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NY bids adieu to pair of star ballerinas
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070624/ap_en_re/dance_ballet"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070624/capt.d3542fae58f243778d45592f25a76bec.dance_ballet_ny114.jpg?x=130&y=84&sig=VaYfpcabD4r6RrzGchd3wg--" align="left" height="84" width="130" alt="In this image made available by Paul Kolnik, Kyra Nichols acknowledges the audience during her farewell performance in New York on Friday, June 22, 2007. Nichols and Alessandra Ferri, beloved ballerinas with more than a half-century of performing between them, are as different in style and temperament as they come. But they were linked forever by a quirk of circumstance: ending their storied New York careers in emotional performances one day apart. (AP Photo/Paul Kolnik)" border="0" /></a>AP - NEW YORK (AP) — Alessandra Ferri and Kyra Nichols, beloved ballerinas with more than a half-century of performing between them, are as different in style and temperament as they come.</p><br clear="all"/>
Post-jail Paris: Quiet philanthropist?
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070625/ap_en_ce/paris_hilton"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070625/capt.nyol59306250056.paris_hilton_nyol593.jpg?x=104&y=130&sig=O7vXn3aB9V4TjZO2Ovdufw--" align="left" height="130" width="104" alt="This photo, taken by the Los Angeles Police Department and released inadvertently by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Monday, June 4, 2007, shows Paris Hilton in a booking mug after her Sept. 7, 2006 arrest. The 26-year-old heiress is expected to be released from a Los Angeles County women's jail early this week, and she professes a desire to shift her life's course. (AP Photo/Los Angeles Police Department)" border="0" /></a>AP - Dealing with jail time for driving offenses was difficult, but now Paris Hilton faces the aftermath. The 26-year-old heiress is expected to be released from a Los Angeles County women's jail early this week, and she professes a desire to shift her life's course. But unlike most newly released inmates, Hilton has a trail of photographers in constant pursuit and a career based largely on partying and posing for pictures.</p><br clear="all"/>
2nd place a new world for Brian Williams
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070624/ap_en_tv/ap_on_tv_brian_williams"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070622/capt.d9c20642370345478835805bce9c7096.tv_brian_williams_nyet359.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=HVSLzEKk4USX1yBOs4H9vw--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="This photo, released by NBC Universal, shows NBC News anchor Brian Williams outside 10 Downing Street prior to his interview Prime Minister Tony Blair May 15, 2007. His 'Nightly News' broadcast has suddenly been eclipsed by ABC and Charles Gibson after Williams spent his first two years in first. (AP Photo/NBC, Subrata De)" border="0" /></a>AP - One of the small indignities of a high-paying television job is rising after getting home from Texas at 3:05 a.m. for a conversation about why your ratings are going south.</p><br clear="all"/>
Cameron Diaz apologizes for Maoist bag
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070625/ap_en_mo/people_cameron_diaz"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070622/capt.be6057237857409d86a46d54d5006062.peru_cameron_diaz_kn106.jpg?x=109&y=130&sig=2YcCrVtJNqzw0t7ubFD4iw--" align="left" height="130" width="109" alt="US actress Cameron Diaz, right, takes pictures of press photographers as Sol Guy, an MTV Canada host, behind left, and guide Freddy Quispe stand with her during their tour of the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu near Cuzco, Peru, Friday, June 22, 2007. Cameron's bag reads in Chinese 'Serve the People,' a famous political slogan by Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong, which has particular relevance in Peru where the Maoist Shining Path insurgency almost brought Peru to edge of chaos in the 1980s and early 1990s with a campaign of massacres, assassinations and bombings, when nearly 70,000 were killed. (AP Photo/Karel Navarro)" border="0" /></a>AP - Cameron Diaz apologized Sunday for wearing a bag with a political slogan that evoked painful memories in Peru.</p><br clear="all"/>
'Evan Almighty' debuts with $32 million
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070624/ap_en_mo/box_office"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070624/capt.nyol59006242022.box_office_nyol590.jpg?x=130&y=102&sig=5jl5br3Z9OUcHGDSpdemLA--" align="left" height="102" width="130" alt="Actor Steve Carell, star of the film 'Evan Almighty,' poses for a portrait in downtown Los Angeles in this March 15, 2005 file photo. Carell proved not nearly as all-powerful as Jim Carrey. 'Evan Almighty,' with Carell taking over for Carrey in a follow-up to the comedy smash 'Bruce Almighty,' debuted a solid No. 1 with $32.1 million, though that was less than half the $68 million opening of its predecessor, according to studio estimates Sunday. (AP Photo/Stefano Paltera, file)" border="0" /></a>AP - Steve Carell proved not nearly as all-powerful as Jim Carrey. "Evan Almighty," with Carell taking over for Carrey in a follow-up to the comedy smash "Bruce Almighty," debuted a solid No. 1 with $32.1 million, though that was less than half the $68 million opening of its predecessor, according to studio estimates Sunday.</p><br clear="all"/>
