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William and Kate thank hospital for baby care

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 08:33 AM PDT

Carole and Michael Middleton, the parents of Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, smile as they arrive at St. Mary's Hospital exclusive Lindo Wing in London, Tuesday, July 23, 2013, where the Duchess gave birth on Monday July 22. The Royal couple are expected to head to London's Kensington Palace from the hospital with their newly born son, the third in line to the British throne. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)LONDON (AP) — Prince William, Kate and their baby boy were spending their first full day as a family Tuesday inside a London hospital, thanking staff for their care but making well-wishers wait for a first glimpse of the royal heir.


Bynes hospitalized after allegedly starting fire

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 09:17 AM PDT

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — Amanda Bynes has been hospitalized for a mental health evaluation after deputies said she started a small fire in the driveway of a home in Southern California.

Amis, Rushdie and McEwan appear together in NY

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 11:33 PM PDT

File-This Sept. 8, 2012 file photo shows author Salman Rushdie posing for a photo as he promotes the movie "Midnight's Children" during the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto. Put Rushdie, Martin Amis and Ian McEwan on a stage and expect a night of high art and school boy humor, of reading, writing and Christopher Hitchens. (AP Photo/The Canadian Presss, Chris Young, File)NEW YORK (AP) — Put Salman Rushdie, Martin Amis and Ian McEwan on a stage and expect a night of high art and school boy humor, of reading, writing and Christopher Hitchens.


Toronto Film Festival unveils lineup

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 08:29 AM PDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The Toronto International Film Festival has unveiled most of its high-profile lineup, including the upcoming adaptation of Tracy Letts' "August: Osage County" and the WikiLeaks drama "The Fifth Estate."

Univision cancels 'Piolin por la Manana'

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 08:20 AM PDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Univision Radio Network's nationally syndicated Spanish-language program "Piolin por la Manana" has been canceled.

Carson's 'Tonight' highlights now available online

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 05:30 AM PDT

FILE - In this May 22, 1992, file photo, talk show host Johnny Carson, right, appears with the show's announcer Ed McMahon during the final taping of the "Tonight Show" in Burbank, Calif. Content from "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" is available for digital download. Starting Tuesday, July 23, 2013, two volumes of material from the King of Late Night can be purchased from the iTunes store. (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac, File)NEW YORK (AP) — Heeeere's Johnny on iTunes!


Incoming BSO director sidelined by concussion

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 07:42 AM PDT

FILE - In a Tuesday, June 25, 2013 file photo, Andris Nelsons, who was recently appointed as music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, reacts after throwing out the first pitch before a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Colorado Rockies at Fenway Park in Boston. Nelson has canceled a weekend appearance at Tanglewood after suffering a concussion following a freak accident in Germany. He'd been scheduled to conduct the Verdi Requiem on Saturday, July 27 at Tanglewood, the BSO's summer home in Lenox, Mass. The Boston Globe reported that Nelsons recently collided with a door that unexpectedly swung open at his residence in Bayreuth, Germany. He was still hospitalized Monday and doctors have advised him against plane travel. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)BOSTON (AP) — The incoming director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra has canceled a weekend appearance at Tanglewood after suffering a concussion following a freak accident in Germany.


Jim Crace, Colm Toibin among Booker contenders

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 05:03 AM PDT

LONDON (AP) — Jim Crace, Tash Aw and Colm Toibin are among 13 authors competing for the prestigious Booker Prize for fiction in a field, announced Tuesday, that's heavy with new writing talent.

NJ town: Snooki and storm rebuilding don't mix

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 04:26 AM PDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012 file photo, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi attends a media event to announce her new venture, Team Snooki Boxing and the upcoming boxing matches featuring Ireland's Hyland brothers, in New York. Some residents of the Jersey shore town of Berkeley Township, N.J., say they don't want reality star Polizzi to benefit from efforts to rebuild from Superstorm Sandy. Town residents and officials say Polizzi plans to vacation and film in a house in the Pelican Island neighborhood for the new season of her BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Some residents of a Jersey shore town say they don't want reality star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi to benefit from efforts to rebuild from Superstorm Sandy.


Thief steals $70K in gear from Flock of Seagulls

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 06:58 AM PDT

DOWNEY, Calif. (AP) — The 1980s band Flock of Seagulls says someone flew off with $70,000 of its equipment during a Southern California gig.

