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Family Circus creator Bil Keane dies at age 89

Cartoonist Bil Keane
The Family Circus creator Bil Keane, whose kid-friendly comic strip gave readers a funny version of his own life at home and became one of the most widely syndicated cartoon panels in the world, has died at age 89, his distributor said on Wednesday.

Underwood, Paisley host Country Music Awards

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It's routinely deemed country music's biggest night, so even the casual country music fan should find reason to tune in for the 45th annual Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday night.
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Anderson renewed for second season

Anderson Cooper's syndicated daytime talk-show, Anderson, has been renewed for a second season by Fox Television Stations, distributor Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution announced.
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Cast member Robert Pattinson smiles while promoting ''Breaking Dawn'' from the Twilight Saga at the start of a news conference in Brussels

'Breaking Dawn' Advance Tickets Selling out Fast

Twilight fans appear very hungry for the upcoming fourth film in the vampire romance franchise, snapping up advance tickets for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 and selling out early screenings.
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Peter Liguori out at OWN, Discovery

Four months after Oprah Winfrey seized the reins to Discovery Communications' most glamorous asset, the Oprah Winfrey Network, Peter Liguori announced Wednesday that he is leaving his post as Discovery's COO at the end of the year.
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Eddie Murphy out, Brian Grazer in at Oscars

In a day of drama befitting Hollywood, Oscar organizers on Wednesday said comedian Eddie Murphy was bowing out as host of the world's top film honors and producer Brian Grazer was stepping in to run the show.
Cast member Robert Pattinson smiles while promoting ''Breaking Dawn'' from the Twilight Saga at the start of a news conference in Brussels

Breaking Dawn advance tickets selling out fast

Twilight fans appear very hungry for the upcoming fourth film in the vampire romance franchise, snapping up advance tickets for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 and selling out early screenings.
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U.S. Heiress Brings Art to Middle America

The heiress daughter of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton is bringing art to Middle America when she opens a new museum this week featuring an immense collection of American art.
Actress Dakota Fanning attends the HFPA Installation Luncheon in Beverly Hills, California July 30, 2008.

British Body Bans Dakota Fanning Fashion ad

Britain's Advertising Standards Authority has banned a magazine advertisement for a fragrance featuring teenage actress Dakota Fanning because it could be seen to sexualize a child.
Canadian singer Justin Bieber performs after switching on the Christmas lights at the Westfield shopping centre in west London November 7, 2011.

Justin Bieber's 'Mistletoe' Debuts at No. 1

Teen sensation Justin Bieber received a sweet kiss from fans on Wednesday when his album Under the Mistletoe debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, edging out new entries from rapper Wale and country singer Miranda Lambert.
Dr. Conrad Murray speaks with a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy in the courtroom during his trial in the death of pop star Michael Jackson in Los Angeles

Jackson Estate Slams Conrad Murray Documentary

Michael Jackson's estate on Wednesday slammed a tell-all documentary about the doctor convicted of causing the singer's death, and urged a TV network not to allow the physician to tell his story in which he labels the singer a drug addict.
Ailing Zsa Zsa Gabor celebrates husband’s 68th birthday with champagne.

Zsa Zsa Gabor Returns to Hospital

Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor was rushed to a hospital on Wednesday for the second time in less than a month after complications arose from her recently replaced feeding tube, her husband said.
Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy Bows Out as Oscar Host

Comedian Eddie Murphy bowed out on Wednesday as host of the upcoming Oscars, one day after producer Brett Ratner who had lured Murphy into the role also exited following an uproar over his use of a gay slur.

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