Pavarotti stages final opera at the Met in moving farewell
Luciano Pavarotti bid farewell to staged opera at the Metropolitan Opera in a emotional final night. The 68 year old tenor, celebrating a career begun in 1961, received a 35 second ovation and multiple curtain calls as fans cheered despite his fading upper range. A red banner in the grand tier read We Love You Luciano as he waved and bowed.
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Finalists set to perform as American Idol heats return
In Los Angeles the 12 finalists of American Idol prepare for a two hour show amid mixed critique from judges. Simon Cowell doubts most contestants while Jasmine Trias notes tougher competition and fans remain loyal as ratings rise.
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Game Show Network Becomes GSN To Broaden Audience
The Los Angeles AP report notes Game Show Network renames to GSN and begins phasing in new programs including National Lampoon's Greek Games and Fake-a-Date. The shift targets a broader audience beyond classic game show fans, courting reality, video game and televised poker viewers.
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Passion of the Christ tops box office as it nears 264 million
The Passion of the Christ topped the weekend box office for a third straight week, adding about 264 million in the United States and Canada after 19 days. It could reach 350 to 400 million by Easter, while The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King added 2.05 million to reach 371.2 million. Johnny Depp’s Secret Window opened second with 19 million, as Destination London debuts and other titles rake in modest sums.
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