Archive for September, 2008

Blind activists plan protest of movie 'Blindness' (AP)

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

In this image released by Miramax Pictures, Julianne Moore, right, and Mark Ruffalo are shown in a scene from  'Blindness.' (AP Photo/Miramax Films, Ken Woroner)AP - Blind people quarantined in a mental asylum, attacking each other, soiling themselves, trading sex for food. For Marc Maurer, who’s blind, such a scenario — as shown in the movie “Blindness” — is not a clever allegory for a breakdown in society.

Blind activists plan protest of movie 'Blindness' (AP)

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

In this image released by Miramax Pictures, Julianne Moore, right, and Mark Ruffalo are shown in a scene from  'Blindness.' (AP Photo/Miramax Films, Ken Woroner)AP - Blind people quarantined in a mental asylum, attacking each other, soiling themselves, trading sex for food. For Marc Maurer, who’s blind, such a scenario — as shown in the movie “Blindness” — is not a clever allegory for a breakdown in society.

Janet Jackson released from hospital (AP)

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

In this Sept. 17, 2008 file photo, singer Janet Jackson performs during her concert in Los Angeles. Jackson has been hospitalized after falling ill shortly before a concert performance, according to her representative.  (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)AP - Janet Jackson was released from a Montreal hospital just two hours after she arrived, a spokeswoman for the facility said Tuesday, but it was still not clear why she was admitted.

Janet Jackson released from hospital (AP)

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

In this Sept. 17, 2008 file photo, singer Janet Jackson performs during her concert in Los Angeles. Jackson has been hospitalized after falling ill shortly before a concert performance, according to her representative.  (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)AP - Janet Jackson was released from a Montreal hospital just two hours after she arrived, a spokeswoman for the facility said Tuesday, but it was still not clear why she was admitted.

Janet Jackson released from hospital (AP)

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

In this Sept. 17, 2008 file photo, singer Janet Jackson performs during her concert in Los Angeles. Jackson has been hospitalized after falling ill shortly before a concert performance, according to her representative.  (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)AP - Janet Jackson was released from a Montreal hospital just two hours after she arrived, a spokeswoman for the facility said Tuesday, but it was still not clear why she was admitted.

CBS' Katie Couric is making news — with her work (AP)

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

In this photo originally provided by CBS News on Sept, 24, 2008, CBS News anchor Katie Couric interviews Republican Presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, in New York. (AP Photo/CBS News, J.P. Filo)AP - After two years of stories about bad ratings and an uncertain future, Katie Couric is back to making news the old-fashioned way — with her work.

Film studios, RealNetworks battle over DVD copying (Reuters)

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

A screen grab of RealDVD.com. (www.realdvd.com/Reuters)Reuters - Technology company RealNetworks and major film studios on Tuesday squared off in a legal battle over a new product allowing consumers to make computer copies of DVDs that the studios claim is illegal.

"Jackie Hoffman: Live from Joe's Pub" to Hit Stores (Playbill)

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Playbill - Jackie Hoffman’s debut solo album, “Jackie Hoffman: Live from Joe’s Pub,” will be released on the PS Classics label Nov. 11.

Nobel literature head: US too insular to compete (AP)

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

This Sept. 22, 1994 file photo shows Swedish novelist and literary critic Horace Engdahl. Bad news for American writers hoping for a Nobel Prize in literature: The head of the award jury believes U.S. literature is insular and restrained by 'ignorance.' (AP Photo/Weine Lexius)AP - Bad news for American writers hoping for a Nobel Prize next week: the top member of the award jury believes the United States is too insular and ignorant to compete with Europe when it comes to great writing.

Bruce and Billy Team Up for Barack (E! Online)

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Bruce and Billy Team Up for Barack(E! Online)E! Online - The Boss and the Piano Man are in a campaigning state of mind.