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Bestselling books the week of 5/19/13, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Kepler epitaph? Eight most intriguing finds of troubled telescope.
Kepler, the space telescope designed to help us find other Earth-like planets, is on the fritz. Scientists hope they will be able to fix it remotely, but if they can't, its brief, brilliant career could be over. Here are eight of its most important discoveries.
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Test your Gangnam style?
Pop music sensation Psy has taught his signature horsey dance to everyone from the UN’s Ban Ki-moon to Britney Spears. But how much do you know about the artist?
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Bestselling books the week of 5/12/13, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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'Star Trek': How well do you know the Trek universe?
'Star Trek' is a story that's spawned TV shows, movies, and spin-off books. As the newest movie, 'Star Trek Into Darkness,' hits theaters, test your Trek knowledge!
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'Star Trek': How well do you know the Trek universe?
'Star Trek' is a story that's spawned TV shows, movies, and spin-off books. As the newest movie, 'Star Trek Into Darkness,' hits theaters, test your Trek knowledge!
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Smash canceled: NBC's new line up announced
Smash cancelled: In addition to Smash, the other NBC shows cancelled include the newsmagazine "Rock Center," the Matthew Perry comedy "Go On" and "The New Normal," ''Up All Night," ''Guys With Kids," ''1600 Penn" and "Whitney."
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'Peeples' is clunky, but star Craig Robinson is entertaining
'Peeples' is predictable, but Robinson keeps many of the movie's gags from collapsing.
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American Idol: The top two are named. Who went home? (+video)
On Thursday night, American Idol aired its final results show before the finale. Which two contestants managed to keep their dream alive for at least one more week?
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Latin America Monitor Move over Beyoncé: Another American explores Cuba, 'people to people'
Like Beyoncé and Jay-Z, the Monitor's Linda Feldmann travels Cuba on a 'people to people' tour. Since 2011, such trips have had the sanction of the Treasury Department – a legal way for Americans to see the long-forbidden island.
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Neil Patrick Harris will host Tonys for fourth time (+video)
Neil Patrick Harris will serve as Tonys hosts again for the 2013 ceremony. Neil Patrick Harris is a Broadway veteran and currently stars on the CBS comedy 'How I Met Your Mother.'
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Boycott of Israel is small for now, but gets higher profile with Hawking
Many celebrities have ignored boycott appeals, such as Elton John, Lady Gaga, Madonna, and Paul McCartney. Some academics say that the impact of the movement has been overstated.
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Rod Stewart releases his first original album in almost 20 years
Rod Stewart's album 'Time' comes after the artist released eight cover albums. 'Now, he's approaching it with a real joy,' Rod Stewart's manager said of the artist's songwriting process.
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'The Great Gatsby' is an over-the-top misfire
'The Great Gatsby,' directed by Baz Luhrmann, tries too hard to update the story and piles on the party scenes.
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American Idol: Hometown visits leave judges in tears (+video)
American Idol recap: Angie Miller, Kree Harrison, and Candice Glover were rejuvenated by visits to their hometowns. Only one week stands between one of these contestants and the American Idol title.
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Jeanne Cooper dies, leaves 'Young and Restless' legacy (+video)
Jeanne Cooper dies: As grande dame Katherine Chancellor, Jeanne Cooper starred on "The Young and the Restless" for four decades.
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Chapter & Verse 'Ender's Game' first full trailer is released
'Ender's Game' is based on the classic 1985 sci-fi novel by writer Orson Scott Card. 'Game' is planned for a Nov. 1 release.
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Bestselling books the week of 5/5/13, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Culture Cafe Al Pacino leaves 'Despicable Me 2' two months before premiere date
Al Pacino, who was set to voice the villain in the animated sequel 'Despicable Me 2,' has left production two months before the film's release date. Despite Al Pacino's departure, the movie will be released as planned with actor Benjamin Bratt stepping in.
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Chris Kelly: Overdose suspected in rapper's death (+video)
Chris Kelly overdose? The mom of Chris Kelly says he took cocaine and heroine the night before he died. Police suspect a drug overdose.
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15 hidden meanings of popular food phrases
Discover the hidden meanings of some of your favorite food phrases.
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'Iron Man 3' is all action match-ups
'Iron Man 3' has a great leading man in Robert Downey Jr., but the fight sequences in the movie rang from passable to interminable.
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American Idol: So close, yet so far (+video)
On Thursday, American Idol bid farewell to one of their remaining four finalists, denying them the coveted opportunity to become hometown heroes for a day. Which Idol is going home to tears rather than fanfare?
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George Jones memorial: Nashville honors music legend (+video)
George Jones memorial: Thousands gathered at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville to pay their respects to George Jones, whose voice defined country music for more than half a century.
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No Steve Carell in the 'Office' series finale? Producer Greg Daniels discusses the last episode
There will be no Steve Carell appearance in the series finale of the NBC comedy 'The Office,' according to producer Greg Daniels. Steve Carell's absence is partially because he didn't want to overshadow the other characters' endings, said Daniels.
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American Idol: And the winner is, Harry Connick, Jr. (+video)
American Idol recap: On Wednesday night, the top four American Idol contestants battled it out for the second week in a row, except this time they had the help of Harry Connick, Jr..
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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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'Life at the Marmont': 6 stories of Hollywood stars at the famous hotel
The Chateau Marmont in Hollywood has played host to everyone from Grace Kelly to Johnny Depp. Here are a few of the stories from the hotel's former owner, Raymond Sarlot, and writer Fred E. Basten.
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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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Bestselling books the week of 4/29/13, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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