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A home run for 'Idol's Syesha in Tampa Bay AP - Fri May 9, 10:02 PM ET

Floridian and 'American Idol' contestant Syesha Mercado feels the hometown love while performing Friday at the Tampa Bay Rays game. (May 9)

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ShowBiz Minute: DMX, Bollea, more AP - Fri May 9, 8:18 PM ET

The Hulk's son gets eight months in jail, DMX is arrested on drug and animal-cruelty charges, Foxy Brown pleads guilty to threatening a neighbor, R. Kelly's child pornography trial is underway and the 'Idol's get some hometown love. (May 9)

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Britney's back on CBS sitcom AP - Fri May 9, 7:15 PM ET

'How I Met Your Mother' welcomes back Britney Spears in the role of receptionist Abby on the show's May 12th episode. Watch two clips released by CBS. (May 9)

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Hulk Hogan's son sentenced for reckless driving AP - Fri May 9, 6:41 PM ET

Hulk Hogan testifies on behalf of his 17-year-old son, Nick Bollea, at his reckless driving trial in Pinellas Co., Fla., before the judge reads his decision. (May 9)

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Review: 'Speed Racer' a mind-numbing extravaganz AP - Fri May 9, 5:42 PM ET

AP Movie Critic Chrsity Lemire reviews 'Speed Racer.' The film, based on the 1960's animated series stars Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, and Susan Sarandon. (May 9)

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Britney Back on Track? ABC News - Fri May 9, 5:32 PM ET

Life & Style's Dawn Yanek dishes on Spears and other pop stars making news.

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'Idol' Alum's Long-Awaited Album ABC News - Fri May 9, 5:31 PM ET

Carmen Rasmusen chats about her new album and book.

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Fashion File: Hot Models CBC.ca - Fri May 9, 5:19 PM ET

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Fashion File: Ruffling Feathers CBC.ca - Fri May 9, 5:19 PM ET

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Fashion File: Dazzling Chanel CBC.ca - Fri May 9, 5:16 PM ET

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Fashion File: Boys of Spring CBC.ca - Fri May 9, 5:14 PM ET

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Cook whips up a frenzy in Kansas City AP - Fri May 9, 5:10 PM ET

David Cook fans braved wind and drizzle as they packed into the Kansas City Power & Light downtown entertainment district for a free performance in the 'Idol' finalist's hometown. (May 9)

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R. Kelly pornography trial begins AP - Fri May 9, 3:15 PM ET

R. Kelly arrived at a Cook County courthouse Friday to face child pornography charges filed after a videotape surfaced in 2002 allegedly showing him having sex with a girl as young as 13. AP Correspondent Mark Carlson reports from Chicago. (May 9)

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Rio's favela kids take centre stage AFP - Fri May 9, 1:45 PM ET

Some of the children from Rio's infamous favela slums are finally getting a chance to shine in the spotlight. One programme is training them in dramatic arts, putting them on the stage at home and sometimes abroad.

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Should The City Crack Down On Paparazzi? CBS 2 / KCAL 9 Los Angeles - Fri May 9, 11:57 AM ET

Malibu is try to pass a law that would tax the paparazzi and create "safe zones" for celebrities. Juan Fernandez reports.

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Kellie Pickler goes to Washington AP - Fri May 9, 9:48 AM ET

Former American Idol finalist Kellie Pickler performed at the U.S. Capitol as part of the GrandRally, an event that draws attention to the plight of grandparents raising their grandchildren. (May 9)

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Clay Aiken 'on his way' with new CD AP - Fri May 9, 9:41 AM ET

Clay Aiken is back with a new CD titled 'On My Way Here,' his first album of all-new material in nearly four years. (May 9)

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Stars speak out on China CNN - Fri May 9, 9:31 AM ET

Celebrities speak out on calls to boycott the Olympics. Kareen Wynter reports.

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Comic book features HIV heroes Reuters - Fri May 9, 3:11 AM ET

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Madonna Coming To Denver In November CBS4 Denver - Thu May 8, 9:51 PM ET

The Material Girl is coming to Denver. Madonna will play the Pepsi Center in November. Critic at Large Greg Moody has the details.

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Celebrity Chef Mario Batali chats with 3TV's Suzanne Bissett KTVK 3TV Phoenix - Thu May 8, 7:52 PM ET

azfamily.com's Suzanne Bissett talks to Celebrity Chef Mario Matali who made a stop in the Valley promoting his new book.

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Skid Row Musician Strikes Chord With Los Angeles CBS 2 / KCAL 9 Los Angeles - Thu May 8, 7:16 PM ET

Nathaniel Ayers' story, first heard in Steve Lopez's LA Times column, has inspired a book ["The Soloist"] and a movie with Jamie Foxx playing Ayers and Robert Downey, Jr. playing Lopez due out in Nov. Cater Lee reports.

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Wisteria Lane's twist on Mother's Day bliss AP - Thu May 8, 6:10 PM ET

AP Television Writer Frazier Moore reviews the Mother's Day episode of 'Desperate Housewives.' The show airs Sunday night on ABC. (May 8)

The supernanny helps parents communicate better with their kids.

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'Samantha Who?' star drops show hints, NY tales AP - Thu May 8, 3:38 PM ET

What's happening on the season finale of 'Samantha Who'? Jennifer Esposito, one of the stars on the ABC hit, drops hints with The AP's Lauri Neff and shares some wacky stories about her native NYC. (May 8)

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'Survivor's' Probst: It's not time for him to go AP - Thu May 8, 2:07 PM ET

It kicked off the reality show revolution, and now, 16 seasons later, many TV critics say 'Survivor' has never been better. Host Jeff Probst spills a few tribal secrets to AP Television Writer Frazier Moore. (May 8)

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Kibbutz remembers its fallen fighters AFP - Thu May 8, 1:52 PM ET

For residents of the Yad Mordechai kibbutz in southern Israel, the country's national holiday is also an occasion to commemorate its own --dozens of former residents who died fighting Arab states in 1948 as part of the violent birth of the new nation.

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Diverse group of TV moms honored by Academy AP - Thu May 8, 1:50 PM ET

Television mothers were honored recently by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The "Mother's Day Salute to TV Moms," event included appearances by Bonnie Franklin, Marion Ross, Holland Taylor.

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Mariah spills wedding beans to People magazine AP - Thu May 8, 1:27 PM ET

Mariah Carey really did get married to Nick Cannon in the Bahamas last week - and they have the tattoos to prove it. (May 8)

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Madonna: 'I would' adopt again from Malawi AP - Thu May 8, 12:42 PM ET

Madonna fuels rumors that she's going to adopt a Malawain girl. In an interview with The AP's Alicia Quarles she says she would adopt another child from the African