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OneD demand leads to second Dublin date
Demand for One Direction concert tickets was so high this morning that a second Dublin date has already been added.Frenzied fans went into overdrive as they tried to get their hands on tickets with many queuing up overnight outside Ticketmaster outlets, while others went online.The concert promoters said there are still tickets available but they are selling well.Meanwhile the five-piece have ...
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Equity At 100 More Than Just A Broadway Baby
His statue may be a Theater District landmark now, but George M. Cohan caused no small amount of trouble for Actors' Equity early in its history. The union marks its 100th anniversary this ...
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Hollywoods visual effects industry in trouble
Iron Man is the latest superhero to take Hollywood by storm. The third film of the billion dollar franchise is packed with action and computer-generated visual effects that capture the imagination of the audience. To see Iron man donning his suit is pure joy for people who enjoy this genre. But the companies in Hollywood that make such visuals possible are in grave ...
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American Band College concert tickets on sale
The American Band College is celebrating 25 years of offering a summer program for band directors to learn from experts in their fields as well as earn a masters ...
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Imagine on Broadway set to seek charter
FORT WAYNE – In the face of a forced shutdown, Imagine Schools on Broadway held an emergency board meeting Friday to consider avenues for keeping the charter school open this fall, including reapplying for a charter through Ball State University.Ball State, which sponsors charter schools, decided this month not to renew the charters of three Fort Wayne schools – Imagine Schools on ...
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Bands skateboarders kick off Makati Circuitfest 2013
Riley Hawk, son of legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk, shows of his skateboarding trick during the opening of the Circuitfest 2013: Music and Skate festival in Circuit Makati Saturday. MATIKAS SANTOS/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines - The Makati Circuitfest 2013 kicked offSaturdayafternoon with live performances from international bands and Riley Hawk, son of legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk. A+ ...
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No one would offer me films like Dabangg 2 or 3 Idiots says Ranbir Kapoor
Born in a family of cinestars, Bollywood's star actor Ranbir Kapoor says he never entered filmdom with the intention of becoming a star. He also said the current crop of actors are no comparisons to the likes of Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, who have an "aura" about them.Ranbir, who has proved his mettle film after film since debuting with unimpressive "Saawariya" in ...
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Man arrested after woman claims she was falsely imprisoned in Dublin hotel
A man has been arrested for allegedly holding a woman against her will in Dublin last week.A woman has accused the man of falsely imprisoning her at a city centre hotel last Sunday.Detectives arrested the man outside Beaumont Hospital shortly after 9am this morning - and are questioning him at Mountjoy Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice ...
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Man arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences after TV interview on Woolwich murder
In the UK, a 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences, following a TV interview - in which he claimed one of the Woolwich murder suspects had been approached by MI5 to work for them.Abu Nusaybah, a friend of one of the suspects, was speaking to the BBC and was arrested there shortly afterwards. Meanwhile, a preliminary report into what the intelligence services knew ...
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Survey reveals parents pay €15k to child minders
According to a new survey parents are paying as much as EUR15,000 a year to child minders.A report complied by the Irish Independent reveals the extent of the burden on Irish families to meet childcare costs.The findings shows the cost of childcare is forcing many women to give up their jobs or work part-time.The survey outlines the wide variation in fees charged across the country with parents ...
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Female suicide bomber injures 11 in Russian region of Dagestan
MAKHACHKALA, Russia - A female suicide bomber injured at least 11 police officers and civilians, including two children, in the southern Russian region of Dagestan on Saturday, police said. Police spokesman Vyacheslav Gasanov said the bomber blew herself up in the central square in the provincial capital, Makhachkala. He did not give details about the injured children. Since 2000, at least two ...
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Legal advice taken over putter ban
Masters champion Adam Scott is among nine players taking legal advice over the ban on anchored putters.The R&A and USGA confirmed on Tuesday that the ban will come into effect from January 1, 2016, with Rule 14-1b approved after consideration of comments and suggestions made during the 90-day consultation process.South Africa's Tim Clark said he was among "a fair number" of ...
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Dettori hoping for swift resolution
Frankie Dettori is hoping to get clearance early next week from the French authorities to return to race-riding after his six-month worldwide ban.The 42-year-old was back home on Friday after spending the previous two days trying to sort out an issue with France Galop, with the aim of returning to the saddle in time for the Investec Derby meeting at Epsom.Dettori had planned to be back in action ...
