Acting veteran Ben Gazzara dies

US film and Broadway actor Ben Gazzara has died in New York at the age of 81.

Gibb says he feels 'fantastic'

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Poster 'threat' to Dujardin Oscar

Movie billboards in Paris featuring The Artist actor Jean Dujardin might affect his chances of winning an Academy Award, according to French press.

King's Speech premieres on stage

Almost a year after the film reigned supreme at the Oscars, the stage version of The King's Speech has its world premiere.

Gospel singer David Peaston dies

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Grant 'on board' for Jones film

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Connolly ends shows after heckles

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'Viewers want clearer TV credits'

Actors should be given more prominence in TV credits that are shown at the end of programmes, according to a survey carried out by the acting union Equity.

Radio 1's Hackney 2012 revealed

BBC Radio 1 have announced more than 25 acts to take part in the Olympic Hackney weekend festival.

Sabbath drummer makes tour threat

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ITV's Fred West drama wins award

Appropriate Adult, ITV1's dramatisation of the arrest of killer Fred West, picks up best single drama at the Broadcast awards in London.

Noises Off transfers to West End

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Artist set for Facebook windfall

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Calvin Harris named top hitmaker

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US artist Mike Kelley found dead

Artist Mike Kelley, whose unsettling installations helped define contemporary art in Los Angeles, has died at the age of 57.

Crime dominates library lending

Novels by authors such as James Patterson and Lee Child are among the most borrowed books from British libraries.

Polish Nobel poetry laureate dies

Polish poet Wislawa Szymborska, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1996, dies aged 88.

Actor Imam is sentenced to jail

Egypt's leading comic actor Adel Imam receives a three-month jail sentence for insulting Islam in films and plays.

Protests over Hungarian director

An actor known for his far-right views takes up his position as director of a prominent Hungarian theatre amid controversy and protests in the streets of Budapest.

Bond team release Skyfall image

Actor Daniel Craig is shown wielding a gun and sporting stubble in the first official image from the new James Bond film Skyfall.

Hunt for lowest ever bass singer

A record company has begun a worldwide search for the singer who can sing a note so low that it is thought never to have been sung before.

Tributes flood in for Cornelius

Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones, Snoop Dogg and Slash are among the dozens of artists paying tribute to the late Soul Train creator Don Cornelius.

Winehouse coroner 'not qualified'

The family of singer Amy Winehouse seek advice after learning that the coroner who oversaw her inquest has resigned because she was not qualified.

Asian TV characters 'stereotyped'

Australia is more forward-thinking than the UK when it comes to portraying ethnic minorities in soaps, says Neighbours actor Sachin Joab.

Simpsons role for Julian Assange

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is to guest star on animated comedy The Simpsons, it is confirmed.

Paula Abdul to leave US X Factor

The talent show judge confirms she's leaving - a day after the exit of Steve Jones and Nicole Scherzinger was announced.

VIDEO: Iran 'intimidating BBC Persian'

The BBC's director general Mark Thompson has accused the Iranian authorities of intimidating those working for its Persian service.

VIDEO: The Queen's unofficial portraits

One of the first events to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee is taking place at the Cartoon Museum in London.

VIDEO: Art by animals goes on show

A work of abstract expressionism by a chimp and a still life of a flower by an elephant are part of a new exhibition in London of artworks created by animals.

VIDEO: Thailand's teen piano prodigy

At the age of 14, Gun Chaikittiwatana is already playing some of the hardest pieces ever written for classical piano.

VIDEO: Scarlett's big prize and more news

Scarlett Johansson's among the winners at Germany's Golden Camera Awards and Daniel Radcliffe opens up about his drinking plus the rest of the day's top entertainment headlines.

VIDEO: Dickens characters traced by historian

There's new evidence that Dickens lived much closer to some of the characters in his novels than previously thought.

VIDEO: Meet the Author: James Treadwell

The BBC's Nick Higham talks to James Treadwell about his book Advent.

