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[Archive 2008-01-15] Oscar Foreign Film race narrowed to nine films

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-01-15. Nine films have advanced to "Phase II" of the 80th Academy Awards Foreign Language Film race, out of 63 international films e

[Archive 2008-02-25] Oscar's after parties include Children Uniting Nations

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-02-25. Last night's Academy Award-themed parties around Los Angeles included the 9th annual Billboard Magazine-Children Uniting Nati

[Archive 2011-01-23] Over 400 attend Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty's funeral

Historical Wikinews report from 2011-01-23. Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty's funeral was held in Paisley on Friday. Over 400 turned out on the frosty morning

[Archive 2010-06-19] Oxford elects poetry professor by email vote

Historical Wikinews report from 2010-06-19. Geoffrey Hill was announced yesterday to have won the election for the post of Professor of Poetry at the University of Oxfor

[Archive 2009-12-10] Oxford to use online voting for Professor of Poetry election

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-12-10. The University of Oxford has announced that it plans to introduce online voting for the 2010 election for the position of Pro

[Archive 2010-01-20] Oxford University anti-peer-to-peer policy hits legal music service Spotify

Historical Wikinews report from 2010-01-20. The University of Oxford is preventing students from accessing the legal, peer-to-peer online music service Spotify. Official

[Archive 2009-01-20] Parajet Skycar expedition takes off from London to Timbuktu

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-01-20. Two explorers have set off from Knightsbridge, London Wednesday morning (0900 GMT) in a propeller-powered dune buggy heading

[Archive 2007-06-07] Paris Hilton released under house arrest

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-06-07. Paris Hilton has been released from prison after serving only three days of her 23-day sentence, reports TMZ.com, though she

[Archive 2009-05-10] Past Eurovision contestants give advice to this year's performers, speculate on who will win

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-05-10. It happens once a year. Nearly all of Europe's eyes are on 25 musical acts on finale night. Whether you love it or you hate i

[Archive 2005-11-28] Paul McCartney slams Chinese fur practices, rules out future concerts in China

Historical Wikinews report from 2005-11-28. Legendary musician Sir Paul McCartney has boycotted China in response to a preview of BBC news footage that was filmed underc

[Archive 2005-11-12] Paul McCartney to be "beamed up" in first live concert to be broadcast in space

Historical Wikinews report from 2005-11-12. Sir Paul McCartney is scheduled on Saturday, November 12, to perform the first concert broadcast live into space. Performing

[Archive 2010-03-15] Paul Schneider leaving NBC's Parks and Recreation; Rob Lowe, Adam Scott to appear in series

Historical Wikinews report from 2010-03-15. The NBC comedy series Parks and Recreation will experience a shake-up in its cast as Paul Schneider, a regular cast member wi

[Archive 2010-10-27] Paul the 'psychic' octopus dies in Germany

Historical Wikinews report from 2010-10-27. Paul the Octopus, the octopus who became famous for correctly predicting the winner of Germany's seven matches at the 2010 FI

[Archive 2007-09-08] Pavarotti receives standing ovation at funeral

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-09-08. The family and friends of the world-famous opera singer Luciano Pavarotti have gathered in his hometown of Modena, Italy to p

[Archive 2009-12-16] Payment pending; Canadian recording industry set for six billion penalties?

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-12-16. A report published last week in the Toronto Star by Professor Michael Geist of Canada's University of Ottawa claims a copyrig

[Archive 2007-06-06] Pen-Ek Ratanaruang's latest film makes Thailand premiere

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-06-06. Following a world premiere during the Director's Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival, the latest film by Thai auteur Pen-Ek

[Archive 2007-01-12] Peter Jackson banned from working with New Line

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-01-12. Movie studio company, New Line Cinema has announced that movie director Peter Jackson will never be allowed to work on anothe

[Archive 2015-06-25] Petition pressures City of Edinburgh Council to review clause affecting live music scene

Historical Wikinews report from 2015-06-25. Live music venues in Edinburgh, Scotland are awaiting a review later this year on the 2005 licensing policy, which places lim

[Archive 2013-01-03] Photojournalist photographing Justin Bieber's car run over by another vehicle

Historical Wikinews report from 2013-01-03. A photographer has died after being run over by a car in Los Angeles, California, United States. The man, who was attempting

[Archive 2006-10-13] Pitt and Jolie's guard pulls gun on photographer in Pune, India

Historical Wikinews report from 2006-10-13. A private security guard attached to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie pulled out his revolver to threaten a lensman in Pune, Indi

