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Jackson spectacle likely a world event
Will Michael Jackson stop the world? Thousands are expected to swamp Los Angeles, California, to mourn him Tuesday at the Staples Center, and the accompanying media crush will be enormous. The tribute to the King of Pop at Harlem’s Apollo Theater earlier this week drew coverage from all over the world, along with a public turnout in the thousands.
Johnny Depp as John Dillinger in ‘Public Enemies’
To become rich and famous in the depression ’30s, a fellow could make movies, play baseball or rob banks.
Did Drugs Kill Michael Jackson?
The initial autopsy report on Michael Jackson came at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 26, 2009, from Craig Harvey, spokesman for the Los Angeles County coroner’s office: “The coroner has concluded the autopsy for Mr
Sexual assaults on the high seas come under scrutiny
It’s the midst of peak cruising season, and millions of travelers are eagerly embarking on exotic vacations without thinking they could ever fall victim to a crime at sea. But sexual and physical assaults were the leading crimes committed onboard cruise ships in recent years, the FBI says. In March, a 42-year-old female passenger aboard the Coral Princess says a Portuguese crew member sexually assaulted her during a cruise, according to an FBI affidavit
Jolie jumps past Oprah to nab top spot on Forbes celebrity list
Media maven Oprah Winfrey earned 10 times more than Angelina Jolie last year, but the actress bumped the talk show host from the top spot on Forbes’ 2009 Celebrity 100 list just released by the business magazine. Jolie’s fame, evidenced by magazine covers and TV, radio, newspaper and Web stories, outweighed Winfrey’s, giving her the edge as “the most powerful celebrity in the world” based on Forbes’ formula, Forbes Senior Editor Matthew Miller said.
Sharapova plans new return in Warsaw
Injury-plagued Maria Sharapova is returning to WTA Tour action at next week’s Warsaw Open in Poland, the former world number one announced on her personal Web site. The clay court event, which starts on May 18, will be her first appearance in singles since the Rogers Cup in Montreal last August.
Joan Rivers becomes Trump’s new ‘Apprentice’
She’s been a comedian, talk-show host and feared red carpet fashion critic. Now you can add winner of "The Celebrity Apprentice" to Joan Rivers’ lengthy resume. After weeks of competition, the 75-year-old dynamo beat out 15 other contestants, including Dennis Rodman, Tom Green and Brian McKnight, to take the top spot in this season’s edition of the reality show hosted by Donald Trump
Only thing burning at Cher’s house is desire
When emergency crews scramble to a celebrity’s home and it turns out to be a false alarm, journalists don’t usually write about it. When the celebrity is Cher and her publicist issues an entertaining response to a reporter’s call, some entertainment writers can’t resist
Rift threatens to torpedo G-20 summit
The G-20 summit began Thursday, with leaders looking to repair a rift after France and Germany threatened to withdraw their support unless tough new rules were agreed to regulate the world’s financial markets. U.S