Cameron Diaz apologizes for Maoist bag
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070625/ap_en_mo/people_cameron_diaz"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070622/capt.be6057237857409d86a46d54d5006062.peru_cameron_diaz_kn106.jpg?x=109&y=130&sig=2YcCrVtJNqzw0t7ubFD4iw--" align="left" height="130" width="109" alt="US actress Cameron Diaz, right, takes pictures of press photographers as Sol Guy, an MTV Canada host, behind left, and guide Freddy Quispe stand with her during their tour of the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu near Cuzco, Peru, Friday, June 22, 2007. Cameron's bag reads in Chinese 'Serve the People,' a famous political slogan by Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong, which has particular relevance in Peru where the Maoist Shining Path insurgency almost brought Peru to edge of chaos in the 1980s and early 1990s with a campaign of massacres, assassinations and bombings, when nearly 70,000 were killed. (AP Photo/Karel Navarro)" border="0" /></a>AP - Cameron Diaz apologized Sunday for wearing a bag with a political slogan that evoked painful memories in Peru.</p><br clear="all"/>
Rock godfathers The Who close muddy Glastonbury
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070625/music_nm/glastonbury_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070625/2007_06_24t172911_450x285_us_glastonbury.jpg?x=130&y=82&sig=fQmGJIGQlhXBTvQttFkYsw--" align="left" height="82" width="130" alt="British band The Who's lead singer Roger Daltry performs during the Glastonbury music festival in Somerset, south-west England, June 24, 2007. (Dylan Martinez/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Rock godfathers The Who took to the
main stage late on Sunday to close the Glastonbury festival,
capping three days of rain, mud and music at the world's
biggest greenfield music and arts festival.</p><br clear="all"/>
Young Irish writer enjoys the "Good" life
(Reuters)
Reuters - For their college
graduation, some students get an engraved pen or a leather
portfolio.
'Evan' shows might with $32.1 million
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/entertainment/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070624/ap_en_bu/box_office"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070621/capt.67fafcd7072245e19c04b7cb37462c53.film_evan_almighty_nyrd111.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=AiL1AbD2wBOzIgj_assLcA--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="Wanda Sykes, right, who portrays a congressional aide in the movie 'Evan Almighty, ' cracks up the cast of the NBC 'Today' television program during her interview in New York's Rockefeller Center, Thursday June 21, 2007. From left are 'Today' show principals Natalie Morales, Al Roker, and co-hosts Meredith Vieira and Matt Lauer. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)" border="0" /></a>AP - Steve Carell proved not nearly as all-powerful as Jim Carrey.</p><br clear="all"/>
Hard to Be 13: Boarding School Boys at Center of New Musical, 'With Glee', in NYC
(Playbill)
Playbill - John Gregor's <i>With Glee,</i> a new musical comedy about five young boys on their search for friendship and normalcy at a boarding school, will be presented as a staged workshop production 8 PM June 28-29 at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in Manhattan.
Cameron Diaz apologizes for Maoist bag
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070625/ap_en_mo/people_cameron_diaz"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070622/capt.be6057237857409d86a46d54d5006062.peru_cameron_diaz_kn106.jpg?x=109&y=130&sig=2YcCrVtJNqzw0t7ubFD4iw--" align="left" height="130" width="109" alt="US actress Cameron Diaz, right, takes pictures of press photographers as Sol Guy, an MTV Canada host, behind left, and guide Freddy Quispe stand with her during their tour of the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu near Cuzco, Peru, Friday, June 22, 2007. Cameron's bag reads in Chinese 'Serve the People,' a famous political slogan by Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong, which has particular relevance in Peru where the Maoist Shining Path insurgency almost brought Peru to edge of chaos in the 1980s and early 1990s with a campaign of massacres, assassinations and bombings, when nearly 70,000 were killed. (AP Photo/Karel Navarro)" border="0" /></a>AP - Cameron Diaz apologized Sunday for wearing a bag with a political slogan that evoked painful memories in Peru.</p><br clear="all"/>
"Evan Almighty" runs aground at box office
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070625/film_nm/boxoffice_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070625/2007_06_22t004828_450x342_us_boxoffice.jpg?x=130&y=98&sig=Nv96QmjM.wtQtHCINEIhEQ--" align="left" height="98" width="130" alt="Cast member Steve Carell arrives at the premiere of 'Evan Almighty' at Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, June 10, 2007. The movie opened at No. 1 with an estimated three-day haul of $32.1 million, said distributor Universal Pictures on June 24. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - "Evan Almighty" did not live up to
its name at the weekend box office in North America.</p><br clear="all"/>
Bullock goes to Church for romantic comedy
(Reuters)
Reuters - "Spider-Man 3" villain
Thomas Haden Church is in negotiations to co-star opposite
Sandra Bullock in the comedy "All About Steve," which will
begin shooting this summer.
