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Reema Lagoo, who played mother to top Bollywood actors, dies
NEW DELHI – Bollywood actress Reema Lagoo, the ever-smiling screen mother to some of India’s…
The Latest: Bill O’Reilly pays tribute to Ailes on podcast
NEW YORK – The Latest on the death of media guru and political strategist Roger…
Kevin Martin of Calgary wins fifth season of ‘Big Brother Canada’
TORONTO – Kevin Martin of Calgary won the fifth season of “Big Brother Canada” in…
Duggar sisters file privacy suit against city, magazine
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Four sisters of Josh Duggar who were revealed to have told police…
Amid cancer recurrence, Holly Rowe gets extension at ESPN
NEW YORK – Between dashing for interviews with coaches and chatting with NBA commissioner Adam…
Lauded rocker Chris Cornell killed himself by hanging
DETROIT – Chris Cornell, one of the most lauded and respected contemporary lead singers in…
Germany restitutes 4th work from Gurlitt art trove
BERLIN – Germany’s culture minister has restituted a Camille Pissarro painting found in the late…
Big Sean, Major Lazer headline New York’s Hot 100 fest
NEW YORK – Big Sean, Major Lazer and Zedd are set to headline Billboard’s Hot…
Canadian musical ‘Come From Away’ to launch North American tour in 2018
NEW YORK – Canadian musical “Come From Away” will embark on a North American tour…
Rapper Travis Scott pleads not guilty to inciting a riot
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – A rapper who was charged with inciting a riot after inviting fans…
Fox News fires Bob Beckel for racially insensitive remark
NEW YORK – Fox News Channel said Friday that it had fired liberal commentator Bob…
Questlove to perform at prom despite earlier cancellation
LEVITTOWN, Pa. – Questlove is assuring students at a Pennsylvania high school that he will…
Fox Sports will use drivers to call NASCR Xfinity race
CONCORD, N.C. – Fox Sports will use an on-air team comprised entirely of active NASCAR…
Amandla Stenberg is ready to be a voice for her generation
LOS ANGELES – Eighteen-year-old actress, activist and all-around talent Amandla Stenberg is OK with being…
Hugh Jackman’s secret? He didn’t know wolverines are real
NEW YORK – After playing Wolverine in nine movies, Hugh Jackman arguably knows more about…
Wyclef Jean urges fans to support Haitian immigrants
MIAMI – Tying a bandanna printed with the red-and-blue Haitian flag around his head, Grammy-winning…
Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON – Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — President…
Chris Cornell fans hold vigil outside Detroit concert venue
DETROIT – Fans have gathered at a Detroit concert venue to remember singer Chris Cornell.…
Maud Lewis painting found in thrift store sells for $45,000 in auction
A painting recently discovered at an Ontario thrift store by renowned folk artist Maud Lewis…
Cast member Vanessa Bayer leaving ‘SNL’
NEW YORK – “Saturday Night Live” is losing cast member Vanessa Bayer following this weekend’s…
Actor Tom Hanks is on the beat, flagging car for police
NEW YORK – Actor Tom Hanks is on the beat in New York City, using…
Adam Sandler earns raves at Cannes Film Fest (yes, really)
CANNES, France – It’s not every day you hear the name “Happy Gilmore” referenced at…
Oprah Winfrey tells grads to seek fulfilment in service
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – Oprah Winfrey advised Smith College graduates to seek fulfilment by serving others…
TV’s Judge Judy gives commencement speech in West Virginia
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Syndicated television’s Judge Judy has told graduating high school seniors in…