Friday, April 1, 2011

Yahoo! News: Politics News

Yahoo! News: Politics News


APNewsBreak: Calif. event for Gandhi book canceled (AP)

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 01:59 PM PDT

AP - An event planned in California for a Mahatma Gandhi biography banned in part of India has been canceled.

Lohan, rehab worker heard yelling on 911 call (AP)

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 01:25 PM PDT

FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2011 file photo, actress  Lindsay Lohan is shown at an NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Laker and the New York Knicks in Los Angeles. Authorities released the 911 call made by Dawn Holland, a Betty Ford Center worker claiming that Lindsay Lohan hit her during a December argument at the facility.  (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, file)AP - A rehab worker is heard on a newly released recording telling a 911 operator that Lindsay Lohan hit her and telling the actress to pack her bags to leave rehab during a December argument.


April Fools' Day noted online with spoof redesigns (AP)

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 01:48 PM PDT

In this screen image released by FunnyOrDie.com, the homepage for the popular comedy video website 'Funny or Die,' is shown with an April Fools’ Day redesign featuring teenage viral video star Rebecca Black. (AP Photo/FunnyOrDie.com)AP - The online world got an April Fools' Day makeover as YouTube rolled out 1911 viral videos and the Huffington Post put up a mock pay wall.


Fox Picks Up Howie Mandel's Mobbed to Series (omg!)

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 02:26 PM PDT

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Following the successful debut of Mobbed, the surprise flash mob special hosted by Howie Mandel, Fox has ordered it to series for eight episodes, Deadline.com reports.

Based on a format from the Deal or No Deal host, Darryl Trell and Howard Kitrosser, Mobbed adds a hidden-camera element to the ever-popular flash mobs springing up around the world and on television shows, including...

Why Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Felt 'Unfeminine' While Kissing Shia LaBeouf In 'Transformers' Sequel (omg!)

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 02:20 PM PDT

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- When model-turned-actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley locked lips with Shia LaBeouf in the upcoming "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," she wasn't feeling her sexiest.

Access Hollywood's Billy Bush caught up with the British Victoria's Secret beauty - who was given the Female Star of Tomorrow award at CinemaCon 2011 in Las Vegas on Thursday - and found out if Rosie's statuesque height was awkward while shooting the Michael Bay movie.

Pregnant Victoria Beckham Didn't Want "Another Penis in the House" (omg!)

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 02:19 PM PDT

omg! - "She thinks there are too many in the house already," her husband David jokes of their male-dominated household

Malcolm McDowell Heads to Psych for Season Premiere (omg!)

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 02:19 PM PDT

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Malcolm McDowell will guest-star in the season premiere of Psych, E! Online reports.

McDowell will play...

Blake Lively Reveals Who Demanded She Go Brunette In 'Green Lantern'; Will Star Sapphire Appear In Movie? (omg!)

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 02:13 PM PDT

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Blake Lively ditched her blonde locks for the upcoming "Green Lantern," and she revealed to Access Hollywood's Billy Bush who exactly pushed her to go brunette for the role.

Kate Middleton's Favorite Burger Is 805 Calories! (omg!)

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 02:09 PM PDT

omg! - Us reveals the princess-to-be's secret London: her fave manicure spot, shops, eatery, health club and more!

Rihanna's Wild Hair in WeHo (omg!)

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 02:01 PM PDT

omg! - Rihanna shows off her crazy red coif while dining in West Hollywood.

After 5 decades, R. Crumb's art shocks, edifies (AP)

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 10:42 AM PDT

In this March 24, 2011 photo, comic book author and illustrator Robert Crumb is shown during an interview at the Society of Illustrators in New York. Crumb has an exhibit on display through April 30, 2011 at the Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)AP - Robert Crumb finds it odd that 90 pieces of his work are hanging on the wall or protected under glass at a new exhibit featuring the underground "Zap Comix," "Bijou Funnies" and so many more.


Filmmaker: Give `The Kennedys' miniseries a chance (AP)

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 10:28 AM PDT

In this publicity image released by ReelzChannelL, Greg Kinnear portrays John F. Kennedy in a scene from the eight-part movie, 'The Kennedys,' premiering Sunday, April 3, 2011 on the ReelzChannel network. (AP Photo/ReelzChannel)AP - Joel Surnow is adamant that the Kennedy family legacy will survive and even be enriched by his eight-part TV miniseries that starts this weekend.


Seeing another side of Dr. Drew Pinsky (AP)

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 01:28 PM PDT

FILE - In this Dec. 14, 2010 file photo, TV personality Doctor Drew Pinksy arrives at the Blu-ray and DVD release party for the animated film 'Family Guy: It's a Trap' in Los Angeles. Pinsky and the HLN network will debut his weekday prime-time talk show, 'Dr Drew,' on Monday. It will focus on the motivations behind people in the news, and air each night at 9 p.m. ET and PT. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg, file)AP - There's more to Dr. Drew Pinsky's life than substance-abusing celebrities.


Sheen kicks off 20-city tour Sat. night in Detroit (AP)

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 01:34 PM PDT

The marquee of the Fox Theater is shown in Detroit, Friday, April 1, 2011. Actor Charlie Sheen's 20-city road show, called 'My Violent Torpedo of Truth/Defeat is Not an Option,' kicks off Saturday night at the theater in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP - Charlie Sheen has been, duh, winning in the showbiz world for years, starring in top-grossing movies and hit TV shows. He even wrote a book of poetry 20 years ago.


Network orders Howie Mandel's "Mobbed".' to series (Reuters)

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 01:58 PM PDT

Reuters - U.S. network Fox has ordered Howie Mandel's "Mobbed" reality special to series with an eight-episode pickup, The Hollywood Reporter confirms.

Oregon lawmakers review film subsidy expansion (AP)

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 02:46 PM PDT

AP - Oregon lawmakers are looking at expanding tax credits that support incentives for companies that produce movies and television shows in Oregon.

Review: Smithsonian Anthology a wide overview (AP)

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 11:59 AM PDT

In this CD box set cover released by Smithsonian Folkways Recordings,  'Jazz: The Smithsonian Anthology' is shown. (AP Photo/ Smithsonian Folkways Recordings)AP - "Jazz: The Smithsonian Anthology" (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings)


Netflix to stream "Glee," "Sons of Anarchy" (Reuters)

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 11:32 AM PDT

Reuters - Netflix said Friday that it has expanded a distribution deal with News Corp.'s Twentieth Century Fox that will make some past seasons of U.S. network Fox hit show "Glee" and FX's "Sons of Anarchy," as well as older series, available for instant streaming.

Auction raises $1.4 million for environmental causes (Reuters)

Posted: 31 Mar 2011 05:10 PM PDT

Reuters - A green auction at Christie's to benefit the environment raised $1.4 million, with bidders paying $100,000 for a trip to the hottest Oscars parties or a day with former President Bill Clinton.

How Jake Gyllenhaal wooed director for "Source Code" (Reuters)

Posted: 01 Apr 2011 02:11 PM PDT

Reuters - Jake Gyllenhaal lobbied for Duncan Jones to direct action thriller "Source Code," in theaters today up against the PG-13 re-release of "The King's Speech."

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