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Factbox: Key evidence, testimony in Jackson doctor trial

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Michael Jackson's former physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, is on trial for involuntary manslaughter in the Thriller singer's 2009 death. Closing arguments take place on Thursday and a Los Angeles jury will deliberate shortly afterward before deciding Murray's guilt or innocence.
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Gwar Guitarist Cory Smoot Found Dead on the Road

Cory Smoot, guitarist in the shock-rock band Gwar, was found dead Thursday, TMZ reports. The band is currently on tour, and Smoot's body was found as the band traveled from Minneapolis to Edmonton, Ontario, for its next show.
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Razzies Founder Calls Exec Who Attacked Universal ‘Refreshingly Honest’

The harsh words Universal President Ron Meyer used to describe box-office bombs like Land of the Lost, The Wolfman and Cowboys & Aliens at Georgia's Savannah Film Festival Wednesday might've gotten a few laughs from Golden Raspberry Awards founder John Wilson, but the creator of the Razzies told IBTimes Thursday that grumbling about all those sh-ty movies that cost the company millions wasn't a good career move.
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Gwar shock band guitarist found dead on tour

Cory Smoot, guitarist in the shock-rock band Gwar, was found dead Thursday. The band is currently on tour, and Smoot's body was found as the band traveled from Minneapolis to Edmonton, Ontario for its next show.
Belfast braced for Bieber-mania at MTV awards

Belfast braced for Bieber-mania at MTV awards

Teen stars Justin Bieber and girlfriend Selena Gomez perform at the MTV Europe Music Awards on Sunday in Belfast, guaranteeing plenty of screaming fans and close media attention to what they say and do.
Kim Kardashian Divorce

Kim Kardashian Divorce: She's Sorry For 'Jumping the Gun'

Kim Kardashian wrote an emotion-filled email to her family hours before filing for divorce, saying she was embarrassed that [she] took everyone on this journey. TMZ has learned of that weepy email, which Kardashian sent to members of her extended family on her father's side. The starlet apologized for jumping the gun.
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Doctor's conviction could boost Jackson estate

A manslaughter conviction against Michael Jackson's doctor would boost the late pop star's image and open opportunities for his estate in many markets, including family-oriented products, industry experts said.
Late Chinese leader Mao Zedong is seen on a 100 yuan banknote in this photo illustration taken in Beijing

Luxury London Homes Best Bargain for Chinese Buyers

Chinese luxury home buyers are leading a legion of cash-rich non-UK investors in search of upmarket London homes, with demand driven by currency exchange rates that produce discounts of up to a quarter on purchase prices, research shows.
Visitors examine wine Vinexpo Asia-Pacific held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Hong Kong Toast of Wine World Amid Global Woes

Hong Kong's wine imports have remained strong even as global economic uncertainty cuts demand for luxury goods, underscoring the city's credentials as a preeminent wine hub buoyed by strong demand from mainland Chinese buyers.
Models appear at the end of a presentation by French designer Christophe Lemaire for fashion house Hermes as part of their Spring/Summer 2012 fashion collection in Paris

Hermes Raises Full-year Sales Goal

French luxury group Hermes raised its full-year sales forecast on Friday after third-quarter growth beat its initial target, pulled by buoyant demand for the 174-year-old brand in Europe, the Americas and Asia.
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'Indian Giver' Hatred Will Save Kim Kardashian $2 Million Ring

Kardashians have never seemed to be the kind who cares too much about norms and etiquettes. So it isn't really surprising that Kim Kardashian has decided to hold on to the 20.5 carat diamond ring worth $1.92 million, despite etiquette experts confirming that the wedding ring should be given back, as well as the wedding presents, in the event of a couple separating.

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