Arts, Briefly: Pellicano Delivers a Surprise
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In a surprise move in his first appearance since taking over as his own lawyer, Anthony Pellicano, the embattled Hollywood private investigator, withdrew his request for a hearing into allegations that the F.B.I. and federal prosecutors violated his constitutional rights by using his former girlfriend to elicit confidential information, The Los Angeles Times reported. In withdrawing the request, Mr. Pellicano, who is facing trial on wiretapping and conspiracy charges, told Judge Dale S. Fischer of United States District Court, âI donât believe I had any chance of prevailing.â The accusation of prosecutorial misconduct was a crucial element in the defense of the lawyers who previously represented Mr. Pellicano. Thom Mrozek, a spokesman for the United States Attorneyâs Office in Los Angeles, expressed satisfaction with the withdrawal and said, âWe have always believed that the motion was unfounded.â The judge plans to begin the trial on Feb. 27.
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An article on Jan. 6 about Cecilia Bartoliâs tribute to Maria Malibran referred incorrectly to her performances in Belliniâs âCapuleti e i Montecchi.â She was Romeo; she did not sing the parts of both Romeo and Juliet.
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Johnny Pesky turns 88 today. Yes, he plans to be at the ballpark tonight. Did you expect anything different?
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A curious incident occurred on Thursday which had Roberto Mancini and a Milan fan involved. Apparently a quarrel between the Inter coach and a rossonero fan nearly degenerated into a fight.
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Tycho: The actual writing of this strip was fairly quick, but there's an extended tangent about The Club that lends heft. You can download the podcast for today's comic here, and (as always) get a jump on the official announcements by subscribing to our tender feed. (CW)TB
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I hadn't paid much attention to baseball lately -- what with the scintillating presidential campaign, the scintillating fall television season and Britney Spears's scintillating, latest marriage -- so imagine my surprise when I woke up the other afternoon to the latest developments:
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The art scene is booming like never before. A guide to understanding the madness, bracing for the backlash and enjoying it while it lasts.
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A medium breaks the bonds of time and expectation to find its inner razzle-dazzle.
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An analysis revealed some surprises, including signs that da Vinci changed his mind about his composition.
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LOS ANGELES  - Call it unexpected, call  it out of character, call it a programing diversion. But don't  call it politically motivated.
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Jens Lekman, the Swedish indie rocker, came to New York, but something seemed odd.
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The biggest surprise of Wednesday's meeting about the N.H.L. lockout was the unexpected presence of Lou Lamoriello, the president and general manager of the Devils.
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LOS ANGELES - Ask Dan Castellaneta to describe how he sounds off-screen and this is what he offers: sort of deadpan, shy of nasal, with a standard Midwestern tilt.
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By Melanie Cleveland, The Tribune, San Luis Obispo, Calif.  Dec.
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A painting from Cuba offers a glimpse into the world of art smuggling.
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It has long been a matter of contention: Was the Aztec and Mayan practice of human sacrifice as widespread and horrifying as the history books say? Or did the Spanish conquerors overstate it to make the Indians look primitive? In recent years archaeologists have been uncovering mounting physical evidence that corroborates the Spanish accounts in substance, if not number.
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NEW YORK -- Miguel Cotto gave the sellout crowd what it came for: a knockout of one of its own.