Tokio Hotel: Germany's Jonas Brothers

Move over Heidi Klum and Hugo Boss. The new ambassadors of German popular culture ingest arrived in the United States, simply they're non what you'd expect.







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Tokio Hotel's sharp prove to fame, from performing school concerts and weddings a few years ago in its hometown of Magdeburg, a hundred miles southwest of Berlin, to currently selling out venues in New Jersey, San Francisco and Chicago, tooshie arguably be seen as Internet-driven. The band has amassed a frenzied fan base of mostly lester Willis Young women world Health Organization take the title of the band's first English album, "Scream," seriously -- by doing just that at a mere glimpse of the band.

Wendy is a young fan from Brooklyn, N.Y., but jokingly claims, "Ich bin ein Deutsch!" She thinks the band is "hot," simply also establish the euphony to be so potent it "can bring crying" to her eyes. "Tokio Hotel ist der beste!," says Doris, 18, world Health Organization says she is acquisition German because of her interest in the band.

"I've spent over $600 this past hebdomad for all the tickets I just now bought and the traveling I let to do," said Kiila, a 20-year-old student world Health Organization plans to attend as many concerts as she can on the band's tour through and through North America this month. She exhausted four years hanging about Times Square near MTV's studio in the hopes of meeting the band, which recently hosted the network's designate "TRL."

Like the launch of some glorious blitzkrieg, Tokio Hotel is eager to conquer American shores. Its success abroad draws comparisons here as the "Jonas Brothers of Germany" -- if the Jonas Brothers were a long-haired, sexually ambiguous-looking behave, blending genres from protrude to glam rock to hip-hop.

Tattooed atomic number 82 singer Bill Kaulitz, 18, is seldom seen without black eye makeup and with his hair, besides dyed black, styled in a gravity-defying lion's mane. Born in the Internet and video game earned run average, he already seems shrewdly aware of the world power of the visual, and credits the Internet with the band's breakthrough outside Germany. "Especially as newcomers, it's very important to have the Internet, where people tin can talk around you and listen to your music," he said in stressed English. When thousands of fan Web sites, blogs and YouTube postings began sprouting up worldwide, its record company noticed.

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Actor and comedian Bernie Mac dies

Bernie Mac, the worker and comedian best known to Irish audiences for his role in 'Ocean's Eleven' and its sequels, has died.

The Associated Press reports that Mac, world Health Organization was 50, died in a Chicago hospital as a outcome of complications arising from pneumonia.

Born Bernard Jeffrey McCullough in 1957 in Chicago, Mac began his career doing standup as a child and went on to throw his own sitcom, 'The Bernie Mac Show', and star in such blockbusters as 'Transformers' and 'Charlie's Angels'.

He was a Golden Globe and Emmy campaigner for 'The Bernie Mac Show', which ran from 2001 to 2006.

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MDC Statement On MPs' Vote To Allow Creation Of Hybrid Embryos For Research

�MPs take started ballot on a series of reforms to the 1990 embryology pentateuch. The measures which ar part of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology (HFE) Bill, are aimed at updating laws in business line with scientific advances.




On 19 May MPs voted by 336 votes to 176 in favour of creating animal-human hybrid embryos for exercise in research.




Robert Meadowcroft, Director of Policy at the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign said:
"We welcome the decisions interpreted today by MPs in support of the research aspects of the HFE Bill. We are pleased that a vast number of MPs have realised the importance of using embryonic radical cell research in portion to find cures and treatments for people with devastating and life-limiting diseases such as muscle disease.




"The safeguard amendments within the Bill provide a much needed regulative framework for this full of life research."




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Meathaus Week on Vulture: Read a Complete Story by Farel Dalrymple

The comics collective Meathaus was formed in 2000 by a group of School of Visual Arts students, and its members have already gone on to great success — drawing for titles like Fables, Demo, and Omega the Unknown. Members include Brandon Graham (King City), Ross Campbell (Water Baby), and Dash Shaw (who's profiled in this week's magazine for Bottomless Belly Button). So when Meathaus announced their first full-color anthology, we got pretty excited — so excited that we couldn't choose just one of the outstanding stories from this awesome book.

