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Britain's Coldplay working on new album
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070305/ap_en_mu/people_coldplay"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070304/capt.49ac72a9aff040e48cb9e8b744e9f84c.mexico_coldplay_momu101.jpg?x=130&y=88&sig=4BbWTRpOCAGuIEpwQTFSsg--" align="left" height="88" width="130" alt="Members of British music group Coldplay, from left, Will Champion, Guy Berryman, Chris Martin and Jon Buckland attend a news conference Mexico City, Sunday, March 4, 2007. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)" border="0" /></a>AP - Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin said Sunday his band is working on a new album featuring what he called a quintessential song that everybody should hear "before we die."</p><br clear="all"/>
Biker romp 'Wild Hogs' debuts at No. 1
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070304/ap_en_mo/box_office"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070228/capt.cars11302281036.wild_hogs_premiere_cars113.jpg?x=130&y=104&sig=iZic.fveyYF1pa53yLdsCg--" align="left" height="104" width="130" alt="John Travolta gets together with his wife Kelly Preston, right, and Kirstie Alley at the party at the Hollywood & Highland Center following the premiere of Touchstone Pictures' 'Wild Hogs' at the El Capitan Theater in Los Angeles Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)" border="0" /></a>AP - The biker buddy comedy "Wild Hogs" and its ensemble cast of John Travolta, Martin Lawrence, William H. Macy and Tim Allen was the weekend box office champ with a $38 million take, according to studio estimates Sunday.</p><br clear="all"/>
Shinn examines loss in 'Dying City'
(AP)
AP - Trying to make sense of what is left behind envelops "Dying City," Christopher Shinn's remarkable tale of loss and how two very different people handle their grief.
Jackson charging $3,500 for 30 seconds
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070304/ap_en_mu/people_jackson"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070304/capt.xits10403040944.japan_michael_jackson_xits104.jpg?x=130&y=104&sig=WcKXimuMu.Fbw3WMkON2KA--" align="left" height="104" width="130" alt="U.S. pop star Michael Jackson flashes a V-sign to Japanese media upon his arrival at Narita international airport, near Tokyo, Sunday, March 4, 2007. Smiling and waving to screaming fans, Michael Jackson arrived in Japan on Sunday for his second visit in recent years for a party where those paying US$3,500 a ticket get to spend 30 seconds with the pop icon. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)" border="0" /></a>AP - A relaxed-looking Michael Jackson smiled and waved at screaming fans as he arrived in Japan on Sunday for his second visit in recent years to host an exclusive party and sponsor a fan art competition.</p><br clear="all"/>
Elizabeth Hurley, spouse arrive in India
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070305/ap_en_mo/people_hurley"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070305/capt.del80103050836.india_people_hurley_del801.jpg?x=115&y=130&sig=FiatWsjmZe3TjEUvGlilBg--" align="left" height="130" width="115" alt="Model actress Elizabeth Hurley, left, and her husband, Indian businessman Arun Nayar, right, arrive at the international airport in Mumbai, India, Monday, March 5, 2007. The couple who got married in a private civil ceremony at a 15-century castle, Saturday in Winchcombe, in western England, arrived in India for traditional wedding celebrations. (AP Photo)" border="0" /></a>AP - Elizabeth Hurley and her husband, Arun Nayar, arrived Monday to kick off the next leg of their nuptial celebrations — six days of traditional Indian festivities that will culminate in a ceremony at a lavish palace.</p><br clear="all"/>
Elizabeth Hurley, spouse arrive in India
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070305/ap_en_mo/people_hurley"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070305/capt.del80103050836.india_people_hurley_del801.jpg?x=115&y=130&sig=FiatWsjmZe3TjEUvGlilBg--" align="left" height="130" width="115" alt="Model actress Elizabeth Hurley, left, and her husband, Indian businessman Arun Nayar, right, arrive at the international airport in Mumbai, India, Monday, March 5, 2007. The couple who got married in a private civil ceremony at a 15-century castle, Saturday in Winchcombe, in western England, arrived in India for traditional wedding celebrations. (AP Photo)" border="0" /></a>AP - Elizabeth Hurley and her husband, Arun Nayar, arrived Monday to kick off the next leg of their nuptial celebrations — six days of traditional Indian festivities that will culminate in a ceremony at a lavish palace.</p><br clear="all"/>
Billboard album reviews: Air, Ry Cooder
(Reuters)
Reuters - After the disappointing "10,000 Hz
Legend," French duo Air rebounded in a major way with 2004's
"Talkie Walkie," arguably a better album than the group's famed
debut, "Moon Safari.
