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Weekend Box Office: ‘Transformers’ Retains Top Spot
Boosted by unexpectedly strong word-of-mouth and generous reviews, 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon' was number one for the second weekend in a row, becoming the top-grossing movie of 2011 thus far with a total take of $261.0 million.
Coming in second, the Jennifer Aniston-featured dark comedy 'Horrible Bosses' earned an estimated $28.1 million, while the family flick 'Zookeeper' came in third with $21.0 million.
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Kid in Banana Suit Attacks Gorilla Mascot in Ohio [VIDEO]
This certainly isn't the way nature intended it.
A teenager who may or may not still be wearing a banana suit is at large after an unprovoked assault on the gorilla mascot that a Verizon Wireless Center in Strongsville, Ohio employs to promote its store.
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New Study Says Men Value Cuddling More Than Women Do
Who says men don't like to cuddle? Not the Kinsey Institute.
The group that studies human sexuality recently asked 1,009 heterosexual middle-aged and older couples in long-term relationships about how satisfied they are with their relationships and sex lives. The results may surprise you.
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This Week in Viral Videos: One Lucky Squirrel, The Phoenix Dust Storm, and Plenty of Laughs [VIDEOS]
We're not sure if the squirrel in this week's top viral video was put over the edge by the last 'Fast and the Furious' movie or if he's just playing chicken with his squirrel squad. Either way, he's is now a viral celeb squirrel and has earned the top spot in our top 10 this week.
This video deserves it, people are going nuts over it. Sorry, we couldn't resist the pun.
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Space Shuttle Atlantis Lifts Off for Final Mission [PHOTOS]
The space shuttle Atlantis lifted off for its final mission Friday morning.
Thousands gathered to watch the blast off, the final of the 30-year-old shuttle program, CNN reported.
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Casey Anthony to be Released From Jail July 13
Casey Anthony was sentenced to four years in jail Thursday for lying to investigators in charge of the search for her daughter, Caylee. However, Anthony will be set free on July 13 since she's served almost three years in jail while awaiting trial with a record of good behavior.
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Massive Dust Storm Swallows Phoenix [VIDEO]
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Phoenix, Arizona looked like a scene from an apocalyptic summer blockbuster Tuesday night after a massive dust storm engulfed the city and its surrounding areas.
The dust cloud appeared to be 100 miles wide and was moving between 50 and 60 miles an hour.
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Go Behind the Scenes of Taylor Swift’s ‘Mean’ Video [VIDEO]
You've got to give Taylor Swift credit -- even with a bajillion records sold and a steady stream of radio hits, she's refused to take the easy way out with her videos, preferring to tell a visual story instead of filming performance clips.
That's definitely the case for her new 'Mean' video, which uses Swift's latest hit as the backdrop for an old-time miniature movie about, well, what happens when people are mean. And Swift gave fans a peek behind the scenes of the clip with a half-hour documentary that recently aired on GAC.
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Shania Twain Rumored for ‘American Idol’ Judges’ Table
Jennifer Lopez was a big part of 'American Idol's' resurgence last season, but she hasn't committed to another run on the show, so producers are reportedly looking for a replacement -- and rumors are pointing to Shania Twain.
With more than 60 million albums' worth of worldwide sales to her name, Twain certainly knows a thing or two about what it takes to achieve commercial success -- and just as Lopez was emerging from a recording lull in the months leading up to her joining the 'Idol' team, Twain is preparing to end a long musical hiatus.
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Celebrity Birthdays for July 5 – Huey Lewis, Edie Falco and More
Here's a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Huey Lewis
Age: 61
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician
Known For: His band Huey Lewis and the News, which had a string of hits in the 1980s such as 'I Want a New Drug,' 'The Heart of Rock and Roll,' and 'The Power of Love'
Edie Falco
Age: 48
Occupation: Actress
Known For: Her nuanced portrayal of mob wife Carmela Soprano on the HBO series 'The Sopranos,' her current role as the title character on 'Nurse Jackie,' and being the first actress ever to win an Emmy for Outstanding Actress in a Drama as well as Outstanding Actress in a Comedy
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Joey Chestnut Destroys Competition to Win Fifth Straight Hot Dog Eating Contest
In an age where dynasties are few and far between, Joey Chestnut has dominated his sport like few others.
Best of all, he let's the success go straight to his belly.
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‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ Dominates Holiday Box Office
No Megan Fox, no problem -- 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon' still managed to rock the box office this holiday weekend.
The sexy star may not have returned for the third installment in the franchise, but it didn't matter because director Michael Bay's latest offering took in $116.1 million over the four-day holiday weekend, en route to winning the box office battle.