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[$] 'Cupcake Wars' judge settles lawsuit over name

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'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,... Read Story.

[$] 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... Read Story.

[$] 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.... Read Story.

[$] 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... Read Story.

[$] 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... Read Story.

[$] 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... Read Story.

[$] 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... Read Story.

[$] 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... Read Story.

[$] 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.... Read Story.

[$] 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... Read Story.

[$] '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... Read Story.

[$] 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... Read Story.

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... Read Story.

BOOK NOTES: More book news, Feb. 4, 2012

February 4, 2012

Best-seller lists and... Read Story.

[$] 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... Read Story.

[$] '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... Read Story.

[$] 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... Read Story.

[$] 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... Read Story.

[$] '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... Read Story.

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... Read Story.

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