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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The three “American Idol” finalists earned nearly uniform votes of confidence Wednesday from the show’s judges. Now it’s the audience tally that will determine which two compete for glory in next week’s finale. If the night … Continue reading →

FAIR LAWN, N.J. (AP) — In a basement in a quiet suburb 10 miles west of Manhattan, the characters of a bygone era in pop music are brought to life in mellifluous four-part harmony. Sherry is there, deciding whether or … Continue reading →

NEW YORK (AP) — Alexandria, Va., is having a love affair with books. The historic suburb outside of Washington, D.C., tops Amazon.com’s list of best-read cities per capita over the past year, based on sales of books, newspapers and magazines. … Continue reading →

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Lady Gaga will have to cancel her sold-out show in Indonesia following protests by Islamic hard-liners and conservative lawmakers, who said her sexy clothes and dance moves will corrupt young people. National police spokesman Boy Rafli … Continue reading →

LONDON (AP) — One of Rupert Murdoch‘s most trusted lieutenants and five people close to her were charged with conspiring to hide evidence of phone hacking, bringing the scandal that has raged across Britain‘s media and political elite uncomfortably close … Continue reading →

CANNES, France (AP) — Despite the mood in Europe, don’t expect any austerity at the Cannes Film Festival, the annual Cote d’Azur extravaganza where glamour is wrapped in world cinema fervor and gauzy Mediterranean sunshine. Except for the Oscars, it’s … Continue reading →

NEW YORK (AP) — ABC is casting for an all-star edition of “Dancing With the Stars” this fall and is seeking to turn its Sunday night schedule into “a battle between good and evil,” the network’s entertainment chief said Tuesday. … Continue reading →

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aaron Sorkin is going from Facebook to Apple. Sony Pictures officials say the Oscar-winning writer will write a screenplay based on the Steve Jobs biography. Sony Pictures co-chairman Amy Pascal says Sorkin will make the film … Continue reading →

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Maria Menounos earned a perfect score on Monday’s episode of “Dancing With the Stars,” but on Tuesday, she was ousted from the show. The 33-year-old TV personality was eliminated from the ABC dance-off one week shy … Continue reading →

DENVER (AP) — Denver police say they’ve arrested the drummer of Denver-based band OneRepublic on suspicion of assault, destruction of private property and disturbing the peace. ABC 7News in Denver reports (http://bit.ly/Kd7aoW ) that 38-year-old Eddie Fisher was arrested early … Continue reading →