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Transgender Miss Universe Canada contestant loses

Published: Sunday, May 20, 2012 12:30 AM

Transgendered beauty queen Jenna Talackova appears in the Miss Universe Canada pageant in Toronto, on Saturday May 19, 2012. Talackova sparked global attention when she was initially disqualified from the pageant. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Chris Young)The first-ever transgender contestant to compete in the Miss Universe Canada pageant strutted the runway Saturday night, making it to the penultimate round before losing her bid to win the title.


Will Smith slaps journalist who tries to kiss him

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 06:41 PM

In this photo combo from video images taken from AP video, top left image, U.S. actor Will Smith, center right, is embraced by reporter Vitalii Sediuk, white suit, from the Ukrainian television channel 1+1, on the red carpet before the premiere of Hollywood star Will Smith slapped a male television reporter who he said tried to kiss him on the lips as he walked down the red carpet for the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black III."


Jackie Chan goes out fighting

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 07:38 PM

From left, Actress Laura Weissbecker, director Jackie Chan, actresses Yao Xingtong, and Zhang Nan Xin during a photo call for Chinese Zodiac at the 65th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Friday, May 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)Jackie Chan is landing his last punch as an action star, but says he is stepping into retirement having made one of the most important films of his career.


'Coal Miner's Daughter' Lynn married at 15, not 13

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 03:59 AM

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2010 file photo, singer Loretta Lynn poses in the press room during the 44th Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Newly discovered documents indicate country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, a change that undermines the story told in Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.


Lady Gaga arrives in Philippines amid protests

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 11:33 AM

American pop singer and songwriter Lady Gaga blows a kiss upon her arrival in a hotel Saturday, May 19, 2012 in Manila's financial district of Makati, Philippines. Lady Gaga will hold two concerts on May 21 and 22 in the country as part of her Asian tour. (AP Photo/Pat Roque)Pop singer Lady Gaga arrived in the Philippines on Saturday to cheers from fans and protests from young Christians calling for the cancellation of her upcoming concerts.


'Da Vinci Code' author Dan Brown speaks in NH

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 10:53 PM

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2009 file photo, writer Dan Brown, author of Best-selling author Dan Brown made a rare public appearance in New Hampshire on Friday, saying very little about his next novel other than he's well into the writing process.


Spoleto Festival celebrates Philip Glass' 75th

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 01:56 PM

The Spoleto Festival USA opens its 36th season Friday and among the planned performances is an opera by American composer Philip Glass to commemorate his 75th birthday and his long relationship with the internationally known arts festival.

Gunter Sachs art collection to be auctioned in UK

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 11:53 AM

A visitor looks at a 1986 self-portrait 'Pink Fright Wig' by Andy Warhol, right, on display in the same room as a 1974 portrait of Brigitte Bardot by Andy Warhol, center, and a portrait of Gunter Sachs by Andy Warhol, left, at the auction house in London, Friday, May 18, 2012. The paintings are part of Gunter Sachs Collection and are to be auctioned on May 22 and 23 with an estimated price of 3 to 4 million pounds (US$4.74 to 6.32 million or 3.73 to 4.94 million euro) for the portrait of Brigitte Bardot, an estimated price of 2 to 3 million pounds (US$3.16 to 4.74 million or 2.49 to 3.73 million euro) for the self-portrait and an estimated price of 400,000 to 600,000 pounds (US$631,822 to 947,733 or 497,380 to 746,070 euro) for the Gunter Sachs portrait. (AP Photo/Sang Tan)A modern art collection, including works by Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Salvador Dali, will be sold next week in London, Sotheby's said Saturday.


Man pleads not guilty to stalking Mila Kunis

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 03:51 PM

FILE - In this Tuesday April 24, 2012 file photo, Mila Kunis, a cast member in the upcoming film A man charged with stalking Mila Kunis pleaded not guilty Friday to two felony charges and was denied a request to leave jail without having to post bail.


George Clinton, Black Eyed Peas settle song suit

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 07:45 PM

FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2009 file photo, American singer, songwriter and music producer George Clinton performs with the funk, soul and rock music collective Parliament-Funkadelic on stage at the Avo Session in Basel, Switzerland. Clinton and the Black Eyed Peas have settled a lawsuit in which the funk pioneer accused the pop group of improperly sampling his music. (AP Photo/Keystone, Georgios Kefalas, File)George Clinton and the Black Eyed Peas have settled a lawsuit in which the funk pioneer accused the pop group of using his music without proper permission.


Private family funeral planned for Donna Summer

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 01:44 PM

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 1979 file photo, singer Donna Summer poses with three awards she won at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles, Calif. Summer, the Queen of Disco who ruled the dance floors with anthems like ìLast Dance,î ìLove to Love You Babyî and ìBad Girl,î has died. Her family announced her death in a statement Thursday, May 17, 2012. She was 63. (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)Donna Summer's funeral will be a private one for family and close friends.


