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Shazam overhauls iPad app as music market heats up

New music discovery services pop up every month, but Shazam hopes to stand out with a totally overhauled new iPad app.

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AEG exec called Michael Jackson 'a freak' before signing

A top AEG executive referred to Michael Jackson as "a freak" and another called him "creepy" just hours before their company signed the pop icon to a huge concert deal.

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Paul McCartney writes in support of Pussy Riot

Beatles frontman Paul McCartney has asked a Russian judge to release members of the Pussy Riot punk group from prison. More>>

Talk of lies, pride as Trump case goes to jury

The lawyer for an 87-year-old woman who accuses Donald Trump of cheating her in a skyscraper condo deal told jurors in Chicago on Wednesday that he was personally repulsed because he felt the "Apprentice" star conned his... More>>

Blake Shelton: I'm planning a benefit with NBC for tornado victims

Oklahoma native Blake Shelton is the first entertainer to announce a benefit for tornado victims in his home state.

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Jailed Pussy Riot member declares hunger strike

A jailed member of Russian punk band Pussy Riot told a court she is on a hunger strike after being barred from attending a parole appeal hearing in person, Russian state news agency Ria Novosti reported Wednesday.

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The cult of 'Arrested Development'

Seven years after its finale, one of the greatest cult hits in television history is making a return. "Arrested Development" lasted three season during its initial run on FOX, with critical acclaim but dismal ratings.

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Singer Kellie Pickler named new 'Dancing' champ

Kellie Pickler came into the final "Dancing With the Stars" episode in second place but finished in first. More>>

Justin Bieber's monkey becomes German property

Justin Bieber's pet monkey is no longer his. More>>

Chris Harrison to host Miss America Pageant

"The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" host Chris Harrison will again emcee the Miss America Pageant this September in Atlantic City, N.J. More>>

'DWTS' takes moment to honor Oklahoma tornado victims

"Dancing With the Stars" went on with the show on Monday night, but not without acknowledging the devastation a tornado had just caused in Oklahoma.

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'Gilmore Girls' reunion? Someday, someday, maybe

Lauren Graham's favorite "Gilmore Girls" scenes to shoot were the show's famed Friday night dinners.

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'Apple of my Eye' star turns to first love: music

Fans know her as the sweet schoolgirl in the 2011 blockbuster "You Are the Apple of My Eye." Now, they can take a closer look at Michelle Chen through her first love: music. More>>

Barbra Streisand to receive honorary PhD in Israel

A leading Israeli university says it will present singer Barbra Streisand with an honorary Ph.D. when she visits Israel next month. More>>

Kanye West debuts new music on 'SNL'

Two "Saturday Night Live" sets, an Instagram snapshot and 66 projector images later, we now have a better picture of what's to come on Kanye West's anticipated new album.

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Derek Hough wants to expand career beyond 'Stars'

Derek Hough has made it to the finals of the 16th edition of "Dancing With the Stars," which wraps Tuesday, but he almost didn't return to the ABC show this season. More>>

Happy Birthday, blue jeans! We made you this photo album

Jim Heston, an American guesthouse operator in Cambodia, has lived a life in denim and has the photos to prove it. There were the dungarees he wore as a little boy, the dark bell-bottoms he had on for a hike up Japan's Mount Fuji, and the Levis straight-leg 501 jeans he's stayed with for the past 36 years.

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Taylor Swift wins 8 trophies at Billboard Awards

By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer Another day, another domination for Taylor Swift: She was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards. More>>

Anderson Cooper jilted at the aisle in 'SNL' wedding

CNN anchor Anderson Cooper played the groom in a surreal wedding scene send-off for Bill Hader's Stefon character on the season finale of "Saturday Night Live."

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What Angelina Jolie forgot to mention

I first saw the headline early Tuesday on Real Clear Politics, a political news site where I generally start my morning. It's not where I expect to see a story on breast cancer.

