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Fashion's latest fixation: 3D (The Newsroom)

The Newsroom - Burberry has become the premiere brand to break through fashion week's fourth wall this season by staging the world's first-ever global 3D fashion show. (To note, the British fashion brand wasn't the only one to engage with the technology conceived more than half-a-century ago: Los Angeles tailored menswear label Native Son's New York Fashion Week presentation included a multi-dimensional video that required 3D glasses for viewing.)

Hilary Duff to write young adult book series (AP)

AP - Welcome the latest celebrity children's author, Hilary Duff.

Yves Saint Laurent's New Corporate Woman (Fashion Wire Daily)

Fashion Wire Daily - The house of Yves Saint Laurent took a step into a rather new dimension Monday, March 8, in Paris with a collection the label's designer Stefano Pilati said was targeted at women in powerful positions.

AP source: Guilty plea expected in Letterman case (AP)

AP - A TV producer is expected to admit Tuesday to trying to shake down David Letterman in a case that bared the late-night icon's affairs with staffers, a person familiar with the case said.

Phantom of Opera sequel opens amid 'phan' disquiet (Reuters)

Reuters - The sequel to 'Phantom of the Opera', one of the biggest musicals of all time, opens in London on Tuesday amid disquiet among die-hard 'phans' who have been posting opinions online since previews began two weeks ago.

Pink Floyd battles EMI in online royalties case (Reuters)

Reuters - Pink Floyd on Tuesday launched legal action against record label EMI in a case that centres around royalty payments and how music is sold in the digital age.

The top 10 singles and albums on iTunes (AP)

AP - iTunes' top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending March 8, 2010:

Review: `Our Family Wedding' surpasses stereotype (AP)

AP - One enters a movie like 'Our Family Wedding' bracing for cheesiness.

AP source: Guilty plea expected in Letterman case (AP)

AP - A TV producer is expected to admit Tuesday to trying to shake down David Letterman in a case that bared the late-night icon's affairs with staffers, a person familiar with the case said.

Hilary Duff to write young adult book series (AP)

AP - Welcome the latest celebrity children's author, Hilary Duff.

Pink Floyd goes to court in royalty row with EMI (AP)

AP - Pink Floyd has begun legal action against music label EMI Group Ltd. over the way royalty payments are calculated in the digital era.

Review: `Our Family Wedding' surpasses stereotype (AP)

AP - One enters a movie like 'Our Family Wedding' bracing for cheesiness.

Andy Richter calls 'Tonight' exit frustrating (AP)

AP - Andy Richter, Conan O'Brien's sidekick at 'The Tonight Show,' is acknowledging some ill will toward NBC and Jay Leno in the wake of the network's late-night upheaval.

Leibovitz can keep portfolio under new debt deal (AP)

AP - Annie Leibovitz, the photographer who mismanaged her fortune so badly that she faced losing legal rights to some of pop culture's most enduring images, has reached a long-term agreement with a private investment firm to help manage her debt and market her vast portfolio, both sides said Tuesday.

AP source: Guilty plea expected in Letterman case (AP)

AP - A TV producer is expected to admit Tuesday to trying to shake down David Letterman in a case that bared the late-night icon's affairs with staffers, a person familiar with the case said.

Sports

Canaan, No. 9 Murray State beat Austin Peay 82-62 (AP)

AP - Isaiah Canaan had 23 points and six assists as No. 9 Murray State bounced back from its first loss of the season to beat Austin Peay 82-62 on Saturday night.

Kentucky beats Vandy 69-63 for 17th straight win (AP)

AP - Doron Lamb hit a 3-pointer with 3:18 left to put No. 1 Kentucky ahead to stay, and the Wildcats took a big step toward a Southeastern Conference regular-season title by beating Vanderbilt 69-63 Saturday night for their 17th straight win.

WR Ward willing to restructure deal with Steelers (AP)

AP - Steelers' wide receiver Hines Ward wants to retire with the Pittsburgh Steelers, offering to restructure his contract to do it.

Linsanity: Knicks benchwarmer becomes a star (AP)

AP - Jeremy Lin came with an intriguing story even before he escaped the New York Knicks' bench.

Jardine helps No. 2 Syracuse tops UConn 85-67 (AP)

AP - Scoop Jardine sparked a game-deciding rally with 3-pointers on consecutive possessions in the closing minutes, and No. 2 Syracuse beat Connecticut 85-67 on Saturday.

No. 24 Louisville rallies to beat WVU 77-74 (AP)

AP - Kyle Kuric scored 17 points to lead five Louisville players in double figures and No. 24 Louisville rallied past slumping West Virginia 77-74 on Saturday.

Bengals LB Maualuga charged with assault in Ohio (AP)

AP - Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga (mow-uh-LOO'-guh) has been charged with assault stemming from a downtown Cincinnati bar incident.

Wi maintains the lead as Tiger charges (AP)

AP - Charlie Wi played bogey-free at Spyglass Hill for a 3-under 69 to build a three-shot lead Saturday in the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Now it's time for him to face his demons of self-doubt — along with a familiar force in golf.

Nowitzki, Terry lead Mavs over Blazers in 2OT (AP)

AP - Dirk Nowitzki scored 20 points, Jason Terry added 19, and the Dallas Mavericks held on for a 97-94 double-overtime victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.

Rio 2016 committee confident despite police strike (AP)

AP - Rio Olympic organizers say they are confident preparations for the 2016 Games won't be affected by the police strike that is threatening to disrupt Carnival celebrations in the city.

Contador's team risk World Tour exclusion (Reuters)

Reuters - Alberto Contador's Saxo Bank-Sungard team could be thrown out of cycling's World Tour after the Spaniard was given a two-year doping ban by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the International Cycling Union (UCI) said on Friday.

Smith stops 38 shots, Coyotes top Blackhawks 3-0 (AP)

AP - Mike Smith made 38 saves for his third shutout of the season to help the Phoenix Coyotes win their fifth straight game, 3-0 over the fading Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night.

Jessica Korda leads Women's Australian Open (AP)

AP - American teenager Jessica Korda moved into position for a two-sport, father-daughter Australian double, shooting an even-par 73 in windy conditions Saturday to take the Women's Australian Open lead at Royal Melbourne.

MMA's 'Iron Mike' gets prison in Vegas sex case (AP)

AP - A mixed martial arts fighter once featured on Spike TV's 'The Ultimate Fighter' is going to prison for one to four years for the attempted sexual assault of a woman at his home in April 2010.

Ali among hundreds attending Dundee funeral (AP)

AP - Hall of Fame boxing trainer Angelo Dundee was remembered Friday as a master motivator and a man who left a legacy of kindness that was just as impressive as what he accomplished in the ring molding a record 15 world champions, including Muhammad Ali.

Morgan Lucas take No. 1 spot in Top Fuel (AP)

AP - Morgan Lucas raced to the No. 1 qualifying spot in Top Fuel on Saturday in a rain-shortened session in the NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.

Second round Dodgers bids due around Feb 23: sources (Reuters)

Reuters - The second round of bids for the highly sought after Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team is due around February 23, according to several people familiar with the process.

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