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"A Prophet" nominated for six European film awards (Reuters)
Reuters - MADRID (Reuters) -The French film "Un Prophete" (A Prophet) has been nominated for six European Film awards, including best film and best director, the European Film Academy announced on Saturday at the Seville Europe Film Festival.
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Michael Jackson father seeks monthly allowance (AFP)
AFP - Michael Jackson's father is seeking money from his late son's estate to help him meet monthly living expenses estimated at more than 15,000 dollars, court papers filed in Los Angeles have revealed.
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Pakistan models defy Taliban with 1st fashion week (AP)
AP - Some women strode the catwalk in vicious spiked bracelets and body armor. Others had their heads covered, burqa-style, but with shoulders — and tattoos — exposed. Male models wore long, Islamic robes as well as shorts and sequined T-shirts.
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Pakistan's fashionistas defy Taliban (AP)
AP - Some women strode the catwalk in vicious spiked bracelets and body armor. Others had their heads covered, burqa-style, but with her shoulders — and tattoos — exposed. Male models wore long, Islamic robes as well as shorts and sequined T-shirts.
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Honolulu Symphony cancels remaining 2009 concerts (AP)
AP - The Honolulu Symphony said Friday it's canceling concerts for the rest of the year and filing for bankruptcy, citing a big drop in donations.
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Nick Counter, Hollywood studios' negotiator, dies (AP)
AP - Nick Counter, a longtime negotiator for Hollywood producers who led the studios through two grueling writers' strikes last year and in 1988, has died. He was 69.
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Rihanna describes night of attack by Chris Brown (Reuters)
Reuters - R&B singer Rihanna broke her silence on Friday about the night her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown attacked her, saying he had bitten her, put her in a headlock and left her bleeding and swollen.
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Police: LA celebrity burglaries led by 19-year-old (AP)
AP - A young woman broke into the homes of Hollywood celebrities she admired, including Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton and Audrina Patridge, because she wanted to own their designer clothes and jewelry, an informant told police.
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No holding back for Alicia Keys on "Freedom" (Reuters)
Reuters - An unseasonal gust of wind greets Alicia Keys as she steps out of a doorway behind a Beverly Hills hotel on a late October afternoon.
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Quirkiness outdoes charm in "Splinterheads" (Reuters)
Reuters - Depicting an awkward romance between two young misfits set in the backdrop of a traveling carnival, "Splinterheads" mainly comes across as a low-rent version of "Adventureland." Although Brant Sersen's comedy, which opened Friday (November 6), has amusing moments, they come too far between …
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Pink Martini enjoys steady sips of indie success (Reuters)
Reuters - For the mini-orchestra Pink Martini, taking the slow but steady independent route has paid off during its 15-year career.
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Justin Bieber's "World" centers on young love (Reuters)
Reuters - A year ago, Justin Bieber was a kid from Toronto who had a gift for singing sweet-natured covers of Usher hits, a penchant for playing the drums and a resourceful mother who posted clips of him on YouTube.
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Amoeba co-founder pens record-store novel for teens (Reuters)
Reuters - Label executives occasionally write books about the record business, but it's far rarer to see someone from music retailing knock out a tome about record stores.
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Prime-Time Metered Market Thursday Ratings: CBS Wins; ABC the Network to Beat Among Adults 18-49 …
Mediaweek.com - -Yesterday's Winners: Survivor: Samoa (CBS), CSI (CBS), Grey's Anatomy (ABC), The Office (NBC), The Mentalist (CBS)
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Young island-pop singer Iyaz hits "Replay" (Reuters)
Reuters - The emerging genre of "island pop" has enjoyed recent success with the music of Sean Kingston and Jason DeRulo, and now 22-year-old recording artist Iyaz has landed a hit single in the genre.
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Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton Expected to Star in 'Sweeney Todd' at U.K's Chichester Festival Th …
Playbill - Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton are set to star in a new production of Sondheim's 1979 Broadway musical Sweeney Todd, that will open at Chichester Festival Theatre in the 2011 summer season, ahead of a projected West End transfer.
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Joe Jackson seeks allowance from son's estate (Reuters)
Reuters - Joe Jackson, the elderly father of late pop star Michael Jackson, on Friday filed a court petition seeking an allowance from the singer's estate, saying his son had supported him for many years.
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A&E network unveils Jackson TV show (Reuters)
Reuters - Cable television network A&E on Friday unveiled plans for a new reality TV show starring four brothers of late pop star Michael Jackson depicting them dealing with his death and rehearsing for an upcoming concert.
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Broadway finds its 'Spider-Man' in Reeve Carney (AP)
AP - Broadway has found its Spider-Man — rock singer Reeve Carney.
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Billboard CD reviews: John Mayer, Morrissey, Blind Boys (Reuters)
Reuters - With all of his recent tweeting and tabloid coverage, it's a wonder John Mayer had time to write new music -- much less the best and most adventurous of his four studio albums.
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