Entertainment
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Jefferson Starship guitarist can pursue lawsuit over band name
[ad_1] (Reuters) – A founding member of Jefferson Starship may pursue part of his lawsuit seeking to stop former bandmates from using the rock group’s name, a federal judge ruled on Friday. U.S. Magistrate Judge…
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Last blast from Gregg Allman, Southern man
[ad_1] LONDON (Reuters) – So close to death was blues rocker Gregg Allman when he was making his final album, the cover photographer did not get to his Savannah, Georgia, house in time. Instead, “Southern…
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A minute with: Woody Harrelson and Brie Larson on new film 'The Glass Castle'
[ad_1] (Reuters) – He’s had a Hollywood career that has spanned tending the bar at “Cheers” to fighting a futuristic war in “The Hunger Games”, while she won a Best Actress Oscar before turning 30.…
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Hero's welcome: Patriotic Chinese war film pulls in record $600 million
[ad_1] BEIJING (Reuters) – A film depicting a Chinese hero saving the day in a war-torn African country has become China’s highest-grossing film, pulling in more than 4 billion yuan ($600.11 million) at the box…
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Taylor Swift says DJ subjected her to long, 'horrifying' grope
[ad_1] DENVER (Reuters) – Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Taylor Swift testified on Thursday she was subjected to a “very long” and “intentional” grope by a Colorado disc jockey who appeared to be drunk during a photo session…
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Ex-Fox News host O'Reilly debuts 'No Spin News' webcast
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly has launched his first “No Spin News” online show with a format that closely follows the brand of conservative politics and pugnacious punditry that…
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Seeking bigfoot: TV naturalist Attenborough gets comic homage
[ad_1] EDINBURGH (Reuters) – Did you hear the one about the British naturalist, the marmot, the grizzly bear and the South African poacher? A one-man show at the Edinburgh Fringe, part of the world’s biggest…
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Bruce Springsteen Broadway-bound for solo 'words and music' show
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Bruce Springsteen is headed to Broadway for an eight-week solo theater run that he says will feature “just me, the guitar, the piano and the words and music.” “Springsteen on Broadway” will…
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Oscar-winning Coen brothers to bring Western anthology series to Netflix
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Oscar-winning filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen are transitioning to the small screen with a new Western anthology for Netflix Inc, the online streaming company said on Wednesday, the latest talent…
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Denver DJ accused of groping Taylor Swift faces further cross-examination
[ad_1] DENVER (Reuters) – Taylor Swift’s legal team planned on Wednesday to resume cross-examining the Colorado radio personality accused of groping the recording star during a photo shoot four years ago, an allegation the former…
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Country's 'Rhinestone Cowboy' Glen Campbell dies after Alzheimer's battle
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Singer-guitarist Glen Campbell, the “Rhinestone Cowboy” who went on a farewell tour to play hits such as “Wichita Lineman” and “Gentle on My Mind” before Alzheimer’s disease robbed him of talents, died…
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Calvin Harris tops Forbes list of highest-earning DJs for fifth year
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Scottish musician Calvin Harris ruled Forbes’ annual list of electronic cash kings on Tuesday as he was named the highest-paid DJ for the fifth consecutive year, outpacing Dutch DJ Tiesto…
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Actor who wore monster suit to play first Godzilla dies aged 88
[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – The man who dressed in a rubber suit to play the original Godzilla, crashing through Japanese cities and destroying them with swipes of his massive tail, has died at the age…
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Sleeping in a dog cage, Pattinson pares down for 'Good Time' thriller
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Actor Robert Pattinson, accustomed to luxury trailers and gourmet food, was reduced to taking a catnap in a dog cage on the set of his latest movie “Good Time,” a…
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Netflix buys comics publisher Millarworld to feed films and TV
[ad_1] (Reuters) – Netflix Inc on Monday said it has bought comics publisher Millarworld, bringing on board renowned comic book writer Mark Millar and a host of character francises it can mine for TV shows…
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Taylor Swift in federal court over groping allegation
[ad_1] DENVER (Reuters) – Taylor Swift might turn up in a federal court in Denver on Monday as lawyers for the pop star and a Colorado radio personality start jury selection for dueling lawsuits over…
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Box office: 'Dark Tower' leads slow weekend with $19.5 million, 'Detroit' stumbles
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – As the dog days of summer drag on, a trio of wide releases are kicking off the August box office with a whimper. The weekend’s leader is “The Dark Tower.”…
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German techno band faces charges for Crimea concert: Ukraine envoy
[ad_1] BERLIN (Reuters) – German techno band Scooter faces significant legal consequences for performing at a festival in the Crimea region of Ukraine that was annexed by Russia in 2014, the Ukrainian ambassador to Germany…
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New 'Game of Thrones' episode leaks online through HBO partner
[ad_1] (Reuters) – The unaired fourth episode of the new season of HBO’s hit series “Game of Thrones” has been leaked online, the premium channel’s distribution partner Star India said on Friday. “We take this…
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No bad behavior please: Grammys cleans up act to meet China demands
[ad_1] BEIJING (Reuters) – The Grammys is looking to break into China, but it will have to do so without the help of some of its top stars – Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga among…
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Apple Music banks on 'Carpool Karaoke' fans paying for star pairings
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Will Smith gate-crashing a wedding party or John Legend and Alicia Keys serenading a woman at a launderette are just some of the reasons Apple Inc hopes viewers will pay…
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'Will & Grace' return promises laughs, and a touch of Trump
[ad_1] BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (Reuters) – Comedy “Will & Grace,” the television show credited with bringing gay men and women into mainstream pop culture long before gay marriage was legal, will return in September for…
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Lionel Richie, Gloria Estefan lead 2017 Kennedy Center honorees
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Veteran musician Lionel Richie, hip-hop star and actor LL Cool J and Cuban-American singer and actress Gloria Estefan will receive the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors this year, CBS network said…
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Bieber says he's 'never going to be perfect' after tour cancellation
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Justin Bieber offered a mea culpa to his fans saying he was “never going to be perfect” but hoped to learn from his mistakes, after a tumultuous week in which…
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Kanye West sues tour insurers for $10 million over canceled shows
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Rapper Kanye West has sued Lloyd’s of London for nearly $10 million in insurance payouts he claims he is owed after canceling his tour last year when he was hospitalized…
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HBO conducts forensic review to understand scope of hack
[ad_1] (Reuters) – HBO’s chief said on Wednesday that the company is conducting a forensic review of its computer systems to better understand the scope of a cyber attack that surfaced over the weekend. Entertainment…
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Lana Del Rey tops Billboard chart, Linkin Park sales climb
[ad_1] LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Lana Del Rey landed her second chart-topping record and led a slew of new albums in the Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday, while Linkin Park experienced a sales surge…
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Role as racist 'Detroit' cop took actor Poulter to 'frightening place'
[ad_1] DETROIT (Reuters) – The sadistic, racist police officer at the center of the movie “Detroit” may be one of the more terrifying characters seen on film this year. Playing him was equally frightening, according…
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'Fun Mom Dinner' cast says film mirrors real bonds between mothers
[ad_1] (Reuters) – A raunchy comedy about four women on a night out that takes an unexpected turn resembles real life connections that mothers form with each other after having children, the lead actresses of…
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'Top Chef' host 'paralyzed with fear' by Teamsters: prosecutor
[ad_1] BOSTON (Reuters) – Four Teamsters union members threatened violence and shouted slurs to extort jobs from a production company filming “Top Chef” around the Boston area in 2014, leaving host Padma Lakshmi “paralyzed with…





