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David R. Ellis dies: 'No foul play,' say police

David R. Ellis, director of 'Snakes on a Plane,' was found dead today in South Africa, where he was working on 'Kite,' another Samuel L. Jackson vehicle.
TV cancellation causes uproar in Thailand

TV officials' decision to cancel an "inappropriate" soap opera has caused an uproar in Bangkok, where censorship is common but mid-season cancellations are rare.
Adele rules (over Taylor Swift) in album sales, again in 2012

Adele, for the second year in a row, had the best-selling album, "21." Adele's 4.4 million album sales in 2012 were followed closely by Taylor Swift's 'Red.' Gotye scored the year's top-selling song with "Somebody That I Used To Know."
Patti Page: A vocalist with enduring appeal (+video)

Patti Page had many big hits, but the biggest was 'Tennessee Waltz,' which made Patti Page the best-selling singer of the 1950s. Patti Page had a career that spanned decades and multiple genres, including country, pop, and R&B.
Les Miserables reviews: What makes the movie different from the stage show?

Les Miserables reviews: British director Tom Hooper says the movie provides emotion via close ups. Les Miserables made its English language debut 27 years ago.
Tate Stevens wins 'X Factor' and $5 million record deal (+video)

Tate Stevens, the country singer from Belton, Mo., won Season 2 of 'The X Factor.' Tate Stevens beat out Carly Rose Sonneclare and the girl-band 'Fifth Harmony.'
Olivia Culpo, a 'cellist nerd,' takes Miss Universe crown (+video)

Olivia Culpo, a Boston University sophomore, won the Miss Universe competition Wednesday. Olivia Culpo, a cellist, won the Miss Rhode Island contest in a rented $20 dress with a hole in it and then began working out, dieting, and studying current events on flashcards to compete for the Miss USA crown.
Cassadee Pope voted as Season 3 'The Voice' winner (+video)

Cassadee Pope took home the 2012 title in The Voice Tuesday night. Cassadee Pope was a protege of country singer Blake Shelton.
'SNL' features poignant tribute to victims of Connecticut shooting

'SNL' opened with a children's choir singing 'Silent Night' in a reference to the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
12-12-12: An auspicious date for a $1,212,120 wedding?

12-12-12 is the latest triple-date marketing opportunity for the wedding industry. Banking on Chinese numerology, one Vegas wedding package is priced at $1,212,120 and includes a private jet.
SAG award nominations: 'Argo' and 'Lincoln' top the list (+video)

Among the top nominees for the Screen Actors Guild film awards on Wednesday, were the actors of Iran hostage drama 'Argo' and drama 'Lincoln.'
Ravi Shankar: Sitar virtuoso and father of the rock benefit concert (+video)

Ravi Shankar: George Harrison called him "the godfather of world music." Ravi Shankar helped millions of classical, jazz and rock lovers discover the centuries-old traditions of Indian music.
Jenni Rivera, the 'Diva de la Banda,' lost in Mexico jet crash (+video)

Jenni Rivera died Sunday when her Learjet 25 crashed. Jenni Rivera was a mother, grandmother, and the queen of the grupero music scene in Mexico. Her death was confirmed by US officials Monday.
Nap Nanny warning issued by US government agency

Nap Nanny, a portable baby recliner, poses "a substantial risk of injury and death to infants," says the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The maker of the Nap Nanny, Baby Matteres, rejects the CPSC
Why Kate Middleton's pregnancy is big news in America (+video)

Brits are mostly taking Kate Middleton's pregnancy in stride. But in the US, British royalty fascinates the public, and news organizations. ABC News has a baby names poll for Kate and William's child.
Spotify song of the year: 'Somebody I Used to know' (+video)

Spotify song of the year was by Gotye. The runner-ups to the Spotify song of the year: Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" and "We Are Young" by fun.
New Jersey spruce survives Sandy, lights up Rockefeller Center

An 80-foot tall Norway spruce was decked out with 30,000 lights in New York City's Rockefeller Center. The Christmas tree-lighting ceremony goes back to 1933.
Laura Ingraham goes off the air – to pursue modern dance?

Laura Ingraham, a conservative talk radio host, has left the Talk Radio Network after 9 years. Laura Ingraham jokes that she plans to pursue modern dance and the xylophone. If those don't work out, she'll go back to radio.
Melissa Rycroft takes DWTS title on second try (+video)

Melissa Rycroft was crowned champion Tuesday on 'Dancing With The Stars: All Stars,' the ABC TV dance competition. Melissa Rycroft and her partner Tony Dovolani dazzled the show's judges with a samba and a freestyle dance.
Fox News ends interview after Thomas Ricks criticizes network (+video)

Fox News ends interview with Thomas Ricks after he criticizes Fox coverage of the Benghazi controversy. Watch the video to see if Fox News ends the interview abruptly or not.