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News Archive
2011
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A Sneak Peek at Stephen King's Newest Work
October 28, 2011 by Jennifer BallTypically, the characters found in Stephen King's novels are the personification of your worst nightmares—from possessed pets and children with destructive supernatural powers, to murderous nurses and killer clowns. But in King's newest work, 11/23/63...
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Mel Gibson to Make Film about Jewish Hero
September 9, 2011 by Leila TahaThe unlikeliest of Hollywood actors is set to make a film about one of the greatest warriors of Jewish history. Oscar winner and notorious loose cannon Mel Gibson...
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Mick Jagger: Pop Culture Pioneer
October 18, 2011 by Marc SpitzEven as a kid, I knew that Mick was important. He must have meant something to my parents, too, because when I was about 10, I was given a Rolling Stones album for...
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Christie Vetoes the "Snooki Subsidy"
September 27, 2011 by Jennifer BallChris Christie vetoed the "Snooki Subsidy" today, a $420,000 production tax-credit that was to be given to the MTV reality show, The Jersey Shore. Christie has long...
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Eddie Murphy to Host Oscars
September 7, 2011 by Leila TahaAfter years of voicing an annoying cartoon donkey for the lucrative Shrek franchise, funnyman Eddie Murphy is finally adding some live action work to his resume...
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Johnny Carson
Talk Show Host / 1925 - 2005
One of television's best known personalities, Johnny Carson hosted "The Tonight Show" for 30 years. His farewell show in 1992 drew 50 million viewers.
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Bob Hope
Film Actor, Television Actor, Television Personality / 1903 - 2003
Bob Hope was a entertainer and comic actor, known for his rapid-fire delivery of jokes and for his success in virtually all entertainment media.
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The Fonz Gets British Honor
September 16, 2011 by Leila TahaBritain showed some respect for the Fonz on Thursday. Actor Henry Winkler has been appointed an honorary member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE). He received the honor in a ceremony at the British embassy in Washington, D.C. The...
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Ron Howard
Film Actor, Television Actor, Director, Producer, Television Personality / 1954 -
Ron Howard is best known for his roles on the shows Happy Days and The Andy Griffith Show, and as the director for films, including A Beautiful Mind and Apollo 13.
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- The British Royal Family
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen / 1926 -
Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain was crowned in 1953. Her 60 years on the throne was celebrated in June 2012, with the Diamond Jubilee.
