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Brown's body en route to Apollo Theater
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061228/ap_en_mu/james_brown_funeral"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061227/capt.nysw10112272005.james_brown_funeral_nysw101.jpg?x=86&y=130&sig=HHalrEehYz5y0fOxFRj7Ew--" align="left" height="130" width="86" alt="The awning of the Apollo Theater displays a message in tribute to James Brown in New York, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006. Brown's body will be on display to the public at the Apollo Theater on Dec. 28, 2006 before his burial in Georgia. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)" border="0" /></a>AP - The Rev. Al Sharpton promised a "royal day in Harlem" as he raced through the night in a van to make sure the late singer James Brown did not miss his last date at the historic Apollo Theater.</p><br clear="all"/>
Kidman and Urban reunite in Australia
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061228/ap_en_ce/people_kidman_urban"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061227/capt.ny18912271434c.correction_people_kidman_urban_ny189.jpg?x=103&y=130&sig=nKUC6xD3IxRwZThhY6Vocw--" align="left" height="130" width="103" alt="FILE ** Nicole Kidman, left, walks with her husband, country music singer Keith Urban, through the lobby of a hotel in Sydney, Australia, on June 26, 2006, the day after they were married. In response to a query by The Associated Press, his New York-based publicist, Paul Freundlich, said in an e-mail: 'Keith is on a leave in Australia to be with his family during the holidays. This is a natural occurrence at this point in his treatment. He will continue with his rehab upon his return.' (AP Photo/Tracey Nearmy, File)" border="0" /></a>AP - A spokesman for Keith Urban denied media reports Wednesday that the Australian-reared country singer had completed treatment for alcohol abuse. In response to a query by The Associated Press, his New York-based publicist, Paul Freundlich, said in an e-mail: "Keith is on a leave in Australia to be with his family during the holidays. This is a natural occurrence at this point in his treatment. He will continue with his rehab upon his return."</p><br clear="all"/>
Probst volunteers at Maine soup kitchen
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061228/ap_en_ce/people_probst_berry"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061228/capt.2078b5c704e04ddfb3fabb8ddab99b56.people_probst_berry_nyol973.jpg?x=87&y=130&sig=tmfEWr3G0GWu36hCTEfpeQ--" align="left" height="130" width="87" alt="'Survivor' host Jeff Probst poses with his girlfriend Julie Berry in this May file photo. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg), FILE" border="0" /></a>AP - "Survivor" host Jeff Probst and his girlfriend, former contestant Julie Berry, served Christmas dinner at a soup kitchen and were spotted the following day shopping at a Target store.</p><br clear="all"/>
Spike Lee to direct James Brown biopic
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061228/ap_en_mo/james_brown_movie"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061225/capt.ny12912251822.obit_brown_ny129.jpg?x=130&y=97&sig=ieeYf9OdzRACPspSSczkcg--" align="left" height="97" width="130" alt="James Brown performs during a concert in Shanghai, China, in this Feb. 22, 2006, file photo. The dynamic 'Godfather of Soul,' whose rasping vocals and revolutionary rhythms made him a founder of rap, funk and disco as well, died early Monday, Dec. 25, 2006 of heart failure brought on by pneumonia, his agent said. He was 73. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)" border="0" /></a>AP - The late "Godfather of Soul" James Brown will rise again, on screen. Spike Lee has signed on to direct a feature film about the singer produced by Brian Grazer and Imagine Entertainment, Paramount Pictures announced Wednesday.</p><br clear="all"/>
Turin Film Festival names director
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061227/ap_en_mo/people_moretti"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061227/capt.rom14312271845.italy_people_moretti_rom143.jpg?x=94&y=130&sig=q8raoWeFLbWy1IUYLIwa5g--" align="left" height="130" width="94" alt="Italian filmmaker Nanni Moretti waves as he arrives for the screening of the film 'Il Caimano,' at the 59th International film festival in Cannes, southern France, in this Monday, May 22, 2006 file photo. Moretti has been named artistic director of the Turin Film Festival, an event that focuses on young directors and independent movies from around the world, organizers said Wednesday Dec. 27, 2006. '(The festival's) work in researching new cinema and finding less conventional authors is of great importance,' Moretti said in a statement. 'I accepted ... to become artistic director in the hope of contributing to strengthen it.' (AP Photo/Francois Mori)" border="0" /></a>AP - Italian filmmaker Nanni Moretti has been named artistic director of the Turin Film Festival, an event that focuses on young directors and independent movies from around the world.</p><br clear="all"/>
Altman, Eastwood hailed for significant works
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061228/film_nm/afi_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061228/2006_12_28t035530_450x320_us_afi.jpg?x=130&y=92&sig=X_IL.RdNqSFHmEyfaAwQHg--" align="left" height="92" width="130" alt="Film director Robert Altman listens to a question from a reporter at the Coolidge Corner Theater in Brookline, Massachusetts in this April 5, 2006 file photo. With a farewell tip of the hat to Altman, the American Film Institute completed its review of 2006 on Wednesday by highlighting what it calls the AFI's Moments of Significance. (Brian Snyder/Files/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - With a farewell tip of
