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EBay Settles Lawsuit Filed by Skype Founders

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:33:42 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- EBay Inc. has settled a legal skirmish with the founders of Skype that threatened to complicate eBay's plans to sell most of the Internet phone service to a group of investors for $2 billion.

Rihanna: Chris Brown 'had no soul in his eyes'

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:22:47 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) -- Rihanna on Friday described the horror she felt as her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown was biting and punching her during a violent argument in February, saying she saw "no soul in his eyes."

Calle 13 Wins 5 Latin Grammys in Las Vegas

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:20:45 GMT

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Puerto Rican duo Calle 13 won all five awards it was nominated for Thursday at the Latin Grammys in Las Vegas, including two of the top awards of the night and honors in both urban and alternative categories.

R&B Singer Usher's Divorce From his Wife is Final

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:16:29 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) -- R&B singer Usher's divorce from his wife is final.

Actor Woods Sues RI Hospital in Brother's Death

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:13:38 GMT

WARWICK, R.I. (AP) -- Two-time Oscar-nominated actor James Woods has sued a Rhode Island hospital over the 2006 death of his younger brother.

Broadway Finds its 'Spider-Man' in Reeve Carney

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:11:28 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) -- Broadway has found its Spider-Man -- rock singer Reeve Carney.

Joe Jackson Seeks Stipend from Michael's Estate

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:08:50 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Michael Jackson's father is seeking an allowance from his son's estate to help cover expenses that exceed $15,000 a month, according to court documents filed Friday.

It's 'Twilight' Time in the Pacific Northwest

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:36:00 GMT

FORKS, Wash. -- They're called "Twi-hards," fans so avid about Twilight that they hit the road to find trails traversed by the fictional Bella Swan and her vampire love, Edward Cullen.

Jacksonville Celebrates with Fair, Blue Angels

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:31:07 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It's time for funnel cakes, corn dogs, farm animals and the Blue Angels!

Dancing with the Stars Draws Near

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:41:52 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- After four months of learning to ballroom�dance, I have finally reached the end of the rainbow.� The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Dancing with the Stars is Saturday night, and I am ready to boogie.

White House to Host Episode of 'Iron Chef America'

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:33:26 GMT

NEW YORK -- Michelle Obama's vegetable garden is about to become a culinary battlefield.

Elton John Hospitalized In London With Flu

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:26:08 GMT

LONDON -- Elton John has checked into a London Hospital to treat and e. coli bacterial infection and influenza.

'Idol' Host Ryan Seacrest Gets Restraining Order

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:56:07 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A judge granted "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest a temporary restraining order against a knife-carrying man arrested outside his workplace on Friday, court records show.

Madonna Leaves Malawi After Week's Charity Tour

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:50:33 GMT

LILONGWE, Malawi (AP) -- Airport and charity officials say pop diva Madonna has left Malawi after a visit with her family.

Man Who Sought Out Miley Cyrus Gets Plea Deal

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:29:04 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. -- A 53-year-old man pleaded guilty Friday to resisting police outside the set of a Miley Cyrus movie on the Georgia coast after prosecutors dropped charges that he tried to stalk the teen pop star.

Voodoo Experience Brings New Sound to New Orleans

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:08:43 GMT

NEW ORLEANS, La. -- The spell that Voodoo Experience casts over fans this weekend may have as much to do with where the stage sits as what's on it.

YouTube Tribute to Michael Jackson Getting Big Play

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:30:10 GMT

NEW HAVEN, CT -- A student at Yale is honoring the late Michael Jackson in an unusual way.

Man Pleads Guilty in TI Rap Crew Attack

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:29:34 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) -- The driver of a vehicle involved in an Ohio gun battle that killed a member of the rapper T.I.'s entourage during a wild highway chase has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges.

Leaked Video Game Footage Shows Terrorist Attack

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:27:27 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) -- Footage leaked from "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" reveals that players of the upcoming video game can shoot innocent civilians in an airport in a realistic rendering of a terrorist attack.

Longtime Local Horror Movie Still A Hit

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:23:52 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A movie made here 38 years ago has made its way back to the First Coast. Zaat was made in 1971 and was recognized Wednesday night at the 5 Points Theatre.