That's why we're declaring this week Meathaus Week on Vulture. We're printing three full stories from the anthology — one of the best comics of the year.

Today: "Fotogloctica," a spooky and exciting story from Farel Dalrymple, the artist behind Jonathan Lethem's Marvel reimagining of Omega the Unknown.

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Sex tape starring 'Mini Me' set for release

Austin Powers actor Verne 'Mini Me' Troyer is the star of a new celebrity sex tape.

The 2ft 8in star - best known for his role as Dr Evil’s diminutive sidekick Mini Me in the spy spoof movie series, also starring Mike Myers - reportedly filmed himself and his unnamed ex-girlfriend indulging in sexual activities in their apartment.

The footage was taken by a third party and now celebrity porn broker Kevin Blatt - who was instrumental in the releasing the now infamous  Paris Hilton sex tape - is allegedly set to pay $100, 000 for the footage.

In one short clip, Verne is seen passionately kissing his female partner.

Verne - one of the smallest movie stars in the world - has not yet commented on the tape.

He is the latest in a long line of stars who have had their recorded bedroom activities leaked to the public.

As well as Paris Hilton’s One Night In Paris, Pamela Anderson, Colin Farrell and Tom Sizemore have all appeared in sex tapes.

The 39-year-old actor - who is currently starring alongside Mike Myers in The Love Guru - recently revealed he has no problems with people ridiculing his size in movies.

He said: "The way I look at it is - it's a movie. You've got to be able to have fun with it and laugh at it. If it were outside the movie, yeah, some of that stuff would be insulting. Get over it.

"I'm sorry - it doesn't offend me. Why should it offend you?"





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Ras Kass Preps "institutionalized Vol. Ii" For August 5th Release On Babygrande Records

One of the most critically acclaimed West Coast emcees of all time, Ras Kass is renowned for his complex lyricism, sharp battle rhymes and witty punchlines.
1996's debut "Soul On Ice" established Ras as one of the front-runners of the post West Coast gangsta rap movement pioneered by seminal acts such as N.W.A. and nationally popularized by modern day icons Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg & more.
Marrying a hardcore street sensibility with his signature witty wordplay, Ras built a loyal underground core with subsequent albums including 1998?s "Rasassination," featuring guest appearances by Dr. Dre, Xzibit, Twista & RZA (of Wu-Tang) as well as multiple mixtape releases.
Currently serving time, Ras Kass? ambition in the face of adversity is on full display with the August 5th bow of "Institutionalized Vol. II." Sure to satisfy Ras? loyal constituency and beyond, "Institutionalized Vol. 2" is a testament to both Ras? resilience and the raw skill that underlies his longevity within the ever-changing hip-hop landscape.

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EMI, Timbaland take top ASCAP honors

New Edition wins Golden Note Award





A capacity crowd converged on the Beverly Hilton Hotel Monday evening in Los Angeles for the 21st annual ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards.
The awards honor the top songwriters and publishers of the previous year. The performance-heavy event is hosted by Grammy-winning songwriter/artist Johnta Austin, who is expected to be flanked by guest presenters including MC Lyte, Ne-Yo, The Dream, Flo-Rida and J. Holiday. Awards are to be handed out in 10 categories ranging from ringtone of the year to top gospel song.
This year's winners of the ASCAP Golden Note Award are New Edition, iconic performers in rhythm and soul. Making their debut in 1983 with the album "Candy Girl," tonight's award is in recognition of their innovative and enduring contributions to the genre, and brings them full circle in appreciation after 25 years of musicianship.
Expected to pick up their individual awards are all six members of the group: Ralph Tresvant, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, Ronnie DeVoe, Michael Bivins and Johnny Gill. Writer/producer Maurice Starr, former manager of the group, and ASCAP CEO John LoFrumento will present the awards to New Edition after a special video tribute.
Highlights of the top awards categories and winners are:
Songwriter of the year: Timbaland
Publisher of the year: EMI Music Publishing
Ringtone of the year: "This Is Why I'm Hot"
R&B/hip-hop song of the year: "Lost Without U"
Rap song of the year: "Make Me Better"
Gospel song of the year: "Blessed & Highly Favored"
A complete list of winners is on the next page.


