Keith Urban's 'Defying Gravity' Set To Soar

Keith Urban says that his new album, "Defying Gravity," represents a prolific period that followed his last release, 2006's double-platinum "Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing."


Source: Billboard.com | 30 Mar 2009 | 4:54 pm

'Dr. Zhivago' composer Maurice Jarre dies at 84 (AP)

In a Feb. 15, 2009, file photo French composer Maurice Jarre reacts with the   Honorary Golden Bear for his lifetime achievement at the Berlinale in Berlin, Germany.  A French musicians guild said Monday March 30, 2009, that  Oscar-winning film composer Maurice Jarre has died at the age of 84.  (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber/file)AP - A French musicians guild says Oscar-winning film composer Maurice Jarre has died at the age of 84.



Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 30 Mar 2009 | 12:24 pm

'Dr. Zhivago' composer Maurice Jarre dies at 84 (AP)

In a Feb. 15, 2009, file photo French composer Maurice Jarre reacts with the   Honorary Golden Bear for his lifetime achievement at the Berlinale in Berlin, Germany.  A French musicians guild said Monday March 30, 2009, that  Oscar-winning film composer Maurice Jarre has died at the age of 84.  (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber/file)AP - A French musicians guild says Oscar-winning film composer Maurice Jarre has died at the age of 84.



Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 30 Mar 2009 | 12:24 pm

'Dr. Zhivago' composer Maurice Jarre dies at 84 (AP)

In a Feb. 15, 2009, file photo French composer Maurice Jarre reacts with the   Honorary Golden Bear for his lifetime achievement at the Berlinale in Berlin, Germany.  A French musicians guild said Monday March 30, 2009, that  Oscar-winning film composer Maurice Jarre has died at the age of 84.  (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber/file)AP - A French musicians guild says Oscar-winning film composer Maurice Jarre has died at the age of 84.



Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 30 Mar 2009 | 12:24 pm

Madonna files adoption papers with Malawi court (AFP)

US pop star Madonna, seen here at Lilongwe High Court in Malawi, has filed legal papers to adopt a second child from the impoverished southern African country, a court official has said.(AFP/Amos Gumulira)AFP - US pop diva Madonna on Monday filed papers with a Malawian court for the adoption of a second child from the impoverished nation, with a judge set to rule on the case at the end of the week.



Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 30 Mar 2009 | 12:24 pm

Pearl Jam's 'Ten' Reissue Off To Strong Sales Start

Sony Legacy is predicting solid first-week numbers for its reissue of Pearl Jam's 1992 album "Ten"—55,000 total copies sold and, remarkably, 10,000 copies of the collector's edition, which is selling for $140 on the band's Web site and for $124.99 at Best Buy.


Source: Billboard.com | 30 Mar 2009 | 12:16 pm

Opening of the James Turrell Museum of the Hess Art Collection

Bodega y Estancia Colome, Argentina, April 2009 COLOME, Argentina and BERLIN, Germany, March 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The new James Turrell Museum of the Hess Art...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 30 Mar 2009 | 12:12 pm

Composer Maurice Jarre Dies At 84

French musicians guild says Oscar-winning film composer Maurice Jarre has died at the age of 84. Jarre is best known for writing the haunting song "Lara's Theme" from the film "Doctor Zhivago."


Source: Billboard.com | 30 Mar 2009 | 12:04 pm

Universal Music Latin Entertainment (UMLE) Partners With The Axis Agency

New Agreement to Harness Branding Strength of the World's Leading Latin Music Company LOS ANGELES, March 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Latin...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 30 Mar 2009 | 12:00 pm

Outdoor Channel Announces Second Quarter Programming Schedule

"SAVAGE WILD" DEBUTS, ALONG WITH NEW AND RETURNING FAVORITES TEMECULA, Calif., March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Outdoor Channel (Nasdaq: OUTD),...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 30 Mar 2009 | 12:00 pm

Chris Brown, Rihanna Were No-Shows At Kids' Choice Awards

Chris Brown and Rihanna, who added star power to last year's Kids' Choice Awards, were conspicuously absent at the annual event on Saturday.


