OPERA HAMLET

2010-03-16T23:32:16Z

In this photo provided by the Metropolitan Opera, Simon Keenlyside performs in the title role of "Hamlet," during the dress rehearsal Friday March 12, 2010, at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. (AP Photo/Metropolitan Opera, Marty Sohl)

Melancholy Hamlet returns to Met after 113 years

2010-03-16T23:15:13Z

<div id="subtitle">To see or not to see? Simon Keenlyside makes Met opera revival of Thomas' 'Hamlet' worthwhile</div><div><p>Ambroise Thomas' "Hamlet" was last performed at the Metropolitan Opera in 1897, and it's easy to see why more than a century passed before its revival.</p><p>Even with two outstanding singing actors...

"The Price Is Right" 45th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards Special

2010-03-16T22:30:57Z

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 16: Musician Blake Shelton appears on "The Price is Right" at CBS Television City on March 16, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/

Rolling Stones tunes supply 'Idol' surprises

2010-03-16T20:45:09Z

<div id="subtitle">Rolling Stones tunes supply surprises during first round of 'American Idol' finals</div><div><p>Tim Urban couldn't get any satisfaction on "American Idol."</p><p>The judges dismissed Urban's reggae rendition of "Under My Thumb" during a night of Rolling Stones tunes in...

32nd Annual New York City Police Foundation Gala

2010-03-16T20:33:18Z

NEW YORK - MARCH 16: (L-R) New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly, Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone attend the 32nd Annual New York City Police Foundation Gala at The Waldorf=Astor...

Premiere Of "The Bounty Hunter" - Outside Arrivals

2010-03-16T18:45:51Z

NEW YORK - MARCH 16: Actress Jennifer Aniston attends the premiere of "The Bounty Hunter" at Ziegfeld Theatre on March 16, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/

Warrant issued for Lil Wayne in Arizona case

2010-03-16T17:45:31Z

<div id="subtitle">Judge in Arizona issues bench warrant after jailed rapper Lil Wayne fails to appear in court</div><div><p>An Arizona judge issued a bench warrant Tuesday for Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Wayne after he failed to appear for a hearing on drug and weapons charges because he is serving jail time in Ne...

Rapper DMX sentenced to six months in Arizona jail

2010-03-16T17:45:25Z

<div><p>PHOENIX (Reuters) - An Arizona judge sentenced rapper and actor DMX on Tuesday to six months in a Phoenix jail for violating his probation by regularly using drugs, court officials said.</p><p>The rapper, whose real name is Tilda Swinton arriving at Heathrow from Chicago London, England - 16.03.10

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the tourist filmset

2010-03-16T18:33:11Z

Johnny Depp dressed in pale blue pyjamas, films a scene for the movie 'The Tourist' on location at the Mercato del Pesce. Venice, Italy - 15.03.10

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johnny depp double 2

2010-03-16T18:32:37Z

Johnny Depp's stunt double jumps from a building for the shooting of 'The Tourist' at the Mercato della fruta del Rialto Venice, Italy, 15.03.10

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school run 2

2010-03-16T18:32:14Z

Elle Macpherson takes her child to school London, England - 16.03.10

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rock and roll hall of fame

2010-03-16T18:31:39Z

Faith Hill 25th Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony - Press Room at the Waldorf Astoria hotel New York City, USA - 15.03.10

Rapper DMX ordered to 6 months in Phoenix jail

2010-03-16T17:31:25Z

<div id="subtitle">Judge orders rapper DMX to spend 6 months in Phoenix jail, undergo mental health evaluation</div><div><p>A judge has ordered rapper DMX to spend six months in a Phoenix jail for violating probation and to undergo a mental health evaluation.</p><p>DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, admitted in court Tuesday to a single ...

New book by Bob Marley's son strains legend's family ties

2010-03-16T15:17:17Z

<div><p>A son of reggae legend Bob Marley, Ky-Mani Marley, has written a new book claiming he was deprived of his father's fortune for years by the reggae star's widow.</p><p>Ky-Mani Marley's "Dear Dad" hit booksellers' stands February 6, when the late reggae icon would have turned 65.</p><p>It quickly became a major headache for the 34-year-old, who had second thoughts about the book, realizing the family sq...

Sony, Jackson estate ink 250-million-dollar deal

2010-03-16T15:17:05Z

<div><p>Sony and administrators for Michael Jackson's estate confirmed Tuesday they signed a 250-million-dollar deal that will include releasing new music the pop icon was working on before his death.</p><p>The landmark deal would give the entertainment giant distribution rights for all of Jackson's material until 2017, a source close to the matter told AFP, adding the deal would be worth about 250 million doll...

The Wide and Varied Lyrics and Music From the 90s

2010-03-16T21:19:31Z

The music from the 90s can be described by one word: diverse. Earlier parts of the decade saw the success of bands like Nirvana with their vague but catchy anthem for the youth, ?Smells Like Teen Spirit.? At the end of the 90s, people saw the popularity of boy bands and girl bands, their songs with lyrics reeking of cheesy romantic sentiments (and the occasional lyrics containing sincere intentions for empowerment, like the songs of ...

Lyricists Aren?t Always Poets: Some of the Worst Song Lyrics

2010-03-16T21:14:13Z

Lyrics are often considered as poetry for the masses; in turn, those who write lyrics are considered as poets. This idea may not be true all the time, but it is applicably to a few notably artists. Norah Jones, Tupac, Jewel, and Paul McCartney are noted writers of lyrics (and creators of music too, of course), and their lyric...

Madrid lands 2010 MTV European music awards

2010-03-16T14:16:06Z

<div><p>Madrid will host the host the 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards ceremony on November 7, organisers said Tuesday.</p><p>It will be the second time the annual event has been held in Spain after Barcelona in 2002.</p><p>The ceremony, which has a pote...

`Toy Story' creator Pixar earns theater award

2010-03-16T14:15:35Z

<div id="subtitle">`Toy Story,' `Up' creator Pixar Animation earns award from theater owners at Nevada convention</div><div><p>The makers of "Up," "WALL-E" and other Academy Award-winning cartoons have taken home a new prize.</p><p>

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