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"Repo Men" an aggressively ridiculous thriller (Reuters)

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:57:33 -0400

Reuters - The future looks awfully predictable (underscore "awfully") in "Repo Men," a blood-soaked, derivative and increasingly ridiculous sci-fi thriller in which Jude Law and Forest Whitaker play a pair of hotshot repossession agents who forcefully remove artificial organs from those who fall behind on their payments.

First 'American Idol' finalist booted (AP)

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:45:32 -0400

AP - Lacey Brown is down and out on "American Idol."

First 'American Idol' finalist booted (AP)

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:45:31 -0400

AP - Lacey Brown is down and out on "American Idol."

Reagan 'GE Theater' tapes restored, go to library (AP)

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:43:05 -0400

AP - All 208 episodes of television's "General Electric Theater," hosted by then-actor Ronald Reagan, were delivered to former first lady Nancy Reagan on Wednesday as part of the two-year celebration of the late president's 100th birthday.

Kirstie Alley promotes her newest diet, reality show

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:28:32 -0400

Kirstie Alley describes herself as "that fat actress who gained weight and then lost it, and then gained it again."

Mesa emerges as bidder for Disney's Miramax: sources (Reuters)

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:30:23 -0400

Reuters - Mesa Global, an investment banking firm co-founded by former Creative Artists Agency executive Mark Patricof, has emerged as a potential bidder for Walt Disney Co's Miramax film unit ahead of an offer deadline on Friday, said sources familiar with the matter.

Marie Osmond cancels Las Vegas shows for the week (AP)

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:25:36 -0400

AP - Donny and Marie Osmond are canceling their shows this week at the Flamingo Las Vegas hotel while she copes with the death of her son.

How to Reclaim Your Attention | Zen Habits

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0400

ContentFlow

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0400

Ask H&FJ: Four Ways to Mix Fonts

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0400

10 Amazing Life Lessons You Can Learn From Albert Einstein - by Dumb Little Man

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0400

MoodTurn.com - Adjust your mood, relax and enjoy // Rainforest

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0400

How To Use Curves in Photoshop | Tutorial9

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0400

Meet the Pseudo Class Selectors | CSS-Tricks

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0400

Random Key Generator

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0400

Why you only need to test with five users (explained): Measuring Usability

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0400

Lumzy

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0400

8 Easy Twitter Monitoring Ideas | Social Media Examiner

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0400

If I Launched a Startup | The Startup Lawyer

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0400

Marvel a marvel in diffuse 'Book of Grace' in NY (AP)

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:38:11 -0400

AP - Elizabeth Marvel is one of those chameleon-like stage actresses fiercely committed to character. Whatever the play — from "A Streetcar Named Desire" off-Broadway to "Top Girls" on Broadway — she transforms herself, each portrait totally different and totally credible.

Drunken thief takes singer Justin Moore's guitar (AP)

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:25:53 -0400

AP - Country singer Justin Moore knows his fans can get rowdy — maybe sometimes to a fault.

Winslet, Mendes 'just grew apart'

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:25:43 -0400

So far, there's no finger-pointing or fiery accusations marking the end of the nearly seven-year marriage between Kate Winslet and director Sam Mendes: In fact, a source tells PEOPLE the couple "just grew apart."

Trump is reviving 'Apprentice' with regular folks (AP)

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:07:10 -0400

AP - Donald Trump isn't firing "The Celebrity Apprentice," but he's bringing back the regular edition of the show with 14 ordinary job-hunters plagued by the economic crisis.

Esparza, Hibbert, Conlee and Blumenkrantz Join Cast of Encores! 'Anyone Can Whistle' (Playbill)

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:05:35 -0400

Playbill - Ral Esparza, Edward Hibbert, John Ellison Conlee and Jeff Blumenkrantz will join the previously announced Tony Award winners Donna Murphy and Sutton Foster in the City Center Encores! production of Anyone Can Whistle.

Middle Distance Runner takes success personally

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:43:28 -0400

In 1971, 1981 or 1991, Middle Distance Runner, the indie-pop craftsmen from Washington, D.C., might have become the biggest band in America.

Sandra Bullock pulls out of London premiere

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:29:11 -0400

Freshly minted Oscar winner Sandra Bullock has abruptly pulled out of the London premiere of her film "The Blind Side."

Arrest linked to Corey Haim death

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:12:04 -0400

An arrest has been made in connection with the investigation of actor Corey Haim's death, a spokesman for California's attorney general said Wednesday.

