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Sound Abounds at Folk Alliance International Conference

VOA News - Arts and Entertainment - Sat, 13/03/2010 - 03:05
The sound of guitars, fiddlers and more is what sets the event apart from most other business conventions
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Honors Inductees March 15; 'Idol' Names Top 12 Finalists

VOA News - Arts and Entertainment - Sat, 13/03/2010 - 02:58
On March 15, the 25th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions will take place at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York
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3D Televisions Hit Market

VOA News - Arts and Entertainment - Thu, 11/03/2010 - 16:33
TV manufacturers are rolling out 3D sets. 'Avatar,' the biggest box office success in history, has opened the door for 3-D TV.
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After 50-Year Career, Jeff Bridges Savors First Oscar

VOA News - Arts and Entertainment - Tue, 09/03/2010 - 22:20
Hollywood veteran hits career high in role of washed-up singer
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China Censors Academy Award Nominations

VOA News - Arts and Entertainment - Tue, 09/03/2010 - 01:04
Mention of Oscar-nominated US documentary on 2008 Sichuan earthquake omitted from Chinese media
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Music Producer Eyes Simon Cowell's 'Idol' Chair; 'Billboard' Releases Annual Top Money-Maker List

VOA News - Arts and Entertainment - Mon, 08/03/2010 - 21:47
In other news, Reprise Records will release the Bee Gees' four-CD box set, 'Mythology' on 9 March
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Iraq War Drama 'The Hurt Locker' Dominates Oscars

VOA News - Arts and Entertainment - Mon, 08/03/2010 - 08:28
Film about a bomb disposal unit earned a total of six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director
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Hollywood Bestows 2010 Academy Awards

VOA News - Arts and Entertainment - Mon, 08/03/2010 - 03:57
82nd annual Academy Awards ceremony is underway, with the movie industry's biggest stars gathered together
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Best Picture Oscar Race Ripe for Surprises

VOA News - Arts and Entertainment - Fri, 05/03/2010 - 19:57
Since 1943, best picture nominees have been limited to 5 films; this year 10 are in running in part to raise TV ratings
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Poland Celebrates 200th Birthday of a National Icon

VOA News - Arts and Entertainment - Thu, 04/03/2010 - 18:03
Frederic Chopin's musical legacy forms an integral part of modern Poland's cultural identity
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New List Aims to Stem Tide of Cambodian Stolen Antiquities

VOA News - Arts and Entertainment - Tue, 02/03/2010 - 13:48
In recent years, Cambodia's rich cultural heritage has been plundered, with many temples and ancient sites ransacked for statues
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Centuries Later, Chopin Still Inspires

VOA News - Arts and Entertainment - Mon, 01/03/2010 - 14:31
Composer's musical genius is celebrated on his 200th birthday
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Canada Bids Farewell to Winter Olympics.

VOA News - Arts and Entertainment - Mon, 01/03/2010 - 09:34
Winter Olympics end in Vancouver with an elaborate closing ceremony that mixed a tribute to the Games and their host nation
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'Imma Be' Climbs to Number One on Hot 100 Chart; CMA Names 2010 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees

VOA News - Arts and Entertainment - Mon, 01/03/2010 - 05:04
In other music news J.Lo splits from Sony Music label; Aerosmith auditions new temporary frontman
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Everything Is Not What It Seems on 'Shutter Island'

VOA News - Arts and Entertainment - Sun, 28/02/2010 - 05:41
Leonardo DiCaprio, Sir Ben Kingsley co-star in tense psychological thriller based on a novel by Dennis Lehane
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Museum Honors Man Who Delighted Millions Around World

VOA News - Arts and Entertainment - Fri, 26/02/2010 - 18:21
Disney Museum pays tribute to creator of Mickey Mouse, other cartoon stars
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US Rock Group Collaborates with Malian Musicians

VOA News - Arts and Entertainment - Fri, 26/02/2010 - 00:55
The Sway Machinery blends traditional Jewish music with a powerful horn section and driving drum beats
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Hollywood Honors Technical Innovators at Academy SciTech Awards

VOA News - Arts and Entertainment - Thu, 25/02/2010 - 01:45
Scientific and Technical Awards mark intersection of high technology and Hollywood
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Nicole Richie Engaged; American Idol Disqualifies a Finalist

VOA News - Arts and Entertainment - Wed, 24/02/2010 - 02:26
Also, Sade sells 502,000 copies of her new album its first week of release to debut at Number One on the Billboard 200
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'The Oath' Tells Story of Two Brothers' Involvement With al-Qaida

VOA News - Arts and Entertainment - Fri, 19/02/2010 - 23:12
From al-Qaida to Guantanamo, haunting documentary explores one family's devastation
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