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[$] 'Cupcake Wars' judge settles lawsuit over name
about 24 hours ago
'Cupcake Wars' judge settles lawsuit over name Associated Press FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- A judge on the Food Network reality television show "Cupcake Wars" has resolved her lawsuit with a Connecticut cupcake store over its name. Candace Nelson's company,...
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[$] Grammys to feature 1st dance music spot
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Grammys to feature 1st dance music spot Associated Press Grammy show producer Ken Ehrlich had considered putting dancing/electronica music into the ceremony in the past, but could never quite figure out how to incorporate the high-energy club feel in...
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[$] NBC's censors MIA on finger flip from M.I.A.
February 7, 2012
NBC's censors MIA on finger flip from M.I.A. By DAVID BAUDER | Associated Press NEW YORK -- Less than a second stood between British singer M.I.A. giving the finger to 114 million people watching the Super Bowl halftime show and no one noticing at all....
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[$] Iowa woman tries to blackmail TLC show
February 7, 2012
Iowa woman tries to blackmail TLC show Associated Press DAVENPORT, Iowa -- An Iowa woman is charged with extortion in an alleged plot to get Discovery Communications Inc. to cancel the TLC show "19 Kids and Counting" or pay her $10,000 in exchange for...
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[$] Tony Danza joining cast of 'Honeymoon'
February 7, 2012
Tony Danza joining cast of 'Honeymoon' NEW YORK -- Tony Danza is Broadway-bound, starring in a musical based on the movie "Honeymoon in Vegas." Producers said Monday that the former "Taxi" star will play a Vegas wiseguy in the show, which makes its...
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[$] Ratings for Super Bowl are just shy of record
February 7, 2012
Ratings for Super Bowl are just shy of record NEW YORK -- The overnight rating for the New York Giants' Super Bowl win over New England was less than 1 percent shy of the record tied last year. New York's 21-17 victory Sunday night on NBC received a 47.8...
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[$] Dr. Oz' health effort nets 1 million participants
February 7, 2012
Dr. Oz' health effort nets 1 million participants Associated Press NEW YORK -- Television already has "The Biggest Loser." Dr. Mehmet Oz is looking for the biggest number of losers. "The Dr. Oz Show" said Monday that it had netted its 1 millionth...
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[$] The queen of halftime
February 6, 2012
The queen of halftime Associated Press Madonna positioned herself as the queen of a new generation of pop stars at the Super Bowl halftime show -- complete with throne -- but didn't have complete control of her show. Guest singer M.I.A. flipped the middle...
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[$] Urban makes return from vocal injury
February 6, 2012
Urban makes return from vocal injury NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Keith Urban is back. The country star returned to the stage during The Grand Ole Opry on Friday night, hitting a few high notes in his first public appearance since vocal surgery late last year....
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[$] Philadelphia marks Dickens' 200th birthday
February 6, 2012
Philadelphia marks Dickens' 200th birthday Associated Press PHILADELPHIA -- Past the glass case containing sketches for his novel "Oliver Twist," beyond the handwritten letter to his publisher about Little Nell, and away from the first published...
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[$] 'Chronicle' edges Radcliffe's 'Woman' with $22 million
February 6, 2012
'Chronicle' edges Radcliffe's 'Woman' with $22 million By DAVID GERMAIN | Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- Some unknown kids with superpowers have nudged out the actor who plays the world's most famous teen wizard at the weekend box office. The 20th...
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[$] Smithsonian honors Eastwood for work
February 5, 2012
Smithsonian honors Eastwood for work Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The Smithsonian Institution is honoring Clint Eastwood for his six decades of work in American film, and the actor and director is cutting the ribbon to open a new theater to showcase...
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One for the Books: Tales of the future, the past and a brave little girl ... by Mary Louise Ruehr
February 4, 2012
If a book targeted toward children and young adults is really good, then it's a good bet that adults will enjoy it, too. Take, for example, the Harry Potter series or the Hunger Games trilogy, or these three...
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BOOK NOTES: More book news, Feb. 4, 2012
February 4, 2012
Best-seller lists and...
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[$] Prince William deploys to Falklands for tour
February 3, 2012
Prince William deploys to Falklands for tour Associated Press LONDON -- Prince William arrived in the Falkland Islands Thursday for a six-week deployment as a search and rescue helicopter pilot, British officials said. The Ministry of Defense confirmed...
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[$] 'How I Met Your Mother' having best year ever
February 3, 2012
'How I Met Your Mother' having best year ever By DAVID BAUDER | Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- The mysteries that surround the CBS sitcom "How I Met Your Mother" extend to co-creator Craig Thomas' office on the Fox studio lot. A white board on the wall...
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[$] Letterman celebrates 30 years in late-night TV
February 3, 2012
Letterman celebrates 30 years in late-night TV Associated Press NEW YORK -- As David Letterman and Howard Stern can attest, a 30-year anniversary celebration is a ripe opportunity to cringe at geeky haircuts. Letterman marked three decades in late-night...
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[$] Maya Angelou hosts Black History Month special
February 3, 2012
Maya Angelou hosts Black History Month special By STACY A. ANDERSON | Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Author and activist Maya Angelou hopes for a time when Black History Month will no longer be needed to explain contributions of African-Americans. "We...
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[$] 'Star Trek' actor is charged with DUI
February 3, 2012
'Star Trek' actor is charged with DUI WILTON, Conn. -- A lead actor on the "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" television series has been charged with driving under the influence in Connecticut. Avery Brooks is set to be arraigned in state court in Norwalk next...
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Medical student, musician, author to play in Kent
February 2, 2012
Medical student, musician, author to play in Kent Bryan Sisk is a medical student at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, where he combines music and poetry with healing while pursuing a career in academic pediatric medicine. Sisk shares his...
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| Wandering: New Photographic Works by Linda Bourassa
Opening reception: Friday, January 27th 5:30 - 7:30 PM Artists Talk 6:00 PM
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| Beginning Weaving with Carol Adams at PAA
Beginning Weaving with Carol Adams: Weaving 1 Or by arrangement as well! Come and learn how to calculate your warp,...
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| Bradley Nyholm & Jessica Gosen Art Gallery Opening
Bradley Nyholm will be at the winery showcasing his unique oil paintings which will be displayed through the month of...
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