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'Karate Kid' a box office hit

On its debut weekend, the "Karate Kid" went straight up to No. 1 at the North American box office, taking out "Shrek" from the top spot, weekend estimates showed Sunday.
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Drake against oil spill

Hiphop singer Drake will be having an environmental-awareness gig in Washington, D.C. as a protest on British Petroleum for the oil spill it has caused in the Gulf of Mexico.

World Cup concert in Soweto a phenomenon

Thousands of people on Thursday went to the Orlando Stadium in South Africa's biggest township to attend the first World Cup concert on the eve of the world's most watched sporting event.

Katherine Heigl may adopt a second child

Katherine Heigl is definitely enjoying her role as a mum. On Wednesday night, she was at the red carpet for her movie with Ashton Kutcher, "Killers". She replied "I hope so" when asked whether she and her husband Josh Kelley would be giving their 18-month-old daughter, Naleigh, a sibling through another adoption.

Usher and Rihanna team up

American R&B singer Usher is planning to work with artists like Rihanna and Jay-Z on future materials.

"Eclipse" OST eyes the top album spot

The U.S. album chart is about to get more interesting with the release of the latest "Twilight" soundtrack next week, along with two other promising albums.

Shakira teaches dance to South African kids

Colombian pop star Shakira on Wednesday gave dance lessons to the children of South Africa's biggest black township. She taught the dance moves of the World Cup song and afterwards, called for the tournament's legacy to be education for all.

David Beckham appears in a comic book

David Beckham will be turned into a cartoon as his life will be recounted through a comic book, from his aspirations as a kid to the success he has being an athlete, publisher Bluewater productions said on Wednesday.

Facebook addicts aren't empathic

Youngsters who are hooked on the social networking site Facebook are having problems relating to others, a leading neuroscientist says.

Susan Boyle won't be in Australia

Susan Boyle's record label denies the reports that the Scottish talent show sensation will be touring Australia and New Zealand later this year.

No Sydney performance for Sting

Sting's New Year's Eve headlining gig has been pulled out due to heated protests of residents and the Sydney City Council.

Liz Taylor's portrait to be put on sale

A rare portrait of Elizabeth Taylor done by painter Andy Warhol is said to be the leading item that will be sold at Christie's auction of post-war and contemporary art on June 30 in London.

Princess Di's dress sold for $276,000

The black taffeta dress worn by Princess Diana on her first official appearance with Prince Charles after the announcement of their engagement was sold for £192,000 ($276,000) during an auction in London on Tuesday.

Eminem's new album leaks online

Eminem's fate is similar to artists who were victims of internet leaks. "Recovery", his latest album, appeared online on Monday, along with a complete track list, two weeks prior to its scheduled release on July 22nd.

‘Glee’s’ Lea Michele, diva on set

'Glee' star Lea Michele apparently does not need to look far for inspiration when playing the character of ambitious and uptight Rachel Berry. She is reportedly almost exactly like her!

Alanis Morisette ties the knot

Canadian-born rock singer Alanis Morissette announced on Monday that she and her rapper boyfriend, who she started dating last year, are already married.

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