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'Kung Fu Panda' prompts soul-searching in China
It has led Chinese artists to find fault with their own film industry and call for fewer government controls on culture. -Reuters
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New Madame Tussauds in Berlin, Hitler included
The Nazi leader appears as a broken man in a mock-up of his bunker just before the end of World War II. -AFP
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Actress Binoche turns dancer for new show in London
She will appear in a dance show which she is co-directing with top British choreographer Akram Khan. -AFP
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Mamma Mia! ABBA foursome make rare appearance
All four members of ABBA walked down the red carpet at a Stockholm movie theatre to the cheers of several thousand fans. -Reuters
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This princess is not afraid to play with fire
You can't be too certain with protocol in royal affairs - whether to sit one level below HRH, address on bended knee, walk backwards, speak obsequiously, and check on off-limit topics, if any. -TNP
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Paparazzi feel the heat in California
City leaders of L.A. and nearby Malibu want to slap restrictions on the paparazzi citing safety concerns. -Reuters
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Alex Rodriguez and wife split, amid speculated link to Madonna
Baseball star Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees and his wife have broken up after a five-year marriage. -Reuters
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Call girl in Spitzer case drops Gone Wild suit
On Thursday, call girl drops multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis to 'focus on the positive'. -Reuters
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Former Whitesnake guitarist dies
Musicians pay tribute to Mel Galley, former guitarist in British hard rock band Whitesnake who died of cancer this week aged 60. -Reuters
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Crazy Japanese antics hit US TV
LOS ANGELES - A grown man wearing a diaper is spun around until he can barely stand, then is made to try an obstacle course carrying pitchers of milk without spilling any. Another man, dressed like an insect, flings himself onto a giant-sized 'windshield' with a giant-sized 'splat'.
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Turning the tables
The judges' expressionless faces left many of the girls wondering what it is that they were looking for. We asked the girls, what questions they would pose to the judges if they had the chance. -AsiaOne
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Gwen's Gavin goes solo
The singer now makes more headlines with his family than with his music. -ST
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Talent shows hot up
S'pore's Mandarin TV landscape is dotted by no fewer than four talent searches a year. -ST
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Owner of Bruce Lee's former home abandons sale after fans' pleas
The house owner, millionaire philanthropist Yu Panglin, will consider turning it into a museum celebrating the kung fu film legend instead. -AFP
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If you thought the "Merlion-dress" was bad...
National costumes segment of the Miss Universe 2008 pageant showcased loud and outlandish costumes one wouldn't be caught dead in. -AsiaOne
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Heath Ledger's 'Batman' role triggers Oscar buzz
Ledger's creepy rendition of The Joker wowed critics at sneak previews. -AFP
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Andy Lau, actor, singer... now Justice Of Peace
In his 30-year showbiz career, Lau has been noted for his active involvement in charity work. -myp
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Hans Christian Anderson's tomb vandalised
'If you take our wall, we'll take your tombs,' vandals wrote on grave stones. -AFP
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Canadian fiddler looks for quick payday via eBay
Mr Ashley MacIsaac expects a minimum bid of S$2.01 million for his future earnings. -Reuters
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Pregnant Jolie doing well ahead of birth: doctor
Doctor says it's too soon to say if babies will be premature. -Reuters
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