APNewsBreak: Loretta Lynn married at 15, not 13
Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.
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Man pleads not guilty to stalking Mila Kunis
A man charged with stalking Mila Kunis pleaded not guilty Friday to two felony charges and was denied a request to leave jail without having to post bail.
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George Clinton, Black Eyed Peas settle song suit
George Clinton and the Black Eyed Peas have settled a lawsuit in which the funk pioneer accused the pop group of using his music without proper permission.more
Private family funeral planned for Donna Summer
Donna Summer's funeral will be a private one for family and close friends.
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Imprisoned star of 'Reality' impresses at Cannes
The breakout performance at the Cannes Film Festival this year is Aniello Arena's turn as a Naples fishmonger who becomes obsessed with appearing on a "Big Brother"-style TV show in "Reality."
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Sales for US print, electronic books up overseas
Sales for U.S. print and electronic books are up overseas, with the digital market increasing fourfold since 2010.more
Cannes entry 'Paradise: Love' looks at sex tourism
There's sun, sand and sex in Cannes Film Festival entry "Paradise: Love" ? and they add up to a grim and unsettling holiday movie.
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Pa. art collection completes controversial move
The Barnes Foundation is no longer the greatest art collection you'll never see.
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In 'Moonrise Kingdom,' Wes Anderson relocates
In Wes Anderson's "Moonrise Kingdom," the famously meticulous director takes his fastidiously fashioned world and flings it into the woods.
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Kanye West to debut short film at Cannes festival
Kanye West will debut a short film titled "Cruel Summer" at the Cannes Film Festival.more
Chaka Khan to perform Houston tribute at Apollo
Grammy award-winning singer Chaka Khan will perform a tribute to the late Whitney Houston at the Apollo Theater's gala and awards ceremony.
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Filipino Christian group protests Lady Gaga shows
Scores of Christian youths in the Philippines chanted "Stop the Lady Gaga concerts" at a rally Friday calling for the pop diva's shows here to be canceled despite assurances from authorities that they won't allow nudity and lewd acts.
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'American Idol' down to final 2 singers
"American Idol" finalist Joshua Ledet won't be belting it out on this season's final showdown.
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Van Halen postpones summer concert dates
Van Halen is postponing some dates on its summer concert tour.
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Miss World boss plans Fiji trip after fiasco
The head of the Miss World beauty queen franchise says she plans to travel to Fiji "as soon as possible" to address the problems that turned last month's pageant in the island nation into a fiasco.
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Pavarotti manager Herbert Breslin dead at 87
Herbert Breslin, the hard-driving manager who helped propel Luciano Pavarotti to international fame during the 36 years they worked together, has died, his wife said Thursday. He was 87.more
Prosecutors charge man with stalking Mila Kunis
Prosecutors have charged a man with stalking Mila Kunis and violating a restraining order that was issued after he broke into a vacant condo owned by the actress.
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Struggling CW network offers big schedule revamp
The young CW network is hoping to turn around a year of disappointing ratings by making changes this fall on each of the five nights it broadcasts.
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PHOTOS: Last Dance, Donna Summer's life
Twirling her leopard-print dress on stage in the '70s, proudly holding many of her music awards and performing in recent years on "American Idol", Donna Summer was the ultimate disco queen
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Algerian singer Warda dies in Cairo at 72
The Algerian singer Warda, whose sultry voice and range helped make her one of the giants of Arab song, has died. She was 72.
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Larry King says talk show to resume this summer
Larry King said Thursday that his talk show will resume this summer on the new digital network Ora.TV, earlier than he or the network had anticipated.
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TV's Joey Lawrence joins Chippendales for 3 weeks
Joey Lawrence is shedding his clothes: The actor has joined the male erotic dancing troupe Chippendales.
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AP Photos: Glamour is ageless at Cannes
Jane Fonda gave the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival one of its best looks on Thursday in a stretch, form-fitting, two-tone gown by Stella McCartney.
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Judge gives boost to ex-stunt man at 'Spider-Man'
Producers of Broadway's "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" were ordered Thursday to turn over any relevant information to a stuntman who claims he suffered a concussion, whiplash and two holes in his knees while performing as the comic book hero.
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'Game' star Pooch Hall not returning for season 6
BET's hit series "The Game" has lost another star: Pooch Hall isn't returning for the show's sixth season.
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Fan Bingbing shows off dynasty dress at Cannes
There's vintage fashion and there's ancient fashion ? and Chinese actress Fan Bingbing tapped into the latter for the opening of the Cannes Film Festival.
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Influential banjo player Doug Dillard passes away
Doug Dillard, an influential banjo player who helped shape rock 'n' roll and introduce the nation to bluegrass music during a popular run on "The Andy Griffith Show," died Wednesday in Nashville. He was 75.more
Essence fest adds 4th day to spotlight new talent
The next generation moves to the forefront at this year's Essence Music Festival, which expands to four days of concerts and sets aside a day of activities geared toward emerging talent.more
Hagar: Not surprised at Van Halen tour woes
Sammy Hagar says he's not surprised the Van Halen tour with David Lee Roth seems to be crumbling.
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APNewsBreak: Loretta Lynn married at 15, not 13
Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The Associated Press show.
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Imprisoned star of 'Reality' impresses at Cannes
The breakout performance at the Cannes Film Festival this year is Aniello Arena's turn as a Naples fishmonger who becomes obsessed with appearing on a "Big Brother"-style TV show in "Reality."
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George Clinton, Black Eyed Peas settle song suit
George Clinton and the Black Eyed Peas have settled a lawsuit in which the funk pioneer accused the pop group of using his music without proper permission.more
Exhibit shows Grosz's take on Dallas in '52
Twenty paintings from 1952 that capture Dallas as more skyscrapers went up and the city began to sprawl away from downtown, are going on exhibit together for the first time in more than a half-century.
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National Book Festival announces lineup of authors
Novelist Philip Roth, Jeffrey Eugenides who wrote "The Virgin Suicides," mystery writer Patricia Cornwell and singer Jewel are joining the lineup of authors for the 2012 National Book Festival on the National Mall later this year.more
Youngest director brings Cannes bold sex-change drama
The youngest director in the Cannes selection, 23-year-old Canadian Xavier Dolan wades into brave territory with "Laurence Anyways," about a man going through a sex change with his girlfriend's help.
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Spirited singing fails to enliven Mozart opera
All the lovely singing fails to save the Vienna State Opera's new production of Mozart's "La Clemenza di Tito."more
Sean Penn holds Haiti fundraiser at Cannes
Sean Penn tried to turn the conversation at the Cannes Film Festival to Haiti, hosting a fundraiser for the earthquake-ravaged and poverty-stricken country.
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