Saturday, May 28, 2011

Yahoo! News: Politics News

Yahoo! News: Politics News

MTV reinvents itself — again — with new generation (AP)

Posted: 28 May 2011 09:44 AM PDT

From left to right, actor Colton Haynes, actress Crystal Reed, actor Tyler Posey, actress Holland Roden, and Actor Tyler Hoechlin arrive at the MTV series premiere of 'Teen Wolf' in Los Angeles on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. The series, a take on the feature film of the same title, debuts on MTV on June 5th after the MTV Movie Awards. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)AP - Over the years, one of the last things you'd see on the youth-obsessed MTV was a parent.

Spoken-word musician Gil Scott-Heron dies in NYC (AP)

Posted: 28 May 2011 02:24 PM PDT

FILE - In the Sept. 1984 file photo, musician Gil Scott-Heron poses. Scott-Heron, who helped lay the groundwork for rap by fusing minimalistic percussion, political expression and spoken-word poetry on songs such as 'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised' but saw his brilliance undermined by a years-long drug addiction, died Friday, May, 27, 2011 at age 62. (AP Photo, File)AP - Musician Gil Scott-Heron, who helped lay the groundwork for rap by fusing minimalistic percussion, political expression and spoken-word poetry on songs such as "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" but saw his brilliance undermined by a years-long drug addiction, has died at age 62.

APNewsBreak: Calif. could require condoms in porn (AP)

Posted: 27 May 2011 05:19 PM PDT

AP - Porn performers in California would be required to use condoms in sex scenes if draft rules from state workplace safety officials advance out of the proposal phase.

Brad Pitt: "There Are No Secrets at Our House" (omg!)

Posted: 28 May 2011 02:44 PM PDT

omg! - "We tell the kids, 'Mom and dad are going off to kiss,'" the father of six says

'Law & Order: SVU' Star Mariska Hargitay Says She Loves Christopher Meloni, Will Miss Him 'Terribly' (omg!)

Posted: 28 May 2011 02:39 PM PDT

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Christopher Meloni will not be returning as Detective Stabler on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" as it begins its thirteenth season on NBC in the fall, and his onscreen partner, Mariska Hargitay is sad to see her co-star go.

Lindsay Lohan Settles Car-Chasing Lawsuit (omg!)

Posted: 28 May 2011 12:04 PM PDT

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Lindsay Lohan has settled a lawsuit stemming from a car-chasing incident three years ago, the Associated Press reports.

Tracie Rice says that in July of 2007, she was the passenger in a car driven by the mother of Lohan's former assistant and that Lohan was driving another car and chasing them down the Pacific Coast Highway. The pursuit ended in the actress's arrest. Rice then filed a lawsuit stating she was traumatized and lost a well-paying job because of it. No details of the settlement, which was reached on Friday, were released.

Pregnant Alyssa Milano Rocks Out On Stage With Prince; Bemoans Expanding Baby Body With Pink (omg!)

Posted: 28 May 2011 11:17 AM PDT

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Alyssa Milano won't let a little thing like pregnancy stand between her high heels and her dance moves.

The 38-year-old actress, who is expecting her first child with husband David Bugliari, recently took to Twitter to share her excitement over a surprise outing planned by her hubby. Although she was unaware of the destination details, the mommy-to-be opted for fun footwear.

"Godfather of Rap" Gil Scott-Heron Dies (omg!)

Posted: 28 May 2011 10:09 AM PDT

omg! - After a lifelong battle with drugs and alcohol, the poet died Friday at age 62

Peter Jackson: It's Official - Orlando Bloom Has Joined 'The Hobbit' (omg!)

Posted: 28 May 2011 09:06 AM PDT

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Orlando Bloom will reprise his role as bow and arrow-wielding elf Legolas in "The Hobbit."

After months of speculation as to whether the English actor would take part in the two-part "Lord of the Rings" prequel, director Peter Jackson finally confirmed the news on Friday.

SVU's Mariska Hargitay: I'll Miss Chris Meloni "Terribly" (omg!)

