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Graphic Books Best Seller List: June 13
This week, the top two books on the hardcover list are based on video games.
Posts published in December, 2008
Swift Still No. 1, While Downloads Have a No. 1 Week
By Ben SisarioTaylor Swift’s “Fearless” held at No. 1 on the Billboard album chart this week, while 47.7 million songs were downloaded, a record for a single week.
Pinter’s Funeral Held in London
By Dave ItzkoffHarold Pinter was buried Wednesday at a private funeral service attended by his widow, Lady Antonia Fraser, as well as the playwright Tom Stoppard and the actor Michael Gambon.
Canadian Ballet Seeks to Avoid Bankruptcy
By Dave ItzkoffThe embattled Vancouver dance company Ballet BC has proposed a restructuring plan to its creditors that it hopes will keep it out of bankruptcy, The Georgia Straight newspaper reported. In November, the company laid off 38 employees, including its dancers and its artistic director, John Alleyne; it was narrowly able to stage its year-end production [...]
Michael Flatley Credits Recovery to Energy Healer
By Dave ItzkoffMichael Flatley will once again be able to perform, his arms resolutely at his sides, having been cured of a mystery virus by an energy healer.
Amy Winehouse Summoned to Norwegian Court
By Dave ItzkoffAmy Winehouse is expected to appear at a Norwegian court in January to answer charges of drug possession.
Country Music Hall to Keep Instruments After Donor’s Suicide
By Dave ItzkoffHistoric instruments that belonged to performers including Johnny Cash and Bill Monroe will remain with the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum after the man who helped the museum obtain them committed suicide.
Royal Honors for Robert Plant, Terry Pratchett
By Dave ItzkoffRobert Plant and Terry Pratchett were among the British citizens on the annual New Year’s Honors List announced by Queen Elizabeth.
What Will You Do Without Viacom Channels?
By Dave ItzkoffWhat will you do if you can’t tune in to “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” “The Hills” or “Dora the Explorer”?
Barenboim to Celebrate New Year With Vienna Philharmonic
By Dave ItzkoffDaniel Barenboim will begin 2009 by conducting the Vienna Philharmonic in its annual New Year’s concert.
Broadway to Dim Its Lights for Pinter
By Dave ItzkoffThe marquees of Broadway theaters will be dimmed for one minute on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in honor of Harold Pinter.
‘The Terminator,’ ‘Deliverance’ Chosen for National Film Registry
By Dave ItzkoffThe Terminators may be an army of unstoppable robots hellbent on the destruction of the human race, but they’ll always be welcome in the Library of Congress.
Madonna Tops List of North American Tours
By Dave ItzkoffMadonna’s Sticky & Sweet concerts were the highest grossing musical tour of North America in 2008.
Eisner Ends His ‘Conversations’
By Dave ItzkoffMichael Eisner, the former Walt Disney Company chief executive, is stepping away from his CNBC talk show, “Conversations With Michael Eisner.”
Children’s Book Based on False Holocaust Account Is Canceled
By Motoko RichA children’s book based on the fabricated story of Herman Rosenblat, who said he first met his wife when he was imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp, has been canceled by its publisher.
North Shore Theater Facing Closure
By Dave ItzkoffThe North Shore Music Theater of Beverly, Mass., has laid off 57 employees and may have to cancel its coming season.
