Reuters – Nelson Mandela’s face will feature on all South Africa’s bank notes to honor the former president’s role in fighting apartheid, President Jacob Zuma said Saturday.
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South African bank notes to bear Mandela’s image
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AP – The annual pre-Grammy Clive Davis gala is so hot this year that even Diddy is getting calls from celebrities who are trying to get on the bill — and in the seats.
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Clive Davis gala is white-hot; Kinks to perform
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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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Dog-on-it: Another Hollywood award show
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Reuters – Facing a future where many movies will be seen in homes, Oscar organizers on Monday unveiled this year’s awards show theme at an annual luncheon honoring nominees by asking fans to relish memories of why they love movies and going to theaters.
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Oscar producers urge fans to celebrate movie memories
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Reuters – “American Idol” judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez will be harder on contestants this year, and veteran Randy Jackson said he’s retiring his “in it to win it” catchphrase.
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"Idol" judges toughen up, Jackson nixes "in it to win it"
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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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Puck to be honored by James Beard Foundation
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Reuters – “The Artist” director Michel Hazanavicius was named the year’s best feature film director by the Directors Guild of America on Saturday, further positioning the silent movie-era romance as a frontrunner for Oscars.
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"The Artist" director Michel Hazanavicius wins DGA award
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AP – Their settings span the globe, but this year’s foreign-language Academy Award nominees are united in giving local stories a universal resonance.
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Iranian film in running for foreign language Oscar
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AP – Hollywood’s award season is going to linger on through April Fool’s Day this year.
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Razzies worst-movie awards shift to April Fool’s
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Reuters – The Academy has made it official: New rules in the documentary category will take effect this year, dramatically changing the way nonfiction films are judged for the 85th Academy Awards in 2013.
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Academy confirms changes to Oscar documentaries process
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