Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Yahoo! News: Politics News

Yahoo! News: Politics News

Fans gather for final taping of Winfrey's show (AP)

Posted: 24 May 2011 10:27 AM PDT

In this May 17, 2011 photo,Oprah Winfrey acknowledges fans during a star-studded double-taping of 'Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular,' in Chicago. The Oprah Winfrey Show influenced personal finances in big and small ways. Most obviously, the show regularly counseled viewers on major money matters. But the show also influenced everyday pocket book decisions. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)AP - Hundreds of giddy fans struck by their luck at getting tickets to be a part of history gathered outside Oprah Winfrey's television studio in Chicago Tuesday awaiting the taping of her final talk show.

Oscar voting to be done online (AP)

Posted: 24 May 2011 01:37 PM PDT

In this Feb. 25, 2010 file photo, An Oscar statuette sits on display at an opening event for the 'Meet The Oscars, New York' exhibit at the Time Warner Center in in New York. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is planning to change its voting system to allow members to make their picks electronically, rather than through mailed, paper ballots the way they have for years.The approximately 6,000 members of the Academy received a letter recently, asking that they provide updated email addresses. No exact timetable for the shift is in place, but this is the first step, an Academy spokeswoman said Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, File)AP - And the winner is... going to be determined online.

Arena theater takes 1st Grisham novel to the stage (AP)

Posted: 24 May 2011 02:55 PM PDT

Writer John Grisham holds a copy of his book during the opening of the world premier of the stage adaption of 'A Time To Kill' at Arena Stage theater in Washington, Sunday, May 22, 2011. A novel that once drew a pile of rejection letters from major publishers and was slow to sell when it was finally printed will have another life on stage. “A Time to Kill,” the first book from the now-popular fiction writer John Grisham, went on to sell more than 15 million copies after the success of his second book, “The Firm.” It was made into a 1996 movie starring Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock and Samuel L. Jackson. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)AP - A novel that once drew a pile of rejection letters from major publishers and was slow to sell when it was finally printed will have another life onstage.

Senior Citizen Cher and Other Shocking Baby Boomer Birthdays (omg!)

Posted: 24 May 2011 02:19 PM PDT

omg! - The Generation Who Couldn't Trust Anyone Over 30 Turns 65

Jennifer Lopez is the Best Female 'American Idol' Judge (omg!)

Posted: 24 May 2011 02:19 PM PDT

omg! - Jennifer Lopez is the Best Female 'American Idol' Judge

'Bachelorette' Ashley Hebert Dishes On Suitors; Explains Masked Jeff (omg!)

Posted: 24 May 2011 02:17 PM PDT

omg! -

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Ashley Hebert might not have won the heart of "Bachelor" Brad Womack, but last night she started her second search for love on the season premiere of "The Bachelorette."

The reality TV cutie stopped by Access Hollywood Live on Tuesday where she explained some of the show's standout suitors, including the masked man.

'Idol' Finalists Sing Their Country Hearts Out (omg!)

Posted: 24 May 2011 02:16 PM PDT

omg! - 'American Idol' finalists Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina talk about taking on country songs for the show and not having one moment to rest during rehearsals. (May 24)

History Channel Orders Bible Miniseries from Mark Burnett (omg!)

Posted: 24 May 2011 02:16 PM PDT

omg! -

The History Channel has greenlit production on a docudrama based on The Bible, the network announced Tuesday.

From producer Mark Burnett — the man behind The Voice, Survivor and The Apprentice, among others — The Bible will be a five-part, 10-hour miniseries that will tell the story...

Joe Jonas Takes a Break (omg!)

Posted: 24 May 2011 02:15 PM PDT

omg! - The JoBro dines out with friends in Los Angeles just before his new album drops in stores.

Brad Pitt's Golden Rule (omg!)

Posted: 24 May 2011 02:04 PM PDT

omg! - Brad Pitt's Golden Rule

'Blue Bloods' may have boosted Selleck's CBS movie (AP)

Posted: 24 May 2011 01:27 PM PDT

AP - From a television standpoint, Tom Selleck the police chief of New York may be a very good friend to Tom Selleck the police chief of Paradise, Mass.

