Driver dies in Miley Cyrus tour bus crash
Reuters - Saturday November 21, 11:47 AM
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The driver of a tour bus for Miley Cyrus died on Friday when the vehicle crashed in Virginia, but the teen singer was not on-board, police said.
Art collector finds Galileo's lost tooth, fingers
Reuters - Saturday November 21, 10:44 AM
ROME (Reuters) - An art collector has found a tooth, thumb and finger of the renowned Italian scientist Galileo Galilei who died in the 17th century, Florence's History of Science museum said on Friday.
Taylor Swift's dream year brings out naysayers
Reuters - Saturday November 21, 10:11 AM
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - At what may be the height of her early career, teen sensation Taylor Swift finds herself facing the downside of stardom -- naysayers.
Art investments can add color to a portfolio
Reuters - Saturday November 21, 10:05 AM
TORONTO (Reuters) - Collecting fine art is more than just a hobby for savvy investors who see the art world as a $50 billion vehicle for generating wealth, storing it and passing on to their heirs.
Vivendi, GE agree to interim payment on NBCU stake
Reuters - Saturday November 21, 10:03 AM
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Vivendi SA and General Electric have agreed that Vivendi will be paid close to one-third of the value of its NBC Universal stake, although a value for the stake itself is still being negotiated, a person familiar with the matter said.
'Twilight' sequel scores monster box office opening
AFP - Saturday November 21, 09:54 AM
LOS ANGELES (AFP) - The hotly anticipated sequel to vampire romance "Twilight" scored a monster hit at the North American box office on Friday, shattering previous records for midnight openings, reports said.
Malone says DirecTV is not for sale: report
Reuters - Saturday November 21, 09:51 AM
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Media mogul John Malone said the U.S. No.1 satellite TV operator DirecTV Group is not up for sale in an interview with business cable network CNBC on Friday.
Poland restricts gambling outside casinos
AFP - Saturday November 21, 09:49 AM
WARSAW (AFP) - Poland's parliament on Friday adopted a law that confines gambling to casinos and phases out the slot machines currently in many Polish cafes, clubs, shops and service stations.
Malone says DirecTV is not for sale: CNBC
Reuters - Saturday November 21, 09:45 AM
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Media mogul John Malone said the U.S. No.1 satellite TV operator DirecTV Group is not up for sale in an interview with business cable network CNBC on Friday.
YSL auction raises almost three times estimate
Reuters - Saturday November 21, 09:03 AM
PARIS (Reuters) - A second auction of art and furniture once owned by fashion guru Yves Saint Laurent has raised 8.9 million euros ($13.22 million), up to three times the estimated amount, auctioneers Christie's said on Friday.