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Actor James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51

LOS ANGELES (AP) — HBO and James Gandolfini's managers say the actor famous for his role in "The Sopranos" has died in Italy.

Microsoft changes Xbox One policies after outcry

NEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft is rolling back a much-criticized requirement that its upcoming Xbox One gaming console be regularly connected to the Internet and making clear that there will be no limitations on sharing games.

Deen says she used slur but doesn't tolerate hate

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Celebrity cook Paula Deen says she has used racial slurs in the past but insists she and her brother, who are accused of racial and sexual discrimination in a lawsuit by a former manager of their restaurant, don't tolerate hateful behavior.

Madonna premieres tour film, talks secret project

NEW YORK (AP) — Madonna said there were days she was exhausted during her recent "MDNA" world tour, but she decided to press on.


Family: Country singer Slim Whitman dies at age 90

MIAMI (AP) — Country singer Slim Whitman has died at the age of 90 in Florida.

'Nightline' anchor Moran heading to London for ABC

NEW YORK (AP) — ABC News "Nightline" anchor Terry Moran is getting a new posting as the network's London-based chief foreign correspondent.

'World War Z' draws massive crowd in NYC

NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of screaming fans brought Times Square to a standstill as they waited to catch a glimpse of Brad Pitt at the premiere of his new thriller, "World War Z."


Bieber behind wheel as car hits man in Hollywood

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police say Justin Bieber struck a pedestrian with his car in Hollywood, but there was no crime and the injuries aren't life-threatening.

Second City co-founder brought intellect to comedy

CHICAGO (AP) — Second City fans and alumni are remembering Bernie Sahlins, who co-founded the Chicago comedy club more than a half-century ago.


Dave Chappelle to headline monthlong comedy tour

NEW YORK (AP) — Dave Chappelle is making his most substantial return to stand-up comedy with a one-month tour for Funny Or Die.


Jenner: Kim Kardashian 'thrilled for the new baby'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kris Jenner says her daughter Kim Kardashian is thrilled to have a new baby.


'Man of Steel' takes flight with $125M debut

LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Man of Steel" leaped over box office expectations in a single weekend.


Google begins launching Internet-beaming balloons

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — Google is launching Internet-beaming antennas into the stratosphere aboard giant, jellyfish-shaped balloons with the lofty goal of getting the entire planet online.


Blackhawks fever infects fans who're fuzzy on game

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks sweaters are commonplace around the city these days — though not all wearers realize that's what hockey players and die-hard fans call those "jerseys."


Downey Jr. calms boy upset at not seeing Iron Man

SUNDERLAND, Mass. (AP) — Robert Downey Jr. may not be a real superhero, but he sure acted like one for a little Massachusetts boy.

Game 1 of Stanley Cup most-watched since '97

NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago's 4-3 triple-overtime win over Boston attracted the most TV viewers for an opening game of the Stanley Cup finals in 16 years.

On the farm: Here are 10 must-see acts at Bonnaroo

MANCHESTER, Tenn. (AP) — The headliners usually get all the ink and this year's group at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival is definitely ink-worthy: Paul McCartney, Mumford & Sons and Tom Petty.


3-D TV falls flat: ESPN to kill 3-D broadcasts

NEW YORK (AP) — ESPN's announcement Wednesday that it will shut down its 3-D channel by the end of the year is the latest sign the format won't revolutionize entertainment as the industry once hoped.

Rare Superman comic book sells for $175,000

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A rare copy of the comic book featuring Superman's first appearance that went undiscovered for over 70 years in the insulation of a Minnesota house has been sold for $175,000.

Comcast's new X2 platform saves TV shows online

WASHINGTON (AP) — Worried about filling up your DVR? The nation's largest cable TV provider, Comcast Corp., is rolling out a new TV platform that does away with the hard drive and saves your TV shows online.


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