'The Conjuring' tops box office with $41.9M

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 03:31 PM PDT

"R.I.P.D." was dead on arrival at the box office.

Dennis Farina, star of 'Law & Order,' dead at 69

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 03:53 PM PDT

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2012 file photo, Dennis Farina arrives at the premiere for the HBO television series "Luck" in Los Angeles. Farina died suddenly on Monday, July 22, 2013, in Scottsdale, AZriz., after suffering a blood clot in his lung. He was 69. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)NEW YORK (AP) — Dennis Farina, a onetime Chicago cop who as a popular character actor played a TV cop on "Law & Order" during his wide-ranging career, has died.


Jackson's mother tearfully concludes testimony

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 05:17 PM PDT

FILE - In this April 27, 2011 file photo, Katherine Jackson poses for a portrait in Calabasas, Calif. Jackson is expected to be the final witness Friday, July 19, 2013, in the plaintiff's case against AEG Live LLC. The Jackson family matriarch is suing the company, claiming it failed to adequately investigate the doctor convicted of giving her son an overdose of anesthetic in 2009. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)LOS ANGELES (AP) — The promoters of Michael Jackson's ill-fated comeback concerts watched the singer waste away and should have reached out to his family for help, the superstar's mother tearfully told a jury on Monday.


Man accused of threatening anchors over coverage

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 08:15 PM PDT

PHOENIX (AP) — A New York man has been arrested on allegations that he made threats on Twitter against two national newscasters who angered him with their coverage of the Jodi Arias trial, Arizona authorities said Monday.

Billy Ray Cyrus, wife call off divorce again

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 03:16 PM PDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country musician Billy Ray Cyrus and his wife are calling off their divorce proceedings for a second time.

Spike Lee launches Kickstarter campaign for film

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:14 PM PDT

FILE - In this June 10, 2013 file photo, Spike Lee attends the eighth annual Made in New York Awards in New York. Lee has launched a Kickstarter campaign to help fund his next feature film. The Brooklyn director on Monday unveiled his bid to raise $1.25 million over the next month. Lee offered few details on the film, but said it would be about NEW YORK (AP) — The next Spike Lee joint will be a Kickstarter production.


First day of parenting faces William and Kate

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 03:58 AM PDT

A selection of British daily newspapers on Tuesday July 23, 2013 headlining the news of the birth of a son to Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. It was announced on Monday that Prince William's wife Kate has given birth to a baby boy. The baby was born at 4:24 p.m. and weighs 8 pounds 6 ounces. The infant will become third in line for the British throne after Prince Charles and William. (AP Photo/Tony Hicks)LONDON (AP) — It's Day One of parenting for Prince William and Kate. After the excitement and fatigue and joy of childbirth — emotions shared with a nation — the young couple is expected to bring the prince home Tuesday.


It's a boy! UK's Kate gives birth to royal heir

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 06:42 PM PDT

The Queen's Press Secretary Ailsa Anderson, with Badar Azim, a footman, places an official document to announce the birth of a baby boy, at 4.24pm to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at St Mary's Hospital, in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace in London Monday July 22, 2013. The child is now third in line to the British throne. (AP Photo/John Stillwell, Pool)LONDON (AP) — Champagne bottles popped and shouts of "Hip! Hip! Hooray!" erupted outside Buckingham Palace on Monday as Britain welcomed the birth of Prince William and his wife Kate's first child, a boy who is now third in line to the British throne.


Rita Moreno to receive SAG Life Achievement Award

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 10:49 AM PDT

FILE - In this March 6, 2012 file photo, actress Rita Moreno poses for a portrait at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York. Moreno will receive SAG-AFTRA's Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment at the 2014 Screen Actors Guild Awards. SAG-AFTRA Co-President Ken Howard said the 81-year-old actress is the 50th recipient of the award, NEW YORK (AP) — Rita Moreno will receive the Life Achievement Award for career and humanitarian accomplishments at the 20th annual SAG Awards.


ABC's O'Brian named Al-Jazeera America president

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 01:10 PM PDT

This undated publicity image released by Al Jazeera America shows Ehab Al Shihabi. Al Shihabi, executive director for international operations, has been named as an interim chief executive officer of Al Jazeera America. (AP Photo/Al Jazeera America)NEW YORK (AP) — Al-Jazeera America said Monday it will bring in a quartet of veteran U.S. television news executives, led by ABC's Kate O'Brian as president, to run the new cable news network and pinpointed Aug. 20 as the launch date.


Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott welcomes daughter

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:10 PM PDT

CORRECTS FAMILY NAME TO TYRRELL - FILE - This June 7, 2013 file photo shows Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum performing on day 2 of the 2013 CMA Music festival at the LP Field in Nashville, Tenn. Scott's representative confirms the country singer gave birth to Eisele Kaye Tyrrell on Monday in Nashville. Scott is married to drummer Chris Tyrrell. Eisele is the couple's first child. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK (AP) — Lady Antebellum's leading lady has given birth to a little lady.


Chris Christie says his TV gigs are good for NJ

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 01:36 PM PDT

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announces to a gathering Monday, July 22, 2013, in Brick Township, N.J., that about 2,700 New Jersey homeowners will get federal grants to elevate homes damaged by Superstorm Sandy. Homeowners will be able to get up to $30,000 each. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says his regular television appearances generate positive publicity for the state.


Latest swimwear trends have wild side this season

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 02:03 PM PDT

In this Friday, July 19, 2013 photo, a model walks the runway during the Agua Bendita show at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim show in Miami Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Welcome to the jungle.


Jackson's mother resumes testimony in LA courtroom

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:24 PM PDT

FILE - In this June 29, 2013 file photo, Prince Jackson, left, and Katherine Jackson arrive at the world premiere of "Michael Jackson ONE" at THEhotel at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The Jackson family matriarch tearfully testified in a Los Angeles courtroom on Friday, July 19, 2013, about her son, Michael Jackson's death and her concerns about the pace of his planned comeback concerts. She is suing concert promoter AEG Live LLC, claiming it failed to properly investigate the doctor who administered a fatal dose of anesthetic to her son in June 2009. (Photo by David Becker/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson's mother testified Monday that she does not believe her son had any responsibility for his own death.


What's in a royal name? Lots of tradition

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:52 PM PDT

LONDON (AP) — When it comes to Prince William and his wife Kate's new baby boy, choosing just one name won't do. You need about three or four.

ABC's O'Brian named Al Jazeera America president

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 11:27 AM PDT

NEW YORK (AP) — ABC News executive Kate O'Brian is the new president of Al Jazeera America, the cable news network that plans to launch in the United States next month.

Palace: Kate gives birth to a baby boy

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 12:35 PM PDT

LONDON (AP) — Palace officials say Prince William's wife Kate has given birth to a baby boy.

Jackson's mother says son didn't cause own death

Posted: 22 Jul 2013 11:35 AM PDT

FILE - In this June 29, 2013 file photo, Prince Jackson, left, and Katherine Jackson arrive at the world premiere of "Michael Jackson ONE" at THEhotel at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The Jackson family matriarch tearfully testified in a Los Angeles courtroom on Friday, July 19, 2013, about her son, Michael Jackson's death and her concerns about the pace of his planned comeback concerts. She is suing concert promoter AEG Live LLC, claiming it failed to properly investigate the doctor who administered a fatal dose of anesthetic to her son in June 2009. (Photo by David Becker/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson's mother says she doesn't believe her son bears any responsibility for his own death.


Avoid what-not-to-say moments with new parents

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 09:16 AM PDT

FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 file photo Britain's Kate, The Duchess of Cambridge waves as she leaves after a visit to Hope House, in London. It was announced on Monday, July 22, 2013, in London that Kate, Duchess of Cambridge and her husband Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, gave birth to a boy weighting 8lbs 6 oz. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)NEW YORK (AP) — Your sex life will never be the same. In my day. What, not breast-feeding?


Cop who leaked bombing suspect photos disciplined

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 09:14 AM PDT

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts State Police photographer who released photos of the bloodied Boston marathon bombing suspect during his capture has been placed on restricted duty.

Review: Conspiracies abound in 'Hidden Order'

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 08:27 AM PDT

This book cover image released by Atria/Emily Bestler Books shows "Hidden Order," a thriller by Brad Thor. (AP Photo/Atria/Emily Bestler Books)"Hidden Order: A Thriller" (Atria/Emily Bestler Books), by Brad Thor


'Downfall' is 'must read' for action-thriller fans

Posted: 23 Jul 2013 06:43 AM PDT

This book cover image released by Grand Central Publishing shows "Downfall," by Jeff Abbott. (AP Photo/Grand Central Publishing)"Downfall: a Thriller" (Grand Central Publishing), by Jeff Abbott


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