Funeral Mass for fallen Sen. Edward Kennedy commences in Boston, with hundreds attendingBOSTON — A funeral Mass memorializing the life and times of Sen. Edward Kennedy has begun in his beloved Massachusetts. Celebrity disc jockey known as DJ AM, who battled drugs and survived plane crash, dies in NYCNEW YORK — DJ AM, the celebrity disc jockey who publicly acknowledged his history of drug addiction and had filmed a reality show in which he offered to help other addicts, was found dead in his apartment. He was 36. VP Biden calls Kennedy ‘historic, heroic figure’BOSTON — Vice President Joe Biden says Sen. Edward Kennedy was a historic and heroic figure, and that the Kennedy era lives on through the generations that have followed him. AP source: Celebrity disc jockey known as DJ AM found dead in NYC home with drug paraphernaliaNEW YORK — DJ AM, the sought-after disc jockey who became a celebrity in his own right with high-profile romances and a glamorous lifestyle and survived a plane crash just months ago, was found dead Friday at his apartment. He had a history of drug problems. Public goodbye complete, bipartisan coalition of friends, family gathers to celebrate KennedyBOSTON — In death as in life, Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy on Friday brought together political rivals — this time to celebrate his ferocious sense of humor and unwavering dedication to family and country. Crist has the $$, but Meek leads with FB friends, Rubio dominates Twitter in Fla. Senate raceTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Republican Senate candidate Marco Rubio was recently frustrated trying to get a cell phone signal on a rural stretch of Interstate 10, so he tweeted it. Political luminaries to pay tribute to Sen. Edward Kennedy at Boston serviceBOSTON — Now that the public has said goodbye to Sen. Edward Kennedy, a who’s who of politics is converging on Boston for a private service featuring music, laughter and, in all likelihood, calls to grant Kennedy’s last political wish — health coverage for all Americans. Thousands honor Kennedy at public viewing; preparations under way for private serviceBOSTON — The last time Ginger Romano saw Sen. Edward Kennedy, she wasn’t at her best. Kansas GOP congresswoman says ‘great white hope’ comment not about Obama or his agendaOTTAWA, Kan. — A freshman Kansas congresswoman said Thursday that her remark about fellow Republicans seeking a “great white hope” was not a reference to someone who could challenge President Barack Obama or his political agenda. Kansas Republican congresswoman says ‘great white hope’ comment not about ObamaOTTAWA, Kan. — A Kansas congresswoman says a recent comment about fellow Republicans seeking a “great white hope” was not a reference to someone who could challenge President Barack Obama’s political agenda. Kansas Republican congresswoman says GOP looking for ‘great white hope’ to stop Obama’s agendaTOPEKA, Kan. — A freshman Republican congresswoman apologized Thursday for telling a gathering in her district that the GOP was still searching for a “great white hope” to stop President Barack Obama’s political agenda. ‘Survivor’ winner remains in Mass. jail after hearing; lawyer threatens legal actionBOSTON — A lawyer for “Survivor” winner Richard Hatch is threatening to go to court if her client is not released soon from a Massachusetts county jail. Ted Kennedy remembered and hailed as TV networks cover death of ‘Senate lion’NEW YORK — The passing of Sen. Ted Kennedy just a few hours earlier absorbed TV newscasts Wednesday morning. Director Shyamalan moves thriller’s production from Pa. to Canada over state budget impassePHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania’s budget impasse even has the “Devil” heading for the hills. Lawyer: Police twisted Jackson doctor’s account of singer’s final hoursLOS ANGELES — A lawyer for Michael Jackson’s personal doctor says police have twisted his client’s account of the singer’s last hours. Alec Baldwin says he won’t challenge Sen. Lieberman in 2012, despite dare to ‘make my day’HARTFORD, Conn. — A spokesman for Alec Baldwin says the actor has no plans to challenge Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman in the 2012 election. NYC lawmaker wants ‘Bad’ subway station renamed for Michael Jackson; MTA says honor unlikelyNEW YORK — A New York City lawmaker wants to see Michael Jackson honored at a subway station where the star made the music video for “Bad.” Sen. Lieberman dares Alec Baldwin to ‘make my day’ as actor publicly mulls 2012 challengeHARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman has a message for actor Alec Baldwin, who is reportedly considering a move to Connecticut to challenge Lieberman in 2012: “Make my day.” O’Neal says ex-teammate Nash’s idea for a TV show was different from ‘Shaq VS’BALTIMORE — Don’t go calling him the Big Rip-off. Michael Jackson memorabilia tour approved despite mother’s objections; London is first stopLOS ANGELES — A judge on Friday firmly approved a deal between Michael Jackson’s estate and a concert promoter to exhibit his memorabilia, praising the arrangement that the singer’s mother had fought in court over her concerns that it could harm his legacy and wasn’t competitively bid. Exhibitor says London will be first stop for exhibition of Jackson memorabiliaLOS ANGELES — The president of the company planning an exhibit of Michael Jackson’s memorabilia says the show’s first stop will be London’s O2 Arena. Michael Jackson memorabilia tour approved despite mother’s objectionsLOS ANGELES — A judge on Friday firmly approved a deal between Michael Jackson’s estate and a concert promoter to exhibit the King of Pop’s memorabilia, praising the arrangement that the singer’s mother had fought in court over her concerns that it could harm the singer’s legacy and wasn’t competitively bid. Money Pit? Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson take battle with upscale contractor to Idaho Supreme CourtBOISE, Idaho — The latest act in a nine-year battle between Tom Hanks, his wife Rita Wilson and a high-end contractor played out before the Idaho Supreme Court on Friday. ‘Pulp Fiction’ screenwriter pleads guilty to DUI, manslaughter for deadly 2008 car crashVENTURA, Calif. — An Oscar-winning screenwriter of “Pulp Fiction” has pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter and drunken driving for a crash that killed a passenger in his Mercedes. No Kidding! Cosby tells Pa. lawmakers cuts in public schools could mean failure for kidsHARRISBURG, Pa. — Comedian Bill Cosby finds nothing funny about cutting school funding. Rome mayor says Riccardo Muti agrees to lead city’s opera houseROME — Riccardo Muti has agreed to lead Rome’s opera house as the Italian capital tries to raise its music profile in a country where Milan’s La Scala dominates the field, the city’s mayor said. Lockerbie bomber’s possible release offers new undercurrent to Libya’s revolution celebrationTRIPOLI, Libya — Just in time for galas marking 40 years since the country’s revolution, Libyans are anticipating another cause for celebration — the possible return home of the Lockerbie bomber, a man they see as an innocent victim of the West’s campaign to turn their country into an international pariah. Memphis on a budget: Beale Street, Sun Studio and everything ElvisMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis is where you go to celebrate everything Elvis. Sun Studio is where Presley got his start as the King of Rock’n'Roll, and Graceland is a few miles south of downtown. But other styles of music — the blues and soul — also have deep roots in this city on the Mississippi River, with legendary Beale Street and the Stax Museum of American Soul Music among the must-sees for any visitor. Christoph Waltz is Tarantino’s mouthpiece in 4 languages for ‘Inglourious Basterds’LOS ANGELES — Christoph Waltz has mastered Quentin Tarantino’s linguistic legerdemain in four languages. LA filmmaking couple to stand trial, accused of bribing Thai officials to run film festivalLOS ANGELES — Before film producers Gerald and Patricia Green took over a movie festival in Bangkok, the weeklong event struggled to capture Hollywood’s attention. |
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