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A Year Of Tragedy And Triumph For Jennifer Hudson
CHICAGO (AP) -- In the year since three members of her family were killed in Chicago, Grammy and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson has found ways to heal and start a new life.
Oprah to Interview Sarah Palin
Harpo Productions announced Tuesday that the former governor of Alaska and Republican vice presidential candidate will appear on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" on Monday, Nov. 16.
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Auction of Elvis Hair, Other Items Prompts Lawsuit
CHICAGO (AP) -- Two people are 'All Shook Up' enough about the auction of Elvis Presley's hair to sue.
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Mike Tyson On Late Daughter: `That's my angel'
CHICAGO (AP) -- Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson says he doesn't want to know what led to his 4-year-old daughter's death.
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Michael Jackson Movie to Screen in China
The Michael Jackson documentary "This Is It" has snapped up one of the last of China's 20 annual foreign movie import slots, a Sony Pictures executive said Tuesday.
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New Michael Jackson Song to be Released
The first posthumous release of a new Michael Jackson song, "This Is It," is scheduled for Oct. 12.
Facebook Shuts Down Thorny Marketing Tool
Facebook is closing an uncomfortable chapter in its five-year history.
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Slight Ratings Increase for the Emmy Awards
The Emmy Awards can boast of an audience bigger than it's been in three years, despite some tough competition from pro football.
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Ticketmaster Finds Another Way to Cut Out Scalpers
Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. has developed a new way to resell tickets that shuts out the brokers and scalpers it has long scorned.
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Jennifer Hudson Talks Motherhood, Pregnancy
Jennifer Hudson's son is only 1 month old, but she already sees singing in his future.
Miley Cyrus Finding Her Voice on New EP
It's only been a year since Miley Cyrus released her first official studio album, "Breakout." But the 16-year-old says in that time she's found her voice as an artist - and that's reflected on her new EP.
Lights Out For 'Guiding Light' After Final Show
Friday marked the final flicker of CBS' "Guiding Light," as that venerable daytime drama logged its farewell hour after 72 years on the air.
Strikeforce Returns Mixed Martial Arts to CBS
Mixed martial arts is returning to network television.
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Big Brother Winner Crowned
Season 11 of Big Brother is finally over and they have crowned a winner and handed out $525,000 in prizes.
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Whitney Houston: Brown Emotionally Abusive
Whitney Houston contends ex-husband Bobby Brown was emotionally abusive during their marriage and at one point spit on her.
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Harry Smith to CBS viewers: I might have swine flu
"Early show" host Harry Smith has taken a sick day from work, telling viewers he thinks he may have swine flu.
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Kanye West Apologizes for Swift Outburst at VMAs
Kanye West apologized for an outburst at the MTV Video Music Awards that was directed at country-pop sweetheart Taylor Swift.
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CBS' `Big Brother' Gaining in Viewers
"Big Brother" is defying television gravity.
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ACLU Pipes Up in Defense of Jailed Richard Hatch
The American Civil Liberties Union wants reality TV star Richard Hatch freed from a jail where he has been held on charges of giving unauthorized interviews.
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Oprah Winfrey To Tape Talk Show On Michigan Avenue
Oprah Winfrey has taken over the Magnificent Mile.
Aliens, Zombies Try to Break 'Thriller' Record
It wasn't under the moonlight, and it wasn't quite the funk of 40,000 years. But 900 zombies, aliens and Star Wars Stormtroopers boogeying to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" might be a sight that almost stops your heart.
Mark McEwen Loses Medical Negligence Lawsuit
Former CBS "Early Show" personality Mark McEwen is moving on with his life after a stroke nearly four years ago that abruptly ended his TV career. He has written a book and is trying to raise awareness about stroke warning signs and recovery.
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Barrymore to Host Skating Event in Detroit Area
Drew Barrymore wants all movie and/or roller skating fans to join her in suburban Detroit next week for a get-together in support of her new movie.
Guest: Many Wept During Jackson's Calif. Funeral
Paris Jackson wept as she stepped into the mausoleum where her father, Michael, was to be entombed. Katherine Jackson, overcome by sorrow, turned back when she was faced with her son's final resting place.
Star-filled Mausoleum Awaits Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson's family is preparing to inter the singer in a Southern California mausoleum filled with legendary entertainers.
