Motown gala 'means everything' to founder Gordy
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Hundreds have gathered to salute Detroit-style royalty _ the King of Motown, the Queen of Soul and the Kid of Rock. Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, along with Aretha Franklin and Kid
Jackson moonwalk glove sells for $350K in NYC
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The gleaming glove Michael Jackson wore when he premiered his trademark moonwalk dance in 1983 has been auctioned off for $350,000. As the glove's price soared Saturday, fans roared and...
Sheryl Crow takes up cause of wild horses in West
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Sheryl Crow is joining others in calling on the federal government to halt wild horse roundups in the West, branding them as inhumane and unnecessary. The Grammy Award-winning singer is...
'New Moon' takes record $72.7M box office bite
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Vampires and werewolves have vanquished a dark knight. "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" took in $72.7 million in its first day to break the single day domestic box office record previously...
Losing Winfrey would be big blow for Second City
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Step outside Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Studios and into the near west side neighborhood that's been home to her television talk show for two decades, and it's easy to get a sense of what she's...
Chicago losing glitz when Winfrey goes off the air
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Oprah Winfrey's decision to take her show off the air after next season is another blow for Chicago. The city in recent weeks lost its bid to hold the 2016 Olympics and was told by two...
German auction house pulls disputed painting
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A German auction house says it has withdrawn from sale a painting that the Max Stern estate claims was one of hundreds the Jewish art dealer was forced to sell off by the Nazis. Karl-Sax
Tween Justin Bieber fans lose control at NY mall
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New York police shut down a mall appearance by teen pop singer Justin Bieber (BEE'-ber) after thousands of young girls showed up and got a little too wild. Nassau County police say girls
Motown caps 50th anniversary with hometown gala
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Berry Gordy founded what would become Motown Records a half-century ago with an $800 loan. Today, that would get you two tickets with a bit to spare to the Motown 50 Golden Gala. For...
Travolta appears at fundraiser in Fla. hometown
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John Travolta and his family made their first public appearance in their adopted Florida hometown since his son's death, helping raise thousands of dollars for charity at a screening of the
Travolta, family attend opening of 'Old Dogs'
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John Travolta and his family have helped raise money for charities in their home state of Florida with a screening of his new comedy The actor, his wife Kelly Preston and their daughter...
John Travolta, family attend opening of new movie
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John Travolta and his family have helped raise money for charities in their home state of Florida with a screening of his new comedy The actor, his wife Kelly Preston and their daughter...
Michael Jackson glove among items at music auction
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A collection of Michael Jackson memorabilia, including the now iconic rhinestone-studded glove he wore when he performed his first moonwalk dance in 1983, is being sold at auction. The...
Parker-Broderick surrogacy case jury breaks
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The jury in the trial of an Ohio police chief accused of breaking into the home of a woman who carried twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick has ended deliberations for the...
Charges dismissed against country singer John Rich
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A Nashville judge has dismissed assault and harassment charges against country music singer John Rich. Rich and other witnesses testified Friday before Judge John Aaron Holt that he did...
"Going Rogue" is going big
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"Going Rogue" is going big. Publisher HarperCollins said Friday that Sarah Palin's memoir sold 300,000 copies its first day, among the best openings ever for a nonfiction book. In 2004,...
Ohio Parker-Broderick surrogacy case goes to jury
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An Ohio police chief accused of burgling the home of a woman who carried twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick abused his authority and tried to "blame it all on being a...
Guests for the Sunday TV news shows
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___ ABC's "This Week" _ Sens. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., and Ben Nelson, D-Neb.; Reps. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla. ___ CBS' "Face the Nation" _ Sens....
NYC TV newsman guilty of attempted assault on wife
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A judge has convicted an influential New York City television newsman of attempting to assault his wife. The Rockland County district attorney's office issued a one-sentence statement...
Ohio chief trial in Parker-Broderick case to jury
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A prosecutor says an Ohio police chief accused of breaking into the home of a woman who carried twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick abused his authority and tried to "blame
Warrant: Drug in Jackson case came from Vegas firm
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Police believe a batch of drugs blamed in Michael Jackson's death was purchased by his personal physician at a Las Vegas pharmacy, court documents released Friday show. Search warrant...
Q&A: Debut CD from Wale taps into his emotions
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Wale wanted to infuse his debut album with a woman's touch, so the rapper recruited singing divas like Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Chrisette Michele and Jazmine Sullivan to get that feeling across.
Swedish Soprano Elisabeth Soderstrom dies at 82
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Swedish soprano Elisabeth Soderstrom, an international opera star, has died, her husband Sverker Olow says. Olow says Soderstrom died in Stockholm early Friday morning of complications...
Britney Spears' ex sentenced to jail
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Britney Spears' ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib is being sent to jail for 45 days for leaving the scene of an accident. Los Angeles District Attorney's spokeswoman Jane Robison says Ghalib was
'New Moon' midnight showings earn record $26.3 mil
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"The Twilight Saga: New Moon" has set a box-office record for midnight screenings. Summit Entertainment estimated Friday that it earned $26.3 million after opening early in the morning.
Chief: I didn't try to sell Parker-Broderick items
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An eastern Ohio police chief accused of breaking into the home of the woman who carried twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick says he never discussed selling items from the...
