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Deals of the Hour / August 16, 2010, 12:39 am

'American Idol' Signs Deal with Universal, Parts with Sony

Billboard requires a JavaScript enabled browser to get the full experience "American Idol" producer 19 Entertainment and creator Simon Fuller moved on from its nine-year marketing and distribution deal with Sony Music ... (Source: Billboard 2010-08-03T09:33:58Z)

Aviva investor says saw synergies in RSA deal

LONDON (Reuters) – One investor in Aviva (AV.L), which recently rejected a 5 billion pound bid for its general insurance unit from RSA (RSA.L), said there were potential synergies in a deal of that nature ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-15T22:27:09Z)

FHP: Heat forward Udonis Haslem arrested on marijuana possession

Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem was arrested on a charge of marijuana possession Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The arrest came during a traffic stop in Miami-Dade County along the ... (Source: Orlando Sentinel 2010-08-16T00:43:10Z)

'American Idol' Signs Deal with Universal,...

Billboard requires a JavaScript enabled browser to get the full experience "American Idol" producer 19 Entertainment and creator Simon Fuller moved on from its nine-year marketing and distribution deal with Sony Music ... (Source: Billboard 2010-08-03T09:33:58Z)

Kaberle reste avec les Maple Leafs, sa clause de non-échange entre en vigueur

TORONTO - Tomas Kaberle fait toujours partie de l'organisation des Maple Leafs de Toronto. La direction de l'équipe a confirmé tôt lundi qu'il restait avec l'équipe. Les Maple Leafs ont reçu des offres de ... (Source: NHL.com 2010-08-16T06:41:04Z)

Fhp: Haslem Cited After Miami-Dade Traffic Stop, Bkn

MIAMI (AP) The Florida Highway Patrol says Miami Heat forward Udonis Haslem was arrested on a drug charge following a Sunday afternoon traffic stop in Miami-Dade County. FHP spokesman Sgt. Mark Wysocky said ... (Source: WCBD 2010-08-16T00:28:51Z)

"Scott Pilgrim": Michael Cera gets comic-book soul

Edgar Wright's Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is every bit as faithful to its source material (Bryan Lee O'Malley's six-volume series about a 22-year-old go-nowhere man-boy fending off his new girlfriend's seven ... (Source: San Francisco Weekly 2010-08-10T23:58:59Z)

Buy A Hunka Hunka History: Elvis Locks For Sale!

For sale: locks straight from the head of the late king, Elvis Presley . The hair is expected to bring as much as $20,000 on the auction block at Heritage Auctions' Ultimate Elvis Auction to be held at Memphis' Peabody ... (Source: Radar Online.com 2010-08-13T16:38:46Z)

Beatles Piano for Sale; Presley's Baby Grand Fails at Auction

The keyboard of a Challen upright piano. The instrument is thought to have been played by the Beatles, Pink Floyd and other artists in Studio Three at the Abbey Road Studios, London, from the 1960s to the ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-08-15T09:34:03Z)

Pressure over rejected Aviva bid

after details of RSA's interest emerged in the media. One of the company's largest shareholders told the Sunday Telegraph that an offer of such significance should always be discussed with investors. "I personally don't ... (Source: yorkshirepost 2010-08-15T17:26:30Z)

Maple Leafs GM unable to deal Kaberle

The clock struck midnight Monday and Tomas Kaberle (notes) remained a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs . General manager Brian Burke has been unable to find a trade partner since a no-trade window in the veteran ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-12T23:56:37Z)

'FarmVille' maker hires ex-MySpace CEO Van Natta

Zynga, the maker of popular social networking game "FarmVille," has hired former MySpace CEO Owen Van Natta as its executive vice president of business operations. Van Natta, also a former chief revenue ... (Source: Grand Island Independent 2010-08-16T02:37:42Z)

Rams: Deal for running back Brian Westbrook not close

ST. LOUIS (AP) — The St. Louis Rams' chief contract negotiator says a deal is not imminent with free-agent running back Brian Westbrook. Kevin Demoff, vice president of football operations, said before Saturday night's ... (Source: fox4kc.com 2010-08-15T00:15:43Z)

Nats, Harper near deadline for deal

WASHINGTON — Just like Stephen Strasburg a year ago, it appears that Bryce Harper and the Nationals will come down to the midnight Monday deadline in an attempt to reach a contract agreement. Harper, a 17 ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-08-16T07:02:33Z)

A charmer, 'Scott Pilgrim' certainly knows how to entertain a crowd (video)

MOVIE REVIEW-Title: "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World"-Starring: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin-Director: Edgar Wright-Rating: PG-13-Running time: 108 minutesFor a film that's almost ... (Source: New Haven Register 2010-08-16T05:15:10Z)

