Bicycling fans in Japan can now enjoy a bit of soccer fever as Japanese teams gear up for the World Cup.
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Counterfeit World Cup merchandise being sold in South Africa
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010FIFA’s official World Cup merchandise suppliers complain counterfeit tournament goods are costing suppliers millions of dollars in lost sales.
A film about Barack Obama is being made in Indonesia
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010Indonesian novelist makes film about U.S. president Barack Obama spending part of his childhood in Indonesia.
Celebrity adviser Kenneth Starr is denied bail
Saturday, May 29th, 2010Money manager and celebrity adviser Kenneth Starr denied bail in $30 billion Ponzi scheme.
The Universal Studios backlot re-opens
Saturday, May 29th, 2010Universal Studios lifts the curtain on its rebuilt New York City backlot two years after a fire severely damaged the iconic street sets.
Elton John plays for fans in Rabat
Saturday, May 29th, 2010Elton John plays to tens of thousands of fans in Rabat, despite political opposition from conservatives.
Sir Ben Kingsley gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Saturday, May 29th, 2010Ben Kingsley receives 2,410th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Betty White is still busy
Saturday, May 29th, 2010At 88 years old, veteran actress Betty White shows no signs of slowing down, but she says, despite an online petition, forget about her hosting the Oscars.
Elton John performs in Morocco
Saturday, May 29th, 2010The latest celebrity and entertainment headlines including Elton John performs in Morocco, American Idol says goodbye to Simon Cowell and Ben Kingsley gets star.