[Archive 2007-07-06] Pittsburgh playwrights pen furry musical, invite Anthrocon attendees to observe reading

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-07-06. When Pittsburgh lyricist Bill Medica and musician JC Carter saw the influx of furries for the first Anthrocon in their city,

[Archive 2018-02-27] Pixar Studios animator Bud Luckey, designer of Toy Story's Woody, dies aged 83

Historical Wikinews report from 2018-02-27. On Saturday, William Luckey, also known as Bud Luckey, US animator who designed Pixar Animation Studios' Toy Story character

[Archive 2016-12-26] Plane carrying 92 crashes into Black Sea near Sochi

Historical Wikinews report from 2016-12-26. A military plane carrying 92 people crashed into the Black Sea two minutes after departing Sochi, Russia yesterday. The Tupol

[Archive 2008-03-16] Play.com Live multimedia exposition hosted at Wembley Stadium, England

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-03-16. London - Wembley Stadium today hosted the second day of the first Play.com Live multimedia exposition, a large event encompas

[Archive 2010-04-26] Poison lead singer Bret Michaels in critical condition

Historical Wikinews report from 2010-04-26. Singer Bret Michaels has remained in a critical condition after suffering a brain haemorrhage. The Poison singer was rushed t

[Archive 2008-09-07] Poland wins the 2008 Eurovision Dance Contest

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-09-07. The Polish team of Edyta Herbuś and Marcin Mroczek have won the Eurovision Dance Contest 2008. The pair performed a version o

[Archive 2017-03-01] Politically concerned movie Zootopia wins Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film

Historical Wikinews report from 2017-03-01. On Sunday, Disney's Zootopia won the Oscars award for the Best Animated Feature Film at the 89th Academy Awards ceremony held

[Archive 2007-07-08] Poll of 100 million votes names new Seven Wonders of the World

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-07-08. In 1999, Bernard Weber started the New7Wonders foundation, and eight years, 200 candidates and 100 million votes later, seven

[Archive 2025-04-20] Pop singer Katy Perry safely returns to Earth from outer space

Historical Wikinews report from 2025-04-20. On Monday, pop music singer Katy Perry safely returned to Earth, landing in Chihuahuan Desert, located on the border of Unite

[Archive 2008-03-26] Popular soap opera 'The Young and the Restless' celebrates 35 years on the air

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-03-26. The popular American soap opera The Young and the Restless, currently the reigning Emmy Award-winner for best daytime drama,

[Archive 2006-03-07] Porn star promotes Italian wine

Historical Wikinews report from 2006-03-07. Roberto Cipresso, one of Italy's most respected winemakers, has gone into business with Savanna Samson, a New York porn star,

[Archive 2007-05-07] Prayers on TV mandatory in Iran

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-05-07. Ezatollah Zarghami, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) who is appointed by Grand Ayatollah Ali Kham

[Archive 2009-08-01] President Obama names 16 recipients of the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-08-01. United States President Barack Obama has named the 16 recipients who are to receive the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom. T

[Archive 2007-07-24] Press conference to be held Thursday on new 'Star Trek 11' movie

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-07-24. Wikinews has learned that George Takei, who played Sulu on the American television show Star Trek, has announced on the radio

[Archive 2007-12-22] Preview of sex tape starring former 'American Idol' finalist Jessica Sierra is released

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-12-22. Vivid Entertainment has launched a new website previewing a celebrity sex tape they have obtained staring former American Ido

[Archive 2007-07-02] Princes William and Harry host the Concert for Diana

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-07-02. Performances by Sir Elton John and the English National Ballet featured in the Concert for Diana, held in Wembley Stadium, Lo

[Archive 2007-06-26] Professional wrestler Chris Benoit and family found dead

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-06-26. Canadian professional wrestler Chris Benoit, who performed for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), was found dead, along wit

[Archive 2007-10-03] PTS Taiwan holds "Why Democracy?" the Movie Pre-launch Seminar to examine the democratic process in Taiwan

Historical Wikinews report from 2007-10-03. Prior to the October 8 global launch of the political documentary film "Why Democracy?", Public Television Service Taiwan (PT

[Archive 2008-09-06] Rachel Rice wins Big Brother UK's 2008 series

Historical Wikinews report from 2008-09-06. Rachel Rice has won the 2008 series of Big Brother. The trainee teacher won the ninth series with 51.3% of the final vote. Sh

[Archive 2009-07-07] Rachel Weisz wants Botox ban for actors

Historical Wikinews report from 2009-07-07. English actress Rachel Weisz thinks that Botox injections should be banned for all actors. The 39-year-old actress, best know