Celebrities
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Saoirse Ronan to host Irish Rep gala of 'Finian's Rainbow'
May 02, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - The Irish Repertory Theatre has tapped a star of the Emerald Isle to host a gala benefit performance of "Finian's Rainbow" - Saoirse Ronan. The theater s...
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McCartney: 1957 desegregation crisis inspired 'Blackbird'
May 02, 2016 7:00 am - NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Paul McCartney says he met with two of the women who integrated Little Rock's Central High School, saying the 1957 crisis inspired the Bea...
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Priscilla Presley to make Paramount appearanceMay 01, 2016 11:00 pm - Priscilla Presley brings what is being billed as "an open conversation" to the Paramount Theatre in Aurora at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21. The ex-wife of rock icon Elvis Pre...
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Prince was an icon — with his own flair for leadership
May 01, 2016 5:00 am - As the many eulogies and remembrances of Prince rolled in last week, the towering pop star — in influence if not in physical stature — was called a “certified genius” by...
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Author appearances: Jeff Kinney, Dave Barry promote their books in NapervilleApr 29, 2016 11:00 pm - Meet author John Bemelmans Marciano and illustrator Sophie Blackall as they sign copies of “The Witches of Benevento: Mischief Season” and “The Witches of Benevento: Th...
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Katy Perry to headline glitzy amfAR event during Cannes
Apr 28, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Katy Perry will be lighting up the French Rivera like fireworks next month: The singer will perform at amfAR's annual "Cinema Against AIDS" event, the gl...
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Actor Columbus Short fails drug test while on probation
Apr 27, 2016 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Former "Scandal" actor Columbus Short has tested positive for cocaine and marijuana use and is facing a probation violation in a felony assault case, ...
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Toby Keith reflects on Merle Haggard ahead of tribute
Apr 27, 2016 7:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Country star Toby Keith said it was always a thrill to perform with Merle Haggard, whether it was playing together for fun or helping Haggard fin...
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Stevie Nicks surprises 'School of Rock' crowd, talks Prince
Apr 27, 2016 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Stevie Nicks surprised the audience at Broadway's "School of Rock" with a riveting performance of "Rhiannon" after the cast took its curtain call. Backed...
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Charlie Sheen's lawyers attack ex's restraining order filing
Apr 26, 2016 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - Charlie Sheen's lawyer urged a judge to reject a request by the actor's ex-fiancée to extend a temporary restraining order, calling the filing a publ...