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Cosby detailed his womanizing, secrecy efforts a decade ago

away from the TV cameras and the soapbox where he did his public moralizing -- Bill Cosby sketched a very different image of America's Dad: a philanderer who plied young women with quaaludes, claimed to be adept at reading their unspoken desires and tried to use his wealth to keep "Mrs. Cosby" in the dark.
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Sandler says he wasn’t trying to offend Native Americans

Adam Sandler feels that when audiences finally see his upcoming Netflix comedy, "The Ridiculous Six," they will realize he wasn't trying to offend anyone.
9 years ago
n Comedian Dave Chappelle speaks at the RUSH Philanthropic Arts Foundation’s Art for Life Benefit...
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Comedian Dave Chappelle speaks out about comeback

Dave Chappelle's return to the comedy stage comes at a racially charged time in the U.S., but the comedian, who never shied away from racial issues, says that's just a coincidence.
9 years ago
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Judge allows sex-tape case against 50 Cent to proceed

A federal judge in Connecticut has ruled that a lawsuit over a sex tape can proceed against rapper 50 Cent, despite his bankruptcy filing.
9 years ago
British actor John Hurt holds his award of a Knighthood presented by Britain’s Queen Elizabet...
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Queen Elizabeth II awards actor John Hurt knighthood

Queen Elizabeth II has awarded actor John Hurt a knighthood for services to drama in his 40-year career.
9 years ago
In this image released by NBC, Per Svensson, from left, Jason Priestley, and Greg Poehler appear in...
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Greg Poehler returns for second season of Swedish comedy

Paul Simon, Jack Black, Neve Campbell, Amy Poehler and Jason Priestley make appearances in the second season of the television comedy "Welcome to Sweden," which launches on NBC on Sunday.
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Who were some of the favorite guests at ‘Hamilton’?

The starry list of people who have already seen "Hamilton" includes Michelle Obama, Madonna, Robert De Niro, Tom Hanks, Jimmy Fallon, Julia Roberts, Jake Gyllenhaal, Rupert Murdoch and Paul McCartney. The show has now opened on Broadway and promises to lengthen the number of celebrities in attendance.
9 years ago
FILE – In this June 10, 2015 file photo, Luke Bryan arrives at the CMT Music Awards at Bridge...
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Country star Luke Bryan launches interactive fan app

A new mobile app will put fans closer to Luke Bryan with live streaming and interactive features.
9 years ago
Uzo Aduba, right, reacts as Bruce Rosenblum, chairman and CEO, Academy of Television Arts & Sci...
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Stars react to nominations for the 67th Emmy Awards

Tatiana Maslany, who learned about her lead actress nomination in "Orphan Black" seconds after a fire alarm went off at her home.
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Indictment links 2 rappers to shots into Lil Wayne’s buses

A man charged with shooting into Lil Wayne's tour buses on a Georgia highway called cellphones linked to rappers Young Thug and Birdman before and after the gunfire, according to an indictment in the case.
9 years ago
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Emmys nominations odds, ends, facts and figures

Fun facts about Thursday's Emmy nominations:
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FILE – In this Feb. 28, 1993 file photo, singer Selena Quintanilla performs at the Houston Li...
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MAC Cosmetics plans collection to honor the late Selena

A multi-product collection from MAC Cosmetics inspired by the late Latin icon Selena Quintanilla is planned for next year, the company said Thursday.
9 years ago
In this image released by HBO, Emilia Clarke appears in a scene from “Game of Thrones. Clarke...
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The most Emmys ever, and answers to other questions

Nominations for the annual Emmy Awards were announced on Thursday. Here are the answers to some questions about television's biggest honor.
9 years ago
In this image released by Fox, Taraji P. Henson appears in a scene from “Empire.” Henso...
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Broadcast’s best on sidelines in Emmy nominations

A broadcast network is still the best place for a television event to get notice. That holds no sway with Emmy voters, though.
9 years ago
In this image released by PBS, Michelle Dockery portrays Lady Mary in a scene from “Downton A...
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List of Emmy Award nominations in major categories

Nominees in major categories for the 67th annual Primetime Emmy Awards announced Thursday by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences: Drama Series: “Better Call Saul,” AMC; “Downton Abbey,” PBS: Game of Thrones,” HBO; “Homeland,” Showtime; “House of Cards,” Netflix; “Mad Men,” AMC; “Orange is the New Black,” Netflix. Comedy Series: “Louie,” FX Networks; “Modern […]
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Rumer Willis to step into Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ this summer

Bruce Willis' daughter is beating her famous dad to Broadway.
9 years ago
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Brad Pitt, Bill Maher slam Costco, speak up for caged hens

Brad Pitt and Bill Maher say Costco contributes to animal cruelty by selling eggs from caged hens.
9 years ago
This photo provided by Fox shows,Taraji P. Henson, left, as Cookie, and Terrence Howard, right, as ...
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‘Empire,’ ‘Mad Men,’ Letterman vie for Emmy nominations

Six months after the Oscars featured an all-white cast of acting nominees, television's Emmy Awards is poised to show its big-screen Hollywood sibling how diversity is achieved.
9 years ago
Fashion from Michael Kors is modeled on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, in New York. Kors presented his m...
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Michael Kors goes old-school intimate for fashion week salon

It's the men's turn.
9 years ago
Ryan Seacrest participates in the “Knock Knock Live” pop up event outside the News Corp...
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Seacrest hosts new feel-good show ‘Knock Knock Live’ on Fox

Ryan Seacrest has noticed a pattern when he knocks on a stranger's door.
9 years ago
FILE – In this June 10, 2015 file photo, country singer Luke Bryan arrives at the CMT Music A...
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Luke Bryan says he misspoke about outlaw country

Country star Luke Bryan said he misspoke when he differentiated himself from outlaw country musicians like Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings by saying he doesn't do drugs.
9 years ago
FILE – In this Saturday, June 27, 2015 file photo, singer Pharrell Williams performs on the P...
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Lawyer for singers: ‘Blurred Lines’ copyright fight not over

A ruling upholding a copyright infringement verdict against Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke and rapper T.I. over their hit song "Blurred Lines" will be appealed, a lawyer for the entertainers said.
9 years ago
FILE – In this Jan. 15, 2014 file photo, Don Henley, left, and Glenn Frey of The Eagles perfo...
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George Lucas, Cicely Tyson, Eagles win Kennedy Center Honors

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away ... it would be difficult to imagine a lineup of artists quite like this.
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FILE – In this June 7, 2015, file photo, Jane Krakowski arrives at Netflix’s “Unb...
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Jane Krakowski joins Broadway cast of ‘She Loves Me’ revival

Tony Award-winner and "30 Rock" star Jane Krakowski has jumped aboard the upcoming Broadway revival of "She Loves Me."
9 years ago