VIDEO: Ryan gives Denzel black eye on set

Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds has revealed that he accidentally gave his co-star Denzel Washington a black eye while filming an action scene for his new film Safe House.

David Jason moves behind the camera

Sir David Jason moves behind the camera

Residents say no to film-makers

The residents fed-up with movie stars and camera crews

Old strips and online aid comics

Why nostalgia and the internet are increasingly important for comics

'Cult' film explores sect secrets

Martha Macy May Marlene explores the attraction of cults

In pictures: Copycat exhibition

Original artworks hang alongside copies in new exhibition

The US cult of Downton Abbey

What's behind US cult appeal of Downton Abbey?

Oscars: Best picture nominees

The nine best picture nominees for 2012

Ben Gazarra dead: Big Lebowski and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof star dies at 81 - Daily Mail

Daily Mail

Ben Gazarra dead: Big Lebowski and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof star dies at 81 Daily Mail By Daily Mail Reporter Ben Gazzara, star of the original 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' on Broadway and the film 'The Big Lebowski,' has died at age 81. Longtime family friend Suzanne Mados said Mr Gazzara died Friday in Manhattan. Ben Gazzara, Risk-Taking Actor, Is Dead at 81New York Times Actor Ben Gazzara dies in USTimes of India Popular character actor Ben Gazzara dies in NYWall Street Journal Washington Post -New York Daily News -Los Angeles Times all 607 news articles »

The Barrow whale rescue what really happened - Sacramento Bee

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The Barrow whale rescue what really happened Sacramento Bee By RICHARD MAUER ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Once Roy Ahmaogak decided to report three gray whales trapped in the ice near Barrow rather than leave them to their natural fate, it was probably inevitable that their story would wind up in Hollywood. Big surprise: This whale tale is a winnerLos Angeles Times 'Big Miracle' Is Heartwarming Fun Despite Chilly Temps, Stars SayMTV.com Saving Whales While Melting Hearts and a Cold WarNew York Times Fox News -Chicago Sun-Times -Boston Herald all 560 news articles »

LA Reid Signs On for Season Two of The X Factor - E! Online

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Three cheers for Madonna - Boston Herald

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Three cheers for Madonna Boston Herald By Jed Gottlieb Madonna's betting on a lot of overlap between her fan base and Gronk's. Not only is she jumping back into the scene with her Sunday halftime gig, but her “Give Me All Your Luvin' ” video is an orgy of rah-rahing cheerleaders and beefy ... Madonna And Nicki Minaj's Kiss: Where's The 'Luvin'?MTV.com Madonna Pre-Super Bowl Video Gets Some Cred From NFL, Nicki Minaj, MIAReuters Madonna's 'Give Me All Your Luvin'' scores a touchdownNew York Daily News msnbc.com -Washington Post -USA TODAY all 1,350 news articles »

Critic's Notebook: Enter action hero, Liam Neeson - Los Angeles Times

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Critic's Notebook: Enter action hero, Liam Neeson Los Angeles Times Currently starring in 'The Grey,' the towering, 59-year-old actor impresses audiences and critics alike with his steely toughness. By Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times Film Critic I don't know exactly when Liam Neeson turned into Hollywood's favorite ... Liam Neeson vs. nature, 'The Grey' film reviewTheCelebrityCafe.com Ridley Scott on producing 'The Grey', and the harsh on-set conditions ...Entertainment Weekly Call to boycott Liam Neeson after he admits he ate wolf stew to prepare for ...Daily Mail Wall Street Journal -International Business Times -National Geographic all 65 news articles »

Box Office: "Chronicle" Edges Out "The Woman In Black" - The Gossip Girls

The Guardian

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Don Cornelius, 'Soul Train' Creator, Is Dead at 75 - New York Times

USA TODAY

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'Chronicle' goes viral with mash-up of horror, hero flicks - USA TODAY

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Soul Train fans bop on Broadway in Cornelius fete

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The covered souk near Jemaa el Fna.

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Morocco.
Marrakech.

From www.morocco-holidays-guide.co.uk/marrakech/marrakech-attr...

