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Simon Cowell talks ‘Idol’ with Piers Morgan: ‘I personally think it is a better show than last year.’

By doris | Published: March 9, 2011

Full Story at PopWatch.EW.com The sky is blue. The Ryan Seacrest is orange. And season 10 of American Idol is much better than season 9, Simon Cowell tells Piers Morgan, while throwing on his Captain Obvious cape. In a preview clip for his March 14 interview on Piers Morgan Tonight, the former American Idol judge [...]

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Hollywood shines up for the Oscars

By doris | Published: February 27, 2011

Full Story at TODAY.msnbc.msn.com Hollywood polished up its golden boy statue, the Oscar, for its glittery awards ceremony on Sunday with “The King’s Speech” and “The Social Network” leading the field for the world’s top movie honors. The presentation will feature two youthful co-hosts, actors James Franco, 32, and Anne Hathaway, 28, marking the first [...]

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Five potential Golden Globe shockers

By doris | Published: January 15, 2011

Full Story at TODAYmsnbc.msn.com Natalie Portman, Annette Bening, Colin Firth, and either this one (“The Social Network”) or that one (“The King’s Speech”). Sure, you’re prepared for the inevitable to happen at Sunday’s Golden Globes, but are you prepared for the potential upsets and unexpected Robert Pattinson developments? After you read our round-up of possible [...]

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Bieber wins 4 AMAs, including artist of year

By doris | Published: November 22, 2010

Full Story at news.Yahoo.com Usher was in tears after losing two awards at the American Music Awards to Justin Bieber, including favorite entertainer of the year, the top AMA honor. But Usher wasn’t upset about his loss — far from it. Instead, he was welling with pride over the success of his young protege, Justin [...]

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Kelly Osbourne: Bristol Palin may win ‘DWTS’

By doris | Published: November 13, 2010

Full Story at  CNN.com (PEOPLE.com) — When it comes to taking home the mirror-ball trophy on “Dancing with the Stars,” family matters shouldn’t matter — at least according to season-nine runner-up Kelly Osbourne. Osbourne, who has already voiced her soft spot for season-11 underdog Bristol Palin, is telling voters to leave mother Sarah out of [...]

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Brad Paisley finally wins CMA’s top award

By doris | Published: November 11, 2010

Full Story atTODAY.msnbc.msn.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Country Music Association Awards were Miranda Lambert’s and Blake Shelton’s party, but Brad Paisley crashed the festivities. Lambert won three awards, including album of the year, on her 27th birthday and her fiance Shelton grabbed two. But an emotional Paisley, a young gun who’s grown up in front [...]

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Betty White made honorary Forest Ranger

By doris | Published: November 10, 2010

Full Story at TODAY.msnbc.msn.com WASHINGTON — Betty White has had countless roles over her award-winning career, but now she has a gig she’s always wanted: “Forest Ranger.” The actress known for her roles on “The Golden Girls” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” was made an honorary ranger Tuesday by the U.S. Forest Service. White, [...]

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Oscar-nominated actress Jill Clayburgh dies at 66

By doris | Published: November 7, 2010

Full Story at TODAY.msnbc.com.com LAKEVILLE, Conn. — Jill Clayburgh, whose Broadway and Hollywood acting career stretched through the decades, highlighted by her Oscar-nominated portrayal of a divorcee exploring her sexuality in the 1978 film “An Unmarried Woman,” died Friday. She was 66. Her husband, Tony Award-winning playwright David Rabe, said she died after a 21-year [...]

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Kennedy Center to honor Oprah,Paul McCartney

By doris | Published: September 8, 2010

Full Story at Marquee.Blog.CNN.com On Sunday, December 5, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate “five individuals who have spent their lives enriching, inspiring and elevating the cultural vibrancy of our nation and the world” as part of the 33rd annual Kennedy Center Honors gala. Oprah Winfrey, whose daytime talk show [...]

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Split personality for Emmy Awards

By doris | Published: August 30, 2010

Full Story atnews.Yahoo.com Emmy had a split personality this year. Television’s annual awards show honored hot new broadcast comedies “Modern Family” and “Glee,” while sticking with more familiar favorites from cable in drama. “Modern Family” won the Emmy for best comedy in its rookie season. The sweetly uproarious sitcom knit together a gay couple and [...]

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