Paul McCartney finally gets Walk of Fame star (Reuters)

February 10th, 2012 - 

Reuters – Paul McCartney finally got his own star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame on Thursday, becoming the last of the four Beatles to get the honor.

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Elizabeth Taylor auctions raise $183 million (AP)

February 9th, 2012 - 

AP – Paintings, jewelry and fashions belonging to the late Elizabeth Taylor have sold for more than $183 million, with all of the more than 1,800 items on offer snapped up, Christie’s auction house said Thursday.

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Dog-on-it: Another Hollywood award show (AP)

February 8th, 2012 - 

AP – With Uggie stealing hearts in “The Artist,” snagging the spotlight at celebrity events and reportedly preparing for a sketch with Oscar host Billy Crystal, Hollywood really has gone to the dogs this year. There’s even a brand-new award show honoring canine performers

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Eastwood: A maverick who does politics his own way (AP)

February 7th, 2012 - 

AP – The plot seemed familiar: A hotshot Hollywood filmmaker shills for a bailed-out car industry, yet another limousine liberal going to bat for big government.

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Deep-sea filmmakers killed in Australia helicopter crash (Reuters)

February 6th, 2012 - 

Reuters – Two award-winning filmmakers working on a documentary with renowned Hollywood director James Cameron were killed in a helicopter crash in Australia on Saturday, according to National Geographic.

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Schwarzenegger visits Taj Mahal, finds it closed (AP)

February 3rd, 2012 - 

AP – Arnold Schwarzenegger’s dream of visiting the Taj Mahal has been dashed.

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Kodak wants its name removed from Oscars venue (Reuters)

February 2nd, 2012 - 

Reuters – Eastman Kodak eased away from the Hollywood spotlight on Wednesday, asking to have its name removed from the theater that hosts the Oscars.

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Kodak requests name be removed from Oscars venue (Reuters)

February 1st, 2012 - 

Reuters – Eastman Kodak Co has asked the U.S. bankruptcy court to void an estimated $4 million-a-year contract to have its name on the Hollywood theater that hosts the Oscars as the bankrupt photography company tries to reduce its debt.

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Puck to be honored by James Beard Foundation (AP)

January 30th, 2012 - 

AP – The so-called Oscars of the food world this year will give the ultimate nod to a man best known for feeding celebrities at the real Oscars.

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India’s Razzies poke fun at "indulgent" Bollywood (Reuters)

January 27th, 2012 - 

Reuters – Bollywood stars better watch out. Movie fans in India are handing out their own version of the Razzies, the annual Oscars spoof that spotlights Hollywood’s worst performances.

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