Author: Derrik J. Lang
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Lil Rounds dazzles ‘American Idol’ judges
LOS ANGELES – Lil Rounds has made a big impression on the “American Idol” judges. Kara DioGuardi proclaimed that Rounds, the 23-year-old mother of three from Memphis, Tenn., was a “powerhouse” after performing Mary J. Blige’s “Be Without You” at the end of the Fox singing competition Tuesday. Randy Jackson told Rounds she didn’t “lose…
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Beyonce, Hudson win Image Awards
LOS ANGELES – It was a dreamy night for a couple of “Dreamgirls.” Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson both glided away with trophies Thursday and wowed the audience with individual performances during the 40th annual NAACP Image Awards. Beyonce, who opened the show with a wind-swept rendition of her song “Halo,” won the female artist category…
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‘Amazing Race’ extends global travel
LOS ANGELES • Most contestants on “The Amazing Race” must tackle language barriers during their trek around the world. As the reality series’ first-ever deaf contestant, Luke Adams had double the trouble. The 22-year-old recent college grad and his mother Margie are among the 11 two-person teams racing for the $1 million prize in the…
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Baby-name experts: ‘Seraphina Affleck’ is heavenly
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck apparently looked to the heavens for inspiration for their new daughter’s first name (Seraphina) and back down to earth – in the garden, specifically – for part of her middle name (Rose Elizabeth). The couple also went to the garden for 3-year-old daughter Violet Anne’s first name.The Associated Press consulted…
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‘Dark Knight’ sweeps People’s Choice Awards
LOS ANGELES – Holy People’s Choice Awards, Batman! “The Dark Knight” soared away with every trophy it was nominated for Wednesday at the 35th annual fan-favorite CBS ceremony. The caped crusader flick won five awards, including favorite cast, superhero, action movie and on-screen matchup for Christian Bale’s Batman and the late Heath Ledger’s Joker. “On…
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Burke crowned ‘Dancing with the Stars’ queen
LOS ANGELES – Brooke Burke waltzed away with the mirror ball trophy on the “Dancing with the Stars” finale.The 37-year-old TV personality and mother of four dominated the seventh season of the popular ABC dancing competition and bested former NFL player Warren Sapp and former ‘NSync member Lance Bass during the Tuesday night finale, in…
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Celebrity trading cards on horizon
LOS ANGELES • These days, most celebrities trade on their fame for fashion lines, fragrances, reality shows and blogs. Now, some 40 famous folks — from Scarlett Johansson to Jared Leto — will be able to trade their fame with each other.A new line of celebrity trading cards — yes, the little cardboard ones baseball…
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Depp, robots get golden popcorn
UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIF. – The “Transformers” have another chunk of metal to add to their collection.The blockbuster about robots in disguise took home the golden popcorn trophy for best film at the MTV Movie Awards on Sunday night, and Johnny Depp won two buckets for best comedic performance and best villain.The remnants of a fire…