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Taylor Armstrong, from the Bravo reality TV series 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills', arrives at the unveiling of artist Jack Armstrong's 'Cosmic Starship' Harley-Davidson motorcycle at Bartels Harley-Davidson in Marina Del R

'Real Housewives' death exposes stress of reality TV

The apparent suicide of a husband on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" again showed the dark side of reality TV and the stress that unrelenting media coverage can place on people, experts said on Tuesday.
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Lawrence O'Donnell taking time off following mother's death

MSNBC host Lawrence O'Donnell is taking time off from his show, "The Last Word With Lawrence O'Donnell," following the death of his mother, Frances O'Donnell, on Sunday, the network confirmed to TheWrap. Fellow MSNBC host Chris Hayes will fill in for O'Donnell.
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Casey's Parents Cindy and George Anthony Leave the Trial Seemingly Angry

Dr. Phil lands interview with Casey Anthony parents

The parents of Casey Anthony, who was acquitted in July of charges that she killed her young daughter, will sit with Dr. Phil for their first interview since the trial, the program announced on Tuesday.
Gordon Ramsay, head chef, judge and executive producer of TV series 'Kitchen Nightmares', 'Hell's Kitchen' and 'Masterchef', attends the FOX Summer TCA Press Tour in Beverly Hills, California

Ramsey pushes Fox to nightly ratings win

On a repeat-heavy night, fewer viewers opted to hang out in ABC's "Bachelor Pad," while hot-headed chef Gordon Ramsay handed Fox a win for the night on Monday, according to preliminary numbers.
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KCET strikes $50 million deal

KCET, the former PBS station serving Southern and Central California, has entered a partnership with Eyetronics Media and Studios to produce and acquire new series, the companies announced Tuesday. Under the agreement, Eyetronics will provide up to $50 million in funding for the new programs, which will start production in the fall.
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London deemed top fashion capital-survey

London has overtaken New York as the world's fashion capital for 2011, fueled by media interest in late British designer Alexander McQueen and Kate Middleton, according to a survey by the Global Language Monitor.
Death of Elvis Presley: 34 Years Later, We Still Love You (Photos)

Death of Elvis Presley: 34 Years Later, We Still Love You (Photos)

Elvis Presley, ?the King of Rock n' Roll? was 42 when he was found dead in his bathroom at the Memphis, Tennessee mansion on August 16, 1977. As Tuesday marks the 34th anniversary of the superstar's death, thousands of Elvis fans flock to Memphis to remember his legacy, as they have always been commemorating him for last thirty-four years. Check out the photos of ?The King? and how his fans still miss him:
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Black Sabbath Reunion Another Rumor?

A Black Sabbath reunion has been in the making for years as rumors have been in continuous circulation, but on Monday the possibility almost became real when a Birmingham newspaper announced the workings of a new album and tour, only to be revoked by guitarist Tony Iommi on Tuesday.
Armstrong arrives at Bartels Harley-Davidson in Marina Del Rey

Suicide Rocks Beverly Hills "Real Housewives"

The estranged husband of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Taylor Armstrong has been found dead in an apparent suicide, just three weeks before the reality show is scheduled to return to U.S. television.
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Taylor Armstrong: Husband's Death Still Secret from Daughter

Taylor Armstrong, the estranged wife of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Russell Armstrong, told E! News that "She requests privacy at this time so that she may comfort her young daughter" through a rep. Russell Armstrong, 47 appears to have committed suicide by hanging.
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Mike Myers Bringing Back 'Austin Powers'

The fourth installment in the "Austin Powers" franchise is coming closer to becoming a reality. The first film in the Powers franchise arrived in 1997 with "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" and followed with "The Spy Who Shagged Me" in 1999 and "Austin Powers in Goldmember" in 2002.
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'Kate Plus 8' Canceled, Gosselin Optimistic

TLC announced on Monday that it has cancelled "Kate Plus 8." "We've had a great run!" Gosselin wrote on Twitter. "Six years of whirlwind fun-filled adventures thanks to TLC and our many, many supportive and diehard fans."

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