Arts
Award turns blind Japan pianist into music sensation
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii has become the latest star on the classical music scene after winning one of the world's most prestigious awards, but the blind 20-year-old has no need for a score. Full Article | Video
Dan Brown moves to Washington for new thriller
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Author Dan Brown is moving to Washington D.C. for the follow-up to his successful conspiracy theory novel "The Da Vinci Code," publisher Random House said on Wednesday. Full Article
Showbiz Week
Jul. 10 - The Michael Jackson public memorial commands worldwide attention as questions still remain concerning his death. Play Video
| Title/Theater | Gross | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wicked Gershwin | $1,573,163 over 8 shows |
| 2 | Billy Elliot: The Musical Imperial | $1,351,026 over 8 shows |
| 3 | The Lion King Minskoff | $1,294,159 over 8 shows |
| 4 | West Side Story Palace | $1,253,984 over 4 shows |
| 5 | Jersey Boys August Wilson | $1,101,363 over 8 shows |
Island Records stars pay tribute at Montreux Jazz Festival
MONTREUX (Reuters) - Baaba Maal and Angelique Kidjo were among the headliners in a tribute to Island Records founder Chris Blackwell that rocked into the early hours at the Montreux Festival on Saturday. Full Article
