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A devout Spanish woman is being roundly criticized for her attempt to restore a 19th century fresco
Avril Lavigne, Chad Kroeger Engaged
Avril Lavigne and Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger's relationship has been so quiet that few even knew they were dating. Now, after a six-month courtship, the Canadian rockers are engaged to be married.
Movie composer Marvin Hamlisch dies
Marvin Hamlisch, who composed the scores for dozens of movies including The Sting and won a Tony for A Chorus Line, has died in Los Angeles at 68.
Gore Vidal, celebrated author, playwright, dies
Gore Vidal, the author, playwright, politician and commentator whose novels, essays, plays and opinions were stamped by his immodest wit and unconventional wisdom, died Tuesday, his nephew said.
The Jeffersons' Sherman Hemsley dies
Sherman Hemsley, the American actor who played George Jefferson, first on All in the Family and later on the TV show The Jeffersons, has died. He was 74.
Jon Lord: Deep Purple's Lord of the ampsOne of the most entertaining moments on Made In Japan, Deep Purple’s 1972 live album, is a bit of barely-audible banter between an unidentified band member and the sound guy.
Broadway, film veteran Celeste Holm diesCeleste Holm, a versatile, bright-eyed blonde who soared to Broadway fame in Oklahoma! and won an Oscar in Gentleman's Agreement but whose last years were filled with financial difficulty and estrangement from her sons, died Sunday, a relative said. She w
Comedy fest poster stirs controversy
A Jewish rights group is concerned about advertisements for a show at this year's Just for Laughs festival that features a baby sporting the recognizable mustache of Adolf Hitler.
Comedian Eric Sykes dies aged 89
Eric Sykes, one of Britain's best-loved TV comedy actors and writers, has died at the age of 89 after a short illness, his manager says.
Wallenda readies for Niagara Falls tightrope walk
CTV Toronto - Less than five days remain before tightrope walker Nik Wallenda attempts to become the first person to cross Niagara Falls on a high wire, but the seventh-generation stuntman says he has managed to remain calm.
Microsoft wants to monitor your moodMicrosoft has filed patents for systems that can scan online activity, including facial expressions captured in video conversations, to detect a user’s emotions in order to match online advertisements with their moods.
Sci-fi master Ray Bradbury dead at 91
Ray Bradbury, the science fiction-fantasy master who transformed his childhood dreams and Cold War fears into telepathic Martians, lovesick sea monsters, and, in uncanny detail, the high-tech, book-burning future of "Fahrenheit 451," has died. He was 91.
Service will be similar to Activisions Call of Duty Elite Premium, but players will pay upfront
Former 'Family Feud' host Richard Dawson dies at 79
Richard Dawson, the wisecracking British entertainer who was among the schemers in the 1960s sitcom "Hogan's Heroes" and a decade later began kissing thousands of female contestants as host of the game show "Family Feud" has died. He was 79.
Television personality Dick Clark dead at 82
Television icon Dick Clark, the host of "American Bandstand" who went on to ring in the New Year with millions of television viewers for nearly four decades, has died. He was 82.
Mike Wallace of 60 Minutes fame dies at 93
CBS journalist Mike Wallace, famed for talking to politicians, celebrities and other public figures in hard-hitting interviews for 60 Minutes, has died at age 93, a spokesman for the network says.
Guitar amplifier pioneer Jim Marshall dies aged 88
Jim Marshall, dubbed the "Lord of Loud" for his pioneering work on guitar amplifiers used by some of the greatest names in rock music, has died aged 88. A spokeswoman for the company he founded said he passed away in Milton Keynes, southeast England, on T
Is Jonathan Antoine the next Susan Boyle?
Just call it a case of deja vu. In 2009, frumpy singer Susan Boyle found overnight stardom after her performance on the reality show, "Britain's Got Talent." Now shy, badly-dressed singer Jonathan Antoine, 17, has done the same.

Christopher Chaney, 35, of Jacksonville, Fla., broke into 50 Hollywood e-mail accounts; faces up to 60 years in prison

Even has an unauthorized trailer for Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome spread rapidly online, with NBC Universal lawyers following in its wake, news broke that Syfy has passed on the long-in-development prequel to Ronald D. Moore’s acclaimed reimaginin
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