REDSKINS NOTEBOOK Johnson waits for his chance with offense

--Running back Larry Johnson doesn't mind that he didn't play in the Washington Redskins' preseason opener on Friday. He's content waiting his turn to make his mark in the team's crowded backfield, especially because he ... (Source: Free Lance-Star 2010-08-16T04:39:23Z)

Steven Tyler Brushes Off 'American Idol' Question

The entertainment world is still reeling over the news that Ellen DeGeneres will not be returning to "American Idol" next season after only a single year on the show. Her exit compounds the issues the show is ... (Source: MTV 2010-07-29T23:58:54Z)

Talks held in bid to avoid airport workers' strike

Crucial talks will be held aimed at averting the threat of strikes by airport workers, including those at Heathrow, which could cause travel chaos for holidaymakers before the end of the school break. Leaders of the ... (Source: Kings Lynn News 2010-08-16T06:55:23Z)

Aviva chiefs slammed for withholding RSA bid details

Leading shareholders in insurance group Aviva have criticized the company's management for withholding details of RSA's £5b bid for its general insurance business. The surprise offer was rejected last month after ... (Source: Tehran Times 2010-08-16T01:40:26Z)

From one No. 1 to another, Strasburg urges Harper to sign deal 'if he wants to play ...

WASHINGTON – Former top overall pick Stephen Strasburg had some pointed words for No. 1 draft pick Bryce Harper, who has yet to reach a contract agreement with the Washington Nationals as the deadline ... (Source: FOX News 2010-08-15T22:12:50Z)

Labor union: Talks could avert U.K. airport strike

LONDON (AP) — Britain's Unite labor union says talks with airport operator BAA could avert strikes likely to cause major disruption to holiday travel later this month. Ground staff plan to strike at ... (Source: Register Citizen 2010-08-16T06:12:26Z)

now showing: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

"Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" is, and not infrequently, so ingeniously exuberant that it leaves you buzzing. Working from Bryan Lee O'Malley's cutest-things-you've-ever-read graphic novels ... (Source: Red and Black 2010-08-16T05:22:20Z)

Strasburg has harsh words for top draft pick

The Nationals' Stephen Strasburg had some pointed words for fellow No. 1 draft pick Bryce Harper: "If he doesn't want to play here, then we don't want him here." Just like Strasburg a year ago, it ... (Source: Olympian 2010-08-16T07:02:33Z)

Former MySpace Chief Van Natta Joins Zynga

Former Facebook and MySpace executive Owen Van Natta has joined online gaming giant Zynga, which produces FarmVille and Mafia Wars. Van Natta will serve as executive vice president of business operations, reporting to ... (Source: PC Magazine 2010-08-13T22:51:00Z)

FHP: Haslem Cited After Miami Traffic Stop

MIAMI -- Heat forward Udonis Haslem was arrested Sunday for possession of marijuana following a traffic stop in Miami-Dade County. Haslem, 30, was stopped in a 2008 Mercedes around 3:05 p.m. going eastbound on ... (Source: WSB-TV Atlanta 2010-08-16T04:17:54Z)

BAA and Unite press for amicable pay deal

BAA and the Unite union will meet on Monday in an effort to forge a deal that would avert a potentially crippling strike by airport workers. Staff working for BAA, the owner of six airports including Heathrow ... (Source: Financial Times 2010-08-15T19:06:43Z)

Deadline passes without Kaberle deal for Burke, Maple Leafs

Depending on how you feel about the man and his team, Brian Burke's steadfast refusal to move Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Tomas Kaberle (notes) in a salary dump for far-less-than-equal value is either entirely ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-16T05:29:29Z)

Not a bad way to start

Ryan Torain and the Redskins mauled the Bills in their preseason opener, but many of their top players downplayed the victory. (Rob Carr/AP) Still, Redskins refuse to put a lot of stock into blowout victory The win ... (Source: Washington Examiner 2010-08-15T02:31:43Z)

'FarmVille' maker Zynga hires ex-MySpace CEO Owen Van Natta as business operations EVP

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Zynga, the maker of popular social networking game "FarmVille," has hired former MySpace CEO Owen Van Natta as its executive vice president of business operations. Van Natta, also a former ... (Source: Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 2010-08-14T00:16:54Z)

Sale of Elvis ring will pay for college

MEMPHIS, Aug 15, 2010 (UPI via COMTEX) -- The seller of a gold-and-diamond cameo ring once belonging to Elvis Presley said the proceeds would pay for his daughter's college tuition. The ring sold for $32,500 at a sale ... (Source: Investors Business Daily 2010-08-15T17:12:11Z)

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