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Bestselling books the week of 4/22/13, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.
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Super Bowl commercials 2013: The 4 best sneak previews
For Super Bowl commercials, many companies are providing sneak peeks for their ads that will run during the big game. Here are some of the best.
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14 acting legends over 70
Some say Hollywood may be ageist, with careers fizzling for most after they become senior citizens, but these actors and actresses buck that trend. Check out our list of 14 actors over 70 who haven't lost their touch.
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Bestselling books the week of 10/18/12, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
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Bestselling books the week of 10/11/12, according to IndieBound*
What's selling best at independent bookstores across America.
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Darth Vader vs. Eminem: Did "The Force" fall short in ad war?
Darth Vader VW Passat commercial got the most Super Bowl buzz. Eminem generated the most sales inquiries, auto website says.
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Super Bowl commercials: top ads of Super Bowl 2011 [VIDEO]
Super Bowl commercials everybody is talking about after Sunday's game.
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Darth Vader Super Bowl commercial: What happens to child stars in ads?
The Darth Vader Super Bowl commercial made six-year-old Max Page an advertising wunderkind even before the public had seen his face. As the pint-sized Darth Vader in the VW ad, Max became an Internet phenomenon for using "The Force," or trying to. The Super Bowl commercial went viral on the Internet in the run-up to the big game. Since the Super Bowl, Max has gotten even more attention. On Monday's "Today" show, he took off his Vader mask, letting America see his face. Here's a look at Max and five other child actors who starred in ads. Can you guess which of the five made the big time?
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Eminem doesn't do ads. But for Super Bowl...
Eminem makes appearance in emotional Chrysler 200 ad. And an animated Eminem hawks Lipton tea.
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Super Bowl commercials 2011:The best 3 online now (video)
You don't have to wait until Sunday. Many companies are already airing their Super Bowl 2011 commercials days before the Big Event. The goal is to create a pre-game buzz around their ads. Check out our favorites, so far.
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In Pictures: CES 2011
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In Pictures: Extravagant auctions
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Festivus and three other made-for-TV holidays
Faux holidays like “Seinfeld’s” Festivus, popularized in 1997, forgo the traditional in favor of another way to celebrate the season. Consider it Hollywood’s way of poking fun at – or maybe offering a little social commentary about – Americans’ tendency to go overboard on their Christmas observances. Festivus is not the only made-for-TV holiday – and it even may not be the only one to catch on in real life. Here’s the skinny on Festivus and three other invented days of celebration, brought to you by the Dream Machine.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 12/02
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Bush 'not telling truth' in 'Decision Points' memoir, says German ex-chancellor
George W. Bush's 'Decision Points' memoir is attracting global scrutiny. Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder disputes that he initially offered support for the invasion of Iraq.
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George Lucas thrills fans, explains R2D2 difficulties
George Lucas thrilled lucky fans Saturday during a live, on-stage interview on topics ranging from the origins of Darth Vader's name to home-made droids.
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How 'Star Wars' changed everything
From household robots to bionic hands to CNN holograms, the world is looking more and more like that galaxy far, far away.
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Darth Vader robbery occurs in New York; R2D2 not involved
Darth Vader robbery? Weird, but a man dressed as Darth Vader committed a robbery in New York Thursday. No injuries were reported in the so-called "Darth Vader robbery."
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 07/23
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Darth Vader robbery: Phantom menace strikes Long Island bank
Darth Vader robbery? Darth Vader apparently robbed a Long Island bank Thursday. The Darth Vader robbery might have been a person in a Darth Vader mask, however.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/24
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Secret Washington: Where to go to get away from the crowds
Who knew Washington has more than monuments and steakhouses? Among our top-secret spots: a grotto, a terrace with a view, and a gargoyle carved in the shape of Darth Vader.
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'Robin Hood' at Cannes Film Festival: 'Batman Begins' meets 'Men in Tights'
Ridley Scott's 'Robin Hood' made its debut Wednesday at the Cannes Film Festival. The movie takes a page from other Hollywood 'prequels,' but how far is too far when Hollywood rewrites popular myths?
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National Star Wars Day: Our top 10 Star Wars quotes
May 4th is the unofficial National Star Wars Day, which means it's time to break out our favorite Star Wars quotes.
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In Pictures: Who's delivering your mail today?
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Cheney gives Obama some credit (sort of) on national security
Former Vice President Cheney applauded Obama for his Afghanistan strategy and acknowledged he 'inherited' a difficult situation with Iran's nuclear program. But those arrows are still flying.
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Opinion: From Cheney to Dobbs, resolutions to swear by
I won't serve on the Nobel Peace Prize jury – and other (mostly tongue-in-cheek) New Year's resolutions.
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A White House Halloween: Obamas turn White House into Orange House
A White House Halloween? You bet. The Obamas turned the White House into a Halloween carnival on Saturday night.
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Attacks by Dick and Liz Cheney could be a good thing for Obama
Critics say Dick Cheney and George Bush themselves ‘dithered’ on Afghanistan for years. And Cheney left office so unpopular that his reemergence on the political scene reminds most Americans why they voted for Obama in the first place.
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In Pictures: Hot air ballooning
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