guardian.co.uk | 'New Moon' sets box-office records Los Angeles Times The latest vampire installment rakes in $26.3 million in midnight ticket sales and is set to make more than $70 million in single-day sales. But sales are expected to drop off over the weekend. By Ben Fritz "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" was on course ... Robert Pattinson overshadows Kristen Stewart Lautner: 'Transformation was hard work' Robert Pattinson Talks House Hunting, Nudity And Babies On 'Ellen' |
![]() New Zealand Herald | Plagiarism only a minor offence, says university New Zealand Herald Auckland University has defended its handling of the Witi Ihimaera plagiarism row, saying it was a relatively small offence. Vice-chancellor Stuart McCutcheon told all students and staff in an email yesterday that much of the public ... Sadness at discovering plagiarism Witi Ihimaera to buy back plagiarised books More plagiarism in Ihimaera book, claims critic |
Newsweek | Afternoons without Oprah Los Angeles Times Who will fill the void, and who will watch, when the queen of daytime TV departs for cable in 2011? By Joe Flint and Meg James Oprah Winfrey told her audience Friday that she had made up her mind to end her hit daytime talk show in September 2011 ... End of an era for Oprah Winfrey show Oprah's departure presents problem for TV stations As Oprah heads to cable, will her golden touch go with her? |
'Pussycat' Tem happy to be home Stuff.co.nz Kiwi actor Temuera Morrison is rapt he gets to play a Maori in his latest movie, Tracker, being shot near Queenstown. He co-stars with British "tough guy" star Ray Winstone. "I've been a Pakistani and someone from outer ... Filming of 'epic' NZ story under way Fists fly in new movie Tracker |
Filmonic (blog) | Heavenly movie tests Jackson The Dominion Post After the mammoth undertaking of The Lord of the Rings and King Kong, Peter Jackson had hoped smaller-scale film The Lovely Bones would be a welcome change of pace. Instead, the Oscar-winning director says it tested him to the limit. ... Mayor's Delight at Jackson Premiere for City More violence please! Jackson looking forward to a 'proud' premiere |
![]() Stuff.co.nz | Stroke: Songs for Chris Knox Stuff.co.nz In June of this year Chris Knox suffered a stroke. I was in Auckland when it happened. I received a handful of text messages from friends and family alerting me, asking me how I felt. I have met Chris a couple of times in passing, spoken to him a ... Chris Knox tribute album launched tonight |
Mirror.co.uk | Miley Cyrus's driver killed in crash Boston Globe AP / November 21, 2009 The driver of a Miley Cyrus tour bus was killed yesterday morning when the bus overturned in Virginia; the 16-year-old “Hannah Montana'' star wasn't on board. The bus, driven by William G. Douglas, 53, of Austin, Texas, ... One dead as Miley Cyrus tour bus crashes Miley Cyrus 'Deeply Saddened' By Death Of Tour Bus Driver Miley Cyrus 'Deeply Saddened' by Lost Tour Member |
![]() New Zealand Herald | Kiwi teen the favourite for Australian Idol title New Zealand Herald A teenager who grew up on the wrong side of the tracks in the Bay of Plenty is preparing for the biggest night of his life. Stan Walker is tipped to take the title of Australian Idol in the final episode of the show's seventh season, ... Our Kate to shine in Idol finale Rock chick Hayley Warner's Idol attitude |
![]() New Zealand Herald | Public image, private reality New Zealand Herald Mad Men's writer Matthew Weiner says the Mannerist style of the 1950s, which returned in the 1980s, still lives on today. Photo / Supplied by Prime As Mad Men moves further into the 1960s in its third season, ... He's an advertisement for art among TV's artifice Mad Men and the art of stealth branding |
Katy Perry strips back for Unplugged session New Zealand Herald Katy Perry. Photo / AP LONDON - American Idol contestants should be thankful that they have caring, sharing Ellen DeGeneres on the panel now and not Katy Perry. The singer was a guest judge for auditions to be featured on next season's show, ... |