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‘Potter’ conjures first-day record of $92.1M

By doris | Published: July 17, 2011

Full Story at TODAY.msnbc.msn.comcom LOS ANGELES — Harry Potter has cast his biggest spell yet with a record-breaking first day at the box office for his final film. Distributor Warner Bros. reports that “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2″ summoned up $92.1 million domestically on opening day Friday.Video: Harry Potter fever sweeps USA [...]

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‘Most Wanted’ host says show may go on on another network

By doris | Published: June 16, 2011

Full Story at TODAY.msnbc.msn.com NEW YORK — This week marks the final weekly airing of “America’s Most Wanted” on the Fox network after 23 years and 1,153 fugitives nabbed. “I don’t think it’s hit me yet,” said John Walsh, the host and driving force of what he turned into a nationwide crime watch. “Saturday when [...]

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Jackson’s first posthumous video hits the Web

By doris | Published: December 8, 2010

Full Story at TODAY.msnbc.msn.com LOS ANGELES — A new Michael Jackson music video is hitting the Internet preceding the launch of a posthumous Jackson album. The video, previewed by The Associated Press, debuts at midnight Thursday Eastern time on worldwide websites, including MichaelJackson.com, said Jackson estate co-administrator John Branca.

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Mexico’s newest icon: 22-year-old Miss Universe

By doris | Published: August 24, 2010

Full Story atnews Yahoo.com LAS VEGAS – From flags to Facebook, 22-year-old Jimena Navarrete has quickly made it clear what she plans to promote as the world’s newest Miss Universe — her home country of Mexico. “I want the whole world to know about my country and my people,” the Guadalajara native said after beating [...]

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Fans mourn end of ‘Oprah’

By doris | Published: November 21, 2009

Full Story at CNN.com (CNN) — There will be no more car giveaways, no more tearful interviews and Tom Cruise will have to find someone else’s couch to jump on. Friends and fans alike are mourning the impending loss of Oprah Winfrey’s syndicated talk show in 2011, sharing the sentiment that it will be very [...]

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Film heartthrob Patrick Swayze dies of cancer at 57

By doris | Published: September 15, 2009

Full Story at CNN.com Swayze died of pancreatic cancer, his publicist, Annett Wolf, told CNN. “Patrick Swayze passed away peacefully today with family at his side after facing the challenges of his illness for the last 20 months,” Wolf said in a statement Monday. Swayze’s doctor, Dr. George Fisher, revealed in early March 2008 that [...]

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‘M*A*S*H’ writer, producer Larry Gelbart dies

By doris | Published: September 12, 2009

Full Story at CNN.com Gelbart died of cancer, Pat Gelbart said. The family will hold a private memorial service. Throughout his career, Gelbart developed a portfolio of more than 40 works spanning radio, television, theater and film. His fascination with radio as a child inspired him and influenced his evolving career. “I never had any [...]

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Dead stars and classic art will surround Michael Jackson

By doris | Published: September 3, 2009

Full Story at CNN.com Only his family and closest friends will attend the private funeral inside the ornate Great Mausoleum on the grounds of Forest Lawn cemetery in Glendale, California. The news media, which has closely covered every aspect of Jackson’s death, will be kept at a distance, with cameras no closer than the cemetery’s [...]

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Jackson burial moved to September 3

By doris | Published: August 23, 2009

Full Story at CNN.com Jackson was scheduled to be laid to rest August 29, on what would have been his 51st birthday. The private ceremony will still take place at Glendale Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California, according to a statement from Ken Sunshine. No reason was given for the change in date. The [...]

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American Idol won’t be the same

By doris | Published: August 6, 2009

Full Story at CNN.com Blogs Right up until the bitter end I believed Paula Abdul and the producers would be able to work it out. After all, there is no one else like Paula. Her special mix of kindness and kooky has left such an indelible mark on contemporary pop culture that whenever a new [...]

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