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John Malkovich Brings Pop-Up Fashions to Paris

Clothes fit for a star, designed by a star: Hollywood's John Malkovich is opening a pop-up fashion store in Paris in the run-up to Christmas to showcase his new menswear line, his firm said Tuesday.

Actor-director Malkovich will host a VIP party in Paris for the commercial launch of the Italian-made collection dubbed "Technobohemian by John Malkovich" before it goes on sale to the public from December 5 to 24.

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Aerosmith's Tyler Hurt in Paraguay, Show Delayed

U.S. rockers Aerosmith postponed their show in Paraguay's capital after lead singer Steven Tyler was admitted to a local hospital, organizers said.

The famously toothy singer was reported to have suffered a cut eyebrow and injuries to his mouth including two broken teeth in a bathroom fall, the newspaper ABC said on its website, citing hospital witnesses.

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Qatar Opens Film Festival with 'Black Gold'

Qatar opened on Tuesday its annual Doha Tribeca Film Festival with "Black Gold," a movie by French director Jacques Annaud partly shot in the gas-rich Gulf country.

Starring Antonio Banderas and Freida Pinto, Black Gold tells the story of two emirs locked in a feud after the discovery of oil, as a young leader emerges to unite the desert tribes.

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U2 Honored as 'Greatest Act' in Last 25 Years

Rock icons U2 have something new to brag about — winning Q Magazine's Greatest Act of the Last 25 Years award.

The annual music awards by Britain's best-selling music monthly took place Monday in London and the Irish quartet was among the music notables at the ceremony.

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'Paranormal 3' Sets Record with $52.6 Million Debut

"Paranormal Activity 3" scared up absolutely unreal earnings in its premiere weekend, taking in more than $53 million at the North American box office, industry data showed Monday.

The reheated, low-budget fright formula flick was red hot, with $52.6 million dollars in ticket sales between Friday and Sunday, industry monitor Exhibitor Relations reported.

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Winfrey Interviews Ralph Lauren Live in NYC

When Ralph Lauren sat down for a little chat Monday night with Oprah Winfrey, they picked up a discussion they started on TV back in the spring, when the fashion designer helped close out Winfrey's long-running talk show with an exclusive peek inside his Colorado estate.

But this time, their talk about Lauren's life, career and commitment to cancer causes was at Lincoln Center in front of a sold-out crowd of arts patrons and a celebrity guest list that included Michael J. Fox, NBC News anchorman Brian Williams, Diane von Furstenberg, Anna Wintour, Martha Stewart and Naomi Watts.

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Eva Longoria Lesbian Film Censored in Spain

Spanish film distributors cut lesbian love scenes with "Desperate Housewives" actress Eva Longoria from a movie, prompting a gay film festival to cancel its screening in protest, the organizer said Monday.

The film "Without Men" tells the story of a small village whose women are left to amuse themselves when their menfolk go off to war. It also stars actor Christian Slater.

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Aguilera, Bieber to Play American Music Awards

Justin Bieber, Christina Aguilera, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson and Maroon 5 are set to perform at the American Music Awards next month.

Producer Larry Klein unveiled the latest group of AMA entertainers on Monday. They join previously announced performers Katy Perry and Pitbull.

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Karl Lagerfeld Launches Affordable Streetwear Line

Iconic fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, who's behind the elite labels Chanel and Fendi, is launching a more affordable line of streetwear aimed at the "everyday yet still fashion conscious audience."

The label Karl will launch next spring with women's ready-to-wear, the brand said in a statement Monday. A men's line and accessories are to follow.

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Abu Dhabi Vows to Open Louvre Branch in 2013

The Abu Dhabi developer building a vast cultural district in the Emirati capital says a branch of the famed Louvre museum will open there in late 2013, despite problems with another part of the project.

The Tourism Development and Investment Company told The Associated Press on Monday that a branch of the Parisian art institution will be the first museum to open in the Saadiyat Island cultural district, a year behind schedule.

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