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Britney Spears begins long-term Las Vegas gig

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Britney Spears comienza una residencia de dos años en el Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino de Las Vegas el viernes por la noche, justo a tiempo para cautivar a la multitud que visita la ciudad para recibir el Año Nuevo.

 
 

2 Pussy Riot members released from prison

KRASNOYARSK, Russia (AP) — The last two imprisoned individuals of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot walked free Monday, criticizing the amnesty measure that released them as a publicity stunt, with one calling for a boycott of the Winter Olympics to protest Russia’s human rights record.

 
 

In ‘Duck Dynasty’ hometown local loyalty prevails

In ‘Duck Dynasty’ hometown local loyalty prevails

WEST MONROE, La. (AP) — "Religion. Household. Geese." It's the unofficial motto for the domestic featured within the TV truth express Duck Dynasty and that homespun philosophy permeates nearly the whole thing on this small north Louisiana town.

 
 

Lawrence beats Cyrus, Netflix for top entertainer

Lawrence beats Cyrus, Netflix for top entertainer

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The struggle for AP entertainer of the year got here right down to the Woman on Fireplace and the Queen of Twerk.

 
 

Santana reunites with ex-bandmate, now homeless

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A information reporter for a San Francisco tv station has reunited rock guitarist Carolos Santana with a former bandmate he hadn’t considered in many years and who now lives on the streets of Oakland.

 
 

‘The Hobbit’ holds off ‘Anchorman 2′ with $31.5M

‘The Hobbit’ holds off ‘Anchorman 2′ with $31.5M

NEW YORK (AP) — On a busy pre-Christmas weekend on the box place of work, “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” held off a very different sequel, “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.”  

 
 

Beyonce talks surprise album, success at NYC event

Beyonce talks surprise album, success at NYC event

NEW YORK (AP) — Despite all the arduous work she put in on the songs and videos from her new album, Beyonce had her doubts minutes earlier than its surprise unencumber.

 
 

UK safety inspectors check all 52 London theaters

UK safety inspectors check all 52 London theaters

LONDON (AP) — Authorities inspected all fifty two of London’s famed West Finish theaters Friday, seeking to reassure theatergoers that the city’s stylish however growing older venues are secure after chunks of plaster fell from the Apollo Theatre’s ceiling, injuring 79 folks.  

 
 

Nigella Lawson’s ex-assistants acquitted of fraud

Nigella Lawson’s ex-assistants acquitted of fraud

LONDON (AP) — Two former assistants to Nigella Lawson and her ex-husband had been acquitted of fraud Friday, ending a trial by which allegations of unauthorized employee spending on luxurious goods have been overshadowed via titillating glimpses into the famous person cook's tumultuous residence lifestyles.

 
 

Usher says Bieber’s mishaps are part of growing up

Usher says Bieber’s mishaps are part of growing up

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Usher says though Justin Bieber had a wild 12 months, folks shouldn't depend the pop singer out simply but.

 
 

Prince William, Kate heading down under

Prince William, Kate heading down under

LONDON (AP) — Palace officers say Prince William and his spouse, Kate, will travel to New Zealand and Australia within the spring.

 
 

Patriarch off ‘Duck Dynasty’ after gay comments

Patriarch off ‘Duck Dynasty’ after gay comments

LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Duck Dynasty" patriarch Phil Robertson — suspended from the series indefinitely after making disparaging remarks about gays — is getting some give a boost to from key followers.

 
 

Goldstein, publisher of Screw magazine, dies in NY

Goldstein, publisher of Screw magazine, dies in NY

NEW YORK (AP) — Al Goldstein, the bearded, chook-flipping publisher of Screw magazine who smashed down legal limitations in opposition to pornography and raged against politicians, prepared faith and the rest that even steered good style, died Thursday, in step with a chum. He was seventy seven.

 
 

New author to write sequel to Larsson series

STOCKHOLM (AP) — The Swedish writer of the very best-promoting “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” trilogy says it has employed an creator to jot down a sequel to the collection by Stieg Larsson, who died in 2004.

 
 

Nirvana, Kiss, Peter Gabriel headed to Rock Hall

NEW YORK (AP) — Nirvana, Kiss and Peter Gabriel will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Corridor of Popularity subsequent yr.