In theaters, ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’ promises 2 different secret endingsLOS ANGELES — Fans of “Wolverine” who watched the online leak of the film won’t miss one thing by skipping the theater — they’ll miss at least two. Another celebrity leaves ‘Dancing With the Stars’ country and returns to day jobLOS ANGELES — Chuck Wicks is leaving the “Dancing With the Stars” ballroom. Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick expecting twin daughters through a surrogateLOS ANGELES — Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick will be taking on new roles: parents of twin girls. Game maker pulls plug on ‘Six Days in Fallujah’ video game after criticismNEW YORK — The publisher behind a video game based on one of the Iraq war’s fiercest battles has pulled the plug on the title, called “Six Days in Fallujah.” Police raid Ohio bar, find 14-year-old topless performer; owner, manager chargedAKRON, Ohio — Police say a 14-year-old girl was dancing topless at an Akron strip club when they raided the bar. Saving at the last dance: Prom-goers cut costs, while other splurge on high school ritualThis year’s prom kings may swap their tuxedos for suits and some queens will accept their tiaras in secondhand cocktail dresses while they slow-dance in a decorated gymnasium. Bolshoi Theater says legendary ballerina Yekaterina Maximova has died at age 70MOSCOW — Legendary Russian ballerina Ekaterina Maximova, who graced the stage of the Bolshoi Theater for 30 years, died Tuesday. She was 70. ‘9 to 5′ snags a record 15 Drama Desk nominations honoring the best of the seasonNEW YORK — “9 to 5″ has set a Drama Desk record and it hasn’t even won any awards yet. ‘Impressionism,’ starring Jeremy Irons and Joan Allen, set to close May 10 on B’wayNEW YORK — “Impressionism” is fading to black. Otto Schenk’s Ring Cycle had profound impact at Metropolitan OperaNEW YORK — When Valhalla burns and crumbles near midnight on May 9, Otto Schenk’s production of Wagner’s Ring Cycle at the Metropolitan Opera will be retired. Feds: Ga. prof wanted in shootings has flight booked for Amsterdam; passport missingATHENS, Ga. — Federal authorities say a Georgia college professor suspected in the shooting deaths of his wife and two other men outside a community theater has a ticket for a flight to the Netherlands for May 2 and they can’t find his passport. Ga. shootings stun close-knit theater troupe; police have no sign of suspected professorATHENS, Ga. — For more than 55 years, the volunteer actors and stagehands of the Town & Gown Players have entertained patrons in this Southern college town with all manner of productions: Shakespearian classics, Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals and Woody Allen’s screwball comedies. Palestinians build outdoor theater for pope beside Israel’s separation barrier; Israel objectsAIDA REFUGEE CAMP, West Bank — Palestinians in a refugee camp near Bethlehem want to receive Pope Benedict XVI in what they say is the most fitting setting — next to the towering cement wall that is part of Israel’s West Bank separation barrier and borders the camp on two sides. Ga. shootings stun close-knit theater troupe; police have no sign of suspected professorATHENS, Ga. — For more than 55 years, the volunteer actors and stagehands of the Town & Gown Players have entertained patrons in this Southern college town with all manner of productions: Shakespearian classics, Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals and Woody Allen’s screwball comedies. Ga. professor suspected in triple shooting leaves no sign of whereabouts, red JeepATHENS, Ga. — A college professor suspected in the shooting deaths of his wife and two men outside a community theater hasn’t used his cell phone or credit card, leaving few traces as authorities searched for him Sunday. Indian actor known as ‘Megastar’ draws huge crowds as he shakes up the electionVIJAYAWADA, India — Chiranjeevi waved to the screaming boys standing in the tree branches and saluted the throngs of men dancing atop the bus roof. ‘Hitler’ comedy musical, staged in Tel Aviv and now Berlin, suggests war wounds are healingBERLIN — A musical in Berlin with swastikas, goose-stepping and a catchy tune called “Springtime for Hitler” might be expected to draw outrage from a German public sensitive to playing the Nazi past for comedy. Reggaeton star Flex wins 8 Billboard Latin Music Awards; Santana earns lifetime achievementCORAL GABLES, Fla. — Panamanian reggaeton sensation Flex won eight awards, and Spanish pop singer Enrique Iglesias took home six at the Billboard Latin Music Awards on Thursday night. ‘Shrek’ set to launch its national tour in Chicago in June 2010NEW YORK — “Shrek the Musical” is set to trek. Obituaries in the newsBen Ali WASHINGTON (AP) — Ben Ali, the founder of Ben’s Chili Bowl diner, a landmark in Washington’s black business and entertainment district and a frequent stop for politicians and celebrities, has died. He was 82. Guthrie Theater delays premiere of new Tony Kushner play by a weekMINNEAPOLIS — The Guthrie Theater is delaying its world premiere of a new Tony Kushner play by a week. Former ice dance champion Delobel pregnant, still hopes to skate at Vancouver OlympicsPARIS — Former ice dance world champion Isabelle Delobel is pregnant but still hopes to compete in the Vancouver Olympics. Former football star Lawrence Taylor eliminated from the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ ballroomLOS ANGELES — Now that his dancing duty is done, Lawrence Taylor is heading back to the golf course. Another celeb blocked from the ‘Dancing With the Stars’ ballroomLOS ANGELES — Now that his dancing duty is done, Lawrence Taylor is heading back to the golf course. Summer Laughin’: ‘Bruno,’ ‘Funny People’ highlight season’s anticipated comediesNEW YORK — As much as tentpole action films dominate the summer, comedies, too, are a staple of the season. Rapper M.I.A. uncomfortable headlining Coachella music fest’s main stage, wants back in tentINDIO, Calif. — M.I.A. gave the main stage at Coachella her best shot. It just didn’t work out. Portuguese group popularizes Angolan kuduru dance music at Coachella festivalINDIO, Calif. — Take note musicians: When playing the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, don’t play your album, play to your audience. |
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