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Mumford & Sons, fun. win big at GrammysFeb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Mumford & Sons wrapped up a completely unpredictable Grammy Awards with perhaps the most surprising win of the night, taking home album of the year for “Babel.” “We figured we weren't going to win anything because The Black Keys have been sweeping up all day, rightfully so,” Marcus Mumford said.
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Images: Grammy Awards showFeb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
It was a Grammy Awards show with surprising wins and some unconventional pairings during the performances.
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‘Argo’ named best film at Britain’s Oscars Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Iran-hostage drama “Argo” continued its journey from awards-season outsider to favorite Sunday, winning three prizes, including best-picture, at the British Academy Film Awards. Ben Affleck, who has made a remarkable journey from little-regarded actor to award-winning director, dedicated his directing prize to “anyone out there who’s trying to get their second act.”
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Images: Grammy Awards arrivals Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Celebrities began rolling down the red carpet in the early Sunday afternoon, but it remained to be seen if any would try to skirt CBS's mandate that stars dress appropriately with sensitive areas covered adequately.
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David Beckham back in skimpy bodywear ads Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
David Beckham has a knack for keeping his name in the news, and his face — and well-sculpted body — in front of the cameras. The newest ad campaign for his bodywear collection for global retailer H&M is being released on the heels of the announcement that he’s joining the French Paris-Saint Germain soccer club. The ad campaign, directed by Guy Ritchie, is more like a film short. Beckham stars as an action hero, saving the day in Los Angeles in his boxer briefs and bedroom slippers.
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Chicago Film Critics honor ‘Glee’ star Jane Lynch Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
There’s no way a movie award night can go wrong if you throw in some Hollywood glitz, an entertaining emcee, and “Glee” star Jane Lynch. The Chicago actress was honored with the “Comedia Extraordinaire” award on Saturday night at the 24th Chicago Film Critics Association awards, held at Muvico Theater in Rosemont.
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Book notes: Dave Barry reads ‘Insane City’ in Naperville Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
New York Times best-selling author and Pulitzer Prize-winner Dave Barry reads from and signs copies of his new novel "Insanse City" at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville.
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Oscar winner Mia Sorvino mulls activist career Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Oscar-winner Mira Sorvino says she could see giving up acting for her other passion — human rights advocacy. While saying she loves acting, she describes her efforts to stop human trafficking as "my calling."
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Chris Brown returns to court for probation issues Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
With the woman he assaulted throwing him a kiss, Chris Brown walked into court Wednesday to face allegations he failed to complete his community labor sentence for Rihanna's 2009 beating. A judge asked for more information and scheduled another hearing in two months. Rihanna, the glamorous singer whose bruised face became a tabloid fixture after she was beaten by her then-boyfriend on the way to the Grammys, has been dating Brown again.
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Prosecutors move to revoke Chris Brown’s probation Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Prosecutors have asked a judge to revoke Chris Brown's probation, saying there is no credible evidence he completed his community service sentence for beating Rihanna, and citing several other incidents that they say point to anger management issues.
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Barbara Walters looks forward to returning to ‘The View’ Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
arbara Walters isn't "scratching too much" from chickenpox, but she says she won't be back at "The View" for three more weeks. Walters phoned into the ABC talk show Wednesday. Calling from her home, she reported that she's weak but not in any pain.
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Kiefer Sutherland honored by Harvard theater group Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Golden Globe-winning actor Kiefer Sutherland has been named Man of the Year by Harvard University's Hasty Pudding Theatricals. Sutherland will be roasted and receive his ceremonial pudding pot at a ceremony scheduled for Friday, Feb. 8.
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Troggs singer Reg Presley dies of cancer at 71 Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Reg Presley, lead singer of The Troggs, whose raunchy, suggestive voice powers "Wild Thing," the paean to teenage lust, died Monday after a yearlong struggle with lung cancer. He was 71.
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Shakira shares first baby photo Feb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Shakira is sharing the first public photograph of her recently born baby, with father Gerard Pique planting a kiss on his infant son's cheek. The 36-year-old Colombian singer announced Monday on Twitter that the photo of "my two angels" could be seen on the website of UNICEF. She has urged people to donate to a baby shower on behalf of needy children helped by the U.N. children's agency.
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Angelou celebrates black history with Oprah, Keys Feb 3, 2013 12:00 AM
“Telling Our Stories,” Maya Angelou’s third annual Black History Month program, is airing on more than 175 public radio stations nationwide throughout February. Angelou says she is obligated to share her knowledge and experience with younger people in a way that is not “preaching” but gives context to the “human truth.” We owe the truth, not just the facts,” she said
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'Scandal' star Washington wins 3 trophies at NAACP Image Awards Feb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Kerry Washington was a triple threat at the NAACP Image Awards. The star of ABC's “Scandal” picked up a trio of trophies at the 44th annual ceremony: outstanding actress in a drama series for “Scandal,” supporting actress in a motion picture for “Django Unchained” and the President's Award, which is given in recognition of special achievement and exceptional public service.
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UK: No charges for Australian royal hoax DJs Feb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
British prosecutors said Friday they will not press charges against two Australian DJs over the royal hoax call that preceded a nurse's suicide.
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Randy Travis admits driving drunk, gets probation Feb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Randy Travis pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated Thursday in a case that began last summer when the country music star was found naked after crashing his Pontiac Trans Am. Travis received two years of probation, a $2,000 fine and a 180-day suspended jail sentence. If he doesn't successfully complete the probation, he will face the jail time.
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Patty Andrews of singing Andrews Sisters dies at 94 Jan 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Patty Andrews never served in the military, but she and her singing sisters certainly supported the troops. During World War II, they hawked war bonds, entertained soldiers overseas and boosted morale on the homefront with tunes like "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B" and "I Can Dream, Can't I?" Andrews, the last surviving member of the singing Andrews Sisters trio, died Wednesday at 94 of natural causes at her home in the Los Angeles suburb of Northridge
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Randy Travis to enter drunken driving plea Jan 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Country music star Randy Travis is scheduled to appear in a North Texas court, where prosecutors say he is expected to plead guilty to driving while intoxicated. The hearing in state district court in Sherman would end a drunken driving case that began last summer when Travis was accused of crashing his car while driving naked.
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