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Marvel's Peter Parker Back as 'Amazing Spider-Man'

Spider-Man is set to be "amazing" again.

More than a year after Peter Parker had his body inhabited by the mind of the villainous and hyper-intelligent Otto Octavius, aka Doctor Octopus, Marvel Entertainment's web slinger is getting back inside his own skin.

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E! Entertainment Apologizes to Fox

The E! Entertainment network is apologizing to actor Michael J. Fox for an online graphic during its Golden Globes coverage that listed his Parkinson's Disease as a "fun fact."

The graphic was shown during E!'s live stream of red carpet coverage Sunday, although not on TV. As the actor was entering the Beverly Hills Hilton, the "fun fact" graphic noted Fox's diagnosis in 1991. Fox was nominated for best actor in a comedy for his new NBC show.

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Red Rules on Globes Red Carpet

Red ruled the Golden Globes red carpet on Sunday as Hollywood's A-list stars bared their shoulders in eye-popping gowns for the first major awards show of the season.

A sprinkler malfunction almost rained on the fashion parade at the Beverly Hilton, but Tinseltown's top film and television actors successfully strutted their stuff after workers scrambled to mop up the mess.

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Hollywood to Hit Red Carpet for Golden Globes

Hollywood hits the red carpet Sunday for the 71st annual Golden Globes, with a packed cast of A-list nominees vying to win the first major honors of Tinseltown's annual awards season.

Harrowing saga "12 Years a Slave" and crime caper "American Hustle" are likely frontrunners at the Globes, which -- unlike the season-closing Oscars in March -- are split between dramas and musical/comedy films.

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Gregg Allman Feted by Fellow Musicians at Concert

An all-star lineup of musicians feted Gregg Allman Friday night at a tribute concert heralding the southern rock luminary and the blues rock that influenced many artists to follow his band's early 1970s success.

Traditionally, Allman's biggest fans have been in the audience, dancing and swaying to his southern rock ensemble's well known songs like "Melissa" and "Midnight Rider." But on this night those effusing about Allman the most were on stage in Atlanta, performing for him and beside him — including Jackson Browne, Taj Mahal and Vince Gill.

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Sweden's Princess Madeleine to Give Birth in NYC

Sweden's Royal Palace says Princess Madeleine and her American husband, banker Christopher O'Neill, have decided that their first child should be born in New York City.

The palace said Saturday the couple had decided to do so after "careful consideration" and consulting with her parents, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia. The baby is expected in late February.

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Actor Stephen Baldwin Makes Payment on Tax Bill

An attorney for actor Stephen Baldwin says the "The Usual Suspects" star has made another $100,000 installment payment on his unpaid New York taxes.

Attorney Russell Yankwitt says Friday's payment brings his total paid to $300,000. He's got $100,000 more to go.

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Hollywood Sets Up Herculean Box Office Clash

Hollywood is powering up for a clash of the titans this year, with two films about legendary demigod Hercules -- one starring teen heartthrob Kellan Lutz, and a more mature version later in the year.

The superhero standoff -- Tinseltown seems prone to doing movies in pairs, after two adaptations of the Snow White tale last year -- comes 16 years after the last Hercules movie, by Disney in 1997.

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Movie Review: Ride Along (2014)

Written by Anthony Sargon

Some movies aren’t technically good, but they’re enjoyable. “Ride Along” is that kind of film. It’s predictable, clichéd, and pretty derivative, but thanks to its two amazing leads, it’s a highly entertaining buddy-cop flick that will be sure to elicit plenty of laughter. And if you’re a Kevin Hart fan, you’re going to absolutely love this.

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Racy Details of French Leaders' Lives

Charles De Gaulle was faithful to France's "Aunt Yvonne", while other French leaders were linked to multiple trysts, and now unassuming President Francois Hollande allegedly has a new girlfriend.

After De Gaulle's term as president, during which the mere mention of a courtesan was inconceivable, Georges Pompidou was blindsided in 1968 by rumors stemming from the "Markovic affair" -- this time involving the leader's spouse.

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