Latest News For 30-Aug-2008
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Diddy halts private jet flights over fuel prices
(AP)
30-Aug-2008
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AP - Fuel prices have grounded an unexpected frequent-flyer: Diddy.
Kevin Connolly Humbled by the Michael Phelps Phenomenon
(E! Online)
30-Aug-2008
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E! Online - The Phelpsian frenzy shows no sign of slowing down.
Obama's Ratings Touchdown
(E! Online)
30-Aug-2008
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E! Online - Even a football stadium couldn't hold Barack Obama's audience.
Singer Winehouse falls ill, misses Paris concert
(Reuters)
30-Aug-2008
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Reuters - British soul singer Amy Winehouse pulled
out of a Paris concert at short notice on Friday after falling
ill at home in London, her spokesman has said.
Obama acceptance speech believed to set TV record
(Reuters)
30-Aug-2008
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Reuters - Over 38 million Americans tuned in
for television coverage of Barack Obama accepting the
Democratic nomination for U.S. president on Thursday in what is
believed to be the most watched convention speech ever.
Tibetan exiles stage peace fast as Dalai Lama takes part in hospital
(AFP)
30-Aug-2008
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AFP - Tibetan exiles and supporters staged a symbolic 12-hour fast for peace in Tibet on Saturday as Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama joined in from his hospital bed.
Cuban punk rocker fined for disobedience
(Reuters)
30-Aug-2008
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Reuters - A Cuban punk rocker whose songs have
ridiculed the Cuban government was fined for public disorder on
Friday after prosecutors reduced a more serious "social
dangerousness" charge that could have sent him to prison for
four years.
Kings of Leon hoping for recognition at home
(Reuters)
30-Aug-2008
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Reuters - Kings of Leon may be from
Tennessee, but the rock band's music has resonated in a bigger
way overseas than it has in its own backyard.
Lindsey Buckingham delivers "Gift" to fans
(Reuters)
30-Aug-2008
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Reuters - Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey
Buckingham is getting ready to hit the road to promote a new
album he considers "a little more accessible and familiar" than
some of his other solo releases.
Usher to help kick off NFL season with concert
(AP)
30-Aug-2008
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AP - Like the NFL teams beginning their new seasons, Usher is hoping to go all the way to the Super Bowl.
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