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Cannes Reese Witherspoon Stars in Devils Knot
With the Cannes Film Festival nearing the finishing stretch, the independent film business already is turning its attention to the fall festival circuit. One title that’s likely to make an appearance ...
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Tech Giant Attempts to Steal Spotlight from Xbox Event
video in which it teases on its upcoming gaming console. We remind you that back in February, the giant held a big event on which it shared some details on its PlayStation 4. However, although it was a "release event," Sony did not actually show its latest gaming console. Instead, it offered a glimpse on its controller and the device's ...
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Daniel Miller Says Mute Group Positioned for Growth Bolsters Exec Team
Two-and-a half-years have passed since Daniel Miller and his Mute brand split from EMI and returned to the "independent" community. Now, the British exec is confident his Mute group of companies is positioned for growth, and he's named two senior executives to his team to ensure that happens. Shirin Foroutanjoins as global managing director of the Mute group, while Dick ...
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Tyrone annoyed at Rackard Cup venue
The Tyrone hurlers are annoyed at the venue for their Nicky Rackard Cup semi-final with Roscommon, following the CCCC's decision to fix the last-four tie for Athleague this Saturday.Tyrone came through the 'front door' route, winning all of their games to date, while Roscommon bounced back from a defeat to Donegal with a win over Louth last Saturday to ensure their place in the ...
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200mph tornado leaves trail of destruction as death toll rises
More than 90 people are feared dead, including 20 children, after a huge tornado ripped through an Oklahoma town destroying scores of homes and a primary ...
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Happy new ear campaign demand meeting with Taoiseach
The parents of deaf children who are campaigning for cochlear implants are demanding a meeting with the Taoiseach Enda Kenny.The Happy New Ear campaign said the Health Minister James Reilly has refused to meet them.The parents want reassurance from Minister Reilly that EUR7m will be ringfenced to pay for double implants.Currently children in Ireland who receive the treatment - only have cochlear ...
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Leading barrister says government will need to rethink proposed abortion laws
A leading barrister said the government will need to rethink the proposed abortion laws when it comes to appeals such as if a woman is refused a termination under the suicide ground. Dr Simon Mills - who drafted his own abortion bill at the last oireachtas committee hearings - is appearing before the final day of hearings on the legislation. The draft heads of the bill allow for an appeal by a ...
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Government urged to clamp down rogue construction operators
The government is being urged to clamp down on people who are working in construction while drawing the dole.According to the Construction Industry Federation, tax compliant contractors are losing tenders because they are being undercut by rogue operators.The CIF said that the black market economy is damaging the Exchequer and something must be done to tackle the situation.The Federation's ...
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Alexandra Burke signs management deal in US
Alexandra Burke has signed a huge management deal in the US.The 'Bad Boys' hitmaker - who shot to fame after winning the UK version on 'The X Factor' in 2008 - has reportedly signed with Kevin Liles, who helped launch the careers of Jay-Z and Kanye West.Alexandra reportedly jetted off to New York to start working with Kevin - a co-founder of Def Jam Records and former ...
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Carroll enjoyed Hammer time
Andy Carroll maintains he has enjoyed every minute of his season-long loan at West Ham but the long-term future of the England forward remains unclear.Despite only scoring seven goals, the 6ft 3ins striker proved a popular signing and earned a recall to the England squad for the friendlies against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil.However, with parent club Liverpool set to be holding out for a ...
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Bank of Ireland eases mortgage hikes policy
The Bank of Ireland today partially backtracked on a steep rise in mortgage rates for customers who thought their repayments were fixed for life.It has written to 1,200 of the 13,500 homeowners facing sharp increases - despite taking out tracker deals linked to the historically-low Bank of England base rate - to tell them they will no longer be applied in their cases.The bank said the Financial ...
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Films with Arab themes hold sway
. Films with Arab themes and filmmakers with North African heritage have a special resonance here in France, reflecting the country's troubled colonial history along the southern shores of the ...
