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 Malcolm X bio among finalists for new book prize: the Andrew Carnegie MedalNEW YORK, N.Y. - A Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of Malcolm X and a bestseller about Catherine the Great are among the finalists for a new literary prize. The American Library Association and the Carnegie Corporation of New York announced the nominees for the Andrew Carnegie Medals for
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 'Blown Away' by Carrie Underwood tops HMV Canada CD sales chartThe following is HMV Canada's top 10 CDs based on national sales for the week ending May 19. CDs 1 Blown Away _ Carrie Underwood 2 Trespassing _ Adam Lambert 3 21 _ Adele 4 Making Mirrors _ Gotye 5 Rise of the Fenix _ Tenacious D 6 Blunderbuss _ Jack White 7 Up All Night _ One
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 Got story? Hollywood happy to build narratives, characters around popular brandsLOS ANGELES, Calif. - Hollywood is known for snatching up bestselling books and turning them into big-screen blockbusters: "Twilight," ''Harry Potter," ''The Hunger Games," ''The Help" and countless others. But the adaptations hitting theatres this week didn't need a novel's characters or
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 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans adds 4th day of concerts to spotlight rising starsNEW ORLEANS - 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. The up-and-comers will perform on the festival's opening day, July 5. Rising stars Diggy
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 International bluegrass awards show moving to Raleigh from Nashville starting next yearRALEIGH, N.C. - The International Bluegrass Music Association is bringing its weeklong convention and awards show to Raleigh from Nashville for three years, beginning in 2013. The News & Observer of Raleigh reported (http://bit.ly/KPKLlE) that the association said Wednesday that it's moving the
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 Fan Bingbing's nostalgic nod to Ancient China on Cannes red carpetCANNES, France - 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. The Chinese actress wore an elegant pale strapless gown by her friend Christopher Bu, decorated with bright floral designs
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 Donna Summer, Grammy-winning Queen of Disco, dies at 63NEW YORK, N.Y. - Disco queen Donna Summer, whose pulsing anthems such as "Last Dance," ''Love to Love You Baby" and "Bad Girls" became the soundtrack for a glittery age of sex, drugs, dance and flashy clothes, has died. She was 63. Her family released a statement saying Summer died Thursday
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 'Spider-Man' producers ordered to turn over documents to ex-stuntmanNEW YORK, N.Y. - 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. Justice Ellen M. Coin of State
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 'Three Cups of Tea' readers take case to federal appeals courtHELENA, Mont. - Four people who bought Greg Mortenson's books are taking their claims of fraud against the humanitarian to a federal appeals court. Last month, U.S. District Judge Sam Haddon dismissed their lawsuit that alleged that Mortenson, his publisher, his co-author and his charity lied in...
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 Taylor Swift gives $4M to Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum for children's education centreNASHVILLE, Tenn. - Taylor Swift has taught a generation of kids to appreciate country music over the last five years. Now, she's donating $4 million to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to make sure that education continues. The gift is the largest given to the museum by an artist and is
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 'House' to end 8 seasons of painful recognition with Hugh Laurie's pill-popping medical sleuthNEW YORK, N.Y. - It will be painful saying goodbye to "House." The Fox medical drama concludes its eight-season run Monday with a series finale at 9 p.m. EDT, preceded by a one-hour retrospective. And with that, Hugh Laurie will be done as the show's abrasive champion, Dr. Gregory House --
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 Louisiana coroner determines star of reality TV show 'Swamp People' died from natural causesDONALDSONVILLE, La. - Authorities in Louisiana say a man who starred in the reality television show "Swamp People" died from natural causes. Ascension Parish Sheriff Jeff Wiley says the parish coroner, Dr. John Fraiche, made that determination after a preliminary autopsy on Mitchell
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 Glenn Frey says side projects like new covers album invigorating for return to the EaglesNEW YORK, N.Y. - You can thank Clint Eastwood for setting the stage for Glenn Frey's latest solo record, "After Hours." His impromptu performances at a few of Eastwood's golf benefits ignited the spark for the Eagles guitarist to record his favourite standards. Frey covers acts like Tony
