Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison join Clooney in "8" (Reuters)

January 20th, 2012 - 

Reuters – It was a pretty big deal when George Clooney agreed to perform in Dustin Lance Black’s play “8.”

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Gay marriage play ’8′ goes national during 2012 (AP)

January 17th, 2012 - 

AP – For anyone who missed the star-studded, one-night-only Broadway debut of the gay marriage play “8″ or can’t get to Los Angeles this spring to see George Clooney lead a West Coast version, there’s hope: The play is coming to a theater near you.

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Michelle Obama stresses service at BET honors (Reuters)

January 15th, 2012 - 

Reuters – First Lady Michelle Obama took the stage at an awards ceremony Saturday with poet Maya Angelou, performers Stevie Wonder and Mariah Carey, and other African American celebrities who called the black community to civic action, starting with voting in the 2012 presidential election.

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5 music stars who became movie stars (AP)

January 13th, 2012 - 

AP – Everyone wants to be a multi-hyphenate. No one wants to be pigeonholed. And so basketball players try to be rappers and rappers try to be basketball players.

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Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Radiohead headline Coachella (AP)

January 10th, 2012 - 

AP – The Black Keys, Radiohead, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg will headline two weekends of concerts at The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

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Black Sabbath guitarist Iommi diagnosed with cancer (Reuters)

January 9th, 2012 - 

Reuters – Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, according to a statement on his website on Monday.

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Michael Buble keeps "Christmas" No. 1 for 3rd week (Reuters)

December 14th, 2011 - 

Reuters – Michael Buble held off stiff competition from new releases by the Black Keys and Amy Winehouse, as his holiday album “Christmas” retained the top spot on the Billboard 200 album chart on Wednesday for the third consecutive week.

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Michael Buble keeps "Christmas" No. 1 for 3rd week
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Amy Winehouse dress fetches $68,000 at auction (Reuters)

November 30th, 2011 - 

Reuters – A printed chiffon dress worn by the late singer Amy Winehouse for the cover of her chart-topping album “Back to Black” has sold for 43,200 pounds ($68,000) at auction.

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Alicia Keys continues to raise money at Black Ball (AP)

November 4th, 2011 - 

AP – Alicia Keys performed hit songs, covers and collaborated with Usher and will.i.am at her charity’s annual event, but the singer also played the role of a charmer.

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Ancient rules give prince veto on planned UK laws (AP)

October 31st, 2011 - 

AP – Prince Charles has a veto over some planned laws, according to ancient rules dating from the 14th century era of the Black Prince, and the British government said Monday it has no plans to change that system.

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