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Actors’ Guild Scrutinizes Lohan TV Film Production

Two Hollywood unions are scrutinizing worker safety and welfare on Lindsay Lohan's TV movie "Liz & Dick" after the actress tweeted that she was exhausted because of long production days.

Larry A. Thompson, producer of the Lifetime movie starring Lohan as Elizabeth Taylor, said Wednesday that no violations were found in one union's review.

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Sonny Rollins is Triple Winner at Jazz Awards

Tenor sax legend Sonny Rollins was a triple winner Wednesday at the annual Jazz Awards, garnering musician of the year honors for the second straight year.

Rollins also repeated as the top tenor saxophonist. His latest CD, "Road Shows, Vol. 2," consisting of live recordings from concerts in Japan and his September 2010 80th birthday concert in New York highlighted by a first-ever public performance with free jazz visionary and alto saxophonist Ornette Coleman, was chosen the year's best jazz recording.

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Beirut Souks Host Queen’s Jubilee Fashion Show

The Queen's Jubilee Fashion Show, in coordination with Fashion Consultant Paola Rbeiz concluded the events of GREAT week in Beirut in style, showcasing 20 pieces specially created by Lebanon's most prominent designers for the event, all taking inspiration from the British monarchy, the British Embassy in Beirut said in a press release Wednesday.

Designs included regal hats, jewelry, dresses and coats inspired by the Royal Family and the British military.

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Photographer Says Alec Baldwin Punched Him in the Face

Another anger mismanagement allegation has arisen against Alec Baldwin, this time on his way to the altar.

A newspaper photographer filed a complaint with police on Tuesday accusing the "30 Rock" star of punching him outside a marriage license bureau.

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Whitney Houston's Mother to Perform Tribute

Whitney Houston's mother will perform a tribute to her late daughter alongside other female singers at the upcoming BET Awards.

A source familiar with BET's plans said Tuesday that Cissy Houston will take the stage at the July 1 awards show to honor her daughter. Cissy will be joined by "a few top divas," the source said, though the source could not give their names.

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Johnny Depp, Vanessa Paradis Split

Johnny Depp and his longtime partner, Vanessa Paradis, have split.

A publicist for Depp said in a statement Tuesday that the two "have amicably separated." The statement requested privacy for the former couple and their two children, 9-year-old son, Jack, and 13-year-old daughter, Lily-Rose.

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Comic Actor Victor Spinetti Has Died at 82

Victor Spinetti, an acclaimed comic actor who appeared in several Beatles movies, has died. He was 82.

Spinetti's close friend and agent Barry Burnett said Spinetti died Tuesday morning after suffering from cancer for several years.

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Bieber's Hot Show Melts Down Apollo Power

Justin Bieber had an unplugged performance at the Apollo Theater on Monday, but it wasn't intentional — a problem caused a power outage during the singing sensation's big concert.

The singer was nearing the end of a private show in front of a packed house when the power for most of the stage instruments suddenly went out, said his manager, Scooter Braun.

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Vuitton Loses U.S. Case against Cinematic Knockoff

A judge has thrown out Louis Vuitton's case against Warner Brothers over a knockoff handbag that made a 30-second cameo in the Hollywood flop "Hangover II," officials said Monday.

"We are very pleased with the court's decision," said a Warner Brothers spokesperson.

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Paul McCartney: Rock's Patriarch Still Going Strong at 70

His ballad "Yesterday" is one of the most covered songs in history -- but as he turns 70 on Monday, ex-Beatle Paul McCartney shows no signs of settling back to reflect on his extraordinary past.

Fresh from wowing huge crowds at Queen Elizabeth II's diamond jubilee concert and with another headline gig -- the London Olympics opening ceremony -- booked for next month, retirement looks a way off for the British legend.

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