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Fame Vs. Celebrity: A New York Story

I have seen or run into literally hundreds of celebrities -- ranging from global icons to the Andy Warhol ‘fifteen-minute’ variety -- in Manhattan over the past two decades.
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Karina Smirnoff in 2010

Karina Smirnoff Engagement Called Off: Report

But some see conflicting reports since Smirnoff was seen in Las Vegas last week wearing her engagement ring. Yet though a representative for Smirnoff did not respond to a request for comment, she had said earlier this year she wanted to postpone her wedding to focus on Dancing with the Starts.
Cast member Ice Cube poses at the premiere of ''Lottery Ticket'' at the Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California

Ice Cube to go Eye for and Eye for FX

Rapper turned actor/producer Ice Cube might be best known for lighthearted comedy fare such as Are We There Yet? and the Friday movies these days. But at least part of his attitude is still straight outta Compton.
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Country Awards surge but CBS wins ratings night

The 2nd Annual American Country Awards enjoyed a strong double-digit surge over last year's presentation Monday night, while ABC's new game show You Deserve It fell and CBS took a win for the night overall by scoring the top five ratings slots of the evening, according to preliminary numbers.
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Tyler Perry and WGA reach agreement on House of Payne

Some three years after a labor dispute resulted in picket lines outside Tyler Perry Studios, the Writers Guild of America, East announced that it has reached a collective bargaining agreement covering the company's TBS television show, House of Payne.
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Karina Smirnoff, Brad Penny Wedding no More: Report

“Dancing With the Stars” champ Karina Smirnoff and fiancé (or ex-fiancé?) MLB player Brad Penny aren’t just postponing their wedding. They have called off the whole thing and gone their separate ways, claims an E! Online report.
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Hollywood Pedophilia: Child Molestation is Widespread in Moviedom

The world of sports is not the only industry rocked by child-sex abuse scandal as of late. News of Tinseltown's sordid behind-the-scenes crimes are coming to light; and individuals in the industry claim that the casting couch is a real place where people do desperate things.
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Lauren Scruggs and 5 Other Celebrities Who Survived Near-Fatal Accidents

Lauren Scruggs, 23, narrowly escaped death late Saturday when she accidentally walking into a spinning airplane propeller severely injuring her face, shoulder and left hand. Garey Busey, Ozzy Osbourne, George Lucas, Christopher Reeve and Chevy Chase also survived near-fatal accidents, many of which lead to life-changing transformations.
Cast member Hilary Swank poses at the premiere of ''New Year's Eve'' at the Grauman?s Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California

Star-packed Cast Cozy up for New Year's Eve

'Tis the season for serious Oscar-worthy films, and also for light and frothy romantic comedies featuring more A-list stars than you can stuff into a turkey. Romantic comedy New Year's Eve, released in U.S. movie theaters on Friday, falls into the latter category.
U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama leave after the Kennedy Center Honors reception at the White House in Washington

Kennedy Center Honors celebrates Streep, Diamond

President Barack Obama revealed a secret crush and Caroline Kennedy crooned to her namesake song on Sunday at the Kennedy Center Honors, which celebrated actress Meryl Streep and singer Neil Diamond.

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