Thursday, December 30, 2010

Yahoo! News: Politics News

Yahoo! News: Politics News

Snooki's ball drop to ring in 2011 from New Jersey (AP)

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 11:54 AM PST

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2010 file photo, Nicole Polizzi, also known as Snooki, from the television show 'Jersey Shore', poses for a portrait in Los Angeles. MTV's plan to put Polizzi inside a ball to drop from the network's Times Square headquarters has been dropped after an objection by the group that oversees the world-famous celebration. But Snooki will still drop in as part of 'The MTV New Year's Bash.' Her stunt has been relocated to Seaside Heights, N.J., according to Diane Stabley, borough clerk for the Jersey shore town made famous as the setting for MTV's hit reality show. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)AP - Turns out there wasn't room for Snooki in Times Square this New Year's Eve.

French model in anti-anorexia campaign dies (AP)

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 11:18 AM PST

A Pedestrian walks past a Nolita advertising poster during Spring/Summer 2008 fashion week on September 26, 2007 in Milan. Isabelle Caro, 27, had her naked form captured by controversial photographer Oliviero Toscani for Flash & Partners' Italian clothing company's label Nolita. They have said they are running a 'campaign' to raise the issue of the fashion industry's responsibility for anorexia. It has received the backing of Italy's health minister. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)AP - Isabelle Caro, a French actress and model whose emaciated image in a shock Italian ad campaign helped rivet global attention on the problem of anorexia in the fashion world and beyond, has died at the age of 28.

Boney M singer Bobby Farrell dies on tour (AP)

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 08:03 AM PST

FILE - This Saturday May 14, 2005 file photo shows Bobby Farrell of the group Boney M performing in a hall at Kloten airport in Zurich, Switzerland. Performer Bobby Farrell, of the 1970's European chart-topping group Boney M, was found dead in his hotel bed Thursday Dec. 30, 2010, while on tour in Russia, his agent said. He was 61.Farrell appeared as scheduled in St. Petersburg Wednesday night, but complained of breathing problems before and after his show, said the agent, John Seine. He had been due to fly to Rome Thursday for a television show. (AP Photo/Keystone, Alessandro Della Bella)AP - Bobby Farrell, whose group Boney M topped the 1970s European charts with its glittering showmanship and blend of disco and Calypso music, was found dead in his hotel bed Thursday while on tour in Russia, his agent said. He was 61.

ShowBiz Minute: Jackson, Richie, 'Spider-Man' (omg!)

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 02:30 PM PST

omg! - Prosecutor says defense will claim Michael Jackson killed himself; Nicole Richie completes probation early; 'Spider-Man' actor leaves intensive care. (Dec. 30)

Paula Abdul Hits Back At Her Naysayers: 'I Am Intelligent!' (omg!)

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 01:44 PM PST

omg! -

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Paula Abdul is just days away from the premiere of her CBS reality series, "Live to Dance," and in the run up to the show's debut, she's hitting back at some of the misconceptions about the former Laker Girl-turned-international-pop-superstar-turned-reality-TV-judge.

Jason Mraz: 23 Reasons Why I Love Fiancee Tristan Prettyman (omg!)

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 01:30 PM PST

omg! - The singer shares all details on his magical beach proposal

Snooki denied New Year's Eve Ball drop (omg!)

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 12:53 PM PST

omg! - Reuters - 2010 will not end with the sight of Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi dropping out of a ball on New Year's Eve in Times Square.

Snooki's ball drop to ring in 2011 from New Jersey (omg!)

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 11:54 AM PST

omg! - AP - Turns out there wasn't room for Snooki in Times Square this New Year's Eve.

Camille Grammer Demands $50 Million in Divorce Settlement (omg!)

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 11:46 AM PST

omg! - The reality star reportedly turned down Kelsey's initial $30 million offer

So Long NYC! Hello Seaside Heights -- Snooki Heads To Jersey For NYE Ball Drop (omg!)

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 11:41 AM PST

omg! -

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. -- Snooki is heading back to the "Jersey Shore" for New Year's Eve.

After her plans to drop from a ball in Times Square as part of MTV's New Year's Eve celebration were nixed, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi is heading home, the network confirmed on Thursday.

Teena Marie death cause unclear; no trauma signs (AP)

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 04:43 AM PST

** DELETES THAT MARIE WAS MOTOWN'S FIRST WHITE FEMALE ACT ** FILE - In this 2005 file image originally released by Universal Music, musician Teena Marie is shown. Marie developed a lasting legacy with her silky soul pipes and with hits like 'Lovergirl,' 'Square Biz,' and 'Fire and Desire' with mentor Rick James, has died. She was 54. (AP Photo/Universal Music, Tracy Jones, file) NO SALESAP - Investigators say an autopsy on R&B singer Teena Marie revealed no signs of trauma, but it likely will be weeks before a cause of death will be determined.

Oprah's network announces 10 show host contestants (AP)

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 09:10 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's new network has announced the 10 contestants competing on "Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star."

Cancer ends 50-year streak for Elvis performer (AP)

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 02:39 AM PST

Ted Prior, 67, dressed as Elvis Presley, holds a guitar as he sits in his home Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, in Galloway Township, N.J. This New Year's Eve, for the first time he can remember, Prior won't be gyrating on a stage somewhere, warning someone not to step on his blue suede shoes. Cancer that has spread throughout his body is forcing Prior to miss a scheduled concert in Ocean City â€AP - This New Year's Eve, for the first time he can remember, Ted Prior won't be gyrating on a stage somewhere, warning someone not to step on his blue suede shoes.

Hearst, DirecTV reach deal on programming fees (AP)

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 02:42 PM PST

AP - DirecTV satellite subscribers around the country will continue to receive network TV stations owned by Hearst Corp. after the two companies reached a new deal over the fees that DirecTV pays the broadcasting company to carry stations on its lineup.

IRS: Val Kilmer owes $500K in back taxes (AP)

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 01:43 PM PST

AP - Val Kilmer owes nearly $500,000 in federal taxes, and a lien has been placed on the "Batman Forever" actor's property, including a New Mexico ranch he's trying to sell.

Wal-Mart stops selling kids CD with profanities (AP)

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 03:00 PM PST

AP - Christina Wilson was getting her 4-year-old son up from a nap and bringing him in to listen to a compact disc his grandparents had given him for Christmas when her husband stopped her — he thought he heard something inappropriate.

Sears, Kmart launch Alpahline online video store (Reuters)

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 05:50 AM PST

Reuters - Sears and Kmart are entering the digital-movie rental and sale industry with the new online video store Alphaline Entertainment.

Snooki ball drop rescued on Jersey shore (Reuters)

Posted: 30 Dec 2010 02:43 PM PST

Nicole Reuters - Fans disappointed that "Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi will not be placed in a large ball and dropped from a building during MTV's New Year's Eve bash from Times Square can rest easy.
Posted by Harshad at 3:09 PM

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