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Singer Robin Gibb dies of cancer

In this Nov, 6, 1979, file photo, the Bee Gees from left, Maurice, Robin and Barry Gibb sing close into the microphone at a Miami Beach concert in Miami. November 6, 1979. A representative said on Sunday, May 20, 2012, that Robin Gibb has died. He was 62. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin, File)

LONDON (AP) — Robin Gibb, a founding member of the Bee Gees who helped propel the group to international stardom, has died. He was 62. Gibb's representative Doug Wright announced in a statement that Gibb passed away Sunday "following his long...... Full story

Another star exits from 'Dancing'

In this April 16, 2012 photo released by ABC, singer Gavin DeGraw, right, and his partner Karina Smirnoff perform on the celebrity dance competition series,

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The sweetness is gone for Gavin DeGraw on "Dancing with the Stars." The singer-songwriter and his professional partner, Karina Smirnoff, were bounced from the ABC show Tuesday after the judges' scores were combined with...... Full story

OWN shakeup tests Winfrey, Discovery relationship

FILE - In this April 14, 2011 publicity image originally released by OWN, TV personality and media mogul Oprah Winfrey presents at the OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network portion of the Discovery Communications Upfront at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York.  Oprah Winfrey's struggling network, OWN, is laying off 30 workers and restructuring its operations in New York and Los Angeles. (AP Photo/OWN, George Burns)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oprah Winfrey is used to running the show, whether it was her hit daytime TV program or the fledgling cable channel named for her and which she rules as chairman and chief executive. But this week's Oprah Winfrey Network...... Full story

Stars to celebrate Johnny Cash's 80th with concert in Austin

FILE - In a 1999 file photo, the late country music legend Johnny Cash poses at his Hendersonville, Tenn. home. Kenny Chesney, Kris Kristofferson, Lucinda Williams, Ray LaMontagne and Jamey Johnson are among the performers scheduled to appear in "We Walk the Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash" on April 20 at the Austin City Limits Live venue in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, file)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A diverse all-star lineup will celebrate the 80th birthday of Johnny Cash with an April concert. Kenny Chesney, Kris Kristofferson, Lucinda Williams, Ray LaMontagne and Jamey Johnson are among the performers scheduled...... Full story

5 NFL stars who became movie stars

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2010 file photo, athlete-turned-actor Terry Crews arrives at the premiere of

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Super Bowl Sunday is upon us, a special, heartwarming time to gather with friends, eat too much queso and make ridiculous side bets on how long the national anthem will last and who will be forced to punt first.  ...... Full story

Roseanne Barr seeks Green Party presidential nod

FILE - In this July 13, 2011, file photo, actress Roseanne Barr attends a special screening of 'Snow Flower and the Secret Fan' hosted by the Cinema Society at the Tribeca Grand Hotel in New York. Barr is running for the Green Party's presidential nomination, and she says it's no joke.  The actress-comedian said in a statement Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, that she's a longtime supporter of the party and looks forward to working with people who share her values. She said Democrats and Republicans aren't working in the best interests of the American people. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File)

WASHINGTON — Roseanne Barr said Thursday she's running for the Green Party's presidential nomination — and it's no joke. The actress-comedian said in a statement that she's a longtime supporter of the party and looks forward to...... Full story

The creator of 'Smash' knows her way around a play

In this undated image released by NBC, Katharine McPhee who portrays Karen Cartwright, left, listens to Theresa Rebeck, creator and executive producer of

NEW YORK — While America awaits the debut of the TV series "Smash," its creator is well ahead, planning tiny details of Episode 13.   Before sitting down for an interview last week, Theresa Rebeck quickly huddled with her...... Full story

Neeson's 'Grey' mauls box office with $19.7M

NEW YORK (AP) — Liam Neeson continues to maul the competition in the winter months. Neeson's survivalist thriller "The Grey" debuted atop the weekend box office, earning $19.7 million. The 59-year-old actor remains a big draw as an action...... Full story

Ryman Auditorium getting new stage after 61 years

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2010 file photo, Grand Ole Opry veteran Bill Anderson performs on the circle of wood at the center of the stage in the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. The show is the first to be held in the Opry House since the facility was heavily damaged by floodwaters in May 2010. The circle of wood was taken from the Ryman Auditorium, a former home of the Opry, when the show moved to the present Grand Ole Opry House in 1974. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, file)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — It's time for a new stage at Ryman Auditorium, a significant moment in the history of a building known for its significant moments. Scuffed by the heels of "The King," ''The Queen of Soul" and thousands of singers in...... Full story

Anne Hathaway is engaged to boyfriend Adam Shulman

FILE - In this Aug. 23, 2011 file photo, U.S actress Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman arrive at the afterparty at The Sanderson hotel in central London for the European Premiere of

LOS ANGELES — Anne Hathaway has signed on for a new role: Fiancee. A spokesman for the 29-year-old actress says Hathaway is engaged to boyfriend and fellow actor Adam Shulman. Publicist Stephen Huvane revealed no other details. Hathaway...... Full story

Roots welcome Bachmann with pointed song

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2011 file photo, Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann, of Minnesota, poses at the 114th Anniversary Justice Louis Brandeis award Dinner given by the Zionist Organization of America in New York. Jimmy Fallon's house band the Roots didn't have a warm welcome for Republican presidential contender Michele Bachmann when she appeared on the NBC show early Tuesday, Nov. 22.  As Bachmann strode on to the stage at Fallon's

NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Fallon's house band the Roots didn't have a warm welcome for Republican presidential contender Michele Bachmann when she appeared on the NBC show early Tuesday. As Bachmann strode on to the stage at Fallon's "Late...... Full story

Hugh Jackman proves to be a hot Broadway draw

In this Oct. 18, 2011 file photo, Hugh Jackman attends a press event to promote his new stage show

NEW YORK (AP) — Hugh Jackman is doing what he does best — selling tickets. The Broadway League says the Tony Award-winning performer's one-man show pulled in more than $1.2 million at the box office during eight preview performances...... Full story

Pete Townshend brands iTunes a 'digital vampire'

LONDON (AP) — The Who's Pete Townshend says Apple Inc.'s iTunes is a "digital vampire" that profits from music without supporting the artists who create it. Townshend says that faced with the Internet's demolition of copyright protection,...... Full story

‘Machete’ star Danny Trejo visits Harlingen

Actor Danny Trejo was at the Rotting Flesh Factory in Harlingen Friday afternoon.  The actor, who is best known as the lead character in the film Machete, was in town to meet fans and sign autographs at the popular haunted house. (Dina Arevalo/Valley Morning Star)
Actor makes appearance at local haunted house

HARLINGEN — There was a time when few people knew him by name. People knew his face; it’s pretty hard to not recognize a face like his. But for many years, he was simply known as “that scary-looking guy from all those...... Full story

16 zombie actors injured on 'Resident Evil' set

In this publicity image released by Sony Screen Gems Films, Ali Larter, left, and Milla Jovovich are shown in a scene from,

  TORONTO (AP) — Sixteen actors dressed as zombies were injured Tuesday when they fell from a platform during filming of a new movie in the "Resident Evil" series, officials said. Toronto emergency medical spokesman Peter Macintyre...... Full story

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