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Bill Gates Prepares For His First Week Outside Microsoft
We are entering a new era as of next week, an era with Bill Gates as the world's greatest...
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Domain Names To Break Free
Tired of the same old domain names? The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers is...
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Facebook Offers More Safety to Children
After long
negotiations, social networking site Facebook agreed Thursday on a safety plan...
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Yahoo Uses New Tool
Starting today, a new security feature will be available for
users who search the internet using...
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BBC & ITV: Free U.K. Satellite TV Service For Everyone!
How does free satellite TV sound? Terrifying, if you’re a U.K. service provider cashing in on...
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Xerox Develops New Paper Technology
The Palo Alto Research Center
funded by Xerox is developing a new type of paper that can be reused...
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Adobe’s Open Source Project: Free Access For Rapid Innovation
Adobe Systems
Inc. announced today the availability of the Open Screen Project, meant to
improve...
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Update: YouTube Blocked in Pakistan
On Sunday, Google’s owned YouTube went down for about an
hour, from 11:30am PST to around 12:24...
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BBC to Sell Television Shows via Apple’s iTunes
The British Broadcast Corp. plans to sell some of its
popular television shows in the United
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People Power, Electric Power that Is
Researchers from Simon Fraser University in Canada, and the University of Pittsburgh and the...
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MySpace Opens Up to Third-Party Apps
As MySpace announced at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco, it opened its platform for developers...
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‘Developer Platform’ From MySpace To be Launched
MySpace will allow software developers to sign up starting
Wednesday for the software that will...
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BBC Coming Soon On MySpace TV
An upcoming partnership between
BBC and MySpace is said to be officially confirmed on Thursday,...
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Microsoft Acquires Mapping Services Provider Multimap
United Kingdom based provider of mapping and location-based services, Multimap.com, was acquired by...
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Ultra-High Resolution Photo Map of Antarctica
An ultra-high resolution map of Antarctica was released Tuesday by NASA and its partners. The map...
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Leopard's Firewall Does Not Work As Expected
Apple's new operating system, Mac OS X Leopard (10.5), which sold 2 million copies over its first...
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Microsoft Tries to Launch XBL in Europe with BBC Content
Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Elite launch in Europe last month is to be followed by the launch of the Xbox...
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Yahoo Claims It Followed The Law In China Rights Case
Yesterday Yahoo has asked a US federal judge to dismiss the lawsuit
in which the Internet company...
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YouTube Seeks Depositions From Comedians Colbert and Steward
The 1 billion dollars lawsuit intended in March by Viacom to
YouTube promises funny moments as...
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BBC’s iPlayer Debuts with Protests
BBC has reached the stage of limited public beta testing for its craved iPlayer, an application...
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Movies
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"Friends" Movie Not in the Works
Rumors regarding plans to bring 1990s hit series “Friends” to the big screen have been...
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McAvoy Didn’t Like Kissing Foxy Angelina Jolie in “Wanted”
Actors Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy respected the Hollywood custom of expressing their...
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The Incredible Hulk Has a New Face
It’s Edward Norton’s face. And it’s still scary, but with
more expressions.
First of all, I...
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Mel Gibson Back on Screen in “Edge of Darkness”
After keeping a low profile since his drunken anti-Semitic remarks made on July 2006, Mel Gibson...
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Disney Launches Nature Film Unit Disneynature
Motivated by the success it had at the box office with “March of the Penguins,” The Walt Disney Co....
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“The Simpsons” Back on Venezuelan TV
After being removed from the Venezuelan TV because it was considered unsuitable for children and...
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Nicolas Cage and Kathleen Turner Make Peace
Nicolas Cage has accepted a public apology from his “Peggy Sue Got Married” co-star...
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Rocking Premiere of “Shine a Light”
Hundreds of excited fans of the Rolling Stones gathered in
London’s Leicester Square for the UK...
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Jude Law Speaks Out On Anthony Minghella's Death
Hours after the news of famous British director Anthony Minghella's death broke, actor Jude Law...
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Upcoming TV Series Based On “The No 1. Ladies’ Detective Agency”
HBO has joined the Weinstein Co.
and the BBC for a TV drama based on Alexander McCall Smith’s book...
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Other Boleyn Girl Sneaks Up On Box Office
Casting Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson as rival sisters in the historical romance...
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Movie Review: ‘The Other Boleyn Girl’
“The Other Boleyn Girl,” the adaptation of Philippa
Gregory’s novel, promises to be a story of...
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Betrayal and Seduction From ‘The Other Boleyn Girl’
“The Other Boleyn Girl,” the adaptation of Philippa
Gregory’s novel, promises to be a story of...
