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MTV Holds Its First African Music Awards
Two Nigerian singers won top awards Saturday as MTV held its first-ever music award program for Africa, with acts from across the world's poorest continent being nominated for prizes.
Tenor's Met Opera Feat: 2 Major Roles In A Day
Italian tenor Marcello Giordani has pulled off the rare feat of singing two major roles in a single day at New York's Metropolitan Opera.
SAG Calls For Strike Against Hollywood Studios
The Screen Actors Guild said Saturday it will ask its members to authorize a strike after its first contract talks in four months with Hollywood studios failed despite the help of a federal mediator.
Kanye West To Preview Album On MySpace Music
Add Kanye West to the list of artists previewing their new CDs on MySpace Music. Guns 'N Roses, Paul McCartney and Beyonce have all done the same. The Killers will do so on Saturday with their CD, "Day & Age."
Travis Barker Sues Over Plane Crash That Killed 2
Punk musician Travis Barker has filed a lawsuit against Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. over the South Carolina plane crash that injured him and killed two friends.
Simpson, Wentz Welcome New Son Bronx
Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and Pete Wentz are the proud parents of a baby boy, and they're celebrating with some Bronx cheer. Also, baby name experts grade the celebrity couple's choice of name for their first child.
Warren Beatty's Plan For Dick Tracy Film Thwarted
Actor Warren Beatty says he wants to make another Dick Tracy flick, but
he's being thwarted by Tribune Media Services, which claims the rights
to the cartoon detective. The Chicago-based Tribune began distributing the comic strip in 1931, and Beatty starred in and directed in the 1990 film version of the detective comic.
Rapper T.I. Testifies In Ohio Murder Trial
Rapper T.I. testified Friday that he believes the bullets fired at his entourage during a wild vehicle chase two years ago were meant for him.
