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TV »
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- Character actor Arthur Hill dies
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Books »
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Media »
- Danish court dismisses Muhammad cartoon lawsuit
- A court in Denmark has dismissed a lawsuit against the Danish newspaper that first published the infamous Prophet Muhammad cartoons that sparked a firestorm of protest around the world.
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- Oprah Winfrey called Madonna's controversial decision to adopt a 13-month-old boy from Malawi 'brave' during a taped interview with the singer that aired Wednesday.
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Film »
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- The company distributing the documentary Shut Up & Sing, about the Dixie Chicks' controversial remark against the U.S. president and his invasion of Iraq, says NBC and CW have rejected ads promoting the film.
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Theatre »
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- Character actor Arthur Hill dies
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