BBC branches out with YouTube
(Reuters)
Reuters - The BBC has signed a major
deal with Google to launch three branded channels on YouTube.
Crime drama "Hearts" beats in theaters next month
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070305/media_nm/hearts_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070305/2007_03_05t041618_450x344_us_hearts.jpg?x=130&y=99&sig=RMlQY40j7lqGmSpMkPm6bw--" align="left" height="99" width="130" alt="John Travolta promots his latest movie 'Wild Hogs' in Atlanta, Georgia February 6, 2007 file photo. The true crime thriller 'Lonely Hearts,' starring Travolta, James Gandolfini and Salma Hayek, has been picked up for U.S. theatrical distribution by Roadside Attractions and Samuel Goldwyn Films. (Tami Chappell/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - The true crime thriller
"Lonely Hearts," starring John Travolta, James Gandolfini and
Salma Hayek, has been picked up for U.S. theatrical
distribution by Roadside Attractions and Samuel Goldwyn Films.</p><br clear="all"/>
Teatro Vista and Goodman Give Josivera's Bloody 'Massacre' a World Premiere
(Playbill)
Playbill - Two troupes are sharing resources for the world premiere of <I>Massacre (Sing to Your Children)</I>, a darkly comic thriller by Academy Award nominee Josivera, in Chicago.
Elizabeth Hurley, spouse arrive in India
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070305/ap_en_mo/people_hurley"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070305/capt.del80103050836.india_people_hurley_del801.jpg?x=115&y=130&sig=FiatWsjmZe3TjEUvGlilBg--" align="left" height="130" width="115" alt="Model actress Elizabeth Hurley, left, and her husband, Indian businessman Arun Nayar, right, arrive at the international airport in Mumbai, India, Monday, March 5, 2007. The couple who got married in a private civil ceremony at a 15-century castle, Saturday in Winchcombe, in western England, arrived in India for traditional wedding celebrations. (AP Photo)" border="0" /></a>AP - Elizabeth Hurley and her husband, Arun Nayar, arrived Monday to kick off the next leg of their nuptial celebrations — six days of traditional Indian festivities that will culminate in a ceremony at a lavish palace.</p><br clear="all"/>
Crime drama "Hearts" beats in theaters next month
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070305/film_nm/hearts_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070305/2007_03_05t041618_450x344_us_hearts.jpg?x=130&y=99&sig=RMlQY40j7lqGmSpMkPm6bw--" align="left" height="99" width="130" alt="John Travolta promots his latest movie 'Wild Hogs' in Atlanta, Georgia February 6, 2007 file photo. The true crime thriller 'Lonely Hearts,' starring Travolta, James Gandolfini and Salma Hayek, has been picked up for U.S. theatrical distribution by Roadside Attractions and Samuel Goldwyn Films. (Tami Chappell/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - The true crime thriller
"Lonely Hearts," starring John Travolta, James Gandolfini and
Salma Hayek, has been picked up for U.S. theatrical
distribution by Roadside Attractions and Samuel Goldwyn Films.</p><br clear="all"/>
Offbeat romances score at comedy fest
(Reuters)
Reuters - The offbeat romantic
comedy "Ira & Abby" was named best feature at the 13th annual
U.S. Comedy Arts Festival during the weekend, while Jennifer
Westfeldt and Jay Baruchel took the top acting prizes.
