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Andy Cohen: 7 stories from his new book
In his new memoir 'Most Talkative,' the Bravo executive and host recounts everything from high school to crazy experiences on his talk show.
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Donald Driver wins 'Dancing with the Stars.' Five lessons you can learn.
Donald Driver was crowned "Dancing with the Stars" champion Tuesday night. Over the 14 seasons of "Dancing with the Stars," many contestants have talked about the life-transforming benefits of ballroom dancing, including weight loss, increased self-confidence, a sense of pride in accomplishing something they’ve never done before, and, importantly, joy. Here are five business lessons the ballroom world has to offer everyone.
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London: 8 stories from its residents
8 Londoners tell their stories about living in the city that will host the Olympics.
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Stephen King's 10 favorite books
Stephen King, author of 'Carrie' and 'The Shining,' reveals what he likes to read.
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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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American Idol crowns Phillip Phillips in talented, funny, bizarre finale (+video)
American Idol: After months of competition, American Idol aired its finale on Wednesday night and anointed Phillip Phillips as the winner of Season 11.
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Andy Cohen: 7 stories from his new book
In his new memoir 'Most Talkative,' the Bravo executive and host recounts everything from high school to crazy experiences on his talk show.
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Donald Driver wins 'Dancing with the Stars.' Five lessons you can learn.
Donald Driver was crowned "Dancing with the Stars" champion Tuesday night. Over the 14 seasons of "Dancing with the Stars," many contestants have talked about the life-transforming benefits of ballroom dancing, including weight loss, increased self-confidence, a sense of pride in accomplishing something they’ve never done before, and, importantly, joy. Here are five business lessons the ballroom world has to offer everyone.
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American Idol finale: Phil Phillips soars while Jessica Sanchez stumbles (+video)
American Idol: Jessica Sanchez and Phil Phillips each performed three songs on Tuesday night in the hopes of becoming Season 11's American Idol victor. Only one of the contestants earned a standing ovation.
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Are celebrity judges ruining American Idol and other talent shows?
Killing the Golden Goose? By relying on Jennifer Lopez (American Idol) and Britney Spears (The X Factor), are talent shows putting celebrities ahead of discovering new talent?
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American Idol: Joshua Ledet learns that three's a crowd (+video)
American Idol: Though not a shocking elimination, the loss of Joshua Ledet was an unfortunate choice by voters. That leaves Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips in next week's American Idol finale.
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Jennifer Lopez: Leaving 'American Idol' or stalling for more money?
Jennifer Lopez has not signed on for a third season on American Idol. Her children, a world concert tour, are cited as why she might leave. Is Jennifer Lopez too busy or negotiating for more than $20 million a year.
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'Glee' adds guest stars Kate Hudson and Sarah Jessica Parker for next season
'Glee' future guest star Sarah Jessica Parker says she'll be a 'mentor of sorts.'
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American Idol: Steven Tyler predicts a Jessica Sanchez win (+video)
American Idol: The final three contestants each performed three songs Wednesday night. After her first performance, Steven Tyler predicted that Jessica Sanchez would take home the American Idol title. Did he speak too soon?
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American Idol final three give tearful goodbye to Hollie Cavanagh (+video)
American Idol results: The final three of Season 11's American Idol have been revealed. On Thursday, Hollie Cavanagh was eliminated from the competition, leaving Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, and Phil Phillips to compete for the title of American Idol.
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Jessica Sanchez: Will huge YouTube following make her the next American Idol? (+video)
Jessica Sanchez is the "American Idol" contestant with the biggest YouTube and Twitter following – by far. Are these good indicators that Jessica will win "American Idol" Season 11?
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American Idol: Phil Phillips sizzles with Damien Rice hit 'Volcano' (+video)
American Idol Top 4: With only two weeks left, Phil Phillips delivers a breakthrough performance of "Volcano." But American Idol judges reserve their standing ovations for Joshua Ledet and Jessica Sanchez.
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Who won 'The Voice'? Jermaine Paul, no longer a 'backup singer' (+video)
'The Voice' winner, Jermaine Paul, gets a $100,000 and a recording contract. Justin Bieber also appeared on the The Voice stage Tuesday night. Jermaine Paul was once a backup singer for Alicia Keys.
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American Idol: No place for Skylar Laine in the Top 4 (+video)
American Idol: Skylar Laine, the last country singer in the American Idol competition, was sent home Thursday night.
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American Idol: Judges go crazy for Joshua Ledet's British Invasion (+video)
American Idol recap: Wednesday night, the American Idol judges were on their feet (again) for Joshua Ledet and his performance of, "To Love Somebody."
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The Voice: Who made it to the finals?
The Voice finalists were revealed Tuesday night. The audience and the judges sent Lindsey Paveo, Katrina Parker, Erin Willett, and Jamar Rogers home.
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'American Idol' reaches final 5 by dismissing Elise Testone (+video)
The 'American Idol' roster is down to five contestants at the end of this week after they tried to cover part of the 'Queen' songbook.
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American Idol takes on Queen: Will Hollie Cavanagh go home next? (+video)
American Idol featured the songs of Queen Wednesday. Hollie Cavanagh struggled, but rebounded with her second song. Will American Idol voters send her home?
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American Idol: Colton Dixon admits he doesn't care and is eliminated (+video)
American Idol voters proved that even the male favorites are not safe. Colton Dixon was voted off, leaving six American Idol contestants.
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American Idol host Ryan Seacrest honors mentor, Dick Clark (+video)
American Idol began Wednesday with host Ryan Seacrest paying tribute to his mentor, Dick Clark. Then, Hollie Cavanagh finally had her moment on the American Idol stage.
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American Idol shocker: Why Jessica Sanchez faced elimination (+video)
American Idol contestants Elise Testone, Joshua Ledet, and Jessica Sanchez were in the Bottom Three this week. American Idol judges used their save on Jessica Sanchez.
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American Idol goes modern: How the top 7 handled current music (+video)
American Idol: The top 7 contestants (finally) chose songs from the current decade. Look for American Idol voters to put Hollie Cavanagh, Elise Testone, and Skylar Laine in the bottom three.
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American Idol: Even Jennifer Lopez could not save DeAndre Brackensick (+video)
American Idol: On Thursday night, DeAndre Brackensick was once more in the bottom three. Should American Idol judges have used their save on DeAndre?
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American Idol '80s Night: Gwen Stefani mentors, Skylar Laine soars (+video)
American Idol: Gwen Stefani makes her second appearance as an Idol guest mentor. Armed with Bette Midler's power ballad, Skylar Laine makes an impressive comeback.
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Culture Cafe
DWTS elimination: Jack Wagner exits, a rule change enters (+video)
'Dancing with the Stars' elimination procedures will be changing. DWTS elimination round will adopt a dance-off, and a judges 'save,' for the bottom two contestants.








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