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Archive | September, 2009

French drop Polanski release call

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

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The French government drops its public support for Roman Polanski, after a backlash against calls for his release.

Polanski facing more time in jail

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

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Director Roman Polanski faces more time in jail, after being told that a court decision over a request to release him could take weeks.

Charity sued by Jackson’s estate

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

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A charitable Foundation is sued by the estate of Michael Jackson, which says it wrongly implied the late singer supported its work.

Will Smith to host Nobel concert

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

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Actor Will Smith is to host the Nobel Peace Prize concert with wife Jada Pinkett Smith, organisers have announced.

Dr Who end a ‘brilliant send-off’

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

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Life On Mars actor John Simm says working on David Tennant’s final scenes in Doctor Who was “a great experience”.

Life of TV chef Floyd celebrated

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

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The life of television chef Keith Floyd is marked by family and friends at a humanist funeral service which has taken place in Bristol.

JK Rowling denied top US honour

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

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Author JK Rowling missed out on a top civilian honour in the US because some politicians believed she “encouraged witchcraft”, it is claimed.

Polanski capture ‘always planned’

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

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US prosecutors dispute claims Roman Polanski’s arrest came out of the blue, saying he had been on a “wanted list” for years.

Call halts Craig and Jackman play

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

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Bond star Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman halt a performance of their Broadway play over a ringing phone in the audience.

Roman Polanski ‘in fighting mood’

Monday, September 28, 2009

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Film director Roman Polanski is determined to fight his detention in Switzerland and extradition to the US, his lawyer says.