"Borat" sidekick spies "Smart" role
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070305/film_nm/davitian_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070305/2007_03_05t022427_325x450_us_davitian.jpg?x=93&y=130&sig=4JV7Hp.DSbpsp.vBvMbP_w--" align="left" height="130" width="93" alt="Actor Ken Davitian who appeared in 'Borat' arrives at the 64th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California January 15, 2007. Davitian, the obscure actor who found worldwide fame playing the portly sidekick in 'Borat,' has joined the all-star cast of the big-screen adaptation of 'Get Smart.' (Lucy Nicholson/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Ken Davitian, the
obscure actor who found worldwide fame playing the portly
sidekick in "Borat," has joined the all-star cast of the
big-screen adaptation of "Get Smart."</p><br clear="all"/>
"300" director a "Sucker" for fantasy
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070305/film_nm/punch_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070305/2007_03_05t053658_450x304_us_punch.jpg?x=130&y=87&sig=S6kEQK316meQNiDMCqlGHQ--" align="left" height="87" width="130" alt="Brazilian actor Rodrigo Santoro, British actor Gerard Butler, U.S. director Zack Snyder and his wife and executive producer Deborah Snyder (L-R) pose during a photocall to present their film '300' running in the competition at the 57th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin February 14, 2007. Snyder is developing an action fantasy titled 'Sucker Punch,' a project he described as 'an 'Alice in Wonderland' with machine guns.' (Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - The director of the
upcoming ancient epic "300" is developing an action fantasy
titled "Sucker Punch," a project he described as "an 'Alice in
Wonderland' with machine guns."</p><br clear="all"/>
Famed Abbey Road studio hosts TV series
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070305/film_nm/abbey_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070305/2007_03_05t021639_450x271_uk_abbey.jpg?x=130&y=78&sig=3IclppSWCIqBYK34oWpMgA--" align="left" height="78" width="130" alt="A candle-lit vigil is held for former Beatle guitarist George Harrison outside Abbey Road Studios, London December 3, 2001 file photo. 'Live From Abbey Road,' a 12-part series of hourlong sessions each featuring three major acts, is headed for the Sundance Channel in June. (Ian Waldie/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Setting a television music
series in the most famous recording studio in the world is such
a logical idea that it's a wonder no one's done it before. But
better late than never.</p><br clear="all"/>
Thai prince's trilogy looks to make history
(Reuters)
Reuters - Prince Chatrichalerm Yukol,
a cousin of the king of Thailand, has directed more than 20
feature films since 1971, with many forays into television as
well. This year, he has already released two movies, "King
Naresuan" Part I and II, with Part III coming out in December,
and this trilogy just may prove to be the crown jewels in his
royal repertoire.
Well-crafted "Heaven" explores loss of innocence
(Reuters)
Reuters - A young man's strange
odyssey devoted to losing his virginity plays out with artful
deadpan restraint, if not emotional clarity, in "To Get to
Heaven First You Have to Die."
DVD reviews: "Departed," "Infernal Affairs"
(Reuters)
Reuters - A murderous gang leader,
played with verve and sly humor by a virtuoso veteran actor.
Foursome make grade for "College"
(Reuters)
Reuters - Drake Bell
(Nickelodeon's "Drake and Josh") is set to star in the youth
comedy "College."
Billboard album reviews: Air, Ry Cooder
(Reuters)
Reuters - After the disappointing "10,000 Hz
Legend," French duo Air rebounded in a major way with 2004's
"Talkie Walkie," arguably a better album than the group's famed
debut, "Moon Safari.
Rock archive web site countersues bands, labels
(Reuters)
Reuters - A rock archive Web
site is fighting back against a copyright lawsuit brought by
some of music's most notable classic rock acts, dragging two
major record labels into the battle.
Bob Seger back in L.A. after 11 years
(Reuters)
Reuters - Bob Seger never was a
"rock" star. He's a rock 'n' roller -- and his show Thursday at
the creaky Forum was a pointed reminder of how rock 'n' roll
used to make us feel. And still can.
