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In Jersey, Gandolfini remembered as regular guy

James Gandolfini's portrayal of conflicted mobster Tony Soprano on HBO's "The Sopranos" made him a superstar, but away from the camera he was anything but a celebrity - he was just a guy from Jersey.

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Related Topix: The Sopranos, Entertainment, Drama, James Gandolfini, Rutgers University, US News, Robert Menendez, US Senate, Democrat, US Politics, US House of Representatives

Wed Jun 19, 2013

KAUZ

Social network gaffes plague Japanese politicians

Supporters of a far-reaching immigration bill in the Senate see fresh momentum from a report by the Congressional Budget Office that the measure would boost the economy and reduce federal deficits by billions of... After secretive talks, key senators expressed optimism Wednesday night that they were closing in on a bipartisan agreement to toughen ... (more)

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Related Topix: Immigration Reform, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire, Colorado, The Sopranos, Entertainment, Drama, James Gandolfini

KMIZ

Day thrilled to brighten 'Monsters University' with colorful role

It's only appropriate that an "always sunny" actor is the one who shines as a bright and furry purple rainbow in the new Disney-Pixar animated movie "Monsters" University."

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Related Topix: Entertainment, Monsters, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Comedy, Charlie Day, Family, Animation Movies, Comedy Movies, Monsters, Inc., Revenge of the Nerds

Examiner.com

James Gandolfini dead: A character actor who became a superstar

James Gandolfini is dead, reported NYDailyNews.com on June 19. The man best known for his role as Tony Soprano on " The Sopranos " died at the age of 51 from a reported heart attack while vacationing in Italy.

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Related Topix: The Sopranos, Entertainment, Drama, James Gandolfini

Lowell Sun

Does 'Devious Maids' promote Latina stereotypes?

"Devious Maids," a soapy new concoction from "Desperate Housewives" creator Marc Cherry, is one of those shows that provokes strong, conflicting opinions before it even hits the screen.

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Related Topix: Desperate Housewives, Comedy, Entertainment, Drama, Celebrities, Hot Chicks, Eva Longoria, Eva Longoria Parker

Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter

L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa wants to run for governor

As he gets ready to leave the mayor's post in Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa is making clear that he's got his sights on becoming governor of California - at least someday.

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Related Topix: Los Angeles, CA, Entertainment, Democratic National Convention, Jerry Brown, US Governors

Bellingham Herald

'Nightline' anchor Moran heading to London for ABC

In this June 17, 2009 file photograph provided by ABC News, shows ABC News' Terry Moran, at the Treasury Department in Washington.

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Related Topix: Nightline, Entertainment, US Treasury, US News

Brandon Sun

NBC News airing documentary on Valerie Harper's fight against terminal cancer; Vieira to host

The network says Meredith Vieira will host the documentary, which will air in prime time.

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Related Topix: The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Comedy, Entertainment, Drama, Rhoda, Valerie Harper, Celebrities, Mary Tyler Moore

Daily World

'Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret' better than expected

Let's get it out of the way: It simply feels too soon to make a movie based on the 2008 murder of Travis Alexander.

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Related Topix: Entertainment, Drama, Mesa, AZ

Tri-cityherald.com

Baked Alaska: Unusual heat wave hits 49th state

With temperatures topping 80 degrees in Anchorage, and higher in other parts of the state, people have been sweltering in a place where few homes have air conditioning.

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Related Topix: Weather, Natural Disasters, Heat Wave, Entertainment, Drama, Anchorage, AK

Tue Jun 18, 2013

Seattle Times

Netflix to expand to Netherlands later this year

Subscribers will be able to stream Hollywood fare, local TV series and Netflix originals like "House of Cards" and "Arrested Development" on TVs, game consoles, computers and mobile devices.

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Related Topix: Hip-Hop, Arrested Development, Comedy, Entertainment

WHIO

Selma Blair abruptly exits 'Anger Management'

In a statement Tuesday, producer Lionsgate says the actress won't be returning to the FX comedy.

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Related Topix: Anger Management, Entertainment, Selma Blair

Daily Star

Joe Manganiello spent...

HOMELAND star MANDY PATINKIN has revealed he bootlegs advance copies of his hit cable show to friends who can't afford to pay for premium TV channels.

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Related Topix: True Blood, Entertainment, Joe Manganiello, Homeland, Celebrities, Mandy Patinkin

Athens Banner-Herald

Miss Utah USA takes 2nd stab at pageant question

Marissa Powell appeared Tuesday morning on NBC's "The Today Show" to talk about her fumble during Sunday's Miss USA pageant in Las Vegas.

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Related Topix: The Today Show, Reality TV, Entertainment, Matt Lauer

TwinCities

'The Voice' final: Who deserves the crown?

Shakira, Adam Levine, Blake Shelton and Usher during 'The Voice' on Monday, June 17, 2013.

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Related Topix: The Voice, Entertainment, Blake Shelton, Country, Game Show, American Idol, Reality TV, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Dance, Pop/Rock, Music

UTV

Birds of a Feather returns for new series

The original cast of the popular sitcom Birds of a Feather have signed up for a new series, which will be broadcast on UTV.

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Related Topix: Birds of a Feather, Entertainment, Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson

EDGE

Body of Proof

Dr. Megan Hunt is back at work in "Body Of Proof: The Complete Third Season" now available on DVD - and things are off and running for the medical examiner.

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Related Topix: Entertainment, Body of Proof

Mon Jun 17, 2013

Boston Herald

Obama: NSA secret data gathering 'transparent'

President Barack Obama defended top secret National Security Agency spying programs as legal in a lengthy interview Monday, and called them transparent - even though they are authorized in secret.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Charlie Rose, Entertainment, Opinion

Philly.com

'Curb Your Enthusiasm' actor won't face vandalism charges

Prosecutors won't be filing charges of vandalism against "Curb Your Enthusiasm" actor Jeff Garlin after he was accused of smashing a car window in a dispute over a parking space.

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Related Topix: Soap Opera, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Comedy, Entertainment, Jeff Garlin, Criminal Defense Law, Law

CTV

Second City alumni remember co-founder Bernie Sahlins

Comedy fans know the names -- John Belushi, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Joan Rivers -- but before those famous faces graced Hollywood movies or the "Saturday Night Live" stage they were discovered by Bernie Sahlins, co-founder of The Second City.

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Related Topix: Brian Doyle-Murray, Comedy, Entertainment, Saturday Night Live, Mad About You, Celebrities, John Belushi, Bill Murray