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Naomi Watts to star in Princess Diana biopic

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:40:10 GMT

(AP) Producers say Naomi Watts will play Princess Diana in a film about the last years of the royal's life.

WVIA given jazz record label

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:36:56 GMT

JENKINS TWP. – WVIA, the region’s public broadcasting station, received a gift recently that may be the first of its kind.

Dr. House hangs up his Fox TV stethoscope

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:31:26 GMT

(AP) Fox's medical drama "House" is ending its eight-year run this season.

Artists invited to enter state competition

Joe Healey — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:37:07 GMT

HARRISBURG – First Lady Susan Corbett today invited artists across Pennsylvania to apply by Feb. 29 for an opportunity to showcase their work in Art of the State: Pennsylvania 2012, a juried art exhibition.

Actor Gary Busey files for bankruptcy in US

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:47:15 GMT

(AP) Court records show actor Gary Busey has filed for bankruptcy and is listing more than $500,000 in estimated personal debts.

Coroner rules Don Cornelius' death ruled a suicide

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:08:41 GMT

(AP) Coroner's officials on Tuesday ruled Don Cornelius' death a suicide, nearly a week after the "Soul Train" creator and host killed himself with a gunshot to the head.

A Fire With Friends exhibits its passion, persistence

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:06:28 GMT

When singer/guitarist Dan Rosler was practicing his acoustic guitar in his mother’s minivan with a friend in early 2008, he knew it would turn into something bigger.

Who will watch for ‘Watchmen’ prequels? INFINITE IMPROBABILITY Rich Howells

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:45:49 GMT

DC Comics took a lot of flack when they relaunched their entire catalog of comics with The New 52 last year. It seems that 2012 will be another year of fanboy conflict after the Feb. 1 announcement that the company will be continuing the “Watchmen” mythos without the input of its main creators.

Arts Calendar

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:50:16 GMT

AFA Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave., Scranton. Info: (570) 969-1040, www.artistsforart.org.

Sideshow invites one and all to The Keys

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:50:15 GMT

SCRANTON – With the hope of attracting all types of talent, four local residents are hosting the first of an intended monthly series of variety acts at The Keys, 244 Penn Ave., Scranton.

Coal sculptor Patience celebrated this month MINING HISTORY Robert Savakinus

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:50:14 GMT

The era of anthracite mining in Pennsylvania saw many new developments both within the industry itself as well as in the everyday culture of those people living in the areas where “coal was king.” To celebrate those cultural developments throughout February, African American History Month, the Anthracite Heritage Museum exhibition “Anthracite People: Immigration and Ethnicity in Pennsylvania’s Hard Coal Region” includes the work of anthracite coal sculptor C. Edgar Patience.

Music cures Anthrax’s ailments

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:08:06 GMT

Calling from Asheville, N.C., Anthrax lead guitarist Rob Caggiano described a tour that would break most bands.

Roseanne Barr seeks Green Party presidential nod

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:32:57 GMT

Roseanne Barr said Thursday she's running for the Green Party's presidential nomination and it's no joke. The actress-comedian said in a statement that she's a longtime supporter of the party and looks forward to working with people who share her values. She said the two major parties aren't serving the American people.

Steven Tyler defends national anthem performance

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:29:08 GMT

(AP) Steven Tyler says he meant to sing the national anthem like that.

NY's Algonquin closes legendary Oak Room for jazz

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:24:43 GMT

(AP) New York City's famous Algonquin Hotel has permanently shuttered the Oak Room, its fabled supper club that helped launch careers of many top jazz and cabaret stars.

Merlo Studio to be featured in February's First Friday Artwalk

Kristie Grier — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:12:28 GMT

This month's First Friday Artwalk in Downtown Scranton will include a solo exhibit from Merlo Studio. Her background is a 2004 BFA in Painting and Minor in Printmaking from the Maryland Institute College of Art.

Jeannine Luby is guest artist for Friday Art Walk

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:12:04 GMT

Jeannine Luby will be featured as a guest artist for the Abington’s Second Friday Art Walk from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on February 10 at Cloe and Company on State Street.

Actors Circle presents ‘The 39 Steps’

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:11:39 GMT

The Actors Circle will do what it can to help those in the area shake off the winter doldrums when it presents “The 39 Steps” at the Providence Playhouse in Scranton starting Friday, Feb. 3. A preview performance will be held on Thursday, Feb. 2.

Lisa Marie Presley wants to make better Elvis film

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:50:46 GMT

(AP) Over the years, Lisa Marie Presley has become dissatisfied with movies chronicling her father's life, so she just might make a film about the rock 'n' roll icon.

First lady pushes Jay Leno to eat healthy foods

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:18:59 GMT

Jay ate the veggies. Jay ate the veggies. First lady Michelle Obama cajoled Jay Leno into nibbling on apples, sweet potato fries and a pizza made with eggplant, green peppers and zucchini on the "Tonight Show," breaking his long-held aversion for all-things-healthy in his diet.