ASCAP GOLDEN NOTE AWARD
New EditionSongwriters and Performers whose innovative and enduring contributions to Rhythm & Soul music as members of New Edition have earned them an Extraordinary Placein American Popular Music.
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Timbaland"Ice Box""Make Me Better""My Love""Until The End Of Time"
PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR
EMI Music Publishing"Because of You""Do You""Get Me Bodied""Ice Box""Irreplaceable""Let It Go""Make Me Better""No One""On The Hotline""Outta My System""Please Don't Go""Rock Yo Hips""Shawty""Shortie Like Mine""Throw Some D's""Umbrella""When I See U"
RINGTONE OF THE YEAR
"This is Why I'm Hot" by Mims
Writers: Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Havoc, Danny "Styles" Schofield, Thomas "Tommy Gunz" Simons, Winston "Blackout" Thomas, Charles "Keak Da Sneak" WilliamsPublishers: All N Da Doe Music Publishing, DLJ Songs, Juvenile Hell, Muzikil State of Mindz, Notting Dale Songs, Inc., Schofield's, The Blackout Legacy, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.TOP R&B/HIP-HOP SONG
"Lost Without U" by Robin Thicke
Writers: Sean Hurley, Robin ThickePublishers: Dos Duettes Music, I Like 'Em Thicke Music
AWARD WINNING R&B/HIP-HOP SONGS
"B.U.D.D.Y." by Musiq SoulchildWriters: Ivan Barias, Cornelius Church, Carvin Haggins, Musiq Soulchild,Kenton NixPublishers: Elexik Songs, HC 1030 Publishing, Kenix Music, Nivrac TykeMusic, Soul Child Music, Sugar Biscuit Music Publishing Inc.,Tetragrammation Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
"Because Of You" by Ne-YoWriters: Mikkel Eriksen, Tor HermansenPublishers: EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Tunes, LLC
"Bed" by J. HolidayWriter: The DreamPublishers: 2082 Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
"Do You" by Ne-YoWriters: Marcus "The Allen Boy" Allen, Melvin "Jojo Beats" SparkmanPublishers: The Allen Boy Publishing, EMI Music Publishing, Jojo Beats,Strauss Co., LLC
"Get Me Bodied" by BeyonceWriters: Angela Beyince, Beyonce, Solange KnowlesPublishers: Angela Beyince Music, B Day Publishing, EMI Music Publishing,Solange MW Publishing
"I Wanna Love You" Akon with Snoop DoggWriter: AkonPublishers: Byefall Productions Inc., Sony/ATV Tunes, LLC
"Ice Box" by OmarionWriters: Antonio Dixon, Keri Hilson, King Solomon Logan, Johnkenum "Sir John" Spivery, TimbalandPublishers: Antonio Dixon's Muzik, EMI Music Publishing, Keriokey Music, Notting Dale Songs, Inc., Royal Court Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Virginia Beach Music, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
"I'm a Flirt" by Bow Wow feat. R. KellyWriter: Ronnie "Lil Ronnie" JacksonPublisher: Einnor Music
"Irreplaceable" by BeyonceWriters: Beyonce, Mikkel Eriksen, Tor HermansenPublishers: B Day Publishing, EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Tunes, LLC
"Let It Go" by Keyshia Cole feat. Lil Kim & Missy ElliottWriters: Keyshia Cole, Missy Elliott, Cainon LambPublishers: Cainon's Land Music Publishing, EMI Music Publishing, Mass Confusion Productions, She Wrote It, Universal Music Publishing Group
"Make It Rain" by Fat Joe feat. Lil WayneWriter: Scott StorchPublishers: Scott Storch Music, TVT Music Enterprises, LLC
"Make Me Better" by Fabolous feat. Ne-YoWriters: Fabolous, TimbalandPublishers: EMI Music Publishing, J Brasco, Virginia Beach Music, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
"My Love" by Justin Timberlake feat. T.I.Writers: Timbaland, Justin TimberlakePublishers: Tennman Tunes, Virginia Beach Music, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
"No One" by Alicia KeysWriters: Alicia Keys, Kerry "Krucial" Brothers, DJ Dirty HarryPublishers: Book of Daniel Music, D Harry Productions, EMI Music Publishing, Lellow Productions, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
"On The Hotline" by Pretty RickyWriters: Herby Azor, Stephen "Static Major" GarrettPublishers: Black Fountain Music, EMI Music Publishing, Herbilicious Music, Sons of K-Oss Music, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
