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LA spent $1.4 million on Jackson services

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:09:08 -0400

LOS ANGELES, July 9 (UPI) -- Michael Jackson's memorial service cost Los Angeles $1.4 million for security, traffic control and other services, the police department said.

Book accuses Hemingway of spying

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:33:20 -0400

NEW HAVEN, Conn., July 9 (UPI) -- A new U.S. book claims Ernest Hemingway was a not-very-effective spy for the KGB during the 1940s.

'Feeling' is No. 1 on U.S. record chart

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:57:00 -0400

LOS ANGELES, July 9 (UPI) -- The Black Eyed Peas's "I Gotta Feeling" is No. 1 on the U.S. record chart, Billboard.com reported Thursday.

Last surviving silent film organist dead

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:12:49 -0400

LOS ANGELES, July 9 (UPI) -- Bob Mitchell, a silent film organist, 66-year choir director and Dodger Stadium's first house musician has died in Los Angeles. He was 96.

Jackson's kin attempted intervention

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:01:03 -0400

LOS ANGELES, July 9 (UPI) -- U.S. singer Janet Jackson attempted an intervention because she was worried about her pop star brother Michael's apparent drug abuse.

Pelosi shoots down Jackson resolution

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:54:35 -0400

WASHINGTON, July 9 (UPI) -- U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will not open up the floor for a vote on a proposed resolution honoring the late recording artist Michael Jackson.

Nicholson's latest starts filming in Pa.

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:42:46 -0400

HARRISBURG, Pa., July 9 (UPI) -- James Brooks Thursday began shooting his latest film in Philadelphia and its suburbs, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development said.

Arquette, Jane halt divorce proceedings

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:11:29 -0400

LOS ANGELES, July 9 (UPI) -- U.S. television actress Patricia Arquette has filed court papers asking that her petition to be divorced from her husband, actor Thomas Jane, be dismissed.

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Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:59:00 -0400

Jacko doc denies over-prescribing drugs ... Polanski seeks to have sex case dismissed ... Jackson albums selling big in U.S. ... Furlong and Bella to divorce ... News from United Press International.

Alesha Dixon to be 'Strictly' judge

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:53:56 -0400

LONDON, July 9 (UPI) -- Pop star Alesha Dixon will be a judge on "Strictly Come Dancing" when the British TV competition series starts its seventh season this fall, the BBC said.

Maguire set to star in 'Details'

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:32:20 -0400

LOS ANGELES, July 9 (UPI) -- "Spider-Man" star Tobey Maguire has signed up for a role in the independent film "The Details," which is set to start production in Seattle next month.

Gallery exhibit to honor Twiggy

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:31:29 -0400

LONDON, July 9 (UPI) -- The upcoming 60th birthday of former British supermodel Twiggy is to be marked with a photo exhibit at London's National Portrait Gallery, the gallery says.

Furlong and Bella to divorce

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:05:00 -0400

LOS ANGELES, July 9 (UPI) -- Acting couple Edward Furlong and Rachael Bella are planning to divorce, California court papers show.

Jackson albums selling big in U.S.

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:45:07 -0400

LOS ANGELES, July 9 (UPI) -- The two top-selling albums in the United States this past week were "Number Ones" and "Thriller" by the late Michael Jackson, Billboard.com said.

Speculation still surrounds Jackson's son

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:06:21 -0400

SAN DIEGO, July 9 (UPI) -- In the wake of Michael Jackson's death, speculation is percolating again about his youngest son's birth, Inside Edition reported Wednesday.

Doctor denies over-prescribing drugs

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:10:36 -0400

LOS ANGELES, July 8 (UPI) -- Dr. Arnold Klein of Los Angeles denies over-prescribing drugs to Michael Jackson, but doesn't quite deny he is the real father of Jackson's children.

Polanski seeks to have sex case dismissed

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:08:54 -0400

WARSAW, Poland, July 8 (UPI) -- Director Roman Polanski has appealed a May ruling in which a judge refused to dismiss a 32-year-old sex-abuse case.

Shaheen pleased to sing at Jacko memorial

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:44:17 -0400

LONDON, July 8 (UPI) -- Shaheen Jafargholi, a 12-year-old past finalist on "Britain's Got Talent," said he was honored to sing at Michael Jackson's public memorial service.

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Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:03:11 -0400

Jackson's cause of death 'deferred' ... Donations to fund Jacko service welcomed ... Kal Penn starts White House job ... Peter Krause lands 'Beastly' role ... News from United Press International.

Donations to fund Jacko service welcomed

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:39:02 -0400

LOS ANGELES, July 8 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is asking for donations to offset the cost of Michael Jackson's spectacular public memorial.

Ross explains Jackson memorial absence

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:22:28 -0400

LOS ANGELES, July 8 (UPI) -- Diana Ross says she did not attend Tuesday's public memorial service for Michael Jackson in Los Angeles because she is trying to "find closure."

BBC gets complaints over Jackson coverage

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:07:45 -0400

LONDON, July 8 (UPI) -- The BBC has received numerous complaints regarding its extensive coverage of pop star Michael Jackson's public memorial service in Los Angeles.

Guitarist Drake Levin dead at 62

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 12:07:01 -0400

CHICAGO, July 8 (UPI) -- Drake Levin, a blues musician and former member of the rock band Paul Revere & the Raiders, has died at his home in San Francisco.

Peter Krause lands 'Beastly' role

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:59:21 -0400

LOS ANGELES, July 8 (UPI) -- U.S. television actor Peter Krause is set to co-star in the big-screen adaptation of Alex Flinn's fantasy novel "Beastly."

Clooney to attend Italian theater opening

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:35:44 -0400

ROME, July 8 (UPI) -- U.S. actor George Clooney, who owns a home in Italy, is to make an appearance in L'Aquila to show his support for earthquake victims, officials said.