Thursday, March 31, 2016

Beyonce jumps into athleisure market with Ivy Park clothing line

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Recording star Beyonce launched a women's fitness clothing line on Thursday featuring bodysuits, leggings and headbands, named in part for her 4-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy.

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British TV comedian Ronnie Corbett dies at 85

LONDON (Reuters) - Ronnie Corbett, the bespectacled British comedian best known as the small half of the hit television double act "The Two Ronnies", has died surrounded by his family, his publicist said on Thursday. He was 85.

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Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid dies suddenly at 65

LONDON (Reuters) - Internationally renowned Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, whose designs included the London Aquatics Centre used in the 2012 summer Olympics, has died aged 65, her company said on Thursday.

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California judge delays Cosby's deposition in sex abuse lawsuit

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Reuters) - A California judge on Wednesday indefinitely postponed a sworn deposition of Bill Cosby in a sexual assault lawsuit against the comedian, citing his right to avoid self-incrimination in a separate criminal case pending in Pennsylvania.

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Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Ex-security guard hits Elton John with sexual harassment lawsuit

(Reuters) - Elton John's former personal security guard has sued the British singer for sexual harassment and battery in southern California, according to court documents.

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Judge refuses to toss model's defamation lawsuit against Bill Cosby

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Bill Cosby on Tuesday lost his bid to throw out a defamation lawsuit brought against the comedian and his former lawyer by supermodel Janice Dickinson, clearing the way for a trial in the sensational case.

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U.S. economist, academic Lester Thurow dead at 77: university

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (Reuters) - Prominent U.S. economist and former dean of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's business school Lester Thurow, who wrote extensively about globalization, died on Friday at his home in Westport, Massachusetts, the university said.

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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Ex-TV star David Cassidy loses driver's license in Florida: report

(Reuters) - David Cassidy, the onetime star of "The Partridge Family" 1970s TV series, agreed to give up his driver's license for five years after pleading no contest to charges involving a hit-and-run with another vehicle in Florida, the Sun Sentinel newspaper reported.

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Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke dies, age 69

(Reuters) - Oscar-winning American actress Patty Duke, widely known for the 1960s show "The Patty Duke Show," died on Tuesday, her representative told Reuters. She was 69 years old.

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Kremlin says Putin, Elton John might meet in Russia in May

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin could meet British singer Elton John when he visits Russia in May if room can be found in the two men's schedules, the Kremlin said on Monday.

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Monday, March 28, 2016

Australian actor Hugh Jackman helps swimmers to safety from dangerous surf

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian actor Hugh Jackman turned real-life action hero at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Saturday, when he helped his son and another man to safety from strong currents in the surf.

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Sunday, March 27, 2016

Mother Angelica, nun who founded cable tv religious network, dead at 92

(Reuters) - Mother Angelica, a soft-spoken nun who dispensed homespun religious and life advice for years on television after founding a cable network, died on Sunday aged 92, officials and religious leaders said.

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Saturday, March 26, 2016

Comic Garry Shandling, 66, dead from apparent heart attack in L.A

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Comedian and actor Garry Shandling, who made his name as a frequent guest host on late-night television and for parodying himself as star of the pioneering cable TV comedy series, "The Larry Sanders Show," died on Thursday at age 66.

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Friday, March 25, 2016

Mariah Carey cancels show in Brussels amid safety concerns

(Reuters) - U.S. pop star Mariah Carey said on Friday that she was canceling a tour stop in Brussels amid safety concerns following attacks this week that killed 31 people and injured some 270 more.

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Thursday, March 24, 2016

Canadian radio star not guilty of sexual assault, judge questions accusers

TORONTO (Reuters) - Disgraced Canadian radio personality and musician Jian Ghomeshi was found not guilty of sexual assault on Thursday when a judge ruled that none of his three accusers were credible.

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Former Baltimore Raven tackle Terrence Cody jailed for animal cruelty

(Reuters) - Former Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Terrence Cody was sentenced on Thursday to nine months in a Maryland jail on charges he starved his dog to death, a prosecutor said.

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Dicaprio brings 'The Revenant' to Japan

TOKYO - Excited Leonardo DiCaprio fans, some of them dressed as bears, greeted the actor as he made his first trip to Tokyo in two years to promote the Japanese opening of “The Revenant.” The movie about a fur trapper seeking revenge who is left for dead after being mauled by a bear brought DiCaprio his first ever Oscar at the Academy Awards ceremony in February, as well as a best director Oscar for Mexico’s Alejandro Inarritu.

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Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Kesha appeals court decision, likening recording contract to slavery

(Reuters) - Pop star Kesha has appealed a court decision that ties her to a recording contract with companies owned by music producer Dr. Luke, who she has accused of rape, saying the ruling was akin to slavery.

