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Farrah Fawcett's Life Celebrated at L.A. Funeral

The life of "Charlie's Angels" star Farrah Fawcett was celebrated Tuesday at a private funeral in the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.

Comedy Producers Eye 'No Clothes'

Veteran comedy producers and masterminds of the defunct U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen are returning to try out a format mixing politics and comedy called "The News Has No Clothes."

Academy Offers Spots to Jackman, Franco

On Tuesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issued invitations to 134 members of the film community to join the group.

ACTRA OKs Labor Deal with Canadian Producers

Canadian actors union ACTRA on Monday said its members have overwhelmingly ratified a new three-year deal with indie producers.

Ontario Sweetens Tax Breaks for Hollywood

Los Angeles producers shooting in Ontario can now write off 25% of total production expenses beyond labour costs, including equipment and studio rentals.

Avant-Garde Choreographer Pina Bausch Dies

German choreographer Pina Bausch, whose work is credited with revolutionizing the language of modern dance, died on Tuesday after being diagnosed with cancer only days earlier. She was 68 years old.

NYC's Diamond District Sparkles in New Musical

"Diamonds at 22 West," a musical comedy set in New York City's famed Diamond District, will take center stage next month at a New Jersey playhouse.

Broadway Producer Morton Gottlieb Dies at 88

Broadway producer Morton Gottlieb whose career spans three decades, and whose plays ran into the thousands of performances, died of natural causes on June 25, in Englewood, N.J., according to the New York Times. Gottlieb was 88 years old.