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No mid-life crisis for 007 as Bond films turn 50
It was a meeting of the two most famous British people on the planet: Queen Elizabeth II turned to her tuxedo-wearing guest and said, "Good evening, ...
Russian church: Pussy Riot deserve mercy if repent
The Russian Orthodox Church on Sunday asked for clemency for three jailed members of the rock band Pussy Riot if they repent for their "punk prayer" ...
Ballet meets Valentino at glittery NYCB gala
One by one, the ballerinas of New York City Ballet made their grand entrances in "Bal de Couture," a new work by Peter Martins, and the glittery crowd ...
Russian PM calls for Pussy Riot to be freed
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Wednesday called for three members of the punk band Pussy Riot to be freed, a sign that the women's release ...
Ex-Beatle McCartney gets French legion of honor
France's Elysee Palace says former Beatle Paul McCartney has been decorated with the legion of honor for services to music. On Saturday the ...
British health chief dubbed "minister for magic''
He supports homeopathy, a practice that many experts liken to snake oil. He opposes late-term abortion, falling afoul of this mostly pro-choice nation
Paul McCartney pays visit to wife's central NY co.
Employees of a central New York trucking company have had a surprise visitor — Sir Paul McCartney. Local media outlets report that the former Beatle ...
Ex-Beatle McCartney nominated for legion of honor
France's Elysee Palace has said former Beatle Paul McCartney has been nominated for the legion of honor for services to music. On Tuesday, a ...
Berry Gordy, Paul McCartney to play Motown piano
In town for a concert last summer, Paul McCartney made his first-ever visit to Detroit's Motown Museum, the legendary two-story "Hitsville USA" ...
Russia claims killer demands Pussy Riot freed
The bodies of an elderly woman and her daughter were found in Russia beneath a scrawled message demanding freedom for the jailed members of the Pussy ...
In Arctic, Greenpeace picks new fight with old foe
Global warming has ignited a rush to exploit Arctic resources — and Greenpeace is determined to thwart that stampede. Employing the same daredevil ...
Madonna to US fans: Appreciate your freedom
As she kicked off the U.S. leg of her "MDNA Tour" in Philadelphia, Madonna said she was happy to party in the USA after touring Europe for three ...
Lawyer appeals Pussy Riot members jail sentences
Three members of the Pussy Riot punk band have appealed a court's decision to jail them for two years for their "punk prayer" against Russian leader ...
Website of court that sentenced Pussy Riot hacked
Russian hackers on Tuesday attacked the website of the Moscow court where three members of the Pussy Riot punk band were tried and sentenced to two ...
Russian clerics forgive Pussy Riot for Putin rant
Russia's top Orthodox clerics on Saturday asked for mercy for the punk band Pussy Riot for its anti-government protest in a Moscow cathedral, but the ...
A guide to Pussy Riot's oeuvre
Given how world famous Pussy Riot has become, people are sometimes surprised to learn that the entire oeuvre of the women's punk band is made up of ...
Activists get 2 years for anti-Putin church stunt
Three punk rock-style activists who briefly took over a cathedral in a raucous prayer for deliverance from Vladimir Putin were sentenced to two years ...
'We are all hooligans': Protests for Pussy Riot
Supporters of the punk rock band Pussy Riot bared their breasts, covered their faces with ski masks and cross-dressed Friday in a series of raucous ...
Paul McCartney sends support to Russian punks
Paul McCartney has sent support to a Russian punk band whose members face prison for a stunt against President Vladimir Putin. In a letter released ...
EYES ON LONDON: London games close, Rio gets ready
Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of the games to you: ___ RIO ...
EYES ON LONDON: Spice Girls, Lennon, hotchpotch
Around the 2012 Olympics and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of the games to you: ___ GAMES ...
The Who, Spice Girls to rock Olympic closer
Get ready for a star-studded spectacular: Olympic Stadium is being transformed into a giant jukebox of British pop and pizazz for the closing ...
Celebrities keeping a low profile at the Olympics
Now that's more like it. Mick Jagger has dropped by Olympic Stadium to watch some track and field, providing relief to celebrity-watchers who worried ...
London games get an Olympian musical soundtrack
At the London Olympics, Adele is served with tennis, Beyonce bounces around the basketball court and Queen's "We Will Rock You" spikes up beach ...
Britain makes history on Olympic 'Super Saturday'
In one unforgettable night for a nation, the Olympic Games and host Britain were the best they can be. Three British athletes winning three gold ...