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Award-winning U.S. actor Ken Howard dies at 71 - media

(Reuters) - U.S. actor Ken Howard, who won Emmy and Tony awards, has died at age 71, People magazine and Variety reported on Wednesday, quoting the actors union, SAG-AFTRA.

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Life of Pope Francis depicted in new comic book

New York - After venturing into social media on Twitter and gaining 1.5 million followers on Instagram, the life of Pope Francis is being celebrated in a new comic book released just in time for Easter.

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Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Ben Affleck revamps his superhero role with older, more physical Batman

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Superheroes are not the only ones seeking redemption in the new "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" film. Actor Ben Affleck also wanted a do-over playing a superhero after being panned in Marvel's 2003 film "Daredevil."

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Monday, March 21, 2016

British judge urges Madonna, Ritchie to end son custody dispute

LONDON (Reuters) - A British judge made a fresh plea on Monday to pop star Madonna and her film director ex-husband Guy Ritchie to work out an amicable solution to their custody battle over their teenage son.

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Britain's Prince Harry tours Himalayan foothills in Nepal

Kathmandu - Britain's Prince Harry, who once served with the Gurkha Rifles, met Gurkha families and visited the Bardia National Park on Monday as part of his tour of Nepal.

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Florida jury to weigh punitive damages in Hulk Hogan sex tape case

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Reuters) - Former professional wrestler Hulk Hogan returned to a Florida courtroom on Monday to argue that the Gawker website should have to pay significant punitive damages on top of the $115 million it must pay for posting a sex tape online.

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Gawker could still win Hulk Hogan case despite $115 million verdict: legal experts

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The $115 million a Florida jury awarded to Hulk Hogan on Friday may seem like a big blow to the website Gawker, but the media company could ultimately prevail in its court battle with the flamboyant wrestler, legal experts say.

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Commodities tycoon Margarita Louis-Dreyfus gives birth to twins

PARIS (Reuters) - Margarita Louis-Dreyfus, majority owner and chairwoman of global trading house Louis Dreyfus Commodities [AKIRAU.UL] [LOUDR.UL], has given birth to twin girls, the company said on Monday.

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Saturday, March 19, 2016

Madonna again criticized by Australian fans for stage behavior

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Madonna has again been criticized by Australian fans for her on stage behavior during her first tour "Down Under" in 23 years, this time for appearing hours late for a concert and revealing a fan's breast.

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Friday, March 18, 2016

Former child star Shirley Temple's rare blue diamond ring to be auctioned

(Reuters) - A rare blue diamond ring belonging to the late Shirley Temple, one of Hollywood's most famous child actors, is going up for auction starting at $25 million, auctioneer Sotheby's said Thursday.

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Thursday, March 17, 2016

British television magician Paul Daniels dies

LONDON (Reuters) - British television magician Paul Daniels has died at the age of 77, after being diagnosed with an incurable brain tumor last month.

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Jolie visits Greece to highlight Mideast refugee plight

PIRAEUS, Greece (Reuters) - A day after visiting refugees in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, U.N. special envoy Angelina Jolie traveled to Greece on Wednesday to highlight the plight of war-fleeing families stuck in the country.

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Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Frank Sinatra Jr., son of famed actor and singer, dies

(Reuters) - Frank Sinatra Jr., the son of famed singer and actor Frank Sinatra, who carved out his own career as a singer and conductor, died on Wednesday of cardiac arrest at age 72, his sister said.

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Pennsylvania man to plead guilty to hacking celebrities' email, iCloud accounts

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A Pennsylvania man has agreed to plead guilty to a felony computer hacking charge after authorities said he illegally accessed private phone and email accounts of celebrities such as Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence to leak information including nude pictures.

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Judge to hear lawyers' plea to let Cosby's wife skip deposition

BOSTON (Reuters) - Attorneys for Bill Cosby's wife will get a chance next month to try to persuade a U.S. magistrate judge to spare their client from further questions related to a lawsuit filed by seven women who say the comedian sexually assaulted them.

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'Hometown Glory' for Adele as debuts tour in London

LONDON (Reuters) - Adele made a triumphant London debut to her music tour on Tuesday, kicking off a series of concerts in the British capital that saw one couple get engaged during the singer's performance.

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Sylvia Anderson, voice of Lady Penelope in 'Thunderbirds', dies

LONDON (Reuters) - Television writer and producer Sylvia Anderson, the voice of Lady Penelope in popular 1960s television show "Thunderbirds", has died aged 88 after a short illness.

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Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Madonna says was playing character, not drunk, in Australia show

(Reuters) - Madonna on Tuesday hit back at claims that she was drunk on stage in Australia last week, saying she was merely playing a character during a performance in which she dressed as a clown and fell off a tricycle.

