He got a standing ovation before the orchestra even played a single note.
Conductor, 28, takes reins of Los Angeles Philharmonic
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Swiss fight Polanski appeal against arrest
The arrest warrant used to detain filmmaker Roman Polanski in Switzerland was valid, the Swiss Justice Ministry said Tuesday, making clear it will fight the director’s appeal against his detention over a 1977 sex case. Polanski, 76, is challenging his detention on other grounds as well.
Polanski promised $500K to rape victim in ’93 settlement
Roman Polanski in 1993 agreed to pay his sexual assault victim $500,000 to settle a damage claim she filed against the fugitive film director, according to court papers released Friday. Polanski still owed the money — plus another $100,000 in interest — three years after the settlement, according to the documents.
Lauren Conrad admits she’s one bad actress
Though her days of battling Kristen Cavallari and Speidi in the realm of reality TV are officially behind her, no way is Lauren Conrad headed for the unemployment line.
For Kings of Leon, drinking, brawling all part of the fun
We halfway expect the four members of Kings of Leon to roll into Bar 1200 drunk and brawling, a burly tour manager leading them in by the scruff of their necks.
Affidavits: Anna Nicole Smith received many dangerous drugs
Doctors gave Anna Nicole Smith a long list of dangerous drugs over the three years before her death, including while she was pregnant, according to sworn statements by investigators from state agencies. Two doctors charged in connection with Smith’s death allegedly also crossed professional lines by having personal relationships with their patient, the court documents released Tuesday said.
Scarlett Johansson extends invite to ‘Iron Man 2’ premiere
Next spring’s “Iron Man 2” premiere will be memorable not only for the stars of the film, but also for two lucky fans — thanks to cast member and Oxfam Ambassador Scarlett Johansson.
Real economic change — in your pocket
As times get tough, people look for change. Not just new presidents and prime ministers, but change they can count on — or, at least, count
Prejean to sue Miss California USA officials
Carrie Prejean will file a lawsuit against Miss California USA officials for stripping her of the title earlier this year, her attorney announced Monday. “We will make the case that her title was taken from her solely because of her support of traditional marriage,” her attorney, Charles LiMandri, said in a news release
Sci-fi apartheid film ‘District 9’ opens in South Africa
The futuristic South African sci-fi that has taken the U.S box office by storm opened in its home country this weekend. Parallels with the experience of apartheid in “District 9” are likely to resonate particularly with South African audiences.