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Publicist: Founding member of The Doors dies at 74

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 3:02pm

Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist and founding member of The Doors who had a dramatic impact on rock `n' roll, has died. He was 74.

Bernard Waber, children's author, dies at age 91

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 3:02pm

Bernard Waber, the author of such children's favorites as "The House on East 88th Street" and "Lyle, Lyle Crocodile," has died.

Denmark's de Forest wins Eurovision song contest

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 2:04pm

Denmark's Emmelie de Forest has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her ethno-inspired flute and drum tune "Only Teardrops," despite tough competition from spectacular stage shows by performers from Azerbaijan and Ukraine.

Barbra Streisand to receive honorary PhD in Israel

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 12:14pm

A leading Israeli university says it will present singer Barbra Streisand with an honorary Ph.D. when she visits Israel next month.

CNN's Peter Bergen writing book on terrorism in US

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 12:14pm

The author of best-sellers about Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida is working on a book about terrorists in the U.S.

Cannes rolls out red carpet for Indian movies

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 12:03pm

Indian cinema is being feted in Cannes on its 100th birthday. But amid the celebrations, the B-word _ "Bollywood" _ remains controversial.

Annotated 'Harry Potter' 1st edition on auction

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 12:03pm

A first edition copy of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" that contains author J.K. Rowling's notes and original illustrations is going on sale at a charity auction.

'Chuck' and 'Smash' stars head to Broadway

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 12:03pm

A couple of stars from TV's "Chuck" and "Smash" will soon be dating on Broadway.

Taylor Swift wins 8 trophies at Billboard Awards

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 12:03pm

Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards.

Witness: AEG spent $24 million on Jackson concerts

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 12:02pm

An accounting executive for AEG Live LLC testified on Monday that the company spent $24 million producing Michael Jackson's ill-fated "This Is It" concerts.

Seen and heard at the Cannes Film Festival

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 12:02pm

Associated Press journalists open their notebooks at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival:

Archie Comics' gay kiss a poke at real controversy

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 12:02pm

It's just a quick kiss, but it's a long step forward for Archie Comics' only openly gay character Kevin Keller.

Music Review: Hart, Bonamassa simmer on 'Seesaw'

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 11:16am

Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa, "Seesaw" (J&R Adventures)

Derek Hough wants to expand career beyond 'Stars'

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 10:17am

Derek Hough has made it to the finals of the 16th edition of "Dancing With the Stars," which wraps Tuesday, but he almost didn't return to the ABC show this season.