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Bluesman BB King is alive, apparently well

LAS VEGAS  (AP) — Blues patriarch B.B. King is telling fans he’s feeling better and will be released from a hospital Tuesday. The 89-year-old musician’s daughter, Claudette King, told the Los Angeles Times that he had […]

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Taste of Mississippi is this Monday

Blue Cross & Blue Shield presents The 28th Annual Taste of Mississippi, a Benefit for Stewpot Monday, March 30, 2015 7:00-10:00 PM Highland Village, Jackson, MS The 28th Annual Taste of Mississippi will be held event will […]

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Vin Diesel says Oscars weighted against action films

By LOUISE WATT BEIJING (AP) — Vin Diesel said Friday that the latest “Fast & Furious” film deserves a best picture Oscar but has two strikes against it when it comes to the Academy — it’s […]

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Star Wars: Episode VIII 2017 release date announced

(AP) “Star Wars: Episode VIII” will blast into theaters on May 26, 2017, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced at a shareholder meeting Thursday. Rian Johnson, known for the innovative time travel film “Looper,” […]

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Harrison Ford survives crash-landing on golf course

By LYNN ELBER and TAMI ABDOLLAH   LOS ANGELES (AP) — When a man battles Darth Vader, Nazis and other evil-doers for work, what does he do for fun? Harrison Ford’s answer is found in a pilot’s license […]

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2 shot at T.I., Young Jeezy party in North Carolina club, police say

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Two people were injured after being shot Saturday at a Charlotte nightclub where rappers T.I., Young Jeezy and Yo Gotti were advertised to appear, a Charlotte-Mecklenburg police spokesman said. The Charlotte […]

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$150K dress worn by Lupita Nyong’o at Oscars reported stolen

By ANTHONY McCARTNEY LOS ANGELES (AP) — The theft of a $150,000 pearl-covered gown worn by Lupita Nyong’o at the Oscars doesn’t surprise Hollywood stylists who have personally experienced the seedy side of red carpet fashion. […]