!['Apple of my Eye' star turns to first love: music](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/apple-eye-star-turns-first-love-music-074429162.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/N4D81ys_wnBQlKQJkoYjtA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/1715aa93e78b5f10320f6a7067005e44.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="FILE - In this Wednesday, May 8, 2013 file photo, Taiwanese singer-actress Michelle Chen smiles at a promotional event for her new song album "Me, Myself and I" in Hong Kong. Fans know her as the sweet schoolgirl in the 2011 blockbuster “You Are the Apple of My Eye.” Now, they can take a closer look at Michelle Chen through her first love: music. The 29-year-old actress said she poured her heart and soul into her first studio album, “Me Myself and I.” (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)" align="left" title="FILE - In this Wednesday, May 8, 2013 file photo, Taiwanese singer-actress Michelle Chen smiles at a promotional event for her new song album "Me, Myself and I" in Hong Kong. Fans know her as the sweet schoolgirl in the 2011 blockbuster “You Are the Apple of My Eye.” Now, they can take a closer look at Michelle Chen through her first love: music. The 29-year-old actress said she poured her heart and soul into her first studio album, “Me Myself and I.” (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)" border="0" /></a>HONG KONG (AP) — Fans know her as the sweet schoolgirl in the 2011 blockbuster "You Are the Apple of My Eye." Now, they can take a closer look at Michelle Chen through her first love: music.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Penn urges US to pressure Bolivia to free US man](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/penn-urges-us-pressure-bolivia-free-us-man-230807825.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/TzE8sT3dYZpj7ZItUoHZfQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/c3c2d8f7ea326c10320f6a7067007aad.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Academy Award-winning actor Sean Penn testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, May 20, 2013, before the House subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations hearing on Advocating for American Jacob Ostreichers Freedom after two years in Bolivian detention. Ostreicher was arrested in June 2011 by Bolivian police after it was alleged that he did business with “people wanted in their countries because of links with drug trafficking and money laundering.” (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)" align="left" title="Academy Award-winning actor Sean Penn testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, May 20, 2013, before the House subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations hearing on Advocating for American Jacob Ostreichers Freedom after two years in Bolivian detention. Ostreicher was arrested in June 2011 by Bolivian police after it was alleged that he did business with “people wanted in their countries because of links with drug trafficking and money laundering.” (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)" border="0" /></a>WASHINGTON (AP) — Actor Sean Penn on Monday urged the U.S. government to pressure Bolivia to free an American businessman detained without charge since 2011 in a case that has drawn accusations he was the victim of corrupt local prosecutors.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Lease to Broadway's biggest theater sold](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/lease-broadways-biggest-theater-sold-233202902.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/pg2DLiRDKmPq7SAXU6evFA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/d932f4c4ea3d6c10320f6a706700ee89.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="FILE - This May 12, 2011 file photo shows the marquee for "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" outside the Foxwoods Theatre in New York. Ambassador Theatre Group said Monday, May 20, 2013, it has acquired The Foxwoods Theatre, the current home of “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.” The theater has about 2,000 seats. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg, file)" align="left" title="FILE - This May 12, 2011 file photo shows the marquee for "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" outside the Foxwoods Theatre in New York. Ambassador Theatre Group said Monday, May 20, 2013, it has acquired The Foxwoods Theatre, the current home of “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.” The theater has about 2,000 seats. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg, file)" border="0" /></a>NEW YORK (AP) — Britain's biggest theater group has reached across the Atlantic Ocean and bought the lease to Broadway's largest theater from Live Nation Entertainment for about $60 million.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Seen and heard at the Cannes Film Festival](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/seen-heard-cannes-film-festival-105240729.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/M654t6LDmYDfJ572QdPidA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/d991e098e9296710320f6a706700aaf9.