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Japan’s World War II film idol Rikoran dies at 94
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese film idol Yoshiko Yamaguchi, who was known as Rikoran and symbolized Japan’s dreams of Asian conquest, has died at age 94.
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CORRECTED – Springfield comes alive as “The Simpsons” take over Hollywood Bowl
By Piya Sinha-Roy LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – (Corrects name of orchestra in fifth paragraph to Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, instead of the Los Angeles Philharmonic) Under the starry skies of Hollywood on Friday, the animated world of America’s longest-running television series “The Simpsons” came alive through music and lively performances from the cast on stage at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl. Matt Groening, the show’s creator, kicked off the first night of the three-night event reminiscing about Fox’s early censorship regulations, as the program prepares to enter its 26th season later this month. …
Iraq PM says will protect civilians after U.S.-Iraq air strikes against IS
By Oliver Holmes and Jason Szep BAGHDAD/CAIRO (Reuters) – Iraq’s Shi’ite Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said on Saturday that he had ordered his air force to halt strikes on civilian areas, following attacks by both Iraqi and U.S. jets in large areas of the country held by Islamic State fighters. The announcement, which comes as the United States tries to build regional support for deeper military action against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, may be aimed at winning Sunni Muslim support for Abadi’s new Shi’ite-led government as it battles the group which controls one third of Iraqi …
‘The Simpsons’ toast 25 years with songs and stars
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bart and Lisa Simpson, Chief Wiggam and son Ralph, bartender Moe and Apu from Kwik-E-Mart celebrated 25 years of “The Simpsons” in Hollywood on Friday.
McCartneys and wellies at London Fashion Week
LONDON (AP) — The sun’s out, and so are the celebrities, style mavens and paparazzi. London Fashion Week turned up the heat on its second day, with a hectic schedule of catwalk shows that drew stars to the front rows and had editors scurrying from one end of London to the other to see the latest trends.
Iraq PM says will protect civilians after U.S.-Iraq air strikes against IS
By Oliver Holmes and Jason Szep BAGHDAD/CAIRO (Reuters) – Iraq’s Shi’ite Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said on Saturday that he had ordered his air force to halt strikes on civilian areas, following attacks by both Iraqi and U.S. jets in large areas of the country held by Islamic State fighters. The announcement, which comes as the United States tries to build regional support for deeper military action against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, may be aimed at winning Sunni Muslim support for Abadi’s new Shi’ite-led government as it battles the group which controls one third of Iraqi …
Formula 1 cars given electric makeovers for environmentally friendly racing in polluted cities
London, Sep 13 (ANI): In a bid to start environmentally friendly racing, Formula One cars have been given electric makeovers and will be handed over to 20 drivers to race around ten city circuits around the world’ most polluted cities.
‘The Simpsons’ toast 25 years with songs and stars
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bart and Lisa Simpson, Chief Wiggam and son Ralph, bartender Moe and Apu from Kwik-E-Mart came to the Hollywood Bowl to celebrate 25 years of “The Simpsons.”
Gwyneth Paltrow to host October fundraiser for President Obama in LA
Washington, Sept 13 (ANI): Gwyneth Paltrow is all set to host Barack Obama for a fundraiser in October in LA, it has been revealed.
Springfield comes alive as “The Simpsons” take over Hollywood Bowl
By Piya Sinha-Roy LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Under the starry skies of Hollywood on Friday, the animated world of America’s longest-running television series “The Simpsons” came alive through music and lively performances from the cast on stage at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl. Matt Groening, the show’s creator, kicked off the first night of the three-night event reminiscing about Fox’s early censorship regulations, as the program prepares to enter its 26th season later this month. …