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1 hr ago | The Sydney Morning Herald

Britney underwhelms Aussie fans

File photo: Britney Spears in concert. Picture: AP Daile Pepper November 7, 2009 - 1:13PM Britney Spears' first Australian show was visually spectacular but underwhelmed some fans disappointed by an act seemingly heavy on miming and light on audience interaction.

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5 hrs ago | MSNBC

When unemployment last topped 10 percent

The last time unemployment climbed past 10 percent, "The A-Team" was one of the top 10 TV shows and Michael Jackson was about to release "Thriller." Much has changed since the jobless rate hit 10.1 percent in September 1982, including the composition of the nation's labor force.

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Related Topix: Hip-Hop, The a-Team, Black Entertainment, Michael Jackson, Family, Teenagers

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Salisbury Journal

Sir Elton John out of hospital

Sir Elton John is out of hospital and is feeling "fine" after being struck down with a bout of flu and an E.coli bacterial infection.

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Related Topix: Elton John, San Francisco Metro, Oakland Metro, Oakland, CA

ClipSyndicate

Holly Morris: Miss Black America

Singing, dancing and even cooking are just some of the talent performances that are a part of this year's Miss Black America competition.

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Related Topix: Miss Black America, Video, Celebrity, Entertainment

Coast Reporter

Latin singer Alejandro Sanz teams up with Alicia Keys for a track on new album

Whenever Latin pop sensation Alejandro Sanz writes music, he sets off on a "long mental journey" to find inspiration.

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Related Topix: Alejandro Sanz, Shakira

Daily Express

Jackson 'had a premonition he would die'

HOME > NEWS / SHOWBIZ > SHOWBIZ > Jackson 'had a premonition he would die' SHOWBIZ JACKSON 'HAD A PREMONITION HE WOULD DIE' Friday November 6,2009 MICHAEL JACKSON had a premonition he was close to death, according to his skin doctor and friend DR ARNOLD KLEIN.

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Related Topix: Michael Jackson, Black Entertainment

Congleton Guardian

Boyzone honoured by gay campaigners

Boyzone have been honoured by gay campaign group Stonewall for the late Stephen Gately's contribution to raising awareness.

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Related Topix: Boyzone, Gay/Lesbian

KSL-TV Salt Lake City

Rihanna, Jay-Z to perform at American Music Awards

Rihanna, Eminem, Lady Gaga, Green Day and Carrie Underwood will be among the diverse roster of performers planning to take the stage at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles, show producers said Thursday.

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Related Topix: Jay-Z, Black Entertainment, Rap, Eminem, Carrie Underwood, Thursday

Thu Nov 05, 2009

WHO-TV

The Killers slay audiences with live show experience, now ...

When the Killers started out, they wanted to raise a ruckus like their favorite rock stars did on the road: Frontman Brandon Flowers heard of the legendary exploits of Led Zeppelin and David Bowie and wanted to emulate those experiences.

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Related Topix: The Killers, Led Zeppelin, Entertainment

Penticton Herald

Scale these city walls: U2 holds free concert marking fall of Berlin Wall - behind new barrier

Spectators try to take a look at Brandenburg Gate from behind a fence prior to the beginning of a concert of the band U2 in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, Nov.

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Related Topix: U2, World News, Germany

Salisbury Journal

Mariah Carey's abusive relationship

Mariah Carey has claimed she was "emotionally" and "mentally" abused in a previous relationship.

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Related Topix: Mariah Carey, Black Entertainment

Red Deer Advocate

Bachman, Turner being sued by rest of Overdrive over right to band nam

By The Canadian Press Published: November 04, 2009 3:58 PM Updated: November 04, 2009 3:59 PM VANCOUVER - Randy Bachman and Fred Turner fronted one of the hottest rock bands of the 1970's, selling millions of albums under the name Bachman-Turner Overdrive.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, Bachman-Turner Overdrive

Z100

Swift joins Wentz, Cuomo and Barker for commercial supergroup

The three musicians pretend to be backing Swift on her "Love Story" hit, while playing miniature Band Hero instruments.

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Related Topix: Weezer, Tom Cruise

Wed Nov 04, 2009

TMZ.com

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Posted Nov 4th 2009 2:00PM by TMZ Staff Gwen Stefani is not a man and wants nothing to do with hookers -- but according to a new lawsuit, Gwen claims she's being manipulated into all sorts of manly, unGwen-like behavior for a new "Guitar Hero " video game.

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Related Topix: No Doubt, Video Games

Hampshire Chronicle

Robbie in love and getting broody

Robbie Williams has confessed he is in love and getting ready for children. In an interview for Friday Night With Jonathan Ross to be screened this week, the former Take That singer said he thought he was destined for bachelorhood until he met American actress Ayda Field.

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Related Topix: Jonathan Ross, Take that

National Ledger

Michael Jackson Pee Claim - Ewww

Michael Jackson's doctor has revealed the former King of Pop liked to pee in front of people.

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Related Topix: Michael Jackson, Black Entertainment

Sthelensstar.co.uk

Kym Marsh has been named Celebrity Mum of the Year

Coronation Street star Kym Marsh has been named Celebrity Mum of the Year. The actress and mother-of-two confirmed she is back together with former Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas as she accepted the award.

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Related Topix: Soap Opera, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Hear'say

News.com.au

Touring: Britney touches down

BRITNEY Spears has arrived in Sydney ahead of her first Australian concert tour, which starts in Perth on Friday.

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Related Topix: Britney Spears, Australia, Oceania, World News, Travel, Australia Travel

Tue Nov 03, 2009

680News

John Lennon's family donates proceeds from 'Give Peace a Chance' release to UN peace fund

Lederer, Edith M. - Yoko Ono poses in front of an image of her late husband John Lennon at the opening of an exhibit "John Lennon: The New York City Years." John Lennon's widow and two sons are donating the proceeds from the 40th anniversary release of the hit "Give Peace a Chance" to a U.N. peacebuilding fund used to help countries emerging from ...

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Ireland.com

Brit pop trio the Sugababes have been forced to push back the release of a

The Eurovision star was drafted in to replace founding member Keisha Buchanan in September after her bandmates Heidi Range and Amelle Berrabah decided they wanted to carry on the band without her.

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