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George Michael injured in another car crash

George Michael was being treated at a hospital Friday for what his publicist called minor injuries after being a passenger in a car crash near London. More>>

Tim McGraw recasts ACM's TV special, airing Sunday

When the producers of the Academy of Country Music's annual television special approached Tim McGraw about the 2013 edition, the country music star immediately flashed on the program's format. More>>

How Candice Glover won 'American Idol'

With a flawless voice that recalled past "American Idol" finalist Jennifer Hudson and a sense of determination after not making it in previous seasons, Candice Glover did the one thing Hudson wasn't able to do: She won... More>>

OJ back in court; Day 4 of bid for new Vegas trial

The lead defense attorney in O.J. Simpson's armed robbery trial had a conflict of interest because he could have been a witness in the case, a lawyer who worked on Simpson's unsuccessful appeal to the Nevada Supreme... More>>

David Beckham retiring from soccer

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David Beckham announced he is retiring from soccer. More>>

Five reasons why we love Angelina Jolie

After Angelina Jolie made the surprise announcement on Tuesday of having undergone a preventative double mastectomy, the world stood in awe of her brave move and willingness to share her story. Now hailed an inspiration to other women, CNN examines what makes us love the Oscar-winning actress turned humanitarian.

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CBS adding Robin Williams comedy

CBS on Wednesday revealed a few nips and tucks it is planning next season for what is already network television's most successful schedule, including adding a comedy with Robin Williams playing an unorthodox advertising... More>>

No, Paul from 'The Wonder Years' is not Marilyn Manson

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Prince Harry ends US visit with Conn. polo match

Britain's Prince Harry helped lead a polo team to victory in a charity match before a society crowd Wednesday in Greenwich, wrapping up a weeklong visit to the United States in which he also toured areas devastated by... More>>

O.J. Simpson expected to testify in bid for new trial

Wearing a blue prison uniform, O.J. Simpson testified Wednesday in a Las Vegas courtroom that his former attorney advised he could use some force to reclaim personal items from sports memorabilia dealers as long as he didn't trespass.

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Kitchen Nightmares bakery can't take heat, melts down on Facebook

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The old saying goes, "If you can't take the heat, stay out of the kitchen." Perhaps, this applies to Kitchen Nightmares, as well. More>>

DiCaprio, Spielberg open a stormy Cannes

The Cannes Film Festival got off to a blockbuster, if stormy start, as Baz Luhrmann's "The Great Gatsby" opened on a soggy French Riviera. More>>

Pitt says it was important for Jolie to go public

Brad Pitt says it was important for his partner, Angelina Jolie, to share her story about having her breasts removed to avoid cancer "and that others would understand it doesn't have to be a scary thing." More>>

Beyonce, feeling better, apologizes for canceled show

Beyoncé is on the rebound after canceling a concert Tuesday due to "dehydration and exhaustion."

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Prince Harry tours storm-damaged NJ shore

Britain's Prince Harry toured two New Jersey shore communities devastated by Superstorm Sandy, shaking hands with emergency personnel and construction workers before spending Tuesday afternoon in New York City at events... More>>

Angelina Jolie announces she had double mastectomy to prevent breast cancer

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Actress Angelina Jolie announced that she had a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of getting breast cancer. More>>

Popular psychologist Joyce Brothers dead at 85

By ULA ILNYTZKY Associated Press Joyce Brothers, the pop psychologist who pioneered the television advice show in the 1950s and enjoyed a long and prolific career as a syndicated columnist, author, and... More>>

Leaving Las Vegas: Prince Harry puts scandal behind him on U.S. tour

Last time Prince Harry visited these shores, he departed under a cloud. By contrast, his current visit is going swimmingly.

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Franklin pulls out of shows under doctor's orders

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Aretha Franklin has canceled appearances in Chicago and Connecticut later this month under a doctor's recommendation. More>>

'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie engaged

Bradley Cooper presented her with a dozen roses on the air but, oddly enough, that isn't why "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie is so happy. More>>

Walters announces her retirement on 'The View'

Barbara Walters said Monday that retirement from her epochal television career is near, but it's not happening right away. More>>

Prince Harry to visit Connecticut's Gold Coast

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Connecticut's Gold Coast is preparing for this week's royal visit. More>>

Barbara Walters to retire next year

Longtime ABC News personality Barbara Walters will retire from TV journalism in 2014, ABC reported late Sunday, closing a chapter on one of the most storied careers in broadcast journalism history.

