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Wiiging out: SNL gives gaudy send-off to cast member who had mediocre characters
By Sonny Bunch - Special to The Washington Times
“Saturday Night Live” has seen its fair share of brilliant performers. John Belushi and Chevy Chase in the early years; budding movie stars including Eddie Murphy and Mike Myers later on; Adam Sandler and Chris Farley; Tina Fey and Jimmy Fallon. But none got the emotional sendoff reserved for Kristen Wiig. Published May 22, 2012 Comments
‘MIB’ stars Smith, Jones have their own alien attraction
By David Germain - Associated Press
Fifteen years into their relationship, Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones are like an old married couple, intimately familiar with each other’s habits and quirks. Published May 22, 2012 Comments
Marvel Comics plans wedding for gay hero
By Matt Moore - Associated Press
Wedding bells will ring this summer for Marvel Comics’ first openly gay hero, superspeedster Northstar, and his longtime boyfriend. Published May 22, 2012 Comments
HICKS: MTV exploits viewers to make a quick buck
By Marybeth Hicks
I have joked for years that MTV is destroying civilization as we know it. Then, the network gave us “Jersey Shore,” and proved my joke wasn’t funny, it was true. Published May 22, 2012 Comments
Katherine Jenkins: Has top score coming into ‘Dancing’ finals
By Associated Press
Only one point separates Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins from her fellow finalists on “Dancing With the Stars.” Published May 22, 2012 Comments
SANDS: Nakamura, Krush reclaim U.S. chess titles
By David R. Sands - The Washington Times
Two ex-champions are back atop the heap in American chess and we finally got a little action in the world title match as well, in what proved to be an exceptionally eventful week for the game. Published May 22, 2012 Comments
Carol Burnett: Actress-comedian writing memoir about late daughter
By Associated Press
Carol Burnett’s next book likely will inspire tears along with laughter. Published May 22, 2012 Comments

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Regulators probe bank's role in Facebook IPO
By MARCY GORDON - Associated Press
Regulators are examining whether Morgan Stanley, the investment bank that shepherded Facebook through its highly publicized stock offering last week, selectively informed clients of an analyst's negative report about the company before the stock started trading.
Library of Congress taps 25 sounds for registry
By BRETT ZONGKER - Associated Press
From rare audio interviews of former slaves to recordings by Donna Summer and the Grateful Dead, 25 sounds that shaped the American cultural landscape are being inducted into the National Recording Registry.
A ball of one? Lady Gaga unsure of Indonesia show
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Lady Gaga is as confused as anyone about whether she'll be allowed to perform in Indonesia.
Young Hollywood stars strike out on own at Cannes
By JAKE COYLE - Associated Press
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Azerbaijan basks in glitz, fears exposure
By PETER LEONARD - Associated Press
On a recent evening on Baku's seaside promenade, throbbing Euro-dance music blared out from an open-air concert as families strolled by. Cafes serving fragrant skewered meat served throngs of locals and foreigners.
A ball for one? Lady Gaga unsure on Indonesia show
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Lady Gaga is as confused as anyone about whether she'll be allowed to perform in Indonesia.
Comanche tribe makes Johnny Depp honorary member
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Johnny Depp has been made an honorary member of the Comanche tribe.
Auction claims it's selling vial with Reagan blood
By GREGORY KATZ and ROBERT JABLON - Associated Press
A Channel Islands auction house says it's selling a vial that allegedly contains blood residue from Ronald Reagan _ a move denounced Tuesday by the late U.S. president's family and his foundation.
Actor Michael McKean struck by car in NYC
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Actor Michael McKean, who portrayed the lead singer in the movie "This is Spinal Tap," was injured when he was struck by a car in New York City.
Football star Donald Driver is new `Dancing' champ
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
He already has a Super Bowl ring, and now football star Donald Driver can add the "Dancing With the Stars" mirrorball trophy to his awards collection.
New Mexico says jet fuel spill could be larger
By JERI CLAUSING - Associated Press
A decades-old jet fuel spill threatening Albuquerque's water supply could be as large as 24 million gallons, or twice the size of the oil spill from the Exxon Valdez, New Mexico environment officials acknowledged Tuesday.
'Polka King' Eddie Blazonczyk dies at 70
By CARYN ROUSSEAU - Associated Press
Grammy Award-winning polka great Eddie Blazonczyk, who began playing the lively music in the 1950s and went on to earn the nickname "Polka King" after starting his own band and label, has died. He was 70.
Peru agency says cause of dolphin deaths unsolved
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Peru's Sea Institute says in its final report on the mass die-off earlier this year of nearly 900 dolphins and porpoises that the cause remains unknown.
Facebook looks to settle 'sponsored story' suit
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Facebook is close to settling a lawsuit over advertisements it calls "sponsored stories."
Aereo wins partial victory in broadcasters' suit
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
Aereo, a startup that takes live TV broadcasts and sends them to mobile devices in New York for a monthly fee, has won a partial victory in court over the media companies that are suing it.