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Owner says there was no reason to enclose tiger who killed zoo keeper
In the UK, the owner of an animal park where a zoo keeper was mauled to death by a tiger said that she had "no reason" to be in its enclosure.Sarah McClay died from her injuries after being attacked at South Lakes Wild Animal Park, in Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, yesterday ...
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Cameron Diaz brushes up on her politics to find love
Cameron Diaz is reading up on politics in order to find a man.The 'Gambit' actress has enlisted the help of workout video guru Jane Fonda to help her find love, and the elder star has suggested she brushes up her intellectual abilities to broaden her chances of finding a new boyfriend.A source said: "Cameron's tired of playing the airhead blonde and wants to take the next ...
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Pupils and teacher burned to death
Police have said that a teacher was among the 17 burned to death in eastern Pakistan when a minibus taking children to school suddenly caught fire.Police earlier said that all 17 who died in the Saturday morning blaze in Gujrat, about 120 miles northwest of Islamabad, were children aged between 6 and 12.Officer Ijaz Ahmad said a short-circuit next to a leaking petrol tank started the blaze. ...
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Chris Brown names puppy X
Chris Brown has renamed his new puppy after his new album 'X'.The 'Fine China' singer - who debuted his 13-week old English bulldog earlier this week - has decided to change the dog's name from Chief to X.The 24-year-old singer revealed his pet's new name in a video posted on his website on Friday, saying: "Right now I'm just chilling with this little guy. ...
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Bynes parents do not think rehab is a solution
Amanda Bynes' parents do not think she needs to go to rehab.The 'She's The Man' star - who was charged with attempted evidence tampering, reckless endangerment and marijuana possession in court on Friday after police received a report of a disorderly person and arrested her at her New York City apartment on Thursday - is being encouraged by her concerned parents Rick and Lynn ...
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Ora feels like a proper adult
Rita Ora finally feels like a "proper adult".The 22-year-old singer - who is believed to be dating Calvin Harris - recently splashed out on a new house for her parents, and says moving into the property market has stopped her feeling like a child.She said: "I signed the contract to buy my mum and dad their first house yesterday, so now I'm officially a homeowner, like a ...
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ISPCC to highlight day of remembrance for missing children
A day of remembrance and solidarity for missing children across the world will take place today with events being held here in Ireland.The ISPCC will highlight 'International Missing Children's Day' by placing a focus on the needs of families who have not been able to locate their loved ones.22 countries across Europe operate a missing child hotline to assist families who find ...
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Anti-Muslim abuse increases after Woolwich murder
In the UK, it is feared the murder of soldier Lee Rigby has provoked an increase in anti-Muslim abuse.The organisation 'Faith Matters' said that 150 incidents have been reported in the last few days - where as they normally receive between four and six reports each day.The incidents include attacks on mosques, racial abuse and comments made on social media."There has been a ...
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Westwood in confident mood
Lee Westwood believes he is the man to watch in today's third round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth as he seeks the 41st win of his career.While Ryder Cup team-mates Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell, Ian Poulter and defending champion Luke Donald missed the halfway cut, Westwood found himself three off the lead held by another Medinah colleague Francesco Molinari.Molinari's ...
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Queues form as One D tickets go on sale
Tickets for One Direction's 'Where We Are Tour' go on sale at 10am this morning.The bands 2014 gigs- include a homecoming date for Niall Horan at Croke Park on Saturday May 24 2014.Eager fans have been queuing since the early hours at Ticketmaster outlets to ensure they get their hands on ...
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Protests against property tax to continue ahead of deadline
A series of car cavalcades and rallies are taking place in Dublin and around the country this weekend in protest against the property tax.It comes just a few days ahead of next Tuesday's deadline to pay the charge.Revenue officials say over 1.1 million homeowners have filed their returns, and that anyone still wishing to do so can log on to www.revenue.ie.However, the Campaign Against Home ...
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Breakthrough technology for children with autism showcased in Westmeath
An information day on new learning software for children with autism will take place in Westmeath today.The breakthrough technology teaches children with the condition to learn through pictures rather than words.The internet based learning experience is supported by Disney Pixar and Adobe.Enda Dodd developed the new software - he explains why its so important:"I think that any parent that ...
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