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Friday, May 3, 2013 |
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The Scoop: Spice Girls musical ‘Viva Forever’ closing in June; Deadheads oppose renaming Jerry Garcia venueSpice Girls musical closing “Viva Forever”? Not as it turns out. Producers announced Thursday that the Spice Girls musical will close at London’s Piccadilly Theater on June 29 after a disappointing six-month run. Producer Judy … |
Thursday, May 2, 2013 |
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Alan Alda wants scientists to cut out the jargonAmong the procedures Army surgeon Hawkeye Pierce performed on “M.A.S.H.” was an end-to-end anastomosis. Most of the viewers, actor Alan Alda concedes, had no idea he was talking about removing a damaged piece of intestine … |
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 |
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PepsiCo pulls Mountain Dew ad after criticismNEW YORK – PepsiCo is once again learning the risks of celebrity partnerships after an ad for Mountain Dew was criticized for portraying racial stereotypes and making light of violence toward women. The soda and … |
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 |
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Keith Richards: I don’t own an iPodNEW YORK – He’s rock royalty and likes to keep it old-school: Keith Richards says he doesn’t own an iPod. The Rolling Stones guitarist says he isn’t a fan of the ultra-popular music device. “I … |
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 |
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Tony Award nods largely skip stars for veteransNEW YORK – The Tony Awards committee largely favored tried-and-true stage veterans over flashy visitors Tuesday when announcing this year’s Tony nominations, with Hollywood stars such as Bette Midler, Jessica Chastain, Al Pacino, Katie Holmes … |
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 |
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Maria Shriver is coming back to NBC NewsNEW YORK – After nearly a decade away, former California first lady Maria Shriver is returning to NBC News for a job where she will concentrate on the roles of women in American life. Shriver … |
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 |
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The Scoop: Beastie Boys memoir, Bob Hope auction, Lawyer speaks up on Jackson’s lifeBeastie Boys memoir planned The Beastie Boys want it all on the record. The iconic hip-hop group has a deal with Spiegel & Grau, an imprint of Random House Inc., for an illustrated oral history. … |
Monday, April 29, 2013 |
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Bob Hope items to be auctioned for Calif. charityHundreds of personal items, including antiques, artwork and furniture once owned by Bob Hope and his wife, Dolores, will be auctioned to benefit a Southern California charity. The Daily News of Los Angeles reports (http://bit.ly/11tF2Zk) … |
Monday, April 29, 2013 |
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Lawyer details Jackson’s life, struggle with drugsMichael Jackson’s family and friends knew he was addicted to prescription medications, but the only ones who refused to acknowledge it were the promoters of his ill-fated final series of comeback concerts, an attorney for … |
Sunday, April 28, 2013 |
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Navajo the chosen one for new ‘Star Wars’ dubNavajo the chosen one for new ‘Star Wars’ dub In the new translation of “Star Wars,” Darth Vader is Luke’s bizhe’e. The classic 1977 film that launched a science fiction empire and revealed the force … |
Monday, April 29, 2013 |
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‘Iron Man 3’ rules the world“Iron Man 3” was the heavy-lifter at theaters with a colossal overseas debut that overshadowed a gang of mercenary bodybuilders in a sleepy pre-summer weekend at the domestic box office. The Marvel Studios superhero sequel … |
Friday, April 26, 2013 |
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Matthew McConaughey says he’s listened to criticsMatthew McConaughey, who’s getting praise from critics for his role in the new movie “Mud,” says he’s found a way to make negative reviews a positive learning experience. McConaughey won best supporting male actor at … |
Friday, April 26, 2013 |
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Hill says she signed with Sony to pay taxesLauryn Hill says she has signed with Sony to pay her overdue taxes. Hill pleaded guilty last year to not paying federal taxes on $1.8 million earned from 2005 to 2007. The 37-year-old posted on … |
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Thursday, April 25, 2013 |
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The Scoop: Neil Diamond’s ‘Sweet Caroline’ sales up 597%; Brown awarding Ben Affleck with honorary degree; Stephen King donates to Maine gun control advocacy group; TV captioning service has apologized to Zooey Deschanel for labeling her a Marathon Bombing suspect; Alexandria, Va., ranked No. 1 on Amazon.com’s well read cities list‘Sweet Caroline’ sales up 597% Sales for Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” are up by 597 percent a week after the tune became a source of comfort after the explosions at the Boston Marathon. Nielsen SoundScan … |
Wednesday, April 24, 2013 |