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Rain Doesn’t Scare Oscar Organizers
As weather forecasters
predicted rain in California
in the next 48 hours, film stars that will be...
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"Wolf Man" Has A New Director
Director Mark Romanek left Universal horror film remake “The Wolf Man” less than a week...
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Poetic Title Revealed for New Bond Film
The title for the 22nd James Bond film featuring the world famous smooth British secret agent was...
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Sundance Film Festival, A Breath Of Fresh Air
With the Hollywood strikers
still on, the Sundance Film Festival which opens Thursday might bring...
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Jennifer Garner Negotiating to Star in "Truth"
If all goes well, Jennifer Garner could star alongside British actor Ricky Gervais in the indie...
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“Hotel Babylon” on BBC America
“Hotel Babylon” is the new 16-episode series on BBC America.
Similar to Aaron Spelling’s “Hotel”...
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Music
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Amy Winehouse Performs At Nelson Mandela Birthday Concert
Despite her recent health problems, the British singer Amy
Winehouse has performed at Nelson...
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Boy George Denied Visa to US
Former Culture Club frontman Boy George has been denied a visa to enter the United States,...
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Amy Winehouse in Hospital after Fainting
British singer Amy Winehouse was in her London home Monday when she fainted; luckily, her...
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Uncomfortable Chris Martin Walks Out on Interview
Leave it to Coldplay frontman Chris Martin to say he is uncomfortable with an interview and quietly...
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Amy Winehouse's 'Bond' Song Scrapped
British soul singer Amy Winehouse, who supposedly started working on a possible music theme for the...
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Coldplay Has Flowers for Fans. Sort of.
Each loving fan will receive a pretty “Violet Hill” from
British super group Coldplay, as a taste...
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Prince Plays Coachella, Covers Radiohead
Pop star Prince thrilled 60,000 U.S. festival fans with his magnificent performance at California's...
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U2 Sign Interesting Deal with Live Nation
Veteran Irish rockers U2 have signed a 12-year deal with concert promoter Live Nation to handle the...
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Axl Rose Accepts Challenge from Dr. Pepper
After many months in which the new announced album of “Guns
N Roses” did not appear, soft drink...
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Suspected Overdose in Death of Bailey Rae's Husband
A pathologist’s report presented to the coroner during a hearing on Thursday shows that the...
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Bailey Rae’s Husband Mourned by Fans
Police are still awaiting results of the toxicology tests
that could explain the death of Jason...
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Madonna in the US Hall of Fame
Although there were many who questioned whether Madonna’s
music could be called rock’n’roll, the...
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Singer Lisa Marie Presley To Sue The Daily Mail
According to BBC News, the pregnant star Lisa Marie Presley
is planning to sue the Daily Mail for...
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Timberlake To Produce “Problem With Women”
The Grammy-winning pop star Justin Timberlake teamed with the
production company Reveille to...
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Report: Hell’s Angels Planned To Kill Mick Jagger
Mick Jagger, the singer from the Rolling Stones, managed to
escape an assassination attempt almost...
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New York Philharmonic Arrives in North Korea
The New York Philharmonic, which is scheduled to play on Tuesday in Pyongyang, arrived in North...
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Sir Paul McCartney and His Former Lady Return to Court
The ongoing divorce between former Beatle Paul McCartney and animal rights activist Heather Mills...
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Tom Petty Couldn’t Refuse Super Bowl Offer
Although he admitted that he isn’t a big football fan, Tom Petty said he couldn’t refuse performing...
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Music Sales Dropped 10 Percent Last Year
Digital music sales increased significantly last year, but overall music sales dropped. The...
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Amy Winehouse's Alleged Crack Habit on Camera
A video has leaked on the Internet allegedly showing troubled British singer Amy Winehouse taking...
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‘Clash of the Choirs’: Happy Holiday Show
NBC’s “Clash of the Choirs” it’s a mix of uplifting wannabe
singers and regional spirit with a...
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Amy Winehouse Cancels Everything While Husband In Jail
The troubled British singer announced the cancellation of her ongoing U.K. tour, as well as all...
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Led Zeppelin Considering World Tour
The freshly regrouped British rock band Led Zeppelin are reportedly thinking about going on tour...
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Radiohead Optimistic About New Album Sales
As the band’s new album release date approaches, more keep wondering whether Radiohead’s "It’s...
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Queen Guitarist Brian May Is Now A Doctor In Astrophysics
Brian May, known as the guitarist of the legendary British
rock group Queen, is now a doctor in...
