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Keith Urban: New Album, No Word on American Idol Keith Urban: New Album, No Word on American Idol

Australian country music star Keith Urban has officially announced the release date for his new album, Fuse. The music will be released on September 10, right in the middle of his U.S. “Light the Fuse” tour. The tour begins in …

Man Shoots Daughters, Spares Grandchildren Man Shoots Daughters, Spares Grandchildren

A California man on Monday fired on his two daughters before taking his own life, all while his grandchildren were inside the house. According to a Fresno Bee report, 63-year-old Anthony Alvarez of Orosi, California killed one of his daughters, …

John Hammons Dies; Hotel Developer Was 94 John Hammons Dies; Hotel Developer Was 94

Hotel developer and philanthropist John. Q. Hammons has died at the age of 94. According to a statement released by Hammons’ company, he died “peacefully” at his home in Springfield, Missouri on Sunday. Hammons grew up in Fairview, Missouri and …

Nurse Admits Murdering 11 Elderly Patients Nurse Admits Murdering 11 Elderly Patients

An Australian man this week pleaded guilty to murdering 11 elderly residents of a nursing home where he worked briefly in 2011. According to an Australian Associated Press report, 37-year-old Roger Dean admitted during his Australian Supreme Court trial to …

TV Correspondent Killed in Syrian Fighting TV Correspondent Killed in Syrian Fighting

With the fighting in Syria showing no signs of slowing, those covering the civil war are now finding themselves in more danger than ever. According to a report from the Associated Press, a Syrian TV correspondent was gunned down on …

Japan Mayor Apologizes For Sex Slaves Comments Japan Mayor Apologizes For Sex Slaves Comments
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Earlier this month, Osaka, Japan Mayor and co-leader of the Japan Restoration Party, Toru Hashimoto caused controversy by referring Japan’s policy of providing “comfort women” to soldiers in World War II as “necessary.” The women he referred to were taken …

Amanda Bynes’ Arrest Response: ‘I’m Suing Everybody’ Amanda Bynes’ Arrest Response: ‘I’m Suing Everybody’
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Last Thursday, former child actress Amanda Bynes was arrested at her Manhattan apartment after allegedly throwing a bong out of her window. The police had been called after the Nickelodeon star had allegedly been smoking marijuana in the lobby of …

Maine B-52 Crash Remembered by Survivor, Rescuer Maine B-52 Crash Remembered by Survivor, Rescuer
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On January 24, 1963, a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber training flight carrying a crew of nine crashed into Elephant Mountain in Maine. There were only two survivors of the crash, the pilot, Lt. Col. Dan Bulli, and the navigator, …

Billy Joel: Depression, Drinking Caused by 9/11 Billy Joel: Depression, Drinking Caused by 9/11
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Just over one decade ago, singer Billy Joel entered rehab for a drinking problem. He followed that up with trip to the Betty Ford Center in 2005. Now, Joel is opening up about his depression, his drinking, and why he …

Ed Shaughnessy Dies; Tonight Show Drummer Was 84 Ed Shaughnessy Dies; Tonight Show Drummer Was 84

Tonight Show drummer Ed Shaughnessy has died at the age of 84. According to a Los Angeles Times obituary, Shaughnessy suffered a heart attack on May 24 at his home in Calabasas, California. Shaughnessy grew up in Jersey City, New …

Michael Clarke Duncan’s Grave Defaced, Artist Claims No Racism Intended Michael Clarke Duncan’s Grave Defaced, Artist Claims No Racism Intended
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In July 2012, actor Michael Clarke Duncan was taken to a Los Angeles hospital after suffering a heart attack. Duncan was placed in intensive care for weeks before passing away on September 3, 2012 at the age of just 54. …

Obama Forgot to Salute, Apologized to Soldier Obama Forgot to Salute, Apologized to Soldier
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President Barack Obama has certainly had a lot on his mind recently. House Republicans have recently been holding hearings on the Benghazi attacks, while two new scandals have rocked the current administration. One involves the IRS targeting new tax-exempt Tea …

