at 05:12 on May 23, 2013, EDT.

Paul McCartney writes letters to Russian official in support of imprisoned Pussy Riot members

MOSCOW - Beatles frontman Paul McCartney has asked a Russian judge to release members of the Pussy Riot punk group from prison.

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at 04:04 on May 23, 2013, EDT.

Manila officials hounding Dan Brown for calling city 'gates of hell' in latest novel

MANILA, Philippines - Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in the American novelist's latest book has not gone down well with officials in the Philippine capital.

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at 03:46 on May 23, 2013, EDT.

Debbie Reynolds: Liberace should be remembered as great entertainer

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - In the new film "Behind the Candelabra," veteran entertainer Debbie Reynolds has just three major scenes to flesh out one of the most complicated figures in piano-playing showman Liberace's life: his loving but sometimes manipulative mother Frances.

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at 20:30 on May 22, 2013, EDT.

Campy on-ice competition 'Battle of the Blades' to return to CBC-TV

TORONTO - CBC-TV is resurrecting its campy competition series "Battle of the Blades."

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at 19:00 on May 22, 2013, EDT.

The Maeby-George Michael saga continues on 'Arrested Development': Cera

TORONTO - A tight-lipped Michael Cera is willing to offer only two measly crumbs to "Arrested Development" fans clamouring for details on the long-awaited revival: Buster and his remaining appendages survive that second seal attack and the Maeby/George-Michael saga continues.

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at 18:45 on May 22, 2013, EDT.

Headstones return with fan-funded album, so disappointment 'not an option'

TORONTO - Headstones snarler Hugh Dillon has never been particularly gentle with fans — after all, his habit of spitting indiscriminately into the audience during the band's notoriously fiery performances has become a key part of the group's mythology.

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at 18:40 on May 22, 2013, EDT.

Ex-Playboy bunny appeals ruling dismissing defamation suit against Sammy Hagar over book claim

IOWA CITY, Iowa - A former Playboy bunny who claims Sammy Hagar fathered her now-deceased child is appealing a ruling that dismissed her lawsuit against the former Van Halen frontman.

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at 17:47 on May 22, 2013, EDT.

Publisher: Sen. Elizabeth Warren has book deal; release planned for spring 2014

NEW YORK, N.Y. - U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a favourite among liberals for her forceful advocacy for consumers and criticisms of the financial industry, has a book deal.

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at 18:02 on May 22, 2013, EDT.

'Candelabra,' starring Michael Douglas and Matt Damon, sheds light on a steamy showbiz affair

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The idea of Michael Douglas playing Liberace might seem nearly as outrageous as Liberace himself.

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at 17:55 on May 22, 2013, EDT.

'Quality Balls' doc profiles Winnipeg-born comedy veteran David Steinberg

TORONTO - Winnipeg-raised comedy veteran David Steinberg has always held fast to his values, refusing to change his Jewish surname and sticking by his controversial sermon-style standup act, even when it resulted in the cancellation of "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour."

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