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Rolling Stones’ “A Bigger Bang Tour” Continues
The Rolling Stones have picked up their massive international tour once more, playing a concert in...
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People
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Madonna's Former Rochester Hills' Home Burns Down
It’s not a good period for Madonna. The media watches her
every move. When it’s not her brother...
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Mitch Winehouse Says Amy Could Recover Completely
According to the BBC News, Mr. Mitch Winehouse, Amy
Winehouse’s father, has declared that his...
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Martha Stewart Banned From UK
The British media reported that Martha Stewart would not be
able to visit Britain,
because the UK...
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Jamie Lynn Spears Has a Baby Girl
Jamie Lynn, Britney Spears’ little sister has become a mom. Yesterday she has given birth to a baby...
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Angelina Is Happy All the Way
How lucky can one woman get? Angelina Jolie is beautiful,
smart, married to a beautiful and smart...
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Uma Thurman Sues Lancôme
Actress Uma Thurman is suing French cosmetics firm Lancôme for $15 million over the use of her name...
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Tom Cruise Acts All Mature on Oprah
Yes, we all know about acrobatic Tom Cruise who jumped on
the couch on “The Oprah Winfrey Show”, 3...
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Britney Is Back On US Sitcom Show
Pop star Britney Spears will be joining once again the cast
of US sitcom How I Met Your Mother for...
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Yoko Ono Sues Film Producer for Using Lennon’s “Imagine”
Yoko Ono has reportedly filed law suit against the producers of an anti-evolution documentary film...
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Cynthia Nixon Won Secret Battle with Cancer
Sex and the City actress Cynthia Nixon has recently revealed
that she was treated for breast...
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Vanilla Ice Released from Jail after Domestic Violence Incident
Former one-hit rapper Vanilla Ice, 40, was released from jail after being checked in yesterday...
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Amy Winehouse Faces Consequences for Drug Video
Scotland Yard said last month that it would investigate a video allegedly showing Grammy...
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Michael Flatley Wins $11 Million In Extortion Lawsuit
Michael Flatley, also known as The Lord of The Dance, won
$11 million against Tyna Robertson, a...
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Abducted Grupera Singer Murdered
The body of Sergio Gomez, lead singer of the well-known Mexican band K-Paz de la Sierra, was...
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Miss China wins Miss World 2007
Miss Zhang Zilin, 23, made Chinese thrilled with happiness
on Saturday, winning Miss World 2007 at...
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The Legendary Daredevil Evel Knievel Dies At 69
The U.S.
legendary motorcycle stuntman Evel Knievel died Friday after lengthy illnesses
aged 69,...
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Brad Pitt Says No More Nude Scenes For Him
Hollywood actor Brad Pitt is first of all a dad who recently announced he won’t be filming any nude...
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Amy Winehouse Cancels Remaining 2007 Gigs
British singer Amy Winehouse has too much on her plate right now to continue touring, her doctor...
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Jonathan Rhys-Meyers Arrested For Drunk Rant
Hollywood actor Jonathan Rhys-Meyers was arrested at Dublin airport on Sunday following an...
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Amy Winehouse Mercilessly Booed During Concert
Amy Winehouse apparently considered it a matter of honor to sing during a scheduled concert in...
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Donda West's Doctor Had A Troubled Medical Past
Plastic surgeon Jan Adams, who operated on musician Kanye West’s mother one day before she...
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Kanye West’s Mother Dies In LA Hospital (Update)
The rapper’s mother and manager Donda West, 58, who also served as chief executive of West Brands...
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Christina Aguilera Breaks Silence On Pregnancy
Finally admitting what has been obvious over the past couple of months, Christina Aguilera revealed...
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French Authorities Oppose Photographer’s Testimony in Diana’s Case
French authorities were accused of trying to protect the
photographer who followed Diana, Princess...
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Former ‘Ramones’ Manager Found Dead In New York
Police said on Wednesday they found the former manager of American rock band "Ramones"...
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Heather Mills' Breakdown on Live TV
Heather Mills, the former wife of Sir Paul McCartney, is accusing the veteran singer of not trying...
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Copperfield Magic Brings $1 Million Loss to Southeast Asian Promoters
David Copperfield’s cancellation of previously scheduled performances in Southeast Asia has...
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Jailed Rapper T. I. Requests Pre-Trial Release
Clifford T. I. Harris, currently in custody for illegal possession of weapons, requested release on...
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Amy Winehouse Arrested for Possession of Marijuana
British singer Amy Winehouse was arrested in Norway for possession of cannabis on Thursday night...
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Mime Artist Marcel Marceau Died
The French mime who impressed audiences with his silent performances for seven decades, discreetly...
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