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Sundance doc sheds light on 3rd-trimester abortion
Third-trimester abortions — those done beyond the 28th week of pregnancy — account for less than 1 percent of all abortions performed in the United ...
'Mad Men' to return for new season on April 7
AMC says "Mad Men" will return for its new season on April 7. AMC announced Wednesday that the two-hour premiere kicks off the acclaimed drama series' ...
Economic disparity docs occupy Sundance fest
The Sundance Film Festival is all about diversity and inclusion. Two of its documentaries are all about disparity and exclusivity — economic ...
'American Horror Story' star scared by show, too
For those who get creeped out watching "American Horror Story: Asylum," don't worry. You're not alone. Sarah Paulson, one of its stars, says the ...
Mayer, Aguilera among Rock Hall of Fame performers
John Mayer, Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Hudson are among the stars set to perform at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. Mayer will perform ...
Rolin Jones writes a 'big 'ol dumb comedy'
Playwright Rolin Jones is not one to really brag, but he thinks he's made history with his latest work. "I feel fairly confident I've written the ...
Macy is proud to be the drunken dad in 'Shameless'
On "Shameless," William H. Macy plays the world's most deadbeat dad. He stars as Frank Gallagher, a boozy, shiftless grifter whose brood of six ...
Pussy Riot members say they have no regrets
The imprisoned members of the Pussy Riot feminist punk band say they feel no regrets about the irreverent "punk prayer" against President Vladimir ...
Sundance doc adds new take on hunt for bin Laden
The filmmaker behind an Osama bin Laden documentary at the Sundance Film Festival says the debate over the accuracy of Hollywood's take on the story ...
RSC to stage Hilary Mantel adaptations
"Doctor Who" star David Tennant is returning to the Royal Shakespeare Company this year to play a troubled king in "Richard II." Tennant, who played ...
Josh Duhamel named host of Kids' Choice Awards
There's plenty of green slime in Josh Duhamel's future. The star of "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" on Wednesday was named host of Nickelodeon's 26th ...
Convicted Pa. pastor faces trial in 1st wife death
A former Methodist clergyman convicted of bludgeoning his second wife to death in 2008 now faces trial on whether he killed his first wife, too.
A glance at Jordan's 84-year history of elections
Jordan's monarchy has touted Wednesday's parliamentary election as a watershed in the kingdom's democratization. It is the first after last year's ...
Walhberg: Boy band union is strong for summer tour
For Donnie Wahlberg it's not a matter of why now, rather "why not?" The recording artist-turned-actor was referring to the news of a major tour with ...
Obama fetes staffers at final inaugural ball
President Barack Obama is thanking White House aides and his re-election campaign staffers at the final celebration of his inauguration. Obama told ...
Shakira gives birth to baby boy
Shakira is a mama. A spokeswoman for the 35-year-old Colombian singer says Shakira Mebarak and 25-year-old soccer star Gerard Pique of FC Barcelona ...
Man pleads no contest to stalking Mila Kunis
Los Angeles County prosecutors say a 27-year-old man has been ordered stay away from "That 70s Show" and "Black Swan" actress Mila Kunis for 10 years ...
Disney's 'Aladdin' to sweep into Broadway
A stage musical of the animated film "Aladdin" is riding a magic carpet to Broadway and the president of Disney Theatrical Productions promises it ...
Review: 'The Jammer' is bouncy, roller derby fun
Creating the excitement of packs of hard-driving, brawling roller derby skaters hurtling around the rink ought to be impossible on a small theater ...
Pa. ex-pastor convicted of murdering his 2nd wife
A former pastor awaiting trial in the 1999 death of his first wife was convicted Tuesday of fatally bludgeoning his second wife nine years later.
Court in native Taiwan snubs Obama gown designer
Judges in his native Taiwan seem unimpressed that Jason Wu has designed two inaugural gowns for U.S. first lady Michelle Obama. Taiwan's Intellectual ...
AP Photos: Celebrities turn out for inauguration
It's a rare event where Beyonce, Katy Perry and Jennifer Hudson aren't the headliners. The divas were happy to play supporting roles over the ...
Haitian amputee makes comeback on dance floor
Georges Exantus thought he'd never dance again. He was lucky just to be alive. The earthquake three years ago in Haiti's capital flattened the ...
Did or didn't she? Beyonce questioned on lip sync
There's no question Beyonce's rendition of the national anthem was a roaring success. The mystery: was it live or lip synced? On Tuesday, a ...
'Mama' tops box office with $32.1 million
Arnold Schwarzenegger's post-governorship comeback fizzled at the box office, as his "The Last Stand" earned just $7.2 million over the three-day ...