Michael Douglas seems to be recovering well from treatment of his cancer. The Academy Award-winning actor told U.S. morning show “Today” host Matt Lauer said that he is cautiously optimistic that he will beat cancer. “The tumor is gone. But you know, I have to check out on a monthly basis now to maintain,” said […]
Saying that it did not fit its brand and image, the History Channel cancelled its Kennedy TV mini-series, the network announced yesterday. “We have concluded this dramatic interpretation is not a fit for the History brand,” the New York-based network said in a statement. The said project about the Kennedy family has reportedly cost the […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger steps down from office as California governor on Monday, leaving behind a mixed legacy as the top executive of “The Golden State”, as well as leaving many to speculate what his next plans are. After a notable run as a bonafide Hollywood star, and as a champion bodybuilder before that, Schwarzenegger successfully became […]
One by one, countries in Asia, Europe, the U.S. and elsewhere said goodbye to a tumultuous 2010 and welcomed 2011 in grandiose celebrations in hopes of a more upbeat world economy. New York City revelers in Times Square participated in its eagerly anticipated New Year’s celebration there amid tight security. Thousands of people participated in […]
Times Square is being readied for the traditional New Year’s Eve countdown and celebration with thousands of police and security personnel to be deployed to thwart a repeat of a bombing attempt last May. A huge crowd that could swell up to a million people is expected to converge on Broadway and Seventh Avenue for […]
George Clooney and his human rights group “Not On Our Watch” teamed up with Google and the United Nations on a satellite spy project to monitor Sudan’s crucial election in January. The sophisticated program will map and collect images of the conflict-torn African country during an election and will spot signs of violence. Images will […]
Time Warner Cable may pull the plug on its shows leaving subscribers in many states without access because of a dispute with Sinclair Broadcast Group. The disagreement between the two companies began when Sinclair asked Time Warner Cable for higher fees for broadcast rights but Time Warner balked. Sinclair said that Time Warner has not […]
Television game show “Jeopardy!” will air a special edition this winter featuring a contest between human contestants and an IBM supercomputer. The show will highlight the extent of how computers can make decisions just like human beings. Former “Jeopardy!” champions Brad Rutter and Ken Jennings will return to match wits against IBM’s “Watson” supercomputer which […]
“The Social Network”, the film by David Fincher about the story behind social media site Facebook, was named the best picture of the year by the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. Fincher won the honor for best director in a tie with Olivier Assayas, who helmed the terrorist film “Carlos”. Colin Firth was best actor […]
Jim Morrison, the frontman and vocalist of the 1960s rock band “The Doors”, on Thursday was granted a pardon for his conviction of an indecent exposure charge more than 39 years after his death. Band member and keyboardist Ray Manzarek said that Morisson was “just doing a mind trip – as they would say – […]
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