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Barbie mania sweeps Latin America, but sometimes takes on a macabre tone

Barbie mania sweeps Latin America, but sometimes takes on a macabre tone

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Latin America is taking Barbie mania to an extreme, with everything from pink-colored tacos and pastries, commercial planes bearing the Barbie logo, political ads and even Barbie-themed protests.
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Malaysia cuts short music fest after British band slams anti-gay laws, singer kisses male bandmate

Malaysia cuts short music fest after British band slams anti-gay laws, singer kisses male bandmate

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia's government Saturday cut short a music festival after the lead singer of British band The 1975 slammed the country's anti-gay laws and kissed a male bandmate during their performance.
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Murder trial of rapper YNW Melly ends in mistrial after jury deadlocks; retrial likely

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A deadlocked jury prompted a mistrial Saturday in the South Florida trial of rapper YNW Melly on charges that he murdered two of his friends five years ago.
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Jamie Foxx tells fans in an Instagram message that he is recovering from an illness

Jamie Foxx tells fans in an Instagram message that he is recovering from an illness

Academy Award winning actor, singer and comedian Jamie Foxx said in an Instagram video that he is recovering from an undisclosed medical condition.
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Tony Bennett left his heart to generations of music fans

Tony Bennett left his heart to generations of music fans

NEW YORK (AP) — What do Paul McCartney, Queen Latifah, Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder have in common? Oh, and Aretha Franklin, k.d. lang, Bono and Billy Joel. Not to mention Carrie Underwood, Judy Garland, John Legend and Placido Domingo.
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'He was such a gentleman': Canadian actor Dave Thomas on working with Tony Bennett

'He was such a gentleman': Canadian actor Dave Thomas on working with Tony Bennett

When SCTV invited Tony Bennett to make a guest appearance in the early 1980s, one of the stars of the Canadian television comedy sketch show figured it was a long shot. "We thought ...
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'Barbenheimer' arrives as moviegoers flock to a Mattel-mushroom cloud double feature

'Barbenheimer' arrives as moviegoers flock to a Mattel-mushroom cloud double feature

NEW YORK (AP) — Waves of pink-clad moviegoers passed under cardboard palm trees on the frenzied first day of “Barbenheimer.
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Comedians energize the picket lines as Hollywood actors and writers strikes enter second week

Comedians energize the picket lines as Hollywood actors and writers strikes enter second week

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The combined strike by Hollywood actors and screenwriters entered its second week with no swift end in sight, and union leaders and star strikers, including a bevy of comedians attempted to boost morale Friday as the novelty of pic
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Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas; Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Wash.; Palm Springs, Calif., Mayor Grace Elena Garner. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Preempted by coverage of the British Open.
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Elton John, Berry Gordy, Scorsese and more friends and admirers of Tony Bennett react to his death

Elton John, Berry Gordy, Scorsese and more friends and admirers of Tony Bennett react to his death

Reaction to the death of Tony Bennett at age 96: “So sad to hear of Tony’s passing. Without doubt the classiest singer, man, and performer you will ever see. He’s irreplaceable. I loved and adored him. Condolences to Susan, Danny and the family.
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