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  • Thursday, 25 March 2010
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Mark Johnson

Grammy Award-Winning Producer, Director Helps Bring Peace Through Music

Mark Johnson travels world to record musical heritage.

'Pocket Peace' Offers Bite-Sized Bits of Happiness, Calm

Busy Americans show growing interest in spiritual practices that offer a sense of serenity amid all that striving

US Scholar Blames Arab Culture for Mideast Violence

New book cites Arab disunity, culture of violence as major barriers to peace while arguing US must remain a key player in the region

Origami artist Robert Lang leaves a special tip at a restaurant

Ancient Japanese Art of Origami Thriving in San Francisco

American scientist Robert Lang gave up job to pursue origami, making him one of the few professional origami artists in the country

Johnny Depp in “Alice in Wonderland”

'Alice in Wonderland' Film Returns in 3D

One of most popular children's stories in modern literature is back on screen, directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp

Ewan McGregor in 'The Ghost Writer'

'The Ghost Writer' Provides Tale of High-Level International Intrigue

Political thriller earned controversial director Roman Polanski top honors in February at Berlin Film Festival

Gloriana album cover

Gloriana Debut Album Climbs the Charts

During the past year, group has quickly become one of the hottest new acts in Country music

2010 Folk Alliance International conference logo

Sound Abounds at Folk Alliance International Conference

The sound of guitars, fiddlers and more is what sets the event apart from most other business conventions

Music producer Steve Lillywhite at the Grammys (2006 file)

Music Producer Eyes Simon Cowell's 'Idol' Chair; 'Billboard' Releases Annual Top Money-Maker List

In other news, Reprise Records will release the Bee Gees' four-CD box set, 'Mythology' on 9 March

Kathryn Bigelow accepts the Oscar for best achievement in directing for 'The Hurt Locker' from presenter Barbra Streisand at the 82nd Academy Awards Sunday, March 7, 2010, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles

Iraq War Drama 'The Hurt Locker' Dominates Oscars

Film about a bomb disposal unit earned a total of six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director

Putumayo Presents: Rhythm and Blues

Putumayo Issues Latest Compilation of 'Rhythm & Blues'

Previous releases featured noted blues musicians from Chicago, New Orleans and the Mississippi Delta, and a global collection

Jeff Bridges accepts the Best Actor Oscar for his role in 'Crazy Heart'

After 50-Year Career, Jeff Bridges Savors First Oscar

Hollywood veteran hits career high in role of washed-up singer

Reality Bests Fantasy for Best Picture Oscar

With nine Oscar nominations each, 'Avatar', 'The Hurt Locker' competed for most coveted awards

The red carpet for the 82nd Academy Awards is unrolled outside Kodak Theater in Los Angeles, California, 03 Mar 2010.

Best Picture Oscar Race Ripe for Surprises

Since 1943, best picture nominees have been limited to 5 films; this year 10 are in running in part to raise TV ratings

Rising Girl Rapper Reaches for the Stars

Documentary chronicles journey from homelessness to high hip-hop hopes

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (undated photo)

UN Secretary-General Appeals to Hollywood, California Students

Ban Ki-moon meets with members of Hollywood's creative community, to enlist their help in promoting UN objectives

Centuries Later, Chopin Still Inspires

Composer's musical genius is celebrated on his 200th birthday

Black Eyed Peas, The End CD

'Imma Be' Climbs to Number One on Hot 100 Chart; CMA Names 2010 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees

In other music news J.Lo splits from Sony Music label; Aerosmith auditions new temporary frontman

John Pizzarelli, Rockin' in Rhythm album

John Pizzarelli Pays Tribute to Duke Ellington

Acclaimed jazz guitarist and singer known for his tantalizing tribute albums

Shutter Island movie poster

Everything Is Not What It Seems on 'Shutter Island'

Leonardo DiCaprio, Sir Ben Kingsley co-star in tense psychological thriller based on a novel by Dennis Lehane

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