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Actors Marion Cotillard, right, and James Caan listen to questions during the press conference of Blood Ties at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)" align="left" title="Actors Marion Cotillard, right, and James Caan listen to questions during the press conference of Blood Ties at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)" border="0" /></a>CANNES, France (AP) — Associated Press journalists open their notebooks at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival:</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Broadway's biggest theater sold to British group](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/broadways-biggest-theater-sold-british-group-201556607.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/pg2DLiRDKmPq7SAXU6evFA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/d932f4c4ea3d6c10320f6a706700ee89.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="FILE - This May 12, 2011 file photo shows the marquee for "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" outside the Foxwoods Theatre in New York. Ambassador Theatre Group said Monday, May 20, 2013, it has acquired The Foxwoods Theatre, the current home of “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.” The theater has about 2,000 seats. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg, file)" align="left" title="FILE - This May 12, 2011 file photo shows the marquee for "Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark" outside the Foxwoods Theatre in New York. Ambassador Theatre Group said Monday, May 20, 2013, it has acquired The Foxwoods Theatre, the current home of “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark.” The theater has about 2,000 seats. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg, file)" border="0" /></a>NEW YORK (AP) — Britain's biggest theater group has reached across the Atlantic Ocean and bought Broadway's biggest theater from Live Nation Entertainment for about $60 million.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Records: AEG budgeted money for Jackson doctor](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/records-aeg-budgeted-money-jackson-doctor-220903913.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/sOswi9mdTSzODHDmKQ1Hmw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3B4b2ZmPTUwO3B5b2ZmPTA7cT04NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/070b8c36ea026b10320f6a7067009aa8.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="FILE - In this March 5, 2009 file photo, Michael Jackson announces several concerts at the London O2 Arena in July, at a press conference at the London O2 Arena. An AEG Live accounting executive testified Monday, May 20, 2013, in a Los Angeles courtroom that the company spent $24 million on preparations for Jackson’s ill-fated “This Is It” shows, however never paid the singer’s personal doctor convicted of involuntary manslaughter because a fully-signed agreement was never obtained. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, file)" align="left" title="FILE - In this March 5, 2009 file photo, Michael Jackson announces several concerts at the London O2 Arena in July, at a press conference at the London O2 Arena. An AEG Live accounting executive testified Monday, May 20, 2013, in a Los Angeles courtroom that the company spent $24 million on preparations for Jackson’s ill-fated “This Is It” shows, however never paid the singer’s personal doctor convicted of involuntary manslaughter because a fully-signed agreement was never obtained. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, file)" border="0" /></a>LOS ANGELES (AP) — Documents prepared by a concert promoter that were detailed in court on Monday indicated the company had budgeted $150,000 a month for a doctor to treat Michael Jackson as he prepared and delivered a series of comeback shows.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Archie Comics' gay kiss a poke at real controversy](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/archie-comics-gay-kiss-poke-real-controversy-172344240.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/5nEas7wTT5z.a9ocZUQt9A--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3B4b2ZmPTUwO3B5b2ZmPTA7cT04NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/df0f9a61e9776810320f6a706700a7fb.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="This comic book image released by Archie Comics shows issue 10 of "Kevin Keller" featuring openly-gay character Kevin Keller, right, kissing his boyfriend Devon. The issue will go on sale on Aug. 7. (AP Photo/Archie Comics)" align="left" title="This comic book image released by Archie Comics shows issue 10 of "Kevin Keller" featuring openly-gay character Kevin Keller, right, kissing his boyfriend Devon. The issue will go on sale on Aug. 7. (AP Photo/Archie Comics)" border="0" /></a>It's just a quick kiss, but it's a long step forward for Archie Comics' only openly gay character Kevin Keller.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Witness: AEG spent $24 million on Jackson concerts](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/witness-aeg-spent-24-million-jackson-concerts-183857940.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/sOswi9mdTSzODHDmKQ1Hmw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3B4b2ZmPTUwO3B5b2ZmPTA7cT04NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/070b8c36ea026b10320f6a7067009aa8.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="FILE - In this March 5, 2009 file photo, Michael Jackson announces several concerts at the London O2 Arena in July, at a press conference at the London O2 Arena. An AEG Live accounting executive testified Monday, May 20, 2013, in a Los Angeles courtroom that the company spent $24 million on preparations for Jackson’s ill-fated “This Is It” shows, however never paid the singer’s personal doctor convicted of involuntary manslaughter because a fully-signed agreement was never obtained. