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Utah Theater Cancels 'Brokeback Mountain' (AP)
AP - A movie theater owned by Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller abruptly changed its screening plans and decided not to show the film "Brokeback Mountain." The film, an R-rated Western gay romance story, was supposed to open Friday at the Megaplex at Jordan Commons in Sandy, a suburb of Salt Lake City. Instead it was pulled from the schedule.
Ms. Dynamite Charged With Punching Officer (AP)
 AP - Hip-hop singer Ms. Dynamite has been charged with punching an officer in the face after police arrested her for allegedly kicking the door of a west London nightclub, police said Saturday.
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Pink Reportedly Marries Motocross Racer (AP)
 AP - Singer Pink and motocross racer Carey Hart tied the knot in Costa Rica on Saturday.
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Vet Sues Michael Jackson for Unpaid Bills (AP)
 AP - Michael Jackson is being sued for unpaid bills by the veterinarian who tends to the pop star's exotic animals at his Neverland ranch, which the singer has not occupied since being acquitted of child molestation charges last June.
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Destiny's Child stars busy with solo projects (Reuters)
 Reuters - A gold record. That was the one
goal a young female group from Houston hoped to achieve after
signing with Columbia Records in 1997.
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Utah Theater Cancels 'Brokeback Mountain' (AP)
AP - A movie theater owned by Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller abruptly changed its screening plans and decided not to show the film "Brokeback Mountain." The film, an R-rated Western gay romance story, was supposed to open Friday at the Megaplex at Jordan Commons in Sandy, a suburb of Salt Lake City. Instead it was pulled from the schedule.
Troubles Brew at English National Opera (AP)
 AP - Sudden departures, simmering discontent, behind-the-scenes plots. The real drama at the English National Opera is backstage.
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Next 'Cold Case' a Springsteen special (Reuters)
 Reuters - In one of the most extensive uses
of his music on TV, Bruce Springsteen will have nine songs
featured in the January 8 edition of "Cold Case," the CBS crime
drama known for its innovative choice of tunes to add flavor to
flashback scenes.
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Hotlines: Starcom Retains Kellogg's $500 Mil. Media Buying Duties (AdWeek.com)
AdWeek.com - NEW YORK Kellogg has retained Publicis' Starcom to handle buying chores on its U.S. account.
Composer's Widow Reunites With Daughter in Premiere, 'December Fools', With Music by Wally Harper (Playbill)
Playbill - Sherman Yellen's December Fools, about a widow's reunion with her estranged daughter, gets its world premiere by Off-Broadway's Abingdon Theatre Company Jan. 27.
Utah Theater Cancels 'Brokeback Mountain' (AP)
AP - A movie theater owned by Utah Jazz owner Larry Miller abruptly changed its screening plans and decided not to show the film "Brokeback Mountain." The film, an R-rated Western gay romance story, was supposed to open Friday at the Megaplex at Jordan Commons in Sandy, a suburb of Salt Lake City. Instead it was pulled from the schedule.
National Critics Name 'Capote' Best Film (AP)
AP - "Capote," which chronicles the years Truman Capote spent researching and writing the groundbreaking nonfiction novel "In Cold Blood," was named best picture of 2005 after a lengthy vote by the National Society of Film Critics on Saturday.
'Capote,' Hoffman, Witherspoon cop top critics nods (Reuters)
 Reuters - "Capote," the screen biography of
writer Truman Capote, was named 2005's best film on Saturday by
the National Society of Film Critics, and Philip Seymour
Hoffman won best actor in the film's title role.
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'Last Holiday' is fit for a Queen (Reuters)
 Reuters - One of the most likable
performers in the business, Queen Latifah finally gets a
vehicle that gives her formidable talents and expansive spirit
plenty of blooming room.
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Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer dies at 93 (Reuters)
 Reuters - Austrian mountaineer Heinrich Harrer,
whose life was portrayed in his book and the film "Seven Years
in Tibet," died on Saturday aged 93, Austrian officials said in
a statement.
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Punk documentary delves into 'American Hardcore' (Reuters)
Reuters - What is considered punk rock and
hardcore nowadays has evolved considerably since the early
'80s, a point proven by the new documentary, "American
Hardcore: The History of American Punk Rock 1980-1986."
'Brokeback,' 'Capote' on screenplay shortlist (Reuters)
 Reuters - The writers of
"Brokeback Mountain," "Capote," "The Constant Gardener," "A
History of Violence" and "Syriana" have been nominated for the
University of Southern California's Scripter Award.
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GLAAD Mad at Shalit's "Brokeback" Breakdown (E! Online)
 E! Online - For the most part, the critics agree that Brokeback
Mountain is one of the year's most commendable films.
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Bond Spy Craft Featured at NYC Boat Show (AP)
 AP - Tucked away in a corner of the vast hall, all but lost amid the glistening white luxury cruisers and speedy runabouts, five of James Bond's film dreamboats were showing their stuff — nautical, but hardly naughty.
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SAG Noms Full of Felicity (E! Online)
 E! Online - Felicity Huffman doesn't rate as many headlines as her Desperate
Housewives costars. She just gets more kudos.
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Troubles Brew at English National Opera (AP)
AP - Sudden departures, simmering discontent, behind-the-scenes plots. The real drama at the English National Opera is backstage.
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Pink Reportedly Marries Motocross Racer (AP)
AP - Singer Pink and motocross racer Carey Hart tied the knot in Costa Rica on Saturday.
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Ms. Dynamite Charged With Punching Officer (AP)
AP - Hip-hop singer Ms. Dynamite has been charged with punching an officer in the face after police arrested her for allegedly kicking the door of a west London nightclub, police said Saturday.
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Costello, Symphonies Set for U.S. Tour (AP)
 AP - Elvis Costello has found a new touring partner: the symphony orchestra. The 51-year-old singer-songwriter, whose backing bands in the past have included The Attractions and The Imposters, will team up with symphonies around the U.S. for an orchestral tour this spring.
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Stones' world tour could gross record $400 million (Reuters)
 Reuters - The Rolling Stones' A Bigger Bang
tour exploded in 2005, and could end up as the top-grossing
tour ever, pending an epic box office battle with U2's Vertigo
tour.
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Music biz fighting uphill battle against pirates (Reuters)
Reuters - Heavy rain beat against the
windshield. The record industry operative sat in his car, the
motor idling. Nearby, a dozen New York cops crowded together on
benches in a Brooklyn police station, exchanging small talk.
All were waiting for a suspected music pirate to arrive at his
storefront and begin burning CDs of hit music.
Vet Sues Michael Jackson for Unpaid Bills (AP)
AP - Michael Jackson is being sued for unpaid bills by the veterinarian who tends to the pop star's exotic animals at his Neverland ranch, which the singer has not occupied since being acquitted of child molestation charges last June.
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Christian band StorySide: B starts new chapter (Reuters)
Reuters - Talent competitions such as
"American Idol" have produced some of today's most successful
artists. In the faith-based music community, there are similar
contests serving as a vehicle to launch new acts.
After setback, rapper Kweli targets core fans (Reuters)
Reuters - As he begins writing his next
album, revered rapper Talib Kweli is characteristically frank
about the reception accorded his 2004 release, "The Beautiful
Struggle."
Next 'Cold Case' a Springsteen special (Reuters)
Reuters - In one of the most extensive uses
of his music on TV, Bruce Springsteen will have nine songs
featured in the January 8 edition of "Cold Case," the CBS crime
drama known for its innovative choice of tunes to add flavor to
flashback scenes.
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