New prize honors artists age 35 and under (AP)

Posted on December 8th, 2009 by Yahoo! News: Gossip/Celebrity News in Uncategorized
AP - A new prize recognizing artists age 35 and under would provide the winner with $100,000 and help from mentors like Jeff Koons and Damien Hirst, the prize's creator announced Tuesday. Read more...
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Can Cameron deliver Titanic results on `Avatar?’ (AP)

Posted on December 8th, 2009 by Yahoo! News: Movie News in Uncategorized

James Cameron, director of 'Avatar,' poses for a picture in Los Angeles, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)AP - A colossal budget, visionary technology and a down-to-the-wire workload on a film whose fortunes are a real question mark.


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The top 10 singles and albums on iTunes (AP)

Posted on December 8th, 2009 by Yahoo! News: Music News in Uncategorized

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II meets American singer Lady Gaga (right) following the Royal Variety Performance in Blackpool, England Monday Dec. 7, 2009. The Queen was entertained by some of the world's top talent tonight at the Royal Variety Performance, with pop singer Lady GaGa closing the show. The Royal Variety Performance, which is held annually, features a wide range of artists from all aspects of popular entertainment and show business (AP Photo /Leon Neal, pool)AP - iTunes' top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending Dec. 7, 2009:


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IMAX bets on China growth (Reuters)

Posted on December 8th, 2009 by Yahoo! News: Movie News in Uncategorized
Reuters - Giant-screen movie operator IMAX Corp said on Tuesday that it was in talks with at least five film companies in China as the company moves to cement its presence in Asia. Read more...
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Despite debt, it’s show business as usual at Dubai film gala (AFP)

Posted on December 8th, 2009 by Yahoo! News: Gossip/Celebrity News in Uncategorized

Algerian director Lyes Salem speaks after receiving an award during the closing ceremony of the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) in 2008. Despite an alarming debt crisis, Dubai is rolling out the red carpet this year again with its usual splendour for movie stars as the Gulf state's sixth annual film festival kicks off on Wednesday.(AFP/File/Houda Ibrahim)AFP - Despite an alarming debt crisis, Dubai is rolling out the red carpet with its usual splendour for movie stars as the Gulf state's sixth annual film festival kicks off on Wednesday.


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