Word: wanly
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...Jackson's emaciated figure, wan complexion and erratic behavior during the announcement - he repeatedly told the audience members he loved them, before pumping his fists, striking a catwalk pose and disappearing behind a curtain - led to speculation that his health would prevent him from completing the marathon residency. More recently, British tabloids suggested the singer had skin cancer. (Watch TIME's video "Appreciating Michael Jackson, the Musician...
...Death Proof - Basterds draws portraits of strong women facing down evil men; and in Shoshanna (Mélanie Laurent) and Third Reich screen star Bridget von Hammersmark (Diane Kruger) he's created two of his fullest female portraits. But Basterds is long and, for the hypercharged auteur, surprisingly wan. It has to be declared a misfire. (See pictures of the Cannes 2009 red carpet...
...Thursday's announcement, Jackson wore a black, military-style top with silver sequins and looked predictably wan. Despite his rather expressionless face, he seemed sincerely moved by the audience's warm reception and, during an erratic exit, once again conveyed his affection to his fans. "I love you. I really do," he said, panting breathily. "You have to know that. I love you so much. Really. From the bottom of my heart." He then made two peace signs, turned, pumped his fist, turned again, struck a fierce pose and blew a kiss before disappearing. (Watch Jackson's top moments...
...growing literacy rate and press reforms in some parts of the continent, Asia is enjoying what may be the world's last great newspaper boom. Eight of the world's 10 biggest paid-for daily newspapers are printed in Asia, according to the World Association of Newspapers (WAN). The largest national newspaper markets? China, India and Japan. (The U.S. is a distant fourth...
Even as Europeans and North Americans abandon their paid subscriptions - newspaper circulation contracted by 1.84% and 2.14% respectively in 2006-07, according to WAN's most recent figures - Asia's grew by 4.74%. In India alone, 11.5 million new newspaper readers were added in 2008, and ad growth is chugging along at around 10% - less robust than over the past two years but still remarkably strong. "Many people can't enjoy their morning cup of tea without their newspaper," says Rahul Kansal, chief marketing officer for the Times of India, the world's most read English-language broadsheet...