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LONDON (AP) -- Irish rock band U2 has announced concert dates for a European tour....

The story of David and Goliath has been told in almost every conceivable way over the centuries, and NBC's version offers a modern twist to the tale with the epic...

The winners are being announced as they happen for this year's Laurence Olivier Awards, London's equivalent of the Tonys. The awards, which were created in 1976 were given out on Sunday March 8, 2009 in a ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel.

The winners are being announced as they happen for this year's Laurence Olivier Awards, London's equivalent of the Tonys. The awards, which were created in 1976 were given out on Sunday March 8, 2009 in a ceremony at the Grosvenor House Hotel.

Move comes as broadcaster announces a staff pay freezeChannel 4's chief executive, Andy Duncan, has offered to reduce his £650,000 a year salary by up to 25% this year as the broadcaster attempts to save money in the wake of falling advertising revenues.The channel's director of programmes, Kevin Lygo, the channel's other highest-paid director, has also agreed to a 25% cut in his basic salary of £750,000. Both men, who are among the highest-paid executives in the British television industry, have already agreed to waive their six-figure bonuses for 2008 in recognition of the difficult trading conditions facing all British broadcasters. Advertising revenues across the industry have fallen by about 15% this year as companies cut their marketing budgets because of the recession.In an interview with Media Guardian, Lygo said he had volunteered to take a salary cut of 25% ahead of a drive to bring down programming costs at Channel 4, which could lead to some its biggest stars being asked to

Move comes as broadcaster announces a staff pay freezeChannel 4's top two executives have offered to cut their pay packages by up to 25% this year as the broadcaster attempts to save money in the wake of falling advertising revenue.Chief executive Andy Duncan has offered to cut his pay package - which includes a £650,000 salary - by up to 25%.The channel's director of programmes, Kevin Lygo, the channel's other highest-paid director, has also agreed to a 25% cut in his basic salary of £750,000. Both men, who are among the highest-paid executives in the British television industry, have already agreed to waive their six-figure bonuses for 2008 in recognition of the difficult trading conditions facing all British broadcasters. Advertising revenues across the industry have fallen by about 15% this year as companies cut their marketing budgets because of the recession.In an interview with Media Guardian, Lygo said he had volunteered to take a salary cut of 25% ahead of a drive to bring dow

Move comes as broadcaster announces a staff pay freezeChannel 4's chief executive, Andy Duncan, has offered to reduce his £650,000 a year salary by up to 25% this year as the broadcaster attempts to save money in the wake of falling advertising revenues.The channel's director of programmes, Kevin Lygo, the channel's other highest-paid director, has also agreed to a 25% cut in his basic salary of £750,000. Both men, who are among the highest-paid executives in the British television industry, have already agreed to waive their six-figure bonuses for 2008 in recognition of the difficult trading conditions facing all British broadcasters. Advertising revenues across the industry have fallen by about 15% this year as companies cut their marketing budgets because of the recession.In an interview with Media Guardian, Lygo said he had volunteered to take a salary cut of 25% ahead of a drive to bring down programming costs at Channel 4, which could lead to some its biggest stars being asked to

Media mogul Martha Stewart is mourning the loss of a beloved dog. In a post on her official blog, Stewart says she is "deeply saddened" to announce that one of her dogs was killed in an accidental explosion at a Pennsylvania kennel on Friday. "Here is a tribute to my little Ghenghis Khan who perished in the blaze," Martha writes, displaying a photo of the dog. The kennel's co-owner Karen Tracy is quoted as saying 16 dogs were killed in the accident and 14 survived, some with severe burns. "My heart goes out to [kennel owner] Karen Tracy and I am hoping for a speedy recovery for those (both pets and humans) injured in this terrible event," Stewart writes.

Days after announcing the cancellation of the brilliant Life on Mars, ABC premieres Castle, dumping an original concept, beautifully achieved, with genius casting, and picking up the most averagely entertaining series in a long time.

The F.U.D.G.E. Theatre Company is pleased to announce the first concert in a new series called NEW VOICES FOR A CHANGE. The premise behind the concert series is that each concert will feature the music of a young, new musical theatre composer and a portion of the proceeds of each concert will be donated to a local charity. This first concert will feature the music of Scott Alan, one of New York City's finest new composers. Blending musical theater and pop sounds, Mr. Alan creates music with amazing heart and character. With two albums already on the market, ('Dreaming Wide Awake' and 'Keys'), Mr. Alan is well on his way to becoming a very successful composer. A portion of the proceeds from the concert will be donated to the AIDS Action Comittee of Massachusetts, whose mission is to the stop the HIV/AIDS epidemic by preventing new infections and optimizing the health of those already infected.