Friday, December 31, 2010

Yahoo! News: Politics News

Yahoo! News: Politics News

Discovery Channel: Jackson autopsy show postponed (AP)

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 03:03 PM PST

FILE - In this April 5, 2010, file photo Dr. Conrad Murray appears at a procedural hearing in Los Angeles. Murray goes before a court this week, his reputation in tatters and his future on the line as he faces a preliminary hearing charged with involuntary manslaughter in Jackson's death. AP Photo/David McNew, Pool, File)AP - Discovery Channel International has indefinitely postponed the broadcast of a show purporting to re-enact Michael Jackson's autopsy, the company announced Friday.

Oprah keeps hand in media with OWN, snubs politics (AP)

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 11:56 AM PST

FILE - In this May 3, 2010 file photo, Oprah Winfrey arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute gala in New York. The Oprah Winfrey Network launching Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011 is wary of promising too much of a good thing — Winfrey herself.(AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File)AP - Oprah Winfrey wants to better the world in her own way, and that absolutely, positively excludes a political career.

Tensions, hopes run high in residential drug rehab (AP)

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 08:39 AM PST

Promises Treatment Center Vice President Shari Stillman-Corbitt takes in the view from a housing balcony overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Malibu, Calif, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010. Scientists define addiction as a chronic illness characterized by relapses during recovery, like diabetes or hypertension. As with those health conditions, managing addiction requires a sustained lifestyle change, and most rehab centers — regardless of cost and amenities — aim to bring about that change through counseling, education and community service. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)AP - Lindsay Lohan has been five times. Charlie Sheen is also a regular. Someone tried to make Amy Winehouse go, but she said, "No, no, no."

Michael Lohan: Lindsay to Check Out of Rehab Next Week (omg!)

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 02:43 PM PST

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Lindsay Lohan will check out of rehab after three months next Tuesday, her father told CNN.

The actress voluntarily entered the Betty Ford clinic on Sept. 27, three days after she violated her probation with a failed drug test. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Elden Fox allowed the 24-year-old to stay in rehab instead of going to jail for the violation, but set her earliest release date for ...

Discovery Channel: Jackson autopsy show postponed (omg!)

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 02:36 PM PST

omg! - AP - Discovery Channel International has indefinitely postponed the broadcast of a show purporting to re-enact Michael Jackson's autopsy, the company announced Friday.

Discovery Networks Cancels Michael Jackson Autopsy Special (omg!)

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 02:36 PM PST

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Discovery Networks said it has indefinitely canceled plans to air a reenactment of the autopsy on Michael Jackson's body, according to Reuters.

The decision comes after the late pop singer's estate and many of Jackson's fans expressed outrage about the special.

Michael Jackson estate, fans ask Discovery not to air autopsy special

"Given the commencement of legal proceedings beginning next week, and at the request of Michael Jackson's estate, the scheduled broadcast of the medical documentary related to Michael Jackson's official autopsy has been

Bon Jovi earn top spot for concert sales in 2010 (omg!)

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 01:26 PM PST

omg! - After over 20 years in the music business, rockers Bon Jovi can still draw a great crowd. The band had the top grossing concert of 2010. (Dec. 31st)

ShowBiz: Marie, Kilmer, Bon Jovi (omg!)

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 12:43 PM PST

omg! - Teena Marie death cause unclear; no trauma signs; Val Kilmer owes $500,000 in back taxes; Bon Jovi earn top spot for concert sales in 2010. (Dec. 31)

Discovery cancels Michael Jackson autopsy TV show (omg!)

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 12:38 PM PST

omg! - Reuters - The Discovery television network on Friday said it canceled plans to air a reenactment of the autopsy on Michael Jackson's body, citing an upcoming court hearing and concern by the late pop star's estate.

"Social Network" spells Hammer time for actor Armie (omg!)

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 12:12 PM PST

omg! - Reuters - They look so much alike in Oscar-hopeful film "The Social Network," they could be one man, and in fact, they are. But what the Winklevoss twins share with the actor who plays them has less to do with looks and more with their privileged background.

