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Gibson gives private 'Passion' viewings

By Amy Westfeldt · Sunday, Aug. 10,2003 9:03 p.m.

NEW YORK -- Those who have seen Mel Gibson's film about the final hours of Jesus Christ have called it beautiful, magical, a great and important work. Those who fear "The Passion" could fuel anti-Semitism, however, until now hadn't been allowed to see the film. Seven months before its release, this extraordinary vanity project is stirring passions over Gibson's exclusionary screenings and the potential for a negative depiction of Jews.

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Wednesday, Aug. 6,2003 9:02 p.m.

Roger Ebert to undergo radiation for cancer CHICAGO -- Film critic Roger Ebert will undergo radiation treatment for cancer next month. The treatment will be for a cancerous tumor in Ebert's salivary gland, the Chicago Sun-Times reported in its Wednesday editions. The 61-year-old critic underwent surgery twice in February 2002 for cancer in his thyroid and salivary gland.

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British opera based on 'Jerry Springer'

By Fawn Vrazo · Wednesday, Aug. 6,2003 8:59 p.m.

LONDON -- The first hint that this is not your usual opera comes long before the diaper-clad fat guy sings, before the line of Ku Klux Klan members does a snappy dance in white robes and masks, before the chorus trills, "My mom used to be my dad!" The production's very name suggests that something extraordinary is about to unfold on one of London's premier stages: "Jerry Springer -- the Opera." If your reaction is "What!?" you aren't alone.

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British opera based on 'Jerry Springer'

By Fawn Vrazo · Wednesday, Aug. 6,2003 8:59 p.m.

LONDON -- The first hint that this is not your usual opera comes long before the diaper-clad fat guy sings, before the line of Ku Klux Klan members does a snappy dance in white robes and masks, before the chorus trills, "My mom used to be my dad!" The production's very name suggests that something extraordinary is about to unfold on one of London's premier stages: "Jerry Springer -- the Opera." If your reaction is "What!?" you aren't alone.

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'Angel Street' brings people to Nasvhille, Ind.

By Brandon Morley · Wednesday, Aug. 6,2003 8:59 p.m.

"Angel Street," written by Patrick Hamilton with its debut at the John Golden Theatre in New York City, comes to the Brown County Playhouse as part of its 55th season at 8 p.m. Thursday and runs until Aug. 30. "Angel Street" is a thriller that takes place in London, set in the day when Victoria reigned and the British Empire was at its highest pinnacle of colonial richness. Mr. Manningham attempts to drive his wife insane. Hidden under a veil of insidious kindness, the family patriarch torments the matriarch with little domestic mysteries leaving the audience to wonder what he's hiding.

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Leno gets makeover from gay stylists

Wednesday, Aug. 6,2003 8:58 p.m.

NEW YORK -- "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" is turning its gaze toward Jay Leno. The host of NBC's "The Tonight Show" will undergo a makeover at the hands of the "Fab 5" -- the five gay stylists who give a straight man a new look each week on the hit reality show. They're scheduled to appear on Leno's late-night talk show Aug. 14 -- the same night NBC will re-air the second installment of the Bravo series. Then they'll come back the next night to show off the results of their work.

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Cable movie channel brings AMC into mainstream

Wednesday, Aug. 6,2003 8:44 p.m.

LOS ANGELES -- Given television's gay boomlet, filmmaker Jeremy Simmons' concerns about his new documentary, "The AMC Project: Gay Hollywood," appear misplaced. "With a name like 'Gay Hollywood,' maybe not everyone will tune in," Simmons said. "Which is kind of unfortunate, because I think it appeals to much more than gay people."

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Indiana native plays Manhattan

By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, Aug. 3,2003 9:23 p.m.

GREENSBURG, Ind. -- Growing up in southeastern Indiana and idolizing the heavy metal hair bands of the '80s, Galen Scott Bower never suspected he would one day be singing before the world's foremost conductor at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Although not a boyhood dream, it will be coming true nevertheless for the Verdi baritone this December -- again.

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Sunday, Aug. 3,2003 8:44 p.m.

NEW YORK -- Giorgio Armani has a new muse: Barbie. Armani has created a strapless, silk chiffon top and crepe skirt embellished with dark beads and covered with sparkle tulle for the 11 1/2-inch doll. Both pieces are taupe. An evening purse, also in taupe crepe and dripping with beads, a matching necklace and earrings complete the outfit.