Goldie Hawn at 67: Charity, Cycling, and Grandchildren Goldie Hawn at 67: Charity, Cycling, and Grandchildren
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Goldie Hawn gained fame in the 70s, 80s, and 90s as a comedic actress in movies such as Overboard and Death Becomes Her. The 67-year-old actress may have put aside her acting career a decade ago, but she is still …

Flynn Robinson, Former Laker, Dies At 72 Flynn Robinson, Former Laker, Dies At 72

Flynn Robinson, an NBA guard in the 60s and 70s, has died at the age of 72. According to a New York Times obituary, Robinson passed away after a battle with multiple myeloma. He died on Thursday in Los Angeles. …

Amanda Bynes Arrested: Pictures, Video Released Amanda Bynes Arrested: Pictures, Video Released
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On Thursday evening, former child actress Amanda Bynes was arrested after creating a disturbance at her Manhattan apartment. Bynes was allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her building, causing the doorman to call police. When police arrived, Bynes allegedly …

Couple Stabbing Occurs Over ‘American Idol’ Argument Couple Stabbing Occurs Over ‘American Idol’ Argument
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A couple in York, Pennsylvania have been arrested for stabbing each other during an argument over Fox network TV karaoke contest American Idol. According to a report from the York Dispatch, 48-year-old Karen Harrelson and 57-year-old Gregory Stambaugh were drinking …

Ray Lewis to Climb Kilimanjaro For Charity Ray Lewis to Climb Kilimanjaro For Charity
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Celebrities and athletes often hold events and donate their time for charity, but it’s not often that one will climb a mountain in the name of children. This week, Ray Lewis pledged to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise money for …

Tim Duncan Divorce Could be Put on Hold For Playoffs Tim Duncan Divorce Could be Put on Hold For Playoffs
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San Antonio Spurs basketball star Tim Duncan is reportedly in the midst of a divorce. According to a report from a local San Antonio news station, Duncan and his wife Amy are getting divorced after 13 years of marriage. The …

8.2 Quake Hits Eastern Russia, No Deaths Reported 8.2 Quake Hits Eastern Russia, No Deaths Reported
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A magnitude 8.3 earthquake struck in the Sea of Okhotsk of Friday. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter of the quake was located just off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, in the far eastern part …

Hasselhoff Buys $2 Million Home in Calabasas, Joins the Gumball 3000 Rally Hasselhoff Buys $2 Million Home in Calabasas, Joins the Gumball 3000 Rally
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David Hasselhoff has a brand new home, and it’s not located in Germany. According to a TMZ report, Hasselhoff has just bought a new mansion in Calabasas, California. The house is reported to have 5,767 feet of floor space, five …

Snapple Founder Dies; Leonard Marsh Was 80 Snapple Founder Dies; Leonard Marsh Was 80

Leonard Mars, a co-founder of beverage company Snapple, has died at the age of 80. According to a New York Times obituary, Marsh died on Tuesday, March 21 at his home in Long Island, New York. The cause of his …

Amanda Seyfried Talks About Her Dog & Boobs on Ellen Amanda Seyfried Talks About Her Dog & Boobs on Ellen

Amanda Seyfried has become a breakout star in recent years, with roles in movies such as Chloe, Lovelace, and Les Misérables. This week, the actress went on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to talk about her dog and her breasts. On …

Catherine Zeta-Jones is Home After Bipolar Treatment Catherine Zeta-Jones is Home After Bipolar Treatment
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Last month, actress Catherine Zeta-Jones announced that she would be receiving treatment for her bipolar disorder. Earlier this week her husband, Michael Douglas, revealed that the Traffic Actress should be done with treatment this week. Now it appears that Zeta-Jones …

14-Year-Old Girl Covers Van Halen’s ‘Eruption’ 14-Year-Old Girl Covers Van Halen’s ‘Eruption’
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On Monday, a girl named Tina S. posted a video of herself playing guitar to YouTube. Not especially uncommon for the website, but the video this week has received nearly 3 million views. What makes Tina’s video special is that …