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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material.http://emm.newsexplorer.eu/NewsExplorer/entities/en/578256.htmlenhttp://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10656998&ref=rsshttp://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10656998&ref=rss4:00AM Wednesday Jul 07, 2010 Assembled by: (static) on akl_v5 at 07 Jul 2010 06:11:19 Processing Time: 123ms ....Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200nzherald-1b3a5e28df9c23770bf1994cd10b493anzheraldenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/7532672/Katy-Perry-gets-slimed-at-Kids-Choice-Awards.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/7532672/Katy-Perry-gets-slimed-at-Kids-Choice-Awards.htmlThe I Kissed a Girl singer chased the Hannah Montana actress around the stage, but co-presenter Jonah Hill grabbed Perry before she could embrace the 17-year-old singer-actress with a slimy hug. "I can't see anything," complained Perry. "Why does it taste like boogers?" Twilight star Taylor Lautner....Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100telegraph-870121254c49ed1bc18a3a901d7af683telegraphenhttp://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Showbiz-News/Razzie-Awards-Sandra-Bullock-And-Transformers-Collect-Golden-Raspberry-Awards/Article/201003115568844?f=rsshttp://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Showbiz-News/Razzie-Awards-Sandra-Bullock-And-Transformers-Collect-Golden-Raspberry-Awards/Article/201003115568844?f=rssHours before discovering if she would win this year's Best Actress Oscar, Sandra Bullock has picked up the award for the worst performance of the year.Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100skynews-f02cb452197a2fced64445249bffebd5skynewsenhttp://www.japantoday.com/category/entertainment-arts/view/dear-john-bumps-avatar-with-324-mil-debuthttp://www.japantoday.com/category/entertainment-arts/view/dear-john-bumps-avatar-with-324-mil-debutA science-fiction love story has given way to an earthbound romance at the box office, livening up typically slow times at theaters over Super Bowl…Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100japantoday-e7de9c82bf5c13f6e44593c39969c02cjapantodayenhttp://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article6999144.ecehttp://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article6999144.eceThe BBC is to ask the nation if its comedians should be allowed to tell jokes about lesbians and gays. The issue will be part of the most wideranging piece of research on sexuality that the corporation has commissioned.Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100thetimes-8955a5c882030398dedbd12c43075aa1thetimesenhttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2739906/Miley-Cyrus-crash-shock.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=Newshttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2739906/Miley-Cyrus-crash-shock.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=NewsSINGER Miley Cyrus' tour bus driver was killed today in a devastating road smash - but luckily the Disney star was not involved in the crash. Police confirmed the 16-year-old was not on the bus that careered off the road as part of a four-vehicle convoy travelling in wet conditions near Richmond, Virginia.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100thesun-ccd768f0b0ef8475cd99ad14bae26b5ethesunenhttp://da.feedsportal.com/c/32313/f/440154/s/6dd9cdc/l/0L0Stimesonline0O0Ctol0Cnews0Ctech0Iand0Iweb0Cthe0Iweb0Carticle68981910Bece0Tcid0FOTC0ERSS0Gattr0F7970A84/ia1.htmhttp://da.feedsportal.com/c/32313/f/440154/s/6dd9cdc/l/0L0Stimesonline0O0Ctol0Cnews0Ctech0Iand0Iweb0Cthe0Iweb0Carticle68981910Bece0Tcid0FOTC0ERSS0Gattr0F7970A84/ia1.htmSTEPHEN FRY has said he is going to quit Twitter after a fellow user of the popular internet site described him as “boring”.Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100thetimes-4ecb3451c07e298e6d146bf94e92d2e2thetimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8333286.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/8333286.stmMichael Jackson concert film This Is It earned $20m at box offices worldwide on its first day, studio bosses say.Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-79e9fca687882d470ca50db9d9e6d61cbbcenhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/23/earlyshow/main5412959.shtmlhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/10/23/earlyshow/main5412959.shtmlMother of Somer Thompson, 7-Year-Old Abducted During Walk Home from School, Calls for Death Penalty; Manhunt ContinuesFri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200CBSnews-a3e4840ba95d68459a3b78c5ff8f1e76CBSnewsenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/twitter/6298362/Twitter-to-introduce-live-video-tweeting.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/twitter/6298362/Twitter-to-introduce-live-video-tweeting.htmlTwitter users may soon be posting realtime video tweets in addition to text tweets under plans to modernise the site.Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-6b486bc331fc6133730870f70a6c7fd5telegraphenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1210368/Did-Nancy-Garrido-Jaycee-Lee-Dugard-captive-months-husband-prison.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1210368/Did-Nancy-Garrido-Jaycee-Lee-Dugard-captive-months-husband-prison.html?ITO=1490Phillip Garrido, who held Jaycee Lee Dugard captive for 18 years, has confessed that he would park outside schools to leer and sexually fantasise about children aged from seven to ten.Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-fc626c37220acd599bf4f790276aaa17dailymailenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/9PijlO_ndcM/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/9PijlO_ndcM/index.htmlA bone fragment found near the northern California home of kidnapping and rape suspect Phillip Garrido could add another chapter to the twisted tale.Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200cnn-4a9d71cef630966617ed0c7f92009a12cnnenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/disney+in+25bn+marvel+buyout/3327097http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/world/disney+in+25bn+marvel+buyout/3327097Disney in £2.5bn Marvel buy-out Updated on 31 August 2009 Source PA News Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk are to be housed with Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck under a deal which sees Disney acquire the rights to some of the world's best known superheros.Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-65b05fd22d03b7403c0c41f5bff1fe48channel4newsenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/6118478/Jaycee-Lee-Dugard-120-sex-offenders-live-within-five-miles-of-Philip-Garridos-house.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/6118478/Jaycee-Lee-Dugard-120-sex-offenders-live-within-five-miles-of-Philip-Garridos-house.htmlMore than 120 sex offenders live within five miles of the house where Philip and Nancy Garrido held Jaycee Lee Dugard captive.Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-7d2aba98e47f087c5ec4f95ac16558d6telegraphenhttp://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112402912&ft=1&f=1001http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112402912&ft=1&f=1001The Walt Disney Co. has agreed to acquire Marvel Entertainment Inc. for $4 billion in cash and stock, bringing characters such as Iron Man and Spider-Man into the family of Mickey Mouse and WALL-E. Under the deal, Disney will get ownership of 5,000 Marvel characters.Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200NPRnews-8cb12461b1fb0902dd17ea1533d6f470NPRnewsenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2009/aug/14/ponyo-miyazaki-anime-us-releasehttp://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2009/aug/14/ponyo-miyazaki-anime-us-releaseHayao Miyazaki's latest animé release follows string of acclaimed cartoons that had muted success in America In his native Japan Hayao Miyazaki enjoys widespread critical and popular acclaim for his exquisitely animated films, which take viewers into surreal alternative worlds of shape-shifting dragons and floating castles.Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200guardian-97b4ee7b3730eb6dc8b54b2a40f8cd98guardianenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/cYmaSGYEbBA/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_latest/~3/cYmaSGYEbBA/index.htmlThe vampire drama "Twilight" drove a stake through the 11th annual "Teen Choice 2009" awards on Sunday, winning 11 trophies in a ceremony also notable for its celebration of musical acts new and not-so-new.Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0200cnn-742f4f389f2a57e303ca957ff819c0c9cnnenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090721/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_bahrain_saudis_on_vacationhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090721/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_bahrain_saudis_on_vacationAP - This tiny Gulf island nation is sick of its reputation as a seedy off-shore Las Vegas and a hotspot of sin for Saudis, so it's starting to rein in the booze. Already it's flooded with Saudis looking for tamer fare they can't get at home in their ultraconservative kingdom — Hannah Montana and heavy metal.Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200news-yahoo-4b957798ccc711f799f26d3fd8e52d5cnews-yahooenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8061979.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8061979.stmVideo sharing website YouTube removes hundreds of pornographic videos which were uploaded.Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-tech-04d02c68a62e6c53ce7f8c9b88b345c0bbc-techenhttp://www.tehrantimes.com/index_View.asp?code=194026http://www.tehrantimes.com/index_View.asp?code=194026LOS ANGELES (AP) -– The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday its second-quarter net income fell 46 percent, dragged down by an underperforming movie slate and the impact of the recession on its theme parks. But its results narrowly beat Wall Street forecasts and its shares rose.Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200tehrantimes-632882b2a642e910fd3e0c8507ed33a5tehrantimesenhttp://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103699013&ft=1&f=1006http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103699013&ft=1&f=1006Three of the four big broadcast networks are going to be putting their TV shows on the same popular website. ABC's parent company, Disney, is joining Fox and NBC at Hulu dot com.Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200NPRnews-9bdf5bb76d1655c871f44ba78d1d8478NPRnewsenhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/04/12/entertainment/main4937813.shtml?source=RSSattr=HOME_4937813http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/04/12/entertainment/main4937813.shtml?source=RSSattr=HOME_4937813Miley Cyrus and alter-ego Hannah Montana have double-teamed their way to another No. 1 box office debut.Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200CBSnews-0a0088f9a6d8a2d60af20c05eef6e8faCBSnewsenhttp://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-04/09/content_11154578.htmhttp://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-04/09/content_11154578.htmBEIJING, April 9 (Xinhuanet) -- Facing a series of doubts, Miley Cyrus said that she was smarter than what people thought Thursday. After a year of publicity, the 16-year-old Disney star Miley Cyrus left fans and parents wondering if she might be growing up too fast.Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-d23f3d7c432d22487072fd58188983adxinhuanet_enenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7922077.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7922077.stmStilyan Petrov flashed a long-range shot just over and Emile Heskey put the ball in the side netting as Villa hammered their opponents, but despite their dominance, a combination of poor final balls and impressive defending by Jonathan Woodgate restricted them to few clear chances.Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100bbc-c7506a3b1c1711ca3eaf0972c80db7abbbcenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1137750/I-just-making-goofy-face-Miley-Cyrus-denies-shes-racist-controversial-photo.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1137750/I-just-making-goofy-face-Miley-Cyrus-denies-shes-racist-controversial-photo.html?ITO=1490'I was just making a goofy face': Miley Cyrus denies she's racist after 'slanty-eye' photoFri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-c15bc8f849fe61eb67a12da504a03609dailymailenhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/19/AR2008121903189.html?wprss=rss_politicshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/19/AR2008121903189.html?wprss=rss_politicsIt's a young people's inauguration, too. That was the message President-elect Barack Obama relayed yesterday with his inaugural committee's announcement of a free "concert for America's children" on Jan. 19 at Verizon Center.Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100WashingtonPost_B-09a3fdbd8d197ffd6056fc0f4e2093aeWashingtonPost_Benhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/dec/05/bratz-mga-mattel-copyright-rulinghttp://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/dec/05/bratz-mga-mattel-copyright-rulingRuling follows copyright victory for rival Mattel with $90m award for breach of contractFri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100guardian-59286df370d0c1404d25fa6ef3d5b78bguardianenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081204/bs_nm/us_mattel_bratzhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20081204/bs_nm/us_mattel_bratzReuters - A federal judge in California on Wednesday ordered MGA Entertainment Inc to stop selling its popular Bratz dolls and banned it from using the Bratz name, finding that "hundreds" of Bratz products infringe on copyrights owned by rival toymaker Mattel Inc .Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100news-yahoo-3f87e684cc7ff32b6624e9677c9c640enews-yahooenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/online/yahoo-shares-rally-on-ceo-rumour-1050235.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/online/yahoo-shares-rally-on-ceo-rumour-1050235.htmlYahoo's stock rallied yesterday on a report that AOL's former chief executive believes he can raise enough money in a worsening recession to buy the struggling internet company for as much as US$30 billion ($56.48 billion).Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100independent-bd9ba1317eba1643f1af4e23b131c37aindependentenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1088818/Will-VAT-cut-make-ANY-difference-Shops-giving-huge-discounts-food-bills-VAT-free-anyway.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1088818/Will-VAT-cut-make-ANY-difference-Shops-giving-huge-discounts-food-bills-VAT-free-anyway.html?ITO=1490Alistair Darling is expected to announce that VAT will fall temporarily from 17.5 per cent to 15 per cent in an attempt to boost the High Street. But there are question-marks over whether the measure will have the desired effect.Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100dailymail-00b9ecf1246c5ec4c24645a2bac84687dailymailenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1047997/How-going-make-woman-Dora-Explorer.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1047997/How-going-make-woman-Dora-Explorer.html?ITO=1490Dora the Explorer, the TV cartoon character whose adventures are adored by children around the world, is about to get a makeover.Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-c0253dfa9253ed0c3ef0b90485076ebcdailymailenhttp://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSN3044630920080530?feedType=RSS&feedName=technologyNewshttp://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSN3044630920080530?feedType=RSS&feedName=technologyNewsLOS ANGELES (Billboard) - It's the first time songs performed on "American Idol" have been made available for immediate download on iTunes -- and the audience's ability to make an instant-gratification purchase has paid off handsomely for winner David Cook.Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200reuters-b272da94e6415a88222eee6903cb8a04reutersenhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/28/AR2008042802828.html?nav=rss_email/componentshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/28/AR2008042802828.html?nav=rss_email/componentsProvocative photo of Disney darling and "Hannah Montana" star is causing the usual stir.Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200WashingtonPost_B-8d54e16962a7622ba01f8fbb2624c4b5WashingtonPost_Benhttp://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/28/business/disney.phphttp://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/28/business/disney.phpVanity Fair photos of Miley Cyrus, star of the "Hannah Montana" TV series are drawing criticism from parents, and threatening a billion dollar franchise.Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200IHT-b4bff9ca6b5982194314d7aee34f4685IHTenhttp://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2008/01/07/gates-slash.html?ref=rsshttp://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2008/01/07/gates-slash.html?ref=rssIn a night of beginnings and endings, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates rocked. Well, almost.Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100CBC-10e852565be7a3876cb58a0487e3144cCBCenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_us/~3/208584730/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_us/~3/208584730/index.htmlWhile gripping, it wasn't true -- and now the girl may lose her tickets after her mom acknowledged to contest organizers it was all a lie. The sponsor of the contest was Club Libby Lu, a Chicago-based store that sells clothes, accessories and games intended for young girls.Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100cnn-64022289c8a011fdaf054aac1281ae0bcnnenhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071221/ap_on_el_pr/obama_ap_interviewhttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071221/ap_on_el_pr/obama_ap_interviewAP - Democrat Barack Obama said Thursday that the tone of the presidential campaign has soured, but insisted he and his wife have created a bubble around their two young daughters to protect them from the criticism.Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100news-yahoo-c08c36b3cfa31285b234f4b90b8aa684news-yahooenhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/201662188/index.htmlhttp://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/201662188/index.htmlFlights were also canceled at airports in Portland, Maine; Buffalo, New York; and Manchester, New Hampshire. Few major problems -- though plenty of delays -- were reported at airports in Philadelphia and the New York area, which had braced for plenty of snow but got mostly sleet and rain.Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100cnn-4eb23dce6a07c678f954c37e4577eacccnnenhttp://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=3908891http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=3908891"This is a really strong number. ... You can't have a good season unless it starts well," said Bill Martin, co-founder of ShopperTrak, citing strength across all regions. "It's very encouraging. When you look at September and October, shoppers weren't in the stores." In a separate statement released Saturday, J.Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100ABCnews-ebf5140af81d78c9db4c24c60491613fABCnewsenhttp://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=3906764http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=3906764Stores Usher in Holiday Shopping Season With Big Discounts, Expanded Hours in Tough EconomySat, 24 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100ABCnews-e106a87536da7dc011aa42bc74587050ABCnewsenhttp://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=2672061&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=2672061&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312Kelly Clarkson, Black Eyed Peas, Rascal Flatts Double-Winners at the American Music AwardsWed, 22 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100ABCnews-54aed5a3bd53a01d7742672ae07f2098ABCnewsen