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Stuntman and ‘Smokey’ director Hal Needham dies

Stuntman and ‘Smokey’ director Hal Needham dies

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hal Needham, a prime Hollywood stuntman who turned to directing rousing action films including "Smokey and the Bandit" and "The Cannonball Run," has died. He used to be 82.

 
 

Jay-Z defends deal with store accused of profiling

Jay-Z defends deal with store accused of profiling

NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z — underneath rising power to back out of a collaboration with the luxurious store Barneys New York after it was accused of racially profiling two black buyers — stated Saturday he is being unfairly “demonized” for simply ready to listen to the entire tips.  

 
 

Marcia Wallace dies, voice of ‘Simpsons’ Krabappel

Marcia Wallace dies, voice of ‘Simpsons’ Krabappel

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marcia Wallace, the voice of scoffing schoolteacher Edna Krabappel on "The Simpsons," whose clever-cracking characters on "The Bob Newhart Express" and other top-time hits endeared her to generations of TV viewers, has died.

 
 

Elle honors actresses age 21 to 89 at annual party

Elle honors actresses age 21 to 89 at annual party

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood could also be cutthroat, however Elle’s Ladies in Hollywood party is all about sisterhood.  

 
 

Cee Lo Green pleads not guilty in felony drug case

Cee Lo Green pleads not guilty in felony drug case

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cee Lo Green pleaded now not guilty on Monday to giving a girl ecstasy at a Los Angeles restaurant during a 2012 dinner, and prosecutors declined to file a rape rely towards the singer as a result of insufficient proof.

 
 

Dolly Parton suffers minor injuries in car crash

Dolly Parton suffers minor injuries in car crash

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton is home resting after being treated and released for minor injuries she suffered in a automobile crash she described as "a fender bender."

 
 

Rock Hall of Famers, kids celebrate Darlene Love

Rock Hall of Famers, kids celebrate Darlene Love

NEW YORK (AP) — She's a riot in stilettos and an ever-present smile.

 
 

‘The Lion King’ to set new milestone on Broadway

‘The Lion King’ to set new milestone on Broadway

NEW YORK (AP) — "The Lion King" has more cause to roar — it's on p.c. to finish the week as the primary Broadway express to earn $1 billion.

 
 

Afternoon delight: McCartney surprises London fans

Afternoon delight: McCartney surprises London fans

LONDON (AP) — People who lunch at Covent Garden are used to jugglers, mimes and street musicians vying for his or her attention — and a spare coin or two — but Friday's performer didn't hassle to go the hat.

 
 

Pynchon, Lahiri finalists for National Book Awards

Pynchon, Lahiri finalists for National Book Awards

NEW YORK (AP) — Thomas Pynchon, Jhumpa Lahiri and George Saunders have been among the many finalists Wednesday for the National e-Book Awards.

 
 

Hillary Clinton honored for her work on HIV/AIDS

Hillary Clinton honored for her work on HIV/AIDS

NEW YORK (AP) — Elton John honored Hillary Rodham Clinton for her work to lend a hand those affected by HIV and AIDS at an annual event for his groundwork.

 
 

Nirvana, Ronstadt among Rock Hall of Fame noms

Nirvana, Ronstadt among Rock Hall of Fame noms

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nirvana, Linda Ronstadt, Peter Gabriel, Hall and Oates, and The Replacements are amongst first-time nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

 
 

Thai bar owner arrested following Rihanna’s tweets

Thai bar owner arrested following Rihanna’s tweets

BANGKOK (AP) — Thai authorities have arrested a bar proprietor in reference to a lewd intercourse express mentioned in racy tweets by using pop star Rihanna throughout her up to date trip to Thailand, officers said Monday, two weeks after an Instagram photograph of Rihanna with a safe primate ended […]

 
 

Bridget Jones is back in ‘Mad About the Boy’

Bridget Jones is back in ‘Mad About the Boy’

LONDON (AP) — Readers, there may be just right information and unhealthy news. Bridget Jones is again. But — brace yourselves — Mark Darcy is dead.

 
 

‘Gravity’ eclipses ‘Phillips’ at box office

‘Gravity’ eclipses ‘Phillips’ at box office

LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Gravity" gained't be held down.