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Actor Ben Gazzara dead at 81 Feb 3 2012 8:17PM Posted 1 day 17 hrs 17 mins ago 20:49 03Feb12 - LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Ben Gazzara, known for his brooding tough-guy presence in dozens of films, television shows and stage productions over his long career, died of pancreatic cancer on... JC Penney stands by Ellen DeGeneres as spokeswoman Feb 3 2012 3:43PM Posted 1 day 21 hrs 51 mins ago LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc said on Friday it fully backs its partnership with chat show host Ellen DeGeneres after a conservative group urged the retailer to reconsider hiring DeGeneres as a spokeswoman because she is a lesbian. ... Radcliffe admits being drunk during "Harry Potter" scenes Feb 3 2012 12:51PM Posted 2 days 43 mins ago LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Daniel Radcliffe admitted he was drunk while filming some scenes for the "Harry Potter" movies during a period in his life where he was drinking "nightly," the young star said in an interview. ... Bee Gee Robin Gibb makes "spectacular" recovery Feb 3 2012 12:34PM Posted 2 days 1 hr ago LONDON (Reuters) - Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb said on Friday he had made a "spectacular" recovery from a serious illness, which was widely reported to be cancer. The 62-year-old, most famous as a... Royal party and read-a-thon mark big day for Dickens Feb 3 2012 9:09AM Posted 2 days 4 hrs 25 mins ago By Mike Collett-White and Sarah Mills LONDON (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth is throwing a star-studded party for him at Buckingham Palace and in Buenos Aires, leading cultural figures will gather in an old orphanage... Royal party and read-a-thon mark big day for Dickens Feb 3 2012 9:09AM Posted 2 days 4 hrs 25 mins ago By Mike Collett-White and Sarah Mills LONDON (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth is throwing a star-studded party for him at Buckingham Palace and in Buenos Aires, leading cultural figures will gather in an old orphanage... Black Sabbath drummer says may pull out of reunion Feb 3 2012 8:30AM Posted 2 days 5 hrs 4 mins ago LONDON (Reuters) - Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward has said he will not participate in the British heavy metal band's reunion recordings and tour unless he is offered a "signable" contract. The statement on... Don Cornelius son says dad called before suicide Feb 2 2012 6:41PM Posted 2 days 18 hrs 53 mins ago LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The son of "Soul Train" creator Don Cornelius said on Thursday his father called him shortly before taking his life, and that he was unhappy and in failing health but kept most of his feelings inside. ... "Idol" judges toughen up, Jackson nixes "in it to win it" Feb 2 2012 4:12PM Posted 2 days 21 hrs 22 mins ago LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "American Idol" judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez will be harder on contestants this year, and veteran Randy Jackson said he's retiring his "in it to win it" catchphrase. Jackson... "Idol" judges toughen up, Jackson nixes "in it to win it" Feb 2 2012 4:12PM Posted 2 days 21 hrs 22 mins ago LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "American Idol" judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez will be harder on contestants this year, and veteran Randy Jackson said he's retiring his "in it to win it" catchphrase. Jackson... Madonna: Super Bowl show a "dream" come true Feb 2 2012 2:49PM Posted 2 days 22 hrs 45 mins ago By Simon Evans INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Pop superstar Madonna said it was a dream come true to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday and conceded she was feeling pressured by singing...