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This photo shows actor James Gandolfini in his role as Tony Soprano, head of the New Jersey crime family portrayed in HBO's 'The Sopranos.' BARRY WETCHER/AP

Actor James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51

His lumbering, brutish mob boss with the tortured psyche will endure as one of TV's indelible characters.

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FILE - This Sept. 10, 2000 file photo shows actor James Gandolfini with his award for outstanding lead in a drama series for his work in 'The Sopranos' at the 52nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. HBO and the managers for Gandolfini say the actor died Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Italy. He was 51. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, file) KEVORK DJANSEZIAN/AP

Actor James Gandolfini dies in Italy at age 51

James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally fragile mob boss in HBO's 'The Sopranos' helped create one of TV's greatest drama series and turned the mobster stereotype on its head, died Wednesday in Italy. He was 51.

Jun. 19, 2013

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Justin Bieber behind wheel as car hits man in Hollywood

Video shows Justin Bieber running into a photographer with his white Ferrari in Hollywood, but police say there was no crime and the injuries aren't life-threatening.

Jun. 18, 2013

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Grammy winning American rock band Kings of Leon blends Southern rock with blues. Special / file

Kings of Leon to play at Rock For Oklahoma benefit

Oklahoma is the band's home state.

Jun. 18, 2013

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Miss Utah USA takes 2nd stab at pageant question

She told host Matt Lauer that she was confused by the three-part question.

Jun. 18, 2013

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Kim Kardashian and her rapper boyfriend Kanye West welcomed a baby over the weekend. AP / file

Jenner: Kim Kardashian 'thrilled for the new baby'

Kris Jenner says her daughter Kim Kardashian is thrilled to have a new baby.

Jun. 17, 2013

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Dave Chappelle abruptly left his hit Comedy Central series, 'Chappelle's Show,' in 2005. AP PHOTO

Dave Chappelle to headline monthlong comedy tour

He's returning to stand-up comedy with a one-month tour for Funny Or Die.

Jun. 17, 2013

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Henry Cavill stars as Superman in 'Man of Steel.' (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures, Clay Enos) Clay Enos/ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Man of Steel' takes flight with $125M debut

The new take on the superhero movie stars British actor Henry Cavill as Superman and Amy Adams as Lois Lane.

Jun. 17, 2013

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Kim Kardashian, Kanye West welcome a baby girl

The couple was keeping silent on Sunday in the wake of multiple reports that Kardashian gave birth over the weekend — about a month premature.

Jun. 16, 2013

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Billy Ray Cyrus, wife of 19 years, getting divorce

Billy Ray Cyrus' wife has filed for divorce from the country singer after 19 years of marriage.

Jun. 14, 2013

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Jack Johnson steps in for Mumford and Sons at Bonnaroo

It's Jack Johnson to the rescue at Bonnaroo.

Jun. 14, 2013

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Trailer: 'Man of Steel'

"Man of Steel" director Zack Snyder shows the far-off, high-tech planet of Krypton - and Superman's dad, Jor-El (Russell Crowe) - engaged in an all-out war before baby Supes is sent to Earth and his home world is destroyed.