Arts
Random House pulls novel on Islam, fears violence
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Publisher Random House has pulled a novel about the Prophet Mohammed's child bride, fearing it could "incite acts of violence." Full Article
Canadian snaps up newly unearthed Beatles tape
TORONTO (Reuters) - A Canadian businessman had the winning bid for a newly discovered mid-1960s recording of the Beatles singing at least one previously unreleased tune and joking around during the session. Full Article
Sony sells iconic photos.
Aug 8. - As the recording industry faces tough times, Sony taps into their photo archive as a new source of revenue and sells never before seen photos at a popular New York gallery. Play Video
| Title/Theater | Gross | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wicked Gershwin | $1,533,498 over 8 shows |
| 2 | The Lion King Minskoff | $1,340,586 over 8 shows |
| 3 | The Little Mermaid Lunt-Fontanne | $1,128,060 over 8 shows |
| 4 | Jersey Boys August Wilson | $1,126,630 over 8 shows |
| 5 | Mamma Mia C/WGarden | $1,038,790 over 8 shows |
Clown school
Circus Smirkus is a two week advanced camp where teenagers can improve their circus skills.
What protests? Exhibition gives Chinese view of Games
BEIJING (Reuters Life!) - Chinese people fed up with the world criticizing the Beijing Olympics can have a reprieve -- a trip to a newly opened exhibition about the 2008 Games. Full Article
