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Cynthia Nixon receives award from gay organization

by reporter March 14, 2010 Entertainment

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Gay media group GLAAD honored the TV series “Brothers & Sisters” and singled-out actress Cynthia Nixon for her work at a Saturday night gala highlighting gay marriage rights.

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Hollies miss Hall of Fame honour

by reporter March 13, 2010 Entertainment

The two remaining original members of pop group The Hollies are to miss the group’s induction into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame in New York.

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Drug ring ‘link’ in Haim’s death

by reporter March 13, 2010 Entertainment

Actor Corey Haim’s death is being linked to a major drug ring which is illegally obtaining prescription drugs, US police say.

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Take That star checks into rehab

by reporter March 13, 2010 Entertainment

Pop star Mark Owen checks into rehab after admitting to a drink problem and cheating on his partner, a spokesman confirms.

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Public Enemy’s Chuck D still fighting the power

by reporter March 12, 2010 Entertainment

LOS ANGELES (Billboard) – At the end of “Pirate Radio” — the 2009 feature film about a ’60s illegal rock ‘n’ roll radio station in Europe’s North Sea — an array of albums is displayed: iconic symbols of musical independence that bucked the status quo.

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Custom-designed Jackson furniture up for auction

by reporter March 12, 2010 Entertainment

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Some 22 pieces of elaborate furniture custom-made for Michael Jackson, including a leather armchair embellished with crystals and gold leaf, will be auctioned off in June, organizers said on Friday.

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Official probes drugs linked to Corey Haim

by reporter March 12, 2010 Entertainment

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – California Attorney General Jerry Brown on Friday said his office has opened an investigation into a prescription drug ring linked to the sudden death of actor Corey Haim earlier this week.

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Teenager gets UK Eurovision vote

by reporter March 12, 2010 Entertainment

A teenager from Essex is chosen to represent the UK in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo.

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Ex-Gov. Blagojevich fights back on new "Apprentice"

by reporter March 12, 2010 Celebrity

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Rod Blagojevich has already lost one job. Now the disgraced former governor of Illinois is hoping to avoid the words “You’re fired!” as he fights for his favorite charity, and his reputation, on the TV show “Celebrity Apprentice”.

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Phil Spector’s lawyers file appeal in murder case

by reporter March 12, 2010 Entertainment

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Lawyers for music producer Phil Spector have appealed his conviction for killing a Hollywood actress, claiming the trial judge made several errors including introducing new evidence at his second trial.

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Lions Gate rejects Icahn offer to boost stake

by reporter March 12, 2010 Entertainment

LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Lions Gate Entertainment Corp rejected on Friday Carl Icahn’s bid to increase his stake in the studio as too low, setting the stage for a battle with the billionaire investor.

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U.S. theater stars sing "Happy Birthday" to Sondheim

by reporter March 12, 2010 Entertainment

NEW YORK (Reuters) – The leading lights of U.S. musical theater will sing “Happy Birthday” to the great Broadway composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim on his 80th birthday in two New York Philharmonic concerts next week.

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Sir David to voice CBBC animation

by reporter March 12, 2010 Entertainment

Veteran actor Sir David Jason is to lend his voice to CBBC’s first ever in-house animation series, it is announced.

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Alex Lambert Says ‘American Idol’ Stage Fright Was ‘All In My Head’

by reporter March 12, 2010 Entertainment

He also addresses Ellen’s metaphors: ‘I probably won’t be able to look at a banana the same way.’ By Katie Byrne Alex Lambert performs on “American Idol” Photo: Frank Micelotta/ Getty Images While Alex Lambert’s nerves got the best of him during his early “American Idol” performances, the singer seemed to be getting on the right track, choosing perfect-fit songs by Ray LaMontagne and John Legend.

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Jay Sean wins Asian Music Awards

by reporter March 12, 2010 Entertainment

Jay Sean sweeps the boards at the 2010 Asian Music Awards by winning the four awards for which he was nominated.

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