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Disco Queen Donna Summer dies at 63

FILE - In this May 21, 2008 file photo, Donna Summer performs during the finale of the Queen of Disco.


‘American Idol’ down to final 2 singers

This image provided by FOX-TV shows American Idol finalists Phillip Phillips, left and Jessica Sanchez taken May 17, 2012. The booming 20-year-old vocal powerhouse from Westlake, La., was revealed Thursday to have received the fewest viewer votes on the Fox talent contest, leaving bluesy 21-year-old crooner Phillip Phillips of Leesburg, Ga., and sassy 16-year-old budding diva Jessica Sanchez of San Diego, to compete for the show's record deal grand prize on next week's finale. (AP Photo/Michael Becker, FOX)“American Idol” finalist Joshua Ledet won’t be belting it out on this season’s final showdown.


Van Halen postpones summer concert dates

FILE - In this March 1, 2012 file photo, David Lee Roth, left, and Eddie Van Halen perform during a Van Halen concert at Madison Square Garden in New York. A source familiar with the band's summer tour who was not authorized to speak publicly confirms that some of Van Halen's long-scheduled performances this summer will be postponed. The group's website lists tour dates through June 26. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, File)Van Halen is postponing some dates on its summer concert tour.


Filipino Christian group protests Lady Gaga shows

Filipino Christian youths flash the thumbs-down signs as they chant 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.


Miss World boss plans Fiji trip after fiasco

In this April 15, 2012 photo released by Imagine South Pacific, beauty contestant Torika Watters poses for a photo on a beach on Tavarua Island, Fiji. A beauty pageant in Fiji that has turned into a fiasco has sparked a debate in the island nation about race, age and ethics after Watters was replaced as winner of the Miss World Fiji pageant by fellow contestant Koini Vakaloloma. (AP Photo/Imagine South Pacific, Shiri Ram) EDITORIAL USE ONLYThe 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.


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.

Prosecutors charge man with stalking Mila Kunis

FILE - In this Tuesday April 24, 2012 file photo, Mila Kunis, a cast member in the upcoming film 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.


Struggling CW network offers big schedule revamp

Rachel Bilson attends The CW Television Network's Upfront 2012 in New York, Thursday, May 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes)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.


PHOTOS: Last Dance, Donna Summer’s life

FILE - In this Dec. 11, 2009 file photo, Donna Summer performs at the conclusion of the Nobel Peace concert in Oslo, Norway. Summer, the Queen of Disco who ruled the dance floors with anthems like “Last Dance,” “Love to Love You Baby” and “Bad Girl,” has died. Her family announced her death in a statement Thursday, May 17, 2012. She was 63. (AP Photo/John McConnico, File)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


Larry King says talk show to resume this summer

Hoda Kotb, left, Larry King and Kathie Lee Gifford attend the Friars Club Roast of Betty White in New York, Wednesday, May 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes)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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Wayne Newton Sued Over Las Vegas Museum Plans Delay, Accused of Sexual Harassment – AceShowbiz


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Wayne Newton Sued Over Las Vegas Museum Plans Delay, Accused of Sexual Harassment
AceShowbiz
The lawsuit filed by CSD, LLC in Clark County District Court seeks to evict Newton and his family from their lavish estate so that works on transforming it into a museum can move forward. Wayne Newton is embroiled in a legal battle with his business
Wayne Newton LawsuitWILX-TV
Wayne Newton sued over Las Vegas museum plans amidst allegations he sexually Daily Mail
Wayne Newton sued over Las Vegas home museum plansFox News
TMZ.com -Contactmusic.com
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Posted on 18 May 2012 | 8:17 am

‘Battleship’: Glub, glub – MiamiHerald.com


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'Battleship': Glub, glub
MiamiHerald.com
By COLIN COVERT "Battleship" is all wet. The film boasts a destroyer's wallop of visual effects, but not enough brains to fill a dinghy. Its cliches-in-a-blender plot and clunker dialogue will disappoint anyone who hoped that basing a movie on a
Movie Review: 'Battleship'Daily Bruin
MILITARY: Modern 'Battleship' is also tribute to classic Navy historyNorth County Times
Movie Projector: 'Avengers' to torpedo 'Battleship' in theatersLos Angeles Times
TheNewsTribune.com -Cherry Hill Courier Post -HeraldNet
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Posted on 18 May 2012 | 8:02 am

Joshua Ledet voted off ‘Idol’ – The Daily Advertiser


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Joshua Ledet voted off 'Idol'
The Daily Advertiser
In this May 9 photo released by Fox, contestant Josh Ledet performs on t "American Idol," in Los Angeles. Ledet was voted off on Thursday. Joshua Ledet's run has come to an end. The "American Idol" finalist from Westlake received the fewest votes on
'American Idol' Results: Who's Going to the Finals?The Daily Blabber from iVillage
Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips to fight the final battle on American IdolVancouver Sun
It's a Phillip versus Jessica final! Hot favourite Joshua Ledet goes home in Daily Mail
MyFox Los Angeles -New York Daily News
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Posted on 18 May 2012 | 7:52 am

