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Dr. Conrad Murray sits in court after he was sentenced to four years in county jail for his involuntary manslaughter conviction in the death of pop star Michael Jackson on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011 in Superior Court in Los Angeles. (AP / Mario Anzuoni, Pool)

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Conrad Murray seeks release from jail pending appeal

The doctor convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Michael Jackson's death asked a judge Friday to release him from jail pending his appeal. Full Story

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Ryan and Gregory Miller have made a music video that both celebrates their mother and warns others about the cause of her death.
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Brothers re-write 'A Thousand Miles' in video tribute to their mother.

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Demi Moore attends the premiere of 'Margin Call' on Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, in New York. (AP / Peter Kramer)

Demi 911 call: 'She smoked something, she's convulsing' ‎

Demi Moore smoked something before she was rushed to the hospital and was convulsing, according to a caller on a frantic 911 recording released Friday by Los Angeles fire officials.

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Gingrich ordered to stop using Heavy song

U.S. presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich's campaign is striking a sour note with a Montreal record label over his use of the song 'How You Like Me Now.'

Singer Kesha arrives at the 'Casio Shock the World 2010' event at the Manhattan Center, in New York, Monday, Aug. 2, 2010. (AP / Louis Lanzano)

Sting, Elvis Costello, Adele and Ke$ha cover Bob Dylan

Irreverent pop star Ke$sha turns poignant while covering a Dylan song on the new four-disc album marking the 50th anniversary of Amnesty International.

In this image released by Disneyland, actress Cynthia Nixon, right, poses with her daughter Samantha, 12, left, her partner Christine Marinoni and son Charlie, 6, foreground, outside Mickey Mouse's home in Toontown during a visit to Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008.

Cynthia Nixon's remarks on gay 'choice' worry activists

Cynthia Nixon learned the hard way this week that when it comes to gay civil rights, the personal is always political, after she was quoted as saying that for her, being gay was a conscious choice.

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Toronto photographer Andrew MacNaughtan dies at 47

Toronto photographer Andrew MacNaughtan, well known for his work documenting rock band Rush and many other Canadian musicians, has died. He was 47.

Justin Bieber walks off the court during second half NBA action between the Toronto Raptors and the Indiana Pacers in Toronto on Wednesday December 28, 2011. (Frank Gunn / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Bieber pumps life into Ontario organ donations

A rally cry from Justin Bieber asking fans to become organ donors has done wonders for Ontario's Trillium Gift of Life Network, which has seen a boost in organ donors since the plea was made last week.   8 Comments 8  

Ryan and Gregory Miller have made a music video that both celebrates their mother and warns others about the cause of her death.

Boys' viral video pays tribute to mom who died in rollover

Two Florida brothers have come up with a creative, and touching, way to warn drivers about what they believe is a defect in early-model Ford Explorers.   13 Comments 13  

People look at the main Olympic Stadium by the Olympic Park in London, Friday, Jan. 27, 2012.

Plans in full force six months before London Olympics

Director Danny Boyle offered a sneak peek of 2012 London opening ceremony that would include the ringing of a massive bell and the National Health Service.

Hulk Hogan poses for a portrait Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 in New York. (AP / Jeff Christensen)

Hulk Hogan's back battery comes with side effects

The wrestling legend - who has undergone eight back surgeries - controls the electrical device with a remote control and if he turns up the current it has some interesting side effects.

Liam Neeson in Entertainment One's 'The Grey.'

Review: 'The Grey' howls but stays lost in the woods

How wonderfully unpredictable the movies can be. Who would have thought that, at nearly 60, Liam Neeson would be one of the top action stars around?

Former Spice Girls Geri Halliwell, right and Mel B with their Brit Award for Best British Performance over the last 30 years for Wannabe by the Spice Girls at the 2010 Brit Awards in London, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010. (AP Photo/ Alastair Grant)

Mel B considering move to Australia

Mel B is considering moving to Australia. The former Spice Girls singer "fell in love" with the country following her recent stint staying in Sydney.

Actress Claire Danes reacts as an actor dressed as a cow performs while being honored as the Hasty Pudding Theatricals Woman of the Year at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012.

Claire Danes gets Hasty Pudding award

Claire Danes was honoured with the Hasty Pudding Theatricals' 2012 Woman of the Year award at Harvard University on Thursday.

Sam Worthington in Summit Entertainment's 'Man on a Ledge.'

Review: 'Man on a Ledge' teeters on the brink of cliched blah

"Man on a Ledge," about a disgraced cop who threatens to jump off a building to divert attention from a heist going on across the street, isn't even implausible in a fun way.

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Pat Sajak and Vanna White's boozy 'Wheel of Fortune'

The "Wheel of Fortune" wasn't the only thing spinning for Pat Sajak and Vanna White back in the day, according to a report.

