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A group of New Yorkers is fighting to save Tin Pan Alley, the half-dozen row houses where iconic American songs were born. The four-story, 19th-century buildings on Manhattan’s West 28th Street were home to publishers of some of the catchiest American tunes and lyrics —... 

Thousands of people around the globe may find the payoff Thursday for the countless hours they have spent perfecting the most ridiculous of feats. More than 200,000 people in 18 countries hope to make it into the “Guinness World Records” book with a variety of rather... 

“Quantum of Solace,” Daniel Craig’s second outing as James Bond, begins just minutes after “Casino Royale” ended and sets off at such a furious pace — a breakneck car chase along hairpin roads — you half expect 007 to overtake himself and... 

It was the question everyone wanted to know: Who saw J.R.? A weekend event organized to celebrate the 30th anniversary of “Dallas” has created a drama worthy of the Ewing family itself after angry fans complained they didn’t get the access to cast members they’d... 

Legendary South African singer Miriam Makeba, an outspoken critic of apartheid, died late Sunday in southern Italy, a hospital spokesman has told CNN. She was 76. The cause of death was not immediately known. Makeba’s career spanned parts of six decades and helped bring African... 

Being James Bond isn’t easy. Daniel Craig has the scars to prove it. It cost him eight stitches, a severed fingertip and several bruised ribs, but Craig has once again stepped into the shoes of James Bond for “Quantum of Solace,” set to debut in U.S. theatres Friday. According... 

Angelina Jolie can seem like a superwoman – dashing around the globe with her impossibly cute kids (not to mention Brad Pitt!) in tow. But some feats – like her recent humanitarian trip to Afghanistan followed, just days later, by a high-profile awards show appearance – can... 

Lindsay Lohan referred to President-elect Barack Obama as the country’s “first colored president” in an interview on “Access Hollywood.” Describing her experience on Election Day, Lohan said: “It was really exciting. It’s an amazing feeling. It’s our first colored... 

Ted Turner appeared Tuesday on CNN, the network he founded, to talk about last week’s election results, his business ventures, and his relationship with ex-wife Jane Fonda. Turner is promoting a new autobiography, “Call Me Ted” (Warner Books), which documents his... 

Susan Lucci’s story line on “Dancing With the Stars” has come to an end. The “All My Children” actress, who plays the self-absorbed Erica Kane, and her professional partner, Tony Dovolani, were eliminated Wednesday from ABC’s popular dancing competition. The...