Dillon will have new tricks for "Old Dogs"
(Reuters)
Reuters - Matt Dillon is in final
negotiations to co-star in the Walt Disney Pictures comedy "Old
Dogs."
'Evan Almighty' debuts with $32 million
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070624/ap_en_mo/box_office"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070624/capt.nyol59006242022.box_office_nyol590.jpg?x=130&y=102&sig=5jl5br3Z9OUcHGDSpdemLA--" align="left" height="102" width="130" alt="Actor Steve Carell, star of the film 'Evan Almighty,' poses for a portrait in downtown Los Angeles in this March 15, 2005 file photo. Carell proved not nearly as all-powerful as Jim Carrey. 'Evan Almighty,' with Carell taking over for Carrey in a follow-up to the comedy smash 'Bruce Almighty,' debuted a solid No. 1 with $32.1 million, though that was less than half the $68 million opening of its predecessor, according to studio estimates Sunday. (AP Photo/Stefano Paltera, file)" border="0" /></a>AP - Steve Carell proved not nearly as all-powerful as Jim Carrey. "Evan Almighty," with Carell taking over for Carrey in a follow-up to the comedy smash "Bruce Almighty," debuted a solid No. 1 with $32.1 million, though that was less than half the $68 million opening of its predecessor, according to studio estimates Sunday.</p><br clear="all"/>
Heaven Help Evan Almighty
(E! Online)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/eonline/20070624/en_movies_eo/9a5443e8819e_494d_bbec_0c91d025fc57"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/eonline/20070624/capt.309f9db4317326e886bff9b2bbef5073.jpg?x=130&y=93&sig=68eZh7Gs5EyNAyXbvh3QsQ--" align="left" height="93" width="130" alt="Heaven Help Evan Almighty(E! Online)" border="0" /></a>E! Online - Apparently Evan isn't so mighty after all.</p><br clear="all"/>
Jury: novel bought by company fraudulent
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070623/ap_en_mo/literary_lawsuit"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070622/capt.9ce765c98b52406c8e99220f19add412.literary_lawsuit_nyll102.jpg?x=67&y=130&sig=Nr8FqzbghZkW2hWNnjPa6Q--" align="left" height="130" width="67" alt="Writer Laura Albert leaves Manhattan federal court following a jury's verdict, Friday, June 22, 2007, in New York. Albert was found guilty of fraud in a civil suit filed by a producer and was ordered to pay $110,000 in economic damages as well as $6,500 in punitive damages. (AP Photo / Louis Lanzano)" border="0" /></a>AP - To writer Laura Albert, her alter ego was a psychological necessity, but to jurors, the fictitious male prostitute JT LeRoy was a fraud. A Manhattan jury decided Friday that Albert had defrauded a production company that bought the movie rights to an autobiographical novel marketed as being based on LeRoy's life.</p><br clear="all"/>
Andy Griffith, the unlikely movie star
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/movies/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070623/ap_en_mo/film_andy_griffith"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070622/capt.83b2ede3883c40939b986bcc8971ed71.film_andy_griffith_wxs602.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=rE1JowjqAlOkmO_EZuTHdA--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="This undated photo provided by Fox Searchlight Pictures shows actor Andy Griffith on the set of 'Waitress.' Griffith stars as a diner owner in the critically acclaimed film. At the age of 81, Andy Griffith has been discovered. But he's now a breakout star of sorts in the critically acclaimed 'Waitress.' He's only a supporting character in a movie starring Keri Russell as Jenna, a top-notch pie maker trying to leave her brutish husband, but steals the show as the cranky owner of the diner where she works. (AP Photo/Fox Searchlight Pictures)" border="0" /></a>AP - At age 81, Andy Griffith has been discovered. Sure, he'll always be known as Sheriff Andy Taylor, the gentle father to son Opie and gunless lawman in Mayberry who dispensed a homegrown wisdom on the "The Andy Griffith Show." Or as the disheveled yet shrewd Atlanta defense lawyer Ben Matlock.</p><br clear="all"/>
Owen Wilson among celebs going green
(AP)
AP - It's not just trendy to be environmental, it's easy. So says a new book that features everyday tips for greener living, plus advice from celebs — from Jennifer Aniston to Owen Wilson — who've already gone green.
