Summoning millions of underage minions to the multiplex, the Disney Company landed its teen gold mine, Miley Cyrus, at the top of the Easter weekend box office. Hannah Montana: The Movie, a big-screen version of the Disney Channel series, exceeded the predictions of the industry swamis. It registered the biggest opening day for any G-rated movie and proved that Hollywood should never underestimate the drawing power of Hannah and her kid sisters.
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Economist Mark Zandi: The Chic Geek
Mark Zandi, the chief economist and co-founder of Moody’s Economy.com was in the midst of a whirlwind day that included two speeches, a panel discussion, a television interview and a visit to the Congressional Budget Office — but he still found time for a little extracurricular research. In a taxi on the way to the Park Hyatt hotel in Washington, where he was making a presentation to a bank-industry group, Zandi turned to the driver. “How’s business” he asked.
Crew of Alabama says sailors jumped pirates to retake control
The battle for control of the U.S.-flagged Maersk Alabama began with a bold move by some crew members to jump the pirates, crewmembers say. A scuffle ensued and one of the sailors stabbed a pirate in the hand in the battle to retake the container ship, one of the sailors told CNN
As piracy surges, U.S. warns of dangers off Somali coast
A sudden surge of pirate attacks off the coast of eastern Somalia in recent days has prompted the U.S. military to put out a new alert to mariners, warning of increased danger in the region. The attacks, which took place south of the area patrolled by U.S.
‘House’ actor explains shocking decision
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Authorities: Pilot of stolen plane captured after going on the run
The pilot of a small Cessna 172 aircraft reported stolen from a Canadian flight school has been captured, authorities said. The pilot reportedly stole a small Cessna 172 aircraft from a Canadian flight school, flew hundreds of miles across the Midwest, landed on a dirt road in Missouri late Monday and took off on foot, federal officials said
Chris Brown returns to court in assault case
The felony assault case against singer Chris Brown, accused of attacking singer Rihanna, returns to a Los Angeles court for arraignment Monday afternoon. Brown, 19, can either enter a plea on the charges or ask for another delay in the case. Rihanna, 21, will not attend the hearing, her lawyer said
From ‘Sex’ to ‘Rings,’ film tours excite fans
When Michele Maro became captivated by "The Lord of the Rings" movies, she never imagined she would one day be walking around in the Shire, touring Hobbiton and peeking into hobbit holes. Those are all fictional places, but fans can visit the closest thing possible in New Zealand, where the trilogy was filmed and where specially designed tours will take visitors to some of the stunning locations featured in the movies
City bankers bow to pressure dress down
Suits were swapped for jeans and sneakers throughout London’s financial district today, as bankers heeded warnings to dress down to avoid the potential wrath of G-20 protestors. “Only about 20 percent of people probably just refused to dress down.
Hundreds of French workers take bosses hostage
Hundreds of French workers, angry about proposed layoffs at a Caterpillar office, were holding company executives hostage Tuesday, a spokesman for the workers said. The hostage taking is the latest in a string of protests in France sparked by the economic downturn and job losses.