Western extras play bit parts in new Egyptian film
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — A motley group of foreigners – English teachers, students of Arabic, even a journalist – gathered on a recent chilly night in the Egyptian port city of Alexandria, brought together by a love of cinema, curiosity and a furtive hope of catching a glimpse of Omar Sharif….
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Pavarotti widow, daughters agree on inheritance
MILAN, Italy (AP) — A lawyer for Luciano Pavarotti’s widow says his family has come to a friendly agreement on how to divide up his estate….
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Talks continue between actors’ union and producers
NEW YORK (AP) — Although the deadline has passed, negotiations on a new contract between the actors’ union and Broadway theater producers are continuing, both sides said Monday….
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Publicist confirms: Thurman is engaged to Busson
NEW YORK (AP) — It’s official: Uma Thurman will marry financier Arpad “Arki” Busson….
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Maher and Shandling honor George Carlin at service
LOS ANGELES (AP) — He was the comedian who actually said the seven words you can never say on television, but close friends and family members remembered George Carlin as a man who, when he was off stage, had only a kind word for everyone he met….
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SAG president doesn’t want to hear strike talk
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The head of the Screen Actors Guild doesn’t want to hear the s-word as a deadline for contract expiration looms….
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