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'Scotty' set to be launched into space
(AP)
AP - If all goes as planned Saturday, the cremated remains of the actor who portrayed "Scotty" aboard Star Trek's starship Enterprise will sail into suborbital space aboard a rocket launched from the southern New Mexico desert.
Vonnegut's hometown honors late author
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070428/ap_en_ot/vonnegut_honored"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070428/capt.a6c51709a9254de9a0a558f7b562d550.vonnegut_honored_wxs112.jpg?x=92&y=130&sig=RFdkpsX6qYZaE8iiHNPxRg--" align="left" height="130" width="92" alt="Kurt Vonnegut's son, Mark, walks off stage after reading the speech his father wrote shortly before his death, at the 30th McFadden Memorial Lecture held at Butler University's Clowes Hall in Indianapolis, Friday, April 27, 2007. The elder Vonnegut died April 11, but was scheduled to speak at the Indianapolis site. Instead, Mark read the speech his father wrote. (AP Photo/Kelly Wilkinson, Pool)" border="0" /></a>AP - A hometown celebration of Kurt Vonnegut's life and literary prowess was highlighted Friday night with the last thing the author wrote — a speech he had planned to deliver himself at Butler University.</p><br clear="all"/>
Court: Smith's baby can leave Bahamas
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070427/ap_en_ot/anna_nicole_smith"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070427/capt.fd39fb9c571d4441abdfddedca327c9f.bahamas_anna_nicole_smith_bhs101.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=vWJTn8lkfayeRluevXhEOQ--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="Larry Birkhead, talks to reporters in front of court in Nassau, Bahamas, Friday, April 27, 2007. An appeals court on Friday dismissed an effort by Anna Nicole Smith's mother to block Larry Birkhead from taking his daughter out of the Bahamas, saying a court in the United States will likely have the final say in their custody dispute. (AP Photo/Tim Aylen)" border="0" /></a>AP - A Bahamian court cleared the way Friday for Anna Nicole Smith's ex-boyfriend to leave with their baby daughter, rejecting an appeal by the mother of the former reality TV star.</p><br clear="all"/>
Cellist Mstislav Rostropovich dies at 80
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070427/ap_en_mu/obit_rostropovich"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070427/capt.ab9422e1cce54a54982dac213ef7d66a.obit_rostropovich_ny112.jpg?x=81&y=130&sig=9Rq4NzNkYL9StdagOilGUA--" align="left" height="130" width="81" alt="In a file photo legendary cellist Mstislav Rostropovich performs with a Japanese orchestra during a charity concert at Tokyo's Kioi Hall to celebrate Japanese Empress Michiko's 70th birthday, with her and Emperor Akihito in attendance Tuesday night, Oct. 19, 2004, the eve of her birthday. Rostropovich has died, his spokeswoman told The Associated Press Friday, April 27, 2007. (AP Photo/Kazuhiro Nogi, Pool)" border="0" /></a>AP - Mstislav Rostropovich played the cello with grace and verve — and lived his life offstage the same way. His death at age 80 takes away one of modern Russia's most compelling figures, admired both for his musical mastery and his defiance of Soviet repression.</p><br clear="all"/>
Daniel Baldwin car-theft case dropped
(AP)
AP - Car-theft charges against Daniel Baldwin were dropped Friday.
Beyonce song in licensing dispute
(AP)
AP - New shipments of a Beyonce album released earlier this month will not include a remake of the song "I'm Kissing You" until a dispute about legal clearances are resolved, the pop star's management company said Friday.
Beyonce song in licensing dispute
(AP)
AP - New shipments of a Beyonce album released earlier this month will not include a remake of the song "I'm Kissing You" until a dispute about legal clearances are resolved, the pop star's management company said Friday.
'Scotty' set to be launched into space
(AP)
AP - If all goes as planned Saturday, the cremated remains of the actor who portrayed "Scotty" aboard Star Trek's starship Enterprise will sail into suborbital space aboard a rocket launched from the southern New Mexico desert.
