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Piano maker Steinway takes down 'for sale' sign  Wednesday, Dec 26, 2012 05:36 PM PST NEW YORK (Reuters) - Steinway Musical Instruments Inc, the famous manufacturer of pianos, saxophones and trumpets, said on Wednesday it had decided not to sell itself following a 17-month-long exploration of strategic alternatives. An American icon synonymous with handmade grand pianos, Steinway has struggled to keep its production margins competitive amid stagnant sales, and has seen its shares plunge 10 percent year-to-date. Still, its third-quarter earnings last month offered signs that cost-cutting was paying off. ... Full Story	Top
'Thunderbirds' creator Gerry Anderson dies  Wednesday, Dec 26, 2012 02:58 PM PST (Reuters) - Gerry Anderson, the British creator of popular television show "Thunderbirds," died on Wednesday age 83 after a long battle with dementia, his son said on his blog. "I'm very sad to announce the death of my father, 'Thunderbirds' creator Gerry Anderson. He died peacefully in his sleep at midday today ... having suffered with mixed dementia for the past few years," Anderson's son Jamie wrote. The puppeteer started his television career in the 1950s, creating a string of popular British shows including 1964's "Stingray" and 1967's "Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons. ... Full Story	Top
Police investigate NBC News anchor for showing gun clip  Wednesday, Dec 26, 2012 12:30 PM PST (Reuters) - NBC News anchor David Gregory is being investigated by police after displaying what he said was a high-capacity gun clip on Sunday's broadcast of "Meet the Press," Washington's Metropolitan Police Department said Wednesday. Gregory held up what appeared to be a 30-round gun magazine - which would be barred under Washington municipal code - while hosting the nationally broadcast interview with National Rifle Association Chief Executive Officer Wayne LaPierre. ... Full Story	Top
Christmas box-office haul paces Hollywood for record year  Wednesday, Dec 26, 2012 11:37 AM PST LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A strong Christmas-day box office performance by musical "Les Miserables" and western "Django Unchained" put Hollywood on pace to set an all-time box office record with $10.8 billion in annual revenue, box-office tracker Hollywood.com said on Wednesday. Universal Pictures' star-studded "Les Miserables" took in a weekday Christmas record of $18.2 million in the United States and Canada when it opened on Tuesday, according to studio estimates of weekday ticket sales. ... Full Story	Top
Natalie Portman, Kristen Stewart most bankable Hollywood stars  Wednesday, Dec 26, 2012 11:05 AM PST NEW YORK (Reuters) - Actresses Natalie Portman and Kristen Stewart are Hollywood's most bankable stars and provide studios with the highest average returns for their films, according to Forbes.com. Academy award winner Portman topped the list of best actors for the buck, providing about $42.70 for every dollar she earns. "Black Swan," for which she won her best actress Oscar, was produced for an estimated $13 million and earned $329 million in global box office sales. "We estimate that for every dollar Portman is paid by the studios, she returns $42.70. ... Full Story	Top
Just A Minute With: Hugh Jackman on "Les Miserables"  Wednesday, Dec 26, 2012 07:57 AM PST NEW YORK (Reuters) - Australian actor Hugh Jackman says his background in musical theater and action films made him feel "like all the stars were aligning" when he took on the starring role of Jean Valjean in the new movie version of "Les Miserables." Jackman, 44, perhaps best known for his portrayal of Wolverine in the "X-Men" movie franchise, spoke to Reuters about the demands of the role in British director Tom Hooper's adaptation of the musical sensation that opened when Jackman was still a teenager. Q. This role seemed tailor-made for you. A. ... Full Story	Top
Jessica Simpson's Christmas tweet seems to confirm pregnancy rumor  Wednesday, Dec 26, 2012 07:24 AM PST (Reuters) - Actress, singer and fashion designer Jessica Simpson sent a Christmas Twitter message that apparently confirms media rumors that she is pregnant - showing a photo of her daughter Maxwell with the words "Big Sis" spelled out in sand. The picture's caption reads "Merry Christmas from my family to yours." Simpson had her first child, Maxwell Drew Johnson, in May. She has since become a spokeswoman for Weight Watchers. A representative for Simpson was not immediately available for comment. ... Full Story	Top

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