the hat to Robert Altman and a special commendation for Clint
Eastwood, the American Film Institute completed its review of
2006 on Wednesday by highlighting what it calls the AFI's
Moments of Significance.</p><br clear="all"/>
Brown's body en route to Apollo Theater
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061228/ap_en_mu/james_brown_funeral"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061227/capt.nysw10112272005.james_brown_funeral_nysw101.jpg?x=86&y=130&sig=HHalrEehYz5y0fOxFRj7Ew--" align="left" height="130" width="86" alt="The awning of the Apollo Theater displays a message in tribute to James Brown in New York, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006. Brown's body will be on display to the public at the Apollo Theater on Dec. 28, 2006 before his burial in Georgia. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)" border="0" /></a>AP - The Rev. Al Sharpton promised a "royal day in Harlem" as he raced through the night in a van to make sure the late singer James Brown did not miss his last date at the historic Apollo Theater.</p><br clear="all"/>
CBS finds holiday cheer in double win
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061228/tv_nm/ratings_week_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061228/2006_12_28t045202_450x303_us_ratings_week.jpg?x=130&y=87&sig=n7vethgjigftTFqi0D_DeA--" align="left" height="87" width="130" alt="The cast of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation stand backstage after winning for favorite television drama at the 32nd annual People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles, California January 10, 2006. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - CBS won the week before the
Christmas holiday in both viewership and the adults 18-49
demographic, according to data released Wednesday by Nielsen
Media Research.</p><br clear="all"/>
CBS finds holiday cheer in double win
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061228/media_nm/ratings_week_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061228/2006_12_28t045202_450x303_us_ratings_week.jpg?x=130&y=87&sig=n7vethgjigftTFqi0D_DeA--" align="left" height="87" width="130" alt="The cast of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation stand backstage after winning for favorite television drama at the 32nd annual People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles, California January 10, 2006. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - CBS won the week before the
Christmas holiday in both viewership and the adults 18-49
demographic, according to data released Wednesday by Nielsen
Media Research.</p><br clear="all"/>
Celebrating the best of '06 stage, screen
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061228/stage_nm/osborne06_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061228/2006_12_28t033331_450x300_us_osborne_06.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=F1b3y3GmpOkZj6bPDIo1DA--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="Actor Harry Connick Jr. arrives to attend the annual Redbook Magazine Strength and Spirit Awards in New York City, October 17, 2006 file photo. Connick Jr., who stars in 'The Pajama Game,' was one of the six great treats of the '06 Broadway season, according to Robert Osborne. (Lucas Jackson/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - The six great treats of the
Broadway season in 2006: "The History Boys," "Gray Gardens,"
"Sweeney Todd," "Awake and Sing!" "The Pajama Game" (primarily
because of the unexpected impact of Harry Connick Jr.) and "The
Drowsy Chaperone."</p><br clear="all"/>
Altman, Eastwood hailed for significant works
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061228/film_nm/afi_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061228/2006_12_28t035530_450x320_us_afi.jpg?x=130&y=92&sig=X_IL.RdNqSFHmEyfaAwQHg--" align="left" height="92" width="130" alt="Film director Robert Altman listens to a question from a reporter at the Coolidge Corner Theater in Brookline, Massachusetts in this April 5, 2006 file photo. With a farewell tip of the hat to Altman, the American Film Institute completed its review of 2006 on Wednesday by highlighting what it calls the AFI's Moments of Significance. (Brian Snyder/Files/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - With a farewell tip of
the hat to Robert Altman and a special commendation for Clint
Eastwood, the American Film Institute completed its review of
2006 on Wednesday by highlighting what it calls the AFI's
Moments of Significance.</p><br clear="all"/>
Director stretches with English-language pair
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061228/film_nm/iglesia_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061228/2006_12_28t035251_450x380_us_iglesia.jpg?x=130&y=109&sig=hGptQFPTvBhnuoLRa7mGdg--" align="left" height="109" width="130" alt="Spanish director Alex de la Iglesia (L) hands Jesus Carroza his 'Goya' award during the Spanish Film Academy 'Goya' awards ceremony in Madrid January 29, 2006 file photo. Iglesia has chiseled out a name for himself with colorful Spanish-language films laced with dark humor and biting satire. (Susana Vera/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Alex de la Iglesia has
chiseled out a name for himself with colorful Spanish-language
films laced with dark humor and biting satire.</p><br clear="all"/>
Obscure filmmakers' historic works join registry
(Reuters)
Reuters - What people can now do
with ease using digital cameras, Julien Bryan, Jonas Mekas and
Dwight Core did when it was much more difficult and seemed to
matter more.
