Stories tagged with "celebrities"

Harry Potter First Edition Auctioned by The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) -- A copy of J.K. Rowling's first Harry Potter novel sold at auction Thursday for almost $41,000.The copy of the hardback first edition of "Harry Potter and... – Oct 25, 2007 at 5:30 PM in Talk

Jay-Z Gives Fans a Preview of His New CD by The Associated Press

By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Jay-Z went back to Brooklyn to give fans an early listen to some of the music on his upcoming album,... – Oct 25, 2007 at 5:00 PM in Talk

Random House to Publish Blair Memoirs by The Associated Press

By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- The memoirs of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, the object of an international bidding war that went... – Oct 25, 2007 at 4:30 PM in Talk

British Tenor Undergoes Brain Surgery by The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) -- Russell Watson was in critical condition Thursday after surgery to remove a benign brain tumor, hospital officials said.The 40-year-old tenor, whose albums... – Oct 25, 2007 at 4:15 PM in Talk

Halle Berry Apologizes for Joke on Leno by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- Halle Berry is the latest celebrity to join the Foot-in-Mouth Club.The 41-year-old actress has apologized for making an inappropriate joke at last... – Oct 25, 2007 at 3:45 PM in Talk

Queen Latifah Loves Her Curves most recent comment by BuckeyeBabe

I am so glad to see women in Hollywood who... – Oct 25, 2007 at 4:05 PM

Blanchett New Face of P&G Skin Care Line by The Associated Press

By MELISSA RAYWORTH For The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- Cate Blanchett is used to costumes bordering on disguise on the big screen - layers of thick white... – Oct 25, 2007 at 2:00 PM in Talk

Britney Spears Avoids Hit-And-Run Trial by The Associated Press

By LINDA DEUTSCH AP Special Correspondent LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Britney Spears avoided a criminal hit-and-run trial by paying for damages in a fender-bender but... – Oct 25, 2007 at 2:00 PM in Talk

Murdoch Gala Toasts Fox Biz Network by The Associated Press

By JEREMY HERRON Associated Press Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Rupert Murdoch says his new Fox Business Network will celebrate American corporations and the free... – Oct 25, 2007 at 1:15 PM in Talk

Czech Composer Petr Eben Dies at 78 by The Associated Press

PRAGUE, Czech Republic (AP) -- Czech composer Petr Eben, whose wide variety of music has been performed around the globe, has died. He was 78.Eben died late Wednesday at... – Oct 25, 2007 at 12:30 PM in Talk

Lindsay's Father Hopes for 'Redemption' by The Associated Press

By ALICIA QUARLES Associated Press Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Michael Lohan wants to patch things up with his family."Reconciliation and redemption - across the... – Oct 25, 2007 at 12:30 PM in Talk

Bergman's Wife to Be Reburied in Faro by The Associated Press

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) -- Ingmar Bergman's last wish will be fulfilled when the remains of his fifth and last wife are transferred to his grave on the Baltic Sea island of... – Oct 25, 2007 at 11:00 AM in Talk

Memorial Service Held for Reggae Star by The Associated Press

By CELEAN JACOBSON Associated Press Writer JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (AP) -- Slain reggae star Lucky Dube was remembered at a memorial service by friends and... – Oct 25, 2007 at 8:45 AM in Talk

Daniel Pearl's Widow Drops Lawsuit by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- The widow of murdered journalist Daniel Pearl has withdrawn a lawsuit seeking damages against al-Qaida, a dozen reputed terrorists and Pakistan's largest... – Oct 25, 2007 at 8:30 AM in Talk

Vietnam Is Having Paris Hilton Moment by The Associated Press

By BEN STOCKING Associated Press Writer HANOI, Vietnam (AP) -- Vietnam is having a Paris Hilton moment.An online sex video featuring a popular celebrity has... – Oct 25, 2007 at 8:15 AM in Talk

Bon Jovi to Open New Arena in Newark by The Associated Press

By DAVID PORTER Associated Press Writer NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Bon Jovi won't be alone in the spotlight Thursday when the rock band christens the $380 million... – Oct 25, 2007 at 8:00 AM in Talk

Maria Shriver Won't Return to NBC News by The Associated Press

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- Maria Shriver says she won't resume her TV news career, citing media coverage of the late Anna Nicole Smith.Shriver, speaking Tuesday at a... – Oct 25, 2007 at 1:00 AM in Talk

TV Host Gary Collins Arrested in L.A. by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- TV host and actor Gary Collins was arrested for investigation of misdemeanor driving under the influence after a traffic accident that police blamed on... – Oct 24, 2007 at 8:00 PM in Talk

Hirsch: People Relate to Wanderlust by The Associated Press

ROME (AP) -- Emile Hirsch says a lot of people can relate to his "Into the Wild" character's sense of wanderlust.He and director Sean Penn attended a Rome Film Festival... – Oct 24, 2007 at 5:30 PM in Talk

Jackie Chan Flexes His Vocal Muscles by The Associated Press

HONG KONG (AP) -- Jackie Chan has flexed his vocal muscles for the Olympics.The 53-year-old actor, best known for his daredevil stunts, has recorded "We Are Ready," the... – Oct 24, 2007 at 5:30 PM in Talk