Source: Billboard.com | 30 Mar 2009 | 11:57 am

A Chinese actor plays the part of 'Napoleon the Pig' during a version of 'Animal Farm'

An actor wears the costume for 'Napoleon the Pig' during rehearsals for a version of George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' at a Beijing theater in 2002. US-born poet T.S. Eliot refused to publish Orwell's Animal...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesEnter | 30 Mar 2009 | 11:55 am

T.S. Eliot nixed Orwell's 'Trotskyite' Animal Farm

US-born poet T.S. Eliot refused to publish British novelist George Orwell's "Animal Farm" because of its "Trotskyite" and unconvincing viewpoint, according to a newly-released letter. ...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 30 Mar 2009 | 11:55 am

'Dr. Zhivago' composer Maurice Jarre dies at 84

PARIS - A French musicians guild says Oscar-winning film composer Maurice Jarre has died at the age of 84. Jarre is best known for writing the haunting song "Lara's Theme" from the...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 30 Mar 2009 | 11:51 am

George Lopez enters the talk show wars

Starting in November, comedian George Lopez will enter the late-night talk show fray, kicking off a new show on TBS. Now more than ever, he feels diverse audiences need and want diverse representation on their TV screens.

Source: CNN.com - Entertainment | 30 Mar 2009 | 11:50 am

Prince Overcomes Sound Problems On One-Night Tour

Prince stuck to the numeral three theme, performing three different sets, each with distinct musical flavors and backing musicians, at the L.A. complex's trio of venues: the Nokia Theatre, the Conga Room and Club Nokia.


Source: Billboard.com | 30 Mar 2009 | 11:46 am

Introducing a fresh alternative to Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato

TORONTO, March 30 /PRNewswire/ - The insatiable appetite for hot young musical talent continues. Thankfully, Done With Dolls - Toronto's most-popular preteen band -...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 30 Mar 2009 | 11:45 am

'Dr. Zhivago' composer Maurice Jarre dies at 84 - The Associated Press


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'Dr. Zhivago' composer Maurice Jarre dies at 84
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PARIS (AP) - A French musicians guild says Oscar-winning film composer Maurice Jarre has died at the age of 84. Jarre is best known for writing the haunting song "Lara's Theme" from the film "Doctor Zhivago.
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Source: Google News - Entertainment | 30 Mar 2009 | 11:40 am

Nickelback Dominates Canada's Juno Awards

Alberta rockers Nickelback dominated the Junos, Canada's music awards, on Sunday night as they won trophies for group of the year and album of the year for "Dark Horses" and the fan choice award.


Source: Billboard.com | 30 Mar 2009 | 11:40 am

'Dr. Zhivago' composer Maurice Jarre dies at 84

A French musicians guild says Oscar-winning film composer Maurice Jarre has died at the age of 84. Jarre is best known for writing the haunting song "Lara's Theme" from the film "Doctor...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 30 Mar 2009 | 11:38 am

EA's Dante's Inferno goes animated - CVG Online


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EA's Dante's Inferno goes animated
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EA and Dead Space: Downfall house Film Roman are to produce an animated movie based on upcoming Hell brawler Dante's Inferno. The feature-length project will expand on the story in EA's God of War-alike, says the company, which sees hard man Dante ...
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Source: Google News - Entertainment | 30 Mar 2009 | 11:36 am

Perma-Fix Announces 46% Increase in Revenue and $2.2 Million of EBITDA for the Fourth Quarter of 2008

ATLANTA, March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: PESI) today announced results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008.
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 30 Mar 2009 | 11:30 am

Coldplay, Beasties, Tool Headlining All Points West

Coldplay, Tool and the Beastie Boys will headline the second annual All Points West Music & Arts Festival, to be held July 31- Aug. 2 at Liberty State Park in New Jersey, just across the Hudson River from lower Manhattan.


