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Superman reboot ‘Man of Steel’ soars over US box office

This film publicity image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Henry Cavill as Superman, left, and Amy Adams as Lois Lane in "Man of Steel." AP/Warner Bros. Pictures

Superman blockbuster “Man of Steel” soared to the top of the North American box office this weekend, scoring a $116.6-million opening despite mixed reviews, figures showed Monday.

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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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‘Fast & Furious 6′ speeds past ‘Hangover’ to top box office

This film publicity image released by Universal Pictures shows Jordana Brewster, left, and Paul Walker in a scene from "Fast & Furious 6." AP

The movie industry enjoyed its most robust Memorial Day weekend ever at the North American box office, with “Fast & Furious 6″ speeding to the top spot.

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‘Fast and Furious’ kicks off frenzied holiday weekend

This film publicity image released by Universal Pictures shows Jordana Brewster, left, and Paul Walker in a scene from "Fast & Furious 6." AP

Moviegoers raced to see “Fast & Furious 6″ as it debuted over the holiday weekend, earning the action sequel a massive $98.5 million take, industry estimates showed Sunday.

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‘Star Trek’ boldly goes to top of US box office

This undated publicity film image released by Paramount Pictures shows, Zachary Quinto, left, as Spock and Chris Pine as Kirk in a scene in the movie, "Star Trek Into Darkness," from Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions. The three astronauts in the International Space Station were offered a sneak peak of the movie days before it opens Thursday, May 16, 2013 on Earth. AP/Paramount Pictures, Zade Rosenthal

“Star Trek: Into Darkness” soared at warp speed to the top of the US box office, ousting blockbuster sequel “Iron Man 3,” industry estimates showed Sunday.

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Dancer says Jackson sexually abused him as child

This image released by NBC shows co-host Matt Lauer speaking with choreographer Wade Robson during an interview Thursday, May 16, 2013, on the "Today" show in New York. Robson, who testified that Michael Jackson never abused him as a child, has now filed a claim against the singer's estate claiming years of abuse by the pop superstar.  AP PHOTO/NBC, PETER KRAMER

An Australian choreographer alleged Thursday that Michael Jackson sexually abused him for seven years as a child, a claim the late singer’s estate described as “outrageous and sad.”

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Pioneer US TV anchor Barbara Walters to retire

Barbara Walters AFP FILE PHOTO

Barbara Walters, who in 1976 became the first woman to anchor one of the daily network television news shows, announced late Sunday that she will retire next year.

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‘American Idol’: What went wrong with TV’s once dominant show?

In this May 23, 2012, file photo (from left) Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson appear onstage at the "American Idol" finale in Los Angeles. Jackson announced on Thursday, May 9, 2013, that he was departing the show after serving 12 seasons on the show's judging panel.  PHOTO BY JOHN SHEARER/INVISION

The ratings are down. Randy Jackson is out. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj are still at it.

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Diego Luna’s film recognizes role of Filipino farm workers in US history

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DIEGO Luna: “It’s a heroic story.”  Photo by Ruben Nepales

“I don’t know why it hasn’t been told,” actor-director Diego Luna said of Cesar Chavez who, along with Filipino and Mexican migrant workers, organized the first successful farm workers union in American history. Diego grabbed the chance to tell the saga of the farm labor leader and civic rights activist in “Chavez,” which he directs and stars in, with Richard Peña in the title role.

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‘Iron Man 3′ finishes with $174.1M opening weekend

DOWNEY AND PALTROW. Spectacularly engaging high-wire act.

Disney’s Marvel Studios continues to mine precious metal with a $174.1 million opening weekend for “Iron Man 3,” the second-biggest domestic debut ever behind the $200-million-plus launch of “The Avengers” a year ago.

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Psy’s ‘Gentleman’ takes dive in US charts

In this Saturday, April 13, 2013 file photo, South Korean rapper PSY, in a checkered jacket, performs his new song "Gentleman" in his concert titled "Happening" in Seoul, South Korea. A major South Korean broadcaster says it has banned PSY’s new music video because the rapper is shown abusing public property. The “Gentleman” video opens with PSY kicking a cone that says “no parking.” AP FILE PHOTO

Psy’s new single “Gentleman” has plunged in the US hit parade as the South Korean rapper struggles to repeat the success of his global chart-topper “Gangnam Style”.

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