Malcolm X bio among finalists for new book prize: the Andrew Carnegie Medal
The Associated Press
17 May, 2012 0
NEW YORK, N.Y. - A Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of Malcolm X and a bestseller about Catherine the Great are among the finalists for a new literary prize. The American Library Association and the Carnegie Corporation of New York announced the nominees for the Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence
Got story? Hollywood happy to build narratives, characters around popular brands
Sandy Cohen, The Associated Press
17 May, 2012 0
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Hollywood is known for snatching up bestselling books and turning them into big-screen blockbusters: "Twilight," ''Harry Potter," ''The Hunger Games," ''The Help" and countless others. But the adaptations hitting theatres this week didn't need a novel's characters or built-in n
Fan Bingbing's nostalgic nod to Ancient China on Cannes red carpet
The Associated Press
17 May, 2012 0
CANNES, France - There's vintage fashion and there's ancient fashion — and Chinese actress Fan Bingbing tapped into the latter for the opening of the Cannes Film Festival. The Chinese actress wore an elegant pale strapless gown by her friend Christopher Bu, decorated with bright floral designs and t
Nick Stahl, 'Terminator 3' actor who played John Connor, reported missing
The Associated Press
17 May, 2012 0
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - Los Angeles police say "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" actor Nick Stahl has been reported missing by his wife. Police Officer Cleon Joseph confirmed on Thursday that the missing persons report was filed this week and the 32-year-old actor hasn't been found. The Los Angeles
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