Amy Grant jumps to EMI after three decades with Word
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070428/media_nm/grant_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070428/2007_04_27t072300_450x300_us_grant.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=SXRFS_xabervetA_LsX3kQ--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="Cast member Hugh Grant smiles at the world premiere of 'Music and Lyrics' at the Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California February 7, 2007. Actor Hugh Grant has accepted undisclosed libel damages over stories his relationship with Jemima Khan was destroyed by flirting with a film executive and his behavior over ex-girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley's wedding. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - After 30 years with Warners-owned
Word Records, Christian music pioneer Amy Grant has left the
roster, signing a deal with EMI Christian Music Group's Sparrow
label that will include her catalog as well as new music.</p><br clear="all"/>
U.S. writer Albee presents new playwrights award
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070427/stage_nm/arts_albee_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070427/2007_04_26t200543_303x450_us_arts_albee.jpg?x=87&y=130&sig=pzJ_wgvb1WFBnENB_1DIQw--" align="left" height="130" width="87" alt="Edward Albee accepts applause from the audience after he was awarded his Lifetime Achievement Tony Award at the American Theatre Wing's 59th Annual Tony Awards show at Radio City Music Hall in New York, in this June 5, 2005 file photo. Albee, best known for his play 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?', launched a new drama award on Thursday, presenting the prize for aspiring playwrights to an Irish author for a play about Siamese twins. (Jeff Christensen/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Edward Albee, best known for his play
"Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?," launched a new drama award
on Thursday, presenting the prize for aspiring playwrights to
an Irish author for a play about Siamese twins.</p><br clear="all"/>
Beyonce song in licensing dispute
(AP)
AP - New shipments of a Beyonce album released earlier this month will not include a remake of the song "I'm Kissing You" until a dispute about legal clearances are resolved, the pop star's management company said Friday.
Actor Daniel Baldwin cleared of car theft
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070428/film_nm/baldwin_car_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070428/2007_04_27t214935_309x450_us_baldwin_car.jpg?x=89&y=130&sig=jb0g4NdbIOreAfJsoRMd4w--" align="left" height="130" width="89" alt="In this file photo actor Daniel Baldwin and actress Isabella Hofmann arrive at the screening of Showtime's 'Our Fathers' at the Director's Guild Theater in Los Angeles May 10, 2005. Baldwin, who co-starred in the television cop show 'Homicide: Life on the Street,' got some good news on Friday as prosecutors dismissed a car-theft case against him. (Michael Buckner/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Actor Daniel Baldwin, who
co-starred in the television cop show "Homicide: Life on the
Street," got some good news on Friday as prosecutors dismissed
a car-theft case against him.</p><br clear="all"/>
'Scotty' set to be launched into space
(AP)
AP - If all goes as planned Saturday, the cremated remains of the actor who portrayed "Scotty" aboard Star Trek's starship Enterprise will sail into suborbital space aboard a rocket launched from the southern New Mexico desert.
Pro wrestler Austin takes act to Hollywood's ring
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070428/film_nm/condemned_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070428/2007_04_27t201208_300x450_us_condemned.jpg?x=86&y=130&sig=2Cl1el_W5ParIwrHQ0GYyA--" align="left" height="130" width="86" alt="In this file photo Stone Cold Steve Austin accepts the Teen Choice Award given for best Pro wrestler at the 1999 Teen Choice Awards taping August 1 in Santa Monica. (Fred Prouser/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - In Hollywood, where hype so often
seems to be the norm, pro wrestler "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's
frank assessment of his own performance in his debut movie is,
if nothing else, refreshing.</p><br clear="all"/>
Vonnegut's son takes late author's place
(AP)
AP - A hometown celebration of Kurt Vonnegut's life and literary prowess was highlighted Friday night with the last thing the author wrote — a speech he had planned to deliver himself at Butler University.
Charge against Daniel Baldwin dropped
(AP)
AP - Car-theft charges against Daniel Baldwin were dropped Friday.
