US film director Steven Spielberg has withdrawn as an artistic adviser for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

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Pot calling kettle

BRIT'S BASHING

Britney Spears freely shared here her Grammy opinions during Sunday's show.

Tina Turner won Britney's praise, but Beyonce was another story: "She sure knows how to toss her hair. Too bad she can't dance as good as Tina -- who's old enough to be her grandmother!"

On fellow troubled singer Amy Winehouse: "Look at her! Look how stoned she is! She is so obviously stoned!"

On Ringo Starr: "Too bad the least talented Beatle was the one who showed up. ... They should have got Paul."

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I don't care what you say BS! Just mind your own business and get well!

I hate Sushi!

Asian restaurants in Israel are taking popular dishes off the menu in protest at government plans to cut the number of foreign chefs. Read more...

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SAN FRANCISCO -- Google Inc.'s enthusiasm has waned in recent days for a potential advertising tie-up that could help Yahoo Inc. try to thwart Microsoft Corp.'s unsolicited offer for Yahoo, say people familiar with the matter.
Yahoo has discussed outsourcing its search advertising with Google, say people familiar with the matter, and analysts predict such an arrangement would significantly boost Yahoo's cash flow. Yahoo directors have discussed ...

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