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Britain's Princess Charlotte to be Christened in July

Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, the latest addition to Britain's royal family, will be christened on July 5 near Queen Elizabeth II's Sandringham estate in rural eastern England, the royal press office said on Friday.

Prince William and his wife Kate's daughter, who is fourth in line to the throne after the couple's first child Prince George, was born on May 2.

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Justin Bieber Pleads Guilty to Assault, Careless Driving

Pop star Justin Bieber pleaded guilty Thursday to assault and careless driving, but will not go to jail over a collision with paparazzi in the Canadian countryside last year.

A court official told AFP Bieber must pay a Can$750 (US$600) fine for careless driving.

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Showtime to Offer Streaming Service

Premium channel Showtime said Wednesday it would launch a streaming service in July, offering movies, original series and sports programming to subscribers without cable subscriptions via desktop computers and Apple devices.

The announcement by Showtime, which is owned by CBS, came a few months after HBO launched a standalone online TV service via Apple's streaming media player -- appealing to "cord cutters" ready to ditch their costly cable subscriptions.

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'I am Cait': Jenner Docu-Series to Roll Out in July

Caitlyn Jenner will follow up on her public coming-out as a transgender woman with a docu-series on E! channel next month about her transformation from life as Olympic decathlon champion Bruce.

"I am Cait" will play out in eight hour-long episodes beginning July 26, the cable television entertainment channel said Wednesday.

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'Entourage' Latest TV Show to Hit Big Screen

Beautiful cars, beautiful women, Hollywood hysteria and all-guys-together adventures -- "Entourage" is the latest TV series to hit the big screen, albeit to decidedly lukewarm reviews.

Adapted from the hit HBO show which ran from 2004-2011 and won six Emmys, the film -- out Wednesday in the United States -- reunites Vincent Chase (Adrian Grenier) and his hilarious buddies.

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'Much Loved' Movie Stirs Morocco Prostitution Rumpus

Moroccan director Nabil Ayouch's movie on prostitution, "Much Loved", shown in Cannes but banned at home, has stirred heated debate in the conservative Muslim kingdom.

The film revolves around a group of women making a living from prostitution in Marrakesh, the country's economic and travel hub.

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Enrique Iglesias Concert Injuries Worse than Feared

Pop star Enrique Iglesias will need weeks to recover after injuries suffered from a drone during a concert turned out to be worse than feared.

"His recent surgery lasted longer than expected since the damage ended up being a bit worse than initially assessed," said a statement posted Tuesday on the Spanish-born, Miami-based singer's website.

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Jenner's New Identity Highlights Transgender Issues

Caitlyn Jenner gracing the cover of Vanity Fair is a powerful symbol of how far transgender Americans have come -- and the many challenges they still face.

Discrimination, poverty, suicide, even murder continue to haunt the trans community, even as it enjoys greater public acceptance and understanding.

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Godzilla Gets Residency in Tokyo

Fictional city-wrecking monster Godzilla has been granted special residency in Tokyo's Shinjuku ward, as a newly-installed model of the lizard's huge head proves a pull to visitors.

Marking "the emergence of the 12-meter (40-feet) high Godzilla head on a terrace on the eighth floor of Shinjuku Toho Building... we issued a special certificate of residence to Godzilla," a Shinjuku official told Agence France Presse Wednesday.

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Websites Feed Frenzy for Second-Hand Luxury Handbags

Would you fork out $8,000 for an old handbag? For fashionistas who simply must get their hands on a rare model from an iconic brand, the answer is an emphatic yes.

Thanks in part to the economic downturn, some of the stigma of buying second-hand accessories has eased in recent years -- although many buyers still prefer to use euphemisms like "pre-owned".

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