Saturday, December 4, 2010

Yahoo! News: Politics News

Yahoo! News: Politics News

'Suge' Knight arrested on outstanding warrant (AP)

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 12:23 PM PST

AP - Authorities say rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight was arrested on an outstanding traffic warrant as he left a restaurant near Universal Studios outside Los Angeles.

Down on luck diva faces surgery, mounting bills (AP)

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 10:25 AM PST

In this photo taken Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, entertainer Jeneane Marie Cranert lies in bed at her home in Las Vegas. The Vegas veteran, who has performed with Frank Sinatra and Liberace, has a bone disease in her hip and is in need of surgery. She doesn't have health insurance and can't afford hip replacement surgery. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)AP - Jeneane Marie Cranert boasts of touring Europe with the Funk Brothers and Tito Jackson and warming up the stage over the years for such stars as Frank Sinatra, Liberace and Wayne Newton.

Mystery surrounds man in publicist killing (AP)

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 10:30 AM PST

This photo obtained by the Associated Press on Friday Dec.3, 2010, shows Harold Smith, who killed himself just as police converged on him on Wed., Dec. 1, 2010. Smith was a person of interest in the slaying of prominent Hollywood publicist Ronni Chasen. (AP Photo)AP - He was named a "person of interest" in the killing of a Hollywood publicist, and he shot himself to death as detectives tried to question him — but police say it's still not clear if he played any role in the murder.

Nicole Richie & Joel Madden Subtly Squelch Weekend Wedding Rumors Via Twitter (omg!)

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 02:39 PM PST

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Nicole Richie and fianc Joel Madden seemed to put rumors they are to wed this weekend to rest, after Tweeting about their locations... locations that place the couple thousands of miles apart.

Aretha Franklin "doing very well" after surgery (omg!)

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 01:47 PM PST

omg! - Reuters - Soul singer Aretha Franklin is "recovering and her spirits are high" after surgery for an undisclosed health issue, according to U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson.

'Suge' Knight arrested on outstanding warrant (omg!)

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 11:35 AM PST

omg! - AP - Authorities say rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight was arrested on an outstanding traffic warrant as he left a restaurant near Universal Studios outside Los Angeles.

Mystery surrounds man in publicist killing (omg!)

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 10:30 AM PST

omg! - AP - He was named a "person of interest" in the killing of a Hollywood publicist, and he shot himself to death as detectives tried to question him — but police say it's still not clear if he played any role in the murder.

Derek Hough: Sister Julianne Is 'A Little Young' To Get Married (omg!)

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 10:29 AM PST

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Julianne Hough and Ryan Seacrest spent a romantic Parisian Thanksgiving weekend in the city of lights - but that doesn't mean the former "Dancing with the Stars" beauty is ready to settle down just yet.

Average joes welcomed alongside celebs at Elaine's (AP)

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 12:00 AM PST

FILE - In this April 27, 1993 file photo, restaurateur Elaine Kaufman, left, stands with author George Plimpton at her restaurant 'Elaine's' in New York. Kaufman, whose East Side establishment became a haven for show business and literary notables, died Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 at the age of 81. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)AP - Celebrities and bold names and the publishing elite made Elaine Kaufman's restaurant famous. But you didn't have to be a star to pass her personal test and join the inner circle of regulars.

GLAAD celebrates 25th anniversary (AP)

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 07:01 AM PST

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2010 file photo, Chaz Bono poses at the premiere of the film 'Burlesque' in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file)AP - GLAAD is happy to be turning 25 years old.

Brubeck beats illness to celebrate 90th and jazz (AP)

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 12:46 PM PST

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2009 file photo, Kennedy Center honoree Dave Brubeck stands for the National Anthem at the Kennedy Center Honors gala in Washington. Brubeck, who turns 90 on Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, will celebrate the day by gathering in the family home in the Connecticut woods to watch Turner Classic Movies broadcast 'Dave Brubeck: In His Own Sweet Way,' a new documentary directed by Bruce Ricker, produced by Clint Eastwood and narrated by Alec Baldwin. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)AP - Dave Brubeck gingerly made his way to the bandstand through a packed Blue Note jazz club, and a smile lit up the jazz legend's face after he began playing a Duke Ellington medley he dedicated to "my favorite jazz composer, pianist, musician and friend."

'Ugly Betty' actor charged in mom's sword killing (AP)

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 04:13 PM PST

AP - An actor accused of hacking his mother to death with a sword was arraigned Friday from a hospital prison ward on charges of second-degree murder.

Dane Cook's half brother ordered to repay him $12M (AP)

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 02:51 PM PST

Comedian Dane Cook poses at the premiere of AP - The Massachusetts attorney general's office has ordered comedian Dane Cook's half brother and sister-in-law to pay $12 million in restitution after they pleaded guilty to stealing from him.

Roman Polanski's "Ghost Writer" tops Europe film awards (Reuters)

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 03:14 PM PST

Reuters - French-Polish director Roman Polanski's political thriller "The Ghost Writer" swept the European Film Awards on Saturday, picking up six prizes including best movie, director, actor and screenplay.

Aretha Franklin "doing very well" after surgery (Reuters)

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 01:47 PM PST

Reuters - Soul singer Aretha Franklin is "recovering and her spirits are high" after surgery for an undisclosed health issue, according to U.S. civil rights leader Jesse Jackson.

Limewire music-sharing service to close December 31 (Reuters)

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 12:58 PM PST

Reuters - LimeWire -- one of the world's biggest outlets for people to share music, movies and TV shows free of charge over the Internet -- said it would be shutting down by the end of the year and closing its sole office in New York.

"Spider-Man" actress injured during performance (Reuters)

Posted: 03 Dec 2010 04:57 PM PST

Reuters - A lead actress in "Spider-Man," the most expensive Broadway show ever produced, suffered an injury during its first performance and will be replaced for a short period, a producer said on Friday, compounding the show's problems in its previews.

Dane Cook's half brother ordered to repay him $12M (AP)

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 02:51 PM PST

Comedian Dane Cook poses at the premiere of AP - The Massachusetts attorney general's office has ordered comedian Dane Cook's half brother and sister-in-law to pay $12 million in restitution after they pleaded guilty to stealing from him.
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