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Report: Oldest sibling of Jonas Bros. and former hairdresser marry at chateau on Long Island
By Associated Press - December 20, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) A report says the oldest sibling of pop group the Jonas Brothers and a former hairdresser have married at a French-style chateau in suburban New York. People magazine reported a heavy snowstorm bore down on Saturday's wedding between 22-year-old Kevin Jonas and...
James Cameron's space fantasy 'Avatar' takes off with $27 million in first day of release
By Associated Press - December 19, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) James Cameron's space fantasy "Avatar" has launched with a solid $27 million opening day at the box office. Storms in the East likely will hurt the movie's prospects to approach the December opening weekend record of $77.2 million set by Will Smith's "I Am Legend." "Avatar" did...
Rapper Lil Wayne to perform after reported marijuana finding forced postponing of Texas show
By Associated Press - December 19, 2009
LAREDO, Texas (AP) A Lil Wayne concert in Texas, postponed after authorities said they found marijuana on one of his tour buses, is back on. The Laredo Entertainment Center's Web site says the show, originally scheduled Friday, will take place Saturday night. The rapper...
Michael Jackson's 3-D film 'Captain EO' to return to Disneyland
By Associated Press - December 19, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) "Captain EO" is moonwalking back to Disneyland. The theme park announced plans Friday to bring back the 3-D sci-fi film starring Michael Jackson next February, over 23 years after the attraction debuted in Anaheim, Calif. The 17-minute film starred the late King of Pop as a...
Chihuahuas have been flying out of California since eastern states learned of little dog glut
SUE MANNING - December 19, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) Chihuahuas have been flying out of California since other states learned about the glut of little dogs in the Golden State. A group of 25 dogs has already arrived at the Humane Society for Greater Nashua in New Hampshire, thanks to "Grey's Anatomy" actress Katherine...
After 34 years at ABC News, anchor Charles Gibson says goodbye to viewers, hello to retirement
FRAZIER MOORE - December 19, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) Charles Gibson has signed off for the last time from the ABC News anchor desk. He brings 34 years at the network to a close with Friday's edition of "ABC World News." He called the job he's leaving "a labor of love." Since joining ABC in 1975, he served two...
Beyonce's mother files for divorce after 29 years of marriage; husband named in paternity suit
By Associated Press - December 19, 2009
HOUSTON (AP) Beyonce's mother, Tina Knowles, has filed for divorce from the pop diva's father and manager, Mathew Knowles. Tina Knowles began legal proceedings Nov. 11, according to documents filed with the Harris County Court Clerk. She launched the House of Dereon clothing line with...
LeAnn Rimes' husband files for divorce in Los Angeles, seeks spousal support payments
By Associated Press - December 19, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) Court records show LeAnn Rimes' husband Deane Sheremet has officially filed for divorce. The couple announced a divorce was in the works in September, but no paperwork had been filed. Court records show Sheremet filed in Los Angeles on Thursday. The...
Dutch court convicts rapper of threatening anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders in song
By Associated Press - December 18, 2009
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) A Dutch rapper has been convicted of threatening an anti-Islamic lawmaker in a song. The song by the rapper Mosheb refers to lawmaker Geert Wilders and includes the lyrics, "Geert, this is no joke/Last night I dreamt I hacked off your head."...
Austrian organizer of London Michael Jackson tribute in liquidation
VERONIKA OLEKSYN - December 18, 2009
VIENNA (AP) The Austrian company that was organizing a global Michael Jackson tribute in London said Friday it is being dissolved and will not be able to put on a star-studded show in honor of the King of Pop. The company now officially known as World Awards Media GmbH in Liquidation...
