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Because the stars know things we don't.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Today is an 8
A distant development is in your favor. Gain more than anticipated, and pay back a debt.
Buy something that makes your work easier. Make long-term plans.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is an 8
All the pieces are coming together for romance. Discover hidden resources when planning a project. Creativity blossoms as older tasks get completed.
Gemini (May 21-June 21) Today is a 7
Today is a /
Let someone else stir up trouble. Notice automatic reactions, and keep quiet. What are you really committed to? Remember home, family, friends and love. Grow them all.
Cancer (June 22-July 22)
Today is an 8
Surprises at work could catch you off guard. Learn from an experienced mentor, especially all of those resource-conservation strategies that save money. All's well that ends well
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 9
An amazing breakthrough in love develops spontaneously. And there's more money coming in! Count your lucky stars, and drink it in deeply. Journal to remember it later.
Today is a 9
Messes can lead to improvements. Let a change occur naturally. You may receive more than you gave. It's okay to have abundance. Enjoy it, and share. You can handle it.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is a 9
Dig and uncover surprises.
You have the resources you need. A private contact in a big company is quite helpful. Write down your discoveries and share them.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is a 6
Study and discover a treasure.
Learn from friends who have plenty, as they can teach you a lot. Get in someone else's world, and you see that your view's not the only one.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec.21)
Today is an 8
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Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a 7
Watch out for hidden surprises.
Take advantage of excellent connections. Travel looks good, if you stick to your budget.
Get out and make something happen.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb.18)
Today is a 5
Find a quiet place to recharge your batteries, and get into a writing project. A friend's change of plans could affect you. Visualize your next investment.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is a 6
New opportunities open up for the future. Act today, even if it's just one tiny step. Study and learn with a partner or friend ... its easier and more fun.
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Electronic sound rules the festival
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CHICAGO — The 2012 Lollapalooa lineup announced Wednesday reaffirms that the culture of DJs and electronic artists is catching up with rock as a live attraction on the lucrative summer festival circuit.
But for an increasing number of fans in a key Lollapalooa demographic — those in their late teens to mid-20s — the dance music acts are the primary draw. Continuing the increasingly heavy dance music theme of past summers, two electronic acts for the first time will headline the main stages: 22-year-old Swedish DJ/producer Avicii and French electronic duo Justice.
Two of the rock headliners for the Aug. 3-5 festival in Chicago's Grant Park — the Red Hot Chili Peppers and a reunited Black Sabbath — have a retro feel. Also playing closing slots on the main stages will be the Black Keys and Jack White, two acts that update classic, guitar-based blues and rock from the '60s and '70s.
Nostalgia remains a big theme on the rock side of the Lolla spectrum. Besides the Sabbath set, which includes original members Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward, two
The big music story at last year's festival was the explosive growth of dance-music acts such as Skrillex and Deadmau5, and this year the Perry's electronic stage will once again be moving to a bigger location in Grant Park to accommodate the burgeoning fan base, Texas-based promoters C3 Presents have said. Among the headliners at Perry's will be DJ/ producer Bassnectar and singer Santigold, who is scheduled to release the follow-up to her acclaimed 2008 debut album in a few weeks.
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other notable reunions are being staged: Texas avant-punk group At the Drive In, which broke up in 2001, and the Afghan Whigs, the Greg Dulli-led Cincinnati band that also imploded in 2001.
Only a smattering of world music acts are represented, including Brazil's O Rappa, Chile's Los Jaivas and Mali's Amadou & Mariam. You'll also have to dig pretty deep to find hip-hop, represented by Childish Gambino, Doomtree and Macklemore & Lewis.
Think you've seen and heard some of this lineup before? You have. The Chili Peppers return to headline Lollapalooza for the third time, having done it previously in 1992 and 2006. Also making at least their second visits to the festival are the Black Keys, Jack White (who appeared previously with the Raconteurs), Miike Snow, Bloc Party, the Temper Trap and Delta Spirit.
In its early years during the '90s, the festival became a stepping stone for a large number of cutting-edge rock acts toward wider recognition. That role has diminished in recent years as Lollapaloza has reinvented itself as more of a mainstream festival for rock, while the electronic component has restored some of its youthful vitality.
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This year's lineup boasts at least a dozen up-and-comers aiming to broaden their audience. These include Canadian artist the Weeknd, alternative R&B vocalist Frank Ocean, British folk-soul singer Michael Kiwanau, blues guitarist Gary Clark Jr., soulrockers Alabama Shakes, Merrill Garbus and her band Tune-Yards, and singer-songwriter Sharon Van Etten.
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Tickets ($230 for a three-day pass) are on sale at lollapalooa.com. Specific days for each act will be announced at a later date, at which point single-day tickets will go on sale. Last year, 270,000 fans attended over three days, a Lollapalooa record.
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Lionsgate followed the Ross statement by saying that it was "very sorry that Gary Ross has chosen not to direct 'Catching Fire,'" adding that he "did an incredible job on the first film and we are grateful for his work." It also said, "This will not be the end of our relationship, as we consider Ross to be part of the Lionsgate family and look forward to working with him in the future."
Director passes film because of schedule
The news will inevitably spark a new round of speculation, calling to mind another famous director-studio separation after a hit: Catherine Hardwicke's high-profile departure from Summit's "Twilight Saga." As in that case, the studio in question was run by Rob Friedman (Summit and Lionsgate were recently combined into one entity), though there are also some differences. Hardwicke's "Twilight," for instance, did not earn reviews as strong as Ross' "The Hunger Games."
LOS ANGELES — Proving the adage that there's nothing as complicated in Hollywood as a hit, Gary Ross won't direct "Catching Fire," the second installment in Lionsgate's massively popular "The Hunger Games" franchise.
Ross went on to call-directing "The Hunger Games" "the happiest experience of my professional life." Then, addressing the reports, he said, "Contrary to what has been reported, negotiations with Lionsgate have not been problematic. They have also been understanding of me through this difficult decision."
After several weeks of reports that the parties were haggling over money and deal points, both studio and director made statements in an email from Lionsgate that sought to dismiss those reports even as they confirmed that they were parting ways.
Ross led the statement, saying that "Despite recent speculation in the media, and after difficult but sincere consideration, I have decided not to direct 'Catching Fire.' As a writer and a director, I simply don't have the time I need to write and prep the movie I would have wanted to make because of the fixed and tight production schedule."
The second installment of the Jennifer Lawrence-starring franchise based on Suzanne Collins' book series is scheduled to come out in November 2013. That's about 19 months away — not a luxurious timetable, but hardly a bang-bang one either.
The guessing game can now begin in earnest on which director should take on "Catching Fire," which centers on Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark after they leave the Arena in the titular games. The film already has a shiny pedigree in one respect: Simon Beaufy, the Oscar-winning "Slumdow Millionaire" scribe, is penning the new film.
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