Celebrating the best of '06 stage, screen
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061228/film_nm/osborne06_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061228/2006_12_28t033331_450x300_us_osborne_06.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=F1b3y3GmpOkZj6bPDIo1DA--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="Actor Harry Connick Jr. arrives to attend the annual Redbook Magazine Strength and Spirit Awards in New York City, October 17, 2006 file photo. Connick Jr., who stars in 'The Pajama Game,' was one of the six great treats of the '06 Broadway season, according to Robert Osborne. (Lucas Jackson/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - The six great treats of the
Broadway season in 2006: "The History Boys," "Gray Gardens,"
"Sweeney Todd," "Awake and Sing!" "The Pajama Game" (primarily
because of the unexpected impact of Harry Connick Jr.) and "The
Drowsy Chaperone."</p><br clear="all"/>
"Black Christmas" a lump of coal in theaters
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061228/film_nm/film_christmas_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061228/2006_12_28t020328_450x317_us_film_christmas.jpg?x=130&y=91&sig=51ElahDN1W1MykV3cMsIbw--" align="left" height="91" width="130" alt="'Black Christmas' cast members (L-R) Michelle Trachtenberg, Katie Cassidy and Mary Elizabeth Winstead pose together at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles December 19, 2006. (Chris Pizzello/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - This remake retains the
basic "body count in a sorority house" premise but everything
is taken to garish, tedious extremes.</p><br clear="all"/>
"Rocky," "Fargo" join National Film Registry
(Reuters)
Reuters - As Rocky Balboa makes his
big-screen comeback, the movie that launched the franchise 30
years ago and made Sylvester Stallone a household name was
among the 25 films named to the National Film Registry on
Wednesday.
Web hit "Soup of the Day" served on DVD
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061228/film_nm/dvd_soup_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061228/2006_12_28t042427_450x300_us_dvd_soup.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=xgXgYArGrTfy2dk_yt5MLQ--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="A man looks at YouTube's web site in a file photo. The sexy sitcom 'Soup of the Day' never made it onto any of the TV network schedules. But the series, about a guy with three girlfriends, has been a big hit on the Internet. It has gotten 9 million online views since its launch in May, with a series of three- to eight-minute webisodes posted to YouTube, Break.com and other viral video sites. (Peter Jones/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - The sexy sitcom "Soup of
the Day" never made it onto any of the TV network schedules.
But the series, about a guy with three girlfriends, has been a
big hit on the Internet. It has gotten 9 million online views
since its launch in May, with a series of three- to
eight-minute webisodes posted to YouTube, Break.com and other
viral video sites.</p><br clear="all"/>
"Pirates" returns to top of DVD sales chart
(Reuters)
Reuters - 'Twas the week before
Christmas and in the DVD store, four new releases each tried to
score.
French frown on Hollywood violence, drugs
(Reuters)
Reuters - Marijuana, jail-based violence
and torture all have recently been given the big "Non!" in
France by film and television supervisory bodies.
Spike Lee to direct James Brown biopic
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061228/ap_en_mo/james_brown_movie"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061225/capt.ny12912251822.obit_brown_ny129.jpg?x=130&y=97&sig=ieeYf9OdzRACPspSSczkcg--" align="left" height="97" width="130" alt="James Brown performs during a concert in Shanghai, China, in this Feb. 22, 2006, file photo. The dynamic 'Godfather of Soul,' whose rasping vocals and revolutionary rhythms made him a founder of rap, funk and disco as well, died early Monday, Dec. 25, 2006 of heart failure brought on by pneumonia, his agent said. He was 73. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)" border="0" /></a>AP - The late "Godfather of Soul" James Brown will rise again, on screen. Spike Lee has signed on to direct a feature film about the singer produced by Brian Grazer and Imagine Entertainment, Paramount Pictures announced Wednesday.</p><br clear="all"/>
Brown's body en route to Apollo Theater
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061228/ap_en_mu/james_brown_funeral"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061227/capt.nysw10112272005.james_brown_funeral_nysw101.jpg?x=86&y=130&sig=HHalrEehYz5y0fOxFRj7Ew--" align="left" height="130" width="86" alt="The awning of the Apollo Theater displays a message in tribute to James Brown in New York, Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006. Brown's body will be on display to the public at the Apollo Theater on Dec. 28, 2006 before his burial in Georgia. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)" border="0" /></a>AP - The Rev. Al Sharpton promised a "royal day in Harlem" as he raced through the night in a van to make sure the late singer James Brown did not miss his last date at the historic Apollo Theater.</p><br clear="all"/>
Seger taping Detroit shows for future release
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061228/music_nm/seger_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061228/2006_12_28t015436_450x355_us_seger.jpg?x=130&y=102&sig=phvWfvZUloeYYgJGHdkr5A--" align="left" height="102" width="130" alt="Musician Bob Seger reacts after performing 'America the Beautiful' before Game 1 in Major League Baseball's World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, October 21, 2006 file photo. Seger told a 1975 audience at Detroit's Cobo Arena, where he taped his famed 'Live Bullet' album, that it 'might just end up on a record.' He'll be able to say it again this week at the Palace of Auburn Hills. (Mark Duncan/Pool/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Bob Seger told a 1975 audience at
Detroit's Cobo Arena, where he taped his famed "Live Bullet"
album, that it "might just end up on a record." He'll be able
to say it again this week at the Palace of Auburn Hills.</p><br clear="all"/>
Rapper Nas rules U.S. album charts for third time
(Reuters)
Reuters - New York rapper Nas scored his
first No. 1 on the U.S. pop charts in seven years Wednesday,
with one of the biggest first-week tallies in his career,
Billboard reported.