Chris Isaak plays on his guitar during an interview with Associated Press Television in a west London hotel, to promote the launch of his new album 'Beyond The Sun,' Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. (AP / Joel Ryan)

U.S. blues singer Chris Isaak releases new album

There's one note Chris Isaak won't be hitting -- and that's a sick note. The U.S. blues singer says he's never missed a show in the 27 years.

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Sundance doc examines costs of U.S. war on drugs

Filmmaker Eugene Jarecki focuses on America's war on drugs in his documentary in competition at the Sundance Film Festival.

In this March 30, 1993 photo, actress Catherine Deneuve poses with Eiko Ishioka as she holds her Oscar for best costume design for 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' backstage at the 65th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac)

Oscar-winning costume designer Eiko Ishioka dies at 73

Eiko Ishioka, a bold, Academy Award-winning visual artist whose surreal and sensual costumes were worn by Olympic athletes, Cirque du Soleil performers has died in Tokyo.

Actor and recording artist Ne-Yo poses for a portrait in New York on Jan. 10, 2012. Ne-Yo has been named senior vice president of A&R for Motown Records. (AP / Carlo Allegri)

Ne-Yo new senior VP of A&R at Motown Records

Ne-Yo believes the record industry is segregated, and has hopes of changing that as the new senior vice-president of artists and repertoire for Motown Records.

Sarah Clarke and Kristen Stewart in Summit Entertainment's 'Breaking Dawn'.

Snow White movies out within two 2 weeks of each other

Hollywood's Snow White rivalry is heating up. Still, Hollywood is betting the quick turnaround won't turn off people who might want to see both movies.

Kate Beckinsale is shown in a scene from 'Underworld: Awakening.'  (AP / Sony Pictures Entertainment)

'Underworld' should rule box office this weekend

Sony's "Underworld: Awakening" should be wide awake atop the domestic box office again this weekend, with a gross of around $12 million following last weekend's $25 million debut and continued dominance midweek.

In this image made from a video produced and made available on YouTube by the Clarion Fund, a scene from the documentary 'The Third Jihad,' is shown.

NY cop commish asked to resign over anti-Muslim doc

Muslim groups are calling for New York's police commissioner to step down because of his appearance in a film they say paints their religion and its adherents in a bad light.

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Brad Pitt says kids are urging him to wed Angelina

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie want to get married. The couple - who have been together for six years - have previously insisted they wouldn't tie the knot until gay marriage was legal throughout the U.S.

Patrick J. Adams in 'Suits'

Toronto's Patrick J. Adams 'blown away' by SAG nom

Toronto-bred performer Patrick J. Adams broke through the noise to score one of Hollywood's most coveted honours -- a Screen Actors Guild nomination for best actor in a TV drama series.

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Rihanna challenges U.K. designers to dress her

Rihanna has found a unique way of getting some new stage outfits. The superstar from Barbados will be hunting for undiscovered design talent in Britain on a new TV show.

George Clooney accepts the award for best actor for his role in 'The Descendants' during the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012 in Los Angeles. (Paul Drinkwater)

George Clooney to present at SAG Awards

George Clooney is among the presenters at this Sunday's Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards. The 'Descendants' actor will hand out one of the prizes at the annual event, producers confirmed today.

Oprah's farewell

Oprah to become godmother to Blue Ivy Carter

Oprah Winfrey is set to become Godmother to Blue Ivy Carter. The tot's parents, Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z, have reportedly been carefully considering who to entrust with the spiritual guidance of their 19-day-old daughter.

First-ever app sitcom taps into teen mobile market

What would a TV series look like on an app? "Totally Amp'd," the first original interactive "App" sitcom for smartphones and tablets, answers that question.

Lindsay Lohan appears in court during a progress report session at the Los Angeles Superior Court Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 in Los Angeles. (AP / Michael Nelson)

L.A. woman says Lohan's car hit her on crosswalk

Lindsay Lohan is being sued by a woman who claims she was hit by the actress' car during an incident in September 2010.

Dealer Jeremy Mader, 34, waits for play to begin at the final table in the World Series of Poker at the Rio hotel and casino in Las Vegas on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

Vegas casinos relying more on high-roller Asian gamblers

Big-time gamblers, primarily from Asia, are flocking to Las Vegas to play baccarat and providing a big lift to the overall bottom line of the city's casinos.

Heather Locklear poses at the world premiere of the film 'Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: Best of Both Worlds Concert' in Los Angeles, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2008. (AP / Chris Pizzello)

Heather Locklear seeks out-patient drug treatment

Heather Locklear has decided to seek treatment from a doctor rather than admit herself to rehab following her recent hospitalisation for reportedly mixing prescription medication with alcohol.

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