Actors to get HIV tests for new campaign
(AP)
AP - Regina King, Howard Hesseman and Jimmy Jean-Louis of NBC's "Heroes" are among a group of performers getting HIV tests next week to raise awareness of the spread of the virus in black communities.
Rock godfathers The Who close muddy Glastonbury
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070625/music_nm/glastonbury_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070625/2007_06_24t172911_450x285_us_glastonbury.jpg?x=130&y=82&sig=fQmGJIGQlhXBTvQttFkYsw--" align="left" height="82" width="130" alt="British band The Who's lead singer Roger Daltry performs during the Glastonbury music festival in Somerset, south-west England, June 24, 2007. (Dylan Martinez/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Rock godfathers The Who took to the
main stage late on Sunday to close the Glastonbury festival,
capping three days of rain, mud and music at the world's
biggest greenfield music and arts festival.</p><br clear="all"/>
Police: Foxy Brown robbed of bag, cash
(AP)
AP - Rapper Foxy Brown — who's on probation for assault and facing a battery charge in a separate case — had another brush with violence over the weekend. But this time, she was the victim, police said.
50 Cent in child support court battle
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070624/ap_en_mu/people50_cent"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070621/capt.c438ec8a3a9145c0ad096bded71ea4b9.music_50_cents_nyet138.jpg?x=130&y=110&sig=VkmxMto3tfKRuQ8eXqYaQA--" align="left" height="110" width="130" alt="Rap artist 50 Cent listens as nominee's names are read during the announcement of the BET Awards nominations in Los Angeles on May 16, 2007. His CD, 'Curtis,' due out in September,2007, features a who's who of pop stars: Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, Akon and Mary J. Blige are among those who collaborate on the rapper's third CD. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)" border="0" /></a>AP - The $25,000 a month in child support and household expenses that rapper 50 Cent pays to the mother of his 10-year-old son is not enough, says the boy's mother, Shaniqua Tompkins.</p><br clear="all"/>
'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' singer dies
(AP)
AP - Hank Medress, whose vocals with the doo wop group the Tokens helped propel their irrepressible single "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" to the top of the charts and who produced hits with other groups, has died of lung cancer. He was 68.
Digital riches await savvy indie bands
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/music/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070623/music_nm/digital_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070623/2007_06_23t143632_450x300_us_digital.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=t6BRIfOKWcf6qLqCS5V4yA--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="A generic picture of a compact discs. (Catherine Benson/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Unsigned and indie artists for
years have sold CDs and tapes from their merchandise table at
live gigs to earn a little extra scratch while on the road.</p><br clear="all"/>
Five touring tips for developing bands
(Reuters)
Reuters - Developing bands must be in control
of their own destiny when it comes to playing live. Yet before
booking agents come onboard, they will want to know a band has
a budding fan base. An act, therefore, needs to be proactive in
its quest to become a professional touring unit.
Dominican youngster Kat DeLuna poised for stardom
(Reuters)
Reuters - It's not every day that the
president of a major record label refuses to let an untested
artist leave an audition without a contract being signed.
Glastonbury fest keeps up tradition of activism
(Reuters)
Reuters - Glastonbury, the world's biggest
green field arts and music festival, has a history of political
activism and this year was no exception with campaigns about
climate change and big business.
Rock band the Donnas take control after stumble
(Reuters)
Reuters - Female rock quartet the Donnas have
returned to their indie roots after disappointing sales of
their last album for Atlantic Records derailed their dreams of
mainstream stardom.
TV commercials can help promote developing bands
(Reuters)
Reuters - Somewhere in the earliest part of
the 21st century, it became obvious that a profound paradigm
shift had taken place in the relationship of rock'n'roll and
music licensing. With the end of the rock era (1965-1994), the
rules began changing just as fast as the technology.
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