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The Scoop: Germany: Bieber’s monkey going nowhere; TV reporter says he’s fired for profanity on airBieber’s monkey stuck in Germany German customs authorities say Justin Bieber’s monkey is going nowhere, despite a request of the animal shelter where it’s living that it go to a zoo. Mally the monkey was … |
Thursday, April 18, 2013 |
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2014 Golden Globes to be held Jan. 12, ahead of Oscar nominationsLOS ANGELES – The 2014 Golden Globe Awards will be held on Sunday, Jan. 12, the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. announced Thursday. … |
Thursday, April 18, 2013 |
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Robin Roberts briefly hospitalized, will return to ‘GMA’ next weekLOS ANGELES – Two months after resuming her duties on “Good Morning America,” Robin Roberts revealed she was hospitalized last week. Roberts offered the news on her Facebook page Thursday morning in addressing her absence … |
Thursday, April 18, 2013 |
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Van Dyke undergoing tests for ‘cranial throbbing’LOS ANGELES – A spokesman for Dick Van Dyke says the actor is undergoing tests for “cranial throbbing” that’s causing him to lose sleep. Spokesman Bob Palmer said Thursday the 87-year-old Van Dyke has been … |
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 |
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‘Friends’ reunion will never happen: Here’s whyShut up, Internet. ShutupshutupshuuuuutUP!!! The “Friends” reunion is not happening. This rumor, this tired, hackneyed drivel of a rumor, pops up reliably every few months, like an Elvis sighting. It’s almost turned into the beginning … |
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 |
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Fox removes ‘Family Guy’ episode from websitesNEW YORK (AP) – Fox has pulled from websites a recent episode of “Family Guy” that depicts mass deaths at the Boston Marathon, and has no immediate plans to air it again. Fox spokeswoman Gaude … |
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 |
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The Scoop: Rihanna cancels Houston show because of illness; Faith Hill says she won’t do ‘SNF’ theme this yearRihanna cancels Houston show Rihanna has canceled another date on her latest tour because she is ill. Live Nation says the Grammy-winning singer is unable to perform at Monday’s concert in Houston “as a result … |
Monday, April 15, 2013 |
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This is The Scoop for Monday, April 15‘42’ scores, Cruise strong Baseball has scored a rare hit in Hollywood, while another American institution – Tom Cruise – has delivered his latest hit overseas. The Jackie Robinson tale “42” took in $27.3 million … |
Thursday, April 11, 2013 |
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The Scoop: Kardashian, mom, on witness list in divorce case; Flavor Flav felony case headed for trial in VegasFlavor Flav case headed for trial Entertainer Flavor Flav is facing a trial on felony charges that he threatened his longtime girlfriend’s 17-year-old son with a butcher knife during a family argument. The 54-year-old former … |
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 |
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The Scoop: Adam Levine to receive BMI’s pop President’s Award; David Geffen donates $25M for academy museum; Ex-’Pretty Little Liars’ actor pleads guilty in NY; Stephen Colbert lures Bill Clinton to TwitterLevine to receive BMI’ award Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine for president? Sort of. Broadcast Music Inc. announced Monday that Levine will receive the President’s Award at the 61st annual BMI Pop Awards on May … |
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 |
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The Scoop: ‘Judge Judy’ gets 2 more years with new TV deal; Halle Berry, Michael Kors launch Watch Hunger Stop2 more years for ‘Judge Judy’ Judy Sheindlin and CBS Television Distribution said Monday that the feisty former New York state judge has signed on for two more years of “Judge Judy.” It’s one of … |
Monday, April 8, 2013 |
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The Scoop: ‘Mad Men’ returns, Academy of Country Music Awards, ‘Vikings’ gets second season‘Mad Men’ returns on AMC Times change, people mostly don’t. Especially on “Mad Men.” Which is why it doesn’t matter that Matthew Weiner, creator of AMC’s set-in-the-’60s series, again asked critics not to mention what … |
Friday, April 5, 2013 |
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They’re rolling: Stones add 2 shows to their tourIf you’re upset that the Rolling Stones won’t be coming to your city on their upcoming tour, don’t be too stressed – the rockers say more shows may be added. “Normally when you announce a … |
Friday, April 5, 2013 |
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Ellen Gray: ‘Mad Men’ returns with puzzle or twoTimes change, people mostly don’t. Especially on “Mad Men.” Which is why it doesn’t matter that Matthew Weiner, creator of AMC’s set-in-the-’60s series, is again asking critics not to mention what year it is when … |
Friday, April 5, 2013 |
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The Scoop: Bilboard Awards, WWE suit settled, Jerry Springer to host “Tabloid”Billboard Awards get Swift, Bieber Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber will hit the stage at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 19. Billboard announced Wednesday that Bruno Mars and R&B; singer Miguel … |
