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- Kristin Chenoweth thanks fans for 'their prayers'Kristin Chenoweth, who was released from hospital after being injured on the set of 'The Good Wife, is home resting now. Kristin Chenoweth will have a recurring role as a reporter in the CBS drama.
- Women help Spider-Man net Sony $341 million and countingSpider-Man took in $140 million at the US box office in the first six days. Female viewers made up 42 percent of the Spider-Man movie audience
- Ernest Borgnine: An actor with nearly seven decades on screenErnest Borgnine worked in more than 200 films and TV shows, including McHale's Navy. Ernest Borgnine, who passed on Sunday, won an Academy Award in the 1995 movie "Marty."
- Malia Obama: Old enough to be 2012 campaigner?Malia Obama and Sasha Obama are turning up in 2012 campaign ads as Barack Obama raises their visibility. Malia Obama turns 14 on July 4.
- 'Ted' wins weekend box office, 'Brave' has staying power'Ted' earned $54 million this weekend, followed by 'Magic Mike,' at $39 million. 'Brave' came in at No. 3 with $34 million in it's second weekend.
- Savannah Guthrie: Can she rescue 'Today' show?Savannah Guthrie replaced Ann Curry as co-host of the Today show Friday. Can Savannah Guthrie, NBC's chief legal analyst and former White House correspondent, bring the ratings up?
- Ann Curry exits 'Today' show amid ratings slumpAnn Curry said 'good bye' Thursday to viewers of the Today show. Ann Curry will remain as a TV correspondent for NBC, but will no longer co-host the Today show.
- Nora Ephron: Hollywood trailblazer of romantic comedies for smart womenNora Ephron was a rare woman writing and directing in the male-dominated industry of filmmaking. Nora Ephron wrote romantic comedies for smart women, about smart women.
- Oprah charts comeback with big-name interviewsOprah Winfrey is working to revive her OWN channel with more celebrity interviews, including the Kardashians. But Katie Couric is also vying for big-name interviews.
- 'Once' completes its Cinderella story with a best-musical Tony'Once' won eight Tony awards in all, including for its lead actor, Steve Kazee, who brought movie-star looks and a soulful singing voice to the part of Guy, a street musician in Dublin who falls for a Czech immigrant flower-seller.
- Car Talk hosts, Tom and Ray, to avoid all radio workCar Talk hosts Tom and Ray Magliozzi say they will retire in September. 'My brother has always been 'work-averse,' Ray Magliozzi said. 'Now, apparently, even the one hour a week is killing him.'
- Bob Welch, Fleetwood Mac guiarist, 'just wanted to make the music he loved'Welch was a guitarist and vocalist for Fleetwood Mac from 1971 to 1974. He formed the British rock group Paris in 1976, and had hits including 'Sentimental Lady' in 1977 and 'Ebony Eyes' in 1978.
- Richard Dawson remembered for personal touch hosting TV's 'Family Feud'Richard Dawson was an actor, comedian, and television game show panelist. But at least for one generation of fans, Richard Dawson will be revered for being the host of TV's 'Family Feud.'
- Breastfeeding moms in military uniforms reprimandedThe Washington National Guard said the photo of two military moms breastfeeding their children was a violation of a regulation that forbids using the uniform to promote a cause.
- Why Anchorage is the 'worst-dressed' city in AmericaAnchorage is the worst-dressed city, and Salt Lake City is the second worst dressed, according to a Travel and Leisure poll of 35 cities. Why Anchorage residents agree with the ranking.
- Doc Watson: North Carolina's blind guitar picker extraordinaireDoc Watson, one of America's greatest folk musicians, passed on Tuesday. Doc Watson won eight Grammy Awards and influenced a generation of guitar players.
- Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook status updated to 'married'Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg married long-time girlfriend Priscilla Chan Saturday in a small, surprise wedding. Less than 100 guests arrived at Zuckerberg's home for what they would be a party to celebrate Chan's graduation from medical school. Zuckerberg did not wear a hoodie.
- Are celebrity judges ruining American Idol and other talent shows?Killing the Golden Goose? By relying on Jennifer Lopez (American Idol) and Britney Spears (The X Factor), are talent shows putting celebrities ahead of discovering new talent?
- Jennifer Lopez: Leaving 'American Idol' or stalling for more money?Jennifer Lopez has not signed on for a third season on American Idol. Her children, a world concert tour, are cited as why she might leave. Is Jennifer Lopez too busy or negotiating for more than $20 million a year.
- Donna Summer was Queen of DiscoHer family released a statement, saying Summer died Thursday morning and that they 'are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy.'