Denmark wins Eurovision on ABBA's turf with folksy ballad
MALMO, Sweden - Denmark's Emmelie de Forest won Eurovision on Saturday before an international TV audience of around 125 million, clinching the coveted crown of euro-pop with a folksy ballad backed by a wall of fire, flutes and drums.
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Shots fired at Cannes film festival, actors flee for cover
CANNES, France - A man was arrested at the Cannes film festival on Friday after firing a starting pistol during a live TV broadcast on the palm-lined waterfront, sending actors Christoph Waltz and Daniel Auteuil running for cover.
U.S. 'Idol' winner shines light on South's Gullah culture
CHARLESTON, South Carolina - "American Idol" winner Candice Glover, whose powerful voice clinched the title of the popular TV singing show, comes from a sea island culture made up of descendants of West African slaves.
'The Office' finale draws season high of 5.7 million viewers
LOS ANGELES - The finale of NBC's "The Office" drew a season high of 5.7 million viewers, as fans tuned in to see the show's biggest star Steve Carell return for a wedding and nostalgic farewell.
Fox's 'American Idol' brings in record low TV audience
LOS ANGELES - The number of Americans who watched vocal powerhouse Candice Glover win the "American Idol" title sank to 14.2 million, a decline of 31 percent from last year's record low, according to ratings data on Friday.
"Harry Potter" first edition annotated by author up for auction
- Ever wondered what went through author J.K. Rowling's mind when she wrote the first "Harry Potter" novel?
Novelist Irvine Welsh spies future in mixed-media
BRUSSELS - Electronic publishing is allowing authors to be more creative and the best ones are successfully blending video and online content with traditional text, says cult writer Irvine Welsh.
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