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Eddie Murphy Doesn't Regret Leaving Oscar Gig

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(CNN) — Before this year's Oscars ceremony, the Academy was dealt a double whammy: Not only were they out of a producer after Brett Ratner resigned amidst criticism for an anti-gay remark, but they also lost their planned host, Eddie Murphy.The actor and comedian told CNN that the reason why he withdrew from the job [...]

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Why the Monkees — and Davy Jones — should get respect

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The Monkees, with Davy Jones second from left, in a promotional photo from 1970.STORY HIGHLIGHTS David Browne: Davy Jones' death has stirred new round of dissing of the Monkees as fake He says they were underrated band; that they get little respect raises issues relevant today He says Monkees rebelled against TV handlers, demanded control, [...]

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GOP Candidates Spit On Georgia

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Normally I wouldn't run a headline like this, but I can't claim credit for the language. In response to the announcement that CNN would cancel the Super Tuesday CNN debate in Georgia, Newt Gingrich's spokesman R.C. Hammond tweeted, @MittRomney spits in Georgia's face and cancels Atlanta debate appearance. #CNN. Why are the GOP candidates dipping [...]

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Venezuelan primary candidates aim to end Chavez rule

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STORY HIGHLIGHTS All five opposition candidates have agreed to back the winner Analyst: Likelihood of defeating Chavez is not very high, "but there's a chance" "The opposition is full of resentment," one Chavez ally says Chavez has said he will respect the results of October's election (CNN) — Venezuelan voters hoping for an end to [...]

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Santorum Admits Daughter To Hospital, Cancels Events

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(CNN) — Rick Santorum's three-year-old daughter Isabella, who suffers from a chromosomal condition called Trisomy 18, was admitted to a Philadelphia hospital Saturday.In a statement, Santorum spokesman Hogan Gidley said the GOP presidential candidate and former Pennsylvania senator would cancel campaign events on Sunday morning."Rick and his wife Karen are admitting their daughter Bella to [...]

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Republican Presidential Debate in Jacksonville, Florida was Rick Santorum's Night

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JACKSONVILLE, FL (Catholic Online) – The last Republican Presidential Candidate debate was held on Thursday evening, January 26, 2012. It was moderated by Wolf Blitzer and co-hosted CNN, the Republican Party of Florida, and the Hispanic Leadership Network. In the beginning, I was concerned the event would degenerate into a petulant verbal battle between Gingrich and [...]

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Newt Gingrich’s lambasting of John King follows a popular line among Republicans

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Gingrich’s now-famous response practically blew back King’s hair. “I think the destructive, vicious, negative nature of much of the news media makes it harder to govern this country, harder to attract decent people to run for public office,” he said to thunderous applause during the forum in Charleston, S.C. “And I am appalled that you [...]

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Christian Bale slammed by Chinese government for trying to visit blind activist – video

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Christian Bale (Pic:CNN) Batman star Christian Bale has been slammed by the Chinese government for trying to visit a blind activist living under house arrest during a recent visit to the country. Advertisement >> Scroll down to watch the video The Hollywood actor clashed with security guards after he travelled to a village in eastern [...]

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Would Ryan Seacrest Make Viewers More or Less Likely to Watch NBC's "Today"? – TVNewser

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Mediabistro.com is partnering up with Poll Position, the new polling company founded by former CNN executive Eason Jordan. On occasion, TVNewser and our other blogs will share results from Poll Position polls having to do with news media consumption and coverage. Each Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday night, Poll Position conducts national telephone polling, asking more [...]

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People: Piers Morgan, Debra Messing, Amber Portwood, Jon Bon Jovi, David Archuleta, Gerard Butler

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Testifying before a government inquiry Tuesday in Great Britain about his alleged involvement in the phone hacking scandal, CNN talk-show host Piers Morgan didn't do himself any favors when he refused to answer questions about the illegal activities said to have occurred on his watch as the editor of the Daily Mirror between 1995 and [...]

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Mindy McCready and Son Found in Arkansas

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Country singer Mindy McCready and her 5-year-old son, Zander, were found by police Friday night after going missing for three days, CNN reports. Mother and son were found in a home in Heber Springs, Ark., believed to belong to McCready's boyfriend, and Zander appeared to be in "good condition," David Rahbany, the chief deputy U.S. [...]