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Shakira pregnant with first child
NEW YORK — Shakira is pregnant with her first child.
The 35-year-old pop superstar posted on her website Wednesday that she and 25-year-old boyfriend Gerard Pique “are very happy awaiting the arrival of our first baby.” Pique, who is from Barcelona, is a soccer player …
Lindsay Lohan arrested again after car accident
NEW YORK — Police say Lindsay Lohan has been arrested in New York City on charges that she clipped a pedestrian with her car and did not stop. Police say the 26-year-old actress was arrested at 2:25 a.m. Wednesday as she left a nightclub at …
MCA revisits the movable magic of William Kentridge
HEDY WEISS: The South African artist, filmmaker and designer of opera and theater spins deeply personal scenarios while capturing elements of the apartheid era.
In comics world, Captain America elected president
Captain America has a new title that others spend millions to get: Mr. President. The Marvel hero is elected as a write-in candidate in the issue of “The Ultimates” out Wednesday. The comic-book series is set in a universe where America is riven by factionalism. …
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White charged with vandalism at hotel
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Authorities say two-time Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Shaun White has been charged with public intoxication and vandalism after an incident at a Nashville hotel.
According to a police affidavit, White tried to attack a hotel guest who had followed him out of …
‘General Hospital’ actor John Ingle dies in LA at 84
NEW YORK (AP) — An actor who for two decades played a scheming patriarch on the daytime drama “General Hospital” has died in Los Angeles. ABC says John Ingle was 84.
Ingle took over the role as the ruthless Edward Quartermaine in 1993 and made …
Chris Brown due to return to court in assault case
LOS ANGELES — Chris Brown is scheduled to return to a Los Angeles courtroom for the first time in more than a year amid questions about his community service. The R&B; singer is on probation for the 2009 beating of his then-girlfriend Rihanna and had …
Amanda Bynes gets traffic citation, car towed
BURBANK, Calif. — Amanda Bynes had another run-in with the law when she was pulled over for driving on a suspended license by a Southern California airport. Burbank’s Bob Hope Airport officials say airport police cited the actress and impounded her car Sunday. Bynes’ driving …
Lady Gaga gets live tattoo at perfume launch
NEW YORK — Lady Gaga launched her debut perfume while being inside a giant size perfume bottle. The avant garde pop star was in a large bottle — a replica of her “Fame” fragrance — appearing in the transparent glass where attendees took photos and …
Buddy Guy to get Kennedy Center honor
The life of Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy will be recognized at the 35th annual Kennedy Center Honors in December. Others receiving the prestigious arts honor: actor Dustin Hoffman, comedian and TV host David Letterman, ballerina Natalia Makarova and rock band Led Zeppelin. “This Louisiana, …
Fashion mash-up: Maria Pinto finds inspiration in Field Museum artifacts
‘Museums have always been part of my respite,” fashion designer Maria Pinto says while walking to the Field Museum’s conservation laboratory, where items are examined, documented, photographed and prepared for exhibition.
These days, museums are also part of her resume. Opening Sept. 14, the exhibit …
Kathy Bates recovering from double mastectomy
NEW YORK (AP) — Kathy Bates says she is recovering from a double mastectomy.
The Oscar-winning actress tweeted on Wednesday that she was diagnosed with breast cancer two months ago. But in a separate post, she said she doesn’t miss her breasts as much as …
R. Kelly, Kanye West make first single together
R. Kelly promises his next album will return to “explicit” music, and Kanye West promises his G.O.O.D. label’s long-delayed mixtape, “Cruel Summer,” actually will see the light of day next week. That R&B;/hip-hop compilation, in fact, will feature the first official collaboration between the two …
Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer welcome twins
NEW YORK (AP) — Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer are the proud parents of newborn twins.
Reps for the acting couple confirm Paquin gave birth to the babies a few weeks early but say they’re in good health and their parents “are overjoyed.” The statement …
Tom Hanks, Jay Leno share memories of Michael Clarke Duncan
At a private funeral, Jay Leno cites the “pure heart and pure kindness” of the late “Green Mile” star, who grew up in Chicago. Stevie Wonder sings, and Tom Hanks jokes about the actor’s “loopy” handwriting.
