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Josh Duhamel Loves Fergie's Lady Lumps

Josh Duhamel may diss his pregnant wife in his latest film, but in real life, he loves his lady's lumps.

At the Los Angeles premiere for "Scenic Route," the 40-year-old actor said that although the dark and twisted character he portrays in the movie feels that his wife is unattractive, he thinks Fergie has "never been more beautiful."

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Photographer Sues Kanye West over LAX Scuffle

A photographer who claims he was attacked by Kanye West at Los Angeles International Airport is suing the rapper.

Daniel Ramos is alleging assault, battery, negligence and violation of his civil rights in the lawsuit filed Wednesday.

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Not-So-Roughing-it: Glamorous 'Camping' in NYC

Ahh, the joys of roughing it in the great outdoors — champagne, high thread-count sheets, flat-screen television. Camping, New York City-style.

At least a couple of city locales are offering this unusual option — the chance to sleep outdoors, incredibly comfortably. It's an urban take on "glamping," where hotel comforts are taken outside.

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Metallica to Headline at the Apollo

There will be a different type of Sandman featured at the Apollo next month.

Metallica is set to rock the legendary Harlem venue on Sept. 21. They will promote their 3D concert-action film "Metallica Through the Never," released in IMAX on Sept. 27 and other theaters a week later. It will also air live on a special temporary Metallica channel on SiriusXM.

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Study: MERS Virus Match Seen in Saudi Arabian Bat

Scientists have found the mysterious MERS virus in a bat in Saudi Arabia.

An international research team said the bat virus is an exact match to the first known human case of Middle East respiratory syndrome. The sample was collected from within a few miles of that patient's home.

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U.S. Issues Advisory for Cuba over Cholera Cases

The United States has issued an advisory for travelers to Cuba after several foreign visitors were sickened by cholera in recent weeks.

In a security message dated Tuesday, the U.S. Interests Section in Havana recommended visitors and U.S. citizens living on the island avoid untreated water, street food and under- or uncooked dishes such as ceviche.

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ACLU: Muslims Face more Scrutiny for Citizenship

Civil liberties advocates said Wednesday they have uncovered a government program to screen immigrants for national security concerns that has blacklisted some Muslims and put their U.S. citizenship applications on hold for years.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California said in a report that federal immigration officers are instructed to find ways to deny applications that have been deemed a national security concern. For example, they'll flag discrepancies in a petition or claim they failed to receive sufficient information from the immigrant.

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Liverpool Acquires Cissokho on Loan from Valencia

Valencia announced it has agreed to send French defender Aly Cissokho to Liverpool on a one-year loan deal.

Valencia said Cissokho "has already joined the English team, which will have an option to buy the player."

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TV Mogul Simon Cowell Says He'll be a Dad

British TV mogul Simon Cowell says he's looking forward to being a father, his first public confirmation that he will be having a child with married New York socialite Lauren Silverman.

Cowell, who had previously dodged questions about the affair, told the BBC that "things are changing in my life right now, for the better," adding: "I'm proud to be a dad."

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Katy Perry to Close iTunes Festival in London

This year's iTunes Festival is ending with a roar, to be delivered by Katy Perry.

The pop superstar, whose new single "Roar" is climbing the charts, will be the final act of the month-long London festival. It kicks off Sept. 1 with another diva, Lady Gaga, and will feature Robin Thicke, Elton John, Justin Timberlake, John Legend, Kendrick Lamar and the Kings of Leon, among others.

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