"Party Like a Rock Star" by Shop BoyzWriters: Demetrius "Meany" Hardin, Rasheed "Sheed" Hightower, Billy Hume, Richard "Fat" Stephens, Brian "Bingo" WardPublishers: Cereal And Milk Music, Demetrius Hardin Publishing, Peaches Children Publishing Inc., Rasheed Hightower Publishing, Richard Stephens Publishing, SB Westside Music
"Please Don't Go" by TankWriters: Joseph "Lonny" Bereal, TankPublishers: Black Fountain Music, EMI Music Publishing, Lonnalistic Hitz,Notting Dale Songs, Inc., Tank 1176 Music
"Pop, Lock, & Drop It" by HueyWriters: Lawrence "Huey" Frank, D'Andre "Po Po" SmithPublishers: 4 Jeff N Rod Publishing, Almo Music Corp., Delhitz Muzik Publishing, Upper Clazzmen Muzic, Young Minded Publishing
 "Poppin'" by Chris BrownWriters: Johnta Austin, Vidal Davis, Andre HarrisPublishers: Chrysalis Music, Dirty Dre Music, Lil Vidal Music, Naked Under MyClothes Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
"Promise" by CiaraWriter: CiaraPublishers: Royalty Rightings, Universal Music Publishing Group
"Rock Yo Hips" by Crime Mob feat. Lil ScrappyWriters: Jonathan "Lil Jaye" Lewis, Venetia "Princess" Lewis, Alphonce "Cyco Black" Smith, Jarques "M.I.G." UsherPublishers: EMI Music Publishing, Jayworks, Jockmigrainemusic, Right Note Entertainment, Royal Throne
"Runaway Love" by Ludacris feat. Mary J. BligeWriters: Ludacris, Keri HilsonPublishers: Keriokey Music, Ludacris Universal Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
"Same Girl" by R. Kelly duet with UsherWriters: Ronnie "Lil Ronnie" Jackson, James Rayshawn SmithPublishers: Big James Publishing, Einnor Music, Sony/ATV Tunes, LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
"Shawty" by Plies feat. T-PainWriters: Christopher "Drumma Boy" Gholson, Maurice White, Verdine WhitePublishers: EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Young Drumma
"Take Me As I Am" by Mary J. BligeWriters: Keri Hilson, Candice Nelson, Tab Nkhereanye, Jordan "Infinity" SuecofPublishers: Bootleggers Stop, Bucket of Beats Music, Hitco South, Keriokey Music, Tabulous Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
"teachme" by Musiq SoulchildWriters: Ivan Barias, Adam Blackstone, Randall Bowland, Carvin Haggins, George McCurdy, Johnnie "Smurf" Smith, Corey Latif WilliamsPublishers: ABlack Productions, HC 1030 Publishing, Latif Music, Melodic Piano Productions, My Soulmate Songs, LLC, Nivrac Tyke Music, Smoobie Music, Spanky GHM Music, Tetragrammation Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
"This Is Why I'm Hot" by MimsWriters: Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Havoc, Danny "Styles" Schofield, Thomas "Tommy Gunz" Simons, Winston "Blackout" Thomas, Charles "Keak Da Sneak" WilliamsPublishers: All N Da Doe Music Publishing, DLJ Songs, Juvenile Hell, Muzikil State of Mindz, Notting Dale Songs, Inc., Schofield's, The Blackout Legacy, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
"Throw Some D's" by Rich Boy feat. Polow Da DonWriters: Robert "Butter" Crawford, Robert DeBarge, Gregory WilliamsPublishers: Beats By Butter Publishing, EMI/Jobete Music Publishing, Switch Music"Umbrella" by Rihanna feat. Jay-ZWriters: The Dream, Kuk Harrell, Jay-Z, Christopher "Tricky" StewartPublishers: 2082 Music Publishing, Carter Boys Music, EMI Music Publishing, Marchninenth Music, Songs of Peer, LTD., Sony/ATV Tunes, LLC, Suga Wuga Music, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
"Until The End of Time" by Justin Timberlake with BeyonceWriters: Timbaland, Justin TimberlakePublishers: Tennman Tunes, Virginia Beach Music, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
"Walk It Out" by UnkWriter: Richard "K Rab" Sims Jr.Publisher: 30318 Underground Music
"When I See U" by FantasiaWriters: Louis Biancaniello, Erika Nuri, Jane't Sewell, Dirty Swift (Midi Mafia)(SOCAN), Sam Watters, Bruce Waynne (Midi Mafia)Publishers: Break North Music (SOCAN), Breakthrough Creations,EMI Music Publishing, Golden The Super Kid Music, J Sewell Publishing, S M Y, Sony/ATV Tunes, LLC, Waynne Writers
