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Estimated 19.3 Million Viewers for Globes

The Nielsen company says an estimated 19.3 million people watched the Golden Globes ceremony on NBC on Sunday night.

That's down from the 20.9 million people who watched the ceremony last year, when it was the most-watched Golden Globes in a decade. Nielsen said Monday that it represents the most-watched prime-time entertainment program on NBC since the 2014 Golden Globes ceremony.

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Trump Sues for $100M over Flights above Ritzy Florida club

Donald Trump is complaining again about the roar of jets in a $100 million lawsuit over air traffic he says is purposely being directed to fly over his ritzy Palm Beach club.

Trump filed the suit against Palm Beach County last week, claiming his history of conflict with Palm Beach International Airport has led officials to spitefully redirect air traffic over his historic Mar-a-Lago estate in south Florida.

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'Taken 3' Takes Top Slot at N. American Box Office

Action sequel "Taken 3" seized the top spot at the North American box office, ending the three-week reign of fantasy epic "The Hobbit," according to industry data Monday.

The crime thriller starring Liam Neeson in his third stint as retired spy Bryan Mills, who this time must clear his name of a ruthless murder, earned a hefty $39.2 million in its debut weekend, said box office tracker Exhibitor Relations.

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'Boyhood' Wins Big at Globes; Next Stop, Oscars

Coming-of-age drama "Boyhood" emerged triumphant Sunday at the Golden Globes, Hollywood's biggest awards show before the all-important Oscars, as celebrities vowed solidarity with France after the Paris attacks. 

The film won three Globes including the coveted best drama prize and best director honors for Richard Linklater at the star-studded ceremony at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Los Angeles. 

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JK Rowling Assails Murdoch Tweet about Muslims

J.K. Rowling had a few words for Rupert Murdoch.

The "Harry Potter" author responded sharply to Murdoch's tweet that while "Maybe most Moslems peaceful," all were responsible for "growing jihadist cancer" until they worked to destroy it.

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Michael Keaton's Famous Fans

Michael Keaton is not lacking for fans, but following his Golden Globe win for best actor in a comedy or musical a few of his peers also stepped up to show their support.

As the "Birdman" star walked up to the stage in the press room, Eddie Redmayne, who won the best actor award in the drama category, gave Keaton a joyous hug. The two actors patted each other on the back as Redmayne exited and Keaton prepared to face a room full of reporters.

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Stars Show Support for French on Globes Red Carpet

Hollywood's A-listers hit the Golden Globes red carpet Sunday in plenty of bling and sequins, but several stars took a more sober approach, showing solidarity with France after three days of terror.

George and Amal Clooney, Helen Mirren, Kathy Bates and Diane Kruger were among those who brandished signs or wore pins reading "Je Suis Charlie" -- the rallying slogan in the wake of the deadly gun attack on French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo.

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Amazon Takes First-Ever Globes for 'Transparent'

Online retail giant Amazon scored its first ever Golden Globes on Sunday with two wins for dark comedy "Transparent" -- a breakthrough in its bid to catch up with streaming pioneer Netflix.

The series, starring veteran actor Jeffrey Tambor, tells the story of a man who has transitioned to become a woman and is working out the thorny details of telling his family.

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Xinhua: China Deleted over 3 Million Porn Files in 2014

China deleted more than three million pieces of pornographic content from the Internet in 2014, state media reported Saturday, as part of a campaign to cleanse the country's online sphere.

Zhou Huilin, a vice director of the National Anti-Pornography and Anti-Illegal Publications Office, told the official Xinhua news agency his office had been "remarkably effective" last year.

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Workers Accessed Joan Rivers' 911 Records without Reason

Fire Department of New York officials say nearly a dozen Emergency Medical Service workers looked at 911 emergency records tied to Joan Rivers' death and a few didn't have a legitimate reason to do so.

FDNY officials said Friday those workers may be disciplined. An EMS workers' union hasn't responded to an after-hours message about the findings.

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