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Brody Jenner, Avril Lavigne Report Assault in LA

Reality TV star Brody Jenner says he was hit with a bottle outside the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, and girlfriend singer Avril Lavigne tweeted that she was also attacked.

Los Angeles police Sgt. Keith Green said Monday that Jenner filed a police report of assault with a deadly weapon after being hit early Sunday outside the popular nightspot.

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Guilty Verdict for Jackson Doctor Ends Latest Saga

The single word, "Guilty," brought a muffled shriek in the gallery of the packed courtroom and tears from Michael Jackson's family, but no reaction from the doctor convicted of supplying the King of Pop with the drug he craved for sleep.

With the snap of handcuffs, another chapter in the bizarre saga surrounding Jackson's life came to a close, and the man who once envisioned a glamorous career as the music icon's personal physician was led from the courtroom. Dr. Conrad Murray was going to jail for involuntary manslaughter.

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Fairouz to Perform in 4 Concerts Next Month

Lebanese diva Fairouz will be performing 4 concerts in December at Platea Complex in Sahel Alma.

Rima al-Rahbani who moderates Fairouz's official Facebook page revealed that the ''ambassador to the stars'' will perform on December 9-10 and 16-17, where her fans will enjoy her timeless songs.

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Gaga Dress, Prop Gun Among U.S. Rock Auction Items

The sculptural black dress Lady Gaga wore on the cover of Madame Figaro magazine in May of this year is expected to fetch more than $10,000 (€7,260) at Julien's Auctions' rock 'n' roll auction in December.

Designer Irina Shaposhnikova said she's honored to have created a gown for the pop star.

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Aretha Franklin Honored in Cleveland Tribute

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin has been honored with a star-studded tribute at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.

The Plain Dealer reports that Lauryn Hill, Dennis Edwards of the Temptations and Chaka Khan were among those who entertained. The 69-year-old soul singer was not scheduled to perform, but toward the end of the three-hour event she took a seat at a piano and traded verses with Edwards in a rendition of "A Song for You."

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Jackson Death Jury to Renew Deliberations

The jury in the trial of Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray reconvenes Monday to try to decide his fate, after failing to reach a verdict on a first day of deliberations last week.

The seven men and five women will gather from 8:30 am (16:30 GMT) to continue debating whether the 58-year-old medic is guilty of involuntary manslaughter over the King of Pop's death on June 25, 2009.

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Bieber, Gaga Dominate MTV Awards

The MTV Europe Music Awards turned into a celebration of Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga Sunday night as the two picked up a number of top prizes, including best male and best female act.

Gaga, striking in several outfits throughout the evening, also won for best song and best video for "Born This Way." Bieber picked up best pop act as well.

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Miss Venezuela Wins Miss World Crown

Miss Venezuela, Ivian Sarcos, was crowned the 2011 winner of the Miss World beauty pageant on Sunday at a glittering final ceremony in London.

Wearing a pink dress with diamante studs that had giant frills slashed below the waist, the 22-year-old threw her hands to her face as she was announced the winner.

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William and Kate to Move into Princess Diana's Palace

Prince William and his wife Catherine have chosen an apartment in Kensington Palace, famously associated with the prince's mother Diana, as their London residence, royal officials said Sunday.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, whose April wedding was watched around the globe, are to move into the west London palace in mid- to late-2013, their St James's Palace office said.

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U.S. Director Coppola Likens Film with Wine-making

U.S. film director and multi-Oscar winner Francis Ford Coppola on Sunday likened movie-making to his other great passion, wine, as he attended a prestigious trade fair in Asia's new wine hub Hong Kong.

The director of modern classics such as "Apocalypse Now" and "The Godfather" trilogy told reporters at the opening of the Winefuture expo that the process of producing a fine wine had features in common with directing a great film.

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