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R&B singer David Peaston dies at 54

R&B singer David Peaston dies at 54

February 3, 2012 - 19:18 AMT  15:18 GMT
In 1990, Peaston beat off competition from Soul II Soul to win a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist.
Bill Ward may quit Black Sabbath reunion over “unsignable contract”

Bill Ward may quit Black Sabbath reunion over “unsignable contract”

February 3, 2012 - 19:17 AMT  15:17 GMT
Despite Black Sabbath's confidence of a world tour, doubts emerged after Tony Iommi was diagnosed with lymphoma.
Venice Film Festival competition line up reduced

Venice Film Festival competition line up reduced

February 3, 2012 - 15:15 AMT  11:15 GMT
Venice film festival official selection will become “lighter” with fewer films, still all world premieres in the main competition.
Cézanne painting sold for record $250 million

Cézanne painting sold for record $250 million

February 3, 2012 - 14:23 AMT  10:23 GMT
The nation, located on its own small jetty off the Arabian Peninsula, is a new destination on the art-world grand tour.
Adam Lambert confirms he will be Queen’s new frontman

Adam Lambert confirms he will be Queen’s new frontman

February 3, 2012 - 13:39 AMT  09:39 GMT
Lambert has now announced he will be touring with May and Taylor throughout 2012 - including dates at Knebworth.

Yerevan to host Chinese band concert

February 3, 2012 - 12:38 AMT  08:38 GMT
The concert is organized by Confucius Institute at YSLU, jointly with embassy of the People's Republic of China to Armenia.
Halle Berry to present 84th Academy Awards ceremony

Halle Berry to present 84th Academy Awards ceremony

February 3, 2012 - 10:43 AMT  06:43 GMT
The Oscar presentation at the Kodak Theatre on Feb 26 will be televised live in more than 225 countries worldwide.
Egyptian comedian gets jail sentence for insulting Islam

Egyptian comedian gets jail sentence for insulting Islam

February 2, 2012 - 19:26 AMT  15:26 GMT
Adel Imam, who frequently poked fun at authorities and politicians during a 40-year career, has 1 month to appeal the sentence.

Kodak Theatre to be renamed amid company’s financial crisis

February 2, 2012 - 14:52 AMT  10:52 GMT
Eastman Kodak Co. aims to cut costs in its restructuring by giving up its expensive naming rights to the Kodak Theatre.

Tehran hosts conference on 'Hollywoodism and Cinema'

February 2, 2012 - 13:05 AMT  09:05 GMT
About 48 foreign scholars from France, the U.S., Canada, Belgium, Greece, Spain and other countries are participating.
Christie’s sales total USD 5.7 billion in 2011

Christie’s sales total USD 5.7 billion in 2011

February 2, 2012 - 12:09 AMT  08:09 GMT
Christie’s International (CHRS) said there was a surge in demand for contemporary art as an investment.
Oscars Ballots 2012 are already in the mail

Oscars Ballots 2012 are already in the mail

February 2, 2012 - 11:47 AMT  07:47 GMT
The CIM Group, which owns the complex, has begun negotiations to keep the ceremony at the same location beyond 2013.
Polish Nobel Prize-winning poet Wislawa Szymborska dies at 88

Polish Nobel Prize-winning poet Wislawa Szymborska dies at 88

February 2, 2012 - 11:34 AMT  07:34 GMT
The cause was lung cancer, said David Goldfarb, the curator of literature and humanities at the Polish Cultural Institute in NY.
Famous TV figure Don Cornelius found dead

Famous TV figure Don Cornelius found dead

February 1, 2012 - 19:18 AMT  15:18 GMT
Cornelius died of a gunshot wound to the head, which appeared to be self-inflicted; there were no signs of foul play.
England may celebrate Black Sabbath day

England may celebrate Black Sabbath day

February 1, 2012 - 18:13 AMT  14:13 GMT
Birmingham may create a Black Sabbath Day to highlight the legendary rock band's contribution to music.

REM’s 'Everybody Hurts' voted saddest song ever

February 1, 2012 - 17:44 AMT  13:44 GMT
Elton John's 'Candle in the Wind', Mike and the Mechanics' 'The Living Years' became runners-up in the poll.
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Puerto Rico to export iguana meat The island has roughly 4 million iguanas, which is a little more than the population of the U.S. Caribbean territory itself.
Armenian President extends condolences to Egyptian people At least 74 people were killed and hundreds injured after soccer fans rushed the field in the seaside city of Port Said.
Malev Hungarian airline folds amid crisis European Commission ordered Malev to repay various forms of state aid, amounting to a sum equal to its entire 2010 revenue.
Brazil’s minister of cities resigns over corruption Mario Negromonte is accused of awarding public work contracts to companies that had financed his party.
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Almost all museums in Yerevan lack funds and attention

Local residents almost ceased going to museums, with exception for schoolchildren and students.