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Director, writer, producer Zalman King, whose credits include 'Wild Orchid,' dead at 70

The Associated Press 4 Feb, 2012 0

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Actor and filmmaker Zalman King, who became known for his erotic work after writing and producing his breakthrough film "9 1/2 Weeks," has died. He was 70. King's son-in-law Allison Burnett says the filmmaker died Friday morning at his home in Santa Monica, Calif., after a six-

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Entertainment world left to idolize NFL's singular appeal to television viewers

Rachel Cohen, The Associated Press 4 Feb, 2012 0

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The biggest of stars is off to a slow start this season. "American Idol," that reliable ratings juggernaut, had a drop in viewership of more than 15 per cent for its first two episodes back, underscoring how rough it is to attract and keep a devoted following when there are so many

Mother of slain actress Lana Clarkson settles wrongful death suit against Phil Spector

The Associated Press 4 Feb, 2012 0

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - A lawyer says the mother of the actress Phil Spector was convicted of killing has settled her wrongful death suit against the legendary music producer. Attorney John Taylor tells the Los Angeles Times (http://lat.ms/yXWf34 ) the terms of Friday's settlement were confidential, b

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra CEO, president Simon Crookall resigns after 7 years

The Associated Press 3 Feb, 2012 0

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is looking for a new president and CEO following the abrupt departure of the man who has held the post for seven years. Simon Crookall announced his resignation Thursday, saying he was "ready to move on to (his) next challenge." He wished the group'

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Indie director parlays web donations into rom-zom-com 'A Little Bit Zombie'

Michael Oliveira, The Canadian Press 3 Feb, 2012 0

TORONTO - It was in 2006 that Thunder Bay, Ont.-native Casey Walker set out make his first feature film and won over the web with his pitch to shoot an "unromantic comedy" for a million bucks. A lot can change in five-plus years, including the idea for your film, and how much it'll cost to make it.

Canadian children's writer Joyce Barkhouse, author of 'Pit Pony,' dies at age 98

Victoria Ahearn, The Canadian Press 3 Feb, 2012 0

TORONTO - Canadian children's author Joyce Barkhouse, whose novel "Pit Pony" was adapted for the small screen as a Gemini Award-winning film and a series, has died. Nate Crawford, executive director of the Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia, said Barkhouse died on Thursday in Bridgewater, N.S., foll

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Pew study finds Facebook users receive more warm fuzzies than they give

Barbara Ortutay, The Associated Press 3 Feb, 2012 0

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The goody-two-shoes among us say it's better to give than to receive. That's not true for the average Facebook user, though. A new study out Friday found that the average user of the world's biggest online social network gets more than they give. That means more messages, more "like

Judge approves Spawn copyright settlement, ends 10-year battle between Gaiman, McFarlane

The Associated Press 3 Feb, 2012 0

MADISON, Wis. - A federal judge has approved a settlement ending a copyright battle between fantasy industry giants Neil Gaiman and Todd McFarlane. McFarlane and Gaiman have been fighting for a little more than a decade over Gaiman's claims that he co-owns a handful of supporting characters in McFar

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Steven Tyler defends national anthem performance; he and Underwood talk CMT 'Crossroads'

Alicia Quarles, The Associated Press 3 Feb, 2012 1

NORTH GREENFIELD, Ind. - Steven Tyler says he meant to sing the national anthem like that. The Aerosmith frontman and "American Idol" judge endured plenty of jabs after his rendition of the anthem at the AFC Championship game last month, but Tyler says he doesn't understand what all the fuss was abo

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Arnold Schwarzenegger visits Taj Mahal, but finds it closed

The Associated Press 3 Feb, 2012 0

NEW DELHI - Arnold Schwarzenegger's dream of visiting the Taj Mahal has been dashed. The former California governor travelled to the Indian city of Agra on Friday, the one day each week the monument is closed to tourists because of Muslim prayers at a nearby mosque. His tour guide Nitin Singh said t
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