Bad connection. (L.A. Stories).Over the course of 5,500 miles, some things get lost in the translation -- even when the language is the same. Along with the hoopla hoop·la n. Informal 1. a. Boisterous, jovial commotion or excitement. b. Extravagant publicity: The new sedan was introduced to the public with much hoopla. 2. over Queen Elizabeth's Silver Jubilee celebration and England's World Cup bid, the British government's decision to turn over the 190-acre Millennium Dome This article is about the Millennium Dome before its redevelopment and renaming to The O2 in 2005. site to a group of developers in exchange for a piece of the project's future profits has been a hot topic for the London-area news media. One of the parties getting the nod is Staples Center This article has multiple issues: * Its neutrality is disputed. * It may contain original research or unverifiable claims. * It does not cite any references or sources. developer Anschutz Entertainment Group The Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) is a sporting and music entertainment presenter and a subsidiary of The Anschutz Corporation. The company owns or operates several major entertainment/sporting venues, including Staples Center and The Home Depot Center and beginning in , which plans to construct a 20,000-seat arena on the site along the River Thames. And while AEG's billionaire chief is almost a household name in L.A., the same can't be said in the U.K. On a special report broadcast by London's Channel 4 two weeks ago, Philip Anschutz was referred to as "Paul Anschutz." Additionally, the L.A. Kings owner was described as "owner of the Los Angeles Lakers." |
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