AP - Despite the lack of a glitzy televised ceremony earlier this year because of the writers strike, the organization that sponsors the Golden Globes dipped into its savings to present $759,865 in grants to film schools and nonprofit organizations at a luncheon honoring the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's new officers.
Reuters - Hayder is trying to memorize the words
to a song by U.S. pop star Britney Spears, Anmar is worried
because his girlfriend has not called and Ali and his best
friend Mohammad wrestle each other as they watch TV.
Reuters - President Hu Jintao said China would
stand by pledges made when it was awarded the Olympics as Games
officials deflected fire over Internet censorship on Friday by
lifting restrictions.
Reuters - Their wardrobes are full of designer
clothes, they drink cocktails at New York City's coolest bars,
dabble in drugs, have sex in places like the back of a
limousine -- all while still in high school.
AP - A 40-year-old documentary about Johnny Cash to air on the Public Broadcasting Service shows him in concert and in casual settings. But unlike the 2005 movie "Walk the Line," there's no mention of his well-documented substance abuse. -- read full article
AP - GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A trapdoor spider species found along the coast of California last year is the new eight-legged tribute to Stephen Colbert.
AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) — From World War II hero to dancer and award-winning actor, Charles Durning has lived a storied life. The 85-year-old added to that resume Thursday with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next to one for his idol, James Cagney.