Source: Billboard.com | 30 Mar 2009 | 11:05 am

No brushes for Rhode Island artist who uses coloured tape instead

blank wall, Michael Townsend can make quite a scene. He crafts life- sized images both ordinary and fantastic: two children riding a rhinoceros, an axe-wielding man strolling toward a...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 30 Mar 2009 | 11:02 am

Coffee table book explores South Africa's Constitutional Court art

the court that protects their post-apartheid democracy, they wanted more than decoration. Albie Sachs, the judge credited with building the Constitutional Court art collection, strove...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsEnter | 30 Mar 2009 | 10:58 am

Madonna's adoption ruling delayed until Friday - The Associated Press


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Madonna's adoption ruling delayed until Friday
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LILONGWE, Malawi (AP) - A Malawian judge held a closed-door hearing Monday on Madonna's application to adopt a second child from this southern African nation but delayed ruling on the matter until Friday, a court official said.
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Source: Google News - Entertainment | 30 Mar 2009 | 10:40 am

Madonna's adoption ruling delayed until Friday (AP)

U.S. singer Madonna departs from the High Court in Lilongwe, Malawi Monday, March, 30, 2009. Madonna arrived in Malawi on Sunday in a bid to adopt a a 4-year-old girl as her second child from the southern African country. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)AP - A Malawian judge held a closed-door hearing Monday on Madonna's application to adopt a second child from this southern African nation but delayed ruling on the matter until Friday, a court official said.



Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 30 Mar 2009 | 10:31 am

Hugh Hefner selling house - Monsters and Critics.com


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The Playboy magazine founder is reportedly putting the $27 million five-bedroom property - which is next-door to the Playboy Mansion, home of his legendary wild parties - on the market.
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Source: Google News - Entertainment | 30 Mar 2009 | 9:51 am

At The Box Office: ‘Monsters vs. Aliens’ Earns Best Debut Of 2009 - BallerStatus.com


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At The Box Office: ‘Monsters vs. Aliens’ Earns Best Debut Of 2009
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This weekend's box office was dominated by the animated film "Monsters vs. Aliens," a cartoon featured old-school creatures from 1950s flicks who come together to take on invading extraterrestrials.
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Source: Google News - Entertainment | 30 Mar 2009 | 9:34 am

Children's charity urges Madonna not to adopt

A British children's charity has urged Madonna to rethink her planned adoption of a Malawian baby girl as the singer was reportedly due in the east African country to take custody of a four-year-old child.

(Reuters) Reuters - Fox is developing a dating-competition series that casts "average-looking" people.
Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 30 Mar 2009 | 7:53 am

Credit crunch impairs theaters' digital vision

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Reuters - In 1985, Prince released "Around the World in a Day." Nearly 25 years later, he launched his latest -- a three-CD set called "Lotusflow3r," available exclusively through Target and his Web site -- by going around the newish L.A. Live entertainment complex in a night.
Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment Reviews | 30 Mar 2009 | 5:43 am

Eric Bana loves his car, moviegoers won't (Reuters)

Reuters - Eric Bana's directorial debut "Love the Beast," documenting a quarter-century love affair with his 1974 Ford Falcon coupe, could easily be dismissed as a vanity project. Except that the immensely likable Australian actor seems incapable of conceit.
Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment Reviews | 30 Mar 2009 | 5:35 am

Wrestling star Cena is dead weight in "12 Rounds"


Source: Variety.com - Front Page | 30 Mar 2009 | 2:00 am

Madonna Urged by Charity to Rethink Adoption (E! Online)

Madonna Urged by Charity to Rethink Adoption(E! Online)E! Online - Madonna shouldn't open her heart to another adoption, says a British children's charity.



Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 30 Mar 2009 | 1:30 am

Green Day's 'Idiot' heads to the stage

Front Page: Musical version of album to bow at Berkeley -- A legit tuner version of the 2004 Green Day album "American Idiot" will open the 2009-10 season at Berkeley Repertory Theater.