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Prince signs new deal with record label Kobalt Music Group without giving up control over his rights
American singer Prince has signed a new deal with Kobalt Music Group to market and distribute his future work without giving up control over his rights, the company said on ...
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Entertainment One reports 25 jump in profit growth
Entertainment One has reported a 25% jump in profit growth, helped by the release of the fifth Twilight film. Photograph: Summit Entertainment/Sportsphoto ...
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Justin Biebers monkey Mally to become German property
March 28, 2013: In this file photo, Canadian singer Justin Bieber performs on stage during the "I Believe Tour " in Munich, southern ...
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Cannes Last Days on Mars Director and Olivia Williams on Making the Mars Sci-Fi Thriller
The Directors' Fortnight section of the Cannes Film Festival doesn't have a reputation for being especially inclusive to films in the sci-fi genre, ...
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Reina happy at Liverpool
Jose Reina admits he is flattered to be linked with a return to former club Barcelona but has again insisted he is happy at Liverpool, with whom he is under contract until 2016.Reina is one of the names being touted as a possible replacement for long-serving Barca goalkeeper Victor Valdes, who has told the Catalan giants he intends to leave the club and could sever ties this summer.The ...
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Jay-Z denies Beyonce pregnancy rumours
Jay-Z has denied his wife Beyonce is pregnant.The hip-hop star apparently emailed a DJ in New York to try to silence the rumours.The whispering peaked last week when the 31-year-old cancelled a gig in Antwerp because of ...
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Germany nationalises Bieber monkey
Justin Bieber's pet monkey is set to become the property of Germany.Mally the Monkey was seized by German customs on March 28 when the pop star failed to produce required vaccination and import papers for the animal after landing in Munich.He had until midnight on Friday to produce those documents.Customs spokesman Thomas Meister said after offices opened following a holiday weekend that ...
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Dancing On Ice to hang up skating boots
'Dancing On Ice' will end next year.The ninth series of the ITV skating contest will be the last, host Phillip Schofield - who fronts the show with Christine Bleakley - has confirmed.He tweeted: "Enjoy it while you can. Dancing on Ice 2014 will be the final series. And I can take up skiing again! ;) (sic)"Phillip's confirmation came after Jane Torvill and Christopher ...
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Doors founding member loses battle with cancer
The Doors' founding member Ray Manzarek has passed away.The legendary musician was at the RoMed Clinic in Rosenheim, Germany when he lost his long battle with bile duct cancer yesterday at the age of 74.In an announcement on their Facebook page, the band revealed he was surrounded by his wife Dorothy Manzarek, and his brothers Rick and James Manzarek.The Doors' guitarist Robby Krieger ...
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Body of Padre Pio to go on display
The body of Padre Pio will go on permanent display next month in Italy. His body, which is covered with a layer of silicone, will be displayed in a Puglian church, where the saint lived during his final years. The monk, who claimed he suffered from stigmata, will go on permanent display from June ...
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Danny Healy-Rae set for TV
Danny Healy-Rae is to be the subject of a German documentary.The Kerry County Councillor came to the attention of the media there, after he called for rural dwellers in isolated areas to be allowed a higher drink-driving limit.The story gained international notoriety after some council colleagues supported his motion to raise the alcohol limit.According to ...
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Call for information campaign on new climate change laws
The head of the Oireachtas Committee on the Environment has warned that new climate change laws need to be introduced in tandem with an information campaign.Hearings are taking place in Leinster House this afternoon where the Government will get feedback on the bill from a range of environmental groups.The new legislation aims to help Ireland become more environmentally friendly and to reduce ...
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Microsoft readies new Xbox as entertainment hub
Attendees play video games at Microsoft’s Xbox 360 display at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. AFP FILE PHOTO SAN FRANCISCO--Microsoft offers a glimpse Tuesday at a new-generation Xbox as videogame consoles evolve into home entertainment centers and adapt to competition from smartphones and tablets. A tented stage ...
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