JOHN CARUCCI

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Abdul-Jabbar thrilled with ambassador appointment

In a move to engage young people worldwide, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has named Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as a global cultural ambassador.

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Abdul-Jabbar appointed global cultural ambassador

The NBA's all-time scoring leader is now a global cultural ambassador.

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'Marilyn' actor Branagh parallels his character

Long before Kenneth Branagh stepped into the role of Sir Laurence Olivier in "My Week With Marilyn," there already were strong parallels between them.

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'Tree,' 'Beginners' tie at Gotham Film Awards

Award season kicked off with a tie for Best Feature at the annual Gotham Independent Film Awards as Terrence Malick's highly imaginative "The Tree of Life" shared the night's high honor with Mike Mills's flashback comedy, "Beginners."

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'Tree,' 'Beginners' tie at Gotham Film Awards

Terrence Malick's highly imaginative "The Tree of Life" and Mike Mills' flashback comedy, "Beginners" tied for best feature at the annual Gotham Independent Film Awards.

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Weinstein desires to become recognized film brand

While Harvey Weinstein has no plans to roar like the MGM lion before each of his movies, the Oscar-winning producer wants to turn the film studio bearing his family's name into a recognizable brand. His wish list includes branding on par with Facebook's F, Twitter's T and Apple's, well, apple.

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Aronofsky to direct Lou Reed, Metallica video

Award-winning director Darren Aronofsky will direct a music video from the new Metallica and Lou Reed album, "Lulu."

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'Glee' star Charice 'very sad' after dad's killing

Filipina singer and "Glee" star Charice says she and her relatives are "very sad" after the killing of her father. She calls it a "terrible tragedy."

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Naomi Campbell honored at Gabrielle's Angel Ball

Naomi Campbell put her bad-girl reputation aside as she was honored Monday by the Gabrielle's Angel Foundation.

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Ousted Taymor continues to support 'Spider-Man'

Now that the worst part of "Spider-Man" is behind her, Julie Taymor says she's proud of what she accomplished with the Broadway musical.

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Van Zandt: E-Street Band to decide future soon

Steve Van Zandt says Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band will get together over the next couple of weeks to discuss how the band will proceed without Clarence Clemons. The saxophonist died in June following complications from a stroke.

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De Niro back to NYC from Toronto premiere for 9/11

Robert De Niro helped revitalize lower Manhattan after the 9/11 terror attacks but says he has no plans to go to ground zero on the 10th anniversary.

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Actress Matarazzo plans to wed longtime girlfriend

Heather Matarazzo has played some tough parts in her career — from Dawn Weiner in "Welcome to the Dollhouse" to Sadie Atkins in the upcoming "Manson Girls." But the 28-year-old actress sees her next role as the most important.

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Garth Brooks among 2011 Songwriters Hall inductees

The Songwriters Hall of Fame has honored the likes of Garth Brooks, Leon Russell and Allen Toussaint at its annual gala in New York City.

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Emma Watson looks to grow past Harry Potter

Emma Watson is preparing for the next chapter of her life.

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Daniel Radcliffe to sing at Tony Awards

If you want to see Daniel Radcliffe sing, tune in early to the Tony Awards.

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Reese Witherspoon says she misses her privacy

Reese Witherspoon mourns the loss of her privacy.

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Rob Lowe dishes on early years with Charlie Sheen

Rob Lowe gives fellow Brat Packer Charlie Sheen a slight edge when it comes to partying.

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Radcliffe thanks Harry Potter for Broadway musical

As Daniel Radcliffe continues to break new ground as an actor, he hasn't forgotten who got him his start: Harry Potter.

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Anti-suicide Trevor Project to honor Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe looks forward to a tolerant world where young people grow up unaffected by differences in sexual orientation.

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Carlos Leon: I didn't ask Madonna for acting tips

Carlos Leon may have a close relationship with Madonna, but he has no plans to ask her for acting tips.

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Dress like a princess with Middleton dress

The dress Kate Middleton wore in her official engagement photo with Prince William is now available to the public.

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Delayed again, 'Spider-Man' may set another record

Broadway's "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" has already become the most expensive show ever mounted on Broadway. Soon it may reach another milestone: The show stuck in previews the longest.

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Pascal: Stop 'Spider-Man' until safety addressed

Broadway actor Adam Pascal, who tweeted that the director of the accident-plagued musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" should be charged with assault, said Wednesday that he was just joking about that but that the show shouldn't continue until safety issues are addressed.

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Tarantino roasted by Jackson at Friars Club

Filmmaker Eli Roth brought shock and awe to the podium of a Friar's Club Roast of actor Quentin Tarantino on Wednesday night, saying it was a roaster's responsibility to be sick and distasteful.

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