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Graphic account of Hulk Hogan sex tape read in Florida court

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Reuters) - Gawker founder Nick Denton read out a graphic account of the acts shown in a sex tape featuring wrestling celebrity Hulk Hogan in a Florida courtroom on Tuesday, saying his company's 2012 online publication "stands up to the test of time."

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Facebook's Zuckerberg settles real estate lawsuit for no payout

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Mark Zuckerberg has agreed to settle a lawsuit and pay no money to a real estate developer who sued him in a dispute over property near the Facebook Inc chief executive's home in Silicon Valley, his lawyer said on Tuesday.

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Saturday, March 12, 2016

Hulk Hogan's side rests after slamming Gawker in sex tape lawsuit

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Reuters) - Attorneys for wrestling celebrity Hulk Hogan rested their $100 million privacy invasion case against the Gawker news outlet on Friday, wrapping up a lively week of testimony in a Florida lawsuit examining the posting of a sex tape in modern media.

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Friday, March 11, 2016

Legendary rock keyboardist Keith Emerson dead at age 71

NEW YORK (Reuters) - British-born keyboardist Keith Emerson of the 1970's progressive rock band Emerson, Lake & Palmer died this week at the age of 71, the band said on Friday.

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Political dignitaries, celebrities pay final tribute to Nancy Reagan

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (Reuters) - Nearly 1,000 guests, led by first lady Michelle Obama and representatives from nine former White House families, gathered on Friday for a memorial tribute to Nancy Reagan at her late husband's presidential library in Southern California.

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Reality TV star Josh Duggar out of rehab after cheating scandal

(Reuters) - Former U.S. reality TV star Josh Duggar has left rehab after a six-month stay triggered by an admission that he cheated on his wife and was addicted to pornography.

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Thursday, March 10, 2016

'Fifth Beatle' George Martin dies aged 90

LOS ANGELES/LONDON (Reuters) - George Martin, known as "the fifth Beatle" for his work in shaping the band that became one of the world's most influential music forces, has died at the age of 90.

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Thousands pay final respects to Nancy Reagan ahead of funeral

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Mourners filed quietly past the casket of former first lady Nancy Reagan on Thursday for a second day at her husband's presidential library in Southern California ahead of a funeral to be attended by current first lady Michelle Obama.

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Wednesday, March 9, 2016

'King of Wall Street' trader John Gutfreund dies at 86

(Reuters) - John Gutfreund, a onetime "King of Wall Street" and former chief executive officer of Salomon Brothers, has died at the age of 86.

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Hulk Hogan says still reeling from sex tape at Florida trial

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Reuters) - As a larger-than-life celebrity, Hulk Hogan considered it entertainment when he embellished his sex life but the Gawker news website crossed a line by posting a video of him having sex with a friend's wife, the former professional wrestler testified on Tuesday.

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Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Model Naomi Campbell receives award on International Women's Day

Model Naomi Campbell receives the "Women Leading Change" award on Tuesday from former Israeli President Shimon Peres at an event to mark International Women's Day at the Peres Center for Peace in Jaffa.

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Veteran British producer Michael White dies aged 80

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Veteran British film and theater producer Michael White, best known for producing "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" movie and "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," has died, his ex-girlfriend said Tuesday. He was 80.

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Hillary Clinton to attend Nancy Reagan funeral services

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will depart from the campaign trail on Friday to attend the funeral services of former First Lady Nancy Reagan.

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Items from late comedian Joan Rivers' New York home up for auction

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Fans of the late Joan Rivers will have the chance to buy items from the acerbic comedian's New York home at an auction later this year, auctioneers Christie's said on Tuesday.

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Former Rolling Stone Bill Wyman diagnosed with cancer

LONDON (Reuters) - Former Rolling Stone Bill Wyman has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to a statement from the rock band's press office.

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Monday, March 7, 2016

Former first lady Nancy Reagan dies at 94

(Reuters) - Nancy Reagan, the former actress who was fiercely protective of husband Ronald Reagan through a Hollywood career, eight years in the White House, an assassination attempt and her husband's Alzheimer's disease, died on Sunday at age 94.

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Wife of former Eagles bassist Meisner found dead from gunshot: TMZ

(Reuters) - The wife of former Eagles rock band bassist Randy Meisner was found dead of a gunshot wound to the head on Sunday evening at their home in Los Angeles, TMZ celebrity news website reported on Monday.

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Jury to deliberate in Erin Andrews video stalker case

(Reuters) - A jury could soon deliver a verdict in the case of sportscaster Erin Andrews, who sued management and owners of a Nashville Marriott hotel over a 2008 nude video of her that was taken by a stalker in an adjoining room and later posted on the Internet.