"Wipe Me Down (Remix)" by Lil Boosie feat. Foxx & WebbieWriters: Mouse On Tha Track, Torence "Lil Boosie" Hatch, Jonathan "Foxx" Reed, WebbiePublishers: Boosie Bad Azz Publishing LLC, Mouse On Tha Track LLC, Trill Productions
"You" by Lloyd feat. Lil WayneWriter: Maurice "Big Reese" SinclairPublishers: German Dog Music, TVT Music Enterprises, LLC
TOP RAP SONG
"Make Me Better" by Fabolous feat. Ne-YoWriters: Fabolous, TimbalandPublishers: EMI Music Publishing, J Brasco, Virginia Beach Music, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
AWARD WINNING RAP SONGS
"I'm a Flirt" by Bow Wow feat. R. KellyWriter: Ronnie "Lil Ronnie" JacksonPublisher: Einnor Music
"Make It Rain" by Fat Joe feat. Lil WayneWriter: Scott StorchPublishers: Scott Storch Music, TVT Music Enterprises, LLC
 "Outta My System" by Bow Wow feat. Johnta Austin & T-PainWriters: Jaron "The Kid Slim" Alston, Jermaine "JD" Dupri, Rick JamesPublishers: EMI Music Publishing, EMI/Jobete Music Publishing, Shaniah Cymone Music, Slide That Music, The Kid Slim
"Party Like a Rock Star" by Shop BoyzWriters: Demetrius "Meany" Hardin, Rasheed "Sheed" Hightower, Billy Hume, Richard "Fat" Stephens, Brian "Bingo" WardPublishers: Cereal And Milk Music, Demetrius Hardin Publishing, Peaches Children Publishing Inc., Rasheed Hightower Publishing, Richard Stephens Publishing, SB Westside Music
"Pop, Lock, & Drop It" by HueyWriters: Lawrence "Huey" Frank, D'Andre "Po Po" SmithPublishers: 4 Jeff N Rod Publishing, Almo Music Corp., Delhitz Publishing, Upper Clazzmen Muzic, Young Minded Publishing
"Rock Yo Hips" by Crime Mob feat. Lil ScrappyWriters: Jonathan "Lil Jaye" Lewis, Venetia "Princess" Lewis, Alphonce "Cyco Black" Smith, Jarques "M.I.G." UsherPublishers: EMI Music Publishing, Jayworks, Jockmigrainemusic, Right Note Entertainment, Royal Throne
"Runaway Love" by Ludacris feat. Mary J. BligeWriters: Ludacris, Keri HilsonPublishers: Keriokey Music, Ludacris Universal Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
"Shawty" by Plies feat. T-PainWriters: Christopher "Drumma Boy" Gholson, Maurice White, Verdine WhitePublishers: EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Young Drumma
"Shortie Like Mine" by Bow Wow feat. Johnta Austin & Chris BrownWriters: Johnta Austin, Jermaine "JD" Dupri, Shawntae "Da Brat" HarrisPublishers: Air Control Music, Inc., Chrysalis Music, EMI Music Publishing, NakedUnder My Clothes, Shaniah Cymone Music, Thowin' Tantrums Music
"This Is Why I'm Hot" by MimsWriters: Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Havoc, Danny "Styles" Schofield, Thomas "Tommy Gunz" Simons, Winston "Blackout" Thomas, Charles "Keak Da Sneak" WilliamsPublishers: All N Da Doe Music Publishing, DLJ Songs, Juvenile Hell, Muzikil Stateof Mindz, Notting Dale Songs, Inc., Schofield's, The Blackout Legacy, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
"Throw Some D's" by Rich Boy feat. Polow Da DonWriters: Robert "Butter" Crawford, Robert DeBarge, Gregory WilliamsPublishers: Beats By Butter Publishing, EMI/Jobete Music Publishing, Switch Music
"Walk It Out" by UnkWriter: Richard "K Rab" Sims Jr.Publisher: 30318 Underground Music"Wipe Me Down (Remix)" by Lil Boosie feat. Foxx & WebbieWriters: Mouse On Tha Track, Torence "Lil Boosie" Hatch, Jonathan "Foxx" Reed, WebbiePublishers: Boosie Bad Azz Publishing LLC, Mouse On Tha Track LLC, Trill Productions
TOP GOSPEL SONG
"Blessed & Highly Favored" by The Clark SistersWriter: Karen Clark-SheardPublisher: KSheards Melody
AWARD WINNING GOSPEL SONGS
"Hallelujah" by Troy SneedWriter: Marc DickersonPublisher: Marky Larky Music Publishing
"Healing" by Kelly PriceWriter: Kelly PricePublisher: For The Write Price
"One God" by Maurette Brown ClarkWriter: Darien DennisPublisher: Deez Hymnz
"Praise On The Inside" by J. MossWriter: J. MossPublisher: Millenni Era Music