Imprisoned star of 'Reality' impresses at Cannes

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 05:38 PM

Director Matteo Garrone poses during a photo call for Reality at the 65th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Friday, May 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)The breakout performance at the Cannes Film Festival this year is Aniello Arena's turn as a Naples fishmonger who becomes obsessed with appearing on a "Big Brother"-style TV show in "Reality."


Sales for US print, electronic books up overseas

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 02:30 PM

Sales for U.S. print and electronic books are up overseas, with the digital market increasing fourfold since 2010.

Youths in Philippines protest against Lady Gaga

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 05:01 AM

Members of a religious group give thumbs-down signs as they shout Christian young people in the Philippines protested Saturday against upcoming concerts by Lady Gaga despite organizers' assurances that her performances would not threaten morality.


Will Smith slaps journalist who tried to kiss him

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 10:47 AM

Director Barry Sonnenfeld, left, and actors Will Smith, right, and Josh Brolin pose for photographers at a cinema during a photocall for their film Hollywood star Will Smith has slapped a male television reporter who tried to kiss him before the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black III."


Cannes entry 'Paradise: Love' looks at sex tourism

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 12:02 PM

Actors Margarethe Tiesl, left and Peter Kazungu pose during a photo call for Paradise: Love at the 65th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Friday, May 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)There's sun, sand and sex in Cannes Film Festival entry "Paradise: Love" — and they add up to a grim and unsettling holiday movie.


Youths in Philippines continue Lady Gaga protest

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 03:34 AM

Members of a religious group give thumbs-down signs as they shout Christian youths in the Philippines are continuing to protest against Lady Gaga's upcoming concerts despite organizers' assurances that her performances will not threaten morality.


Pa. art collection completes controversial move

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 03:58 PM

The lower lobby at The Barnes Foundation is shown Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. After years of bitter court fights, the Barnes Foundation is scheduled to open its doors to the public on May 19 at its new location on Philadelphia's The Barnes Foundation is no longer the greatest art collection you'll never see.


Disco Queen Donna Summer endured after era faded

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 06:35 AM

FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2009 file photo, Donna Summer performs at the conclusion of the Nobel Peace concert in Oslo, Norway. Summer, the Queen of Disco who ruled the dance floors with anthems like “Last Dance,” “Love to Love You Baby” and “Bad Girl,” has died. Her family announced her death in a statement Thursday, May 17, 2012. She was 63. (AP Photo/John McConnico, File)the Queen of Disco.


APNewsBreak: Loretta Lynn married at 15, not 13

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 07:12 PM

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2010 file photo, singer Loretta Lynn poses in the press room during the 44th Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Newly discovered documents indicate country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, a change that undermines the story told in Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.


Loretta Lynn married at 15, not 13

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 10:44 PM

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2010 file photo, singer Loretta Lynn poses in the press room during the 44th Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Newly discovered documents indicate country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, a change that undermines the story told in Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.


In 'Moonrise Kingdom,' Wes Anderson relocates

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 09:57 AM

Director Wes Anderson poses for a portrait to promote his film Moonrise Kingdom at the 65th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Friday, May 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Jonathan Short)In Wes Anderson's "Moonrise Kingdom," the famously meticulous director takes his fastidiously fashioned world and flings it into the woods.


Kanye West to debut short film at Cannes festival

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 08:41 AM

Kanye West will debut a short film titled "Cruel Summer" at the Cannes Film Festival.

Chaka Khan to perform Houston tribute at Apollo

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 03:36 PM

FILE - In a Sunday, April 1, 2012 file photo, singer Chaka Khan joins a rally of support for the family of Trayvon Martin as thousands gather in downtown Miami, demanding justice for Martin. New York's Appollo Theater confirmed Friday, May 18, 2012 that Grammy-award winning singer Khan will perform a tribute to the late Whitney Houston at the Apollo Theater's gala and awards ceremony. Lionel Richie and the late Etta James will be inducted into the theater's hall of fame during the June 4 gala. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter, File)Grammy award-winning singer Chaka Khan will perform a tribute to the late Whitney Houston at the Apollo Theater's gala and awards ceremony.


Filipino Christian group protests Lady Gaga shows

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 08:50 AM

Filipino Christian youths flash the thumbs-down signs as they chant Scores of Christian youths in the Philippines chanted "Stop the Lady Gaga concerts" at a rally Friday calling for the pop diva's shows here to be canceled despite assurances from authorities that they won't allow nudity and lewd acts.


'American Idol' down to final 2 singers

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 09:06 AM

This image provided by FOX-TV shows American Idol finalists Phillip Phillips, left and Jessica Sanchez taken May 17, 2012. The booming 20-year-old vocal powerhouse from Westlake, La., was revealed Thursday to have received the fewest viewer votes on the Fox talent contest, leaving bluesy 21-year-old crooner Phillip Phillips of Leesburg, Ga., and sassy 16-year-old budding diva Jessica Sanchez of San Diego, to compete for the show's record deal grand prize on next week's finale. (AP Photo/Michael Becker, FOX)"American Idol" finalist Joshua Ledet won't be belting it out on this season's final showdown.