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Seth Meyers to replace Jimmy Fallon late at night

Seth Meyers is moving from his "Weekend Update" desk to his own late night show on NBC. More>>

NBC hopes Hayes, Fox can bolster Thursdays

NBC will try to awaken the ghosts of past dominance on Thursday night by making it a "family night" of television bolstered by the additions of Sean Hayes and Michael J. Fox. More>>

Ryan Seacrest becoming Telemundo kingmaker

Ryan Seacrest will produce a new music series for the Spanish-speaking Telemundo network that will feature two established artists competing against each other for the audience's vote. More>>

Chris Brown's scary curbside art irks LA neighbors

Grammy-winning musician Chris Brown's neighbors are unhappy with what some are calling frightening art he's chosen to have painted along the curb of his Hollywood Hills home. More>>

'Gatsby' gives 'Iron Man 3' a run for its money

Gatsby looks almost as great as a superhero at the weekend box office. More>>

US high school choir will back Rolling Stones

You can't always get what you want. Unless, perhaps, you're a member of the Green Valley High School choir and you want a chance to sing onstage with the Rolling Stones. More>>

Adult Swim plans a cartoon show to star Mike Tyson

Adult Swim says it's turning Mike Tyson into a cartoon detective. More>>

1969 Hendrix telegram: Can Paul come to play?

Miles and Jimi. Jimi and Miles. Fans of the late trumpet and guitar masters have long known that Miles Davis and Jimi Hendrix had been making plans to record together in the year before Hendrix's sudden death in 1970. More>>

Kate Upton goes 'Vogue,' covering its June issue

Kate Upton has gone from a Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover model to the front page of Vogue. More>>

Kobe: Mom wasn't given permission to sell my stuff

Kobe Bryant is playing some of his toughest defense yet, demanding his mother keeps her hands off his merchandise. More>>

Neil Patrick Harris to return as Tony Awards host

Neil Patrick Harris will be back for his fourth turn as host of the Tony Awards. More>>

Shakira on her post-baby body: 'I look decent'

Colombian superstar Shakira is learning how to balance her demanding work schedule with being a new mom one day at a time. More>>

Kris Kross rapper's funeral to be held in Atlanta

Mourners are set to gather for the funeral of former Kris Kross rapper Chris Kelly in Atlanta. More>>

Michael Jackson defender files sex abuse claim

A dancer-choreographer has filed a claim against Michael Jackson's estate related to alleged child sex abuse by the late pop icon.

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Singer arrested in Calif. murder-for-hire plot

Divorce documents show that the lead singer of metal band As I Lay Dying had an amicable split with the estranged wife he's now accused of trying to hire a hit man to kill, but she was concerned about how recent changes... More>>

'Young and Restless' star Jeanne Cooper dies at 84

Jeanne Cooper, the enduring soap opera star who played grande dame Katherine Chancellor for nearly four decades on "The Young and the Restless," has died. She was 84. More>>

Rihanna booed in Boston, cheered on in Brooklyn

Rihanna was booed for turning up late at a concert in Boston, but the audience in New York cheered her on even though she didn't start on time the following night. More>>

'Miss America' song cut from pageant over dispute

The next Miss America won't hear a familiar refrain when she's crowned in Atlantic City, N.J., in September. More>>

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  • By David Goldman updated 7:35 AM EDT, Thu May 23, 2013 LAS VEGAS (CNNMoney) -- Jennifer Lopez has found a new gig: majority shareholder and chief creative mind behind a new line of Verizon Wireless retail

    Jennifer Lopez has found a new gig: majority shareholder and chief creative mind behind a new line of Verizon Wireless retail stores.

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