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'Apes' hangs on to domestic box office lead

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Nothing could stop angry apes from tearing through the domestic weekend box office as "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" took the lead with an estimated $27.5 million in U.S. and Canadian ticket sales plus $40.5 million internationally.
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''Jersey Shore'' cast members (L-R) Michael ''The Situation'' Sorrentino, Jenni ''JWoww'' Farley, Nicole ''Snooki'' Polizzi and an unidentified member pose at the 2010 MTV Vid

"Jersey Shore" beats out GOP candidates' debate

Here's an interesting snapshot of where we're at as a nation: On Thursday night, more people tuned in to watch Pauly D, Vinny and their pumpkin-hued cohorts run amok in Italy than tuned in to watch the potential next leader of the free world make his case for election.
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Kurt Sutter's tweets slam "Mad Men's" Weiner

In further evidence that Kurt Sutter might want to think before he tweets, the "Sons of Anarchy" creator set the blogosphere a-rumblin' by slamming "Mad Men" maestro Matthew Weiner this week.
U.S. singer Will.i.am of the group Black Eyed Peas reacts as he meets youths of the 20th district of Paris, June 25, 2011 as part of the Paris Hip Hop festival.

Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am stumping for science

Will.i.am, science teacher?With flashing lights, electric dance breakdowns and even some of his own robot-esque moves, the Black Eyed Peas singer is no stranger to the intersection of art and science.
Close poses at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences reception for Emmy nominees in Los Angeles

Glenn Close to get lifetime award at Spanish festival

Actress Glenn Close will receive a lifetime achievement award at the San Sebastian film festival in Spain next month for a career that has shocked, delighted and moved audiences for more than 30 years, organizers said on Friday.
A woman dressed as a witch walks along the street during Halloween celebrations in Port Washington, New York, October 31, 2007.

Real witches cry foul at portrayal on "True Blood"

Critics of bloody violence and excessive sex on TV have long had HBO's vampire drama "True Blood" in their cross hairs, but now the popular series has another group of wary citizens -- witches, real ones.
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'Dancing with the Stars' Season 13: Potential New Cast

ABC's award winning "Dancing with the Stars" is keeping the upcoming season's cast secret until the official list is announced Aug. 29. Kristin Cavallari has been offered a contestant contract for the show. Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi of "Jersey Shore" fame has also reportedly been offered a contract.
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'4 Intimate Nights with Beyonce' Sells Out in Less than One Minute

Beyonce's "4 Intimate Nights with Beyonce" show sold out in just 22 seconds after going on sale Wednesday. Columbia Records tweeted, "It's official @Beyonce's 4th & final show at Roseland Ballroom is SOLD OUT! That's a total of 4 sold out shows next week!" This is Beyonce's first show in the concert series, and will open at New York City's Roseland Ballroom on August 14, 16, 18, and 19.

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