ABBA, Hollies, Genesis enter Rock Hall in NYC bash
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AP - The Swedish hit machine ABBA and English progressive rockers Genesis accepted inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday, despite prominent members staying away from the ceremony.

AP Source: Jackson in $200M-plus recording deal
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AP - The estate of Michael Jackson has landed the late King of Pop the biggest recording deal in history: a $200 million guaranteed contract with Sony Music Entertainment for 10 projects over seven years, according to a person familiar with the deal.

Sheen pleads not guilty in domestic violence case
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AP - Actor Charlie Sheen pleaded not guilty to domestic violence charges on Monday, nearly three months after his wife told Colorado police in a 911 call he put a knife to her throat and threatened to kill her.

Actress Kate Winslet, director Sam Mendes break up
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AP - British movie star Kate Winslet has separated from her film director husband Sam Mendes after nearly seven years of marriage, their law firm said Monday.

No jail for NV ex-jailer in 'Girls Gone Wild' case
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AP - A judge ordered no prison time Monday for the final defendant in a bribery scheme that allowed "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis to dine on sushi and watch "The Office" and "Family Guy" DVDs while jailed in Nevada on tax charges.

Boston art heist rattles investigators 20 years on
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AP - It remains the most tantalizing art heist mystery in the world.

Less-than-spectacular superheroes come to Syfy
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Reuters - Syfy has greenlighted a pilot that puts a spin on the traditional superhero genre, and is seeking to extend its "Battlestar Galactica" empire.

Jason Segel to star in Muppets movie
(Reuters)
Reuters - Jason Segel has found his rainbow connection with Disney's Muppets movie, signing to star as the human lead.

Abba, Genesis inducted into rock's Hall of Fame
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Reuters - Pop band Abba was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday in a ceremony that honored genres from the Swedish group's catchy tunes to the theatrical British rock band Genesis and reggae master Jimmy Cliff.

Sony in $250 million deal with Jackson's estate: report
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Reuters - Sony Corp has reached a deal with Michael Jackson's estate that could be worth as much as $250 million, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the situation.
