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Sunday, November 23

  • Smashing Pumpkins postpones show  (UPI / 1:14AM CST on 11/23) CHICAGO, Nov. 23 (UPI) -- Smashing Pumpkins postponed a concert set for Saturday in Chicago because Billy Corgan was ill.

    Saturday, November 22

  • Lines longer this year for food giveaways  (UPI / 7:14PM CST on 11/22) LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Southern California food bank officials say they are distributing more food to the needy this year than last but are having trouble meeting the demand.
  • Weinstein Co. cuts 11 percent of staff  (UPI / 4:14PM CST on 11/22) NEW YORK, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. movie maker Weinstein Co. has confirmed it has cut 11 percent, or 24 employees, from its staff.
  • SAG seeking strike authorization  (UPI / 4:14PM CST on 11/22) LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- The Screen Actors Guild Saturday said its attempts at federal mediation with a group of Hollywood film and TV producers has failed.
  • Lehrer, MacNeil honored by Arizona State  (UPI / 4:14PM CST on 11/22) PHOENIX, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- PBS anchors Jim Lehrer and Robert MacNeil said during a Phoenix awards event held by Arizona State University that reporters still have a place in the world.
  • Marionette owner downplays sale rumors  (UPI / 3:54PM CST on 11/22) LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- The owner of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater in Los Angeles says he has no plans to sell the historic venue despite what real estate records show.
  • Supreme Court may hear 'malfunction' case  (UPI / 3:24PM CST on 11/22) WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. Supreme Court justices could wind up reviewing singer Janet Jackson's breast-baring wardrobe malfunction during the 2004 Super Bowl, CBS says.
  • Milligan family opposes memorabilia sale  (UPI / 2:54PM CST on 11/22) LONDON, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- The four children of Spike Milligan say they are upset they were not contacted regarding an upcoming sale of the late British comedian's belongings.
  • New doc recalls Kennedys' immigrant roots  (UPI / 2:34PM CST on 11/22) NEW YORK, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Writer-director Robert Kline says he wanted his new documentary "The Kennedys: America's Emerald Kings" to focus on the political family's immigrant roots.
  • Bargains ahead for HDTVs  (UPI / 1:14PM CST on 11/22) LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Retailers say they hope to tempt bargain-hunters with discounts on high-definition televisions this holiday season.
  • Obama relatives feel spotlight in Kenya  (UPI / 12:54PM CST on 11/22) NYANGMA-KOGELO, Kenya, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Kenyan relatives of U.S. President-Elect Barack Obama are new celebrities in their country, but say the spotlight isn't always welcome.
  • Closing deals reinforcing 'Arrested' film  (UPI / 12:54PM CST on 11/22) LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- A movie version of the award-winning U.S. TV series "Arrested Development" is a step closer as two deals are being finalized, industry officials say.
  • Doctors warn against excessive video play  (UPI / 12:44PM CST on 11/22) LONDON, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- The new PlayStation release "World of Warcraft" may cause more children to become addicted to video games, say doctors at the Tavistock Center in London.
  • Missing Kurkova bellybutton due to surgery  (UPI / 12:14PM CST on 11/22) NEW YORK, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Surgery Karolina Kurkova had as an infant was responsible for the absence of her bellybutton, a representative for the Czech model said.
  • Obama daughters bond with Bush girls  (UPI / 12:05PM CST on 11/22) WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. President George W. Bush's family say they enjoyed a bonding moment with U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's two daughters during a White House tour.
  • Twice the Tyra coming soon on The CW  (UPI / 11:34AM CST on 11/22) LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- "The Tyra Banks Show" and its model host are moving to The CW, giving Banks two shows on the U.S. TV network, industry officials say.
  • Simpson pumped up by new aunt role  (UPI / 11:34AM CST on 11/22) LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- U.S. pop star Jessica Simpson says she is excited to be an aunt after her sister, Ashlee, gave birth to Simpson's first nephew.
  • Conrad Black asks Bush for pardon  (UPI / 11:24AM CST on 11/22) WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Disgraced former media tycoon Conrad Black is asking U.S. President George Bush for clemency from his 6 1/2-year prison sentence, officials said.

    Friday, November 21

  • Book signed for 'real' 007 up for sale  (UPI / 8:44PM CST on 11/21) CALABASAS, Calif., Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A first-edition British copy of "You Only Live Twice," inscribed by author Ian Fleming to the "real James Bond," is going up for auction.
  • Glitter appeals travel notification order  (UPI / 8:24PM CST on 11/21) LONDON, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- Former British rock star and convicted pedophile Gary Glitter is appealing a court order requiring him to notify authorities of his out-of-country travel plans.

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