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Christopher Innvar, Robert Petkoff, Henny Russell Cast in 'Absurd Person' at Barrington (Playbill)

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:17:52 GMT

Playbill - Barrington Stage Company's new production of Alan Ayckbourn's Absurd Person Singular, the comedy of three British couples in three kitchens on three successive Christmas eves, will feature Julia Coffey, BSC regular Christopher Innvar, Graeme Malcolm, Robert Petkoff, Henny Russell and Finnerty Steeves. Performances play BSC's mainstage in Pittsfield, MA, Aug. 12-29.

Indie band One Ring Zero explores the universe (Reuters)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:52:09 GMT

Reuters - Making an album about such seemingly simple concepts as food or ice cream trucks might seem like a fool's errand, but for Brooklyn indie duo One Ring Zero, those concepts have led to opportunities to perform at events including book award ceremonies and children's festivals.

Schreker's opera 'Distant Sound' heard at Bard (AP)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:58:09 GMT

AP - His name is all but forgotten today, but a century ago Franz Schreker was considered perhaps the most important operatic composer since Richard Wagner.

Spike Lee screens film that includes oil spill (AP)

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 03:48:38 GMT

AP - Spike Lee screened some of his new HBO documentary that includes a look at the massive BP Gulf oil spill and says no one from the oil giant is speaking to him.

Malaysia TV completes quest for Muslim role model (AP)

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:55:48 GMT

AP - An Islamic reality TV show that made its contestants counsel promiscuous teenagers and bury corpses has named a 26-year-old mosque prayer leader as Malaysia's top role model for young Muslims.

Germany: memorial service for Love Parade victims (AP)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:15:52 GMT

AP - Thousands of grief-stricken mourners watched in tears on Saturday as rescue workers lit one white candle for every one of the 21 people crushed to death in a tunnel at the Love Parade techno music festival.

ABC Family's Paul Lee named boss of ABC network (AP)

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:10:17 GMT

AP - Paul Lee, who as head of ABC Family invigorated the once-flagging cable channel, has been appointed president of the ABC Entertainment Group. His responsibilities include the ratings-challenged ABC broadcast network.

Spokesman: Gabor to go home from hospital Friday (AP)

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:28:58 GMT

AP - Doctors plan to let Zsa Zsa Gabor return home Friday, about three weeks after the 93-year-old actress was hospitalized with a broken hip.

One For Me, One For You: A New Approach to Holiday Giving at Gap (Fashion Wire Daily)

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:12:00 GMT

Fashion Wire Daily - In a technology-obsessed world, where new gadgets top everyone's holiday gift wish-lists, it's up to clothing retailers to come up with new ways to entice customers to give wearable items as gifts. Gone are the days when a new pair of socks or pajamas can hold their own against a video game console or smartphone, which is something that Gap's creative director Patrick Robinson had in mind when he designed the Holiday 2010 collection.

Spokesman: Gabor to go home from hospital Friday (AP)

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:28:58 GMT

AP - Doctors plan to let Zsa Zsa Gabor return home Friday, about three weeks after the 93-year-old actress was hospitalized with a broken hip.

Malaysia TV completes quest for Muslim role model (AP)

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:55:48 GMT

AP - An Islamic reality TV show that made its contestants counsel promiscuous teenagers and bury corpses has named a 26-year-old mosque prayer leader as Malaysia's top role model for young Muslims.

Schreker's opera 'Distant Sound' heard at Bard (AP)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:58:10 GMT

AP - His name is all but forgotten today, but a century ago Franz Schreker was considered perhaps the most important operatic composer since Richard Wagner.

As Emmys host, Jimmy Fallon aims not to offend (Reuters)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:50:09 GMT

Reuters - Conan O'Brien and David Letterman have provided a valuable lesson for Jimmy Fallon, the comedian told journalists Friday. "The one thing I've learned from (O'Brien and Letterman) is (that) hosting 'Late Night' is a one-way ticket to not hosting 'The Tonight Show," the comedian quipped.

Veteran Italian screenwriter Cecchi D'Amico dies (AP)

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:12:52 GMT

AP - Screenwriter Suso Cecchi D'Amico, who emerged from the male-dominated post-war Italian cinema to become a celebrated artist and contribute to such milestones as "Bicycle Thieves" and "The Leopard," died Saturday at age 96.

Spokesman: Gabor to go home from hospital Friday (AP)

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:28:58 GMT

AP - Doctors plan to let Zsa Zsa Gabor return home Friday, about three weeks after the 93-year-old actress was hospitalized with a broken hip.