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The XX win UK Mercury music prize for debut album
LONDON (Reuters) - Electronic band the xx have been named the winners of Britain's 2010 Mercury Prize for their debut album, "The xx."
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Judge calls Nicollette Sheridan lawsuit "annoying"
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - ABC suffered a few pre-trial setbacks on Tuesday related to former "Desperate Housewives" actress Nicollette Sheridan's $20 million wrongful-termination lawsuit against the network and series creator Marc Cherry.
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John Lennon's killer refused parole for sixth time
NEW YORK (Reuters) - John Lennon's killer was denied parole for the sixth time on Tuesday, three months before the 30th anniversary of the former Beatle's death.
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Ronald Reagan movie planned for 2011
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - The story of Ronald Reagan's life -- from boyhood to Hollywood actor to leader of the free world -- is about to spill out on the big screen in a way quite different from the miniseries that caused such a stir seven years ago.
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Michael Caine going on "Journey to Center of Earth"
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Michael Caine is finalizing a deal to join the cast of "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island," New Line's sequel to its 3-D remake of the sci-fi classic "Journey to the Center of the Earth."
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Natalie Portman offered lead in 3D survival story
TELLURIDE, Colo. (Hollywood Reporter) - Natalie Portman's highly praised, tortured turn in "Black Swan" could send her career into a new galaxy. Literally.
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Amy Poehler to host "Saturday Night Live" premiere
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Comic actress Amy Poehler returns later this month to the set of "Saturday Night Live," this time as guest host for the launch of the show's 36th season on NBC.
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Billy Ray Cyrus teams with son on paranormal TV show
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - After starring with his daughter Miley on the Dinsey Channel's hit series "Hannah Montana" for four years, singer-actor Billy Ray Cyrus is now teaming with another one of his children.
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Betty White gets comic book treatment
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Veteran actress Betty White is the latest Hollywood star to get the comic book treatment.
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Toronto filmfest hopes to buck up weak Oscar season
TORONTO (Reuters) - It's normally a proving ground for movies hoping to make a splash during Oscar season, but in a 2010 film season that has been thin on critical successes, this year's edition of the Toronto Film Festival could grab an even bigger share of the spotlight.
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Rihanna reveals "Loud" album title, debuts single
NEW YORK (Billboard) - Rihanna unveiled her new single "Only Girl (In the World)" on Tuesday shortly after announcing the title of her fifth studio album, "Loud," on her official fansite.
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Veteran Syrian director takes on Muslim "extremism"
DAMASCUS (Reuters) - A veteran Syrian director who has shocked audiences by portraying a religious zealot who abuses women says his popular television series could help stop an Arab slide toward extremism.
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Vanessa Paradis brings "Heartbreaker" act to U.S.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters Life!) - She is known as the significant other to one of Hollywood's biggest stars, but Vanessa Paradis is a triple threat in France, where she has been singing, modeling and acting since her teenage years.
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Google to start TV service in U.S. this autumn
BERLIN (Reuters) - Google will launch its new service to bring the Web to TV screens in the United States this autumn and worldwide next year, its chief executive said, as it extends its reach from the desktop to the living room.
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Venice film recounts trauma of war-scarred U.S. troops
VENICE (Reuters) - A documentary premiering at the Venice film festival explores the trauma of U.S. soldiers returning from war in Iraq and struggling to readjust to normal life, with little if any help from the military.
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Actress Jolie says flood-hit Pakistan needs long-term help
JALLOZAI, Pakistan (Reuters) - Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie called on Tuesday for constant and long-term assistance for Pakistan to help it cope with its worst ever floods that have wreaked havoc on the impoverished country.
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Venice film fest fights its corner as crisis bites
VENICE (Reuters) - A dearth of big Hollywood stars, Venice's notoriously high costs, fierce competition from Toronto -- this year's film festival on the Lido is fighting to keep its place on the map as one of cinema's most prestigious events.
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David Westin resigning as news head at Disney's ABC
NEW YORK (Reuters) - ABC News President David Westin said on Monday he was resigning after 13 years, according to a memo he sent to employees that was released on the network's website.
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"Twilight" star settles $300,000 RV lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "Twilight" star Taylor Lautner has settled his lawsuit against a California RV dealership that failed to deliver his $300,000 trailer in time for the shoot of his latest movie.
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