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Actresses Stone, Davis, Spencer and Janney pose with screenwriter Stockett during a photocall for their film "The Help" at the 37th American Film Festival in Deauville

'The Help' Wins Box Office, Summer Hits Record

The maids of The Help didn't take the Labour Day weekend off. The surprise summer hit held firm at the top of the domestic box office for the third straight week with $19 million in ticket sales
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Director Emanuele Crialese points as he poses during a photocall for his film "Terraferma" at the 68th Venice Film Festival

Italian Films Tackle Immigration at Venice Fest

Immigration in Italy is a big theme at the Venice film festival this year, with several home-grown movies taking a critical look at how the country's authorities and its people are struggling to deal with a growing wave of newcomers.
TENOR SALVATORE LICITRA SINGS IN CENTRAL PARK.

Italian Opera Tenor Licitra Dies After Accident

Salvatore Licitra, a leading Italian opera tenor seen as an artistic heir to the late Luciano Pavarotti, died Monday from head injuries suffered in a scooter accident last month, a statement on his website said.
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Blondie Spreads Panic to Fans

In more than 30 years since smash hit song Heart of Glass took Blondie from new wave upstarts to mainstream stars, frontwoman Deborah Harry has transformed herself many times, younger members have joined the band and albums have gone from vinyl to digital.
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MDA Telethon 2011 Sans Jerry Lewis, Absence Controversial

The MDA Telethon in 2011 raised $61.5 million in six hours on the Labor Day weekend without the familiar face of Jerry Lewis. The event's goal is to raise awareness for muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related disease and raise money to fund research for cure
Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber Desires to Be A 'Normal Kid,' He Says on Twiiter [PHOTOS]

Bieber is a name about town--you know his name, you know his face, you know all his life via Twitter and the endless surveillance thanks to paparazzi. It is as if Justin Bieber is not even a person... only a name. A singer. An idol. However, the young star is actually a 17 year old kid from Ontario, Canada.
Comedian Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy to be Oscars 2012 Host?

There are various reports suggesting that stand-up comedian Eddie Murphy could be the leading candidate or may be the finalized host for next year's Oscars.
Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis: End of an Era

It is the end of an era with Jerry Lewis, the comedy legend, finally retiring from the MDA show this year after successfully hosting it for 45 years.

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