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The old is new again at Saturday Evening Post

The old is new again at Saturday Evening Post

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The Saturday Evening Post, a centuries-old publication that helped make illustrator Norman Rockwell a household name and showcased some of America's greatest writers, is returning to its roots to show readers the value of a quiet read in an increasingly frenetic digital age.

A Neverland odyssey: three young Canadians journey south to honour Jackson

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For three young Canadian women desperate to make the pilgrimage south and pay respect to Michael Jackson, it was an arrangement so unique the King of Pop himself might have applauded.

Los Angeles plans for massive crowds during Michael Jackson memorial

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Los Angeles city officials are preparing for massive crowds during Tuesday's public memorial for Michael Jackson at Staples Center, even though only 17,500 tickets are being offered to the public.

Artists salute 'King of Pop' at New Orleans Essence Festival

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Brass band musicians on trumpet, trombone and tuba belted out "A Closer Walk With Thee" as the Essence Music Festival gave a salute to Michael Jackson befitting a New Orleans jazz funeral procession.

Neverland draws the curious, but gates to remain closed until after Michael Jackson memorial

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Like an old Western boomtown, the makeshift village that sprang up around the gates of Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch was vanishing Friday, with visitors and vendors packing up tents, tarps, posters and CDs.
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ABBA's Andersson shoots down London reunion talk

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Forget those reports that Swedish supergroup ABBA will be reuniting to cover Michael Jackson's sold-out concert dates.

Serious family medical issue forces Tragically Hip to skip Halifax festival

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The Tragically Hip, citing "a serious family medical issue," have pulled out of a headlining spot at the first Virgin Festival in Halifax on Saturday.

Madonna to pay tribute to Michael Jackson in concert at London arena

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Madonna is paying tribute to Michael Jackson in the same arena where he was to stage his great comeback.

James Frey of 'A Million Little Pieces' writing four-book series of teen sci-fi

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James Frey is writing for young people and Hollywood has signed on.

TV One, Martin launching public affairs show aimed at black audience

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Roland Martin will anchor a new Sunday public affairs show aimed at a black audience that will debut in September on the TV One network.

Queen Latifah promotes beauty, empowerment at Essence Music Festival

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Queen Latifah dropped by the Essence Music Festival on Friday to help celebrate its 15th year of uplifting and empowering the African-American community through issues-filled seminars by day and high-powered musical performances by night.

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Los Angeles plans for massive crowds during Michael Jackson memorial Artists salute 'King of Pop' at New Orleans Essence Festival Neverland draws the curious, but gates to remain closed until after Michael Jackson memorial ABBA's Andersson shoots down London reunion talk Serious family medical issue forces Tragically Hip to skip Halifax festival Madonna to pay tribute to Michael Jackson in concert at London arena James Frey of 'A Million Little Pieces' writing four-book series of teen sci-fi Queen Latifah promotes beauty, empowerment at Essence Music Festival Powerful sedative found in Jackson's home as memorial details announced Law enforcement official says sedative Diprivan was found in Jackson's home

Powerful sedative found in Jackson's home as memorial details announced

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The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday as the city planned for a massive crowd at the singer's memorial service.

Top 10 television programs in Canada for the week of June 22-28

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Here are the top 10 television programs in Canada, with viewer numbers, for the week of June 22-28:

Law enforcement official says sedative Diprivan was found in Jackson's home

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The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday.

Michael Jackson moonwalk tribute draws hundreds of fans in South Africa

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Several hundred South Africans gathered on Friday for a moonwalking tribute to the King of Pop that reflected the diversity of the rainbow nation.

L.A. officials scramble to accommodate horde of Michael Jackson fans

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City officials are scrambling over the holiday weekend to try to figure out how to accommodate a public memorial service for Michael Jackson at a venue that can hold no more than 20,000 people.

Product pitchman Billy Mays remembered in home town as natural salesman

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Television pitchman Billy Mays, whose high-energy hawking turned products like OxiClean from infomercial curiosities into mainstream successes, was remembered as a pop culture icon at his funeral Friday near Pittsburgh.

Rare bust of George Washington to be auctioned in London after Independence Day

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Art lovers looking for a way to mark U.S. Independence Day may want to consider a rare bust of George Washington being auctioned by Sotheby's in London.

Small French town rebuilt after war with help from 'Gone With the Wind' author

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When a tiny French town destroyed during the Second World War needed help rebuilding, "Gone With the Wind" author Margaret Mitchell came to the rescue.

Recording studios get more cautious after muggings, murders outside facility

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DJ Montay rarely leaves the recording studio without having someone give the all-clear from outside, counting his blessings each time he's able to leave without any trouble.

83-year-old country singer Ferlin Husky in hospital with possible pneumonia

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A spokesman for country star Ferlin Husky says the singer has been hospitalized in Tennessee.

International film festival opens in Czech Republic, honours Isabelle Huppert

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The 44th International Film Festival opened Friday in the Czech Republic with a week of events planned, including an award for French actress Isabelle Huppert and a world premiere by Milos Forman.

It's a crime: 'Public Enemies' dazzles the eye but the pacing drags

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With "Public Enemies," all the pieces would seem to be in place for an epic gangster drama: director Michael Mann, who has an affinity for complicated criminals; stars Johnny Depp and Christian Bale, who are famous for immersing themselves in their roles; and a thrilling true story of brazen bank robbers on the run.

Arraignment postponed for actor Gerard Butler, charged in scuffle with paparazzo

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Arraignment has been postponed for "300" actor Gerard Butler, who's been charged in Los Angeles with misdemeanour battery for a scuffle with a paparazzo.

Sacha Baron Cohen's celebrity spoof 'Bruno' quickly goes out of style

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The problem with "Bruno" is Bruno himself. Compared to Borat - and it's impossible to avoid the comparison - there simply isn't enough to the character to build an entire feature-length film around him.
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