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, file)" align="left" title="FILE - In this March 5, 2009 file photo, Michael Jackson announces several concerts at the London O2 Arena in July, at a press conference at the London O2 Arena. An AEG Live accounting executive testified Monday, May 20, 2013, in a Los Angeles courtroom that the company spent $24 million on preparations for Jackson’s ill-fated “This Is It” shows, however never paid the singer’s personal doctor convicted of involuntary manslaughter because a fully-signed agreement was never obtained. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, file)" border="0" /></a>LOS ANGELES (AP) — An accounting executive for AEG Live LLC testified on Monday that the company spent $24 million producing Michael Jackson's ill-fated "This Is It" concerts.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Cannes rolls out red carpet for Indian movies](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/cannes-rolls-red-carpet-indian-movies-163458301.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/j4lMOWLmgQIkcZpk1XwiYQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/9b5f57c0e8d06510320f6a706700473a.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Actress Aishwarya Rai poses for portraits at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Laurent Emmanuel)" align="left" title="Actress Aishwarya Rai poses for portraits at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Laurent Emmanuel)" border="0" /></a>CANNES, France (AP) — Indian cinema is being feted in Cannes on its 100th birthday. But amid the celebrations, the B-word — "Bollywood" — remains controversial.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
!['Chuck' and 'Smash' stars head to Broadway](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/chuck-smash-stars-head-broadway-153017801.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/ufkPinFPZ5ZLzV5HydxSOA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/31d0c5cbe92f6710320f6a7067002897.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="FILE - This April 24, 2013 file photo shows Zachary Levi at the world premiere of "Iron Man 3" held at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles. Producers said Monday that Zachary Levi and Krysta Rodriguez will headline the new romantic musical comedy “First Date” by "Gossip Girl" writer Austin Winsberg. "First Date" centers on a successful young investment banker who meets a serial-dater at a local bistro. The show will be seen at The Longacre Theatre beginning July 9. (Photo by Eric Carbonneau/Invision/AP, file)" align="left" title="FILE - This April 24, 2013 file photo shows Zachary Levi at the world premiere of "Iron Man 3" held at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles. Producers said Monday that Zachary Levi and Krysta Rodriguez will headline the new romantic musical comedy “First Date” by "Gossip Girl" writer Austin Winsberg. "First Date" centers on a successful young investment banker who meets a serial-dater at a local bistro. The show will be seen at The Longacre Theatre beginning July 9. (Photo by Eric Carbonneau/Invision/AP, file)" border="0" /></a>NEW YORK (AP) — A couple of stars from TV's "Chuck" and "Smash" will soon be dating on Broadway.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Taylor Swift wins 8 trophies at Billboard Awards](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/taylor-swift-wins-8-trophies-billboard-awards-024947245.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/tIZCNQvPbJ9Emtbdt8TEGg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/0937d8d4e6345910320f6a706700d767.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Taylor Swift, center, performs at the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)" align="left" title="Taylor Swift, center, performs at the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)" border="0" /></a>Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Annotated 'Harry Potter' 1st edition on auction](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/annotated-harry-potter-1st-edition-auction-150924713.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/ldpuJcRRRz9.xfwLQT_FiQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/60168faee8246210320f6a706700a99d.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Sotheby's director of the department of printed books and manuscripts Dr Philip Errington poses for photographers with a first edition copy of the first Harry Potter book "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" containing annotations and illustrations by author J.K. Rowling, during a photocall organized for the media at the auction house's premises in London, Monday, May 20, 2013. The book will be offered for sale as part of the "First Editions, Second Thoughts" auction on May 21, for which there are no price estimates available in advance as it is a charity sale. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)" align="left" title="Sotheby's director of the department of printed books and manuscripts Dr Philip Errington poses for photographers with a first edition copy of the first Harry Potter book "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" containing annotations and illustrations by author J.K. Rowling, during a photocall organized for the media at the auction house's premises in London, Monday, May 20, 2013. The book will be offered for sale as part of the "First Editions, Second Thoughts" auction on May 21, for which there are no price estimates available in advance as it is a charity sale. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)" border="0" /></a>LONDON (AP) — A first edition copy of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" that contains author J.K. Rowling's notes and original illustrations is going on sale at a charity auction.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Amalric plays a Frenchman in America in 'Jimmy P'](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/amalric-plays-frenchman-america-jimmy-p-103850563.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/1m33Y8R2QupY9RbuHgmQ5w--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/4f536491e80d6210320f6a706700ab72.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="In this photo taken Sunday, May 19, 2013, actor Mathieu Amalric poses for photographs following an interview with The Associated Press at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France. Amalric depicts a maverick academic counseling Benicio Del Toro's Native American war vet in "Jimmy P.: Psychotherapy of a Plains Indian," director Arnaud Desplechin's Cannes Film Festival contender. (AP Photo/David Azia)" align="left" title="In this photo taken Sunday, May 19, 2013, actor Mathieu Amalric poses for photographs following an interview with The Associated Press at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France. Amalric depicts a maverick academic counseling Benicio Del Toro's Native American war vet in "Jimmy P.: Psychotherapy of a Plains Indian," director Arnaud Desplechin's Cannes Film Festival contender. (AP Photo/David Azia)" border="0" /></a>CANNES, France (AP) — Playing a Freudian analyst helped Mathieu Amalric overcome his fear and loathing of psychotherapy.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Japan's 'Shield of Straw' an action pic in Cannes](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/japans-shield-straw-action-pic-cannes-104428342.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/1v9InvhasS7S5SdrKM6QzQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/542d4aa7e7ed6110320f6a7067008a73.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Director Takashi Miike gestures during a photo call for the film Shield of Straw at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)" align="left" title="Director Takashi Miike gestures during a photo call for the film Shield of Straw at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Monday, May 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)" border="0" /></a>CANNES, France (AP) — Director Takashi Miike says shooting an action movie in Japan is a lot harder than it looks.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Derek Hough wants to expand career beyond 'Stars'](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/derek-hough-wants-expand-career-beyond-stars-153940067.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/NMpwwwDU.FxNBt.6Fr8OCA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/43b5b7eee9106610320f6a7067005a9d.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="FILE - This May 14, 2013 file photo shows professional dancer Derek Hough poses at the Dancing With The Stars 300th episode celebration at Boulevard 3 in Los Angeles. Hough has won the mirror-ball trophy three times since he joined the show in 2007. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, file)" align="left" title="FILE - This May 14, 2013 file photo shows professional dancer Derek Hough poses at the Dancing With The Stars 300th episode celebration at Boulevard 3 in Los Angeles. Hough has won the mirror-ball trophy three times since he joined the show in 2007. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, file)" border="0" /></a>NEW YORK (AP) — Derek Hough has made it to the finals of the 16th edition of "Dancing With the Stars," which wraps Tuesday, but he almost didn't return to the ABC show this season.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
!['Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/trek-does-70-6m-falls-short-studio-hopes-162544044.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/KTFbVOhei89NnSQN3Ru11Q--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/28954aaae6645a10320f6a706700baac.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="This undated publicity film image released by Paramount Pictures shows, Zachary Quinto, left, as Spock and Chris Pine as Kirk in a scene in the movie, "Star Trek Into Darkness," from Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions. Since premiering Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in huge-screen IMAX theaters and expanding Thursday to general cinemas, "Into Darkness" has pulled in $84.1 million, well below distributor Paramount's initial forecast of $100 million. (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, Zade Rosenthal)" align="left" title="This undated publicity film image released by Paramount Pictures shows, Zachary Quinto, left, as Spock and Chris Pine as Kirk in a scene in the movie, "Star Trek Into Darkness," from Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions. Since premiering Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in huge-screen IMAX theaters and expanding Thursday to general cinemas, "Into Darkness" has pulled in $84.1 million, well below distributor Paramount's initial forecast of $100 million. (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, Zade Rosenthal)" border="0" /></a>LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