French lyricist Delanoe dies at 88
(AP)
AP - Pierre Delanoe, who wrote the lyrics for more than 5,000 songs for French artists from Edith Piaf to Johnny Hallyday, died Wednesday. He was 88.
Kidman and Urban reunite in Australia
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061227/ap_en_mu/people_kidman_urban"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061227/capt.ny18912271434.people_kidman_urban_ny189.jpg?x=103&y=130&sig=EtDxuNQ3c8mepkyS5y14yA--" align="left" height="130" width="103" alt="Nicole Kidman, left, walks with her husband, country music singer Keith Urban, through the lobby of a hotel in Sydney, Australia, on June 26, 2006, the day after they were married. The celebrity couple was reunited in the Oscar-winning actress's home town of Sydney after her singer husband completed treatment in the United States for alcohol abuse, media revealed Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2006. (AP Photo/Tracey Nearmy)" border="0" /></a>AP - A spokesman for Keith Urban denied media reports Wednesday that the Australian-reared country singer had completed treatment for alcohol abuse.</p><br clear="all"/>
Brown Funeral, Biopic Set
(E! Online)
E! Online - James Brown is going out the same way he came in—with a flourish.
Nicole's Urban Christmas
(E! Online)
E! Online - Nicole Kidman undoubtedly has many things for which to be thankful this year, but spending the holidays with her husband, Keith Urban, is likely high on the list.
French DJ Bob Sinclar outdances Madonna in 2006
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061227/music_nm/dance_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061227/2006_12_27t072612_450x303_us_dance.jpg?x=130&y=87&sig=YdKqMf__MFFF3U7OYXFxCA--" align="left" height="87" width="130" alt="U.S. pop star Madonna performs during her concert of 'Confessions Tour' in Tokyo September 20, 2006. (Toru Hanai/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - In a year when dance's prodigal
mother -- Madonna herself -- showed her nightclub pride with an
album called "Confessions on a Dance Floor," French producer
Bob Sinclar won the battle for the hearts of America's DJs and
clubgoers.</p><br clear="all"/>
Sting rocked classical charts in 2006
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061227/music_nm/classical_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061227/2006_12_27t072332_450x285_us_classical.jpg?x=130&y=82&sig=zrKAXL_qXGM03_iQz1xnvg--" align="left" height="82" width="130" alt="Rock star Sting attends a photocall in Venice September 3, 2006. (Stefano Rellandini/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Year to year, a handful of artists
tends to dominate the classical chart.</p><br clear="all"/>
Sean Paul, Matisyahu reggae's top acts in '06
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061227/music_nm/reggae_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061227/2006_12_27t072122_450x370_us_reggae.jpg?x=130&y=106&sig=2q_mr7X.GiBsa7mGgjTgJw--" align="left" height="106" width="130" alt="Reggae artist Sean Paul poses backstage with his pop/rock favorite male artist award at the 2006 American Music Awards on November 21, 2006 in Los Angeles fi;e photo. Paul led Billboard's reggae albums chart for a second consecutive year, while the top artist in the genre was newcomer Matisyahu, a Hasidic Jew who enjoyed mainstream popularity with his strident tune 'King Without a Crown.' (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Sean Paul led Billboard's reggae
albums chart for a second consecutive year, while the top
artist in the genre was newcomer Matisyahu, a Hasidic Jew who
enjoyed mainstream popularity with his strident tune "King
Without a Crown."</p><br clear="all"/>
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