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Brazil Carnival fire: Celebrations turn deadlyBrazil Carnival fire: The last day of Carnival celebrations in Brazil were darkened when a Carnival float hit a power line and caught fire, resulting in four fatalities.
Why Lady Gaga postponed her next four concertsLady Gaga tweeted her fans with disappointing news: The next four concerts in her "Born This Way Ball" tour will be rescheduled for an unknown future date.
Reg Presley, British rock singer of 'Wild Thing,' diesReg Presley and The Troggs were part of the British invasion spurred by the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. But Reg Presley perfected a simple, hard-driving approach to the three-minute rock song. A Reg Presley song was more caveman than lyrical art.
Oscars: Producers aim to cut broadcast's boring partsOscar producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron say they watched 40 years of past ceremonies to finds ways to nip and tuck unnecessary moments that can turn the show into a marathon.- Destiny's Child reunites during Super Bowl halftime showDestiny's Child reunited to sing three songs at the Super Bowl halftime show Sunday. Beyonce was joined by Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, her former Destiny's Child band mates, during the halftime show.
Beyoncé answers national anthem rumors, talks Super BowlBeyoncé reaffirmed her national anthem chops with a performance for reporters, and says she was 'born to' sing it at Sunday's Super Bowl. But did Beyoncé sing live at the inauguration? Sort of.
Super Bowl 2013: Is 'flag football' ahead for the NFL?The NFL's continuing crackdown on illegal hits has left players wondering what constitutes legal play and what will have them paying steep fines.
Kris Kristofferson: Award for lifetime achievement presented to Willie NelsonThe pair then teamed on hits like 'Crazy' and 'Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down' during an invitation-only gathering at the venue known as a songwriter's showcase.
Oscars 2013: Is Hollywood ready for gender-neutral awards?With the 2013 awards season in full swing, Hollywood insiders discuss whether Oscars and other awards should still be separately awarded to actors and actresses.
Natalie Portman's husband to direct Paris Opera BalletNatalie Portman's husband Benjamin Millepied, who transformed the actress into an Academy Award-winning prima ballerina for 'Black Swan,' heads off to Paris.
JJ Abrams to direct Star Wars Episode VII?Hollywood buzz claims that JJ Abrams, known for 'Lost,' 'Alias,' and the recent 'Star Trek' reboot, will direct a new Star Wars movie, Episode 7, due out in 2015.
Pauline Phillips a.k.a. 'Dear Abby' leaves legacy of wit and warm advicePauline Phillips, who wrote the Dear Abby advice column, passed on Wednesday. Pauline Phillips wrote as Dear Abby for decades alongside that of Pauline's twin sister, who wrote Dear Ann Landers.
Conrad Bain of Differ'rent Strokes diesConrad Bain, a veteran stage and film actor who played the wealthy Manhattan widower Philip Drummond in the TV sitcom 'Diff'rent Strokes,' has died.
American Idol: Can the $36 million judges revive the show?American Idol judges Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, and Keith Urban will be paid a total of $36 million as the show enters its 12th season. Will it be enough to reverse the American Idol rating slide?
'Zero Dark Thirty' director responds to criticism of torture scenes'Zero Dark Thirty' director Kathryn Bigelow writes that torture was part of the real hunt for Osama bin Laden. Bigelow also writes that "depiction [of torture] is not endorsement."
'I've been stolen' says abducted 5-year-old after being found'I've been stolen' is what a 5-year-old girl in Upper Darby, Pa., said after she was found at 4 a.m. huddled under a slide at a playground. The girl was reported 'stolen' Monday morning from the William C. Bryant School, in west Philadelphia.
Lance Armstrong apologizes (but no confession) to Livestrong staffLance Armstrong told Livestrong Foundation staff Monday that he was 'sorry,' according to AP. But Armstrong did not admit to doping or using banned drugs during his cycling career.
Natalie Wood death certificate was changed. Why?Natalie Wood death: The cause of death is now considered 'drowning and other undetermined factors.' Actor Robert Wagner is not considered a suspect in the Natalie Wood death investigation, which remains open.
Golden Globes: 'Argo' surprises, and so does the Jodie Foster speech'Argo' won best motion picture at the Golden Globes, but wasn't even nominated for an Oscar. Jodie Foster gave an unusual speech that indicated she was gay and leaving Hollywood. But later, Jody Foster backtracked.
Adele says pregnancy enriched her 'Skyfall' performanceAdele won the Golden Globes best original song award for "Skyfall," the James Bond theme song. Adele shared the award with songwriter Paul Epworth.