Johns foes firm up up – New York Post


New York Post

Johns foes firm up up
New York Post
By TODD VENEZIA The rubdown artist known as John Doe No. 2 fired his original attorney, Okorie Okorocha, yesterday and hired Allred to handle his $2 million sexual-battery claim against Travolta. The surprise move came just days after another Travolta
Gloria Allred Is Reppin' John Doe #2 Too!PerezHilton.com
Travolta sexual battery lawsuit withdrawn, but case may go onCNN International
John Travolta: 2nd suit off, Okorocha out, Allred angry, and more!Los Angeles Times
E! Online -TVNZ -TMZ.com
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Posted on 18 May 2012 | 7:42 am

Donna Summer dies at 63; diva of disco – Los Angeles Times


Los Angeles Times

Donna Summer dies at 63; diva of disco
Los Angeles Times
An icon of dance music, Donna Summer left an enduring legacy that helped open the way to techno and house music. As a disco icon, Donna Summer projected an empowering African American femininity that would influence artists from Grace Jones to Beyonce
Disco Queen Donna Summer dies at 63 The Associated Press
Donna Summer: 9/11 Gave Me CancerTMZ.com
Singer Donna Summer dies at 63The Press Association
San Francisco Chronicle -MTV UK
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Posted on 18 May 2012 | 7:39 am

A contemporary space in the new Barnes Foundation – Philadelphia Daily News


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A contemporary space in the new Barnes Foundation
Philadelphia Daily News
By Roberta Fallon This weekend, all eyes are focused on the Parkway as the Barnes Foundation marks the opening of its new building and the arrival of its extraordinary art collection to Philadelphia. Of course the biggest change for the Barnes
A Museum, Reborn, Remains True to Its Old Self, Only BetterNew York Times
Barnes Art Thrives in $150 Million Philadelphia HomeBusinessWeek
Philadelphia's New Jewel: The Barnes, Part 5CBS Local
Washington Post -The Associated Press  -ArtfixDaily
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Posted on 18 May 2012 | 7:05 am

Reuters Entertainment News Summary – Chicago Tribune


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Reuters Entertainment News Summary
Chicago Tribune
Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs. Sorkin says Jobs movie won't be straight biography NEW YORK (Reuters) – Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin hasn't yet figured out how to put the life of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs on the silver
Sorkin To Eschew Cradle-To-Grave Route In Jobs Biopic; Woz Hired As AdvisorAppAdvice
Aaron Sorkin Comments on Steve Jobs Film; Steve Wozniak On Board to AdviseTheHDRoom
Sorkin says Jobs movie won't be straight biographyReuters
Entertainment Weekly -Los Angeles Times -New York Daily News
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Posted on 18 May 2012 | 6:13 am

Betty White brings laughter, love for animals to D.C. – WTOP


WTOP

Betty White brings laughter, love for animals to D.C.
WTOP
Actress and animal advocate Betty White greets Uggie the dog, from the Oscar-winning film 'The Artist,' at a Godiva-sponsored Friars Club Roast honoring White, Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the Sheraton Hotel in New York. At right is comedian Jeff Ross.
Betty White Meets Up with Uggie at Friars Club Roast; Gets Ridiculous Love Gather Celebs News Channel
Betty White roast: Superlatives for the most super ninetysomething of all Entertainment Weekly
Betty White roast: Superlatives for the most super ninetysomething of allCNN
AceShowbiz -USA TODAY -New York Daily News
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Posted on 18 May 2012 | 5:23 am

Grey’s Anatomy Finale Shocker: Shonda Rhimes Confirms Two Stars Are … – E! Online


E! Online

Grey's Anatomy Finale Shocker: Shonda Rhimes Confirms Two Stars Are
E! Online
Grey's Anatomy's season finale rocked fans to the core tonight, as a certain fan favorite met a gruesome, horrible and shocking death. And another doctor said farewell. Read on only if you've seen the finale. So are these two stars really gone for good
'Grey's Anatomy' season finale recap: A Grey Goes DownEntertainment Weekly
'Grey's Anatomy' Creator Offers Insight to Two Big Exits in Season FinaleAceShowbiz
'Grey's Anatomy': Shonda Rhimes Confirms Two Stars Will ExitHollywood Reporter
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Posted on 18 May 2012 | 5:18 am

Box office preview: Will ‘Battleship’ sink ‘The Avengers’? – Entertainment Weekly


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Box office preview: Will 'Battleship' sink 'The Avengers'?
Entertainment Weekly
by John Young Three new wide releases will attempt to dethrone the almighty Avengers this weekend: the board-game-meets-alien-invasion action flick Battleship, the ensemble pregnancy comedy What to Expect When You're Expecting, and the latest
Box Office Preview: 'Avengers' Expected to Sink 'Battleship'Hollywood Reporter
"Avengers" may sink "Battleship's" US launchReuters
Can 'Battleship' Big Guns Sink 'The Avengers' at Box Office?TheWrap
Variety
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Posted on 18 May 2012 | 2:20 am