Entertainment

Universal: New Harry Potter area will open July 8
Entertainment, Lifestyles
TAMARA LUSH, Associated Press 
Jun 18, 2014
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The new Harry Potter-themed area at Universal Orlando Resort is set to open early next month. Universal officials announced Wedne...
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Weiner and fans bond at New York City reading
Entertainment
HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer 
Jun 18, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — Jennifer Weiner had so much to share with her readers. The author of such best-sellers as "Goodnight Nobody" and "In Her Shoes" spoke ...
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DreamWorks mixing faves, newbies in YouTube debut
Entertainment, Lifestyles
Ryan Nakashima, AP Business Writer 
Jun 16, 2014
LOS ANGELES (AP) — DreamWorks TV is debuting as a YouTube channel in one of the first attempts by Hollywood to mesh the polished look of movies with t...
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Kasem was an island of calm in swirl of pop music
Entertainment
Anthony McCartney, David Bauder, AP Entertainment Writers 
Jun 16, 2014
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In pop culture, Casey Kasem was as sweet and dependable as a glass of warm milk and a plate of chocolate chip cookies, which only m...
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Winners and losers from the E3 video-game show
Entertainment
LOU KESTEN, Associated Press 
Jun 13, 2014
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 2014 Electronic Entertainment Expo wasn't as dramatic as last year's, when Sony and Microsoft were battling for attention in ad...
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Tony night had humor, music and a hopping host
Entertainment
JOCELYN NOVECK, AP National Writer 
Jun 09, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — Hugh Jackman hopping his way into the theater, Neil Patrick Harris licking the eyeglasses of Samuel L. Jackson. A little history, and ...
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Miss Nevada Nia Sanchez crowned as 63rd Miss USA
Entertainment
STACEY PLAISANCE, Associated Press 
Jun 09, 2014
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Newly crowned Miss USA Nia Sanchez is a fourth-degree black belt in taekwondo and says women should be able to defend themselv...
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Beastie Boys awarded $1.7 million in Monster case
Entertainment
LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press 
Jun 06, 2014
NEW YORK (AP) — It's a rap: The Beastie Boys have won $1.7 million in a copyright violation case against the maker of Monster Energy drink. Thursday's...
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Gary Glitter charged with 8 sex offenses
Entertainment
Jun 05, 2014
LONDON (AP) — British prosecutors say they are charging former pop star Gary Glitter with eight sex offenses involving teenage girls. The charges agai...
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Jerry Lewis keeps the comedy coming at 88
Entertainment
SANDY COHEN, AP Entertainment Writer 
Jun 05, 2014
LOS ANGELES (AP) — At this point, Jerry Lewis feels more comfortable with an audience than without. So after nearly 70 years in show business, Lewis c...
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‘Hunger Games’ salute used as protest in Thailand
Entertainment
JOCELYN GECKER, Associated Press THANYARAT DOKSONE, Associated Press 
Jun 04, 2014
BANGKOK (AP) — The three-finger salute from the Hollywood movie "The Hunger Games" is being used as a real symbol of resistance in Thailand. Protester...
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