Posted: 28 May 2011 08:48 AM PDT

omg! - The actress reacts to the news of her "partner and friend, both on screen and off" not returning for the show's 13th season

Scott brothers capture Civil War in 'Gettysburg' (AP)

Posted: 28 May 2011 01:57 PM PDT

This Dec. 1, 2010 photo provided by the History channel shows a scene depicting Union soldiers on Culp's Hill firing down on advancing Confederate troops during the TV documentary Gettysburg that was filmed in Western Cape, South Africa. 'Gettysburg' premieres Memorial Day on History as it launches a four-year initiative to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. (AP Photo/History, Casey Crafford)AP - Within the first five minutes of the History channel documentary "Gettysburg," a Union soldier splits open the skull of a Confederate with his rifle stock. Blood erupts from the battle wounds, splattering the camera's lens.

Staff says to reject U2 guitarist's proposal (AP)

Posted: 27 May 2011 04:58 PM PDT

AP - Officials for the state agency that oversees coastal development has for a second time recommended denying a controversial development proposal led by U2 guitarist The Edge for a cluster of mansions overlooking Malibu.

'Taxi,' 'Grease' star Jeff Conaway dies at 60 (AP)

Posted: 27 May 2011 07:35 PM PDT

Actors Jeff Conaway (L) and Didi Conn attend the celebration of the DVD release of AP - Jeff Conaway, who starred in the sitcom "Taxi," played swaggering Kenickie in the movie musical "Grease" and publicly battled drug and alcohol addiction on "Celebrity Rehab," died Friday. He was 60.

Scott brothers capture Civil War in 'Gettysburg' (AP)

Posted: 28 May 2011 01:57 PM PDT

This Dec. 1, 2010 photo provided by the History channel shows a scene depicting Union soldiers on Culp's Hill firing down on advancing Confederate troops during the TV documentary Gettysburg that was filmed in Western Cape, South Africa. 'Gettysburg' premieres Memorial Day on History as it launches a four-year initiative to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. (AP Photo/History, Casey Crafford)AP - Within the first five minutes of the History channel documentary "Gettysburg," a Union soldier splits open the skull of a Confederate with his rifle stock. Blood erupts from the battle wounds, splattering the camera's lens.

Colin Hanks signed for "My Mother's Curse" (Reuters)

Posted: 27 May 2011 08:58 PM PDT

Reuters - Colin Hanks has boarded "My Mother's Curse," Paramount and Skydance Productions' road movie starring Seth Rogen and Barbra Streisand.

Spoken-word musician Gil Scott-Heron dies in NYC (AP)

Posted: 28 May 2011 02:24 PM PDT

FILE - In the Sept. 1984 file photo, musician Gil Scott-Heron poses. Scott-Heron, who helped lay the groundwork for rap by fusing minimalistic percussion, political expression and spoken-word poetry on songs such as 'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised' but saw his brilliance undermined by a years-long drug addiction, died Friday, May, 27, 2011 at age 62. (AP Photo, File)AP - Musician Gil Scott-Heron, who helped lay the groundwork for rap by fusing minimalistic percussion, political expression and spoken-word poetry on songs such as "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" but saw his brilliance undermined by a years-long drug addiction, has died at age 62.

Cuban ballet to start U.S. tour next week (Reuters)

Posted: 27 May 2011 05:53 PM PDT

Reuters - The Cuban National Ballet heads to the United States next week for a month-long tour that director and ballet legend Alicia Alonso hopes will bring happiness to U.S.-Cuba relations that have been unhappy for half a century.

'Godfather of Rap' Scott-Heron dies at 62 (AFP)

Posted: 28 May 2011 01:18 PM PDT

Legendary US musician and poet Gil Scott-Heron performs at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2010 held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, April 16, 2010. Scott-Heron, known as the AFP - US lyricist and poet Gil Scott-Heron, who told the world "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" and inspired a generation of hip-hop artists, has died at the age of 62, his record company said Saturday.
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