For Paula Deen, everything's coming up roses (AP)

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 07:58 AM PST

In this Dec. 30, 2010 photo, Paula Deen speaks in Pasadena, Calif. Paula Deen is out of her element. Instead of a kitchen, the Food Network's Southern-cooking queen was holding court in a lavish hotel suite. And instead of being home for the holidays in Savannah, Ga., she's ringing in the new year serving as grand marshal of Saturday's Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)AP - Paula Deen is out of her element.

Lead actress in Broadway's 'Spider-Man' drops out (AP)

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 10:45 PM PST

AP - The long-delayed Broadway musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" has suffered another blow with the departure of a lead actress, one of a number of performers injured in the costly production even before its official opening.

Rare treat: NKorea screens 'Bend it Like Beckham' (AP)

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 10:03 PM PST

FILE - In this April 11, 2002, file photo, the three female leading roles, all playing female soccer players, left to right, Shaznay Lewis, Keira Knightley, and Parminder Nagra arrive at the premiere of the film, 'Bend it Like Beckham,' in central London. North Koreans got a rare treat this week: a state TV broadcast of the British soccer film 'Bend it Like Beckham.' The 2002 film starring Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Myers and Parminder Nagra aired Sunday Dec. 26, 2010 — a break from the regular programming of news, documentaries and soap operas in North Korea, where Western films are largely off limits. (AP Photo/Max Nash, File)AP - North Koreans got a rare treat this week: a state TV broadcast of the British soccer film "Bend it Like Beckham."

A final 'Early Show' for anchor Harry Smith (AP)

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 07:14 AM PST

AP - Harry Smith finished 2010 by ending his run on CBS' "Early Show" after two stints at the morning anchor desk that totaled 17 years.

Discovery Channel: Jackson autopsy show postponed (AP)

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 03:03 PM PST

FILE - In this April 5, 2010, file photo Dr. Conrad Murray appears at a procedural hearing in Los Angeles. Murray goes before a court this week, his reputation in tatters and his future on the line as he faces a preliminary hearing charged with involuntary manslaughter in Jackson's death. AP Photo/David McNew, Pool, File)AP - Discovery Channel International has indefinitely postponed the broadcast of a show purporting to re-enact Michael Jackson's autopsy, the company announced Friday.

Imax jumps on takeover talk, but pares big gains (Reuters)

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 01:08 PM PST

Reuters - Shares of Imax Corp went for a roller-coaster ride on the last day of 2010, climbing steeply on a report Sony Corp or Walt Disney might be interested, but plunging after Imax poured cold water on the speculation.

Discovery Channel: Jackson autopsy show postponed (AP)

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 03:03 PM PST

FILE - In this April 5, 2010, file photo Dr. Conrad Murray appears at a procedural hearing in Los Angeles. Murray goes before a court this week, his reputation in tatters and his future on the line as he faces a preliminary hearing charged with involuntary manslaughter in Jackson's death. AP Photo/David McNew, Pool, File)AP - Discovery Channel International has indefinitely postponed the broadcast of a show purporting to re-enact Michael Jackson's autopsy, the company announced Friday.

Lagardere talking to Hearst to sell intl press biz (Reuters)

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 01:18 PM PST

Reuters - French media group Lagardere said on Friday it had entered into exclusive negotiations with privately held Hearst Corp to sell its international magazines and press business for cash.

Plays by Lloyd Suh, Octavio Solis, Lisa Loomer, Samuel Hunter Will Reach Denver's New Play Summit (Playbill)

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 02:59 PM PST

Playbill -

Plays and playwrights participating in Denver Center Theatre Company's 2011 New Play Summit have been announced by the Tony Award-winning regional theatre. Full productions of Michele Lowe's Map of Heven and Ken Weitzman's The Catch are also on the schedule.

Discovery Channel: Jackson autopsy show postponed (AP)

Posted: 31 Dec 2010 03:03 PM PST

FILE - In this April 5, 2010, file photo Dr. Conrad Murray appears at a procedural hearing in Los Angeles. Murray goes before a court this week, his reputation in tatters and his future on the line as he faces a preliminary hearing charged with involuntary manslaughter in Jackson's death. AP Photo/David McNew, Pool, File)AP - Discovery Channel International has indefinitely postponed the broadcast of a show purporting to re-enact Michael Jackson's autopsy, the company announced Friday.
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