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Chris Brown freed on $6.7 million bail by U.K. court ahead of assault trial
Brown, 36, is technically free to begin his U.K. and Ireland tour, which begins in Manchester on June 15, two days after his trial is due to start.
University of Maryland will go green when Kermit encourages grads to show their true colors
The College Park school will celebrate its rainbow connection to Muppets creator Jim Henson with a special commencement address. 
Jason Sudeikis recalls fond memory with uncle and 'Cheers' star George Wendt
Wendt died Tuesday at age 76. 
Sarah Silverman recalls her dad telling her how he believed her brother actually died
Silverman, 54, shared the shocking story her father told her about her brother’s death. 
Cassie's mom and exotic dancer nicknamed 'The Punisher' take the stand in Diddy's trial
In today's edition of Diddy on Trial, we break down testimony from four witnesses prosecutors called to bolster Cassie's allegations.
'Peppa Pig' introduces Evie, a baby sister for Peppa and George
The British piglet, Evie Pig, was born in the maternity ward where Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, gave birth to her three children.
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'Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo' author Taylor Jenkins Reid comes out as bisexual
Reid, whose new book, "Atmosphere," debuts June 3, said it "has been hard at times to see people dismiss me as a straight woman."
Kanye West concert in South Korea canceled over 'controversies'
The rapper’s latest controversy involves a song released this month titled “Heil Hitler,” which praises the Nazi leader and architect of the Holocaust.
'My 600-Lb. Life Star' Latonya Pottain dies at 40
Pottain, who appeared on Season 11 of the TLC reality series, died May 17 in Louisiana.
'Mr. Combs' kingdom': Former personal assistant testifies Diddy controlled his ex Cassie Ventura
In today's edition of Diddy on Trial, we review the testimony of three government witnesses.
Jessica Simpson performs on TV for the first time in 15 years during 'American Idol' finale
She sang one of her hits from the mid-2000s.
