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Yahoo hops on Twitter craze SAN FRANCISCO -- Yahoo Inc. is jumping on the Twitter bandwagon in its latest attempt to get people to use its Internet search engine more frequently. Yahoo will mine the short messages posted on Twitter to find fresher... Read Story.

[$] Ohio police chiefs on trial for Parker photos

November 19, 2009

Ohio police chiefs on trial for Parker photos Associated Press ST. CLAIRSVILLE -- A paparazzo testified Tuesday that an Ohio police chief told him he had access to ultrasound photographs belonging to the woman who carried twins for Sarah Jessica Parker... Read Story.

[$] From across the country, fans crowd premiere

November 19, 2009

From across the country, fans crowd premiere By Sandy Cohen Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- "Twilight" fans have taken over the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles. Thousands of fans filled the streets near UCLA on Monday, hoping to catch a glimpse of... Read Story.

[$] 'Bad Lieutenant' and 'Blind Side' open this week

November 19, 2009

'Bad Lieutenant' and 'Blind Side' open this week Associated Press Capsule reviews of films opening this week: "Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans" -- It's post-Katrina New Orleans and there are snakes in the water -- none bigger than Terence... Read Story.

[$] Fox lands Obama interview, finally

November 18, 2009

Fox lands Obama interview, finally NEW YORK -- President Barack Obama will give an interview to Fox News Channel's Major Garrett, perhaps signaling a thaw in relations between the network and administration. The White House confirmed Tuesday that... Read Story.

[$] '2012' movie tops box office

November 16, 2009

'2012' movie tops box office LOS ANGELES -- Movie fans are lining up for the end of the world, with the disaster tale "2012" hauling in $65 million domestically to debut at No. 1. "2012" has added $160 million overseas for a worldwide total of $225... Read Story.

[$] Comcast to purchase NBC

November 16, 2009

Comcast to purchase NBC NEW YORK -- Eight decades after pioneering the concept of broadcasting, NBC is on the verge of a startling move that illustrates broadcast television's decline. Cable TV operator Comcast Corp. is expected to buy a controlling... Read Story.

[$] Dobbs: leaving was 'amicable'

November 16, 2009

Dobbs: leaving was 'amicable' Associated Press NEW YORK -- Lou Dobbs says he doesn't feel like he was pushed out of CNN, the news organization where he worked for all but two years of its existence until last Wednesday. "Not at all," he said in a weekend... Read Story.

[$] IRS papers say Zsa Zsa Gabor has $118,321 tax bill

November 15, 2009

IRS papers say Zsa Zsa Gabor has $118,321 tax bill Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- Zsa Zsa Gabor's lawyer blames convicted swindler Bernard Madoff for a hefty tax bill owed by his client. According to documents obtained by The Associated Press on... Read Story.

[$] Struggling studio MGM says it's looking for buyer

November 14, 2009

Struggling studio MGM says it's looking for buyer Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- Struggling movie studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. is looking for a buyer. The home of the James Bond and Pink Panther franchises said Friday it has begun to explore... Read Story.

[$] TV's Jon Gosselin sues TLC, cites child labor laws

November 14, 2009

TV's Jon Gosselin sues TLC, cites child labor laws Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Jon Gosselin has filed a counter lawsuit against the TLC network, claiming television producers violated Pennsylvania's child labor laws in filming the hit reality show... Read Story.

'Round Town, workshops, shows coming to Kent

November 12, 2009

'Round Town, workshops, shows coming to Kent The Kent State Folk Festival is still going strong into its final days. In fact, there may be more to do now in the Kent-area than when the festival opened. Folk Alley 'Round Town will bring free music to... Read Story.

Folk Alley 'Round Town on Friday, Nov. 13

November 12, 2009

Folk Alley 'Round Town on Friday, Nov. 13 in Kent. 157 LOUNGE 157 S. Water Street Peggy and Brad jazz/blues/novelty 6-8 p.m. ACORN ALLEY 154 E. Main Street Rachel Roberts folk rock/indie 3-5 p.m. The Hiram Rapid Stumblers acoustic/punk/folk 5:30-7... Read Story.

Halle Berry to receive leadership award

November 12, 2009

Halle Berry to receive leadership award Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- Halle Berry has something else in common with fellow Oscar winners Meryl Streep and Jodie Foster: The Sherry Lansing Leadership Award. The Hollywood Reporter says Berry will receive... Read Story.

[$] 'Golden Girls' star McClanahan has bypass surgery

November 6, 2009

'Golden Girls' star McClanahan has bypass surgery Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- Rue McClanahan, who played sexy Southern belle Blanche Devereaux on "The Golden Girls," was recovering Thursday from heart bypass surgery at a New York City hospital. The... Read Story.

No slowing down Folk Festival: Big names and younger acts at 43rd annual event

November 5, 2009

Big names and younger acts at 43rd annual event By Matt Fredmonsky Record-Courier staff writer After 43 years, the annual Kent State Folk Festival is showing little signs of aging as performers get set to roll back into Kent for the 10-day event... Read Story.

'Rent' continues through Sunday at KSU theater

November 5, 2009

'Rent' continues through Sunday at KSU theater Kent State University's School of Theatre and Dance continues its 2009-10 season with its production of "Rent." The production will run at 8 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday in E. Turner... Read Story.

Rihanna: Assault, aftermath 'humiliating'

November 5, 2009

Rihanna: Assault, aftermath 'humiliating' Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- Rihanna says dealing with the media attention after being assaulted in February by ex-boyfriend Chris Brown was humiliating. But she now hopes to speak for young women who are... Read Story.

[$] TV show urged not to be aired

November 5, 2009

TV show urged not to be aired NEW YORK -- On-air promos for a sexual threesome on an upcoming episode of "Gossip Girl" have spurred the Parents Television Council to ask affiliates of the CW network to pre-empt the show. Airing the teen tryst, which is... Read Story.

[$] Obamas to host Iron Chef

November 5, 2009

Obamas to host Iron Chef Associated Press NEW YORK -- Michelle Obama's vegetable garden is about to become a culinary battlefield. The Food Network announced Wednesday that an episode of "Iron Chef America" will be taped at the White House featuring... Read Story.

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