SOLVEJ SCHOU

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Warhol portrait of Michael Jackson up for auction

Christie's auction house will offer up a portrait of Michael Jackson by Andy Warhol in New York on Nov. 10.

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Breast cancer awareness uses sex to sell message

A woman in a skimpy white bikini sashays next to a swimming pool. Onlookers gawk, men's tongues roll and music blares in the background.

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Cryer, Collette among stars at Emmy after-parties

Grammy-winning R&B diva Mary J. Blige summed up the Emmy after-parties during a soulful, sassy performance complete with a glittering golden microphone.

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Music Review: John Fogerty covers twangy classics

John Fogerty, "The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides Again" (Fortunate Son/Verve Forecast)

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Tippi Hedren's animal preserve threatened by fire

Thick black smoke hovers overhead as dozens of lions, tigers and other large cats roam actress Tippi Hedren's animal sanctuary, seemingly unfazed by a wildfire raging only a mile away.

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Yves Saint Laurent's house in Morocco up for sale

The Tangier, Morocco, cliffside home of the late fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent is up for sale.

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Herbie Hancock new LA Phil jazz creative chair

Herbie Hancock has grand plans for his new position as the Los Angeles Philharmonic's creative chair for jazz.

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Forest Lawn final resting place for many stars

A cemetery that is the burial place for many celebrities was slowly returning to normal Tuesday after its latest service — a private memorial for Michael Jackson.

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Vibe magazine to cease publication

Vibe, the popular hip-hop and urban culture magazine founded by legendary producer Quincy Jones, is shutting down.

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Ex-California hospital worker in celeb case dies

A former UCLA Medical Center employee who admitted selling medical records of celebrities died in March as she awaited sentencing.

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George Harrison gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Hundreds of George Harrison's biggest fans and best friends, including Paul McCartney and Tom Petty, turned out Tuesday to see a posthumous star for the quiet Beatle unveiled during a raucous celebration on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Late George Harrison gets Hollywood star

Hundreds of fans and friends including Paul McCartney have turned out to see a posthumous star for George Harrison unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Actor from 'Angel' dies at 33 of heart disease

Andy Hallett, who made his mark playing green-skinned, good-guy demon Lorne on the TV series "Angel," has died of congestive heart disease. Hallett was 33.

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Oscar after-parties flash global glitter

The glitzy, global spirit of Hollywood raged into the wee hours after the Oscars, with parties around town feting everyone from British best actress winner Kate Winslet down to the youngest "Slumdog Millionaire" star, drinking caffeine to keep up his strength.

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Golden Globe after-parties still boozy, spirited

It was a subdued night of post-Golden Globe Awards partying for Hollywood, but the bashes were lavish and extravagant by any other standard.

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Sunshine, big crowds greet New Year's Rose Parade

Spectators who claimed their spots for the Rose Parade hours before it began were rewarded Thursday with spangled dancers paying tribute to Broadway, a lush garden wedding flanked by sari-clad models representing India's Bollywood film industry and a giant robot with a surprise under his hat.

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After-parties feel heat from meltdown, SAG threat

The sleek shine of a designer gown, the gleam of a trophy, piles of gourmet food, a tipsy laugh. Award-show after-parties have always measured the glitz and glam of Hollywood, from the Golden Globes to the Grammys to the Oscars.

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LA Fashion Week future remains unclear

The bright, eye-popping colors shown for the spring season at L.A. Fashion Week stood in contrast to a somber question: Will this city have a fashion week again?

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Tom Hanks among celebs who pack Emmy afterparties

Accepting hugs left and right and clutching his best miniseries trophy for HBO's "John Adams," Tom Hanks made one thing clear at the premium cable network's packed Emmy afterparty: He's not a partier.

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