By Ross Kerber (Reuters) - For the second year in a row, Goldman Sachs Group Inc fended off a shareholder proposal that could have led to a messy public vote to strip Chief Executive Lloyd Blankfein of his chairman's title. By striking a deal fo... [Full Article]
Two American sopranos - one established, one up-and-coming - showed off their considerable talents in roles new to them at the Washington National Opera over the weekend. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - So what isn't Natalie Portman being courted for these days? There are several roles on offer to the "Black Swan" actress, include "Code Name Sasha," which is being described as a female "Train... [Full Article]
Christina Hendricks, Julie Bowen and Jesse Tyler Ferguson have earned repeat Emmy nods for their work on their regular shows, but that doesn't mean they don't have their eye on some sweet guest-starring gigs on other top programs. (Source: ... [Full Article]
LONDON (Reuters) - Top Barclays Plc shareholders fear regulators will rush through the appointment of a new head at the scandal-struck bank, and not take the time to search for an outsider to bring about a root-and-branch culture change. The bank has... [Full Article]
In a crowded refugee camp in Thailand, Misty Her often sneaked away to a school house and listened through a hole in the wall. She knew she could never attend, being Hmong and a girl. (Source: Associated Press)... [Full Article]
(AP) - Lou Reed, right, and Laurie Anderson discuss their roles as co-curators of the annual Vivid Festival in Sydney Friday, May 28, 2010. Landmarks across the city will be illuminated and street performers and musicians will entertain during the m... [Full Article]
(Reuters) - A man holds the Quebec flag during the Moulin a Paroles on the Plains of Abraham in Quebec City, September 12, 2009. The event was held to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the battle of the Plains of Abraham. REUTERS/Mathieu Belanger ... [Full Article]