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March 21, 2012

No ordinary circus, the ‘Cirque’ comes to town

What sets this latest Cirque du Soleil show apart from its usual performances — such as in Las Vegas — is that…

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Nobel laureates honor Penn

In Haiti, actor Sean Penn brushed aside mockery in the media for his penchant for taking up causes. Someone, he said, had…

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Harry Potter actor jailed

An actor in the Harry Potter movies was jailed for two years Tuesday for his role in riots that swept London last…

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‘SVU’ co-star lands CBS legal drama

“Law & Order: SVU” costar Stephanie March has just landed a key role in a CBS drama pilot….

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‘Game of Thrones’ star gets dirty

“Game of Thrones,” the wonderfully bloody and lustful series, is back for a second season starting April 1 on HBO….

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Tom Hanks apologizes for involvement in blackface skit at 2004 fundraiser

Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks is apologizing for appearing in a fund-raising skit along with a person in blackface in 2004….

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Israel to ban underweight models in attempt to curb spread of eating disorders

A new Israeli law is trying to fight the spread of eating disorders by banning underweight models from local advertising and requiring…

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Sir Patrick Stewart to Host the 71st Annual Peabody Awards

Jordan Zakarin The “Star Trek: Next Generation” star will emcee the digital media honors on May 21st.read more…

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Weak Film Business Hits Highlight’s Sales, Profits

Scott Roxborough Strong Swiss Franc also hits bottom line at media group, which controls Germany’s Constantin Film.read more…

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British Government to Introduce Tax Credits For Million Dollar-Plus Budgeted TV Shows

Stuart Kemp Disney and HBO Among TV producers targeted to bring high end production to U.K. shores.read more…

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Consumer Reports rate frozen, chain bagels ‘very good’

It’s a schmear job. Everyone knows the best bagels come fresh from their local bagel shop — except the “experts” at Consumer…

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'Hunger Games': Why Peeta Mellark Is A Badass

Happy Hunger Games! In just a few short days, “The Hunger Games” will at long last hit the big screen. And, though…

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Rihanna Is Bullshit, Says 60-Something Known for Face Paint, Elaborate Stage Show [Music]

Legendary dipshit Gene Simmons is taking KISS and Motley Crue on tour. What’s that going to be like? Take it away, Gene:…

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How to Write a New York Times Weather Story [Journalismism]

Whenever the first snow falls, or the first hot day of summer strikes, or when the heat gives way to autumn’s crisp…

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Joe Biden Makes Terrible, Lubrication-Based Dirty Joke [Video]

Joe Biden, in character as always, made a terrible joke about lubrication yesterday at the White House reception for Irish prime minster…

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‘Chernobyl Diaries’ Trailer: Nuclear Horror Story

The creator of the ‘Paranormal Activity’ franchise has written a new horror story set in the nuclear wasteland of Chernobyl. Check out…

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Susan Sarandon: How I Stay Sexy at 65

The star talks to PEOPLE about aging in Hollywood, her body and her new single life…

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Dr. Dre, ‘American Idol’ Mentor Jimmy Iovine Venture Beats Electronics Eyes Acquisition of Online Music Service MOG

Georg Szalai With Taiwanese cell phone firm HTC owning a majority stake in Beats, a deal would allow for a phone-based music…

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