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Prince Turns from Recluse to Healer in Baltimore Rally

Prince, the famously withdrawn and eccentric pop superstar, refashioned himself Sunday as a community healer as he led a peace concert in Baltimore.

Two weeks after sometimes violent protests erupted over the death of African-American Freddie Gray, who sustained injuries in Baltimore police custody, Prince threw what he called a "Rally 4 Peace" at a downtown arena in which he debuted live a song dedicated to the scarred U.S. city.

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Woman Who Singer Chris Brown Found in His Home Faces Charges

Prosecutors charged a woman they say broke into the Los Angeles-area home of Chris Brown and spent several days there before the singer returned with felony burglary, stalking and vandalism.

Amira Kodcia Ayeb, 21, was arraigned Friday and pleaded not guilty. A judge ordered her to stay at least 100 yards from Brown, though she was being held on $220,000 bail, according to a court spokeswoman.

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Rock in Rio gambles on 'Sin City' for U.S. Debut

Rock in Rio, the giant festival from Brazil, kicked off a first Las Vegas edition Friday as it bet big on the booming U.S. appetite for live music.

With an investment of $75 million, the festival inaugurated a specially built 40-acre (16-hectare) "City of Rock" on the Las Vegas Strip.

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'Star Wars' to Propel Oscar Isaac into Celebrity Stratosphere

Rising star Oscar Isaac is already well known from movies like the Coen brothers' quirky hit "Inside Llewyn Davis" -- but he is set to soar into the Hollywood firmament in the new "Star Wars" film.

The Guatemalan actor's name and face will go global with the December 18 release of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," in which he plays Poe Dameron, "the best pilot in the galaxy."

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Lohan Gets Jail Warning over Community Service Deadline

Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan was warned by a judge Thursday she could face jail time if she fails to complete 125 hours of community service over a reckless driving offense within the next three weeks.

The U.S. actress, currently living in London, has only completed about nine of the hours so far, and U.S. judge Mark Young said there will be "consequences" if she fails to finish the sentence by May 28.

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Louis Vuitton Makes a Splash in Palm Springs

Luxury brand Louis Vuitton lured a bevy of stars to the California desert to see its latest cruise collection by Nicolas Ghesquiere -- further evidence of the Los Angeles area's rise on the world fashion scene.

An A-list audience of about 500 -- from legendary French actress Catherine Deneuve to rapper Kanye West to LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault -- trekked to the Bob and Dolores Hope Estate in Palm Springs for the glittering event.

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Kimmel Won't Air New Episode Opposite Letterman's Final Show

Jimmy Kimmel is choosing not to air a new episode of his talk show opposite David Letterman's final "Late Show" installment.

Kimmel told the New York Times on Thursday that his May 20 episode will be a repeat out of respect for Letterman. Kimmel's spokeswoman confirmed the report. Other editions of ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" that week will be new.

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India Court Suspends Bollywood Star Khan's Jail Term

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's five-year prison sentence for killing a homeless man with his SUV after a night out drinking 13 years ago was suspended Friday pending an appeal, according to reports.

The actor was on Wednesday found guilty at a sessions court of culpable homicide and other charges for driving his vehicle into a group of homeless men sleeping rough in suburban Mumbai in 2002.

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First Princess Charlotte Souvenirs on Sale in Britain

The first souvenirs commemorating the birth of Princess Charlotte were rolling off the production lines on Wednesday, in a race to fill London tourist shops and meet online orders.

The family-run business "Prince William Pottery" in Liverpool, northwest England, began printing mugs as quick as possible to meet demand, working with existing designs from the birth of her older brother Prince George.

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Netflix Targets Older Viewers with 'Grace and Frankie'

Streaming giant Netflix is unashamedly targeting older viewers with its latest original series, "Grace and Frankie," a comedy about two retired ladies thrown together when their husbands come out as gay and a couple.

Veteran Jane Fonda, 77, said she jumped at the chance to play "Grace" alongside her friend Lily Tomlin in the show, which debuts all 13 episodes on Friday. 

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