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‘World War Z’ draws massive crowd in NYC

Actor Brad Pitt attends the premiere of "World War Z" in Times Square on Monday, June 17, 2013 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Thousands of fans brought Times Square to a standstill as they waited to catch a glimpse of Brad Pitt at his premiere for “World War Z.”

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With Samsung, Jay-Z’s business continues to boom

This May 1, 2013 file photo shows Jay-Z at "The Great Gatsby" world premiere at Avery Fisher Hall in New York. Jay-Z is teaming up with Samsung to release his new album, unveiling a three-minute commercial during the NBA Finals and announcing a deal that will give the music to 1 million users of Galaxy mobile phones. The new album, called “Magna Carta Holy Grail,” will be free for the first 1 million android phone owners who download an app for the album. Those who do so will get the album on July 4, three days before its official release. AP

He really is more than a businessman. Jay-Z’s partnership with Samsung for his new album, “Magna Carta Holy Grail,” is another sign of how musicians are finding new ways to push, sell and promote their music, and how the multiplatinum performer — who famously rapped “I’m not a businessman, I’m a business, man” — continues to leverage his enduring popularity into a successful brand.

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Davidson, Tom win lead acting Daytime Emmys

Sheryl Underwood, left, interviews Doug Davidson, winner of the award for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for "The Young and the Restless," on stage at the 40th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards on Sunday, June 16, 2013, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Doug Davidson of “The Young and the Restless” has won lead actor in a drama series at the Daytime Emmy Awards.

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Jay-Z announces new album with Samsung deal

This May 1, 2013 file photo shows Jay-Z at "The Great Gatsby" world premiere at Avery Fisher Hall in New York.  Jay-Z is teaming up with Samsung to release his new album, unveiling a three-minute commercial during the NBA Finals and announcing a deal that will give the music to 1 million users of Galaxy mobile phones. The new album, called “Magna Carta Holy Grail,” will be free for the first 1 million android phone owners who download an app for the album. Those who do so will get the album on July 4, three days before its official release. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, file )

Jay-Z is teaming up with Samsung to release his new album, unveiling a three-minute commercial during the NBA Finals and announcing a deal that will give the music to 1 million users of Galaxy mobile phones.

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‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ actor Jeff Garlin arrested

In this July 6, 2011, file photo, actor Jeff Garlin attends the HBO premiere of "Curb You Enthusiasm" at the Time Warner Center in New York. Los Angeles police sa Garlin has been arrested on a felony vandalism charge after a dispute with another motorist over a parking space. Publicists did not immediately respond to phone and email messages Sunday, June 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer, File)

Los Angeles police said “Curb Your Enthusiasm” actor and comedian Jeff Garlin has been arrested on a felony vandalism charge after a dispute with another motorist over a parking space.

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Shrinking soaps vie for Daytime Emmy Awards

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Haley King, left, and guest attend the Daytime Emmy Nominee Cocktail Reception in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Thursday, June 13, 2013. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision for Academy of Television Arts & Sciences/AP Images)

It’s survival of the fittest among the shrinking number of soap operas at the Daytime Emmy Awards.

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‘Man of Steel’ takes flight with $125M debut

Henry Cavill as Superman stars in the Warner Bros. superhero film "Man of Steel," which earned a domestic total of $125 million during its opening weekend at the box office.  AP PHOTO/WARNER BROS. PICTURES, CLAY ENOS

“Man of Steel” leaped over box office expectations in a single weekend.

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It’s a baby girl for Kim Kardashian, Kanye West

In this Oct. 22, 2012, file photo Singer Kanye West and girlfriend Kim Kardashian attend Gabrielle's Angel Foundation 2012 Angel Ball cancer research benefit at Cipriani Wall Street in New York. Kardashian reportedly gave birth to a baby girl Saturday, June 15, 2013, in Los Angeles. PHOTO BY EVAN AGOSTINI/INVISION/AP, FILE

It looks to be a baby girl for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. Or does it?

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Bassist Kim Deal leaves the Pixies

Kim Deal of The Breeders performing at The Hangout Festival in Gulf Shores, Ala. Deal is no longer a member of the Boston-based group the Pixies. AP photo

Kim Deal is no longer part of the Pixies.

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Adele honored by Queen Elizabeth II

Adele is getting a new medal to go alongside her Grammys and Academy Award — an honor from Queen Elizabeth II.

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Actress Johansson sues over French book

Scarlett Johansson. AP FILE PHOTO

Actress Scarlett Johansson is suing a French publishing house over a novel that uses her name and image and explores the challenges of being beautiful.

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Reggae star stabbing death inquest opens in UK

Reggae star Smiley Culture. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

A British coroner has opened an inquest into the 2011 death of reggae star Smiley Culture, who was fatally stabbed in the heart during a police raid on his home.

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