Van Halen postpones summer concert dates

Published: Thursday, May 17, 2012 10:40 PM

FILE - In this March 1, 2012 file photo, David Lee Roth, left, and Eddie Van Halen perform during a Van Halen concert at Madison Square Garden in New York. A source familiar with the band's summer tour who was not authorized to speak publicly confirms that some of Van Halen's long-scheduled performances this summer will be postponed. The group's website lists tour dates through June 26. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, File)Van Halen is postponing some dates on its summer concert tour.


Miss World boss plans Fiji trip after fiasco

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 01:32 AM

In this April 15, 2012 photo released by Imagine South Pacific, beauty contestant Torika Watters poses for a photo on a beach on Tavarua Island, Fiji. A beauty pageant in Fiji that has turned into a fiasco has sparked a debate in the island nation about race, age and ethics after Watters was replaced as winner of the Miss World Fiji pageant by fellow contestant Koini Vakaloloma. (AP Photo/Imagine South Pacific, Shiri Ram) EDITORIAL USE ONLYThe head of the Miss World beauty queen franchise says she plans to travel to Fiji "as soon as possible" to address the problems that turned last month's pageant in the island nation into a fiasco.


Pavarotti manager Herbert Breslin dead at 87

Published: Friday, May 18, 2012 12:25 AM

Herbert Breslin, the hard-driving manager who helped propel Luciano Pavarotti to international fame during the 36 years they worked together, has died, his wife said Thursday. He was 87.

Prosecutors charge man with stalking Mila Kunis

Published: Thursday, May 17, 2012 08:25 PM

FILE - In this Tuesday April 24, 2012 file photo, Mila Kunis, a cast member in the upcoming film Prosecutors have charged a man with stalking Mila Kunis and violating a restraining order that was issued after he broke into a vacant condo owned by the actress.


Transgender Miss Universe Canada contestant loses

Published: Sunday, May 20, 2012 12:30 AM

Transgendered beauty queen Jenna Talackova appears in the Miss Universe Canada pageant in Toronto, on Saturday May 19, 2012. Talackova sparked global attention when she was initially disqualified from the pageant. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Chris Young)The first-ever transgender contestant to compete in the Miss Universe Canada pageant strutted the runway Saturday night, making it to the penultimate round before losing her bid to win the title.


Jackie Chan goes out fighting

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 07:38 PM

From left, Actress Laura Weissbecker, director Jackie Chan, actresses Yao Xingtong, and Zhang Nan Xin during a photo call for Chinese Zodiac at the 65th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Friday, May 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)Jackie Chan is landing his last punch as an action star, but says he is stepping into retirement having made one of the most important films of his career.


Will Smith slaps journalist who tries to kiss him

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 06:41 PM

In this photo combo from video images taken from AP video, top left image, U.S. actor Will Smith, center right, is embraced by reporter Vitalii Sediuk, white suit, from the Ukrainian television channel 1+1, on the red carpet before the premiere of Hollywood star Will Smith slapped a male television reporter who he said tried to kiss him on the lips as he walked down the red carpet for the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black III."


Glitter and bare skin at Vienna's City Hall

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 06:32 PM

A guest in costume arrives for the opening ceremony of the 20th Life Ball in front of the city hall in Vienna, Austria, on Saturday, May 19, 2012. The Life Ball is a charity gala to raise money for people living with HIV and AIDS. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)Some were hot Saturday at Vienna's Life Ball, a glitzy mega-party at Vienna's City Hall staged to raise funds for fighting AIDS. And some were not.


Ed Westwick: TV Romeo turned movie star

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 04:30 PM

From the Upper Eastside to the south of France - via medieval Italy - Ed Westwick is on the move.

Spoleto Festival celebrates Philip Glass' 75th

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 01:56 PM

The Spoleto Festival USA opens its 36th season Friday and among the planned performances is an opera by American composer Philip Glass to commemorate his 75th birthday and his long relationship with the internationally known arts festival.

Cannes board brushes off sexism row

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 01:50 PM

Members of the jury attend the opening ceremony of the 65th Cannes film festivalThe Cannes Film Festival hit back at charges of sexism in its official line-up Saturday, saying it would continue to select pictures based solely on their merits.


Rocker Cave, director Hillcoat slam 'failed' war on drugs

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 01:22 PM

Nick Cave (2nd right) says: Rocker Nick Cave and director John Hillcoat on Saturday took a swipe at the "failed" war on drugs as they presented their "Lawless" Prohibition-era rural gangster movie at Cannes.


Shock Cannes winner asks for tolerance this time round

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 12:53 PM

Nuns mourning next to the coffin of Irina Cornici in 2005. Cornici's death caused a media frenzyA Romanian director who exploded onto the scene five years ago by capturing the Cannes Film Festival's top prize pleaded with critics Saturday to go easy on his latest contender.


Jessica Chastain calls Cannes feminist protest 'silly'

Published: Saturday, May 19, 2012 12:51 PM

US actress Jessica ChastainUS actress Jessica Chastain, in Cannes for her role in a film vying for the top prize, said a controversy about the lack of female directors in the line-up for the Palme d'Or was pointless.


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