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Chris Kelly dies: Leaves legacy as 1990s kid rapper (+video)
Chris Kelly dies: Half of the rap group Kris Kross, Chris Kelly and Chris Smith's biggest hit was "Jump," part of a 1992 album. They were know for their rap delivery as well as a gimmick of wearing their clothing backward.
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Deanna Durbin dies: Child actress walked away from film career as an adult
Deanna Durbin dies: She starred as a teenager with such actors as Judy Garland in the 1930s. Deanna Durbin, who according to her son died a few days ago, also starred in musicals.
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Jack Shea, director of 'The Jeffersons' and president of the DGA, dies
Jack Shea dies: The three-time president of the Directors' Guild of America, who directed 'The Jeffersons' and hundreds of other episodes of American television, has died.
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Janos Starker dies: Leaves legacy as Grammy-winning cellist (+video)
Janos Starker dies: A renowned cellist, Janos Starker survived a Nazi concentration camp and became a world-class musician and teacher.
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Yvette Prieto marries Michael Jordan (+video)
Yvette Prieto and former NBA star Michael Jordan tied the knot Saturday in Palm Beach, Fla. Prieto, a 35-year-old former model, met Jordan five years ago.
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George Jones funeral at Grand Ole Opry (+video)
George Jones: The country music star, George Jones, will be honored with a funeral at the Grand Ole Opry on Thursday.
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'Derrick' actor: Nazi with SS? Dutch TV pulls show
'Derrick' actor: Nazi with SS? The late German actor Horst Tappert, known for his role as TV sleuth Stefan Derrick, was reportedly a member of a Nazi SS unit during World War II.
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Jane Fonda handprints next to Dad's in Hollywood
Jane Fonda is honored with hand and foot prints in cement next to Henry Fonda's outside the Chinese Theater. Jane Fonda will also be present at a special screening of 'On Golden Pond.'
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George Jones dies: Country music legend sang about life he lived
George Jones dies: The Texas native recorded over 150 albums. By the time George Jones died Friday, his career had spanned eight decades.
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Sigourney Weaver having a ball as a 'peacock' in new play
Sigourney Weaver's role in the play wouldn't even be too much of a stretch — she'd be playing a movie star. The sticky part: This movie star was overindulgent, self-centered and unaware she's on the decline.
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Fired anchor: Letterman talks to A. J. Clemente (+video)
Fired anchor on Letterman: A. J. Clement was fired for swearing on the air. But the former North Dakota anchor appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman Wednesday.
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M.A.S.H. actor dies: Alan Arbus played psychiatrist (+video)
M.A.S.H, actor dies: Alan Arbus was best known for his M.A.S.H character, Dr. Sidney Freedman, the 4077th psychiatrist.
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Baby monkey: 'Big Bang' TV show supplies his name
Baby monkey, Big Bang: A new baby monkey at the Columbus zoo has been named after Dr. Sheldon Cooper of 'The Big Bang Theory.' No word yet how the cast of 'The Big Bang Theory' feels about the honor.
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Richie Havens dies, leaves Woodstock marathon legacy (+video)
Richie Havens dies: A folk singer and guitarist, Richie Havens performed for three hours at the 1969 Woodstock Festival. Havens biggest commercial success came with his cover of George Harrison's "Here Comes the Sun."
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Reese Witherspoon arrested for disorderly conduct (+video)
Reese Witherspoon arrested: Reese Witherspoon apologized for her behavior after her arrest for disorderly conduct. Witherspoon's husband was arrested for drunk driving.
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Bill Clinton honored at GLADD Awards
Former President Bill Clinton received the first advocate for change award at the annual GLAAD Media Awards, which celebrates inclusive representations of the LGBT community in the media.
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'Beaver' actor dies, leaves legacy as 'Lumpy' (+video)
Beaver actor dies: Larry Banks, the actor who played Lumpy Rutherford on the sitcom 'Leave It to Beaver,' passed on Saturday.
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Shakira $250 million lawsuit: It's bogus, she says
Shakira $250 million lawsuit: The Columbian pop singer faces a $250 million lawsuit by her ex-boyfriend for shaping the Shakira brand. Shakira says the suit has no merit.
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George Beverly Shea dies, leaves legacy as Gospel baritone
George Beverly Shea dies: Known as the soloist for the Billy Graham crusade, George Beverly Shea sang before some 200 million people.
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Fox pulls 'Family Guy' Boston Marathon episode
Fox pulls 'Family Guy' episode depicting mass murder at Boston Marathon. The Family Guy episode was taken off the websites at Fox.com and Hulu.com.
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