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The "Bacall" of "Bogie and Bacall" has died. A family member says screen legend Lauren Bacall passed away Tuesday after suffering a stroke. She was 89. Known for her sultry looks and husky voice, Bacall became one of film noir's most famous leading ladies starring in several movies in the 1950s with fellow screen legend and late husband Humphrey Bogart...

Legendary actress and activist Ruby Dee has died. A rep says Dee passed away Wednesday night surrounded by family at her home in New Rochelle, New York. She was 91. A pioneer for African-American women on screen and stage, Dee's numerous accolades include a Grammy, an Emmy, a Screen Actors Guild Award, the National Medal of Arts and the Kennedy Center Honors...

Singer Jerry Vale has died. "The New York Times" says the singer, who was prominent in the 1950s and '60s, passed away at his Palm Desert, California home on Sunday at the age of 83. Vale, who's best remembered for the songs "Volare" and "You Don't Know Me," began his singing career as a teenager performing in clubs near his Bronx, New York hometown...

I have to admit, I broke down and spent some time watching American Idol last night.  The show that is now in it's 13th season started off with auditions in Boston and Austin, so I had to see what the scoop was.  The show now has Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick Jr...

Plans are in the works for a movie about the deadly Boston Marathon bombing attacks.

Dzhokher Tsarnaev's public arraignment will be in front of many of the victims he injured, Wednesday afternoon.

While many are concerned with the use and ownership of small firearms, there is a more pressing matter that will be tackled at the G8 Summit. Some celebrities have joined President Barack Obama in his fight against nuclear weapons, and his mission to try and get rid of them all together.