So much for those reconciliation rumors. Britney Spears and Kevin Federline have signed a divorce agreement "which was a global settlement on all issues of their marriage and child custody," his camp confirmed Friday. Though terms were not disclosed, Web site TMZ’s sources say that the FedEx will score $1 million and share joint custody of sons Sean Preston and Jayden James. Reuters, however, cites an insider who disputes that dollar amount but refuses to correct it on record.
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"Unique" is not a matter of degree — it’s an absolute, and so it is in the case of TheatreWorks, a unique American regional theater company. When company founder and Artistic Director Robert Kelley closes the Mountain View troupe’s 37th season with the Stephen Sondheim musical "Merrily We Roll Along" (running Wednesday through April 22), this is the record on which that appellation proudly rests: In 36 seasons, this small company has managed to present 49 world premieres and 123 U.S. and regional premieres.
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Have you ever taken a moment to examine the athleticism of a professional dancer? If you were to fixate your eyes on just one ballerina among a group and scrutinize each movement, you’d find that the end result is more than just a bunch of pretty pirouettes, but rather, a series of carefully executed feats of stamina, flexibility and skill. So, when it comes to athletic ability, just who has the upper-hand physically — a dancer or an athlete?
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The half computer-generated, half live-action blockbuster "Charlotte’s Web" features some of the best film casting recently. How can you go wrong with Dakota Fanning, Robert Redford, Julia Roberts, Oprah Winfrey, John Cleese and even Andre "3000" Benjamin — who ends up stealing the show? Based on the children’s classic by E.B. White, the film is kid-friendly and enjoyable for adults, too. The DVD includes deleted scenes, seven featurettes, a gag reel, a demo for an upcoming game of the same name and a music video by Sarah McLachlan.
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The Devil-Ettes, a 1960s-style go-go dance group, present "Pip Squeak A Go Go," a dance party for the underage set. The event includes go-go lessons, live rock, DJs and craftspeople selling kid-friendly wares. It’s Saturday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Rickshaw Stop, 155 Fell St., San Francisco. Tickets are $8. Call (415) 861-2011 or visit www.rickshawstop.com.
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Bindlestiff Studio presents "The Fountain of Youth Is a 16 Oz. Jar of Vaseline," a performance of vignettes and movement pieces poking fun at the value of youth, monogamy and hormonal imbalances. Main writers include Gayle Romasanta and Rhoda Gravador. The show closes at 8 p.m. today at Bindlestiff Alley, 505 Natoma St., San Francisco. Tickets are $10 to $15. Call (415) 255-0440 or visit www.bindlestiffstudio.org.
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It’s easy to spot the twinkling, cornflower blue eyes, cap of shiny blonde hair and bright, Midwestern, Breck-girl smile — and to grin right back at her. A virtuoso charmer, Pari Livermore’s more than a pretty face. Intelligent, literary (her actress-grandmother taught her Shakespeare at 5), perspicacious, empathetic, philanthropic, she’s at the apex of marital magic, putting society moguls, models, celebrities and glitterati together — the go-to-girl for matches made in heaven but which stand the test of reality.
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Genre cinema — science fiction, fantasy, horror, exploitation — receives the spotlight, grind-house style, during "A Month of Sleazy Sundays," a Dead Channels event.
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Scott Nichols Gallery presents an exhibit that honors the life and work of photographer Ruth Bernhard. The show comprises vintage photographs gathered from Nichols’ personal collection and from private collections of Bernhard’s friends. Put together over the course of 25 years, the show includes many unpublished, rarely seen images.
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About the series: In a saloon town such as San Francisco, the bartender plays a crucial role. Confessor, friend, sounding board — the man or woman behind the plank sees to it that our needs are met with elegance, grace and often wit. They see humanity at its best and most convivial, but also offer a nod and a welcome to the lonely. But what do they see when they look at us? What are the tricks of their trade? And what lessons have they learned along the way? In this new Examiner weekly feature, we talk to some of our local bartenders to find out.The Irish Bank
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