Thursday, April 4, 2013 |
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The Scoop: Jay Leno out, Jimmy Fallon in next springLeno out, Fallon in next spring NBC on Wednesday announced its long-rumored switch in late night, replacing Jay Leno at the “Tonight” show with Jimmy Fallon and moving the iconic franchise back to New York. … |
Wednesday, April 3, 2013 |
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The Scoop: CBS News anchor Rebecca Jarvis heads to ABC; John, Taupin honored by Songwriters Hall of Fame; Suit says Huffington Post founder trashed NYC loftSuit: Huffington trashed NYC loft A lawsuit accuses Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington of trashing a New York City loft that she leased from a documentary filmmaker. Huffington calls the allegations false. Filmmaker Eric Steel … |
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 |
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The Scoop: ‘BUCKWILD’ star, 2 others found dead in W.Va.‘BUCKWILD’ cast member dies A cast member of the MTV reality show “BUCKWILD” was found dead Monday in a sport utility vehicle in a ditch along with his uncle and a third, unidentified person, authorities … |
Monday, April 1, 2013 |
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The Scoop: Caroline Kennedy returns to poetry, Redford to star in ‘Captain America,’ Freeze wipes out German flea circusCaroline Kennedy returns to poetry Beginning work a few years ago on her latest book, an anthology of poems for young people, Caroline Kennedy found herself looking through one of her mother’s scrapbooks. She burst … |
Friday, March 29, 2013 |
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Rapper Lil Wayne says he’s an epilepticLil Wayne says he’s an epileptic and has had seizures for years. In an interview with Los Angeles-based radio station Power 106 on Thursday, the 30-year-old rapper said epilepsy caused his most recent health scare … |
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Friday, March 29, 2013 |
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Diving mishap still stings LouieDiving mishap still stings Louie Comedian Louie Anderson says he’s been in pain all week from a recent diving mishap during a taping of the ABC celebrity diving show “Splash.” Anderson, who weighs more than … |
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Thursday, March 28, 2013 |
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The Scoop, March 28, 2013: Star power can’t lift ‘American Idol’; Alec Baldwin donates to RI high school chess teamStar power can’t lift ‘American Idol’ The producers at “American Idol” wanted to shore up a dramatic slide in ratings for the show’s newest season, so they added three star judges and even allowed viewers … |
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 |
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The Scoop:The CW aims for older audience, Roberts recieves award, Amazing Race offends veterans.CW aims at a wider audience Is the audience for the CW, a network known for shows about teenage vampires and trendy high school students, getting a little long in the tooth? This season, the … |
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 |
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Legion accepts CBS apology over ‘Amazing Race’NEW YORK – The national commander of the American Legion says he accepts CBS’ apology for a passage on “The Amazing Race” where contestants visited the wreckage of an American B-52 bomber in Vietnam. The … |
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013 |
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CW aims at a wider audienceLOS ANGELES – Is the audience for the CW, a network known for shows about teenage vampires and trendy high school students, getting a little long in the tooth? This season, the median age of … |
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013 |
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ESPN gives Robin Roberts an ESPY award for courageNEW YORK (AP) – ESPN is staying in the family in giving its Arthur Ashe Courage Award to Robin Roberts at its annual ESPY awards this summer. The “Good Morning America” anchor is being saluted … |
Friday, March 22, 2013 |
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Change of coasts for ‘Tonight’ could mean a big shiftLOS ANGELES – For more than 40 years, a studio at the corner of Olive and Alameda avenues in Burbank has been churning out a show that keeps viewers up late. But with NBC’s “Tonight … |
Friday, March 22, 2013 |
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Lil Wayne ‘more than good,’ announces summer tourLOS ANGELES – Keeping up with the speculation and rumors about Lil Wayne’s health has almost become a full-time job. Thankfully, the rapper has finally surfaced in a video assuring fans that he’s more than … |
Friday, March 22, 2013 |
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Tony Bennett excited about making album with GagaNEW YORK – They haven’t hit the studio yet, but Tony Bennett says he “can’t wait” to record his next album with Lady Gaga. The 86-year-old said in an interview Thursday that he and the … |
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Alan Alda wants scientists to cut out the jargon
PepsiCo pulls Mountain Dew ad after criticism
Keith Richards: I don’t own an iPod
Tony Award nods largely skip stars for veterans
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