Source: Variety.com - Front Page | 30 Mar 2009 | 1:30 am

Natasha Richardson's 911 Calls Released (E! Online)

Natasha Richardson's 911 Calls Released(E! Online)E! Online - Transcripts have been released of the 911 call made while transporting Natasha Richardson to the hospital almost four hours after her fateful skiing accident in Canada.



Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment News | 30 Mar 2009 | 1:20 am

Disney to partner on Hulu?

Front Page: Deal could see co. taking equity stake -- There’s chatter in the online world about the possibility of Disney signing on as a partner with News Corp. and NBC Universal in Hulu.

Source: Variety.com - Front Page | 30 Mar 2009 | 1:15 am

HSM3 Dominates, Miley Cries at Slimy Kids' Choice Awards

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AP - "Irena's Vow" may be melodramatic and occasionally manipulative, but the emotions this stage biography stirs in theatergoers are genuine, a testament to the bravery and tenacity of the woman whose real-life story is being told.
Source: Yahoo! News: Entertainment Reviews | 29 Mar 2009 | 11:00 pm

Iranian film industry thriving, Hollywood learns

It appeared an unlikely meeting: Earlier this month, representatives from Hollywood, home of the anything-goes lifestyle and anything-can-happen film, traveled to Iran, where censorship and constant government supervision are a fact of life for the film industry.


Source: Variety.com - Front Page | 29 Mar 2009 | 8:00 pm

HSM3 Dominates, Miley Cries at Slimy Kids' Choice Awards

Miley CyrusIt wouldn't be an awards show if a winner didn't cry. While the 22nd Annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards had few of the same ingredients of an Oscars or Grammys telecast,...


Source: E! Online - Top Stories | 29 Mar 2009 | 7:15 pm

A Monster-ish Weekend for Monsters vs. Aliens

Monsters vs. AliensWho won Monsters vs. Aliens? One day, the answer may be the 3-D film. The animated, comin'-at-ya comedy debuted with a weekend- and year-best $58.2 million Friday-Sunday gross, per...


Source: E! Online - Top Stories | 29 Mar 2009 | 7:11 pm

Zac Efron Wishes for More "Celebrity Meltdowns"

Zac EfronWho knew Zac Efron was one of us? That is, a lover of an old-fashioned celebrity meltdown! But apparently Efron is, at least judging by his personal note to gossip blogger Perez...


Source: E! Online - Top Stories | 29 Mar 2009 | 7:00 pm

Actor Seth Rogen arrives at the premiere of Dreamworks' 'Monsters Vs. Aliens'

Actor Seth Rogen arrives at the premiere of Dreamworks' 'Monsters Vs. Aliens' held at the Gibson Amphitheatre on March 22, 2009 in Universal City, California. "Monsters vs. Aliens" and "The Haunting in...
Source: RSS feed - channel BNImagesEnter | 29 Mar 2009 | 6:20 pm

'Knowing' tops foreign box office

Front Page: 'Gran Torino' holding strong in top markets -- Nicolas Cage's "Knowing" gained knowledge of first place at the international box office, topping a moderate frame with $9.8 million at 1,711 playdates in 10 markets.

Source: Variety.com - Front Page | 29 Mar 2009 | 6:15 pm

Chris Brown, Rihanna Were No-Shows at Kids' Choice

Chris Brown, Rihanna conspicuously absent at Kids' Choice Awards; both were nominees
Source: ABC News: Entertainment | 29 Mar 2009 | 4:17 pm

'Aliens' lands at top of box office

Front Page: 'Monsters' crushes competition with $58.2 mil -- Moviegoers found nothing alien about paying a few dollars more for a 3-D viewing of DreamWorks Animation/Paramount's "Monsters vs. Aliens," which enjoyed the best opening of the year, grossing $58.2 million.

Source: Variety.com - Front Page | 29 Mar 2009 | 3:40 pm