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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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