!['Catching Fire' dampened but not drowned at Cannes](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/catching-fire-dampened-not-drowned-cannes-233024149.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/SoQnGjBI1wER85XdwRb4sw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/30c40407ab1b3610320f6a7067005d6e.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="From left, actors Liam Hemsworth, Jennifer Lawrence and Sam Claflin pose for photographers during a photo call for the film The Hunger Game: Catching Fire at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 18, 2013. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)" align="left" title="From left, actors Liam Hemsworth, Jennifer Lawrence and Sam Claflin pose for photographers during a photo call for the film The Hunger Game: Catching Fire at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 18, 2013. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)" border="0" /></a>CANNES, France (AP) — Little could lessen the fever-pitched excitement for "Hunger Games: Catching Fire," but heavy rain nevertheless dampened the film's lavish Cannes party.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Cannes helps actors Bejo and Rahim cross borders](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/cannes-helps-actors-bejo-rahim-cross-borders-165726670.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/534r3zksPHJhRhin9m6eFw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/2e8905d0ab1d3610320f6a706700f5b1.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Actress Berenice Bejo poses for portraits at during the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Laurent Emmanuel)" align="left" title="Actress Berenice Bejo poses for portraits at during the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 18, 2013. (AP Photo/Laurent Emmanuel)" border="0" /></a>CANNES, France (AP) — The magic and glamour of Cannes can be hard to spot on a day when rain is lashing the palm trees, roiling the gray Mediterranean and pooling in puddles along the Croisette.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Dior presents cruise fashions amid stars in Monaco](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/dior-presents-cruise-fashions-amid-stars-monaco-123933061.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/exBBPes3BVoI2bxZ6udosA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/33ec0f11c9aa4c10320f6a706700f69c.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="In this photo taken Saturday, May 18, 2013 actors Ruth Wilson and Jessica Biel arrive for the Dior fashion show in Monaco, southern France. (AP Photo/Nekesa Moody)" align="left" title="In this photo taken Saturday, May 18, 2013 actors Ruth Wilson and Jessica Biel arrive for the Dior fashion show in Monaco, southern France. (AP Photo/Nekesa Moody)" border="0" /></a>MONACO (AP) — The glittering star power of Cannes migrated up the coast to Monaco for front-row seats at Dior's colorful, sexy cruise fashion show.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Manzarek, founding member of The Doors, dies at 74](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/manzarek-founding-member-doors-dies-74-043525092.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/1048CgrQJ9K6XMq7ZYXrig--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/d10b19a9ea736d10320f6a706700ee4f.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2012 file photo, Ray Manzarek of The Doors performs at the Sunset Strip Music Festival launch party celebrating The Doors at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, Calif. Manzarek, the keyboardist who was a founding member of The Doors, has died at 74. Publicist Heidi Robinson-Fitzgerald says in a news release that Manzarek died Monday, May 20, 2013, at the RoMed Clinic in Rosenheim, Germany, surrounded by his family. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)" align="left" title="FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2012 file photo, Ray Manzarek of The Doors performs at the Sunset Strip Music Festival launch party celebrating The Doors at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, Calif. Manzarek, the keyboardist who was a founding member of The Doors, has died at 74. Publicist Heidi Robinson-Fitzgerald says in a news release that Manzarek died Monday, May 20, 2013, at the RoMed Clinic in Rosenheim, Germany, surrounded by his family. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)" border="0" /></a>Ray Manzarek, a founding member of the 1960s rock group The Doors whose versatile and often haunting keyboards complemented Jim Morrison's gloomy baritone and helped set the mood for some of rock's most enduring songs, has died. He was 74.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Publicist: Founding member of The Doors dies at 74](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/publicist-founding-member-doors-dies-74-211838531.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/1048CgrQJ9K6XMq7ZYXrig--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/d10b19a9ea736d10320f6a706700ee4f.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2012 file photo, Ray Manzarek of The Doors performs at the Sunset Strip Music Festival launch party celebrating The Doors at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, Calif. Manzarek, the keyboardist who was a founding member of The Doors, has died at 74. Publicist Heidi Robinson-Fitzgerald says in a news release that Manzarek died Monday, May 20, 2013, at the RoMed Clinic in Rosenheim, Germany, surrounded by his family. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)" align="left" title="FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2012 file photo, Ray Manzarek of The Doors performs at the Sunset Strip Music Festival launch party celebrating The Doors at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, Calif. Manzarek, the keyboardist who was a founding member of The Doors, has died at 74. Publicist Heidi Robinson-Fitzgerald says in a news release that Manzarek died Monday, May 20, 2013, at the RoMed Clinic in Rosenheim, Germany, surrounded by his family. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)" border="0" /></a>Ray Manzarek, a founding member of the 1960s rock group The Doors whose versatile and often haunting keyboards complemented Jim Morrison's gloomy baritone and helped set the mood for some of rock's most enduring songs, has died. He was 74.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
 - Singer Prince has signed a new deal with Kobalt Music Group to market and distribute his future work without giving up control over his rights, the company said on Monday.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654204/s/2c2a957e/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class=){kind=link}
 - Ray Manzarek, a founding member and keyboardist of 1960s rock group The Doors, died on Monday at a medical clinic in Germany at age 74 following a battle with cancer, the group's manager Tom Vitorino said.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654204/s/2c2c91d1/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class=){kind=link}
 - He's played a science-fiction hero, policeman and even Hamlet. But now actor Keanu Reeves is taking on a new role - as director of a contemporary martial arts movie aimed at both Chinese and Western audiences.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654204/s/2c2bb095/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class=){kind=link}
 - A tragic love story between two Palestinians living under Israeli occupation received a standing ovation at the Cannes film festival on Monday and broke new ground as the first film fully funded by the Palestinian cinema industry.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654204/s/2c2a41a1/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class=){kind=link}
 - Humor may not always translate well, but Jon Stewart is picking up millions of fans in China, where his gloves-off political satire is refreshing for many in a country where such criticism is a rarity - especially when directed at their own leaders.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654204/s/2c25125c/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class=){kind=link}
 - Pop stars Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift won the big prizes on Sunday at the Billboard Music Awards, which also honored legendary performers Madonna and Prince.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654204/s/2c24361b/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class=){kind=link}
 - Pop stars Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift won the big prizes on Sunday at the Billboard Music Awards, which also honored legendary performers Madonna and Prince.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654204/s/2c240352/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class=){kind=link}
 - Indian movie actors and a new wave of directors are on a mission at the Cannes film festival - to show that their industry, which turns 100 this year, is more than just Bollywood.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654204/s/2c1d7fd9/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class=){kind=link}
 - Folk music, Greenwich Village and a quick-footed cat star in the new Coen brothers movie at the Cannes film festival on Sunday, kicking off the first of five U.S. entries with its engaging misadventures of a struggling singer.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654204/s/2c1f26a0/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class=){kind=link}
 - Denmark's Emmelie de Forest won Eurovision on Saturday before an international TV audience of around 125 million, clinching the coveted crown of euro-pop with a folksy ballad backed by a wall of fire, flutes and drums.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654204/s/2c1b5611/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class=){kind=link}
 - Denmark's Emmelie de Forest won Eurovision on Saturday before an international TV audience of around 125 million, securing the coveted crown of euro-pop with a folksy ballad backed by flutes and drums.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654204/s/2c19f675/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class=){kind=link}
 - Denmark's Emmelie de Forest won Eurovision on Saturday before an international TV audience of around 125 million, securing the coveted crown of euro-pop with a folksy ballad backed by flutes and drums.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654204/s/2c1a07c6/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class=){kind=link}
 - A film about baby-switching by Japan's Kore-eda Hirokazu that ponders nature versus nurture premiered at the Cannes film festival on Saturday, joining an Iranian challenger as contenders for the top prize.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654204/s/2c17b3ba/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class=){kind=link}