Winfrey: Prayer, careful thought influenced exit
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Holding back tears, Oprah Winfrey told her studio audience Friday that she would end her show in 2011 after a quarter-century on the air, saying prayer and careful thought led her to her...
Winfrey says prayer, thought influenced exit
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Holding back tears, Oprah Winfrey told her studio audience Friday that she would end her show in 2011 after a quarter-century on the air, saying "prayer and careful thought" led her to her...
Winfrey: Show will end in 2011 after 25 seasons
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Oprah Winfrey says her powerhouse daytime television show will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air. Winfrey said Friday that her decision to end "The Oprah Winfrey Show" came
List of top 15 cable shows in Nielsen ratings
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1. NFL Football: Pittsburgh vs. Denver (Monday, 8:30 p.m.), ESPN, 11.35 million homes, 16 million viewers. 2. "ICarly" (Saturday, 8 p.m.), Nickelodeon, 3.44 million homes, 5.03 million...
Miley Cyrus tour bus overturns in Va., killing 1
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Virginia State Police say one person was killed when a tour bus belonging to Miley Cyrus overturned, but the 16-year-old "Hannah Montana" star was not on board. Sgt. Thomas Molnar says...
End of an era: Winfrey ending show after 25 years
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Oprah Winfrey was set to announce Friday that her powerhouse daytime television show, the foundation of a multibillion-dollar media empire with legions of fans, will end its run in 2011...
Eminem says 'Relapse 2' now will come out in 2010
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Eminem's comeback year of 2009 was expected to include the release of two new albums. That turned out to be only partially true. "Relapse," the Detroit rapper's first original studio...
Palin's book tour to include stop at Fort Hood
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Sarah Palin's tour to promote her new memoir will include a stop at Fort Hood to benefit the victims of the shooting rampage and their families. An updated schedule for the 2008...
Banned director brings romance film to Hong Kong
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A prominent mainland Chinese director banned by Beijing from making movies brought his new gay romance film to Hong Kong on Friday for what is likely the last of a handful of screenings on...
New York designer wins Project Runway
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New York designer Irina Shabayeva's collection took the gold in "Project Runway," winning $100,000 toward her line, an agent and a trip to Paris. Judges Heidi Klum, Michael Kors, Nina...
Wesley Snipes appeals 3 tax convictions in Georgia
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Actor Wesley Snipes is set to ask a federal appeals panel to overturn his three federal tax convictions. The actor was sentenced last year to three years in prison on three misdemeanor...
Fans excited to witness Winfrey's announcement
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Fans who will be in the audience at "The Oprah Winfrey Show" say they're excited to hear the media mogul talk about her plans for the future. Winfrey's production company says the...
Jennifer Lopez, Adam Lambert ready for AMA stage
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Jennifer Lopez plans to include a boxing ring, fireworks and an on-stage costume change in her performance. "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert will incorporate leather, chains and...
'2012' a home run with patriotic fans in China
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When the apocalypse comes, China will save the world. Or at least that's how Chinese audiences are interpreting "2012," Hollywood's latest blockbuster disaster movie. "It's about time
End of an era: Oprah ending show after 25 years
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Oprah Winfrey was set to announce Friday that her powerhouse daytime television show, the foundation of a multibillion-dollar media empire with legions of fans, will end its run in 2011...
Liberace, Cruise, Palin among Winfrey's highlights
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Oprah Winfrey has racked up memorable moments during her long television reign. Some were moving, some embarrassing _ to her or others _ and a handful became pop-culture landmarks. Here are
Winfrey announcing end of "The Oprah Winfrey Show"
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Oprah Winfrey is expected to officially announce that her powerhouse daytime television show will end its 25-season run in 2011. Her production company, Harpo Productions, says Winfrey...
Top S . Korean model found dead at Paris apartment
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A top South Korean model who was a fixture at fashion week in Paris and London was found dead at her apartment in Paris, an official said Friday. Daul Kim, 20, was found dead Thursday by
Top SKorean model found dead at Paris apartment
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A top South Korean model who was a fixture at fashion week in Paris and London was found dead at her apartment in Paris, an official said Friday. Daul Kim, 20, was found dead Thursday by
Top South Korean model found dead in Paris
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An official says one of South Korea's top fashion models has been found dead at her home in Paris. The Foreign Ministry official says French police found 20-year-old Daul Kim's body on...
WALL STREET JOURNAL BEST-SELLERS
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1. "Under the Dome" by Stephen King (Scribner) 2. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days" by Jeff Kinney (Amulet Books) 3. "Ford County: Stories" by John Grisham (Doubleday) 4. "The...
BC-US--Best Sellers-Books-USAToday
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1. "Under the Dome" by Stephen King (Scribner) (F-H) 2. "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days" by Jeff Kinney (Amulet Books) (F-H) 3. "New Moon" by Stephenie Meyer (Little, Brown Books for...
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS
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1. "Under the Dome" by Stephen King (Scribner) 2. "The Lost Symbol" by Dan Brown (Doubleday) 3. "Ford County: Stories" by John Grisham (Doubleday) 4. "The Gathering Storm (Wheel...
Heidi Klum wows crowd at Victoria's Secret show
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Heidi Klum and her post-baby body led the parade at the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show, which returned to New York with some fresh faces after four years on the road. The lingerie

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