[Archive 2008-06-30] 2008 Taiwan Designers' Week shows potential of innovations
Historical Wikinews report from 2008-06-30. Vastly different from the YODEX, mainly focused on students' designs, the 2008 2nd Taiwan Designers' Week, a collective show
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[Archive 2009-11-07] BBC's Strictly Come Dancing to be broadcast from Blackpool Tower
Historical Wikinews report from 2009-11-07. BBC television programme Strictly Come Dancing is to be broadcast from the Blackpool Tower in the county of Lancashire in Eng
[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 2006-09-29] Filmmaker Peter Jackson to make Xbox games
Historical Wikinews report from 2006-09-29. New Zealand filmmaker, Peter Jackson and screenwriter Fran Walsh announced at the X06 convention, Wednesday, that they are te
[Archive 2010-08-18] Lucas announces Star Wars for Blu-ray
Historical Wikinews report from 2010-08-18. After years of rumours George Lucas personally announced at Star Wars "Celebration V" Convention in Orlando the worldwide rel
[Archive 2013-09-02] Veteran journalist David Frost dies aged 74
Historical Wikinews report from 2013-09-02. The British broadcaster and journalist Sir David Frost has died of a heart attack, aged 74. Best known for an interview with
[Archive 2008-01-16] 'Tom Cruise: An Unauthorized Biography' released, $100 million lawsuit in planning stages
Historical Wikinews report from 2008-01-16. Tom Cruise: An Unauthorized Biography, a biography of actor Tom Cruise written by journalist Andrew Morton, was released in t
[Archive 2005-12-01] Co-creator of Berenstain Bears dies at 82
Historical Wikinews report from 2005-12-01. Stan Berenstain, co-creator of the popular Berenstain Bears children's books, has died due to complications from cancer at ag
[Archive 2011-03-22] Blues musician Pinetop Perkins dies at age 97
Historical Wikinews report from 2011-03-22. American blues musician Pinetop Perkins, a first generation Delta bluesman, died in Austin, Texas, Texas, on Monday at the ag
[Archive 2008-01-25] Sony Computer Entertainment announce talent project to help digital content industry in Taiwan
Historical Wikinews report from 2008-01-25. Sony Computer Entertainment, a world-class gaming company, yesterday announced not only upcoming models from the PS2 and PSP
[Archive 2009-08-05] Canadian theatre producers sentenced for fraud
Historical Wikinews report from 2009-08-05. Garth Drabinsky and Myron Gottlieb, founders of Live Entertainment Corporation of Canada, Inc. (Livent) in Toronto, Ontario,
[Archive 2007-09-27] John Vanderslice plays New York City: Wikinews interview
Historical Wikinews report from 2007-09-27. Since breaking off from San Francisco local legends, mk Ultra, Vanderslice has produced six critically-acclaimed albums. His
[Archive 2010-10-11] Author Amy Scobee recounts abuse as Scientology executive
Historical Wikinews report from 2010-10-11. Wikinews interviewed author Amy Scobee about her book Scientology - Abuse at the Top, and asked her about her experiences wor
[Archive 2006-11-15] 47th Thessaloniki International Film Festival to open Friday
Historical Wikinews report from 2006-11-15. According to the President of the Thessaloniki Film Festival, actor Georges Corraface, this year's bill of the Festival reach
[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 2012-09-07] Sandra Fluke featured speaker at Democratic National Convention
Historical Wikinews report from 2012-09-07. Women's rights advocate and Georgetown University Law Center graduate Sandra Fluke was a featured speaker Wednesday at the 20
[Archive 2010-04-23] Ben Shephard announces departure from GMTV
Historical Wikinews report from 2010-04-23. Ben Shephard has announced his departure from GMTV, the current television breakfast programme on ITV in the United Kingdom,
[Archive 2007-11-11] Wikinews interviews You-peng Wang of Taipei Electrical Commercial Association
Historical Wikinews report from 2007-11-11. Besides becoming a political stomping ground for the Pan-Green and Pan-Blue coalitions, there are other changes from past yea
[Archive 2006-11-13] Orcon New Zealand to provide television via Internet
Historical Wikinews report from 2006-11-13. Internet service provider (ISP) and telephone provider, Orcon Internet Limited, is going to start to provide television chann
[Archive 2012-12-05] UK police charge presenter Stuart Hall over indecent assault allegations
Historical Wikinews report from 2012-12-05. In the United Kingdom, Lancashire Constabulary have charged television and radio presenter Stuart Hall with three counts of i
[Archive 2015-03-10] Sam Simon, 'The Simpsons' co-creator, dies aged 59
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-03-10. Sam Simon died, at the age of 59, on Sunday of colon cancer, a disease he was diagnosed with in 2012. One of the co-creators
[Archive 2013-12-14] Nelson Mandela lies in state as South Africa mourns
Historical Wikinews report from 2013-12-14. Wednesday was the first of three days for the body of former South African President Nelson Mandela to lie in state at the Un
[Archive 2010-01-14] An interview with Paul Campbell, founder of Amazing Radio UK
Historical Wikinews report from 2010-01-14. Digital radio listeners in the UK may have noticed a new station on their list over the last few months with the beta launch
[Archive 2010-02-11] "Successor to mp3"; MusicDNA founder interviewed
Historical Wikinews report from 2010-02-11. At the end of January, Bach Technology announced their new music file format, MusicDNA, which was developed as an intended re
[Archive 2009-01-08] Ziff Davis sells 1UP to UGO Networks: Hearst, closes Electronic Gaming Monthly
