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Surprise! Violinist Gil Shaham has won the annual Avery Fisher Prize

NEW YORK - The last time they shared a Lincoln Centre stage, violinist Gil Shaham wielded the big smiles as Gustavo Dudamel made his conducting debut with the New York Philharmonic. Thursday night,...

Adviser says former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson plans return to acting

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson is going back to the small screen after his foray into Republican presidential politics over the last year. Thompson is best known on TV for his...

Julianne Hough won't return to Dancing With the Stars next season

NEW YORK - Julianne Hough says she's not returning to "Dancing With the Stars" next season. In an interview on Ryan Seacrest's radio show, the 20-year-old professional dancer said she needed time t...

Arassay and Vincent out of competition on 'So You Think You Can Dance Canada

TORONTO - With only two weeks left before Canada names its favourite dancer, it was revealed live on CTV Thursday night that the journey has ended for Arassay and Vincent on "So You Think You Can Danc...

Faith Hill fulfills one of her dreams with Christmas special, CD

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Faith Hill finally has that Christmas gift she's always wanted. She performed her favourite holiday songs with a 31-piece orchestra, nine-member choir and an elaborate stage set ...

Guns N'Roses 'Chinese Democracy' begins streaming on MySpace

LOS ANGELES - Guns N' Roses is spreading democracy to the world and Dr Pepper is handing out free soft drinks in the United States as a result. The protracted wait for "Chinese Democracy" is over, ...

Britney Spears craves freedom amid career upswing in new doc

NEW YORK - Britney Spears is craving more freedom - and less of the "control" that's stabilized her personal life and reinvigorated her career over the last several months. In an upcoming behind-th...

Barbara Walters hints at Rosie with comments on flak from 'some people'

NEW YORK - Friction keeps obstructing "The View." While she never mentioned Rosie O'Donnell by name, it was clear who Barbara Walters was referring to when she opened Thursday's show by complaining...