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2/28/2008 11:20:02 PM

'American Idol' cuts 4 more contestants (AP)
2/28/2008 10:37:45 PM
American Idol Season 7's Top 24 contestants pose as they arrive at a party in their honor, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, in Los Angeles.  (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)AP - Four more aspiring singers failed to convince viewers that they have what it takes to win the star-making talent contest "American Idol."

Records: Jackson late on home payments (AP)
2/28/2008 10:38:28 PM
Michael Jackson flashes a V-sign at Narita international airport, near Tokyo, in this 2007 file photo. Public documents show Jackson has repeatedly failed to make mortgage payments on a Los Angeles home that has been used for years by his family. (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye, FILE)AP - Public documents show Michael Jackson has repeatedly failed to make mortgage payments on a Los Angeles home that has been used for years by his family.

Rowling bashes 'Harry Potter Lexicon' (AP)
2/28/2008 10:39:56 PM
Author J.K. Rowling listens to a question from the media during a news conference in this Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006 file photo, in New York.  In papers filed for a lawsuit in Manhattan, writer J.K. Rowling says she feels betrayed by a fan, Steven Vander Ark, for his role in trying to publish an unauthorized reference work, the 'Harry Potter Lexicon.'   (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, FILE)AP - As the creator of the Harry Potter books sees it, her kindness to fans might come back to haunt her. In papers filed for a lawsuit in Manhattan, J.K. Rowling says she feels betrayed by a fan, Steven Vander Ark, for his role in trying to publish an unauthorized reference work, "Harry Potter Lexicon."

Mike Smith of 'Dave Clark Five' dies (AP)
2/28/2008 7:27:39 PM
Dave Clark, gives a thumb's up sitting in a Bentley Continental, with the other members of the band Dave Clark Five band, Dennis Payton and Mike Smith, right, at the International Motor Show at Earl's Court, in London, England, in this Oct. 19, 1965, file photo. Smith died from pneumonia Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, his agent said. He was 64. He died at the Stoke Mandeville Hospital outside of London less than two weeks before he and his band mates were due to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, Margo Lewis said. (AP Photo)AP - Dave Clark Five lead singer Mike Smith died of pneumonia Thursday, less than two weeks before the band was to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was 64.

Oprah's book pick sells at record pace (AP)
2/28/2008 8:58:50 PM
This photo released by Harpo Productions shows Oprah Winfrey introducing Eckhart Tolle's 'A New Earth' during her show in this Jan. 30, 2008, file photo in Chicago. About 3.5 million copies of Eckhart Tolle's spiritual self-help guide have been shipped since Winfrey announced her selection four weeks ago. The book has topped the best seller list on Amazon.com virtually from the moment Winfrey's choice was revealed and is the fastest-selling pick ever at Barnes & Noble, Inc., according to a statement issued Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, by Winfrey. (AP Photo/Harpo Productions, George Burns)AP - Even for an Oprah Winfrey book pick, "A New Earth" has been a sensation. About 3.5 million copies of Eckhart Tolle's spiritual self-help guide have been shipped since Winfrey, host of "The Oprah Winfrey Show," announced her selection four weeks ago.

Britain bans sadistic "Murder" DVD (Reuters)
2/28/2008 10:40:45 PM
Reuters - In a rare movie, Britain's censor has banned the DVD release of "Murder-Set-Pieces," a low-budget American horror film in which a serial killer rapes and tortures his victims, including young children.

Ray Davies a well-respected man on U.S. chart (Reuters)
2/28/2008 11:04:29 PM
Reuters - A mere 43 years after he first appeared on the U.S. album chart, former Kinks frontman Ray Davis is now debuting on the Billboard 200 as a solo artist.

'American Idol' cuts 4 more contestants (AP)
2/28/2008 10:37:45 PM
American Idol Season 7's Top 24 contestants pose as they arrive at a party in their honor, Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, in Los Angeles.  (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)AP - Four more aspiring singers failed to convince viewers that they have what it takes to win the star-making talent contest "American Idol."

Time Warner puts New Line Cinema under Warner Bros (Reuters)
2/28/2008 8:32:45 PM
Reuters - New Line Cinema, the studio behind "The Lord of the Rings" and "Hairspray," will be folded under the wing of Warner Bros Entertainment as part of an aggressive plan by parent Time Warner Inc to cut costs.

Wolff, Tretta, Rill and Rank to Ring Bell of New 'Hunchback' Musical, by Rocker DeYoung (Playbill)
2/28/2008 6:13:03 PM
Playbill - Principal casting has been announced for Bailiwick Repertory Theatre's Chicago world-premiere production of rocker Dennis DeYoung's epic new musical The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

Rowling bashes 'Harry Potter Lexicon' (AP)
2/28/2008 10:39:56 PM
Author J.K. Rowling listens to a question from the media during a news conference in this Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2006 file photo, in New York.  In papers filed for a lawsuit in Manhattan, writer J.K. Rowling says she feels betrayed by a fan, Steven Vander Ark, for his role in trying to publish an unauthorized reference work, the 'Harry Potter Lexicon.'   (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, FILE)AP - As the creator of the Harry Potter books sees it, her kindness to fans might come back to haunt her. In papers filed for a lawsuit in Manhattan, J.K. Rowling says she feels betrayed by a fan, Steven Vander Ark, for his role in trying to publish an unauthorized reference work, "Harry Potter Lexicon."

Givenchy's home run (Fashion Wire Daily)
2/28/2008 4:55:00 PM
FWD101  Model walks the runway at the Givenchy show during Fall/Winter 2008-2009 Fashion Week in Paris on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008.(Fashion Wire Daily/Gruber)Fashion Wire Daily - It's turning out to be a great week for Riccardo Tisci, who staged a greatly inventive show for Givenchy Wednesday evening in Paris, a day after the house confirmed he will also take over design duties at its men's division.

Olsen twins working on `Influence' book (AP)
2/28/2008 9:30:07 PM
Twin actresses Mary-Kate, left, and Ashley Olsen pose for the press prior to the  presentation of the Spring-Summer 2007 ready to wear collection by British designer John Galliano for French fashion house Dior in Paris, in this Oct. 3, 2006 file photo. The Olsen twins are hoping to spread a little 'Influence.'  Mark Kate-Olsen and Ashley Olsen are working on a coffee table book about fashion, called 'Influence,' that a division of Penguin Group (USA) will release in the fall. (AP Photo/Remy de la Mauviniere, File)AP - The Olsen twins are hoping to spread a little "Influence." Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are working on a coffee-table book about fashion, titled "Influence," that a division of Penguin Group (USA) will release in the fall.



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