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'The Greatest' Remembered at Ali's old New York Gym

In Gleason's Gym, under the Brooklyn Bridge, everybody remembers Muhammad Ali, "The Greatest," one of the many champions who have passed through this mythical New York gym where men and women of all ages still train and box with passion.

An unmarked door in an unremarkable building in the gritty southeast New York borough opens into a space that just breathes boxing: walls covered with posters of champions, four rings, heavy training bags, speed bags, jump ropes.

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Iranian Movie Wins Best Foreign Film at Globes

Iranian movie "A Separation" won the best foreign language film award at the Golden Globes, beating rivals from China, Spain and Belgium, as well as Angelina Jolie's debut as a director.

The movie by writer/director Asghar Farhadi tells the story of a married couple facing the dilemma of whether to leave Iran for the sake of their family.

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Nicole Kidman Says Off-Screen Privacy is Key

Nicole Kidman and Clive Owen play writers Martha Gellhorn and Ernest Hemingway in a new HBO film, but they'd prefer to keep their own lives off-screen.

At a news conference Friday promoting "Hemingway & Gellhorn," Kidman said she likes her privacy and protects it "quite diligently." She and husband Keith Urban live in Nashville, Tennessee, with their two daughters.

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HBO Says No Political Agenda behind Palin Film

In a politically polarized country, the people behind HBO's upcoming movie on Sarah Palin's vice presidential campaign are being careful not to take one side or the other.

"There is no agenda here," Danny Strong, writer of the film "Game Change," said at a news conference Friday. Filmmakers said they sought historical accuracy.

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Golden Globe Nominees Warm Up with Rooftop Party

The glittery, Champagne-soaked vibe of the Golden Globes spreads through Hollywood days before the ceremony, and the Dom Perignon was definitely flowing at W magazine's pre-Globes party.

On a patio overlooking the Sunset Strip at the storied Chateau Marmont, Golden Globe nominees Charlize Theron and Tilda Swinton and stars Emma Stone, Jessica Biel and Patrick Stewartmixed it up Friday night with fellow actors, filmmakers and fashionistas. The soiree honored W magazine's February movie issue.

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U.S. Singer Kate Bush Fan Deported from Britain over Proposal

British police say a man was arrested close to the home of singer Kate Bush, amid media reports a fan broke into her home in England and attempted to propose marriage.

Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed Saturday that a 32-year-old man was detained on Dec. 26 and later deported, following a report of damaged property at Bush's home in Devon, southwestern England.

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Foo Fighters, Swift, Minaj to Perform at Grammys

Foo Fighters and Bruno Mars both have six Grammy nominations, including album of the year. And now both acts will perform at the award show.

The Recording Academy announced Thursday that Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj, Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson will also hit the stage at 54th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 12.

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New Musical Seeks to Find Humor in Divorce

At the start of "Divorce Party The Musical," a frumpy, middle-aged divorcee named Linda sits on the living room floor, bawling, comforted only by her pint of Chubby Hubby ice cream.

But, recovering in record time, she is transformed by the show's conclusion into a svelte, liberated woman, celebrating her failed marriage with a clink of mimosa glasses as confetti and streamers rain down.

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Clooney Lauds 'ER' Creator at Hollywood Star

George Clooney paid tribute to veteran "ER" and "West Wing" writer-producer John Wells, who was honored Thursday with his own star on the storied Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Hollywood heartthrob Clooney, who spent five seasons on "ER" before becoming a big screen A-lister, said 55-year-old Wells had made the career of many actors and actresses, as well as TV crew.

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BBC TV Show 'Top Gear' Incurs India Wrath

Indian diplomats protested on Thursday about a special edition of the BBC's popular "Top Gear" motoring show, claiming it had given a "disgusting" portrayal of their country.

"Top Gear" presenter Jeremy Clarkson, who has upset Mexico in the past and last month joked that striking British workers should be shot, was filmed on location in India with a Jaguar car which had a toilet fixed to the boot.

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