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Oscar Voters to Rank Best-Picture Choices
Academy Awards voters are going to have to put extra effort into their choices for best picture.
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Taping Of Winfrey Show To Shut Down Michigan Ave
Parts of Chicago's Magnificent Mile will be closed over three days next week for a taping of "The Oprah Winfrey Show."
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The Oprah Show Take to the Streets of Chicago
Join “The Oprah Winfrey Show” as it tapes its Season 24 Kickoff Party on Michigan Avenue on Tuesday, September 8, 2009.
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Did Mexico Beat It? Fans Go for 'Thriller' Record
They say they beat it. Thousands of Mexicans claimed they broke the record for most people dancing to "Thriller" simultaneously in one place on Saturday, which would have been Michael Jackson's 51st birthday.
AP Source: Coroner Rules Jackson's Death Homicide
The Los Angeles County coroner has ruled Michael Jackson's death a homicide, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press, a finding that makes it more likely criminal charges will be filed against the doctor who was with the pop star when he died.
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LaToya Jackson Named Guest Co-host of 'The View'
ABC says LaToya Jackson will be a guest co-host on "The View" Sept. 16 and 18.
Wis. Public Visitation for Music Legend Les Paul
A public visitation and memorial for guitar virtuoso and inventor Les Paul is being held in Milwaukee.
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Jackson `This Is It' Film Gets 2-Week Limited Run
A Michael Jackson film built around rehearsal footage left behind after his death will be released in a limited two-week theatrical engagement worldwide.
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Murder Suspect Raises Reality TV Questions
Reality shows have good reason to vet contestants through background checks and by other means, and many do: There are issues of liability, employability and, of course, marketability to consider.
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Jackson Funeral Site Preparations
A spokesman for the cemetery where Michael Jackson will be buried later this month says steps will be taken to discourage "loitering" that day.
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Sony Cuts Price of PlayStation 3 by $100
After months of rumors and anticipation, Sony says it's slashing the price of the PlayStation 3 by $100 to $299.
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'Survivor' Hatch Says Imprisoned Because he's Gay
"Survivor" winner Richard Hatch says he believes he was sent to prison because he's gay.
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'District 9' Lifts Off with No. 1 Weekend at $37M
The acclaimed sci-fi thriller "District 9" has given Hollywood a late-summer box office boost.
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Former House GOP Leader Joins 'Dancing' Cast
Former House Republican Leader Tom DeLay needs to put his dancing shoes on.
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Aerosmith Cancels Summer Tour After Tyler's Fall
Aerosmith has canceled the remainder of its summer tour.
Archie-Veronica Wedding Story Line Irks Collector
When comic book store owner Dave Luebke heard that after 67 years, the carrot-topped everyman of the comic world, Archie, was proposing to va-va-voomy rich girl Veronica instead of girl-next-door Betty, he decided to protest by selling his copy of the series' rare first issue.
Guitar Legend Les Paul Dies at Age 94
Les Paul, the guitarist and inventor who changed the course of music with the electric guitar and multitrack recording and had a string of hits, many with wife Mary Ford, died on Thursday. He was 94.
Aerosmith's Joe Perry: Show May Not Go On
Guitarist Says Current Tour in Question after Lead Singer Steven Tyler Injured Himself Falling off Stage
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DeVito and Co-stars Taking `Sunny' on the Road
The "Nightman" cometh, perhaps to a theater near you.
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California Mayor Loses Flag Powers in Jackson Move
A Los Angeles suburb has stripped its mayor of some power after he ordered the U.S. flag flown at half-staff to honor Michael Jackson.
Kid Rock Helps Attack Victim
Kid Rock is helping an Ohio pizza delivery driver critically injured during a robbery.
Steven Tyler Falls from Stage
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has been airlifted to a hospital after falling from a stage during a concert in western South Dakota.
Chris Brown to be Sentenced for Assault
Chris Brown is due back in a Los Angeles courtroom to be formally sentenced for assaulting Rihanna.
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Fox says Paula Abdul Quitting 'American Idol'
Fox says "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul has decided to quit the hit talent show.
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Judge Names Katherine Jackson Permanent Guardian
A judge says Michael Jackson's mother should raise the King of Pop's children.

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