Analysis: NYC mayor seeks support from big names who don’t matter and tiny groups no one knowsNEW YORK — Billionaire Mayor Michael Bloomberg is likely to set another spending record in this year’s mayoral race, but he appears to be aiming for a more obscure honor as well — the candidate with the most peculiar endorsements. Cubans in the tens of thousands flock to Revolution Plaza for controversial ‘peace concert’HAVANA — Hundreds of thousands of Cubans flocked to sprawling Revolution Plaza on Sunday for an open-air “peace concert” headlined by Colombian rocker Juanes, an event criticized by some Cuban-Americans who say the performers were lending support to the island’s communist government simply by showing up. Obama says Juanes Havana concert doesn’t hurt, but carries no US stamp of approvalWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says cultural diplomacy with Cuba can be helpful to a point. Beyonce to perform in Malaysia after canceling show last time amid dress code debateKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Beyonce Knowles says she will perform in Malaysia in October, two years after canceling a show in this Muslim-majority country after protesters threatened to disrupt the concert because of her sexy image and clothing. Filmmaker Michael Moore screens his likely controversial ‘Capitalism: A Love Story’ in Mich.BELLAIRE, Mich. — Filmmaker Michael Moore gave residents of his adopted Michigan community an early showing of his new documentary on Saturday and urged them to help overthrow an economic system he said was beyond redemption. Continual drumbeat of the deaths of the famous mark summer ‘09NEW YORK — We had been told to expect the deaths of the famous to come in threes, not in the dozens. Manhattan Short Film Festival brings AIDS orphan’s work, 9 other short films, to worldLOS ANGELES — Writer-producer Neal Baer is accustomed to 12 million or so Americans flipping on their TV sets for an episode of his drama “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” Cuba gears up for mega-concert by Colombian hearthrob Juanes and othersHAVANA — An international rock star is bringing a mega-concert to Cuba — a spectacle that could be the biggest visit by an outsider since Pope John Paul II’s 1998 tour — while shrugging off death threats over an event he has dedicated to peace. Senate confirms Gerard Lynch of New York for 2nd US Circuit Court of AppealsWASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday confirmed Gerard Lynch for the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, giving overwhelming approval to the New York judge who presided over cases involving former basketball coach Isiah Thomas and recording artist Lil’ Kim. ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ co-star Katherine Heigl and husband adopt a baby girl from KoreaLOS ANGELES — Katherine Heigl and husband Josh Kelley have completed their adoption of a baby girl from Korea. Mary Travers, blond beatnik in 1960s folk anthem trio Peter, Paul and Mary, dies at 72NEW YORK — Mary Travers, one part of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, which used beautiful, tranquil harmonies to convey the angst and turmoil of the Vietnam anti-war movement, racial discrimination and more, died after a yearslong battle with leukemia. She was 72. Mary Travers of folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary dead after battle with cancer at 72BOSTON — Mary Travers, one-third of the popular 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary who were perhaps best known for their hit “Puff (The Magic Dragon),” died in a Connecticut hospital after battling leukemia for several years. She was 72. Manager: Burt Reynolds released from Florida rehab center after treatment for painkiller abuseMIAMI — Burt Reynolds has been released from a drug rehabilitation center where he was being treated for an addiction to painkillers, his manager said Wednesday. Let’s try that one again, shall we: These days, celebrity apologies come in multiple stagesNEW YORK — A congressman flouts decorum and heckles a president in the House chamber. A tennis player profanely offers to shove a tennis ball down the throat of a line judge. A singer shakes up an awards show by boorishly dissing a young country star. Spokesman: Burt Reynolds checks himself into Fla. rehab because of painkiller addictionWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Actor Burt Reynolds has checked himself into a rehab facility in West Palm Beach to be treated for an addiction to painkillers. Reynolds’ manager Erik Kritzer said in a statement Wednesday that the “Smokey and the Bandit” star was struggling after a recent back surgery and “realized that he was in the prison of prescription pain pills.” Movie stars among those entertained at NM gov’s mansion, costing state $139,000SANTA FE, N.M. — Gov. Bill Richardson spent almost $139,000 for dinners and receptions at the governor’s mansion last year, entertaining thousands of guests including movie stars George Clooney and Robert Duvall. Singer Paul Simon tries to lend a little harmony to raucous health care debateWASHINGTON — Singer-songwriter Paul Simon tried to lend a little harmony to the raucous health care debate Wednesday by pushing for a health care overhaul with Democratic leaders of Congress. CAPITAL CULTURE: Overlooked East Room long has served as the most important all-purpose roomWASHINGTON — Sure, the West Wing gets the glory. But the East Room gets the action. Director Tarantino eager to see Jewish reaction to ‘Basterds’ Holocaust-era filmTEL AVIV, Israel — Quentin Tarantino says the most important part of his first-ever visit to Israel is to gauge the Jewish audience’s reaction to his latest boundary-breaking film. No more docs? Michael Moore ponders post-’Capitalism’ career with move to fiction filmsTORONTO — Michael Moore says he made his latest documentary, “Capitalism: A Love Story,” as though it were his last. And it might be. CAPITAL CULTURE: Conga line forms here; East Room the nation’s most important all-purpose roomWASHINGTON — Sure, the West Wing gets the glory. But the East Room gets the action. ‘Chloe’ premieres amid condolences for co-star Neeson after death of wifeTORONTO — Liam Neeson’s colleagues on the sexual thriller “Chloe” reiterated their condolences over the death of his wife and gratitude for his quick return to finish the film. Vegas luxury suites: From a basketball court in your room to TV in the mirrorsLAS VEGAS — A 10,000-square-foot suite that includes a basketball halfcourt rents for $25,000 a night at Palms Casino Resort. At MGM Grand’s Skylofts, you’ll find a bathtub that fizzes with tiny champagne-like massage bubbles, TVs in the mirrors and airport pickup in a $400,000 car. Ukraine: Elton John too old, too single to adopt HIV-infected boy from Ukrainian orphanageKIEV, Ukraine — Elton John won’t be able to adopt a 14-month-old HIV-positive child from Ukraine because the pop star is too old and isn’t married, the government said Monday. Oprah Winfrey, who campaigned for Obama, says she’s now on the sidelines in politicsTORONTO — Oprah Winfrey may have been instrumental in getting Barack Obama elected president, but now claims she’s on the sidelines. Ukraine family minister says Elton John can’t adopt HIV-infected boyKIEV, Ukraine — A Ukrainian official says Elton John cannot adopt a 14-month-old Ukrainian child because the pop star is too old and isn’t married. Elton John wants to adopt Ukrainian toddler with his partner David FurnishLONDON — Look out, Madonna and Angelina Jolie — pop star Elton John has decided he wants to join the ranks of A-list celebrities with adopted children. Manhattan to pick 1st new DA since 1975 to prosecute corporate titans, celebs and mobstersNEW YORK — One is a former hard-nosed judge so known for her stiff sentences that drug dealers named a brand of heroin after her. Another enjoys the iconic incumbent’s support and a political pedigree. A third is a noted gun-control advocate who boasts backers known for turning out voters. Israeli film ‘Lebanon’ about 1982 war wins Golden Lion award at Venice Film FestivalVENICE, Italy — “Lebanon,” an Israeli film that recounts Israel’s 1982 invasion of the Middle East country through the eyes of four soldiers in a tank, won the top prize at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday. WALL STREET JOURNAL BEST-SELLERSFICTION 1. “Catching Fire (The Second Book of the Hunger Games)” by Suzanne Collins (Scholastic Press) |
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