Schreker's opera 'Distant Sound' heard at Bard (AP)

In this undated photo provided by Bard College, Yamina Maamar, center, as Grete in Franz Schreker’s 1912 opera 'Der Ferne Klang' ('The Distant Sound') in New York.  (AP Photo/ Corey Weaver, Bard College) NO SALESAP - His name is all but forgotten today, but a century ago Franz Schreker was considered perhaps the most important operatic composer since Richard Wagner.


Veteran Italian screenwriter Cecchi D'Amico dies (AP)
AP - Screenwriter Suso Cecchi D'Amico, who emerged from the male-dominated post-war Italian cinema to become a celebrated artist and contribute to such milestones as "Bicycle Thieves" and "The Leopard," died Saturday at age 96.
Germany: memorial service for Love Parade victims (AP)

Candles and flowers are placed  near the accident site in Duisburg, Germany, Monday, July 26, 2010, where more than a dozen people were killed in a stampede during the Love Parade techno festival on Saturday. Inscription in   background reads ' In Deep Grief'. Word above reads: 'Why'.   (AP Photo/ddp/Clemens Bilan/ddp)AP - Thousands of grief-stricken mourners watched in tears on Saturday as rescue workers lit one white candle for every one of the 21 people crushed to death in a tunnel at the Love Parade techno music festival.


ABC Family's Paul Lee named boss of ABC network (AP)

In this publicity image released by ABC Family, Paul Lee, President of ABC Family is shown. (AP Photo/ABC Family, Bob D'Amico)AP - Paul Lee, who as head of ABC Family invigorated the once-flagging cable channel, has been appointed president of the ABC Entertainment Group. His responsibilities include the ratings-challenged ABC broadcast network.


 
 
Photo: Bill and Hillary Clinton Smile Wide Outside Chelsea Clinton Pre-Wedding Bash

Dressed to impress and smiling wide, former President Bill Clinton and current Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were snapped outside a pre-wedding bash for their daughter Chelsea Clinton.

The Clintons arrived to the Beekman Arms Inn in a black shuttle van Friday night, waving to cameras and cheering crowds. Roads were blocked off to make way for their arrival, and they entered the event shortly after guests arrived via shuttle. They left the soiree at about 11:40 p.m.

ET has learned that guests enjoyed light snacks and desserts inside the bash and that the event did not include live music.

Star Birthdays in Pics
Which big names are celebrating a birthday Aug. 1 - 7? See all the pics to find out!
Sheryl Crow Meets 'Hannah Montana'!

ET breaks the news that Grammy winner Sheryl Crow will share the screen with Miley Cyrus on a new episode of "Hannah Montana Forever."

A far cry from soaking up the sun, Sheryl chills with Miley's Hannah amidst a festive winter wonderland backdrop in our exclusive pics.

Catch all the musical fun when Sheryl guest stars on "Hannah Montana Forever" Sunday, August 8 at 8 p.m. on the Disney Channel.

CELEBRITIES | BLOGGERS

Scoop: Jon calls Kate an ‘absentee mom’

Jon Gosselin has filed a petition to get full custody of his children with ex-wife Kate.Jon Gosselin claimed to be supportive of his ex-wife Kate’s stint on “Dancing With the Stars,” but his plans to file a petition for full custody of the kids seem to suggest otherwise.



Jon Gosselin - Dancing with the Stars - Kate Gosselin - Child support - Television
Scoop: NYT doesn’t seem to understand ‘Idol’

According to The New York Times, new "Idol" judge Ellen DeGeneres, left, has pretty much hijacked the show.When the criticism of the show becomes more interesting than the program, that’s not a good thing. Among the more confounding pieces comes from the New York Times’ profile of judge Ellen DeGeneres.



Ellen DeGeneres - New York Times - United States - American Idol - Talk show
Tidbits: Jon’s ex calls ‘Bombshell’ trash

Jon Gosselin's one-time girlfriend Hailey Glassman, right, is upset that Michelle "Bombshell" McGee is refereeing the celebrity boxing match Glassman is participating in.Apparently, no one warned Hailey Glassman that Jesse James’ alleged mistress would referee her boxing match, and Gosselin’s ex is irate.





Jon Gosselin - Jesse James - Boxing - United States - Gosselin
Scoop: Don’t expect Tiger’s wife to attend Masters

Elin Nordegren, seen here with son Charlie, is unlikely to greet husband Tiger Woods at the 18th green at Augusta.Couple is working on marriage in private, and her attending would distract from tournament. Plus, she isn't in the habit of making an 18th green appearance to greet Woods here  -- why start now?



Marriage - relationship - Sport - Tiger Woods - Golfers
 

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