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 Cricket group wants Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan banned from Mumbai stadium after scuffleNEW DELHI - An official with an Indian cricket league says the group has filed a police complaint against Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan after a scuffle at a stadium in the city. Mumbai Cricket Association official Nitin Dalal said Thursday that the association has also demanded that Khan be
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 CW network makes big schedule revamp hoping for turnaroundNEW YORK, N.Y. - 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. The network said Thursday that its new series include a modern take on "Beauty and the Beast," an action drama "Arrow" based on
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 A clown at Cannes: Bill Murray soaks up the French Riviera, enthralling festivalCANNES, France - Clad in a plaid jacket that could have come out of Rodney Dangerfield's wardrobe in "Caddyshack," Bill Murray clashed with traditional Cannes fashion but made the most of the film festival in every other way. Murray has been soaking up the atmosphere on the French Riviera, where
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 Marion Cotillard battles tragedy in Jacques Audiard Cannes film 'Rust and Bone'CANNES, France - Jacques Audiard's new movie features poverty, bare-knuckle fighting and a killer whale attack. The French director says it's a sunny romance. "Rust and Bone" -- a strange and surprising love story starring Academy Award-winning French actress Marion Cotillard ("La Vie En Rose")
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 Cannes entry 'After the Battle' turns Egypt's messy revolution into dramaCANNES, France - If there were a prize for most topical movie at the Cannes Film Festival, it would go to "After the Battle." Egyptian director Yousry Nasrallah's film depicts the aftermath of last year's overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak -- filmed while the uprising and its uncertain
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 Nick Stahl, 'Terminator 3' actor who played John Connor, reported missingLOS ANGELES, Calif. - Los Angeles police say "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" actor Nick Stahl has been reported missing by his wife. Police Officer Cleon Joseph confirmed on Thursday that the missing persons report was filed this week and the 32-year-old actor hasn't been found. The Los...
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 Review: French drama 'Polisse' a meaty, unflinching look at child abuse"Polisse" feels like the two-hour pilot for the kind of meaty cop drama that could only exist on cable television, one you'd want to program into your DVR to watch all season long. The subject matter is inherently repulsive -- crimes against children -- yet the film itself, which won the jury
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 Broadway's 'Death of a Salesman' with Philip Seymour Hoffman recoups its investmentNEW YORK, N.Y. - The revival of "Death of a Salesman" might be terribly sad, but producers are very happy. The production revealed Wednesday that it will recoup its $3.1 million capitalization this week. The show, which has netted seven Tony Award nominations, stars Philip Seymour Hoffman, Linda
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 Quiara Alegria Hudes's Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'Water by the Spoonful' to land in New YorkNEW YORK, N.Y. - Quiara Alegria Hudes's Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Water by the Spoonful," about an Iraq war veteran struggling to find his place in the world, will land in New York in December. Off-Broadway's Second Stage Theatre said Wednesday it will produce the work as part of its next
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 Bestselling author Mitch Albom's latest, 'The Time Keeper,' set for release Aug. 28DETROIT - Mitch Albom's publisher says the bestselling author's latest book will be released this summer. Hyperion announced Wednesday that "The Time Keeper" comes out Aug. 28. It marks Albom's return to fiction. His last book, 2009's "Have a Little Faith," was nonfiction. His most recent
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 Game over: Tia Mowry, star of hit BET series 'The Game,' not returning for season 6NEW YORK, N.Y. - The game is over for Tia Mowry: The star of the hit BET series "The Game" won't appear in the show's sixth season. Mowry's representative confirmed the news Wednesday. No details were provided. Season five of "The Game" is currently airing on BET. Mowry stars as Melanie
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 Will Ferguson explores Internet scam, human endurance in new novel '419'TORONTO - It begins with a single email: "Dear Sir, I am the daughter of an exiled Nigerian diplomat, and I need your help ..." While researching various scams for his 2007 Depression-era novel "Spanish Fly," author Will Ferguson came across a reference to 419, the advance fee fraud that today
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