No theaters, no DVD release for `Passio'
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070427/ap_en_mo/tribeca_passio"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070427/capt.dff4b970e81945c7841f94c6a2e76738.film_tribeca_passio_nyet115.jpg?x=130&y=101&sig=Ec6UHu5um1IRNXj2nNDnrQ--" align="left" height="101" width="130" alt="This photo supplied by the Tribeca Film Festival shows a scene from the film 'Passio.' Accompanied by a live orchestra and choir, it will have its U.S. premiere Friday, April 27, 2007, as part of the Tribeca Film Festival at the Cathedral of St. John's the Divine. Its creator burned the negative to ensure it wasn't commercialized. He made only seven prints. (AP Photo/Tribeca Film Festival)" border="0" /></a>AP - The negative of a feature-length film is typically treated with the utmost care, preserved meticulously to produce prints and DVDs.</p><br clear="all"/>
Brando documentary examines the actor's actor
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070427/film_nm/brando_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070428/2007_04_27t190953_450x297_us_brando.jpg?x=130&y=85&sig=CWdjtZ3I1fHqcYKa1FzIlw--" align="left" height="85" width="130" alt="A photograph of the late actor Marlon Brando is framed by a portion of the Academy Awards bestowed upon films from movie studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., on display at the studios Los Angeles office, in this file photo taken March 8, 2006. A new documentary about Brando shows he still mesmerizes fans who remember his range and raw emotion during a stunning career that saw him evolve from sex symbol to political activist to obese recluse. (Fred Prouser/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - A new documentary about Marlon Brando
shows he still mesmerizes fans who remember his range and raw
emotion during a stunning career that saw him evolve from sex
symbol to political activist to obese recluse.</p><br clear="all"/>
New film shows September 11 widows in Afghanistan
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070427/film_nm/sept11_afghan_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070428/2007_04_27t183256_450x298_us_sept11_afghan.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=riR4Xd6Z.ooqO3rmSgSTEg--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="File photo shows Afghan widow women waitng to receive monthly rations from the CARE international aid agency at a food distribution centre in Kabul June 5, 2005. The director of a new documentary about two U.S. September 11 widows who launched a campaign to help Afghan war widows says it's not a 'September 11 movie' and her aim is to counter U.S. public amnesia about Afghanistan. (Ahmad Masood/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - The director of a new documentary
about two September 11 widows who launched a campaign to help
Afghan war widows says it's not a "September 11 movie" and her
aim is to counter U.S. public amnesia about Afghanistan.</p><br clear="all"/>
Daniel Baldwin Cleared of Car Theft
(E! Online)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/eonline/20070427/en_movies_eo/84bf5c0707cf_4ce2_a50b_7652acae1d5c"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/eonline/20070428/capt.32e20e7a4036d604a7b0454b17f9ded0.jpg?x=130&y=93&sig=ujQcUYRaIWlcvlw.hIVFoQ--" align="left" height="93" width="130" alt="Daniel Baldwin Cleared of Car Theft(E! Online)" border="0" /></a>E! Online - Just as Alec Baldwin is being hung out to dry, Daniel Baldwin is off the hook. </p><br clear="all"/>
Beyonce song in licensing dispute
(AP)
AP - New shipments of a Beyonce album released earlier this month will not include a remake of the song "I'm Kissing You" until a dispute about legal clearances are resolved, the pop star's management company said Friday.
Gratitude for life inspires Olivia Newton-John
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070428/music_nm/newtonjohn_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070428/2007_04_27t224609_450x333_us_newtonjohn.jpg?x=130&y=96&sig=ZorOyYD.xNmrzwSJ9fLasw--" align="left" height="96" width="130" alt="Olivia Newton-John performs during a concert in Singapore April 27, 2007. (Sulastri Osman/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Olivia Newton-John says working on
her latest album, "Grace and Gratitude," was cathartic and
helped her heal during a difficult time.</p><br clear="all"/>
New songs on tap as Rush releases "Arrows"
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070428/music_nm/rush_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070428/2007_04_27t205453_450x286_us_rush.jpg?x=130&y=82&sig=LdYCabBt1IweKsDOwttTbw--" align="left" height="82" width="130" alt="Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson (L) and singer-bassist Geddy Lee perform during a sold-out show at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada in this file photo from July 17, 2004. Thirty-three years into its recording career, Canadian hard-rock trio Rush is finding it easier to make music together. (Ethan Miller/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Thirty-three years into its
recording career, Canadian hard-rock trio Rush is finding it
easier to make music together.</p><br clear="all"/>
"Anatomy" link propels sales of Carlile's album
(Reuters)
Reuters - Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile's
self-titled 2005 Columbia debut had a relatively quiet rollout.
Released on the label's Red Ink imprint, the album, which has
sold 74,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan, never made
it onto the charts.
