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AP Entertainment NewsBrief at 9:06 p.m. EST

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Carrey's 'Christmas Carol' wraps up $31M weekend


LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jim Carrey's Scrooge collected holiday donations from movie fans with his new take on "A Christmas Carol," which took in $31 million to open as the weekend's top movie. The Disney animated version of the Charles Dickens classic knocked the King of Pop out of the No. 1 spot as "Michael Jackson's This Is It" slipped to second place with $14 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.

TV star Rachael Ray helps reeling Ohio town


WILMINGTON, Ohio (AP) — Television cooking star Rachael Ray is boosting the local food supply for a struggling Ohio town. On Saturday, Ray brought a Wilmington soup kitchen new appliances, shelves and furniture. Ray's show also promised to supply food for the kitchen for the next year.

New York City Opera revives 'Esther' — and itself


NEW YORK (AP) — Launching its comeback in perilous financial times, the New York City Opera might well have played it safe with a surefire crowd-pleaser, like its production of Puccini's "Madama Butterfly." But Puccini's lush melodies will have to wait until spring. Instead, the company opened its season Saturday night by reviving an atonal opera that it premiered back in 1993 — Hugo Weisgall's "Esther."

Police: LA celebrity burglaries led by 19-year-old


LAS VEGAS (AP) — A 19-year-old woman was the driving force behind a youthful burglary ring that preyed on Hollywood's rich and famous, often brazenly walking into unlocked homes to make off with cash, jewels and family heirlooms, authorities said. A suspect turned informant, Nicholas Prugo, told Los Angeles police detectives that Rachel Jungeon Lee spearheaded the break-ins, motivated by a desire to own the designer clothes and jewelry of such celebrities as Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton, according to a Las Vegas police search warrant obtained by The Associated Press on Friday.

Pakistan's fashionistas defy Taliban


KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Some women strode the catwalk in vicious spiked bracelets and body armor. Others had their heads covered, burqa-style, but with shoulders — and tattoos — exposed. Male models wore long, Islamic robes as well as shorts and sequined T-shirts. As surging militant violence grabs headlines around the world, Pakistan's top designers and models are taking part in the country's first-ever fashion week. While the mix of couture and high-street fashions would not have been out of place in Milan or New York, many designers reflected the turmoil, contradictions and tensions coursing through the society.

Joe Jackson seeks stipend from Michael's estate


LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson's father is seeking an allowance from his son's estate to help cover expenses that exceed $15,000 a month, according to court documents filed Friday. The request seeking an unspecified amount for Joe Jackson was filed by lawyer Brian Oxman, who said there was no apparent reason for the administrators of the estate to not seek an allowance for the Jackson family patriarch. Michael Jackson's 2002 will, however, omitted any mention of his father. The two had an often-strained relationship, and Michael Jackson said at one point that he would get physically sick — as a child and as an adult — at the sight of his father.

Honolulu Symphony cancels remaining 2009 concerts


HONOLULU (AP) — The Honolulu Symphony said Friday it's canceling concerts for the rest of the year and filing for bankruptcy, citing a big drop in donations. The symphony, the oldest in the nation west of the Rocky Mountains, said it has $1 million in debt and doesn't have enough money to support operations into November and beyond.

A&E: Reality show about Jacksons premieres Dec. 13


NEW YORK (AP) — A reality show miniseries about the Jackson family will premiere Dec. 13 on A&E, the network says. Back-to-back hour episodes will air that night at 9 p.m. EST. "The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty" focuses on brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Tito and Marlon as they prepare to reunite for a concert tour. It also chronicles their lives as they cope with Michael's drug-induced death in June.

Broadway finds its 'Spider-Man' in Reeve Carney


NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway has found its Spider-Man — rock singer Reeve Carney. Carney will portray celebrated web-slinger Peter Parker in "Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark," producer Michael Cohl announced Friday.

Judge OKs plea deal for 'Girls Gone Wild' founder


LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge sentenced "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis on Friday to 301 days already served and a year of probation for filing false income tax returns and bribing Nevada jail workers. U.S. District Judge S. James Otero accepted the terms of a plea deal between Francis and prosecutors, who struck the agreement after learning on the eve of trial that a key witness had withheld information from them.
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2009-11-08 21:07:03

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ADouble4U

09:31 AMAug 02 2009

Full coverage on Michael's Tribute and more!http://www.examiner.com/x-6336-Orlando-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009 m7d8-Michael-Jacksons-Tribute-in-music-fit-for-a-King

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Treeslivn

10:00 AMAug 01 2009

MY HEART IS BROKEN OVER MICHAEL JACKSON DEATH HE IS AND WAS A BEAUTIFUL PERSON,PEOPLE STOP BASHING MJ. GIVE HIM SOME RESPECT NOW HE IS NOT WITH US ANYMORE.I HOPE THE DOC FRYES .MICHAEL WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN,YOU WILL BE IN M Y HEART FOR EVER

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MsTaeia

03:41 PMJul 24 2009

I am not ashamed of the way I handle my feelings for Michael Jackson. The man was, is and will always be great. I love him dearly! "Gone Too Soon" ~A true MJ fan from the heart~

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MsTaeia

01:59 AMJul 23 2009

Missing Michael Jackson! "Gone Too Soon" ~A true MJ fan from the heart~

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Mchorni

09:33 AMJul 02 2009

Twin..... As much of a loss as Farrah Fawcett was, she was not known internationally like Michael Jackson was. And yes, God bless Ryan and Redmond, BOTH who are drug addicts. One had to be let out of jail to attend his mother's funeral and the other one was out for dinner and in a lip lock with some unknown woman right after Farrah's funeral. Yeah.... real nice. Sheesh! Michael didn't get away with anything. Lowlife, liars, blood-sucking, money hungry cons would do and say anything to make lots and lots of money off someone like him.

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Mchorni

09:28 AMJul 02 2009

Trainer.... If you don't like it, don't read about it or watch tv about Michael Jackson's death. Get back to your 3rd grade summer school class and learn to spell. What a moron!

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TRAINERRACEHOSS

07:51 AMJun 27 2009

Get him buried and get on with it. A danceing spook with with his hands in his pants. Did the Gerbal suficate by the time they found it?

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Twinwoman

09:05 PMJun 26 2009

It is sad to see so many people giving attention to Micheal Jackson's death and not Farrah Fawcett's!! She was truly a gifted actress and deserves more respect and admiration than the child molester. Maybe if Farrah was involved in some kind of crime and got away with it people would be paying more attention to her!! God bless Ryan and Redmond and help them through this tough time. Know that she is finally at rest and no longer suffering. I admit I was praying for a miracle during her bout with cancer, right up until i heard she passed.

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Tabithasmom2us

01:19 PMJun 25 2009

God bless you Farrah and all the jerks out there writing the nasty comments about farrah shame on you have some respect for Ryan and their son. Farrah is gone but will never beforgotten

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LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Jim Carrey\'s Scrooge collected holiday donations from movie fans with his new take on A Christmas Carol, which took in $31 million to open as the weekend\'s top movie. The Disney animated version of the Charles Dickens classic knocked the King of Pop out of the No. 1 spot as Michael Jackson\'s This Is It slipped to second place with $14 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.