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In '60 Minutes' gaffe, actress Kim Cattrall depicted as Canadian PM's mother

TORONTO (Reuters) - A gaffe by the CBS show "60 Minutes," which mistakenly aired a photo of the actress Kim Cattrall implying she was the mother of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, was cheerfully accepted by Cattrall, who said she couldn't be more proud.

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Hulk Hogan takes on Gawker in Florida sex tape trial

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Reuters) - Hulk Hogan is asking a Florida jury to slam the website Gawker for publishing a secretly recorded sex tape of the former professional wrestler as an unusual trial weighing a celebrity's privacy rights gets underway on Monday.

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Sunday, March 6, 2016

Ray Tomlinson, godfather of @ email, dies at age 74

(Reuters) - Ray Tomlinson, considered to be the godfather of email, has died, according to his employer, Raytheon Company. He was 74.

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Newly-weds Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall blessed in London church

LONDON (Reuters) - Media mogul Rupert Murdoch and actress and model Jerry Hall celebrated their marriage with a blessing service on Saturday at St. Bride's church on London's Fleet Street, the spiritual home of British journalism.

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Austrian conductor Nikolaus Harnoncourt dies aged 86

ZURICH (Reuters) - Austrian conductor Nikolaus Harnoncourt, a luminary in Europe's classical music scene for decades, has died aged 86.

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Saturday, March 5, 2016

Knife found at O.J. Simpson's former L.A. home studied by police

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Police said on Friday they were examining a knife purportedly found at the former home of O.J. Simpson, the onetime football star acquitted of stabbing to death his ex-wife and her friend in the "Trial of the Century" two decades ago.

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Friday, March 4, 2016

Pat Conroy, author of 'Prince of Tides', dies at 70

(Reuters) - Pat Conroy, who turned tales of his painfully dysfunctional family into best-selling novels such as "The Great Santini" and "The Prince of Tides," died on Friday at the age of 70, his publishing company said.

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Jenner's offer to be 'trans ambassador' for Cruz draws some fire

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Reality star Caitlyn Jenner's offer to be a "trans ambassador" to U.S. Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz drew criticism on Friday from some members of the LGBT community, but major transgender rights organizations stayed out of the fray.

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'Happiest man in world' Rupert Murdoch marries ex-model Jerry Hall

LONDON (Reuters) - Rupert Murdoch wed former supermodel Jerry Hall in a low-key ceremony in central London on Friday, the fourth marriage for the media mogul.

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Autopsy unclear on Bobbi Kristina Brown's death as accident or intentional

ATLANTA (Reuters) - The medical examiner investigating the death of Bobbi Kristina Brown, who spent months in a coma after being found unresponsive in a bathtub in her north Atlanta home last year, said on Friday that the office could not say whether her demise was accidental or intentional.

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Elton John to rock ancient Roman theater in Pompeii

ROME (Reuters) - Elton John will perform in an ancient Roman theater in Pompeii in July as part of a world tour to showcase his new album "Wonderful Crazy Night", his Italian promoter said on Friday.

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Judge orders release of Bobbi Kristina Brown's autopsy results

ATLANTA (Reuters) - Autopsy results for Bobbi Kristina Brown, the daughter of singers Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown, will be made public after a Georgia judge on Thursday ordered the report to be unsealed.

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Thursday, March 3, 2016

Studio behind Nina Simone film defends Zoe Saldana amid casting furor

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The studio behind a film about African-American soul and jazz musician Nina Simone on Thursday defended the casting of Zoe Saldana in the lead role after the actress came under fire for not being black enough.

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Madonna, Ritchie urged to settle custody battle over son

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York judge on Wednesday urged Madonna and her ex-husband Guy Ritchie to work together to resolve a custody dispute over their 15 year-old son, Rocco, who has refused to return to his mother's New York home.

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Demi Lovato to be honored by LGBT group for promoting equality

(Reuters) - Singer and actress Demi Lovato is to be honored by a leading U.S. gay rights advocacy group for speaking out on behalf of gays, lesbians and transgender people in her songs, music videos and media interviews.

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Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Pennsylvania court orders halt to Cosby trial pending appeal ruling

(Reuters) - A Pennsylvania appeals court ordered a temporary halt to the sexual assault case against comedian Bill Cosby on Tuesday pending its ruling on whether defense lawyers' appeal of a decision moving the case to trial can be quashed.

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Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Chris Rock transforms Oscars into biting racial commentary

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Comedian Chris Rock launched his return stint as Oscar host on Sunday by immediately and unabashedly confronting the racially charged elephant in the room - the furor over the all-white field of performers nominated for Hollywood's highest honors.

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