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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.
More Ads Coming to TV - Even to One-Time Havens
Coming soon to your TV: More advertising, in places you might not expect.
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John Lennon Biopic to Close London Film Festival
London Film Festival organizers say this year's event will close with the world premiere of a new film about John Lennon's formative years in Liverpool.
Judge Approves Monthly Allowance to Jackson Kids
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A judge has approved a monthly allowance to Michael Jackson's three children.
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Ticketmaster, Live Nation Merger Raises Concerns
A key senator is warning that the proposed merger of ticketing company Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. and concert promoter Live Nation Inc. raises "serious competition concerns."
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Michael Jackson May Have a Fourth Child?
Rumors have been swirling since last weekend that Michael Jackson may actually have not just three children but four. And that this child is a product of the one night stand song “Billie Jean,” come true.
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Manslaughter Investigation Targets Jackson Doctor
The personal physician who tried to revive a dying Michael Jackson has been named as the target of a manslaughter probe into the singer's death.
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Jeff Bridges Returns to World of TRON, Now in 3D
Jeff Bridges promises the new "TRON" is just as groundbreaking as the 27-year-old original.
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'Star Wars in Concert' Tour Launching
A worldwide "Star Wars" concert tour will hyperdrive across the planet.
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Video of Jackson 1984 Pepsi Burn Accident Surfaces
Us Weekly magazine has obtained video it says shows never-before-seen footage of Michael Jackson's head catching on fire during filming of his 1984 Pepsi commercial.
`Potter' Enchants Fans With $58.4M Opening Day
A long school break has been kind to "Harry Potter."
Tommy Hilfiger Joins Chicago Fashion Effort
Fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger will serve as a mentor to six emerging Chicago fashion designers over the next year.
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Toxicology Reports Expected Soon
A Los Angeles coroner's official says toxicology reports that may determine the cause of Michael Jackson's death could be completed this week.
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Joe Jackson Suspects `foul play'
Michael Jackson's father tells ABC News he believes "foul play" was involved in his son's death. But Joe Jackson didn't elaborate in the interview aired today on "Good Morning America."
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United Airlines Can’t Handle Guitars According to Band on YouTube
A Band takes on United Airlines handling on guitars in a new YouTube spoof.
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Rockford's Waterfront Announces Verizon Wireless Left Stage Acts
These acts presented by WNIU/WNIJ Performers & Attractions.
Nielsen: 31.1 Million Watched Jackson Memorial
Some 31.1 million people in the United States watched the Michael Jackson memorial on television, with millions more catching video streams on their computers.
`Thriller' Viewed 8.5 Million Times Since Thursday
People are clamoring to see Michael Jackson's old videos in the wake of his death -- especially "Thriller."
Bus Tours Planned Of Jackson Sites In Gary
A tour bus company is planning a trip that will take Michael Jackson fans to his boyhood home in Gary and other Jackson family related sites in the city.
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Michael Jackson Album Sales Explode Since Death
Nielsen SoundScan says Michael Jackson's album sales have exploded
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Elephants Lumber To Staples Before Jackson Service
Hours before a public memorial for Michael Jackson, a herd of elephants is on the march through downtown Los Angeles in a fitting start to a circus-like day.
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Jackson Motorcade Reaches Memorial Park
A motorcade from the home of Michael Jackson's parents has reached a cemetery in the Hollywood Hills for a private service in advance of a star-studded memorial in downtown Los Angeles.
Judge Backs Michael Jackson Lawyer And Friend
A judge says Michael Jackson's longtime attorney and a family friend should take over the singer's estate.
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Attorney Says Debbie Rowe Won't Be At Memorial
An attorney for Debbie Rowe says Michael Jackson's ex-wife is backing out of plans to attend the pop superstar's memorial service.
Tix To Jackson Memorial Being Sold for Thousands
Michael Jackson's concerts always were difficult to get tickets to, but that's nothing compared to the pop star's memorial service.
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Ticket Plans Announced For Jackson Memorial In LA
Details of next Tuesday's public memorial for Michael Jackson are being released in Los Angeles by the owners of Staples Center.
LA Braces Michael Jackson Mourners
Los Angeles officials are scrambling over the holiday weekend to figure out how to accommodate an expected horde of Michael Jackson fans who will show up for a public memorial service next week
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A Flurry Of Activity Seen At Neverland Ranch
A flurry of vehicles, heavy construction equipment and workers have been spotted going in and out of Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch.
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Complaints about Concert Tickets Closes Sites
A Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. subsidiary has reached an agreement with the Illinois Attorney General after complaints of overly high-priced tickets to Hannah Montana and Bruce Springsteen concerts.
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Mother Gets Limited Power Over Jackson's Property
A judge has granted Katherine Jackson limited control over some property in her son Michael Jackson's estate
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Nevada Court Schedules Bond Hearing for OJ Simpson
A Nevada state Supreme Court panel will hear oral arguments on O.J. Simpson's bid to get out of prison pending his appeal to overturn an armed-robbery conviction.
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Another Update Due on Vick Bankruptcy
Lawyers for suspended NFL star Michael Vick are headed back to bankruptcy court in Virginia.
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Jackson's Mom Gets Temporary Guardianship of Kids
A judge has approves Michael Jackson's mother's request for temporary guardianship of his children.
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Medical Examiner: Pitchman Mays Had Heart Disease
A Florida medical examiner says television pitchman Billy Mays likely died of a heart attack but further tests are needed.
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Janet Jackson Takes Stage for BET Finale
Janet Jackson has taken the stage at the BET Awards to speak on behalf of her grieving family and thank fans for their love and support.
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Impressionist, Vegas Headliner Fred Travalena Dies
Impressionist Fred Travalena, a headliner in Vegas showrooms and a regular on late-night talk shows with his takes on presidents, crooners and screen stars, has died in Los Angeles. He was 66.
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Court Fight Over Jackson's Children Looms
Michael Jackson's family wants the singer's mother, Katherine, to have custody of his three children.
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Ind. Mayor Says Pop Star Should Be Buried In Gary
The mayor of Michael Jackson's childhood hometown says he'd like to see the pop singer buried in Gary, Ind.
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'Charlie's Angel' Farrah Fawcett Dies at 62
Farrah Fawcett, whose stunning looks and blinding smile made her a pop icon of the 1970s, has died. She was 62.
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Letterman's 'Late Show' Beats the 'Tonight Show'
Nielsen Media Research says the "Late Show With David Letterman" beat the "Tonight Show" last week -- the first time in more than three years.
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LA Times: Michael Jackson Hospitalized
A fire department official tells the Los Angeles Times that Michael Jackson has been rushed to the hospital.
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No more 'Celebrity' for Patti Blagojevich
Illinois' former first lady won't be queen of the jungle.
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Appeal Planned in Minn. Music Downloading Case
The attorney for the Minnesota woman found liable for sharing copyright-protected music on the Internet says he expects the $1.9 million verdict to be reversed on appeal.
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Google Tricycle Snaps Views on Penn's Campus
Coming soon to a campus near you -- the Google tricycle.
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