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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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'.
  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
Gwen's Gavin goes solo
The singer now makes more headlines with his family than with his music. -ST
Talent shows hot up
S'pore's Mandarin TV landscape is dotted by no fewer than four talent searches a year. -ST
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
  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
Heath Ledger's 'Batman' role triggers Oscar buzz
Ledger's creepy rendition of The Joker wowed critics at sneak previews. -AFP
 
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
Hans Christian Anderson's tomb vandalised
'If you take our wall, we'll take your tombs,' vandals wrote on grave stones. -AFP
 
  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
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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