The souks of Marrakech stretch immediately after Djemaa el Fna, along Rue Souk Smarine, a long, covered street. At the end of this street are two lanes: Souk el Kbir and Souk el Attarin – Follow the alleyways and you will discover small squares devoted to specific crafts and products.

At first sight, the souks may seem vast and bewildering. However, with a good map it is perfectly possible to navigate the souks on your own. If you’d rather use some help, there are no shortage of offers from guides, both official and non-official.

The best times to visit the souks is in the early mornings (6:00 to 8:00) or late afternoons (16:00 to 17:00) as goods are more amenable to bargaining at the end of the day.

NStankova_Week5 (I left my heart in) ...Hoi An.

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I am so lucky this week's theme allows you to post an old photo. I only just remembered
that today is the last day I can post for this theme, so went through my photos of Vietnam
and found one I wanted to rework. Cos, ya know, I left my heart in Hoi An :)

Traces

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Lago di Varese ghiacciato alla Schiranna. Varese, Italy.

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The busy souqs around Jemaa el Fna square.

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Morocco.
Marrakech.

From www.morocco-holidays-guide.co.uk/marrakech/marrakech-attr...

The souks of Marrakech stretch immediately after Djemaa el Fna, along Rue Souk Smarine, a long, covered street. At the end of this street are two lanes: Souk el Kbir and Souk el Attarin – Follow the alleyways and you will discover small squares devoted to specific crafts and products.

At first sight, the souks may seem vast and bewildering. However, with a good map it is perfectly possible to navigate the souks on your own. If you’d rather use some help, there are no shortage of offers from guides, both official and non-official.

The best times to visit the souks is in the early mornings (6:00 to 8:00) or late afternoons (16:00 to 17:00) as goods are more amenable to bargaining at the end of the day.

Amsterdam Snowstorm Feb 2012

Corporate Flight Attendant posted a video:

The crew and myself were on our way to the airport right when a snowstorm hit. Let me re-phrase that people from the Netherlands would call this a snowstorm. LOL! A short ride to the airport took over 2 1/2 hours.

Chinese New Year24 173

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Colorful items in the souq around Jemaa el Fna square.

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Morocco.
Marrakech.

Trekking...

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Approaching the base of Acopan Tepuy to climb "Jardineros de Grandes Paredes" 7a+, 300m. Scan of a negative film.

Tepuys are table-top mountains located in an area called Gran Sabana, located in the south of Venezuela. This area was the inspiration for the Arthur Conan Doyle's book The Lost World, set in the highest of these characteristic mountains, Roraima.

In the picture the Acopan can be seen, with some of the houses of the small Pemon village located at its base, Yunek. In the last years, several multi pitch climbs have been established in the different faces of this mountain, remaining the potential for new routes still virtually unlimited.

Surfer Girl

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At Ilha do Mal, Brazil. Sized large for wallpaper, enjoy.

My next step will be...

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随分遠くまで行ったものだ。
時々、自分がどこまで行くのかと思う、
今日この頃。

次のステップは自分次第ってこと。
周囲への感謝を忘れずに、
この一年がんばろう。

Cambodge - Angkor vat

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Jemaa el Fnaa

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Morocco.
Marrakech.

Krabi Ao Nang Phranang Beach Rock Climb

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Krabi Ao Nang Phranang Beach Cafe

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Day 36/366 - In the Footsteps of Marco Polo

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"Veien til Xanadu" (directly translated: The Road to Xanadu") is a book by Torbjørn Færøvik, a great Norwegian author. In this book we get to travel all the way from Venice, Italy to Xanadu, China. We travel in the footsteps of Marco Polo.

I'm starting to read the book today. I just finished another book from the same author, named "Buddhas Barn" (directly translated: "Buddhas Children"), which was awesome. I bet this one is just as good!

I love to read ❤

PS: Look at the cute bookmark that I got when I got the book for Christmas from a good friend. It's totally us in 60 years!

younes de blida

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The busy streets in the medina.

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Morocco.
Marrakech.