Historical Wikinews report from 2009-01-08. Electronic Gaming Monthly is now dead. EGM was one issue away from its 20th anniversary in February 2009. An internal email l
[Archive 2007-04-02] Seinfeld on HBO award: "Awards are stupid"
Historical Wikinews report from 2007-04-02. Stand-up comedian and sitcom star Jerry Seinfeld was "honored" Sunday in an HBO TV special entitled "Jerry Seinfeld: The Come
[Archive 2019-05-31] Toronto's Anime North 2019 brings thousands of fans together
Historical Wikinews report from 2019-05-31. Many thousands of anime and manga fans descended on the Toronto Congress Centre for Anime North, a fan-run convention launche
[Archive 2018-03-04] Maria Contreras-Sweet Group buys The Weinstein Company assets, saves it from bankruptcy
Historical Wikinews report from 2018-03-04. On Thursday in a meeting at New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's office, Maria Contreras-Sweet Group, billionaire Ro
[Archive 2009-11-15] New promotional events set for Disney's "Phineas and Ferb's Christmas Vacation"
Historical Wikinews report from 2009-11-15. Further promotional and release plans have been announced by The Walt Disney Company's new special, "Phineas and Ferb's Chris
[Archive 2007-02-15] Gamespy, IGN award Galactic Civilizations II expansion Editors' Choice
Historical Wikinews report from 2007-02-15. Plymouth, Michigan, United States - This week, independent software developer Stardock released Galactic Civilizations II: Da
[Archive 2006-11-12] Court orders ex-cricketer out of Bigg Boss
Historical Wikinews report from 2006-11-12. Salil Ankola, who was one of the celebrities participating in the reality TV-show Bigg Boss, which is said to be an adopted v
[Archive 2024-03-22] Russian travel writer Viktor Pinchuk recounts Near East expedition in Verkhorechye, Crimea
Historical Wikinews report from 2024-03-22. On January 22, Russian Wikinews attended a talk by Russian travel writer Viktor Pinchuk in Verkhorechye village, located 18 k
[Archive 2010-07-17] Lady Gaga warns fans of 'hateful' protests during concerts
Historical Wikinews report from 2010-07-17. Singer and song writer Lady Gaga has warned her fans attending concerts about "hateful" protests that are set to take place d
[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 2008-05-30] X performs at the TLA in Philadelphia
Historical Wikinews report from 2008-05-30. On Thursday, May 22, X played at the Theater of the Living Arts (TLA) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Wikinews
[Archive 2007-05-10] Children's program on Palestinian TV propagates Islamic world leadership
Historical Wikinews report from 2007-05-10. The children's show 'Tomorrow's pioneers' on Al-Aqsa TV, which is controlled by Hamas, is hosted by a character resembling Mi
[Archive 2007-11-26] Andrea Muizelaar on fashion, anorexia, and life after 'Top Model'
Historical Wikinews report from 2007-11-26. In the 18 months since Andrea Muizelaar was crowned winner of the reality TV series Canada's Next Top Model, her life has bee
[Archive 2009-08-06] American film director John Hughes dies at age 59
Historical Wikinews report from 2009-08-06. American film director John Hughes, noted for such movies as Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink and The Breakfast Club, died Thu
[Archive 2015-05-03] Stand by me: Music legend Ben E King dies at 76
Historical Wikinews report from 2015-05-03. Ben E King, the soul singer recognised for memorable track "Stand by Me", died on Thursday at the age of 76. King was best kn
[Archive 2007-05-10] Tamil Nadu film 'Sivaji: The Boss' nearing release
Historical Wikinews report from 2007-05-10. The much awaited film of Tamil Nadu is nearing release. After several postponements from April 12 to May 8 then to May 17 and
[Archive 2010-04-15] European airspace closed by volcanic ash
Historical Wikinews report from 2010-04-15. Hundreds of thousands of air travelers had their travel plans disrupted in Europe by volcanic ash from the Eyjafjallajökull e
[Archive 2008-09-15] Oasis star Noel Gallagher assaulted on stage in Toronto
Historical Wikinews report from 2008-09-15. Noel Gallagher, lead guitarist and songwriter for British rock band Oasis, was assaulted on September 7 as his band headlined
[Archive 2012-09-16] Chris Moyles departs from BBC Radio 1 breakfast show
Historical Wikinews report from 2012-09-16. Radio personality Chris Moyles presented his last edition of The Chris Moyles Show, a breakfast radio programme on UK station
[Archive 2011-06-26] US actor Peter Falk dies aged 83
Historical Wikinews report from 2011-06-26. US actor Peter Falk died on Thursday at his home in Beverly Hills, California after a struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Falk
[Archive 2008-08-20] British celebrity Jade Goody diagnosed with cancer
Historical Wikinews report from 2008-08-20. British television celebrity Jade Goody of Big Brother fame has been diagnosed with cervical cancer. Goody, 27, arrived in Lo
[Archive 2009-08-29] American disc jockey "DJ AM" dies at 36 of suspected drug overdose
Historical Wikinews report from 2009-08-29. The American celebrity disc jockey Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein has been found dead in his apartment in Manhattan, New York. The ca
[Archive 2006-01-06] Two companies plea 'guilty' to Birmingham theatre stage collapse
Historical Wikinews report from 2006-01-06. Two companies have pleaded guilty to breaching health and safety laws after the stage of The Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham,
[Archive 2012-11-25] 'Gangnam Style' becomes most watched YouTube video ever
Historical Wikinews report from 2012-11-25. The music video for "Gangnam Style", a song by South Korean artist Psy, has become the most viewed YouTube video of all time.