Iran slams Cannes for von Trier Nazi ban (AP)

Posted: 24 May 2011 09:01 AM PDT

AP - Iran's government has protested to the Cannes Film Festival over its decision to ban director Lars von Trier for saying he sympathized with Adolf Hitler.

A song from 'Wicked' a popular choice on Tuesday (AP)

Posted: 24 May 2011 10:13 AM PDT

In this May 17, 2011 photo, Kristin Chenoweth appears during a star-studded double-taping of 'Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular,' in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)AP - There's something wicked about Tuesday.

Stars talk about Oprah Winfrey (AP)

Posted: 24 May 2011 02:59 PM PDT

Oprah Winfrey wipes away tears as Tom Hanks, left, talks to her during a star-studded double-taping of 'Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular,' Tuesday, May 17, 2011, in Chicago. 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' is ending its run May 25, after 25 years, and millions of her fans around the globe are waiting to see how she will close out a show that spawned a media empire. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)AP - As the final original "Oprah Winfrey Show" airs Wednesday, celebrities talk about the talk show host.

Lil Jon receives honor for "Apprentice" earnings (AP)

Posted: 24 May 2011 03:10 PM PDT

Jonathan 'Lil Jon' Smith said his goal on the television show 'Celebrity Apprentice' was to break stereotypes as he flashes his grill during a ceremony in which he is being honored by United Methodist Children's Home for his efforts on the show to raise awareness as well as $80,000 for the organization's cause Tuesday, May 24, 2011, in Decatur, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)AP - When Lil Jon was fired from Donald Trump's "Celebrity Apprentice," the rapper-producer fell short of the amount of money he wanted to raise for his charity.

Oscar voting to be done online (AP)

Posted: 24 May 2011 01:37 PM PDT

In this Feb. 25, 2010 file photo, An Oscar statuette sits on display at an opening event for the 'Meet The Oscars, New York' exhibit at the Time Warner Center in in New York. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is planning to change its voting system to allow members to make their picks electronically, rather than through mailed, paper ballots the way they have for years.The approximately 6,000 members of the Academy received a letter recently, asking that they provide updated email addresses. No exact timetable for the shift is in place, but this is the first step, an Academy spokeswoman said Tuesday. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, File)AP - And the winner is... going to be determined online.

Alley has lost 38 inches since `Dancing' debut (AP)

Posted: 24 May 2011 02:44 PM PDT

In this photo combination of file images released by ABC, actress Kirstie Alley and her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy perform on the celebrity dance competition series, 'Dancing with the Stars,' in Los Angeles, on March 28, 2011, at left, and May 16, 2011, at right. Alley has been losing weight week-after-week during the competition, and when she performs on the season finale, she'll do it in a much smaller dress than the one she wore on the season premiere. (AP Photo/ABC, Adam Taylor, File)AP - When Kirstie Alley performs on the "Dancing With the Stars" season finale, she'll do it in a much smaller dress than the one she wore on the season premiere.

Barnes & Noble debuts touchscreen e-reader (Reuters)

Posted: 24 May 2011 01:50 PM PDT

Reuters - Barnes & Noble Inc unveiled a new e-reader on Tuesday that features a touch screen, weighs less than a paperback book and has a battery life of two months -- features designed to help it compete with Amazon.com Inc and Apple Inc.

EXCLUSIVE: Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik Workshopping New "Alice" Musical at London's National Theatre (Playbill)

Posted: 24 May 2011 02:39 PM PDT

Playbill -

Tony Award-winning Spring Awakening authors Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik are taking a page from Lewis Carroll. Their new musical Alice By Heart, inspired by the classic "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," is currently being workshopped at London's National Theatre.

Lil Jon receives honor for "Apprentice" earnings (AP)

Posted: 24 May 2011 03:10 PM PDT

Jonathan 'Lil Jon' Smith said his goal on the television show 'Celebrity Apprentice' was to break stereotypes as he flashes his grill during a ceremony in which he is being honored by United Methodist Children's Home for his efforts on the show to raise awareness as well as $80,000 for the organization's cause Tuesday, May 24, 2011, in Decatur, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)AP - When Lil Jon was fired from Donald Trump's "Celebrity Apprentice," the rapper-producer fell short of the amount of money he wanted to raise for his charity.
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