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Schreker's opera 'Distant Sound' heard at Bard (AP)

In this undated photo provided by Bard College, Yamina Maamar, center, as Grete in Franz Schreker’s 1912 opera 'Der Ferne Klang' ('The Distant Sound') in New York. (AP Photo/ Corey Weaver, Bard College) NO SALESAP - His name is all but forgotten today, but a century ago Franz Schreker was considered perhaps the most important operatic composer since Richard Wagner.


Veteran Italian screenwriter Cecchi D'Amico dies (AP) AP - Screenwriter Suso Cecchi D'Amico, who emerged from the male-dominated post-war Italian cinema to become a celebrated artist and contribute to such milestones as "Bicycle Thieves" and "The Leopard," died Saturday at age 96.

Germany: memorial service for Love Parade victims (AP)

Candles and flowers are placed near the accident site in Duisburg, Germany, Monday, July 26, 2010, where more than a dozen people were killed in a stampede during the Love Parade techno festival on Saturday. Inscription in background reads ' In Deep Grief'. Word above reads: 'Why'. (AP Photo/ddp/Clemens Bilan/ddp)AP - Thousands of grief-stricken mourners watched in tears on Saturday as rescue workers lit one white candle for every one of the 21 people crushed to death in a tunnel at the Love Parade techno music festival.


ABC Family's Paul Lee named boss of ABC network (AP)

In this publicity image released by ABC Family, Paul Lee, President of ABC Family is shown. (AP Photo/ABC Family, Bob D'Amico)AP - Paul Lee, who as head of ABC Family invigorated the once-flagging cable channel, has been appointed president of the ABC Entertainment Group. His responsibilities include the ratings-challenged ABC broadcast network.


Snooki of 'Jersey Shore' arrested in NJ beach town (AP)

FILE - In this July 27, 2010 file photo, Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi , a cast member of MTV's 'Jersey Shore' reality series is shown at the New York Stock Exchange. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, file)AP - "Jersey Shore" cast member Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi has been arrested in the New Jersey beach town where the MTV show is based.


Prosecutor makes new claim in Anna Nicole case (AP)

FILE ** Anna Nicole Smith, leaves the U.S. Supreme Court, in this Feb. 28, 2006, file photo taken in Washington. Pre-trial motions are expected to be heard in a hearing Friday July 30, 2010 setting the stage for the trial of two doctors and the attorney boyfriend of the late Anna Nicole Smith, arguing about what evidence will be allowed in court. Jury questioning begins Monday. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta,File)AP - A prosecutor sprang a surprise claim Friday that Anna Nicole Smith was a co-conspirator in the actions that have brought her two doctors and lawyer-boyfriend to trial for over-prescribing and obtaining massive amounts of prescription drugs.


As Emmys host, Jimmy Fallon aims not to offend (Reuters)

Actor and talk show host Jimmy Fallon introduces New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg after his election victory in New York November 3, 2009. REUTERS/Shaun BestReuters - Conan O'Brien and David Letterman have provided a valuable lesson for Jimmy Fallon, the comedian told journalists Friday. "The one thing I've learned from (O'Brien and Letterman) is (that) hosting 'Late Night' is a one-way ticket to not hosting 'The Tonight Show," the comedian quipped.


Veteran Italian screenwriter Cecchi D'Amico dies (AP) AP - Screenwriter Suso Cecchi D'Amico, who emerged from the male-dominated post-war Italian cinema to become a celebrated artist and contribute to such milestones as "Bicycle Thieves" and "The Leopard," died Saturday at age 96.

Germany: memorial service for Love Parade victims (AP)

Candles and flowers are placed near the accident site in Duisburg, Germany, Monday, July 26, 2010, where more than a dozen people were killed in a stampede during the Love Parade techno festival on Saturday. Inscription in background reads ' In Deep Grief'. Word above reads: 'Why'. (AP Photo/ddp/Clemens Bilan/ddp)AP - Thousands of grief-stricken mourners watched in tears on Saturday as rescue workers lit one white candle for every one of the 21 people crushed to death in a tunnel at the Love Parade techno music festival.


As Emmys host, Jimmy Fallon aims not to offend (Reuters) Reuters - Conan O'Brien and David Letterman have provided a valuable lesson for Jimmy Fallon, the comedian told journalists Friday. "The one thing I've learned from (O'Brien and Letterman) is (that) hosting 'Late Night' is a one-way ticket to not hosting 'The Tonight Show," the comedian quipped.