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I confess I have been following Cecilia Bartoli's foray into Bellini's Norma like a deer caught in the headlights. Even the very idea of it is fascinating.I read everything in the English and German press, the vast majority positive, about both the new recording and the performances in Salzburg.We know that Cecilia is self-identified with the greatest of all divas--Maria Malibran, a woman whose legend was amplified out of all human proportion by her early death.She also carries another less positive obsession with another transcendent diva--Maria Callas. In Cecilia's native Italy time seems to have stopped with Callas. The style of performance most represented by Callas is the only one the average opera-devoted Italian cares to hear. Cecilia's countrymen are to this day completely fascinated with Callas and care not at all for her. When Cecilia sings at La Scala, they boo.Both of Cecilia's obsession divas scored triumphs in the role of Norma. Callas was particularly known for her portrayal, recording it 5 times. I am personally astounded that La Bartoli would take this on, but should I be? It begins to seem inevitable.Cecilia Bartoli is an awesome individual. (If there were any way to invest in her, I would. Could she please incorporate herself.) You only imagined that she doesn't have the right voice for Norma. She bends reality to her will. I can't stop watching. And listening.

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High school bands, dignitary speeches, ribbon cuttings, miles upon miles of cars: Interstate openings must have been a big deal in Vermont in the 1970s. We previously saw some Vermont Landscape Change photos of the opening of I-91 in 1972 in Barton, and today we see an even larger crowd gathered for the opening of I-89 in Montpelier. What do you see here?

It is just not Cannes’ year. After news of a Bling Ring-style jewel heist and TV studio gunfire, the prestigious Cannes Film Festival was rocked by a new menace: a Psy lookalike. A man posing as the Gangnam Style singer and YouTube sensation was “spotted all over town, attending festival parties and events and posing for photos with fest-goers and other celebrities,” says the Hollywood Reporter. One notable guest fooled by the fake Psy appears to be Naomie Harris (Skyfall). Me and @psy_oppa at the @Chopard party in #Cannes!! Xx http://t.co/uMFxT8W1cR— Naomie Harris (@NaomieHarris) May 21, 2013 The real Psy eventually stood up via Twitter, noting that he was actually in Singapore. seems like there's another ME at cannes…say Hi to him @scooterbraun lol #PSYinSINGAPORE— PSY (@psy_oppa) May 22, 2013 Here the picture of #fakePSYinCannes spotted by @scooterbraun!! lol #realPSYinSingapore http://t.co/TVNpOk2y9E— PSY (@psy_oppa) May 22, 2013 Someone at a Cannes party believed the fake Psy enough to give him a microphone. Here’s a video of the imposter singing, dancing and smoking a cigarette along to Gangnam Style, fooling everyone around him into a state of blind adoration. RelatedPsy will co-host and perform at the 2013 MuchMusic Video AwardsSome people aren’t so happy about Psy hosting the MMVAsRyan Gosling is MIA at Cannes as his film Only God Forgives booed by critics

Granted, "Blood Ties" is a bit of mess (and you can read why in our review from Cannes), but there is much to like about it too. Particularly the performances, with Clive Owen giving the best turn he's delivered in a quite a while, matched by Billy Crudup as his emotionally wounded brother and James Caan as their father who comes between the pair, eager to keep the family together. A sprawling two-and-a-half-hour saga set in the mid-1970s, the story chronicles ex-con Chris, recently out of another stint in the joint, who spirals back into a life of crime, while is brother Frank is torn between the affection he has for his brother and his duty to bring him to justice. It's a lot to tackle --...

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A pregnant Halle Berry was snapped taking her 5-year-old daughter Nahla to her elementary school in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday afternoon (May 22). Berry, 46, who is currently dealing with a nasty custody battle with ex, Gabriel Aubry, manages to keep little Nahla all smiles. The Cloud Atlas star announced her pregnancy with fiance Olivier Martinez back in April and shared with ET Online how her unborn was a miracle. Berry is expecting her second child in the Fall. ( PHOTOS: WENN )

Jesse James chopped his pinky off and has shared the photos. The reality star, best known for his appearance on Outlaw Garage, cut off the end of his finger during an accident while customizing a car. James was working on a custom made fender, when his hand bumped against one of the machines in the shop. He states that he didn’t even realize what happened, until a few moments later. When his hand brushed against the machine, James chopped his pinky off. As reported by ABC, James was wearing gloves at the time, but they did not save his finger. He explains that when he noticed the end of his glove was cut, he felt around for the end of his finger. He then realized that part of his pinky was gone. James eventually found the end of his finger inside the glove. His wife transported him to the hospital for treatment. While waiting for surgery, James decided to use social media to announce that he chopped his pinky off. He included several gruesome photos. Doctors were able to create a skin graft, using the sliced off finger. The graft will help the wound heal more efficiently. As reported by SoftPedia, James was quick to brag about his refusal of painkillers. He states: “They totally trying to give me morphine, and I’m like, ‘No, I’m fine, I’m cool. I’m all right. I can just take the pain.’” James is know for his custom made motorcycles. As the former owner of West Coast Choppers, he became a reality star. He is also known for his marriage, and nasty divorce, from Sandra Bullock. James was accused of cheating on Bullock with “multiple women.” As reported by Biography.com, James has designed motorcycles for Kid Rock, Keanu Reeves, Tyson Beckford, and Shaquille O’Neal. Jesse James chopped his pinky off, but it isn’t likely to stop working on custom bikes. His work is well respected and always in high demand. [Images via Instagram and Facebook] Jesse James Chops Pinky Off: Shares Photos is a post from: The Inquisitr