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Updated : Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:26:39 GMT
Books of The Times: V. S. Naipaul, a Man Who Has Earned a Knighthood, a Nobel and Enemies Galore
?The World Is What It Is? is one of the sprightliest, most gripping, most intellectually curious and, well, funniest biographies of a living writer to come along in years.
Publ.Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:17:59 GMT
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Arts, Briefly: James Bond Box Office Lowered by a Quantum
When final weekend box-office figures were reported for ?Quantum of Solace,? the movie saw its record-breaking numbers stirred, but not dramatically shaken.
Publ.Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:26:44 GMT
Source: NY Times
Tragedy Tomorrow, Economic Woes Tonight
Those in the industry wonder not only about empty theaters, but also about the effect on the stream of creative work.
Publ.Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:22:01 GMT
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Arts, Briefly: Criminal Charges Sought for Suge Knight
The district attorney?s office of Clark County, Nev., is seeking criminal charges against the hip-hop mogul Marion Knight, known as Suge, below, The Associated Press reported. A criminal complaint was sent to the Las Vegas Justice Court on Monday charging Mr. Knight with two counts of felony drug possession and one count of misdemeanor battery. The charges stem from an incident in August when Mr. Knight, the founder of the now-bankrupt label Death Row Records, was arrested after officers said they saw him beat a woman while brandishing a knife in a parking lot near the Las Vegas Strip. Mr. Knight was also charged with possession of a controlled substance and was later released after posting $19,000 bail.
Publ.Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:25:17 GMT
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Music Review | Kirov Orchestra and Chorus: Prokofiev Did Relish a Good Epic
The orchestra, led by Valery Gergiev, did rough justice to music full of loose and rough edges in its performance of works by Prokofiev at Avery Fisher Hall on Monday.
Publ.Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:24:32 GMT
Source: NY Times
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