Britain's Coldplay working on new album
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070305/ap_en_mu/people_coldplay"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070304/capt.49ac72a9aff040e48cb9e8b744e9f84c.mexico_coldplay_momu101.jpg?x=130&y=88&sig=4BbWTRpOCAGuIEpwQTFSsg--" align="left" height="88" width="130" alt="Members of British music group Coldplay, from left, Will Champion, Guy Berryman, Chris Martin and Jon Buckland attend a news conference Mexico City, Sunday, March 4, 2007. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)" border="0" /></a>AP - Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin said Sunday his band is working on a new album featuring what he called a quintessential song that everybody should hear "before we die."</p><br clear="all"/>
Man apologizes for fake piano recordings
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070304/ap_en_mu/britain_deceptive_cds"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20070219/capt.sge.tud26.190207154753.photo00.photo.default-512x461.jpg?x=130&y=117&sig=qHdcIr_6ouMWF.MPZqGt6w--" align="left" height="117" width="130" alt="Gramophone magazine says British pianist Joyce Hatto -- who was belatedly hailed as a virtuoso in the final years of her life -- may have passed off recordings by better known musicians as her own.(AFP/File/Fred Dufour)" border="0" /></a>AP - The husband of the late British pianist Joyce Hatto, who passed off recordings by other artists as those of his wife, says he would do the same thing again but would not release the recordings to the public, according to a newspaper interview.</p><br clear="all"/>
Kanye West gets food delivery from U.K.
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070304/ap_en_mu/people_west"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070304/capt.ny10903041948.people_west_ny109.jpg?x=91&y=130&sig=M4_ccXFAozZqTXuNqKtU9g--" align="left" height="130" width="91" alt="Kanye West arrives at the Playboy Super Bowl XLI party in this Feb. 3, 2007 file photo in Miami. (AP Photo/Carlo Allegri, file)" border="0" /></a>AP - If Kanye West were to walk into the British Raj's dining room and order dinner, it would cost the rapper about $17.50. But since the restaurant is delivering — from Wales to New York — it's going to cost a bit more.</p><br clear="all"/>
Wynton Marsalis sends political message
(AP)
AP - Wynton Marsalis is sending a political message — apathy is the enemy, so jump in and participate.
Jackson charging $3,500 for 30 seconds
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070304/ap_en_mu/people_jackson"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070304/capt.xits10403040944.japan_michael_jackson_xits104.jpg?x=130&y=104&sig=WcKXimuMu.Fbw3WMkON2KA--" align="left" height="104" width="130" alt="U.S. pop star Michael Jackson flashes a V-sign to Japanese media upon his arrival at Narita international airport, near Tokyo, Sunday, March 4, 2007. Smiling and waving to screaming fans, Michael Jackson arrived in Japan on Sunday for his second visit in recent years for a party where those paying US$3,500 a ticket get to spend 30 seconds with the pop icon. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye)" border="0" /></a>AP - A relaxed-looking Michael Jackson smiled and waved at screaming fans as he arrived in Japan on Sunday for his second visit in recent years to host an exclusive party and sponsor a fan art competition.</p><br clear="all"/>
George Michael to play first gig at new Wembley
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070304/music_nm/britain_wembley_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070304/2007_03_04t133146_450x308_uk_britain_wembley.jpg?x=130&y=88&sig=sW.kmcKnTZbZxzxWLc8LfA--" align="left" height="88" width="130" alt="Singer George Michael performs on the first night of the British leg of his tour at the MEN Arena in Manchester, November 17, 2006. (Phil Noble/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Singer George Michael will be the first
pop artist to play a concert at the new Wembley Stadium, the
venue's managing director said on Sunday.</p><br clear="all"/>
Finland prepares for its Eurovision close-up
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070304/music_nm/eurovision_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070304/2007_03_03t235721_450x355_us_eurovision.jpg?x=130&y=102&sig=u6wA2tLYsMQOxCaG6r_AfA--" align="left" height="102" width="130" alt="Monster hard-rockers Lordi perform at Helsinki's Market Square May 26, 2006. The ESC is one of Europe's highest-profile events each year, with nations submitting songs for a continent-wide voting process. Lordi followed in the footsteps of career-making victories for such luminaries as Abba and Celine Dion and, in the process, secured hosting rights for its home nation. Helsinki will host the 2007 final on May 12. (Lehtikuva/Pekka Sakki/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - When hard-rock band Lordi
exploded on the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) stage in a
blaze of pyrotechnics and full monster regalia, to the watching
pan-European TV audience it was just another jaw-droppingly
bizarre moment in the curious history of the long-running
competition.</p><br clear="all"/>
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