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James Franco Single Again

andPOP Staff — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:51:23 +0000

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Heartthrob James Franco is single again after breaking up with his girlfriend Ahna O’Reilly.

Franco told Playboy in their August 2011 issue that his strenuous schedule and distance was the reason for the break up.

“It’s over… We’d been living together in L.A. and then came to New York to go school for two years. Then I signed up for more school at Yale. I think that was it for her.”

That’s a sad situation. The only reason why the couple broke up was because of his love of education. Well if there are any female academics near Yale, this might be your lucky day.

James Franco To Direct Theater

Christian Allaire — Mon, 02 May 2011 17:52:03 +0000

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James Franco certainly is a man of many talents.

This time around, Franco is making his debut as a dance theater director for the upcoming multimedia show ‘Collage,’ reports CNN. First he’s an actor, then Ivy League student, then Oscars host, and now theater director? Impressive!

“‘Collage’ is a mixed-media piece that uses sound and visuals to play with the idea of how different art mediums interact,” producer John Morrow says of the show, which will run at the Stella Adler studios in NYC from May 8 -15. “Using video, dance, poetry, theater and music, we have created a performance that will be an engaging experience for the audience.”

“The piece is so exhilarating because there are no boundaries to what we can create and play with,” says actress Nina Ljeti.

Adds choreographer Chloe Kernaghan, “The overall piece has been a continuous exploration of how using disparate elements can create a cohesive idea.”

Franco will appear live at each performance to narrate the production. This also isn’t the first time Franco has produced a musical number. He recently put on ‘James Franco Presents’ at Yale University, so he has the experience.

Bravo to him. If you have the power to explore different realms, then by all means do it. He’s talented at pretty much everything he does, so I’m sure the play will be a success.

Paul McCartney Gets Yale Doctorate

andPOP Staff — Tue, 27 May 2008 09:45:33 +0000

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You don’t need to go to school to get a degree at Yale. You just need to be a Beatle.

Sir Paul McCartney received an honourary doctorate of music from the University on Monday.

McCartney was present, wearing a sash and all, and was serenaded with “Hey Jude” as he received the honour.

“You have played every chord, touched every emotion, here, there, and everywhere,” said Yale president Richard Levin. “You have pushed the boundaries of the familiar to create new classic.”

To watch a video of the ceremony, click here.