Drink & Dine

Montalcino, Italy -- Italian authorities resolved a certification issue for Brunello di Montalcino wine, which will continue to be exported to the United States, authorities said.

Torquay, England -- British police said they plan to prohibit alcohol sales in whatever town is chosen by organizers of a massive beach party.

Edinburgh, Scotland -- Industry officials say an explosion of Scotch whiskey fans in the Far East is straining the ability of Scotland to produce enough of the coveted brown liquor.

Dover, Del. -- The world's largest brewer, InBev, launched a legal salvo in Delaware Thursday in an attempt to take over U.S. beer giant Anheuser-Busch, court papers said.

Moscow -- Russian tycoon Roman Abramovich paid Amy Winehouse $2 million to sing for about an hour at the opening of his girlfriend's Moscow art gallery, sources said.

New York -- Veteran U.S. newsman Dan Rather says in his amended lawsuit against CBS that his recent past with the company means he can't get a job now elsewhere.

Los Angeles -- Hollywood actor John Krasinski said his co-star and director George Clooney was too busy to play one of his trademark pranks on him on the "Leatherheads" set.

Los Angeles -- Hollywood reportedly is planning a remake of Roman Polanski's classic 1968 horror film "Rosemary's Baby," which was based on Ira Levin's best-selling novel.

New York -- NBC has confirmed its New York-based sketch comedy television show "Saturday Night Live" should be back on the air this month after a three-month absence.

Los Angeles -- Canadian actress Ellen Page, who is up for an Oscar for her portrayal of a pregnant teen in "Juno," is set to star in the horror flick "Drag Me to Hell."

London -- Many U.S. nominees for British Academy of Film and Television Arts Awards have said they don't plan to attend the upcoming ceremony at the Royal Opera House.

If there's anything New Year's Eve is known for -- other than funny hats, confetti, and maybe a little too much champagne -- it's the New Year's resolutions that many people dream up (and often break). Just in time for anybody who's got the "diet" resolution, Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX) is introducing The Skinny Latte platform.

It's the holidays; make a toast! And while you're drinking responsibly, you might want to consider the investment possibilities of that liquid swirling around in your glass.

You've got to get up pretty early in the morning to compete in the cutthroat fast-food market.