As host, Whoopi Goldberg is set to keep Tony Awards on track

NEW YORK - Whoopi Goldberg is a woman who can focus.

It's a quality that will come in handy Sunday during the busy, three-hour CBS telecast (8-11 p.m. EDT) of the 2008 Tony Awards from Radio City Music Hall where Goldberg will be in charge of keeping things moving as Broadway salutes the best of the past theatre season.

"The Tonys are a different monster because you have live performances to deal with," she says, talking to a reporter while exercising with her trainer in a windowless dressing in the basement of a cavernous building that houses, among other things, the studio for "The View."

"You have all kinds of live stuff going on that doesn't happen on the Oscars because (there) you have film clips," says the woman who has guided the Oscars through four different broadcasts. "But here you are moving from show to show to show. So that will be a huge difference. As you're seeing it, that's what's happening."

One thing you won't see - unlike the Oscars - is an opening monologue.

"I didn't want to do the traditional (Oscar) monologue," Goldberg says. "This show is not about me. But I am going to have as much fun as I can - without taking up too much time.

Unlike the Oscars, the Tonys show doesn't have the luxury of running over its allotted time. Yet Goldberg doesn't seem too concerned about winners overstaying their welcome at the podium. It comes with the territory.

"The moment you give somebody their moment in the sun, they are going to take it," she says. "They want to thank their mother and they want to thank their uncle. It's a huge deal to win a Tony. So people want to make those thank yous. They are not particularly thinking, 'Oh, my God. I'm taking up somebody's time."'

