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Schreker's opera 'Distant Sound' heard at Bard (AP)
July 31, 2010
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.
Veteran Italian screenwriter Cecchi D'Amico dies (AP)
July 31, 2010AP - 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.
Germany: memorial service for Love Parade victims (AP)
July 31, 2010
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.
Schreker's opera 'Distant Sound' heard at Bard (AP)
July 31, 2010
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.
Large-Cast 'Stage Door' Will Swing Open at DC-Area American Century Theater; Season Announced (Playbill)
July 31, 2010Playbill - The American Century Theater in Arlington, VA, has announced its 2010-11 season, to open with Paddy Chayefsky's The Tenth Man (1959), by the Emmy and Academy Awardwinning writer of the screenplays for "Marty" and "Network."
Britain's Prince Charles urges 'sustainability revolution' (AFP)
July 31, 2010
AFP - Prince Charles on Saturday urged Britain to tackle "possibly the greatest challenge humanity has faced" by creating a more sustainable future.
Ryan Seacrest sad to see Ellen DeGeneres leave American Idol - Monsters and Critics.com
July 31, 2010 The Guardian (blog) | Ryan Seacrest sad to see Ellen DeGeneres leave American Idol Monsters and Critics.com American Idol host Ryan Seacrest has revealed that he is “sad” that Ellen DeGeneres is leaving the show, but that he supports her decision. Bing After-Party for Bing's Celebration of Creative Minds, ... 'American Idol' Runner-Up Crystal Bowersox Calls Ellen DeGeneres 'Amazing' 'American Idol': Fox will take time naming new judges Eyeing J-Lo, 'Idol' banks on judges' rejuvenation |
Clinton wedding frenzy begins in NY town - USA Today
July 31, 2010 Globe and Mail | Clinton wedding frenzy begins in NY town USA Today By Timothy A. Clary, AFP/Getty Images By Sarah Bradshaw, Poughkeepsie (NY) Journal RHINEBECK, NY —Chelsea Clinton's guest list will swell Saturday, as uninvited onlookers try to catch a glimpse of her celebrity attendees and take part in the ... The Big Day: Chelsea Clinton's Wedding Wedding bells ring for Chelsea Clinton Hillary Clinton Goes Glam for Daughter Chelsea's Rehearsal Dinner |
Snooki Is Free! - New York Magazine
July 31, 2010 USA Today | Snooki Is Free! New York Magazine You can cancel your rallies, protests, and Seaside Heights boycotts, everyone: justice has been served, and Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, has been released from jail. The Jersey Shore star went behind bars yesterday for disorderly conduct, but Snookums ... Jersey Shore's Snooki Snookers Obama The Funniest Lawyer in NJ Takes on Snooki and Friends 'Jersey Shore' Scores; Snooki Is Arrested |
'Schmucks' edges 'Inception' at Friday boxoffice - Hollywood Reporter
July 31, 2010 CBC.ca | 'Schmucks' edges 'Inception' at Friday boxoffice Hollywood Reporter The comedy "Dinner for Schmucks," in which Steve Carell turns in another goofy performance as a triumphant nerd, narrowly outpaced the fever dream that is "Inception" at the North American boxoffice on Friday. The PG-13-rated joke-fest, ... Filmgoers eating up 'Dinner' Friday Box Office: Solid 8.4M Bucks for 'Schmucks' 'Dinner for Schmucks' boasts strong Friday; 'Charlie St. Cloud' lands in fifth ... |