Amy Grant jumps to EMI after three decades with Word
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070428/music_nm/grant_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070428/2007_04_27t072300_450x300_us_grant.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=SXRFS_xabervetA_LsX3kQ--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="Cast member Hugh Grant smiles at the world premiere of 'Music and Lyrics' at the Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California February 7, 2007. Actor Hugh Grant has accepted undisclosed libel damages over stories his relationship with Jemima Khan was destroyed by flirting with a film executive and his behavior over ex-girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley's wedding. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - After 30 years with Warners-owned
Word Records, Christian music pioneer Amy Grant has left the
roster, signing a deal with EMI Christian Music Group's Sparrow
label that will include her catalog as well as new music.</p><br clear="all"/>
Beyonce's special edition hits copyright snag
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070428/music_nm/beyonce_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20070422/i/r2950180372.jpg?x=130&y=95&sig=vi2DPl1w2c23tVPW3LfMBw--" align="left" height="95" width="130" alt="File photo shows singer Shakira performing on stage during her 'Oral Fixation' tour concert near the pyramids of Giza, a neighborhood in Cairo, March 28 2007. Pop queens Beyonce and Shakira beat off a challenge from the Arctic Monkeys to crown the British singles chart with their duet "Beautiful Liar", the Official UK Charts Company said on Sunday. REUTERS/Tara Todras-Whitehill" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Columbia Records is facing the
prospect of having to pull the new deluxe edition of Beyonce's
"B'Day" from stores amid a dispute over publishing rights.</p><br clear="all"/>
Quotes by and about Rostropovich
(AP)
AP - Memorable quotes by and about Mstislav Rostropovich:
New Orleans Jazz Fest honors Ed Bradley
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070427/ap_en_mu/jazz_fest_ed_bradley"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070427/capt.c6740578d2ce4092adaeddb807597508.new_orleans_jazz_fest_bradley_lawh102.jpg?x=103&y=130&sig=MqleytvI06Sf4EviMP3DQQ--" align="left" height="130" width="103" alt="The Rebirth Jazz Band leads a parade through the crowd at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans, Friday, April 27, 2007. The band was leading a parade for the late television journalist Ed Bradley, who was a regular attendee at the festival. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)" border="0" /></a>AP - CBS newsman Ed Bradley was a big fan of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. On Friday, the Jazz Fest honored his memory and his two decades of support with an opening day jazz funeral procession, complete with two brass bands.</p><br clear="all"/>
Cellist Mstislav Rostropovich dies at 80
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070427/ap_en_mu/obit_rostropovich"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070427/capt.ab9422e1cce54a54982dac213ef7d66a.obit_rostropovich_ny112.jpg?x=81&y=130&sig=9Rq4NzNkYL9StdagOilGUA--" align="left" height="130" width="81" alt="In a file photo legendary cellist Mstislav Rostropovich performs with a Japanese orchestra during a charity concert at Tokyo's Kioi Hall to celebrate Japanese Empress Michiko's 70th birthday, with her and Emperor Akihito in attendance Tuesday night, Oct. 19, 2004, the eve of her birthday. Rostropovich has died, his spokeswoman told The Associated Press Friday, April 27, 2007. (AP Photo/Kazuhiro Nogi, Pool)" border="0" /></a>AP - Mstislav Rostropovich played the cello with grace and verve — and lived his life offstage the same way. His death at age 80 takes away one of modern Russia's most compelling figures, admired both for his musical mastery and his defiance of Soviet repression.</p><br clear="all"/>
Lavender Diamond seeks world peace
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070427/ap_en_mu/music_lavender_diamond"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070426/capt.6e1516db211541a89ff76fd7029e981f.music_lavender_diamond_nyet439.jpg?x=86&y=130&sig=Xibptcx2z8z1hogeITjuxA--" align="left" height="130" width="86" alt="Los Angeles based band Lavender Diamond's singer and primary songwriter, Becky Stark, poses for a photo in the Echo Park section of Los Angeles Friday, March 16, 2007. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)" border="0" /></a>AP - As Becky Stark, the ebullient lead singer of Lavender Diamond, performs "Open Your Heart," she sings a chorus of "Oh oh oh oh oh oh."</p><br clear="all"/>
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