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Stuntman Dies on Stallone Film Shoot in Bulgaria

A stuntman has died and another was injured on a film shoot for star-studded Hollywood action sequel "The Expendables 2" in Bulgaria, the production company said.

The incident occurred while the two men were shooting a scene involving an explosion in a rubber boat near a dam on Lake Ognyanovo in southwestern Bulgaria last Thursday, media reports said.

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Defense Witness: Michael Jackson Caused Own Death

With dramatic courtroom testimony, attorneys for Michael Jackson's doctor have dropped the bombshell they've been hinting at for months — an expert opinion accusing the singer of causing his own death.

Dr. Paul White said Jackson injected himself with a dose of propofol after an initial dose by Dr. Conrad Murray wore off. He also calculated that Jackson gave himself another sedative, lorazepam, by taking pills after an infusion of that drug and others by Murray failed to put him to sleep.

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Cameron Unveils Scenes from 'Titanic' in 3D

Filmmaker James Cameron on Friday unveiled the first scenes from his new 3D version of the mega-blockbuster hit "Titanic," the second biggest earner in film history, ahead of its April 2012 release.

Cameron and producer Jon Landau showed 18 minutes of film in the huge screening room at Paramount Studios -- the only major motion picture studio left in old Hollywood.

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British Singer Adele Cancels 2011 Gigs for Surgery

Grammy award-winning British soul diva Adele has been forced to cancel her live dates for the rest of the year to undergo surgery on her throat, a statement on her website said Saturday.

"It is with deep regret that Adele has been forced to cancel her remaining live dates and promotional appearances in 2011," it said.

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Indian Fans Run Riot as Metallica Axe Gig

Angry fans smashed equipment and hurled bottles in chaotic scenes after heavy metal group Metallica cancelled their first ever Indian gig at the last minute, reports said Saturday.

Thousands of fans had already turned up at Friday's concert, timed to coincide with this weekend's Formula One Grand Prix, but were enraged when it was axed for safety reasons.

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Russia's Bolshoi Reopens after Historic Refit

Russia's Bolshoi Theater finally raises its curtain Friday after a six year closure for much-delayed reconstruction aimed at restoring its imperial splendor and artistic reputation to their former glory.

The Bolshoi's music director Vasily Sinaisky will lift his baton from the pit at 1500 GMT for the first note in an invitation-only gala opera and ballet concert attended by President Dmitry Medvedev to mark the re-opening.

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Lady Gaga to Perform at Indian Formula One Event

Pop superstar Lady Gaga is visiting India to perform at a Formula One after-party and wearing a giant beehive hairdo modeled on the country's flag.

At a news conference Friday, the famously eccentric singer was perched on a large purple and silver couch and sported the hairstyle in the white, orange and green of the Indian flag.

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Lewis Hamilton ends romance with Pussycat Dolls star

Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton has confirmed his break-up with Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger after frenzied speculation in the tabloid press.

A downbeat Hamilton said the end of the high-profile, four-year relationship had been "very tough" to deal with after a difficult season in which the 2008 champion sits just fifth in the drivers' standings.

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Aerosmith's Tyler Performs in Paraguay After Fall

Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler wowed tens of thousands of fans in Paraguay with his vocal stylings and dance moves after a fall forced him to delay the US band's concert in Asuncion by a day.

Tyler's bruises -- one very visible on his right cheek and the other on his chin -- did not keep him from thrilling the fans late Wednesday with a vibrant set at the Jockey Club that included many of the band's greatest hits.

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Indian Models Out of Fashion Overseas

For top Indian model Apoorva Vishwanathan, the difference between success on the catwalks of her own country and an international modeling career can be measured in inches -- two of them.

"I wish I had endless legs. I could be cat-walking with the Heidi Klums of the world," said the Bangalore-based Vishwanathan who stands five feet nine inches (175cm) in her bare feet.

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