Art experts find possible new da Vinci
TORONTO - Art experts believe they have identified a new Leonardo da Vinci - in part by examining a fingerprint on the canvas.
Nations:U.K. Vatican France Source:(AP)
2009-10-14
Anka gets credit for co-writing Jackson single
LOS ANGELES - With a familiar high-pitched voice counting off one-two-three-four, a new Michael Jackson single debuted online Monday, prompting a hasty response from the singer's estate after Paul Anka revealed he was the song's co-writer.
Nations:U.S. People:Michael Jackson Jimi Hendrix Elvis Presley John Lennon Activities:Michael Jackson Death Source:(AP)
2009-10-13
Australia rate hike a good sign for world economy
WASHINGTON - A move by Australia's central bank to raise its benchmark interest rate, the first major economy to do so since the financial crisis worsened last fall, may signal a vote of confidence in a global recovery.
Nations:South Korea Spain Canada India New Zealand Switzerland Activities:Global Financial Crisis
2009-10-06
Letterman's apologies bring big night in ratings
NEW YORK - David Letterman's apologies to his wife and staff for having sex with co-workers meant another big night in the ratings for the late-night talk-show host.
People:Sarah Palin Jimmy Fallon Conan O'Brien David Letterman Steve Martin Hugh Grant
2009-10-06
Jokes, apologies from David Letterman on his show
NEW YORK - David Letterman, days after revealing on air that he'd been sexually involved with women from his television program, apologized to his wife on Monday's "Late Show," saying she had been "horribly hurt by my behavior" and stating flat-out those affairs "are in the past."
People:Sarah Palin Conan O'Brien David Letterman Hugh Grant Source:(AP)
2009-10-06
Huge hoard of Anglo-Saxon treasure uncovered in UK
LONDON - It's an unprecedented find that could revolutionize ideas about medieval England's Germanic rulers: An amateur treasure-hunter searching a farmer's field with a metal detector unearthed a huge collection of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver artifacts.
Nations:U.K. Source:(AP)
2009-09-25
Photographer Annie Leibovitz's loan repayment due
NEW YORK - Celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz risks losing the copyright to her images -- and her entire life's work -- if she doesn't pay back a $24 million loan due Tuesday.
Nations:U.S. People:Tom Cruise Bruce Springsteen John Lennon Katie Holmes Source:(AP)
2009-09-08
Worldwide farewell to Jackson
PARIS (AFP) - Millions of Michael Jackson fans staged their own worldwide farewell to their idol Tuesday, organising ceremonies to mark his funeral and gathering before giant screens to watch the Los Angeles tribute to the King of Pop.
Nations:U.S. Australia France Russia People:Michael Jackson Nelson Mandela Jennifer Hudson Quincy Jones Smokey Robinson Stevie Wonder Activities:Michael Jackson Death
2009-07-07
Hello Goodbye: Jackson's Beatles rights at risk
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Beatles For Sale?
Nations:U.S. Australia People:Michael Jackson Neil Diamond Bob Dylan Paul McCartney John Lennon Activities:Michael Jackson Death Source:(Reuters)
2009-06-27
Tears and tributes for the flawed 'genius' of pop
LOS ANGELES, June 26, 2009 (AFP) - The world's most powerful figures from politics to entertainment joined in mourning Michael Jackson, hailing him as a musical genius but also grieving over a life filled with tragedy.
Nations:U.S. Denmark Ethiopia Japan People:Michael Jackson Elvis Presley Nicolas Sarkozy Paul McCartney Barack Obama Lionel Richie Activities:Michael Jackson Death
2009-06-27
Jackson lived like king but died awash in debt
LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson the singer was also Michael Jackson the billion-dollar business.
Nations:U.S. France People:Michael Jackson Paul McCartney George Lucas John Lennon Source:(AP)
2009-06-26
Michael Jackson was much more than the King of Pop
NEW YORK - When Michael Jackson anointed himself "King of Pop" over two decades ago, there was considerable rumbling about his hubris: Yes, he may have become a world sensation with record-setting sales of "Thriller," and yes, he may have had a string of No. 1 hits with smashes like "Billie Jean" and "Beat It," but the KING OF ALL POP MUSIC?
People:Michael Jackson James Brown Quincy Jones Stevie Wonder Elvis Presley Justin Timberlake
2009-06-26
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