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  Walters: Jones going through 'difficult time'
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Barbara Walters says she refuses to engage in a debate with Star Jones, who accused her of revealing a past affair with a senator just to sell books. Walters said despite the public rift, she prefers to hold onto the good times the former co-hosts shared on "The View."...

 



Do Wop Back at Kent
From Yakkity Yak to One Fine Day, Rock 'N Roll Hall of famers The Coasters return to our area.
MOVIE REVIEW - Speed Racer
"Here he comes, here comes Speed Racer, he's a demon on wheels".....remember that catchy theme song from the TV show?
Conductor Quits Vampire-Infused Operetta
Acclaimed conductor Franz Welser-Moest will not take the rostrum for two scheduled billings of a vampire-inspired staging of "Die Fledermaus" at the Zurich Opera, the Swiss opera house said Wednesday.
MOVIE REVIEW - Made Of Honor
AUDIO: Traveling On A Shoestring
Actor With NEO Roots Backs Obama



3 'Idol' finalists bask in adoration of hometown fans
Everywhere they go, "American Idol" contestants attract a crowd of admirers, well-wishers, gushy handmade signs and screams fit for a vintage Beatle. But when it comes to feting finalists, home is where the "I (heart) you" is....

Hulk Hogan's son sentenced to 8 months for crash
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) -- The 17-year-old son of wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan was sentenced to eight months in jail Friday after he pleaded no contest to causing a crash that seriously injured his best friend....

Rapper DMX arrested for drugs, animal cruelty
PHOENIX (AP) -- DMX was arrested on drug and animal-cruelty charges following an overnight raid on the rapper's house Friday, authorities said. The 37-year-old rapper, whose given name is Earl Simmons, initially tried to barricade himself in his bedroom but emerged when a SWAT team entered his north Phoenix home during the 3 a.m. raid, sheriff's spokesman Capt. Paul Chagolla said....

Toni Braxton's Las Vegas show to remain dark until June

Foxy Brown pleads guilty to menacing Brooklyn neighbor

Speedy new character debuts on new season of NBC's `Heroes'

Mary J. Blige starts foundation to help women with careers

'CSI' star Gary Dourdan charged with felony drug possession





'Idol' finalists bask in adoration of home fans
Everywhere they go, "American Idol" contestants attract a crowd of admirers, well-wishers, gushy handmade signs and screams fit for a vintage Beatle. But when it comes to feting finalists, home is where the "I (heart) you" is....

Jury selection begins in R. Kelly child pornography case
CHICAGO (AP) -- Until the last minute, it still wasn't clear that it would go ahead. But after nearly six years of delays, R. Kelly's child pornography trial finally got under way Friday as the court began selecting a jury....

Uma Thurman sues Lancome in advertising dispute
NEW YORK (AP) -- Uma Thurman responded to French cosmetics giant Lancome's lawsuit against her with one of her own Friday, taking their contract dispute over the use of her name and face in an advertising campaign to federal court....

Walters: Jones going through 'difficult time'
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Barbara Walters says she refuses to engage in a debate with Star Jones, who accused her of revealing a past affair with a senator just to sell books. Walters said despite the public rift, she prefers to hold onto the good times the former co-hosts shared on "The View."...

Rapper DMX arrested for drugs, animal cruelty
PHOENIX (AP) -- DMX was arrested on drug and animal-cruelty charges following an overnight raid on the rapper's house Friday, authorities said. The 37-year-old rapper, whose given name is Earl Simmons, initially tried to barricade himself in his bedroom but emerged when a SWAT team entered his north Phoenix home during the 3 a.m. raid, sheriff's spokesman Capt. Paul Chagolla said....

Toni Braxton's Las Vegas show to remain dark until June
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Toni Braxton's return to the stage on the Las Vegas strip has been pushed back for at least another month....


 

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