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Singing soldier Timothy Michael Poe, who was known more for his questionable sob story about being injured in Afghanistan than his singing on America's Got Talent, was cut from the popular NBC show last night.

How did she behave toward the end?

News of Nora Ephron's passing on Tuesday has brought renewed attention to her remarkable life and work. Here's a look back at some of Ephron's most notable career highlights.

The release date for ?Halo 4? is still a ways away, but that hasn?t stopped new details from emerging. An internal survey for Microsoft retailers reveals that there will be two new vehicles, 10 new weapons and 10 multiplayer maps that come with the launch.

Just six months after announcing that she was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, Southern cuisine chef Paula Deen sported massive weight loss on the cover of People magazine, admitting that she shed 30 pounds and dropped from a women's size 18 to a 10 with a diabetes-friendly diet plan. View the slideshow to see before and after photos of Paula Deen.

Google I/O 2012 is set to kick off, and the company is expected to make some worthwhile announcements. Critics and fans alike are awaiting more information on Google?s first self-branded Nexus tablet, which was just confirmed ahead of the event.

The Hangover star Zach Galifianakis has reportedly gotten engaged to his longtime girlfriend Mary Quinn Lundberg.

Apple had its time to shine earlier in June, and now its Google?s turn. Google I/O 2012, the company?s annual developer?s conference, is expected to unveil the next Android operating system and its upcoming release in its Nexus-brand of devices. The keynote is set to launch in only a couple of hours, and here?s the final roundup of last minute rumors and what to expect from the search engine giant?s spotlight moment.

Things apparently got a bit awkward when Denise Richard's stepped on the set of her ex-husband Charlie Sheen's new FX sitcom, Anger Management. Richards recently showed up on ABC's Good Morning America to speak about her recent guest appearance on the show, which comes six years after her very messy, very public divorce with Sheen.

The name Kim Kardashian has become synonymous with glamor. Kardashian's flawlessly made-up face, expertly sartorial wardrobe and perfectly coiffed locks make the reality star a go-to for the paparazzi and a style inspiration for women. With the upcoming launch of the Kardashian makeup line, Khroma Beauty, Kim has decided to reveal some of her daily makeup and beauty secrets.

R&B star Chris Brown isn?t feeling too good about the brawl between himself and hip-hop sensation Drake, which left bystanders such as sports celebrity Tony Parker injured.

A man that bears a striking resemblance to the American country music singer Kenny Chesney recently got tossed from the country star's Brothers of the Sun Tour show in Nashville, Tenn. Nathan Blankenship was removed from the Kenny Chesney concert in Nashville on Saturday, June 23, after he was stopped by several people and asked to take photos with those who thought he was the Hemingway's Whiskey artist.

A recent ad, dubbed Science: It's a Girl Thing! and geared toward encouraging young girls to become more interested in science, has come off as more tawdry than inspiring.

Famous screenwriter Nora Ephron has just passed away from leukemia just hours after a rumor went viral claiming her premature death. As a way to commemorate her life and her work, let's take a peak at some of Ephron's top ten famous lines from her movies: Julie and Julia, You've Got Mail, Sleepless in Seattle and When Harry Met Sally.

Jessica Biel showed off her fabulous beach body while vacationing in Puerto Rico, making everyone who has seen the pictures of her toned bikini body go gaga.

Beloved screenwriter Nora Ephron has died of leukemia at 71, just hours after a website prematurely released an obituary.

James Rosemond, a drug lord also known as ?Jimmy Henchman, admitted to orchestrating the 1996 shooting of Hip-hop superstar Tupac Shakur. He allegedly admitted to being involved in the late rapper?s untimely death during proffer sessions.

Reports of Nora Ephron's death were premature, but they were not another Internet hoax as the sick writer is likely to die of leukemia tonight in a New York hospital.

After agreeing on a settlement, Christie Brinkley and ex-husband Peter Cook can finally move forward. It's been four years since their bitter divorce was official, and now the two have finally come to an agreement regarding the welfare of their children.

Not only does Jennifer Lawrence know how to sprint into action on the silver screen, but she also does rising to the occasion in real life, too. When a young woman collapsed on the starlet's lawn, she didn't hesitate to run to the woman's side and assist her.

One is for adults, the other is for kids.

The Spice Girls reunited on Tuesday to discuss Viva Forever, a West End-bound musical that will reportedly showcase a revival their greatest hits. Here are five Spice Girl hits we hope will appear in Viva Forever.

Hip-hop superstar Curtis 50 Cent Jackson was injured in a car crash Tuesday morning, according to his publicist. Jackson has since been released from the hospital.

Emily Maynard is close to choosing her final bachelor. ABC's newest Bachelorette is down to four men, but it is still unclear who she will pick. Does Maynard love all four men? Or is she not in love with any of them?

Mad Men star Jon Hamm was robbed while in London with his girlfriend Jennifer Westfeldt earlier this month. Here's what went down.

Goodbye, Doug and John.

Drahi wants to offer ?a balanced presentation of life in Israel throughout the world [that] will help strengthen the country's image.

Reading offers Brazilian prisoners quicker escape

In Hollywood, new moms are feeling greater pressure than ever before to lose their baby weight - and do it quickly.