Reuters News Articles By Bob Tourtellotte Find the latest breaking news from around the world on Reuters.com, including news articles on politics, technology, business, entertainment and more. http://www.reuters.com/ 2009-11-28T19:52:49+01:00 FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt (info@mypapit.net) Indie Spirit Awards hit milestone 25th year 2009-11-27T17:23:40+01:00 2009-11-27T17:23:40+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idUSTRE5AQ3JI20091127 Bob Tourtellotte LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - When organizers for the independent film world's Spirit Awards unveil nominees for its honors this coming Tuesday, they will be doing more than just singling out top movies in the low-budget, art house arena. A Minute With: Director Lee Daniels on his "Precious" 2009-11-26T20:50:06+01:00 2009-11-26T20:50:06+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSTRE5AP1EV20091126 Bob Tourtellotte LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "Precious: Based on the novel 'Push' by Sapphire," directed by Lee Daniels, is generating a large amount of Oscar buzz this season and getting a push from executive producers Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry. Adam Lambert furor spreads to gay community 2009-11-26T12:46:54+01:00 2009-11-26T12:46:54+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/peopleNews/idUSTRE5AK0C720091126 Bob Tourtellotte LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert on Wednesday admitted he got carried away during his racy American Music Awards performance, as furor over his singing and dancing stoked a wider controversy in the U.S. gay community. Hollywood's mansion of magic celebrates 100 years 2009-11-26T14:18:27+01:00 2009-11-26T14:18:27+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idUSTRE5AP2F220091126 Bob Tourtellotte LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - One hundred years ago, a wealthy couple built a mansion in Hollywood and installed a speaking tube allowing them to order a Scotch whisky from their servants -- a handy trick, but nothing compared to what the home's later occupants ... Twenty-five recordings added to Grammy Hall of Fame 2009-11-25T16:20:18+01:00 2009-11-25T16:20:18+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/musicNews/idUSTRE5AO01X20091125 Bob Tourtellotte LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Recording Academy on Tuesday added songs by James Brown, Bob Marley, the Beach Boys, Louis Armstrong and others to its Grammy Hall of Fame, bringing the total number of titles in the collection to 851. UPDATE 1-Adam Lambert makes a splash, but risks losing fans 2009-11-25T16:39:11+01:00 2009-11-25T16:39:11+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/companyNewsAndPR/idUSN2535269920091125 Bob Tourtellotte LOS ANGELES, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Adam Lambert's racy public outing as a solo artist at Sunday's American Music Awards has grabbed headlines and helped send downloads of his debut album soaring worldwide. Adam Lambert makes a splash, but risks losing fans 2009-11-25T14:00:15+01:00 2009-11-25T14:00:15+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/mediaNews/idUSN2432595020091125 Bob Tourtellotte LOS ANGELES, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Adam Lambert's racy public outing as a solo artist at Sunday's American Music Awards has grabbed headlines and helped send downloads of his debut album soaring worldwide. UPDATE 2-Adam Lambert furor spreads to U.S. gay community 2009-11-26T01:47:08+01:00 2009-11-26T01:47:08+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/companyNewsAndPR/idUSN2535269920091126 Bob Tourtellotte * More than 14 million people watch Lambert's performance Adam Lambert makes a splash, but risks losing fans 2009-11-25T16:39:48+01:00 2009-11-25T16:39:48+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/peopleNews/idUSTRE5AK0C720091125 Bob Tourtellotte LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Adam Lambert's racy public outing as a solo artist at Sunday's American Music Awards has grabbed headlines and helped send downloads of his debut album soaring worldwide. Music stores see dream week with Boyle, Lambert 2009-11-25T20:17:02+01:00 2009-11-25T20:17:02+01:00 http://www.reuters.com/article/musicNews/idUSTRE5AO4CE20091125 Bob Tourtellotte NEW YORK (Billboard) - U.S. music retailers are realizing a dream week with Susan Boyle's "I Dreamed A Dream" ringing cash registers far beyond expectations and Adam Lambert's album stirring sales after his sexually charged TV performance.