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Israeli pianist Barenboim plays West Bank

By Alyson Brodsy and Lara Sukhtian · Sunday, Aug. 3,2003 8:42 p.m.

RAMALLAH, West Bank -- Israeli musician Daniel Barenboim received a rapturous reception when he brought a program of Beethoven and Brahms -- and a message of Israel-Palestinian reconciliation -- to this West Bank town Saturday.

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Wednesday, July 30,2003 10:17 p.m.

Speaker to write about his rise to Congress WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Dennis Hastert has signed a contract to write a book about his life from his days as a high school wrestling coach in Illinois to his rise in Congress, according to his spokesman and publisher. "The theme will be lessons in leadership, what he learned and his style of leadership," said Marji Ross, president of Regnery Publishing Inc., a Washington-based conservative publishing house.

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Theater pays tribute to Bob Hope

By Ed Johnson · Wednesday, July 30,2003 10:15 p.m.

LONDON -- News of Hope's death at age 100 led evening news broadcasts in Britain, and SKY TV News ran lengthy film clips and tributes. The comedian's book "I Never Left Home" referred to England. "He got back there as often as he could to play golf, to do shows, fund-raisers or to visit," said his longtime publicist, Ward Grant. "He just loved going back there." The veteran entertainer died Sunday at his home in the Los Angeles area of pneumonia.

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Thanks for the memories

By Brandon Morley · Wednesday, July 30,2003 9:53 p.m.

When Bob Hope's candle of life went out, it marked the end of an era marked by comic legends such as Jack Benny, George Burns and Milton Berle, who not only seemed to pioneer the "science of comedy" in the 20th century, but also managed to revolutionize it for every new medium they performed in. Hope's centennial birthday was May 29. Those hundred years point as evidence to his ability to touch those he knew or entertained.

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'Nevsky' pairs image and music

By Ashima Thomas · Sunday, July 27,2003 8:54 p.m.

The Festival Orchestra appeared to swell Thursday at the Musical Arts Center as it played the long, loud opening notes of the dramatic score to the 1938 film "Alexander Nevsky." The trombonists belted out an ominous bass line, supported by the timpanist beating menacing, thunderous rolls and bangs.

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'Nevsky' pairs image and music

By Ashima Thomas · Sunday, July 27,2003 8:53 p.m.

The Festival Orchestra appeared to swell Thursday at the Musical Arts Center as it played the long, loud opening notes of the dramatic score to the 1938 film "Alexander Nevsky." The trombonists belted out an ominous bass line, supported by the timpanist beating menacing, thunderous rolls and bangs.

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Book publishers cut staff, spending despite large sales

By Alyson Brodsy and Hillel Italie · Sunday, July 27,2003 8:51 p.m.

NEW YORK -- This should be a great time for the book world. "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" has set sales records. Hillary Clinton's memoirs, "Living History," has sold more than 1 million copies. Other recent successes include Oprah Winfrey's book club pick, "East of Eden," and Walter Isaacson's "Benjamin Franklin."

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By Alyson Brodsy · Sunday, July 27,2003 8:50 p.m.

BOYS TOWN, Neb. -- The family of the late actor Spencer Tracy helped a home for troubled youth celebrate the 65th anniversary of the movie that made it famous.

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PBS doing special on gadfly Gore Vidal

By Alyson Brodsy and Bob Thomas · Sunday, July 27,2003 8:48 p.m.

LOS ANGELES -- You might think that Gore Vidal, the novelist, playwright, essayist, congressional candidate, TV personality and all-around American gadfly, would be mellowing at age 77. Think again. The tireless iconoclast, who published his first novel at 20 and has written 25 more, remains as feisty and prolific as ever.

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Wednesday, July 23,2003 9:34 p.m.

'Prince of Pops' to lead Summer Music Festival orchestra Maestro Erich Kunzel, who has led the National Symphony Orchestra during "A Capitol Fourth" for the past 13 years, will conduct the Summer Music Festival orchestra during a unique fusion of film and music at 8 p.m. at the Musical Arts Center.

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Studios launch anti-piracy campaign

By Gary Gentile · Wednesday, July 23,2003 9:17 p.m.

LOS ANGELES -- The movie industry is trying a new tactic in its war against people who download pirated copies of films over the Internet -- it's asking nicely. Movie studios will launch a campaign Tuesday that includes television ads and in-theater spots featuring makeup artists, set painters and other crafts people saying that piracy robs them of a living.

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