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L.A. braces for horde of Michael Jackson mourners
Friday, July 3, 2009LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles city officials are preparing for massive crowds downtown during Tuesday’s public memorial for Michael Jackson at Staples Center, even though only 17,500 tickets are being offered to the public.
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Former Nirvana bassist is small-town politico
Friday, July 3, 2009It’s been a busy year for former Nirvana bassist turned politico Krist Novoselic. He released a new record in May, had a short-lived protest candidacy for clerk of his home county in Washington state, and is now focused on keeping an alternative voting system in place in another county. Full story »
Morrow: Expect high-school-style 'instant drama' with new season of 'Big Brother'
Thursday, July 2, 2009“Big Brother 11” will make high-school socializing look complicated when the new season begins (8 p.m. Thursday on CBS). Full story »
Obama defends not making public statement about Michael Jackson
Thursday, July 2, 2009WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama called Michael Jackson a brilliant performer whose talents were paired with a tragic personal life.
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Grudge Match: President Barack Obama vs. a fly
Thursday, July 2, 2009We compare two pop-culture subjects to see which you like better. To be included in next week's tally, vote for your favorite before noon on Monday. This week's match: President Barack Obama vs. a fly. Full story »
Eldest Jonas Brother gets engaged
Wednesday, July 1, 2009NEW YORK (AP) — The eldest Jonas brother, Kevin, and his girlfriend Danielle Deleasa were engaged Wednesday.
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The Insider: '9 to 5' cast dreams of a breakaway to Dollywood
Wednesday, July 1, 2009Let it never be said that Dolly Parton doesn’t knows how to sell tickets to Dollywood. The Sevier County singing star has talked up her Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge so much to the cast of “9 to 5: The Musical” that they’re considering a trip down this way soon. Full story »
Actor Karl Malden dead at 97
Wednesday, July 1, 2009LOS ANGELES (AP) — Karl Malden, the Academy Award-winning actor whose intelligent characterizations on stage and screen made him a star despite his plain looks, died Wednesday, his family said. He was 97.
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Source: No public Neverland memorial planned for Jackson
Wednesday, July 1, 2009LOS ANGELES (AP) — A public memorial for Michael Jackson is in the works but won’t be held at the late pop star’s Neverland Ranch, a Jackson family spokesman said Wednesday. Full story »
Jackson's will cuts out ex-wife Debbie Rowe
Wednesday, July 1, 2009LOS ANGELES (AP) - Michael Jackson's 7-year-old will was filed Wednesday in a Los Angeles court, giving his entire estate to a family trust and cutting out his former wife Debbie Rowe.
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