Irish music plays proudly on St. Patrick's Day

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:00:20 -0400

The fiddles and bagpipes are playing Irish music all over the country on Wednesday, St. Patrick's Day, but there's more to the songs from the Emerald Isle than renditions of "Danny Boy" once a year.

TV chefs whose shows burned to a crisp

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:44:24 -0400

Should celebrity chefs stick to stand-and-stir shows?

Posner says he failed to source material for book (AP)

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:36:34 -0400

AP - An author and journalist who resigned last month from the Internet news site The Daily Beast over allegations of lifting material acknowledged that passages in his latest book are similar to those of another writer.

'New Moon' director gets away from frenzy

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:30:07 -0400

Chris Weitz was determined to get the moon right. And when you have a movie about vampires and werewolves whose fans pay attention to every detail, it's important to get the moon right.

Shia LaBeouf: What I love about Carey Mulligan

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:16:42 -0400

Shia LaBeouf isn't usually shy about discussing his personal life. But when it comes to his Oscar-nominated girlfriend, Carey Mulligan, he's uncharacteristically tight-lipped.

Fashion's Florals Are a Sign of the Season

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:12:14 -0400

Along with crocuses and daffodils comes another surefire sign of spring: florals in fashion. The garden-party look is a seasonal classic, but...

Madonna designs Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:07:52 -0400

MILAN (Reuters Life!) Madonna has teamed up with Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana to design a collection of sunglasses. The first six...

Phillips-Van Heusen to buy Hilfiger for $3 billion

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:05:18 -0400

NEW YORK/BANGALORE (Reuters) Phillips-Van Heusen (PVH.N), owner of the Calvin Klein label, agreed to buy fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger from...

Calvin Klein parent to buy Tommy Hilfiger for $3B

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:04:25 -0400

NEW YORK Two iconic American clothing labels preppy Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, known for its modern aesthetic are coming together under...

Prada denies it wanted 'fat' managers sacked in Japan

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:03:16 -0400

MILAN, Italy (AFP) Italian fashion house Prada on Monday dismissed allegations by its former top retail manager in Japan that it had harassed her...

Foursquare Introduces New Tools for Businesses - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0400

40 Free Minimalist And High Quality Fonts | Graphic and Web Design Blog -Resources And Tutorials

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0400

16 Facebook Applications to Boost Popularity of Facebook Fan Page | Social @ Blogging Tracker

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0400

Corey Haim remembered at family funeral

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:04:19 -0400

About 200 close friends and family filled the Steeles College Memorial Chapel in Thornhill, Ontario on Tuesday to remember Corey Haim, who died last week in Burbank, Calif.

Calvin Klein owner buys Tommy Hilfiger brand: statement

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:39:57 -0400

LONDON (AFP) The company behind Calvin Klein has bought fellow US fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger for 2.2 billion euros (3.0 billion dollars),...

Miu Miu's Regal Pop

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:39:05 -0400

Paris It was 1960s modernism meets Louis XIV at the latest collection of Miu Miu, the final show of Paris fashion week that ended Wednesday...

Digital mirror: fashion brands convey glamour online

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:38:24 -0400

MILAN (Reuters) With videos of catwalk shows, pictures of glamorous models and a catalog of chic products, luxury brands are creating "digital...

After "Avatar," Japan fashion show to go 3D

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:36:16 -0400

TOKYO (Reuters Life!) Move over, Na'vis: some of Japan's top models will strut down the catwalk in a 3D fashion event this weekend, highlighting...

Louis Vuitton's womanhood celebration closes Paris

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 05:35:26 -0400

PARIS After a week of shows dominated by the rail-thin teens who are ubiquitous on today's catwalks, Paris fall-winter ready-to-wear 2010-11...

Miu Miu's Regal Pop (Fashion Wire Daily)

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:32:00 -0500

Fashion Wire Daily - It was 1960s modernism meets Louis XIV at the latest collection of Miu Miu, the final show of Paris fashion week that ended Wednesday evening, March 10.

Fashion's latest fixation: 3D (The Newsroom)

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:49:17 -0500

The Newsroom - Burberry has become the premiere brand to break through fashion week's fourth wall this season by staging the world's first-ever global 3D fashion show. (To note, the British fashion brand wasn't the only one to engage with the technology conceived more than half-a-century ago: Los Angeles tailored menswear label Native Son's New York Fashion Week presentation included a multi-dimensional video that required 3D glasses for viewing.)