Topic: Madonna (Entertainer)
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9 musicians who have broken into the literary world
Here are nine other musicians who have published novels, short stories, poetry, and children’s books.
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Dancing with the Stars: Can it help a career?
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In Pictures: Madonna's Mexican gym
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Gallery: Celebrities aiding Africa
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Backchannels The sacred and the profane: Indonesian churches and Lady Gaga
The pop-star Lady Gaga and Indonesian churches have both been the recent target of a thuggish group called the Islam Defenders Front.
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Madonna's daughter smoking: Photo sparks parenting discussion (+video)
Madonna's daughter smoking? Admitting she's not "tough enough" on her 15-year-old Lourdes, the superstar talks bout parenting strategies as a single mother of four.
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Dick Clark remembered as 'American Bandstand' host, TV & radio impresario
Dick Clark, the longtime host of ABC's 'American Bandstand,' TV game shows, and radio programs, died Wednesday near Los Angeles.
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American Idol: Stevie Nicks coaches and the top nine shine (+video)
American Idol: Most of the remaining nine contestants had their best performances ever, with guidance from Stevie Nicks. They delivered passionate performances that kept the American Idol audience and the judges on their feet.
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Latin America Monitor Sean Penn jumps into Falkland Islands fray
Sean Penn lashes out at the deployment of a British prince to the Falklands. The UK is not amused.
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Europe's Internet revolt: protesters see threats in antipiracy treaty
Anger over proposed antipiracy treaty ACTA was expected to bring thousands to Europe's streets today. Supporters say it will better protect intellectual labor, while opponents see free speech threats.
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Madonna half time show: What's a network to do when performers behave badly?
Lots of finger-pointing has ensued after a rapper during the Madonna half time show at the Super Bowl made an obscene gesture – before millions of TV viewers. Indecency during prime time is an issue already before the US Supreme Court.
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American Idol, desperately seeking the next Carrie Underwood, hypes Lauren Gray (+video)
American Idol recap: In Season 10 auditions, judge Steven Tyler predicted Lauren Alaina would win, and it nearly came true. All three Idol judges are waxing poetic about Lauren Gray: Is she the next American Idol?
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Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift sing a new message of girl power
In July I drove 1,800 miles with only the radio to keep me company. What struck me were the overarching themes of female empowerment sung over the airwaves. Pop music is singing a new tune. Are girls taking the message to heart?
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Dancing with the Stars: Can it help a career?
"Dancing with the Stars," now in its 13th season on ABC, offers its celebrity contenders a huge amount of exposure – but not much of a career boost. Italian actress Elisabetta Canalis, bounced Tuesday in the second round, is likely to go back to her preshow level of popularity, as have most of the 160 "Dancing With the Stars" contestants. But a few have bucked the trend. Using the show's extraordinary exposure – this year's premiere netted 18.6 million viewers, nearly six times the highest ratings that DWTS contestant Nancy Grace ever got on her eponymous HLN show and more than double what DWTS competitor and US soccer goalie Hope Solo got in the Women’s World Cup final this summer – these five contestants have seen their careers take off. Can you guess who was tops?
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Toronto International Film Festival: the buzz this year
George Clooney film captures attention, along with a new Neil Young documentary.
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Abaarso Tech, run like a business, brings top-notch education to Somalia
Jonathan Starr founded Abaarso Tech in Somaliland to unlock the potential of the country's brightest boys and girls.
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The Voice eliminates eight singers this week
The Voice, on NBC, eliminated four contestants Tuesday. Another four are scheduled to depart in a special results show on The Voice Wednesday.
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Winfrey farewell show taped live in front of 13,000 fans
Winfrey farewell: The show being taped Tuesday afternoon will be the finale of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show,' according to Harpo Productions. The show will air on Wednesday.
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Jackie Evancho, Greyson Chance following in Justin Bieber's footsteps? (VIDEO)
Jackie Evancho and Greyson Chance are two young musical sensations who have converted their Youtube channels into marketable brands.
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Oprah Winfrey bumps NBA playoffs, welcomes Maria Shriver to United Center
Oprah Winfrey, Maria Shriver, Tom Hanks, Beyonce, and Michael Jordan were part of a star-studded cast at the Tuesday taping of two of the last Oprah Winfrey shows in Chicago's United Center.
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Behind the facade of Gypsy Rose Lee
Karen Abbott, author of "American Rose," talks about Gypsy Rose Lee and her life of "relentless self-invention."
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Hey, Soul Sister by Train, Angry Birds top iTunes top music and apps lists for 2010
Eminem and Ke$sha had the best-selling albums on iTunes and the addictive game Angry Birds was the top selling mobile app.
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In Pictures: Madonna's Mexican gym
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Madonna tastes Mexican bureaucracy in opening Hard Candy Fitness gym
The hurdles that Madonna overcame to open Hard Candy Fitness are emblematic of the long ride of permits, stamps, and waits faced by business owners in Mexico.
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Madonna gyms: Material girl opens fitness centers worldwide
Madonna gyms, officially known as 'Hard Candy Fitness' gyms, will soon open in 11 locations on four continents, starting with one in Mexico on the Monday after Thanksgiving.
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Salvador Dali exhibition exclusively at Atlanta museum
Salvador Dali exhibition explores artist Salvador Dali's late work, including several major pieces that haven't been seen in the US in half a century.
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Gallery: Celebrities aiding Africa
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Do celebrities in Africa make you cringe? Check out why Ben Affleck gets it right in Congo.
The vast majority of celebrities who get involved in Africa do little more than bring attention to themselves, but Ben Affleck's Congo initiatives actually hire locals and focus on fitting in, not dictating solutions.
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