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Samuel L. Jackson's 'Breaking Bad' Monologue Is Just the Beginning for Charity Platform Prizeo

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 June 10, 2013 By Tony Maglio 1 week ago

The crowdsourced funding technology is teaming up with celebrities and charities to hand out prizes and find cures

  

Maurice Sendak, 'Where the Wild Things Are' Creator, Honored in Monday's Google Doodle

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 June 10, 2013 By Tony Maglio 1 week ago

The writer and illustrator of children's books would have been 85 today

  

After Soda Ban Fizzles, NYC Health Dept. Says Diabetes-Related Deaths at Record Levels

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 June 10, 2013 By Brent Lang 1 week ago

NYC health department plans radio ad on ways to reduce risk of diabetes

  

Santa Monica Shootings: Police ID Gunman

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 June 9, 2013 By Todd Cunningham 1 week ago

John Zawahri killed his father and brother before going on a shooting spree, police say

  

Google Beats Facebook in $1B Deal for Israel's Waze (Report)

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 June 9, 2013 By Todd Cunningham 1 week ago

Search titan blocks its competitor from picking up critical mobile navigation app

  

Santa Monica Shootings: Suspected Gunman Dead, One in Custody

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 June 7, 2013 By Reuters and Wrap Staff 1 week ago

Shooting suspect was killed by police at the library of a community college

  

Obama Lunches With Hollywood Moguls, Santa Monica Shooting Nearby

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 June 7, 2013 By Ira Teinowitz 1 week ago

Disney's Bob Iger, J.J. Abrams and Haim Saban were among attendees at Peter Chernin's fundraiser

  

'Walking Dead,' 'Vampires Diaries' Actress Arrested in Obama-Bloomberg Ricin Case

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 June 7, 2013 By Tony Maglio 1 week ago

Updated: If found guilty, Shannon Richardson faces up to 10 years in prison

  

How NY Post Is Acknowledging 'Bag Men' Libel Suit: It's Not (Update)

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 June 7, 2013 By Tim Molloy 1 week ago

Tabloid links innocent men to Boston bombing on front page -- but doesn't cover their libel suit

  

NBA Finals Faceoff: Can LeBron James Deliver a Ratings Slam Dunk? (Video)

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 June 6, 2013 By Tony Maglio & Lucas Shaw 1 week ago

TheWrap's resident sports fanatics debate whether King James is enough for the NBA to avoid a ratings airball

  

Kiefer Sutherland to Play 'Snake' in Konami's 'Metal Gear Solid V' (Video)

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 June 6, 2013 By Tony Maglio 1 week ago

Sutherland puts voice actor David Hayter out of business for the video game franchise's next chapter

  

Disney Chief Bob Iger Elected Vice-Chair of the U.S.-China Business Council

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 June 6, 2013 By Brent Lang 1 week ago

China has become the second largest market for films

  

Andy Coulson Pleads Not Guilty in Phone Hacking Case (Report)

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 June 6, 2013 By Brent Lang 1 week ago

The former News of the World editor follows in the footsteps of Rebekah Brooks, who also plead not guilty earlier this week

  

'All My Children,' 'One Life to Live' on Hiatus Over Labor Dispute (Exclusive)

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 June 5, 2013 By Brent Lang 1 week ago

Production on Prospect Park's rebooted soaps has haulted nearly two weeks early

  

Report: More Research Needed on Link Between Media and Violence

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 June 5, 2013 By Ira Teinowitz 1 week ago

National Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Medicine said existing research is inadequate

  

Universal and NBCUniversal Announce Hires for Two Newly Created Positions

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 June 5, 2013 By Tony Maglio 1 week ago

Universal Pictures and NBCUniversal taps Seth Byers and Russell Hampton, respectively

  

YouTube's Biggest Partners: Show Me the Money (Video)

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 June 5, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 1 week ago

Multi-channel networks are looking elsewhere to grow their businesses beyond YouTube

  

Al Jazeera America Brings in Michael Viqueira as White House Correspondent

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 June 5, 2013 By Tony Maglio 1 week ago

The Emmy winner from NBC will cover daily press briefings and generally follow the president everywhere

  

Joseph Ianniello Named Chief Operating Officer of CBS

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 June 5, 2013 By Brent Lang 2 weeks ago

Ianniello previously served as the company's CFO

  

Rebekah Brooks Pleads Not Guilty to Phone Hacking Charges

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 June 5, 2013 By Brent Lang 2 weeks ago

Former News Corp. executive faces charges ranging from bribery to conspiracy to pervert the course of justice

  

Can CAA Turn YouTube Star Joe Penna into A Hot Hollywood Director? (Exclusive)

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 June 4, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 2 weeks ago

CAA has signed Penna a.k.a. MysteryGuitarMan

  

News Anchor and Meteorologist Passive-Aggresively Clash on Air (Video)

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 June 4, 2013 By Greg Gilman 2 weeks ago

According to a compilation of their feisty verbal scuffles, these two Philadelphia TV personalities can barely contain their contempt for each other

  

Maker Studios Will Launch Its Own Video Site to Rival YouTube, Insiders Say

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 June 4, 2013 By Lucas Shaw 2 weeks ago

The multi-channel network will launch a new online video site by year's end

  

Disney Media Networks Seeking Buyers for 7 Radio Disney Markets

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 June 4, 2013 By Tony Maglio 2 weeks ago

The cost-cutting move would allow Radio Disney to focus on stations in 24 of the top 25 markets

  

Facebook Mogul Sean Parker Pays $2.5M Settlement Over Anti-Eco-Friendly Wedding

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 June 4, 2013 By Tony Maglio 2 weeks ago

The Napster creator built a lavish movie set for his nuptials, including fake ruins and waterfalls in an ecologically threatened area

  

Why Amanda Bynes' Meltdown Is So Fast, Messy and Public

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 June 3, 2013 By Greg Gilman 2 weeks ago

Former child stars facing problems is nothing new. What is new is the speed in which these stars can self-inflict career-killing wounds with social media

  
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