And time will be scarce this year. More so than usual. For the first time, new shows not nominated for the coveted prize of best musical will get a bit of prime-time exposure on the telecast - 90 seconds each, not as much as the three minutes-plus afforded numbers from the best-musical and best-musical revival nominees, but acknowledgment nonetheless. (The trio: "Young Frankenstein," "The Little Mermaid" and "A Catered Affair.")

Competing for the best musical prize will be the most diverse collection of nominees in years. They include "Passing Strange," a young black man's journey through sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll; "In the Heights," a celebration of Latino life in the upper reaches of Manhattan; "Cry-Baby," an adaptation of John Waters' raunchy salute to '50s teen flicks, and "Xanadu," a giddy send-up of the roller-disco flick.

Musical revivals getting to display their talent include a pair of shows from Broadway's golden age, "South Pacific" and "Gypsy"; that perennial high-school celebration, "Grease," and Stephen Sondheim's rumination on the making of art, "Sunday in the Park with George."

And the musical salutes don't end there.

Also getting Tony airtime are two former best-musicals, Disney's "The Lion King," now in its second decade on Broadway and "Rent," which will end its lengthy New York run in September.

Competing for best-play honours are Tracy Letts' "August: Osage County," which is the heavy favourite to take the prize: Tom Stoppard's "Rock 'n' Roll"; "The Seafarer" by Conor McPherson and "The 39 Steps," Patrick Barlow's spoof of the Alfred Hitchcock movie.

Goldberg has spent much of the last two weeks catching up on all the nominated shows she hasn't seen. Not a bad gig.

"I am a Broadway baby - Mike Nichols plucked me out of obscurity," she says, referring to the producer and director of her solo 1984 show, which introduced her to Broadway. "And this is the street that distinguishes us from any other place in the world. This is one of the things that makes New York incredibly unique."

And she's been back, not only in a second one-woman show but as Nathan Lane's replacement in "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" and a revival of August Wilson's "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom."

"Quite honestly, the three shows I would love to do are Shaw's 'Saint Joan,' 'Peter Pan' and 'Mary Poppins.' That would be great," she says with a smile.

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Boy George Denied a U.S. Visa

First, Martha Stewart. Now, Boy George.

The British musician was denied a visa in the United States due to his outstanding arrest charges, putting his North American summer tour in jeopardy.

"At the moment, Boy George cannot come to the United States of America because he has been refused permission to enter by the USA Administration," his rep says in a statement. "This is not in respect of anything he has done in the past but because he is facing a trial in November in London for something that happened in April last year."

The 47-year-old was busted last year when a male escort accused him of assault and false imprisonment, which George vehemently denied. He was later released on bail.

"George's lawyers in London have absolutely forbidden us to speak about the facts of that case and all I can say is that George is astounded at the decision and is having lawyers here in the States look at it in the hope that someone will change their mind," the statement continues. "George really would love to come to America and repay his American fans loyalty and that is why we are asking the US Authorities to reconsider their decision."

The singer/DJ's 24-stop tour was scheduled to kick off in Las Vegas on July 11 and wrap up in Dallas on Aug. 23.




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Cate Blanchett - Investigation Dropped Against Blanchetts Beloved Exhibition

LATEST: Australian police have dropped an obscenity investigation into a controversial photography exhibition after actress CATE BLANCHETT urged Australian Prime Minister KEVIN RUDD not to censor the show.

Police in Sydney, Australia, shut down an exhibition of photographs by respected artist Bill Henson last month (22May08) because the pictures showed images of naked children.

The move sparked a heated debate in the country over the line between art and pornography.

Now, police have dropped the investigation after being advised there would be no reasonable prospect of convicting Henson.

Law enforcement officials were also pressured by native Australian Blanchett and other leading art figures who said an investigation would damage the country's cultural reputation.

In an open letter sent days after the exhibition was closed, Blanchett insisted Rudd should not block Henson's work.

She wrote, "We wish to make absolutely clear that none of us endorses, in any way, the abuse of children. Henson's work has nothing to do with child pornography and, according to the judgment of some of the most respected curators and critics in the world, it is certainly art."

However, Rudd insists he stills stands against the exhibition, condemning it as "revolting".

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